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RUSSIAN SILVER SPOON WITH A PAINTED ENAMEL COMPOSITION “TROIKA”. WORKSHOP OF VASILY IVANOVICH KANGIN RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899-1908

RUSSIAN SILVER SPOON WITH A PAINTED ENAMEL COMPOSITION “TROIKA”. WORKSHOP OF VASILY IVANOVICH KANGIN RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1899-1908

A Russian silver spoon with a vivid painted enamel composition titled “Troika”, executed in the characteristic artistic manner of the late 19th century in the workshop of Vasily Ivanovich Kangin. The oval bowl features a dynamic genre scene depicting a Russian troika rushing through a winter landscape. The composition is distinguished by a rich and saturated colour palette and the careful rendering of the horses, the coachman, and the passengers. The contrast between the cinnabar-red background and the light snowy ground enhances the decorative effect and emphasises the high level of miniature enamel painting.The handle of the spoon is formed as a stylised tree trunk and surmounted by an expressive sculptural figure of a climbing bear. This animal motif, traditionally associated with the image of Russia, was particularly sought after in Russian decorative and applied arts at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The modelling of the handle demonstrates a high quality of casting and chasing, with finely detailed textures of bark and animal fur. The interior of the bowl is fully gilded, lending the object a ceremonial character while simultaneously providing a protective function.Marks: Saint Petersburg assay marks with the silver standard “84”, dating to 1899-1908; maker’s mark “VK” – Vasily Ivanovich Kangin.Dimensions: Length 20 cm; bowl width 4.2 cm.Weight: 61 g.Condition: Good. Gilding evenly preserved. Enamel painting without losses or chips. Minor signs of wear consistent with the age of the object.Provenance: Private collection.

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A finely crafted silver kovsh of intimate scale, produced in the workshops of the Moscow 20 Artel during the height of Russian Art Nouveau. The elegant elongated form, with a gently shaped spout and a scrolling handle, creates a balanced and harmonious silhouette. The body is decorated with polychrome painted enamel applied over delicate filigree, forming a rich floral composition of budding and blossoming motifs characteristic of the period. The colour palette combines deep greens, blues, pinks and ochre tones, enhanced by a gilded background. The interior is fully gilded, reinforcing the decorative richness and ceremonial character of the piece.Hallmarks: Artel mark “20A” of the Moscow jewellery artel; Russian silver hallmark “84” with a kokoshnik head facing right, Moscow Assay Office; additional assay mark.Dimensions: Height - 3.5 cm; length including spout and handle - 7.9 cm.Weight: 48 g.Condition: In good overall condition.Provenance: Private collection.

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SILVER PHOTO FRAME WITH POLYCHROME CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. ANTIP KUZMICHEV FACTORY RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1899–1908

SILVER PHOTO FRAME WITH POLYCHROME CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. ANTIP KUZMICHEV FACTORY RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1899–1908

A Russian silver photo frame produced at the Moscow factory of Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries represents an accomplished example of high decorative and applied art from the late Historicist period with early Art Nouveau influences. The composition is based on a symmetrical arrangement of two oval apertures unified by an architectural silhouette with a pronounced central cartouche and refined finial. The surface is lavishly decorated with vegetal ornament executed in the cloisonné enamel technique using delicate wire partitions.The polychrome palette features deep cobalt blues, emerald greens, opaque white and wine-red tones, harmoniously contrasted against the warm gilded ground of the silver. The ornamental motifs display rhythmic precision and refined graphic clarity, lending the object a sense of jewelled lightness and artistic sophistication. Faceted glass panels enhance the decorative effect, creating an interplay of light and emphasising the depth of the enamel work.The frame is designed for versatile use, fitted with a stable folding stand for tabletop display and a suspension loop for wall mounting. Such photo frames were intended for formal interiors, serving not only a practical function but also as a prestigious decorative object reflecting the taste and social standing of the owner.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “AK” in a rectangular cartouche – Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev; State assay mark with silver fineness “84” and a kokoshnik-headed female profile facing left; Assay master’s mark “IL” – Ivan Lebedkin, Moscow assay district, corresponding to the period 1899–1908.Dimensions: Height: 13.5 cm. Length: 12.6 cm.Weight: 160 g.Condition: Good. Enamel with minor age-related wear, no losses. Stable construction, original glass preserved.Provenance: Private collection.

Russian Still Life with Samovar, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas

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Juri Saarikoski (Finland, Born 1961), Portrait of His Dying Father, 1983

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Russian School, 18th Century: Man Combing His Hair, Oil on Canvas

Russian School, 18th Century: Man Combing His Hair, Oil on Canvas

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