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RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER SNUFFBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. 6TH MOSCOW JEWELLERS’ ARTEL  RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER SNUFFBOX WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. 6TH MOSCOW JEWELLERS’ ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
A vivid and artistically coherent example of late Russian Art Nouveau, this silver snuffbox was produced by the craftsmen of the 6th Moscow Jewellers’ Artel between 1908 and 1917. The octagonal form of the body emphasises the architectural clarity of the object and provides a structural framework for a complex, multi-layered decorative programme characteristic of Moscow enamel production in the early twentieth century.The body and hinged lid are adorned with high-quality cloisonné enamel on silver, executed with finely applied silver cloisons and a rich, carefully balanced colour palette. The decorative composition combines geometric bands, vegetal motifs and symbolic representations of natural elements. The central motif on the lid depicts a mythical flower-tree bearing fruits and berries, as if emerging from the edge of an epic forest. Its symmetrical growth establishes the vertical axis of the composition and alludes to themes of life cycles, growth and fertility.In the corner zones and along the lateral registers, an ambivalent system of undulating and spiral motifs unfolds. In the upper areas these forms evoke the celestial sphere, clouds and rain-bearing skies, while in the lower registers they transform into images of meadow grasses, bodies of water and fertile earth. The side panels alternate scenes of vegetal flowering and aquatic symbolism, complemented by bands of diamonds, diagonals and spirals. The chamfered corners are articulated with dynamic diagonal compositions set against a light enamel ground, enhancing the sense of rhythm and movement.The interior surface of the snuffbox is fully gilded.Hallmarks: Mark “6MA”, 6th Moscow Jewellers’ Artel; State assay mark indicating silver fineness “84”, corresponding to the period 1908–1917; additional technological mark. On the inner rim of the bezel: a pair of French import marks in the form of swans within ovals.Dimensions: Height 2.5 cm; length 8 cm; width 6.6 cm.Weight: 130.0 g.Condition: Good.Provenance: Private European collection.
5500 EUR
Russian silver vase with crystal. Ivan Khlebnikov. Moscow 1908-1917
Russian silver vase with crystal. Ivan Khlebnikov. Moscow 1908-1917
An exquisite silver vase with a crystal insert, made by the famous Russian jewelry firm of I. Khlebnikov, supplier to the Imperial Court in the early 20th century. The vase combines the richness of decorative elements and the subtlety of jewelry craftsmanship, characteristic of the best works of Moscow masters. The crystal bowl of the vase has a complex cut with a sophisticated pattern that creates a play of light, and its upper edge is decorated with carved fan-shaped elements that give the vessel a refined aesthetic. The base of the vase is decorated with a carved rosette. The silver base is richly decorated with relief wreaths, garlands and classical ornaments. The handles of the vase, made in the form of stylized architectural elements with floral motifs, emphasize the elegance and monumentality of the form. Four exquisite legs with plant decor complete the composition, giving it a balanced and harmonious look. Hallmarks: Full hallmark: KHLEBNIKOV, corresponding to the firm of Khlebnikov, supplier to the Imperial Court. Small hallmark with the letters IKH, Hallmark of the Moscow Assay Office 1908-1917 with the image of a woman`s head facing right, with the number 84 and a letter in an oval, Additional round hallmark with a woman`s head facing right. Dimensions: Height: 12 cm, Width: 32 cm, Depth: 13 cm. Gross weight 1275 grams.Historical background: Ivan Khlebnikov`s firm was founded in the 1860s and quickly gained recognition for its outstanding jewelry, made in the best traditions of Russian and European art. In 1872, the company was awarded the title of official supplier to the Imperial Court, which was recognition of the highest quality of its products. The company participated in many international exhibitions, receiving prestigious awards for craftsmanship and artistic style. In 1917, after the October Revolution, the company ceased to exist.
5000 EUR
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