110. SILVER TOBACCO BOX WITH ENAMEL DECORATION CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · PART II
Auction begins: 03 May 2026 10:00
Estimate: 200-300 EUR
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SILVER TOBACCO BOX WITH ENAMEL DECORATION CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An exquisite silver box of rectangular form with gently rounded corners, decorated on both sides with polychrome enamel. The enamel decoration is composed of lush floral arrangements featuring fully blossomed peonies, buds, and dense foliage. The ornament is applied to both the lid and the reverse side, forming a cohesive decorative ensemble.

The composition is executed in a manner characteristic of Chinese decorative art, with softly modelled petals and subtle tonal gradations. The peonies, rendered in lilac-purple and white tones with green foliage, are associated in Chinese artistic tradition with notions of honour, wealth, rank, and prosperity. In museum descriptions, they are often identified as one of the most significant auspicious motifs in Chinese decorative arts.

The smooth silver side panels form a restrained frame for the enamel plaques. The hinge is neatly constructed, and the lid closes tightly. The object was intended for storing tobacco or smoking accessories and belongs to the category of Chinese export silver of the early 20th century, a period when decorative works in metal, enamel, lacquer, and porcelain were actively produced for both the domestic market and international trade.

Marks: Absent or indistinct on the present example.
Dimensions: Length: cm; Width: cm; Height: cm.
Weight: g.
Condition: Good. Minor signs of use. The enamel is well preserved, with possible minimal age-related hairline cracks.
Provenance: Private collection.

Condition: Good, with traces of use
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Silver, Enamel
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Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Gifts: Smoking room
Style: Asian Art
Country: China
Period: 20th century
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