Auction
Shop
Sell
Services
Contacts
Home Shop
Price
- USD
Catalogue categories
Styles
Epoques

SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY
SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY
An exquisite silver tea glass holder executed in the cloisonné enamel technique, representing a characteristic and highly accomplished example of the Moscow workshop of Fyodor Ruckert and standing as a benchmark of Russian jewellery art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The cylindrical body is adorned with a complex polychrome composition of polylobed medallions featuring stylised geometric and foliate motifs on a cream ground, punctuated by translucent red enamel accents. The ornamentation is further enriched by elegant scrolling flowers and foliage on a sky-blue enamelled background, forming a dense and rhythmically balanced decorative surface.The stepped foot is decorated with a band of polychrome cloisonné enamel forming a foliate frieze on a cobalt-blue ground, enhancing the architectural clarity and completeness of the form. The handle, of complex polylobed profile, is fully enamelled in cloisonné and executed en suite with the body. The interior is gilded, in accordance with the highest aesthetic and practical standards of Moscow silver workshops of the period.Marks: Maker’s mark “FR” in a rectangular cartouche, the mark of the workshop of Fyodor Ruckert; State assay mark of the Moscow Assay District depicting a female head in kokoshnik facing left, within an oval cartouche, with the fineness mark “88” and the initials of the assay master “IL” - Ivan Lebedkin, assay mark type used between 1899 and 1908.Dimensions: Height - 10 cm; Diameter - 7.5 cm.Weight: 196 g (gross).Condition: Good. Minor local losses and small areas of enamel damage consistent with age and use. Gilding to the interior with natural and even wear. No deformation.Provenance: European private collection.
Bidding is completed
Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.
Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.
Bidding is completed
A couple of items for the tea ceremony.
A couple of items for the tea ceremony.
292 USD
Salad cutlery made of silver and plastic. Latvia. 1920-30
Salad cutlery made of silver and plastic. Latvia. 1920-30
94 USD
MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)
MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)
Bidding is completed
Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.
Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.
466 USD
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
757 USD
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
757 USD
Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London
Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London
1281 USD
Liqueur decanter of laminated glass with silver, Khlebnikov firm.
Liqueur decanter of laminated glass with silver, Khlebnikov firm.
583 USD
Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.
Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.
Decorative gilded bronze fruit vase with crystal, Napoleon III style. Represents abundance and is adorned with the figure of a putti - a vineyard with a sickle harvesting the harvest.
4076 USD
Porcelain basket with floral decor in Rococo style Europe, second half of the 19th century
Porcelain basket with floral decor in Rococo style Europe, second half of the 19th century
175 USD
Porcelain bottle Mein flüssiges Kapital, in the shape of a canvas money bag.
Porcelain bottle Mein flüssiges Kapital, in the shape of a canvas money bag.
327 USD
Painted cup and saucer from the Biedermeier period.
Painted cup and saucer from the Biedermeier period.
Bidding is completed
Art Nouveau style box.
Art Nouveau style box.
175 USD
Antique Russian box Kissing Rite.
Antique Russian box Kissing Rite.
Bidding is completed
Antique Russian box Breaking for Dmitry Pozarsky”
Antique Russian box Breaking for Dmitry Pozarsky”
94 USD
Author`s ceramic vase Dancing on the shore. Kalapyshina. 2019 year.
Author`s ceramic vase Dancing on the shore. Kalapyshina. 2019 year.
1165 USD
RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
A museum-quality silver kovsh created in the workshop of Fyodor Ivanovich Ruckert, one of the most distinguished masters of the Moscow school of cloisonné enamel and the leading enameller for the firm of Carl Fabergé. While rooted in the traditional form of Russian ceremonial drinking vessels, the kovsh is here transformed into a refined work of decorative art, transcending its utilitarian origins. The cylindrical body with a softly profiled, undulating rim and a transverse heart-shaped handle forms a balanced and harmoniously proportioned silhouette.The entire exterior surface of the body and the upper plane of the handle are covered with finely executed cloisonné enamels, demonstrating an exceptional command of line and colour. The ornamental programme reflects Ruckert’s mature synthesis of geometric and vegetal motifs. A deep brown enamel ground, characteristic of the master’s oeuvre, provides a rich backdrop for vivid blue triangles, lozenges and lattice bands, complemented by stylised floral motifs in pink and light blue with turquoise accents.The composition is organised in rhythmically structured ornamental zones that emphasise the rounded form and create a sense of internal movement. The front and reverse are accentuated with geometric spirals, lozenges and triangular forms, interpretable as symbols of water, solar imagery and Northern ornamental traditions. Particularly striking are the applied silver elements in the form of droplets, crosses and grilles, which add depth, relief and a subtle play of light, enhancing the poetic association with the Russian North that is central to the aesthetics of Russian Art Nouveau.The interior is fully gilt, underscoring the ceremonial nature of the piece and confirming its status as a work of high artistic silver, intended primarily for representational and symbolic use.Marks: Maker’s mark with Cyrillic initials “FR” in a square punch – Fyodor Ivanovich Ruckert; Moscow assay mark with silver standard “88” and a female head facing right within an oval cartouche; Moscow city mark of the period 1908–1917.Dimensions: Height – 4.5 cm; diameter – 5 cm.Weight: 83 g.Condition: Good. Cloisonné enamels are vibrant and intact, without visible losses or chips. Minor signs of age and use consistent with the period. The interior gilding is evenly preserved.Provenance: Sotheby’s auction.
Bidding is completed
Kuznetsov`s tea porcelain service. Riga, mid-19th century.
Kuznetsov`s tea porcelain service. Riga, mid-19th century.
874 USD
San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.
San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.
6405 USD
POSTER FOR THE CABARET “LA LUNE ROUSSE”. CHARLES LÉANDRE (1862 - 1934) FRANCE, PARIS, 1904
POSTER FOR THE CABARET “LA LUNE ROUSSE”. CHARLES LÉANDRE (1862 - 1934) FRANCE, PARIS, 1904
8733 USD
Louis XVI style writing desk
Louis XVI style writing desk
2329 USD
Antique Display table
Antique Display table
1281 USD
Russian paper knife Voevoda. P.I.SOMOV 1918. Russian Modern.
Russian paper knife Voevoda. P.I.SOMOV 1918. Russian Modern.
1107 USD
Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.
Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.
3144 USD
Pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1900s.
Pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1900s.
932 USD
Subscribe to our newsletter
Never miss new auctions
Subscribe

Your latest views

AuctionShopSellServicesContacts
About usNewsTerms and conditionsAntiqotekaHelpAntiqon pro
If you have any further questions please contact us with one of the provided methods
For Europe: 371 25663066
[email protected]