Lot 100-108 (Click on the image to blow up to full screen size).
Lot 100-108 (Click on the image to blow up to full screen size).
100, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL LOBED CIRCULAR BOWL. The lobes enameled with shaded scrolling
flowers and foliage against alternating red & white grounds. The top border
enameled turquoise blue with shaded rosettes between the lobes. Cyrillic makers
mark of Nickolai Zverev, Moscow 1899-1908. Dia.4”.
Estimate........................... $2,500-$3,500
101, A FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMELED SUGAR BOWL. The body enameled with 8 colors of cloisonné against a
gilded ground. The swing handle enameled ensuite. Cyrillic makers mark GE Moscow
1908-17, Dia.5”. Estimate..................$1,500-$2,500
102, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL COVERED CIRCULAR BOX. The body having oval cartouches with shaded
flowers and scrolling foliage against a white ground. The overall body of the
box enameled in blue. The lid & finial enameled ensuite. Makers mark
unclear, possibly Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow 1899-1908. Dia.2 5/8”.
Estimate................ $2,500-$3,500
103, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL CUP with beautiful shaded flowers against a cream ground. The high
handle also decorated with shaded enameling. The ring foot further decorated
with turquoise beading. Makers mark of Maria Semenova, Moscow 1908-17. A fine
art nouveau example of one of the best enamellists to work in Russia. H.2
7/8”.
Estimate ................$1,500-$2,500
104,
A MASSIVE RUSSIAN CHAMPLEVE ENAMELED GILDED SILVER SALT THRONE of exceptional
quality. The body overall enameled with 5 color champleve enamel in traditional
Russian design against a gilded ground. The “Lid” further enameled with the
Cyrillic initials “I.B.” The silver of very heavy gauge giving the piece
exceptional weight. Marked in Cyrillic “I. Khlebnikov” under the Imperial
Warrant, Moscow 1895. H.4.5”.
Estimate................................................... $4,000-$6,000
105, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL CREAMER. The body decorated with birds surrounded by lovely shaded
flowers and scrolling foliage against a stippled gilt ground, bordered top and
bottom with turquoise beading. The handle and spout decorated ensuite. Marked
with Cyrillic initials of Nikolai Zverev, Moscow 1908-17, L.4.5”.
Estimate....................... $1,000-$1,500
106, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL CHARKA. The circular body and wide flat handle decorated with
shaded scrolling foliage offset by light blue cloisonné geometric borders, all
against a stippled gilt ground. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Maria
Semenova, Moscow 1899-1908. L.4 3/8”.
Estimate......................................... $1,500-$2,000
107,
A VERY FINE RUSSIAN SHADED ENAMEL HAND MIRROR of traditional shape. The body
overall enameled with shaded scrolling foliage against a stippled gilt ground.
The front and back of the mirror separated by cobalt blue and white cloisonné
scallops. The beveled glass mirror bordered by turquoise beading. Marked with
the Cyrillic initials of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow pre 1899. A very fine example of
this well known makers work. Estimate....................................
$2,500-$3,500
108, A FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMEL SALT THRONE. The body overall enameled in traditional 5 color scrolling
foliage and geometric cloisonné designs bordered by turquoise beading. The seat
back having an empty central cartouche. Makers mark illegible, Moscow 1908-17.
H.3.25”. Estimate $1,500-$2,500
Lot 108A-116
108A, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH OF PAN SLAVIC DESIGN. The body fully enameled with muted
tones of dark and light blue, red, pink, green and yellow. The oval body
surmounted by a fantastic high handle. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of
Feoder Ruckert, Moscow 1908-17, 88 silver standard. Feodor Ruckert is well known
to have retailed many exquisite cloisonné objects through Fabergé. L.3.75”.
Estimate
$2,000-$3,000
109, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH of traditional form. The body fully enameled with shaded
flowers and foliage against a sea foam green ground. The top edge of the body
having a dark red ground. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Feodor Ruckert,
Moscow 1899-1908. A lovely example of Ruckert’s early work. L.4.75”.
Estimate.................... $3,500-$4,500
110, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH of traditional form. The body and handle both decorated with
exquisite multi-color shaded flowers and foliage against a stipled gilt ground.
The handle and base bordered by turquoise beading. The interior lightly gilded.
Monogrammed under the handle. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Maria
Semenova, Moscow 1908-17. Also having scratched inv. #1766. L.4.75”. Estimate
$1,500-$2,000
111, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH of traditional form. The body and handle both covered with
very nice shaded flowers, foliage and geometric designs against shaded and
non-shaded enamel grounds. Interior lightly gilded. Marked 11th Artel, Moscow
1908-17. Exceptional detail. L.3.5”.
