19. SILVER LADLE IN THE FORM OF A SLAVIC BOAT WITH A WARRIOR FIGURE SAZIKOV, MOSCOW, 1891

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 13
Auction begins: 29 Nov 2025 12:00
Estimate: 4000-6000 EUR
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SILVER LADLE IN THE FORM OF A SLAVIC BOAT WITH A WARRIOR FIGURE SAZIKOV, MOSCOW, 1891

A rare silver ladle shaped as a stylized Slavic boat, crafted by the renowned Sazikov firm in 1891. The sculptural body is adorned with chased ornament resembling scaled boat plating. The bow is decorated with volutes centered by a warrior’s shield, while the handle takes the form of a pine cone garland topped by a seated warrior in full armour and helmet, sword in hand. The interior is richly fire-gilt, evoking the shimmering seabed.

The piece is a sculptural interpretation of the legendary boat of Sadko, the epic Novgorodian gusli player and seafarer. The figure of the warrior seated at the stern evokes Sadko himself — a poetic and heroic symbol of the Russian spirit.

Marks:Full mark of the Sazikov firm with the Imperial double-headed eagle, indicating supplier status to the Imperial Court; Moscow assay mark with initials “L.O” over 1891 (unidentified assayer active 1890–1895); city mark of Moscow (St. George slaying the dragon) in a rectangular shield with cut corners; silver purity mark “84” in rectangular shield.

Dimensions:Height: 28 cm; Width: 42 cm; Depth: 17 cm.

Weight:2.544 kg.

Condition:Excellent museum condition. Fire-gilding slightly darkened from age; clear marks. No losses to sculptural or decorative elements. Later suspension hole.

Provenance:Private collection.

Condition: Good
Material: Silver 84, Gilding
Product sizes: Height - 28cm, Width - 42cm, Depth - 17cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Style: Neo-Russian
Country: Russia
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