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RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER SNUFFBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. 6TH MOSCOW JEWELLERS’ ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER SNUFFBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. 6TH MOSCOW JEWELLERS’ ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

A vivid and artistically coherent example of late Russian Art Nouveau, this silver snuffbox was produced by the craftsmen of the 6th Moscow Jewellers’ Artel between 1908 and 1917. The octagonal form of the body emphasises the architectural clarity of the object and provides a structural framework for a complex, multi-layered decorative programme characteristic of Moscow enamel production in the early twentieth century.The body and hinged lid are adorned with high-quality cloisonné enamel on silver, executed with finely applied silver cloisons and a rich, carefully balanced colour palette. The decorative composition combines geometric bands, vegetal motifs and symbolic representations of natural elements. The central motif on the lid depicts a mythical flower-tree bearing fruits and berries, as if emerging from the edge of an epic forest. Its symmetrical growth establishes the vertical axis of the composition and alludes to themes of life cycles, growth and fertility.In the corner zones and along the lateral registers, an ambivalent system of undulating and spiral motifs unfolds. In the upper areas these forms evoke the celestial sphere, clouds and rain-bearing skies, while in the lower registers they transform into images of meadow grasses, bodies of water and fertile earth. The side panels alternate scenes of vegetal flowering and aquatic symbolism, complemented by bands of diamonds, diagonals and spirals. The chamfered corners are articulated with dynamic diagonal compositions set against a light enamel ground, enhancing the sense of rhythm and movement.The interior surface of the snuffbox is fully gilded.Hallmarks: Mark “6MA”, 6th Moscow Jewellers’ Artel; State assay mark indicating silver fineness “84”, corresponding to the period 1908–1917; additional technological mark. On the inner rim of the bezel: a pair of French import marks in the form of swans within ovals.Dimensions: Height 2.5 cm; length 8 cm; width 6.6 cm.Weight: 130.0 g.Condition: Good.Provenance: Private European collection.

Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

Couple photo frames

Couple photo frames

Glass holder "Flowers"

Glass holder "Flowers"

Porcelain figurine "The Ballerina"

Porcelain figurine "The Ballerina"

Engraving "Bulls"

Engraving "Bulls"

Painting "Landscape" Timergaleev

Painting "Landscape" Timergaleev

Bayonet knife.

Brass, gold-plated photo frame.

Brass, gold-plated photo frame.

Porcelain column. Gustavsberg

Porcelain column. Gustavsberg

Winter Landscape. River Bank in Winter. Boris Bessonov (1862-1934)

Winter Landscape. River Bank in Winter. Boris Bessonov (1862-1934)

The superb landscape River Bank in Winter by Boris Bessonov transports the viewer to the enchanted world of winter nature, filled with an atmosphere of cold and silence. Nature here is frozen in the moment, shrouded in a blanket of soft snow, which shimmers with pink reflections of the setting sun. The light of this warm evening sun heralds the end of winter, adding a special emotional depth to the painting. The main focus of the work is the river, calmly flowing among the snow-covered banks. Its surface, like a mirror, reflects the slender firs that rise above the water like majestic giants, filled with power and tranquility. The snow covering their branches creates a feeling of a winter dream of nature, in which every movement seems to be slowed down by the frosty air. The sky, painted in soft blue, pink and grey tones, adds a sense of approaching spring, promising the imminent awakening of nature. This work by Bessonov enchants with its realism and masterful use of light and colour. The artist managed to convey not only the winter beauty, but also the subtle transition from cold to warm, from winter to spring. The painting evokes feelings of peace and tranquility, recalling the cyclical nature of time and the eternal harmony of nature. Boris Bessonov (1862–1934) Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 63 cm x 80 cm. First half of the 20th century. Provenance: Rayner MacConnell, Bond Street, London

Paired Shelves

Porcelain figurine "Children with geese"

Porcelain figurine "Children with geese"

"Portrait of the artist Peter Paul Rubens"

"Portrait of the artist Peter Paul Rubens"

"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"

"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"

Ballet Couple, Lladro

Ballet Couple, Lladro

Porcelain console. Dresden.

Porcelain console. Dresden.

Kuznetsovs porcelain teapot.

Kuznetsovs porcelain teapot.

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus from the late 19th century, based on the painting of the same name by Alexandre Cabanel (France, 1825-1889), mounted in a frame. The visible part is 15 x 24.5 cm.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

Paired lamps of gilded bronze with cupids playing music.

Paired lamps of gilded bronze with cupids playing music.

Pair of bronze wall sconces.

Pair of bronze wall sconces.

Perchonice with six glasses

Perchonice with six glasses

Art Nouveau style box.

Art Nouveau style box.

Sevre style earthenware decorative dish

Sevre style earthenware decorative dish

Candy basket.

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

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