Russian art

SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

An original silver letter opener crafted by the Karl Fabergé firm in Moscow in the last quarter of the 19th century. The piece represents a rare example of decorative sculpture that combines utilitarian function with artistic expression. The handle is modelled as a Russian peasant chopping a log with an axe. The blade, symbolically continuing as a thinning piece of wood, forms a harmonious extension of the composition. The flat root-textured base serves as a stable stand, allowing the object to be displayed vertically as an independent work of art.Marks: Full Fabergé hallmark beneath the double-headed eagle with the inscription K. FABERGÉ, assay mark 84 with the Moscow city coat of arms. Engraved date: 2 April 1881.Dimensions: Length 21.5 cm.Weight: 228 g.Condition: Excellent, with a light patina of age, no deformations or restorations.Provenance: Private European collection.

18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.

18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

Cup holder Soviet space

Cup holder Soviet space

Cup holder Openwork flowers. USSR 20th century.

Cup holder Openwork flowers. USSR 20th century.

Russian silver ladle in Art Nouveau style. Vasily Andreyev. Moscow 1899-1908

Russian silver ladle in Art Nouveau style. Vasily Andreyev. Moscow 1899-1908

Photo frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with blue enamel from the late 19th century.

Photo frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with blue enamel from the late 19th century.

Snuff Box with Alexander I portrait

Snuff Box with Alexander I portrait

Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

SET OF SIX CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER TEASPOONS IN A PRESENTATION CASE. GRACHEV BROTHERS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

SET OF SIX CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER TEASPOONS IN A PRESENTATION CASE. GRACHEV BROTHERS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A set of six silver teaspoons, produced in the workshop of the Imperial Court Supplier firm Grachev Brothers in the last quarter of the 19th century, decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamel, represents a characteristic example of Saint Petersburg jewellery art of its period. The composition and decorative language reflect the emergence of Russian Art Nouveau, distinguished by structural clarity of form, emphasis on material, and an organic synthesis of function and artistic expression. A defining feature of the spoons is the original square-section handle, which conveys a sense of solidity, functional logic, and restrained plastic expression. The spoons are housed in a wooden presentation case with velvet-lined interior.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “Grachev”; silver fineness mark “88”; master’s mark “AP”.Dimensions: Length of each spoon approx. 14 cm.Weight: Total weight 174 g.Condition: Good. Enamel well preserved, without losses or cracks. Minor signs of age consistent with period use.Provenance: Private collection.

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY

VASE WITH CRYSTAL INSERT. IVAN KHLEBNIKOV. MOSCOW, 1908 - 1917

VASE WITH CRYSTAL INSERT. IVAN KHLEBNIKOV. MOSCOW, 1908 - 1917

RUSSIAN SILVER BOWL WITH PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMEL. KHLEBNIKOV FIRM. MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

RUSSIAN SILVER BOWL WITH PLIQUE-À-JOUR ENAMEL. KHLEBNIKOV FIRM. MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

RUSSIAN SILVER SWEETMEAT BOWL. ERIK AUGUST KOLLIN. ST PETERSBURG, 1887

RUSSIAN SILVER SWEETMEAT BOWL. ERIK AUGUST KOLLIN. ST PETERSBURG, 1887

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

CRYSTAL JUG WITH SILVER, 13TH ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

CRYSTAL JUG WITH SILVER, 13TH ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An exquisite crystal jug with a silver mount represents a striking example of the high level achieved by Russian decorative and applied arts in the early 20th century. The object demonstrates a refined and deliberate reinterpretation of Western European historical styles, characteristic of Moscow silver workshops of the Late Historicism period. The composition combines classical restraint with decorative elegance, inspired by motifs of the Early French Renaissance.The proportionally expanded body of transparent crystal is adorned with deep diamond-cut and vegetal engraving, creating a rich play of light while emphasizing the functional purpose of the vessel. The silver collar of the neck is executed in a restrained manner and decorated with classical garlands seemingly suspended along the lower edge, lending the form architectural clarity and ceremonial dignity. A Renaissance-style ornamental band at the rim harmoniously complements the gently curved handle, whose subtly modern character reflects the stylistic transition of the era.A distinctive accent is provided by the garnet finial crowning the lid - an elegant detail symbolically associated with fertility, blossoming, and abundance, themes of particular significance within Renaissance tradition. This refined artistic gesture reinforces the association of the jug with formal table settings and celebratory beverages such as cherry juice, punch, or red wine. The jug is perceived not merely as a utilitarian object, but as an independent artistic focal point conceived for festive occasions.Hallmarks: State assay mark of the Moscow Assay Office for secondary elements and fittings, silver standard “84”, period 1908-1926; Maker’s mark “13A” (13th Artel); Inside the lid - repeated Moscow Assay Office mark and maker’s mark “13A”.Dimensions: Height: 29 cm, Width: 16 cm, Depth: 13 cmCondition: Good. The crystal shows no cracks or restorations. The silver elements retain an even time patina, without deformation.Provenance: Private collection.

M. Nettlau. Book-brochure. Goals and methods of anarchism. Detroit. 1934

M. Nettlau. Book-brochure. Goals and methods of anarchism. Detroit. 1934

Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.

Silver plated figure of a snake. Tsar imperial collection.

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

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Gilded bronze Easter egg. Russia, late 19th – early 20th century.

Gilded bronze Easter egg. Russia, late 19th – early 20th century.

Drawing Radio Speaker

Drawing Radio Speaker

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Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

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