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SILVER SALT THRONE WITH OPENWORK BACK RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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. The upper part of the back is decorated with a complex openwork pattern centered around a solar emblem, symbolizing prosperity and well-being. The trapezoidal body features profiled edges and a geometric border. The interior is richly gilt, giving the piece a festive appearance while protecting the silver from salt corrosion.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “МР”; assay mark “84” with Moscow city emblem, corresponding to the 84 silver standard.Dimensions: Height: 8.5 cm. Width: 7.5 cm.Weight: 75.4 g.Condition: Good. Minor surface wear and light patina, partial loss of gilding. No deformations or restorations.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Porcelain plate Marilyn Monroe

Porcelain plate Marilyn Monroe

Austrian Art Nouveau vase with lions

Austrian Art Nouveau vase with lions

TILED STOVE BY ZELM & BOEHM WITH RELIEF PANEL AFTER KARL BECKER

TILED STOVE BY ZELM & BOEHM WITH RELIEF PANEL AFTER KARL BECKER

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Russian icon of the Pantocrator on a thick cypress board from the mid-19th century.

Russian icon of the Pantocrator on a thick cypress board from the mid-19th century.

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Silver holder for cigarettes

Silver holder for cigarettes

Porcelain plate

Porcelain plate

Kuznetsof ceramic vase

Kuznetsof ceramic vase

Clay figure Girl

Clay figure Girl

Porcelain figure Naked girl with a parrot

Porcelain figure Naked girl with a parrot

SILVER SALT THRONE WITH PROVERB. MASTER S. M. IKONNIKOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1880

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. The composition is architecturally conceived, featuring a stepped base, a pronounced pedestal, and a richly articulated ornamental program.The decoration is executed in fine engraved technique and incorporates geometric bands, stylized vegetal motifs, and elements characteristic of the Pan-Slavic Revival. The sides of the backrest are adorned with fantastical birds rendered in a Neo-Russian ornamental idiom. The central field of the back is organized as an architectural portal with symbolic motifs referencing Old Russian decorative vocabulary. The interior of the salt compartment is fully gilded, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the object.The inner surface of the hinged lid bears an engraved proverb:“Without salt and bread, a meal is only half complete,”highlighting the philosophical and folkloric significance of the piece and its connection to traditional customs and domestic rituals.Marks:Maker’s mark “СИ” in a square - S. M. Ikonnikov, Moscow silversmith; Assayer’s mark with initials “A.A” above the date “1880” - Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev, Moscow assayer; Silver standard mark “84”; Moscow city mark depicting Saint George slaying the dragon.Dimensions: Height 10.5 cm; width 8.5 cm; depth 6 cm.Weight: 160 g.Condition: Good condition. Silver with natural patina. Gilding to the interior well preserved. Minor signs of age and careful use consistent with the period.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Large porcelain bowl with flowers

Large porcelain bowl with flowers

French tea and coffee service in silver plated metal. Paris. Puiforcat.

French tea and coffee service in silver plated metal. Paris. Puiforcat.

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Miniature silver salt cellar with enamel. Øystein Balle, Norway.

Miniature silver salt cellar with enamel. Øystein Balle, Norway.

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Gold pendant with amethysts and cultured pearls

Gold pendant with amethysts and cultured pearls

Old man

Double-sided sketch for the Opera Bohemian

Double-sided sketch for the Opera Bohemian

2 Paintings A man with a shovel and In the mountains (2 pcs)

2 Paintings A man with a shovel and In the mountains (2 pcs)

SILVER SALT CELLAR “CHAIR”, SERGEY IVANOVICH AGAFONOV MOSCOW, 1890

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. The composition is conceived as a stylised chair with a high shaped back, a hinged front panel, and a rectangular compartment for salt. This transformation of a utilitarian object into a miniature architectural form lends the piece a strong decorative and symbolic character.Particular expressiveness is achieved through the ornamental program inspired by traditional Russian wooden architecture. The backrest is designed as the façade of a peasant house with a gabled roof, pierced windows, and carved decoration reminiscent of window frames and gables of Northern Russian dwellings. The hinged lid is adorned with a medallion depicting a rooster, one of the traditional motifs of folk art, while the inner side bears the engraved proverb: “Without salt and bread, half the meal is gone.” This synthesis of folk wisdom, symbolic imagery, and refined miniature craftsmanship makes the object highly characteristic of Moscow silver of the late 19th century.The form is well-balanced and sculpturally coherent. The lower part of the body is decorated with engraved geometric bands, enhancing the resemblance to carved wooden prototypes. The interior is gilded, in accordance with both the aesthetic preferences of the time and the practical function of the object.Marks: Maker’s mark “S.A.” – Sergey Ivanovich Agafonov, Moscow, active 1870–1897; Assay mark “L.O.” over a line with date “1890” – Olex Lev Fyodorovich, Moscow, 1890; State assay mark “84”; Moscow city mark depicting St George slaying the dragon.Dimensions: Height: 10 cm; Width: 8 cm; Depth: 5.5 cm.Weight: 120 g.Condition: Good. Minor traces of use, light surface scratches, and slight wear to the gilding. No deformations or losses. Fully functional.

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Rifle

Porcelain figure Angel

Porcelain figure Angel

Porcelain vase

Porcelain figurine Housekeeper - Girl in a folk costume

Porcelain figurine Housekeeper - Girl in a folk costume

Decorative plate Shell

Decorative plate Shell

Porcelain egg dish Chicken

Porcelain egg dish Chicken

Porcelain vase Landscape with house

Porcelain vase Landscape with house

Art Deco style glass fruit vase.

Art Deco style glass fruit vase.

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Empire style table

Empire style table

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Drawing from the series Stage costumes Erte

Drawing from the series Stage costumes Erte

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Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

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GOLD COIN OF CATHERINE II. 10 RUBLES AFTER THE 1767 MODEL MDP 1972.

GOLD COIN OF CATHERINE II. 10 RUBLES AFTER THE 1767 MODEL MDP 1972.

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Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia

Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia

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Gold ring with diamonds, rubies, sapphire

Gold ring with diamonds, rubies, sapphire

Painting "Winter"

Painting "Winter"

Porcelain Chinese dummy.

Porcelain Chinese dummy.

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Landscape with boats

Landscape with boats

Art deco ceramic vase

Art deco ceramic vase

LARGE VASE WITH BRONZE MOUNTS AND PAINTED DECORATION “THE TRIUMPH OF VENUS” FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LARGE VASE WITH BRONZE MOUNTS AND PAINTED DECORATION “THE TRIUMPH OF VENUS” FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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Silver Ruble 1843. Russia - Nicholas I (1825-1855).

Silver Ruble 1843. Russia - Nicholas I (1825-1855).

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Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

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Colorful landscape

Colorful landscape

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The street in Petrograd

The street in Petrograd

Landscape with a mill

Landscape with a mill

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