Russian, silver glass holder Bogatyrskaya Zastava. Moscow, Georgy (Egor) Samoshin, 1908–1917.

Russian, silver glass holder Bogatyrskaya outpost. Moscow, Georgy Samoshin, 1908–1917. Sculptural and weighty to the touch, the personification of the epic antiquity of the Russian Art Nouveau era. The plot, semantic and compositional basis are three heroes, on the cylindrical body of the glass holder, and a song about the prophetic Oleg - in a high, style-forming handle. The heroes are presented with shields against the background of the fortifications of the outpost and the cordon barrier. Three original characters are conveyed in the characteristic plasticity of the faces and helmets of the warriors. The high, open loop of the handle not only stylizes Slavic wood carving, but also the skinny head of a horse hints at the details of the song about the prophetic Oleg. With its funeral feasts, campaigns, organic unity of nature and man. This is how the ritual of tea drinking is exalted and glorified, connecting us to the unbroken line of experiences of our ancestors. In general, the work represents one of the successful examples of a stylistically integral and figuratively capacious continuation of the heroic theme, so beloved in the era of Russian Art Nouveau. Casting, embossing. Marked with the Moscow hallmark of 84 silver samples of 1908-1917 and the personal hallmark of the master G. SAMOSHIN under medals of art and industrial exhibitions. Height 11 cm. Weight: 274 g.