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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.
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ALEXANDRA EGOROVNA MAKOVSKAJA (1837 - 1915) FOREST ROAD RUSSIA, 1889
ALEXANDRA EGOROVNA MAKOVSKAJA (1837 - 1915) FOREST ROAD RUSSIA, 1889
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The painting Christmas divination. Copy of a painting by Makovsky. The beginning of the 20th century.
The painting Christmas divination. Copy of a painting by Makovsky. The beginning of the 20th century.
988 USD
Painting Still Life. Disciple, follower of Vinogradov. 1930s
Painting Still Life. Disciple, follower of Vinogradov. 1930s
814 USD
Vladimir Andrienko. Summer Landscape. (1926 - 1995, Riga)
Vladimir Andrienko. Summer Landscape. (1926 - 1995, Riga)
430 USD
VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH NEMUKHIN (1925 - 2016). “JACK”, 1969 USSR, 1969
VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH NEMUKHIN (1925 - 2016). “JACK”, 1969 USSR, 1969
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SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH THE PROVERB «WITHOUT SALT AND WITHOUT BREAD, HALF THE MEAL IS LOST» RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1882
SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH THE PROVERB «WITHOUT SALT AND WITHOUT BREAD, HALF THE MEAL IS LOST» RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1882
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SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO MOSCOW, 1864
SILVER THRONE-SHAPED SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO MOSCOW, 1864
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SILVER THRONE-FORM SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO AND THE PROVERB “WITHOUT SALT AND BREAD, HALF THE MEAL” MOSCOW, 1866
SILVER THRONE-FORM SALT CELLAR WITH NIELLO AND THE PROVERB “WITHOUT SALT AND BREAD, HALF THE MEAL” MOSCOW, 1866
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A. Lanin. Buffoon. Monotype. 1965.
A. Lanin. Buffoon. Monotype. 1965.
1395 USD
Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia
Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia
Openwork silver cup holder of the second Rococo with a glass, Carl Gustav Ekqvist, 1851. From the base of the cup holder, ivy grows an ornate shoot-handle. Its playful mood is transmitted to the glass inserted in the cupholder. The pink color of the glass suggests a more fun pastime than a tea ceremony.Hallmarks: 84, letters CGE corresponding to silver cases to the master Carl Gustav Ekqvist, assay mark 1851 poorly readable initials of the assay master. Total weight: 190 gr. N-10.5cm.
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SILVER-GILT SALT THRONE, IVAN KHLEBNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1875
SILVER-GILT SALT THRONE, IVAN KHLEBNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, 1875
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Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971
Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971
1569 USD
Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.
Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.
1337 USD
Large, copper-cast icon of the Smolensk Mother of God, with five enamels, in an icon case. Russia. 19th century.
Large, copper-cast icon of the Smolensk Mother of God, with five enamels, in an icon case. Russia. 19th century.
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Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin
Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin
59 USD
Glass holder Flowers
Glass holder Flowers
24 USD
Glass holder flowers
Glass holder flowers
24 USD
Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.
Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.
Large Russian silver cup, created by master Ekvist Carl Gustav in the mid-19th century, amazes with its fine workmanship and rich decorative decoration. The design of the cup glorifies the art of winemaking: graceful gilded garlands of grapevine with bunches of grapes are harmoniously intertwined with figures of music-making nymphs, creating an atmosphere of antique sophistication. Rocaille motifs with winged horses and flowerpots add expressiveness and dynamics to the composition. The handles of the cup, designed in the form of a grapevine, create an effect of sculptural sophistication and refinement, echoing the aesthetics of the classicism style. The massive stem of the cup is decorated with a luxurious rocal gilded plant ornament, where every detail is executed with amazing skill and attention to detail. The internal silver insert emphasizes the practicality of the product, while perfectly complementing its artistic perfection. Hallmarks: The initials CGE in a rectangular shield, indicating the master Ekvist Carl Gustav; The hallmark of the St. Petersburg Assay Office with poorly legible numbers 18?? under the letters A.K., presumably referring to Andrei Antonovich Kovalsky (1827-1856); The sign of the 84th assay value in a rectangular shield, corresponding to the silver standards of the mid-19th century; The coat of arms of St. Petersburg; The French hallmark in the form of the head of Mercury in a round shield; An unknown hallmark with the Latin letters RM. Dimensions: height 27 cm, diameter 18 cm. Weight: 1098 g.
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Glass holder Flowers
Glass holder Flowers
24 USD
Russian paperweight Bear.
Russian paperweight Bear.
326 USD
Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.
Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.
465 USD
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
756 USD
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
Sculpture of a series of Sailors
756 USD
Liqueur decanter of laminated glass with silver, Khlebnikov firm.
Liqueur decanter of laminated glass with silver, Khlebnikov firm.
581 USD
Art Nouveau style box.
Art Nouveau style box.
175 USD
Antique Russian box Kissing Rite.
Antique Russian box Kissing Rite.
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