Oct 20, 2022 10:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings / English & Continental Silver, V
1161
Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver, Niello and Champlevé Enamel Cup and Stand
Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1873
The cup tapering cylindrical with a flared rim, on a domed circular foot, one side centering an oval reserve nielloed with a view of St. Basil's Cathedral, the other side with a view of the Spasskaya Tower, bordered by panels of scrolling foliage, on varicolored grounds, all beneath a rim inscribed with Russian drinking saying on a turquoise enamel ground, the circular stand with varicolored enamel scrolling foliage and geometric motifs. Height 6 1/4 inches (16 cm), diameter of stand 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm).
Sold for $20,160
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Russian Parcel-Gilt Silver, Niello and Champlevé Enamel Cup and Stand
Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1873
The cup tapering cylindrical with a flared rim, on a domed circular foot, one side centering an oval reserve nielloed with a view of St. Basil's Cathedral, the other side with a view of the Spasskaya Tower, bordered by panels of scrolling foliage, on varicolored grounds, all beneath a rim inscribed with Russian drinking saying on a turquoise enamel ground, the circular stand with varicolored enamel scrolling foliage and geometric motifs. Height 6 1/4 inches (16 cm), diameter of stand 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm).
Light rubbing to gilding and light surface wear throughout. Minor cracks and losses to enamel in areas. Blue enamel border at rim of cup with fine cracks and areas of restoration. One white enamel roundel at side of cup with small loss and area of restoration to right side. Enamel restoration does not fluoresce under UV light.
Gross weight 20.3 ounces
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Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings / English & Continental Silver, V, Oct 20, 2022