Estimate................................... $800-$1,500
112, A VERY FINE FABERGÉ
COPPER BOWL. The center of the bowl decorated with a crowned double headed
Imperial Eagle, with a central cartouche of St. George slaying the Dragon on its
breast. Also having the Cyrillic words “War” 1914, and K. Fabergé around
the interior borders. During the austere war years. Fabergé produced a number
of these bowls in brass, copper and silver. In good condition these are quite
scarce. Excellent condition. Dia.4.25”. Estimate................ $1,500-$2,500
113, AN EXTREMELY FINE
RUSSIAN SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH. The body of oval form on an elevated ring foot,
having a flat handle. The prow surmounted by a pine cone finial. The entire
surface of this kovsh, both inside and out flooded with shaded enamel flowers
and foliage against a green ground. The interior highlighted with a pair of
exceptionally executed fanciful enameled exotic birds. 88 silver standard,
Moscow 1899-1908. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Feodor Ruckert. An
exceptional example of Ruckert’s work. Excellent condition, L.5”. Estimate
.............$4,500-$5,500
114, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH. The body of traditional oval form with a hook handle having
shaded enamel foliage between borders of white enamel beading against a stippled
gilt ground, marked with the Cyrillic initials of Vasilly Agafonov, Moscow
1908-17. L.4 1/8”. Estimate
$1,000-$1,500
115, A FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMEL KOVSH. The body of traditional oval form, with an unusual style hook
handle. Overall enameled with multicolor cloisonné foliage between white and
turquoise beaded borders against a gilded ground. Circa 1900 with later marks.
L.4.25”. Estimate.................................$800-$1,200
116, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH. The body of oval form on a raised circular base, also
having a flat handle & pine cone finial on the prow. The entire kovsh fully
enameled w/shaded flowers & foliage against a green ground. The center
of the interior with a finely enameled bird in an oval cartouche surrounded by
light blue beading. Marked with the Cyrillic initials for Feodor Ruckert, over
struck by the retailers mark Ovchinnikov, Moscow 1899-1908. In addition to his
own shop, Ruckert sold his enamels through other important retailers such as
Fabergé, Ovchinnikov, Kurlykov, Marshak & others. L.4”.
Estimate.................................. $3,500-$4,500
Lot 117-124
117,
A BRONZE BUST OF RUSSIAN AUTHOR IVAN TURGENIEFF 19th century, by V. de L.
Isgoy. Dark rich deep brown patina and resting on a Karellian birch plinth.
H.12.25”. Estimate.................. $2,500-$3,500. Ivan Sergeyevich
Turgenev (1818-1883) was considered the foremost stylist in Russian literature.
Turgenev was born in Orël in central Russia and educated at the Universities of
Saint Petersburg and Berlin. His first published work, the long poem Parasha
1843, was well received by literary critics, and the publication of several of
his short stories established Turgenev as a significant Russian writer. He was
involved in the controversy between two groups of intellectuals, the
Westernizers & the Slavophiles. The Westernizers, with whom Turgenev sided,
urged Russians to incorporate the best aspects of European culture into their
lives, while the Slavophiles believed that native Russian customs should remain
untainted by foreign influences. After 1871 Turgenev lived in Paris.
118, A VERY FINE
IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CARVED CHARGER, 1887. The large & impressive circular
plaque intricately carved in the Pan Slavic style. The borders with carved
relief inscription, “To Her Imperial Highness Princess Yevgeniya
Maximiliyanovna of Oldenburg.” At center the Imperial Russian Coat of Arms and
the Coat of Arms of Princes Yevgeniya and carved in relief “Housewarming from
the Chertkov and Sverbeyev families 1887.” Verso with makers plaque in
Cyrillic “F. Schilling – Moscow”. Dia.15”.
Estimate..........$2,500-$3,500
119, A LARGE RUSSIAN
COPPER BOWL, late 19th century in the 17th century style. Heavily repousséd,
the Imperial double headed eagle in the cavette. The inner border inscribed in
Old Slavonic “God Bless Our Great Lord and Tsar, the Great Prince Alexi
Michailovich”. Probably Sergiy Posad or Abramstevo workshops. Dia.10.75”.
Estimate...................... $800-$1,200
120,
A NICE RUSSIAN FIGURAL GROUP OF 2 COSSACKS sharing a campfire. Both dressed in
their traditional attire. One leaning on his rifle, one reclining with his dog
resting its head on his leg. Mounted on a rectangular marble base. 11.75” x
4.5” x 7.25”. Estimate.......................... $1,500-$2,500
121, A NICE RUSSIAN ARTS
AND CRAFTS COPPER KOVSH, circa 1900. Traditional oval form with long back
handle. Overall hand hammered. Front and handle nicely riveted to body. An
interesting piece. Circa 1900. L.7.25”.
Estimate.......................$300-$500
122, A LARGE AND FINE
RUSSIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL MOUNTED WOODEN FORK AND SPOON SET. Both the spoon and
fork are finely made with multi-color cloisonné enameled silver handles. 84
standard silver, c1908-17. L.10”.
Estimate..................$300-$500
123, A RUSSIAN BRASS
WALL MOUNTED MATCH HOLDER in the shape of a Boyar. Late 19th century. H.4”.
Estimate
$100-$200
124, A FINE AND LARGE
RUSSIAN CIGAR CASE. The body made of Karellian Birch. The lid mounted with
various enamel plaques. L.6.5”. Estimate $300-$500
Lot 125-137
125, A RUSSIAN WOODEN
PLAQUE of Czar Alexander II. The oval plaque portraying a profile bust in
uniform. The top of the frame surmounted with the Imperial Russian Crown. An
interesting display piece. Circa 1890. 11.5”x9”.
