AUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · Part I
May 2, 2026 12:00 PM GMT+03:00
Total sold:
1,053,294 EUR
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Auction of Russian and European Art No. 15, Part I, which will take place on 2 May 2026 at 12:00 (Riga time) at the ANTIQON Art and Antiques Centre, Brivibas Street 52, Riga, Latvia.
The auction catalogue brings together a carefully curated selection of Russian and European artworks of the 19th–20th centuries. It includes paintings, icons, porcelain, silver, works of art casting, collectible objects, jewellery, as well as pocket watches by leading European makers.
This auction constitutes the first part of ANTIQON’s May sale series and represents the key offering of the season, reflecting a curator-led approach and a high standard of selection.
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RUSSIAN SILVER SPOON WITH A PAINTED ENAMEL COMPOSITION “TROIKA”. WORKSHOP OF VASILY IVANOVICH KANGIN RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899-1908
A Russian silver spoon with a vivid painted enamel composition titled “Troika”, executed in the characteristic artistic manner of the late 19th century in the workshop of Vasily Ivanovich Kangin. The oval bowl features a dynamic genre scene depicting a Russian troika rushing through a winter landscape.
SET OF TEASPOONS WITH POLYCHROME ENAMEL IN THE ORIGINAL FITTED CASE. MOSCOW, 1908-1917
A presentation set of six silver teaspoons made by the Moscow silversmith Vasily Ivanovich Andreev between 1908 and 1917. The set is a characteristic example of Russian silver from the late Imperial period and demonstrates the high standard of Moscow jewellery production in the early 20th century.
SET OF SIX CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER TEASPOONS IN A PRESENTATION CASE. GRACHEV BROTHERS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
A set of six silver teaspoons, produced in the workshop of the Imperial Court Supplier firm Grachev Brothers in the last quarter of the 19th century, decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel, represents a characteristic example of Saint Petersburg jewellery art of its period.
Russian silver salt shaker in the form of a cast-iron.
The original silver salt shaker in the form of a cast iron, with internal gilding, made by a silversmith - GB. Russia. Petersburg . 1896-1903 Weight: 16 gr. Hallmarks: Name of the master GB; Petersburg assay department of 1896-1903 with the initials of the assay inspector Yakov Lyapunov, which depicts: a female head in a kokoshnik”, turned to the left, the number 84”, certifying the silver sample.
SILVER-GILT SALT THRONE, IVAN KHLEBNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1875
An exquisite silver-gilt salt cellar in the form of a throne represents a remarkable example of Russian decorative art, crafted in 1875 in the workshop of one of the most renowned Moscow jewellers of his time Ivan Khlebnikov, supplier to the Imperial Court.
SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE WITH AN OPENWORK BACK RUSSIA, KOSTROMA, 1880s–1890s
An elegant silver salt cellar executed in the form of a miniature throne with a high architectural back, representing a characteristic example of Russian decorative and applied art of the late 19th century.
SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE WITH ENGRAVED DECORATION RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1870
An elegant silver salt cellar executed in the form of a miniature throne, representing a characteristic example of Moscow artistic silver of the second half of the 19th century. The composition is conceived as a ceremonial seat with a high shaped back, pierced openings, and a hinged front panel providing access to the interior.
SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR” RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896–1908
An elegant silver salt cellar of rare form, executed as a miniature chair with a hinged lid, represents a distinctive example of Moscow artistic silver from the late 19th to early 20th century, created within the aesthetic of National Romanticism.
SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE WITH THE PROVERB “EAT BREAD AND SALT, BUT SPEAK THE TRUTH” RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1875
An elegant silver salt cellar in the form of a miniature throne, representing a characteristic example of Moscow decorative silver of the second half of the 19th century. The architectural composition is conceived as a ceremonial seat with a high shaped back, pierced vertical openings, and a hinged front panel providing access to the interior.
SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR”. ALEXANDER MUKHIN RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1880
An elegant silver salt cellar of rare form, produced at the workshop of Alexander Alexeev MukhIN, a Moscow merchant and owner of a silver manufactory active in the second half of the 19th century, represents a characteristic example of Moscow silver of the Historicist period.
SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR”, SERGEY IVANOVICH AGAFONOV MOSCOW, 1890
A rare silver salt cellar in the form of a miniature chair, executed in the Moscow workshop of Sergey Ivanovich Agafonov in 1890, represents a striking example of Russian decorative silver of the Late Historicism period.
SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH THE PROVERB «WITHOUT SALT AND WITHOUT BREAD, HALF THE MEAL IS LOST» RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1882
An exquisite silver salt cellar executed in the form of a miniature throne, representing a striking example of Moscow silverwork from the Late Historicism period. The architectural composition is conceived as a ceremonial chair with a high shaped back, a hinged front panel, and a stepped base, lending the object a sense of monumentality within its intimate scale.
SILVER SALT THRONE WITH OPENWORK BACK RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A rare silver salt cellar in the form of a throne, with a tall, intricately pierced back executed in chisel technique. The composition combines geometric and vegetal motifs characteristic of the Moscow Neo-Russian style of the late 19th century.
SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO MOSCOW, 1864
A rare silver salt cellar executed in the form of a miniature throne, representing a refined example of Moscow silverwork from the mid-19th century. The composition is conceived as a ceremonial seat with a high shaped back, side armrests and a hinged lid, lending the object both sculptural presence and symbolic significance.
SILVER THRONE-FORM SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO AND THE PROVERB “WITHOUT SALT AND BREAD, HALF THE MEAL” MOSCOW, 1866
A rare silver salt cellar, executed in the form of a miniature throne, represents a striking example of Moscow artistic silver of the mid-19th century. The composition is conceived as a ceremonial seat with a high profiled back, pierced side elements, and a hinged front panel providing access to the interior compartment.
THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR. CORONATION OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER III RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1883
A commemorative salt cellar executed in gilt brass, created in connection with the coronation festivities marking the accession of Emperor Alexander III. The body is formed as a stylised throne with a high openwork back, lending the object a pronounced symbolic character and emphasising its memorial function.
SILVER THRONE-FORM SALT CELLAR IN THE HISTORICISM STYLE RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1891
An elegant silver salt cellar executed in the form of a throne with a high openwork back, representing a characteristic example of Russian decorative and applied art of the Historicism period. The architecturally structured composition refers to ceremonial furniture forms and Neo-Russian stylistic motifs, emphasized by the complex silhouette, strict symmetry, and richly developed ornamental decoration.
PAIR OF SILVER SALT CELLARS IN THE FORM OF THRONES RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1869
A pair of silver salt cellars fashioned as miniature thrones represents a characteristic example of Russian decorative silver of the second half of the nineteenth century. The architectural composition is conceived as a reduced ceremonial furniture form in which the utilitarian function is combined with a decorative and symbolic concept.
Exquisite silver salt shaker is made in the traditional form of the Throne, typical of Russian decorative and applied art of the 19th century. Its design is inspired by wooden spinning wheels, with a turned cut-out back, which emphasizes the connection with folk art.
SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE ART NOUVEAU STYLE WITH BUTTERFLIES. GUSTAV KLINGERT MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1899-1908
An elegant silver salt cellar of original architectural form, created in the style of Russian Art Nouveau by the renowned Moscow jeweller Gustav Klingert at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The composition of the piece is conceived in the form of a miniature chair with a high shaped back and a box-like base.
SILVER SALT THRONE WITH PROVERB. MASTER S. M. IKONNIKOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1880
An expressive example of Russian silverware from the second half of the 19th century, executed in the form of a ceremonial throne with a high sculptural back and a hinged lid. The salt throne derives from ancient Russian dining traditions, where salt occupied a position of honor at the table as a symbol of prosperity, hospitality, and domestic well-being.
SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE BY THE SAZIKOV FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
An elegant silver salt cellar executed by the renowned Saint Petersburg firm Sazikov represents a characteristic example of Russian artistic silver of the Historicism period. The object is conceived in the form of a miniature throne with a high shaped back, a stepped base, and a hinged front panel opening to reveal the inner compartment for salt.
SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1883
A silver salt cellar fashioned in the form of a throne with a high architectural back and a hinged front panel represents a characteristic example of Moscow artistic silver from the last quarter of the 19th century.
SILVER SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1881
A silver salt cellar executed in the form of a throne with a high openwork back and a hinged lid represents a characteristic example of Moscow artistic silver of the last quarter of the 19th century. The architectural composition follows the concept of a miniature ceremonial throne, emphasizing the symbolic and status-oriented character of the object.
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Curator’s note
Alexander Moiseenkov
Founder & Collection Advisor
As we prepare for this upcoming auction, I am delighted to present a thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional works. Each lot has been chosen with care for its artistic merit, historical significance, and emotional resonance.
This sale brings together pieces that speak across time — from quiet masterpieces of the past to bold statements of today. Whether you seek to acquire a treasured addition to your collection or simply wish to experience the energy of the auction room, I invite you to engage with the catalogue and discover something truly special.
I look forward to welcoming you on auction day.
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AUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · Part I
