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Russian presentation silver kovsh in Modern style. Alexander Vyakeva. Faberge. Saint Petersburg, early 20th century
Russian presentation silver kovsh in Modern style. Alexander Vyakeva. Faberge. Saint Petersburg, early 20th century
A unique Russian silver kovsh in the Art Nouveau style, made at the beginning of the 20th century by the famous silversmith Alexander Vyakeva for the renowned firm of K. Faberge. The kovsh is distinguished by its exquisite form, reminiscent of an ancient Russian boat descended from the drawings of Ivan Bilibin, which gives it a characteristic historical and cultural shade inherent in the Art Nouveau period. Particular attention is drawn to the decorative elements located along the sides of the product, made in the form of shields, inlaid with natural Jasper cut cabochon, which give the kovsh a unique shine and elegance. The handle of the ladle is made in an intricate form imitating the stern and rudder of an ancient boat. Hallmarks: K. Faberge under a double-headed eagle - a hallmark indicating that the ladle belongs to the St. Petersburg branch of the jewelry firm of Karl Faberge, which was famous for its luxurious and refined products, the hallmark of the St. Petersburg Assay District used in the period from 1908 to 1917, consisting of the letter a, a woman`s head in a kokoshnik, turned to the right with the numbers 84 located in an oval shield. The master`s name with the initials in Latin AW corresponding to the hallmark of the famous silversmith Alexander Vyakev. Inventory number 18458 is an important element for identifying and recording products of the firm of K. Faberge. The presentation ladle is a magnificent example of the Russian jewelry tradition of the early twentieth century, combining art, history and high craftsmanship. It is a rare and valuable exhibit made for the famous Faberge firm. Dimensions: height 11 cm, width 13 cm, length 28 cm, weight - 625 grams.
Begins 30.11.2024
Silver photo frame with guilloché enamel. Saint Petersburg. I.S. Britsyn. 1908-1917.
Silver photo frame with guilloché enamel. Saint Petersburg. I.S. Britsyn. 1908-1917.
Master of the Faberge company I. Britsyn. Silver photo frame with guilloché enamel. St. Petersburg, 1908-1917. Silver, carving, blue guilloché enamel, beveled glass. Hallmarks: 84 samples, female head in a kokoshnik, facing to the right and code of the St. Petersburg Assay Office, workshop “BRITSYN”, “I.B”. Dimensions: height 10 cm, frame diameter – 9.8 cm, clear diameter – 5.8 cm O. Weight: 248 g. Britsyn Ivan Savelievich (1870-1952). Former employee of the Faberge company in St. Petersburg (“Our former employee.” From the notebook of Eugene Faberge - Tatiana Faberge Archive, Versonne, France). He passed the exam to become a goldsmith in March 1903 and opened his own enterprise, “Russian Enamel” (Malaya Konyushennaya Street, 12), where 10-15 people worked. The companys products were awarded a gold medal at the St. Petersburg Craft Exhibition in 1909. In 1910 – 1917 Ivan Britsyn repeatedly supplied his products to the courts of members of the imperial family and to the Cabinet of His Majesty. Ivan Britsyns products were in constant demand on the English market. He made products made of stone and purple, collaborated with A. Sumin. During the NEP period he had his own workshop (1923). Britsyns products are often exhibited at auctions at the worlds largest auction houses and are listed along with Faberge items. Britsyn managed to create his own creative style, unlike Faberge, the distinctive features of which are original shaping, large guilloche patterns of unexpected geometry and a more contrasting and “thick” palette of enamels. Cigarette cases with pale blue and white transparent enamel are considered Britsyns calling card. Britsyn, one of the few, besides Faberge, made table clocks. The revolution of 1917 interrupted the work of the extraordinary jeweler. Information about his work in the period 1924-1952. are very scarce, but it is known that Ivan Savelyevich continued to work in his specialty.
Begins 30.11.2024
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