Estimate.................. $200-$300
126, AN INTERESTING
EARLY SOVIET GILDED BRONZE FIGURE of a blacksmith. Inscribed in Cyrillic
“Moscow 1922” and artist signed “N. Bichkov”. H.8.5”.
Estimate............................ $300-$500
127, A FINE RUSSIAN
WOODEN BREAD PLATE. The finely executed plate with carvings of a sheaf of grain,
a scythe, a plow in the cavetto and in Cyrillic “Give Us Our Daily Bread”
against a finely tooled ground around the outer border. An excellent example in
fine condition. Dia.11.25”, circa late 19th century.
Estimate.................................. $ 300-$500
128, AN INTERESTING
GROUP OF 3 RUSSIAN COMMEMORATIVE TIN CUPS. Commemorating various events: the
first dated October 20, 1894. The second dated November 14, 1894 with an
Imperial cypher and coat of arms. The third commemorating the Coronation of
Nicholas II, dated March 14, 1896 with portraits of Nicholas II and Alexandra,
their entwined cypher and the Imperial eagle. H.4.75”-5”.
Estimate...............$300-$500
129, A RUSSIAN BRASS PAN
SLAVIC DESIGN PHOTO FRAME, 19th century. A very interesting frame with the
traditional Russian design of a house with stylized birds on the roof and two
men on either side sitting on barrels playing Balalaikas. H.8 1/8”. Estimate
$100-$200
130, A FINE AND
INTERESTING RUSSIAN FOLK ART CARVED WOODEN BOX dated 1892. A large and
impressive table box carved in fine relief around the sides with foliate designs
while the lid displays a wonderful rendition of a house with two sentries on
either side of the main entrance carved in relief “Frantzuzkiy Avoratziy
Izrazen 1892 Nisha” under the building. 9”x6.75”x3.75”. Excellent
condition. Estimate $300-$500
131, A FINE AND UNUSUAL
RUSSIAN FOLK ART LETTER STAND. The four sides applied with a brass repoussé
overlay in high relief design of double-headed Imperial eagles against floral
and foliate reserves. The hinged base further opens to reveal a hidden stamp
tray. An unusual and interesting piece. Probably Sergiy Posad workshop.
Estimate.................. $300-$500
132, A FANTASTIC RUSSIAN
HAMMERED COPPER BOWL, circa 1900. The oval bowl set in the center with an old
Russian copper coin and on the rim with two green cabochon stones. The applied
handle shaped as a crowned double headed eagle. The eagle embellished with
multi-color enamel and two large light purple stones. Overall an incredible arts
and crafts object. 7.5”x7.25”.
Estimate...............................$500-$750
133,
AN INTERESTING IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PLAQUE depicting Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra
and their daughter Olga. Apparently commemorating the birth of the Grand
Duchess. Dia.6”. Estimate................. $200-$300
134, A FINE RUSSIAN
SILVER AND ENAMEL MOUNTED WOODEN SPOON. The silver handle decorated with
multi-color cloisonné. L.6 3/8”.
Estimate.................................$100-$150
135, A PAIR OF FINELY
WOVEN RUSSIAN CASES. A Cigar Case and Match Safe. Both intricately woven and
inlaid with tiny parquet. The match safe also applied with a striker on the
base. Very interesting set. L.6” and L.2 5/8”.
Estimate.........................$200-$400
136, A FINE PAIR OF
RUSSIAN KARELIAN BIRCH CIGARETTE CASES, 19th century. Both well carved with
tight fitting lids and hinges. L.5 ¼” and L.4 3/8”.
Estimate.......................................... $200-$400
137, A SPECTACULAR FABERGE ENAMEL 3-PIECE TEA SET. This
incredible tea set is the epitome of Feodor Ruckert’s Pan Slavic enameling
that was retailed by Faberge. It incorporates every aspect of his stylized
floral and foliate designs intermingled with various geometric shapes. All of
this entirely engulfed in the muted vegetable colors of enamel that Ruckert both
pioneered and triumphed in. This set is fully marked with the Cyrillic initials
of Feodor Ruckert, over struck by K. Faberge, under the Imperial warrant. It
also includes Faberge’s scratched inventory number, and the 88 silver standard
with the right facing Kohoshnik of Moscow for 1908-17. Incredibly rare set!
Teapot H.6.5”. Estimate...........$35,000-$45,000
Lot 138-141
138, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMEL 3-PIECE TEA SET. This fine quality tea set is decorated with scrolling
multi-color cloisonné flowers and foliage between borders of white beads
against a stippled gilt ground. The lids of the teapot & sugar are further
decorated with finely enameled geometric designs. Their finials and the heat
spacers on the teapot are mother-of-pearl. Marked under bases with Cyrillic
initials of Vasilly Agafonov, Moscow 1899-1908. Also later Faberge marks. Teapot
L.6.75”. Estimate................ $5,000-$8,000
139, A FINE PAIR OF
RUSSIAN ENAMEL SALTS WITH SPOONS. Salts decorated with very fine quality
multi-color cloisonné against a stippled gilt ground. Matching spoons decorated
ensuite. Marked the 11th Artel, Moscow 1908-17. Dia.2.25”. Estimate........................
