Russian art

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Joseph Abramovich Marshak, Blue guilloche enamel snuffbox, Saint Petersburg, 1899-1908 Austere and graceful silver snuff-box with radiating rays around the diamond of the luminary, in laurel garlands of two-colored gold along the margins of the lid. Hallmarks: firms I. MARSHAK. St. Petersburg. 1899-1908. 88 silver fineness. Letters "IB" corresponding to the brand of the master Ivan Britsyn Dimensions : 7x3.7x1.5 cm. Jeweler Britsyn Ivan Savelyevich (1870 - 1952) More

Ashtray Monkey. Kuznetsov factory. 19th century.

Ashtray Monkey. Kuznetsov factory. 19th century.

San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.

San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.

A pair of bronze candelabra. Russia

A pair of bronze candelabra. Russia

NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND SILVER MONKEY CANE HANDLE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1904

NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND SILVER MONKEY CANE HANDLE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1904

A pair of Russian consoles in the neoclassical style. Saint Petersburg. 19th-20th century.

A pair of Russian consoles in the neoclassical style. Saint Petersburg. 19th-20th century.

Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895

Russian gift silver punch set. A. Ivanov factory. Moscow 1895

Dish for small items. Bogatyr Svyatogor. 1909.

Dish for small items. Bogatyr Svyatogor. 1909.

Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.

Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Vase Golden ruby with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s

Vase Golden ruby with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s

A rare and exquisite example of Russian glassmaking from the era of Nicholas I, created by the masters of the Imperial Glass Factory. The vase is made of transparent colorless glass with an internal golden ruby color, achieving the depth of color due to the unique technology of coloring the glass mass with gold nanoparticles. The composition of the decor is verified to perfection: the body is decorated with painting in pure gold, executed with filigree precision. The central decoration is a medallion with an image of a basket filled with flowers and berries, enclosed in a frame of stylized laurel branches. This motif, symbolizing fertility and abundance, is complemented by thin plant garlands falling along the edges. The upper edge is decorated with a wide gold border, giving the item solemnity and nobility. Particular attention should be paid to the faceted base, emphasizing the play of light in the depths of the glass and enhancing the effect of precious radiance. Decorative elements on the base are accented with gilded inserts, emphasizing the exquisite plasticity of the form. Dimensions: Height: 12.7 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Condition: In excellent condition, minimal signs of time. Gilding is in excellent condition, without losses.Historical background: Golden Ruby The technique of creating ruby glass goes back centuries, dating back to the late antique period. However, it was only in the 17th century that the German alchemist Johann Kunkel managed to develop a scientifically sound recipe that made it possible to consistently obtain a rich blood-red shade of glass. In Russia, the first to master the technology of coloring glass mass with gold nanoparticles was the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, thereby laying the foundations for the domestic production of ruby glass. By the beginning of the 19th century, the Imperial Glass Factory had reached the highest level of skill in working with this rare and complex technique. Fine ruby glass items decorated with gilded painting were considered objects of the highest prestige. They adorned the state rooms of imperial residences, becoming the embodiment of impeccable taste, refined style and outstanding artistic value.

Russian silver kovsh. Strulev N.F. 1896

Russian silver kovsh. Strulev N.F. 1896

Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.

Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Russian silver vodka cup with cloisonne enamel. Gustav Klingert. Moscow. 1893.

Russian silver vodka cup with cloisonne enamel. Gustav Klingert. Moscow. 1893.

Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Two-Light Lantern Chandelier.Russia, early 19th century.

Russian Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Two-Light Lantern Chandelier.Russia, early 19th century.

Icon Selected Holidays. Palekh. XIX century.

Icon Selected Holidays. Palekh. XIX century.

Icon 12 principal Christian feastIn the central part of the icon is the Introduction to the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows and Virgin Mary. In the center of the icon is the three-year-old Virgin Mary, who was brought to the temple by Her parents - Joachim and Anna. For a long time they were childless and took a vow: if the Lord gives them parental happiness, then they will devote the Infant to God. It was a sacrifice - to give their only, long-awaited child. The icon shows the fulfillment of a promise: Joachim and Anna bring little Mary to the temple, where the Jerusalem priest meets the family. According to Church Tradition, he was the righteous Zacharias, the future father of John the Baptist, therefore, on the icon, his head is surrounded by a halo. Behind the priest is the Holy Gates of Saints (a special place in the Jerusalem temple), where the main shrines of the Jewish people were stored in the ark.In the upper part is the icon of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.In the lower part of the Icon Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryIn the circle of the central part of the icon of saints: Tatiana, Sandra, Anna, Paul, Catherine, Mary Magdalene.Material: wood, gesso, tempera, Palekh, XIX century

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Impressive chandelier in Empire style. Russia. 19th century.

Impressive chandelier in Empire style. Russia. 19th century.

Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Engraving "Tsar Ivan the Terrible"

Engraving "Tsar Ivan the Terrible"

Silver egg. Eric Collin. Faberge firm.

Silver egg. Eric Collin. Faberge firm.

Antique Russian box "Kissing Rite".

Antique Russian box "Kissing Rite".

Russian paperweight Bear.

Russian paperweight Bear.

A.N. Mordvinov. Seascape. 1849.

A.N. Mordvinov. Seascape. 1849.

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Nude. William Etty. 19th century.

Nude. William Etty. 19th century.

Russian silver kovsh

Russian silver kovsh

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Bronze jardiniere with glass. 19-20 century.

Musical toy - Cage with birds.

Musical toy - Cage with birds.

Plan of Narva and Ivangorod during the Northern War. Charles XII.

Plan of Narva and Ivangorod during the Northern War. Charles XII.

Louis XIV miniature.

Louis XIV miniature.

Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia

Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia

Hammer and Sickle

Hammer and Sickle

Louis XVI style showcase

Louis XVI style showcase

Silver ruble Alexander III 1893.

Silver ruble Alexander III 1893.

Modern era frame. Early 20th century.

Modern era frame. Early 20th century.

Serhiy Reznichenko, Watercolor Nude Sketch, 21st Century

Serhiy Reznichenko, Watercolor Nude Sketch, 21st Century

Gino Vistosi. Large salon chandelier Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s.

Gino Vistosi. Large salon chandelier Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Porcelain plate Pink flowers

Porcelain plate Pink flowers

French Empire Cup.

French Empire Cup.

Ballerina Rosenthal. Germany 1944

Ballerina Rosenthal. Germany 1944

Small candlestick from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Small candlestick from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.