Russian art

Porcelain dish from the Kuznetsov factory with a scene of calling the hero Mikula Selyaninovich. Early 20th century

Porcelain dish from the Kuznetsov factory with a scene of calling the hero Mikula Selyaninovich. Early 20th century

A large porcelain decorative plate with a genre scene made in the technique of polychrome painting, located in the mirror of the plate and a stylized Russian-style leaf ornament along the flat side of the dish. The picturesque painting of the plate is made by hand. On the relief edge of the side of the plate, gold and blue decorative stripes are applied. Such decorative decoration and a flat side give the plate the appearance of a genre picture, framed in a beautiful painted frame. The reverse side of the plate is decorated along its side with a golden cover and an inscription with the name of the painting plot. The genre scene in the center of the plate is made to the motive of the Russian epic Mikula Selyaninovich, as evidenced by the inscription on the bottom of the dish - the epic Mikula Selyaninovich. The episode of the summoning of Mikula Selyaninovich by the bogatyr Volga Svyatoslavich to collect taxes is depicted. Typical is the image of the epic hero not in elegant boots, but in simple peasant bast shoes. Some researchers of the Russian epic interpret this scene as a meeting of the hunter god with the plowman god. This interpretation is due to the fact that Mikula Selyaninovich in Russian culture personified the god of agriculture. In the lower left part of the genre picture is the signature of the artist-ceramist, presented in the form of a monogram consisting of Latin and Russian capital block letters DB (unknown artist of the Kuznetsov factory). The plate is part of a series of several similar plates decorated on the theme of the Russian folk epic (at least 9 pieces), made in the Russian style in the second half of the 19th century (1870-1880s) at the Tver faience factory of M.S. Kuznetsov. The Tver faience factory was acquired by M.S. Kuznetsov in 1870, which already under the first owner and founder of the factory (the Auerbach family) became famous in Russia for products in the pseudo-Russian style. A series of epic plates from the Tver factory may have been exhibited at the Polytechnic Exhibition of 1889. Production mark of the factory M.S. Kuznetsov in Tver in the form of a small state emblem - a double-headed eagle and the inscription M.S. Kuznetsov Tver province located on the tape. The printed stamp is filled with gold, which testifies to the special purpose of the subject. Russian Empire, Tver province. Factory of M.S. Kuznetsov. 1870-1889 years.Porcelain, hand-painted polychrome, gilding, golden cover. Collection safety. Diameter - 25.5 cm, weight - 668 gr.

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18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.

18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.

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LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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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

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MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY

MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

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

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

Silver snuffbox with applied gold, Baroque style. Personalized image of luxury and nobility. Observes baroque proportions, canons and forms. Fits perfectly into the anatomy of the hand. The mysterious shimmer of silver pleasantly sets off the festive and sublime sparkle of golden curls and shoots that adorned the snuffbox from all sides. St. Petersburg 185? 84 standard silver, gilding. Assay master Branderburg Eduard Fedorovich 1850-1866 Author`s initials: SE. Ernst Karl. (Ernst Car). Known as a goldsmith since 1800. He had a workshop in 1849. There are works of the 1850s. Weight: 129 gr.

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VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

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CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

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SILVER CIGARETTE CASE AND MATCHBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL.MOSCOW, MASTER V. AKIMOV, 1899–1908

SILVER CIGARETTE CASE AND MATCHBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL.MOSCOW, MASTER V. AKIMOV, 1899–1908

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HANGING OIL LAMP DESIGNED BY SERGEI VASHKOV. P.I. OLOVYANISHNIKOV & SONS RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1911

HANGING OIL LAMP DESIGNED BY SERGEI VASHKOV. P.I. OLOVYANISHNIKOV & SONS RUSSIAN EMPIRE, MOSCOW, 1911

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IVAN KONSTANTINOVICH AIVAZOVSKY (1817-1900). “LIGHTHOUSE” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

IVAN KONSTANTINOVICH AIVAZOVSKY (1817-1900). “LIGHTHOUSE” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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D. Sannikov. Abstract composition. Russia 1920s.

D. Sannikov. Abstract composition. Russia 1920s.

ICON OF CHRIST PANTOCRATOR IN A GILT SILVER OKLAD WITH ENAMELS RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1891

ICON OF CHRIST PANTOCRATOR IN A GILT SILVER OKLAD WITH ENAMELS RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1891

The icon Christ Pantocrator presents a half-length depiction of Christ, executed in an academic manner characteristic of Moscow icon-painting workshops of the late 19th century. Christ is shown according to traditional Pantocrator iconography, with the right hand raised in blessing and the open Gospel held in the left. The facial features are rendered with refined modelling, soft tonal transitions, and a restrained, noble palette, reflecting the influence of academic painting on ecclesiastical art of the period.The icon is set in a finely crafted gilt silver oklad, richly decorated with polychrome enamels applied to the halo, borders, and corner elements. The ornamental programme combines vegetal and geometric motifs, executed with exceptional precision in repoussé and chasing techniques. The vivid blue, turquoise, white, and red enamels enhance the solemn character of the image and attest to the high artistic standards of prestigious Moscow commissions of the late 19th century. Stylistically, the oklad reflects the Neo-Russian movement, incorporating elements of Historicism alongside early Art Nouveau tendencies.Marks: Maker’s mark “АМ” in Cyrillic, attributed to Alexander Alekseevich Mukhin; Moscow assay office mark with silver standard “84”; Assay master’s mark “Л.О.” – Lev Fyodorovich Oleks; Date “1891”.Dimensions: 27 × 22.5 cm.Condition: Good. The painted surface shows no significant losses. The gilt silver oklad displays an even age-related patina; enamels are well preserved. Structurally stable.

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THE FEODOROVSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN A GILT SILVER MOUNT WITH ENAMELS. WORKSHOP OF VASILY SEMYONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1890

THE FEODOROVSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN A GILT SILVER MOUNT WITH ENAMELS. WORKSHOP OF VASILY SEMYONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1890

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RUSSIAN SILVER CLOISONNÉ SHOT CUP. GUSTAV KLINGERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1893

RUSSIAN SILVER CLOISONNÉ SHOT CUP. GUSTAV KLINGERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1893

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NUDE RECLINING WOMAN, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

NUDE RECLINING WOMAN, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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

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

CRIMEAN LANDSCAPE WITH A SEASHORE AND CYPRESSES RUSSIA, 1920s–1930s

CRIMEAN LANDSCAPE WITH A SEASHORE AND CYPRESSES RUSSIA, 1920s–1930s

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SILVER-GILT TEA GLASS HOLDER. ODIOT FRANCE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVER-GILT TEA GLASS HOLDER. ODIOT FRANCE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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

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

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

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

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