$800-$1,200
140, A VERY FINE PAIR OF
RUSSIAN ENAMEL TEAGLASS HOLDERS. The sides finely champleve enameled in both
geometric and foliate designs. The bases decorated with plique-a-jour enamel in
geometric patterns. Marked Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow 1899-1908. Note: Very finely
executed. Dia.2.5”. Estimate....................... $3,000-$4,000
141, A FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMEL SALT DISH. The bulbous body covered with scrolling foliage and flowers
between borders of turquoise beads, sitting on an elevated ring foot decorated
with blue and white geometric enamel. Nikolaev Allekseev, Moscow, pre-1896.
Dia.2.5”. Estimate..................$400-$600
Lot 142-148
142, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMEL CARD CASE. The case overall enameled with multi-color flowers and foliage
against a stippled gilt ground. Highlighted by an exceptional en plein painting
of the Jack of Clubs on the front of the box. The top of the hinged lid having
an un-engraved oval cartouche. Well marked for the 11th Artel, Moscow 1908-17.
88 Standard silver. Note: A rare & exceptional piece. H.3 7/8”. Overall
excellent. Estimate.................$15,000-$18,000
143,
A VERY FINE FABERGE PHOTO FRAME. The finely cut and polished rectangular shaped
Karellian Birch polished frame appointed with strawberry red enameled silver
mounts. Well marked with Faberge in full, workmasters initials of Anders
Nevalainen, scratched inventory number 14132, and 88 silver standard, 1896-1908.
An exceptional piece in every way. H.6.5”.
Estimate....................................... $10,000-$15,000
144, A VERY FINE FABERGE
SILVER AND TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL FRAME. The circular silver frame enameled oyster
white over a wavy ground, having a simple silver outer border and a beaded
aperture. Further decorated with ribbon tied laurel leaves. The ivory body
mounted with a silver scroll strut. Marked Faberge in full, initials of
workmaster Henrik Wigstrom, 1908-17, St. Petersburg, 91 silver standard.
Dia.3.25”. Estimate
$10,000-$15,000
145, A FINE FABERGE
CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL KOVSH. The lobed circular body mounted with a high square
handle. The enameled body decorated with alternating stylized flowers and
double-headed eagles on the raised lobes. The unusual handle decorated with a
combination of stylized flowers and geometric shapes. Marked with Cyrillic K.
Faberge overstriking Feordor Ruckert’s initials, Moscow 1908-17, 88 standard.
silver. Another fine example of Faberge Pan Slavic cloisonné enamel. Dia.3”.
Estimate................ $4,000-$6,000
146, AN INTERESTING
RUSSIAN SILVER FIGURAL BELLPUSH. The frog shaped silver body surmounted by a
gold mounted ruby pushpiece. Marked under base with Cyrillic initials “E.N.”,
Moscow 1899-1908. L.2.25”. Estimate
$1,500-$2,500
147, A VERY FINE FABERGE
GOLD MOUNTED SILVER CIGARETTE CASE. Unique cylindrical shaped reeded silver case
mounted on either end with gold 5 ruble coins dated 1839 and 1841. Also mounted
with chased gold strap work and a blue stone push piece. Marked with Cyrillic K.
Faberge in full, the Imperial warrant, workmasters initials for Anders
Nevalainen, and 88 silver standard prior to 1896 in St. Petersburg. L.3.25”.
Estimate $7,500-$10,000
148,
Lot 149-156
149, A VERY FINE FABERGE
SILVER & TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL PHOTOGRAPH FRAME. The circular frame covered
with oyster white translucent enamel over an engine turned ground. The aperture
and outer borders beaded. The top of the frame mounted with a large ribbon. The
enamel is further mounted with three garlands of flowers. Marked with Cyrillic
initials of Andrei Gorianov, a known Faberge workmaster, St. Petersburg,
1899-1908. 84 silver standard. Dia.2 5/8”.
Estimate.................................. $4,000-$6,000
150, A VERY FINE FABERGÉ
SILVER &TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL KOVSH. The traditional shaped body decorated on
the exterior with vertical reeding. The flat handle mounted with a 50 Kopeck
coin, period of Alexander III, the base of the kovsh mounted with a silver
ruble, period of Catherine II. The grounds of both coins engraved, then enameled
translucent strawberry red. The prow further mounted with a pine coin finial.
Clearly marked with the workmasters initials of Anders Nevalainen St.
Petersburg, 1908-17. 84 silver standard. L.4.75”. Estimate $7,000-$10,000
151, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
VARI-COLORED GOLD & ENAMEL CHARKA. Deep strawberry red translucent enamel
covers both the inner body and the engine turned exterior of this beautiful cup
mounted with three colors of exceptionally chased gold appointments. From the
yellow gold acanthus leaves around the top rim to the red gold ribbons holding
up the green gold laurel swags to the incredible red gold figural handle. Marked
for Alexander Tillander, St. Petersburg, pre-1896. 56 standard gold. Dia.2.5”.
Estimate ......................$12,000-$18,000
152, A VERY FINE FABERGE
RUSSIAN SILVER & TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE. The rectangular case
bordered with chased silver leaves on either end. The top bottom and four sides
have large panels of oyster white translucent enamel over an engine turned wavy
ground, bordered by lines of white opaque enamel. The gilded interior marked in
Cyrillic Faberge in full, workmaster Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, 1908-17.
