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RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH IN ART NOUVEAU STYLE. ALEXANDER VYAKOVA. FIRM OF C. FABERGÉ SAINT PETERSBURG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH IN ART NOUVEAU STYLE. ALEXANDER VYAKOVA. FIRM OF C. FABERGÉ SAINT PETERSBURG, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
An outstanding presentation kovsh executed in the early 20th century in the Art Nouveau style by the silversmith Alexander Vyakova for the Saint Petersburg branch of the firm of C. Fabergé. The form of the kovsh is inspired by the silhouette of an ancient Russian ladya, interpreted through the flowing lines and sculptural plasticity characteristic of Russian Art Nouveau. This national romantic imagery reflects the broader cultural revival of the period and finds visual parallels in the decorative world associated with Ivan Bilibin.The elongated body emphasizes a horizontal composition, reinforcing the symbolic reference to a ceremonial vessel. Along the sides are applied shield-shaped ornaments set with natural cabochon-cut jasper, introducing refined color accents and enhancing the decorative rhythm of the piece. The handle is sculpturally modeled to resemble the stern and rudder of an ancient vessel, underscoring the historical symbolism and presentation character of the kovsh.This object belongs to the category of ceremonial silver, intended for official gifts or representative collections, and exemplifies the exceptional artistic design and technical excellence characteristic of Fabergé silver from the early 20th century.Marks: Maker’s mark “C. Fabergé” beneath the double-headed eagle, confirming production by the Saint Petersburg branch; Saint Petersburg assay mark of 1908-1917 with the letter “a,” a woman’s head in kokoshnik turned to the right, and the fineness mark “84” within an oval shield; master’s mark “AW” in Latin letters corresponding to the silversmith Alexander Vyakova; Fabergé inventory number “18458.”Dimensions: Height 11 cm, width 13 cm, length 28 cm.Weight: 625 g.Condition: Good. Silver with natural patina. Jasper inlays intact. Minor traces of age consistent with period.Provenance: Private European collection.
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Non-trivial photo frame of gilded bronze in the Neo-Baroque style, the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Non-trivial photo frame of gilded bronze in the Neo-Baroque style, the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.
Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.
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Porcelain group Satyr and Dionysus. Meissen 19th century.
Porcelain group Satyr and Dionysus. Meissen 19th century.
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Fireplace screen in gilded bronze and brass from the 20th century. Peacock.
Fireplace screen in gilded bronze and brass from the 20th century. Peacock.
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Meissen porcelain dish.
Meissen porcelain dish.
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Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.
Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.
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Bronze sculpture of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
Bronze sculpture of the Knight of Malta. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
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Disc music box Symphonion. Germany. End of the 19th century.
Disc music box Symphonion. Germany. End of the 19th century.
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Painted Meissen vase with gold cartouches and cobalt.
Painted Meissen vase with gold cartouches and cobalt.
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Large, chic, gilded Napoleon III era frame.
Large, chic, gilded Napoleon III era frame.
Large, chic, three-profile, gilded Napoleon III period frame. With laurel garland ornament, pearl belt and flutes. External dimensions: 91x82x11 cm. Internal dimensions: 50x37.5 cm. Second half of the 19th century.
4096 USD
Bulldog. Royal Doulton
Bulldog. Royal Doulton
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Porcelain turkey. Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain turkey. Royal Copenhagen
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Girl drinking water. Rosenthal
Girl drinking water. Rosenthal
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Girl with a tambourine. OSWALD LORENZ
Girl with a tambourine. OSWALD LORENZ
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Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.
Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.
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Girl with a lute. 19th century.
Girl with a lute. 19th century.
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Icon of Saint Nicholas with life on a cypress board, second half of the 19th century.
Icon of Saint Nicholas with life on a cypress board, second half of the 19th century.
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ICON “KURSK-KORENNAYA MOTHER OF GOD OF THE SIGN” RUSSIA, VOLOGDA, 1802
ICON “KURSK-KORENNAYA MOTHER OF GOD OF THE SIGN” RUSSIA, VOLOGDA, 1802
An outstanding monument of Russian Northern icon painting at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, uniting the traditions of the Vologda school with a high level of silver craftsmanship. The icon represents the Most Holy Mother of God of the Orans type – “The Sign”, with the Christ Child depicted in a medallion upon Her breast. The central image is framed within a painted border and surrounded by figures of the Lord Sabaoth and Old Testament prophets holding unfolded scrolls foretelling the Incarnation.Of particular artistic significance is the repoussé silver oklad executed by the silversmith Andrian Ioakimov Klishin in 1802. The composition of the oklad is constructed in strict symmetry characteristic of early Classicism, while preserving the ornamental richness of the Baroque tradition. The vegetal ornament, garlands, cartouches and the radiant halo of the Mother of God are rendered in deep repoussé with refined detailing. Gilded elements emphasize the sacred center of the composition.The icon combines spiritual expressiveness in painting with the virtuosity of Northern Russian silver artistry, demonstrating the high artistic culture of Vologda in the early 19th century.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “АК” in Cyrillic within a square cartouche – Andrian Ioakimov Klishin; Assay mark of the city of Vologda with the initials “ГШ” – assay master Grigory Shishkin, beneath the date “1802”; Corresponding to Postnikova-Loseva hallmark catalogue No. 310 and No. 324.Dimensions: Height – 41.5 cm; Width – 35 cm.Condition: Good. Minor traces of age on the painted surface and silver oklad. The composition is fully preserved without loss of principal elements.Provenance: Private collection.
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Meissen. Porcelain vase with snakes.
Meissen. Porcelain vase with snakes.
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Original serving table in the Bauhaus style. 1920s
Original serving table in the Bauhaus style. 1920s
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Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.
Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.
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A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug.
A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug.
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Pair of jugs in Art Nouveau style.
Pair of jugs in Art Nouveau style.
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Ceramic sculpture
Ceramic sculpture
2809 USD
Silver tobacco chest with gilding
Silver tobacco chest with gilding
609 USD
Silver cigarette holder
Silver cigarette holder
410 USD
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