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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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A small walnut sideboard with mirror and shelves
A small walnut sideboard with mirror and shelves
1030 EUR
Sugar bowl. Meissen.
Sugar bowl. Meissen.
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Tall vase. Germany. Meissen. XX century.
Tall vase. Germany. Meissen. XX century.
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Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.
Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.
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Gilt frame in Louis XV style, late 19th century
Gilt frame in Louis XV style, late 19th century
850 EUR
Magnificent vase with golden relief. Meissen. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Magnificent vase with golden relief. Meissen. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Meissen dish
Meissen dish
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Box with erotic scene. 19th century
Box with erotic scene. 19th century
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Silver ruble Alexander III 1893.
Silver ruble Alexander III 1893.
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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.
3500 EUR
Pair of bronze, French candlesticks, in the form of fauns, mid-19th century.
Pair of bronze, French candlesticks, in the form of fauns, mid-19th century.
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Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.
Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.
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Icon of Our Lady of Kazan.
Icon of Our Lady of Kazan.
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Ladies glass box with a silver guilloche enamel lid. England 20th century.
Ladies glass box with a silver guilloche enamel lid. England 20th century.
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Wooden console with carved cupids.
Wooden console with carved cupids.
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Pair of Cobalt, Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases.
Pair of Cobalt, Art Nouveau Porcelain Vases.
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Engraving Siege of Ochakov 1788.
Engraving Siege of Ochakov 1788.
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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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Twin candelabra Samurai
Twin candelabra Samurai
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ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER WITH SELECTED SAINTS” RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER WITH SELECTED SAINTS” RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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Silver tongs for dessert.
Silver tongs for dessert.
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Silver Ruble 1843. Russia - Nicholas I (1825-1855).
Silver Ruble 1843. Russia - Nicholas I (1825-1855).
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Picture frame
Picture frame
2200 EUR
Guilloche enamel silver pendant.
Guilloche enamel silver pendant.
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WATER LILIES (NYMPHAEAS) D.A. LISHCHENKO, 1925
WATER LILIES (NYMPHAEAS) D.A. LISHCHENKO, 1925
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White gold bracelet with diamond flower links.
White gold bracelet with diamond flower links.
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