88 silver standard. L.3.75”. Estimate...........$8,000-$10,000
153,
A VERY FINE FABERGE SILVER & TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL CIRCULAR BOX. The compressed
circular body adorned with florals. The lid enameled translucent mint green over
a sunburst ground, having a central mount cabochon ruby surrounded by laurel
garlands within a hexagonal design. The circular border further enhanced with
beading. Marked under base K. Faberge in Cyrillic, under the Imperial warrant,
also bearing partial Faberge scratched inventory number, Moscow 1899-1908. 84
standard silver, Dia.2.5”. Estimate.....................................
$4,000-$6,000
154, A VERY FINE FABERGE
SILVER & TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE. The rectangular body covered in
light blue translucent enamel. The lid mounted with a wreath of yellow gold
acanthus leaves over a red gold ribbon. Further mounted with a cabochon
moonstone. The thumbpush also mounted with a moonstone. The gilded interior
marked in Cyrillic Faberge in full, workmasters initials of Feodor Afanassiev,
St. Petersburg, 1899-1908, 88 standard silver. L.3.5”. Estimate...........
$8,000-$12,000
155, A VERY FINE FABERGE
SILVER & TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL PILL BOX. The engine turned grounds on the
circular box covered with blue & turquoise enamel with opaque white enamel
borders. The gilded interior marked with Cyrillic initials of Feodor Afanassiev,
a known Faberge workmaster. Also bearing the scratched inventory number 18643.
St. Petersburg, 1908-17. 88 standard silver. Dia.1.75”. Repair to rim of lid.
Estimate.............................$4,000-$6,000
156, A FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL SILVER EGG. The entire body fully enameled with shaded florals
against a cream ground. The gilded interior marked with the Cyrillic initials of
Maria Semenova, Moscow 1899-1908. L.2.5”. A few small chips, overall nice.
Estimate.........$3,000-$4,000
Lot 156a-156l
156A, A FINE SET OF 6
RUSSIAN ENAMEL SILVER SPOONS. The backs of the bowls & handles adorned with
multi-color cloisonné enamel against a gilt ground. Marks with the initials of
Gustav Klingert, Moscow 1899. L.4.25”. Overall fine. Estimate........................
$500-$750
156B,
A FINE SET OF TWELVE RUSSIAN ENAMELED SPOONS. Each very heavy silver spoon
having the back of the bowl decorated with multi-color fine quality champleve
enamel. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Anton Chevarzin, Moscow 1887. 88
standard silver. L.5 1/8”. Overall nice. Estimate........................
$2,000-$3,000
156C,
A VERY FINE FABERGE ENAMEL SERVING SPOON. The back of the bowl and both sides of
the flat handle decorated with shaded enamel in Pan Slavic floral designs
against the stippled gilt ground of this very heavy spoon. The handle further
decorated with multi-color plique-a-jour designs. Marked with the Cyrillic
initials of Feodor Ruckert overstruck by K. Faberge in full beneath the Imperial
warrant. Moscow 1908-17. Note: Faberge enameled serving spoons are very rare.
L.7 1/8”. Estimate............................. $4,000-$5,000
156D,
TWO FINE RUSSIAN ENAMEL SPOONS. The tea strainer decorated with multi-color
cloisonné enamel on the back of the bowl and both sides of the handle. Maker
E.A. Moscow 1908-17. L.5 7/8”. The second very heavy spoon decorated with
multi-color champleve enamel on the back of the bowl and ll along the handle.
Moscow pre-1896. L.5 ¾”. Estimate.. $700-$900
156E, A FINE AND LARGE
RUSSIAN ENAMEL SERVING SPOON. The back of the bowl decorated with scrolling
foliage in colorful cloisonné inside a border of white beads. The handle
further decorated with multi-color enameling. Marked with Cyrillic initials of
Visilly Agafonov, Moscow pre-1896. L.7¾”. Minor losses, needs cleaning.
Estimate......................... $400-$600
156F, A VERY FINE
RUSSIAN ENAMEL SERVING SPOON. The back of the bowl decorated with a colorful
bird amongst multi-color flowers surrounded by a colorful geometric border.
Marked Ovchinnikov under the Imperial warrant, Moscow, before 1896. 88 standard
silver. L.6”. Estimate.................$600-$800
156G, A VERY FINE
RUSSIAN SHADED ENAMEL SERVING SPOON. The back of the bowl decorated with a
finely painted exotic bird amongst colorful shaded foliage against a green
ground back and by white beading. The finial further decorated with shaded
designs. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Yakov Borisov, Moscow 1899-1908.
L.6.75”. Estimate...... $1,000-$1,500
156H, A VERY FINE
RUSSIAN ENAMEL SPOON. The back of the bowl and the handle both decorated with
fine quality multi-color champleve enamel. Marked for Gustav Klingert, Moscow
1892. L.7”. Estimate.............$500-$700
156I, A NICE QUALITY
RUSSIAN ENAMELED SILVER SUGAR SHOVEL. The handle and the back of the shovel
decorated with scrolling foliage in five color cloisonné enamel inside a border
of turquoise beading against a gilt ground. Moscow pre-1896.L. 4 5/8”.
