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ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF UMILENIE RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 16TH–17TH CENTURY
ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF UMILENIE RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 16TH–17TH CENTURY
A rare icon of the Mother of God of Umilenie, created within the Moscow icon-painting tradition of the 16th–17th century. Executed in tempera on a wooden panel, the image displays refined modelling of the faces, a noble ochre palette and delicate linear highlights characteristic of the period. The composition follows the Byzantine Eleousa type, in which the tender touching of the cheeks of the Virgin and the Christ Child conveys profound spiritual compassion and intercession.The icon is set in an authentic 17th-century Moscow oklad of exceptional craftsmanship. Produced in court and monastic workshops, it displays a sophisticated combination of cloisonné and champlevé enamels, mother-of-pearl inlays, coloured glass and applied relief elements. The rich vegetal ornament, executed with remarkable rhythm and precision, reflects the aesthetic principles of Moscow decorative art of the 17th century. The reverse retains an early silk cloth with a floral pattern, a testament to centuries of careful veneration.Dimensions: 31 × 27 cm.Condition: The icon is in good collector’s condition consistent with its age. The painted surface is well preserved with minor craquelure and slight pigment losses. The oklad shows natural age traces.Provenance: Private collection of Alfred Schønebeck (1885–1931), representative of the Great Northern Telegraph Company in Russia. Acquired by Alfred and Gerda Schønebeck in Moscow in the 1920s. Exported to Denmark in 1929 and preserved in the family collection ever since.
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Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830
Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830
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Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin
Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin
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Glass holder Flowers
Glass holder Flowers
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Glass holder flowers
Glass holder flowers
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Glass holder Flowers
Glass holder Flowers
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Coffee service. 1900
Coffee service. 1900
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Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.
Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.
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Coffee service
Coffee service
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Russian paperweight Bear.
Russian paperweight Bear.
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PAUL BUHRÉ / LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, MOON PHASES AND CYRILLIC CALENDAR. CIRCA 1903
PAUL BUHRÉ / LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, MOON PHASES AND CYRILLIC CALENDAR. CIRCA 1903
A unique example of a gold pocket watch, created in collaboration between the Swiss manufacture Le Phare and the legendary Imperial Court Supplier Pavel Bure. This extremely rare timepiece features a minute repeater, moon phase indicator, chronograph, Cyrillic calendar apertures, and a rare bridge movement with two hammers and two gongs. Case No. 72647, 59 mm in diameter, crafted in 14K rose gold, is adorned with exquisite guilloché engraving and a partially enameled Russian imperial double-headed eagle crest. The inner lids bear two historically significant inscriptions: — Dedication in Cyrillic: To dear Mitya in gratitude and 30 years of loyal friendship from V. Voronov. 1882–1912 — Signature: Pavel Bure, Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty, confirming the item’s high status.The enamel dial features Roman numerals, Cyrillic calendar apertures for days and months, a date indicator, moon phase aperture, and a 30-minute chronograph counter. Signed: Tchétine et Fils. The movement is a complex bridge caliber with lever escapement, compensated balance wheel, and Swiss patent engraving No. 334. The finishing includes gilding, blued screws, and finely executed surfaces. Marks:— Le Phare with exhibition medals— Pavel Bure— Swiss and Russian assay marks (585 / 14K and 56 zolotnik) Dimensions: 59 mmWeight: 149 g Provenance: Russia / Switzerland, circa 1903Mechanism: Minute repeater, moon phase calendar, chronograph, manual wind
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Wine cooler
Wine cooler
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Snuff box
Snuff box
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Personal notepad.France, third quarter of the 19th century.
Personal notepad.France, third quarter of the 19th century.
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Bronze Chinese vase of the 19th century.
Bronze Chinese vase of the 19th century.
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Japanese plate. Cloisonne enamel.
Japanese plate. Cloisonne enamel.
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Wine and liqueur jug.
Wine and liqueur jug.
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Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.
Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.
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THE HOLY MANDYLION (SPAS NERUKOTVORNY) IN A SILVER-GILT ENAMELLED OKLAD BY IVAN TARABROV MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1894
THE HOLY MANDYLION (SPAS NERUKOTVORNY) IN A SILVER-GILT ENAMELLED OKLAD BY IVAN TARABROV MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1894
The Holy Mandylion (Spas Nerukotvorny) is an outstanding example of late 19th-century Russian Orthodox art, in which strict canonical tradition is harmoniously combined with the virtuoso craftsmanship of the Moscow silversmithing school. The image of Christ, executed in tempera on wood, is distinguished by the soft modelling of the features, profound inner concentration, and a penetrating, contemplative gaze. The composition is complemented by two angels holding the cloth bearing the miraculous image, reinforcing the theological meaning and emphasising the idea of divine revelation and heavenly protection.The icon is set within a sumptuous silver-gilt oklad created in 1894 in the renowned Moscow workshop of Ivan Filippovich Tarabrov. The oklad is richly adorned with cloisonné and champlevé enamels. The halo surrounding the face of Christ is decorated with an intricate ornamental design featuring deep blue, red, and white tones set against a gilt and blue ground. A distinctive characteristic of Tarabrov’s workshop is the use of gold foil beneath the red enamel, producing a luminous depth of colour and an inner radiance.The cloth (ubrus) bearing the image of Christ is embellished with finely chased decoration on a silver ground, its edges framed by raised ornamental patterns on gilt surfaces. The corner plaques are adorned with vegetal motifs executed in filigree with enamel infill. The fields of the oklad are further enriched with elegant high-relief vegetal ornamentation and bordered by engraved bands, lending the composition harmony and refinement. Every detail of the oklad testifies to exceptional precision of execution and refined artistic taste, enhancing the sacred and solemn character of the image.Marks: Cyrillic letters “IT” – maker’s mark of the silversmith Ivan Filippovich Tarabrov; Assay mark with the initials of the assay master “L•O” (Oleks Lev Fyodorovich) positioned above the date “1894”; Moscow city mark depicting Saint George slaying the dragon.Technique and materials: Wood, tempera; silver, gilding; cloisonné and champlevé enamels; chasing, engraving, filigree.Dimensions: 31.5 × 28 cm.
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A couple of items for the tea ceremony.
A couple of items for the tea ceremony.
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Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.
Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.
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Salad cutlery made of silver and plastic. Latvia. 1920-30
Salad cutlery made of silver and plastic. Latvia. 1920-30
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MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)
MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)
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Dish for small items. Bogatyr Svyatogor. 1909.
Dish for small items. Bogatyr Svyatogor. 1909.
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Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.
Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.
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Sculpture of a series of Sailors
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
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Sculpture of a series of Sailors
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
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