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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. The composition is distinguished by a rich and saturated colour palette and the careful rendering of the horses, the coachman, and the passengers. The contrast between the cinnabar-red background and the light snowy ground enhances the decorative effect and emphasises the high level of miniature enamel painting.The handle of the spoon is formed as a stylised tree trunk and surmounted by an expressive sculptural figure of a climbing bear. This animal motif, traditionally associated with the image of Russia, was particularly sought after in Russian decorative and applied arts at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The modelling of the handle demonstrates a high quality of casting and chasing, with finely detailed textures of bark and animal fur. The interior of the bowl is fully gilded, lending the object a ceremonial character while simultaneously providing a protective function.Marks: Saint Petersburg assay marks with the silver standard “84”, dating to 1899-1908; maker’s mark “VK” – Vasily Ivanovich Kangin.Dimensions: Length 20 cm; bowl width 4.2 cm.Weight: 61 g.Condition: Good. Gilding evenly preserved. Enamel painting without losses or chips. Minor signs of wear consistent with the age of the object.Provenance: Private collection.

1785 USD

A pair of salt cellars in a gift case.

536 USD

Sculpture of a series of "Sailors"

774 USD

Russian, silver spoon Little bears, object illustration “Mornings in a pine forest.” Early 20th century.

238 USD

Miniature silver kovsh by Faberge with gilding and cloisonné enamel. Fyodor Rückert, Moscow, 1908-1917

7735 USD

SILVER HIP FLASK. MAPPIN & WEBB. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. 1918

774 USD

Fruit vase, France. Around 1900

1785 USD

NICOLS & PLINKE. A SILVER WINE JUG WITH CUT-GLASS BODY ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

7735 USD

18K Gold Rolex Sapphire and Diamond Unisex Bracelet

10115 USD

Russian Silver Tea Caddy. Moscow 1896-1908

2142 USD

SILVER PHOTO FRAME WITH POLYCHROME CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. ANTIP KUZMICHEV FACTORY RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1899–1908

A Russian silver photo frame produced at the Moscow factory of Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries represents an accomplished example of high decorative and applied art from the late Historicist period with early Art Nouveau influences. The composition is based on a symmetrical arrangement of two oval apertures unified by an architectural silhouette with a pronounced central cartouche and refined finial. The surface is lavishly decorated with vegetal ornament executed in the cloisonné enamel technique using delicate wire partitions.The polychrome palette features deep cobalt blues, emerald greens, opaque white and wine-red tones, harmoniously contrasted against the warm gilded ground of the silver. The ornamental motifs display rhythmic precision and refined graphic clarity, lending the object a sense of jewelled lightness and artistic sophistication. Faceted glass panels enhance the decorative effect, creating an interplay of light and emphasising the depth of the enamel work.The frame is designed for versatile use, fitted with a stable folding stand for tabletop display and a suspension loop for wall mounting. Such photo frames were intended for formal interiors, serving not only a practical function but also as a prestigious decorative object reflecting the taste and social standing of the owner.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “AK” in a rectangular cartouche – Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev; State assay mark with silver fineness “84” and a kokoshnik-headed female profile facing left; Assay master’s mark “IL” – Ivan Lebedkin, Moscow assay district, corresponding to the period 1899–1908.Dimensions: Height: 13.5 cm. Length: 12.6 cm.Weight: 160 g.Condition: Good. Enamel with minor age-related wear, no losses. Stable construction, original glass preserved.Provenance: Private collection.

8925 USD

SILVER TEA SET WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND THE INSCRIPTION “PRIYATNOGO APPETITA” RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1891

4760 USD

Bronze figure of a Woman with a Hoop, 1920. Georges MORIN (1874-1950)

5355 USD

Large, hourglass, late 19th century.

2618 USD

Jug in Art Nouveau style. Norton & White, Birmingham 1902.

572 USD

PORCELAIN LADY’S BOX WITH MINIATURE IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE FRANCE, LATE 18TH – FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

1547 USD

Russian gold bracelet with enamel. 19th century.

2975 USD

Large amphora-shaped vase of colored crystal.

595 USD

SILVER MATCH SAFE WITH THE IMAGE OF A LESHY IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

A silver match safe executed in the expressive style of Russian Art Nouveau, featuring a mythological subject dedicated to the Leshy, the forest spirit of East Slavic folklore. The front is adorned with a sculptural relief bust of the figure, depicted with a wild, tangled beard, a heavy winter hat, and a high fur coat collar. The frightening yet inwardly benevolent grimace emphasizes the dual nature of the Leshy as both a dangerous and protective being. Through the mirage-like plasticity of the form, a female face subtly emerges - an allusive motif referencing folk beliefs about the Leshy’s fondness for misleading and frightening young women, leading them astray in the forest.The reverse side of the match safe is decorated with a relief composition representing a symbolic “bar of offerings-amulets” traditionally presented to the Leshy before entering the forest. Suspended elements inlaid with colored glass and semi-precious stones evoke a ritualistic atmosphere and reinforce the object’s sacral character. Within the depth of the relief, misty silhouettes of children’s and women’s faces appear to emerge from the silver surface, imparting a sense of otherworldly mystery and metaphysical presence associated with forest spirits.Beyond its utilitarian function, the match safe is conceived as a symbolic object. Within the aesthetic framework of Art Nouveau, it functions as a “key” to parallel worlds, a sign of initiation into hidden knowledge and natural forces. The motif of fire, inherent in the object’s practical use, acquires an additional layer of meaning - mastery over the elemental force and protection during travel. Such objects were highly appreciated by collectors and aesthetes of the early twentieth century.Hallmarks: No hallmarks detected. By style, artistic language, and execution technique, the piece is comparable to works by Pyotr Milyukov, a Moscow silversmith and workshop owner associated with the national-romantic branch of Russian Art Nouveau.Dimensions: Height: 6 cm. Width: 4 cm.Weight: 50 g.Condition: Good. Surface with natural patina of age. Minor signs of use. No deformations or losses of decorative elements.Provenance: Private collection.

1785 USD

Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.

952 USD

Crystal vase in silver.

1547 USD

Miniature silver samovar. Early 20th century.

500 USD

Tastevin or sommelier`s bowl. Pierre Hippolyte Fournerot, Paris 1833-1857

179 USD

Leather portfolio with silver overlay. Russia, 1908-1917.

1428 USD

Silver cigar box with a boar-baiting scene. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

1785 USD

SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY

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MEISSEN B-FORM COFFEE SERVICE FOR SIX GERMANY, MEISSEN, 20TH CENTURY

4403 USD

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