Estimate...............$200-$300
156J,
A VERY FINE PAIR OF RUSSIAN ENAMELED SERVING SPOONS. The flat handles and backs
of the bowls decorated with multi-color cloisonné. The centers of the back
enameled with the saying “Kushay Na Zdoroviye” – To Your Health. Marked
with the initials of Antip Kuzmichev, Moscow pre-1896. L.7 7/8”.
Estimate..........$1,500-$2,500
156K,
A FINE PAIR OF RUSSIAN ENAMEL SERVING SPOONS with teardrop shaped bowls, the
backs of which are champleve enameled in turquoise. The handles further adorned
in red, green and white champleve. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Ivan
Nblebnikov, Moscow 1899-1908. L.7”. Estimate............................
$750-$1,000
156L,
A NICE HEAVY PAIR OF RUSSIAN ENAMELED SILVER SERVING SPOONS The bowl backs
covered in turquoise cloisonné surrounded by white beading. The handles further
decayed in colorful enamel. Moscow 1896. L.7.5”.
156M, AN INTERESTING SET OF 15 IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PORTRAITS, circa
1860. Each image finely engraved and hand colored and each with their official
title in Russian and French engraved below. All beautifully set in matching
frames. 11.25”x8.25” each. Outside dimensions of frames 18”x14.25”. They
include Czar Feodor III, Elizabeth the Great, Czar John Alexeyevich, Czar Alexi
Michailovich, Prince Michael Pavlovich, Prince Nikolai Pavlovich, Princess
Sophia Alexeyeuna, & various other Princes and Princess’.
Estimate...........................$3,500-$5,000
Lot 157-162
157, Ivan Feodorovich
Kolesnikov (Russian 1887-1929) “Winter Landscape with Figure” gouache on
card, signed lower right. 9”x11.5”
Estimate..................................... $3,000-$5,000
158, Alexandre Benois
(Russian 1870-1960) “Stage Design for Boris Godunoff” Watercolor &
gouache on paper. This scene shows a cell in the Chudov Monastery, where the
monk Pimen is writing his chronicle. Monk Grigory (Otrep’ev) is listening to
Pimen’s stories. He discovers that Dimitri, the son of Ivan the Terrible who
was allegedly assassinated as a child on the order of Boris Godunov, was about
his age. This gives Grigorii the idea to be, as he puts it “a Czar in the
Russian land.” 13.75”x18.5” Estimate....................$3,000-$5,000
159, Alexandre Benois
(Russian 1870-1960) “Stage Design for Boris Godunoff” Watercolor &
gouache on paper. This scene shows a tavern on the Russo-Lithuanian border; in
the tavern are two wandering monks & the runaway monk Grigory Otrep’ev,
soon-to-be czar of Russia under the assumed name of Dimitri. Otrep Ev became
known in Rusian history as False-Dimimitry (Lzhedimitrii). In this scene
Otrep’ev is about to flee to Poland. 13.75”x18.5”
Estimate...........................................$3,000-$5,000
160,
Alexandre Benois (Russian 1870-1960) “Stage Design for Boris Godunoff”
Watercolor & gouache on paper. This scene appears to be a Polish caslte
interior. It could be the house of Vishnevetsky in Kracow, or the castle of
general Mnishek in Sambors. It doesn’t look like the Kremilin, more like
Poland where Grigorii Otrep’ev came to get support and gather an army for his
campaign on Moscow for the Russian throne. 13.75”x18.5”
Estimate.................... $3,000-$5,000
161, attributed to Ivan
Ivanovich Voronov (Russian B.1874-) “Expansive Landscape with Young Girl and
Distant Dacha” oil on canvas, indistinguishably signed in Cyrillic lower left
“I. ____ Voron ____”. 23”x28” unframed.
Estimate...............................$500-$750
162, Nicholas Vasilevich
Kharitonoff (also spelled Haritonov) (Russian/American 1880-1944) “Village
Street Scene” oil on board, signed lower right in Latin. 6”x9”.
Estimate.......................... $800-$1,000
Lot 163-168
163, CONTINENTAL SCHOOL
Circa 1867 “The Arrival of the Empress Maria Alexandrovna” (1824-1880),
Consort of Alexander II, accompanied by her daughter Maria Alexandrovna, Duchess
of Edinburgh (1859-1920), at the old Palace of Livadia in the Crimea watercolor
and gouache over pencil. Verso with exhibition label reading: Exhibition of
Russian Art, 1 Belgrave Square, June 1935, number 697. 7.5”x11.25”. Estimate................$
2,500-$3,500
164, SOLOMON MAISEEVICH
GERSHOV (Russian 1906-1989) “Industrial Landscape” gouache on paper, signed
l.r. 22”x27”. Estimate.............$500-$750
165, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “A Russian Baba with Headscarf” graphite and
colored pencil on paper, signed l.l. 25¼”x19 ¼”.
Estimate.............................................................
$2,000-$3,000
166, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “A Russian Beauty” graphite and colored pencil
on paper, signed on verso, 25¾”x19 ¾”.unframed.
Estimate............................................. $2,000-$3,000
167, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “a Muzhik” graphite and colored pencil on
paper, inscribed on verso. 25¾”x19¾” Unframed.
Estimate.............................. $2,000-$3,000
168, AN RARE AND
INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN FOLIO depicting the Funeral Cortège of Empress
Elisabeth Alexevnia, St. Petersburg, 1826. Six hand colored engraved sheets
measuring 12”x22” each and contained in a bound folio with front piece.
