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RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1883

RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1883

A Russian presentation silver kovsh executed in the traditional ladya form, characteristic of ceremonial drinking vessels of the late nineteenth century. The body is richly engraved with Neo-Russian ornamental motifs inspired by ancient Russian decorative traditions. Along the rim runs a Russian folk proverb: “Beer is good when a bucket costs three coins, they drink it and praise it,” lending the object a strong folkloric and symbolic character. The interior is finely polished, emphasizing both the functional and representative nature of the piece. Such kovshes were intended for festive occasions and commemorative gifts.Marks: Maker’s mark “VV” in Cyrillic (unidentified master); Moscow Assay District mark with initials “V.S” and date “1883”, corresponding to assayer Viktor Savinkov; Silver standard mark “84”.Dimensions: Height 4 cm; length 15.5 cm; width 8.5 cm.Weight: 158 g.Condition: Good overall condition, with clear engraving and minor signs of age.Provenance: Private collection.

Plates Angels 2 pcs.

Plates Angels 2 pcs.

Porcelain figurine Girl with a fish

Porcelain figurine Girl with a fish

Earthenware vessel

Earthenware vessel

Ring in white gold 750 with diamonds.

Ring in white gold 750 with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Still life Flowers in a jug. Anna Snellman. Finland, 1884-1962

Still life Flowers in a jug. Anna Snellman. Finland, 1884-1962

Womens Vacheron Constantin 1972 Series Diamond Rose Gold Watch.

Womens Vacheron Constantin 1972 Series Diamond Rose Gold Watch.

Rare RPR plate with rose decoration

Rare RPR plate with rose decoration

Murano glass vase

Murano glass vase

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

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.

Red glass decanter with five glasses

Red glass decanter with five glasses

Landscape

Collection of drawings Fixation of thoughts

Collection of drawings Fixation of thoughts

Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas. Russia 19th century.

Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas. Russia 19th century.

Silver serving set: fork and knife in their own case. Riga 1908-1917.

Silver serving set: fork and knife in their own case. Riga 1908-1917.

Platinum ring with emerald and diamonds.

Platinum ring with emerald and diamonds.

Set of glasses 12 pcs

Set of glasses 12 pcs

DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A rare cabinet object — a silver-topped desk notepad mounted on a solid green onyx base, crafted in the Old Russian style by the Moscow workshop of Petr Milyukov. The cover features a detailed repoussé depiction of a majestic bogatyr (epic hero) riding through a dense forest. The composition is enriched with Ural semi-precious stones, inset into the warrior’s helmet, armor, forest foliage and the stylized inscription.The lower part of the relief bears an archaic inscription in Church Slavonic script:“The Bogatyr Rides Higher Than the Standing Forest”,emphasizing the allegorical grandeur of the figure, whose stature dwarfs the very woods he traverses.The interior holds a complete block of antique gilt-edged paper sheets. The notepad is fully functional and serves as an exceptional example of Russian decorative art.Marks:Moscow assay mark with a woman’s head in kokoshnik facing right, within an oval cartouche with silver standard “84”; maker’s mark “ПМ” (PM) — Petr Milyukov, Moscow silversmith and workshop owner.Dimensions:Notepad: Length 19 cm, Width 9 cm.Onyx base: 24.5 × 13.5 cmWeight: 2185 gCondition:Good condition consistent with age. Minor signs of use. All decorative elements, stones and inner paper block present. Hinges and clasp mechanism function properly.Provenance:Private collection.

Decorative glassware

Decorative glassware

Crystal bowl with silver trim

Crystal bowl with silver trim

Refugees

Sketch for the portrait of Meija Amiragova

Sketch for the portrait of Meija Amiragova

Still life

Finnish naval officers parade saber.

Finnish naval officers parade saber.

Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.

Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.

Vase Hutschenreuther Kohenberg. Germany. 1914-1934.

Vase Hutschenreuther Kohenberg. Germany. 1914-1934.

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