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LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
A large Russian double-light hanging lantern, representing a characteristic example of ceremonial interior lighting of the early 19th century. The composition is centered around a cylindrical body of clear transparent glass, enclosed within a gilt bronze framework forming the main decorative belt of the structure. The central glass cylinder is secured within a metal hoop and suspended by four chains from the upper mount, emphasizing the strict vertical orientation and monumental silhouette of the piece.The lantern is fitted with two bronze candle sockets intended for light sources, indicating its original use during the period of candle illumination. A central vertical metal rod runs through the entire structure, connecting the upper suspension element with the lower section, ensuring structural stability and visual coherence.The upper section is crowned with a glass dome set within a metal mount, surmounted by a hook for ceiling suspension. Surrounding the dome are curved metal rays adorned with drop-shaped crystal pendants, creating a shimmering play of light.Additional bronze arms with crystal pendants and star-shaped glass elements are arranged around the perimeter. Decorative metal belts are enriched with relief ornamentation and gilding. The lower section is completed with a glass base, centrally fitted with a decorative circular element serving as the terminal of the vertical rod.The overall appearance combines the disciplined clarity of Classical form with refined decorative richness, characteristic of grand palace and aristocratic interiors of the first half of the 19th century.Material: Gilt bronze, cast and forged; clear transparent glass; crystal glass.Dimensions: Height – 90 cm; diameter – 55 cm.Condition: Good. Minor signs of age consistent with period.Provenance: Russia. Attributed to the Imperial Glass Factory.
7500 EUR
LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BY KONSTANTIN SKVORTSOV  RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BY KONSTANTIN SKVORTSOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
A large ceremonial Russian silver kovsh executed in Moscow by the silversmith Konstantin Illarionovich Skvortsov in the early 20th century. The vessel is conceived in the traditional form of a stylized boat, a shape rooted in ancient Russian ceremonial drinking vessels and widely revived in Moscow silver of the late Imperial period. The monumental silhouette provides a framework for an elaborate and richly articulated decorative program.The surface is adorned with high-quality polychrome cloisonné enamel applied to large panels featuring vegetal ornament and stylized floral clusters. Extremely fine silver wire partitions create a precise rhythmic structure, reflecting a high level of technical mastery. The color palette ranges from emerald green and deep cobalt blue to sky blue, coral and white tones, producing a harmonious and vibrant chromatic composition. The interior is finished with fire gilding, enhancing the visual richness of the piece and reinforcing its ceremonial character. The handle is decorated in the same ornamental language and seamlessly continues the overall decorative scheme.Hallmarks: Cyrillic initials “KS” in a rectangular cartouche, corresponding to the silversmith Konstantin Illarionovich Skvortsov; Moscow Assay Office hallmark with a woman’s head in a kokoshnik and silver standard “84”, dated 1908–1917; Additional assay marks; Presentation engraving on the inner side of the handle: letter “L” and date “1927”.Dimensions: Length 23 cm. Height 10 cm. Width 23 cm. Thickness 13 cm.Weight: 510 g.Condition: Good.Provenance: Private collection.
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