Estimate.....................................$2,500-$3,500
Lot 169-176
169, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “A Russian Baba” oil on canvas, signed l.l.
36”x30”. Estimate...........................$6,000-$10,000
170, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “Girl with Goat in Winter Village Scene“
gouache on paper. Signed l.r. 28”x20”.
Estimate........................................ $4,000-$6,000
171, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “Grandmother with Daughter and Baby” oil on
canvas. Signed l.r. 30”x40”.
Estimate..............................................................................
$8,000-$12,000
172,
IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (Russian 1832-1898) “Study of Oak Trees” pencil on
paper, signed with initials. 9.5”x7”.
Estimate...................................................................
$1,500-$2,500
173, Philip Andreevich
Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “A Village Girl” color pencil and graphite on
paper, signed l.r. Signed l.r. 17.5”x12.5” unframed.
Estimate.................................... $2,000-$3,000
174,
Philip Andreevich Maliavin (Russian 1869-1940) “A Seated Woman with Hands
Folded Across Her Lap” graphite & colored pencil on paper, signed l.r.
24.5”x18.5” unframed. Estimate........................................
$2,000-$3,000
175,
Attributed to MIKHAIL VASILIEVICH NESTEROV (Russian 1862-1942) “The
Trinity – Sergiy Lavra in the Time of Patriarch Segiy Radonezhskiy” Pen
& wash on paper, Lower margin lightly inscribed with title, 11” x 7”.
Estimate........................................$3,000-$5,000. The offered
painting is undoubtedly one of many studies Nesterov must have done for his
series of paintings based on the life and times of St. Sergiy of Radonezh.
Provenance: Sotheby’s
176, ANDREI AFANASEVICH
EGOROV (Russian 1878-1954) “A Winter Landscape with Figure” gouache on
artist board, signed in Cyrillic l.r., 6.5”x10.5”.
Estimate................................ $800-$1,200
176A, IVAN ALEKSEEVICH
VLADIMIROV (Russian 1869-1947) “An Imperial Russian Officer” oil on canvas
board, signed with initials l.l., 10.5”x7” (not illustrated).
Estimate................................................. $1,500-$2,000
Lot 177-178
177, A MASSIVE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL KOVSH. The enormous body and short hook handle covered with shaded
enamel flowers and foliage, some against cream enameled grounds, some against
stippled gilded grounds. Bordered by belts of shaded flowers on a white ground,
outlined by turquoise beading. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Nikolai
Aleksev, Moscow 1899-1908. 88 standard gilded silver. Note: an extremely heavy
& rare piece. L.13”xW.8.25”xH.5.5”. Estimate..........................
$14,000-$18,000
178,
A MASSIVE RUSSIAN ENAMEL KOVSH of traditional form with a hook handle. The body
and handle covered with six color cloisonné enamel flowers and foliage between
turquoise beaded borders, all against a gilded silver ground. Marked with the
Cyrillic initials of Vasilly Agafonov, Moscow pre-1896. 84 standard silver.
Estimate........................................ $8,000-$10,000
Lot 179-181
179, A FINE QUALITY
SCANDINAVIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL TEA SET. The set consisting of a teapot, creamer,
sugar and two cups and saucers. Each piece decorated shaded enamel flowers
between rows of turquoise beading. The teapot further decorated with additional
enameled geometric designs. Marked “900”. Teapot H.7.5”.
Estimate................................ $1,500-$2,500
180, A FINE QUALITY
NORWEGIAN ENAMELED TRAY. Circular tray has shaded flowers between rows of
turquoise beading encircling its edge, the square handles further decorated in
blue, white and turquoise enamel. The center of the tray inscribed & dated
1906. Marked “Hellstrom 83QS”. Dia.8.5”.
Estimate................................... $1,500-$2,000
181, A FINE SET OF SIX
RUSSIAN ENAMELED SPOONS. The backs of the bowls and the handles decorated with
colorful cloisonné enamel in the shape of stylized foliage and geometrics.
Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow 1899-1908, 88
standard silver. L.5 5/8”. Estimate....................$1,000-$1,500
Lot 182-191
182, AN EXTREMELY FINE
QUALITY RUSSIAN SHADED ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE. The front enameled with two birds
sitting on a branch amongst beautiful flowers, the back with a similar bird
witting and a butterfly in flight, among similar florals. Both scenes backed by
scaled in varying shades of blue. Marked “Ovchinnikov” in Cyrillic, Moscow
pre-1896. L.4”. Estimate.........................$1,500-$2,500
183, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE. The front and back similarly enameled with a swan
above water against a cream background filled with colorful shaded foliage.
Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Nikolai Zverev, Moscow 1899-1908. L.4”.
Estimate..........................$1,750-$3,000
184, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
SHADED ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE. Both sides enameled similarly with a combination
of flowers, stylized foliage and geometric designs. Exquisite enamel
colors and quality. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Maria Semenova. Moscow
1908-17. L.4 1/8”. Estimate................$2,500-$3,500
185, A RUSSIAN TWO-COLOR
GOLD CARD CASE with translucent lacquer on a wavy ground. The red gold case
mounted with yellow gold acanthus leaves and ruby pushpiece. Maker’s Cyrillic
initials of Ivan Britzen, retailers mark of Marshak. 56 standard gold 1899-1908.
