Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Catalogue Information: 299 lots | 269 with images
Date: 2003
Auction House:
Sotheby's
Location:
United Kingdom
Lot 1: A SILVER TEAGLASS HOLDER, MAKER'S MARK J.T. (LATIN), ST. PETERSBURG, 1899-1908
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONrepoussé and chased with blooming rose branch, the associated spoon with fig-shaped bowl, maker's mark indistinct, in fitted, velvet-lined wooden case, the lid with retailers stamp of V. A. Miasodov, Nevsky Prospect 29
Lot 2: f - A SILVER TEA CADDY, MAKER'S MARK OF M.SAET, ST. PETERSBURG, 1899-1908
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONthe body repoussé and chased with the pensive figure of fisherman, the lid engraved to simulate wood
Lot 3: A PARCEL-GILT TROMPE-L'OEIL TANKARD, MAKER'S MARK OF KARL FEDOROVICH ALBRECHT, ST. PETERSBURG, 1884
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONthe hammered body repoussé and chased to simulate a rough brick vine-covered tower, a fox licking his lips within an opening below - after the fable by Ivan Krylov
Lot 4: f - A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT AND NIELLO CUPS AND SAUCERS, MAKER'S MARK OF GAVRIL USTINOV, MOSCOW, 1853
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONeach extensively decorated with architectural caprices within rococo scrolling, scroll handles
Lot 5: A SILVER-GILT AND NIELLO SNUFF-BOX, MAKER'S MARK O.B., MOSCOW, 1844
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONthe lid engraved with the monument to Peter the Great, the base with a fanciful view of St. Petersburg