H.3 5/8”. Estimate..............................$1,800-$2,200
186, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
PLIQUE-A-JOUR AND GILDED SILVER CIGARETTE CASE. Decorated with fanciful birds,
fish, flower and a setting sun. All against a stylized gilded ground. Various
shades of blue cloisonné surround the central scenes. Marked for Gustav
Klingert, Moscow pre-1896. L.4”.
Estimate...................................... $7,000-$8,000
187,
A VERY FINE RUSSIAN SILVER AND TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL CARD CASE. Both sides bathed
in a lovely spring green enamel over a wavy engine turned ground. Marked for
Sumin, St. Petersburg, 1899-1908. 88 standard silver. L.3.75”.
Estimate........................ $3,000-$5,000
188, A FINE RUSSIAN
ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE. Both sides of this heavy case nicely decorated with
multi-color champleve enamel in an interesting geometric design. Marked with the
Cyrillic initials of Mikhail Isakov, St. Petersburg, pre-1896. 88 standard
silver. L.3.75”. Estimate.............$800-$1,200
189, A FINE AND UNUSUAL
ENAMELED GEM CUT RUSSIAN CIGARETTE CASE, opening with a spring-loaded flip top
closure. Decorated on one side with red and green enamel and highlighted with
numerous rose cut diamonds and seed pearls creating a lovely effect. Marked for
BOLIN, Moscow 1899-1908. 88 standard silver. Note: Bolin was well known to be
one of the best producers of cigarette cases during this period. L.3.5”.
Estimate.................. $2,500-$3,500
190, A FINELY DECORATED
RUSSIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL COIN PURSE, the top side adorned with lovely
multi-color champleve enamel in stylized floral and foliate designs. Marked with
maker’s initials of HX. Moscow 1899-1908. L.2.75”.
Estimate........................ $700-$900
191, A FINE RUSSIAN
SILVER AND ENAMEL COIN PURSE, both sides decorated with crisp multi-color
cloisonné against a stippled gilt ground. Marked with Latin initials NL, Moscow
1899-1908. L.2.75”. Estimate..........
$600-$800
Lot 192-197
192, A VERY FINE RUSSIAN
SILVER CHALICE. The bowl finely engraved with Christ Pantocrator flanked by Mary
and John the Baptist. Separated by similar geometric designs. The foot further
adorned with engravings of four Evangelists against backgrounds of geometric
designs in high relief repoussé. Marked for Moscow 1887. H.8 5/8”.
Estimate....................... $1,750-$2,500
193, A VERY FINE AND
IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF RUSSIAN GILDED SILVER WEDDING CROWNS. The bodies of high
relief repousséd and hammered gilded silver, set with finift enamel plaques of
Christ, the Mother of God, and various saints surrounded by pastes. The
spherical finials topped with cut glass crosses. The insides lined with velvet
covered silk. Marked with the Cyrillic initials V.S., Moscow 1858. H.10”.
Estimate $12,000-$18,000
194, A FINE &
COMPLETE RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT TABERNACLE. Overall engraved and mounted with
Angels of the Lord. The finial with the Risen Christ. Hallmarked Moscow, dated
1878, and Cyrillic makers mark of Ivan Alekseev. H.20.5”. Estimate
$2,000-$3,000
195, A RUSSIAN SILVER
EUCHARISTIC DISKOS AND PATEN, fully engraved with the Nativity and the Sign
Mother of God. Hallmarked Moscow circa 1899, and makers mark of Andrei Postnikov,
Dia.7” & 4.25”. Estimate $300-$500
196,
A FINELY PAINTED RUSSIAN LACQUER EASTER EGG 19th century. The front with the
Madonna & Child and Infant John the Baptist (after Raphael) the verso
with an image of Christ the Savior Cathedral – Moscow. Probably Lukutin.
L.4.5”
Estimate...................................................................
$1,000-$1,500
197, RUSSIAN ICON: The
Holy Great Martyr Merkuriya. The painted panel being 20th century. The fine
silver-gilt and repoussé riza being 18th century. 7”x6.5”.
Estimate........................................................ $800-$1,200
198, A FINELY DETAILED
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX BLESSING CROSS. The heavy silver reliquary cross decorated with
fine repoussé and chasing. Marked with the Cyrillic initials of Efimovna
Ivanova, Moscow 1899-1908. H.9 3/8”.
Estimate...............................................$750-$1,000
199, A FINE 18TH CENTURY
RUSSIAN SILVER RELIQUARY CROSS PENDANT. The front repousséd with Christ, the
verso inscribed with various names of Sts. Including Vasily, Iosphat, Nicodimiya,
Zosima, Savattiy, Feodora, Alexiya, Georgiy, Germonya, Alexandra, Andrei, and
others. 5.5”x4.75”. Estimate................................. $1,000-$2,000
200, A VERY FINE SET OF SIX RUSSIAN GILDED SILVER FIGURAL STOPPERS. Each cast
with a finely detailed realistic figure of a Russian peasant. Note: A very
unusual and fun set. Marked with the Cyrillic initials A.S., St. Petersburg,
pre-1896. H.2”. Estimate........................ $1,500-$2,000
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