Auction Preview: Russian Works of Art, Fabergé & Icons at Sotheby's, London, June 4
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What: Russian Works of Art, Faberge & IconsWhere: Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, UKWhen: June 4, 2:30 PM BSTPublic Viewing: May 31, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM; June 1, 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM; June 2, 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM; June 3, 09:00 AM - 04:30Auction Preview: Russian Works of Art, Fabergé & Icons at Sotheby's, London, June 4
What: Russian Works of Art, Faberge & IconsWhere: Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, UKWhen: June 4, 2:30 PM BSTPublic Viewing: May 31, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM; June 1, 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM; June 2, 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM; June 3, 09:00 AM - 04:30 PMTop Lots at the Sale:— «A fine and rare Faberge gold and enamel miniature bonbonniere chair,» workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1898. In the form of a French Empire fauteuil en gondole, the ground engraved to simulate mahogany grain beneath translucent red enamel, the arms and back with pierced lyre-form supports. Measured at height 5.7cm, 2¼in. Featured at lot 256. Estimate: 1,017,000 USD - 1,525,000 USD.— «A fine and rare Faberge vari-colored gold, enamel and nephrite miniature bonbonniere table,» workmaster Michael Perchin, St Petersburg, circa 1901. In the form of a Louis XVI style table, the ground engraved to simulate mahogany grain beneath translucent red enamel. Measured at height 8.9cm, 3½in. Featured at lot 257. Estimate: 1,017,000 USD - 1,525,000 USD.— «A monumental porcelain vase,» Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, 1857. Of bandeau form with cylindrical neck and flared foot, on a square gilt-bronze base, the central register painted in imitation of diamond bugnato. Measured at height 101.6cm, 40in. Featured at lot 338. Estimate: 254,000 USD - 381,000 USD.— «A rare Faberge silver-gilt, enamel and seed pearl tryptich clock and frame,» workmaster Johan Victor Aarne, St Petersburg, 1880-1904. Enamelled in translucent vivid apple-green and oyster-white over wavy engine-turning, the central panel containing the clock with white enamel dial bordered by seed pearls. Measured at width open 21cm, 8¼in. Featured at lot 248. Estimate: 190,000 USD - 254,000 USD.— «A Faberge silver-gilt and cloisonne enamel kovsh,» workmaster Feodor Ruckert, Moscow, 1908-1917 - The deep circular bowl and hook handle decorated with polychrome geometric motifs and stylized flowers in shades of green, grey and blue on mustard-coloured grounds, raised circular spreading foot. Measured at length with handle 24.5cm, 9⅝in. Featured at lot 258. Estimate: 76,000 USD - 102,000 USD.— «Svyatoslav on the Way to Tsargrad: a bronze figural group,» after the model by Evgeni Lanceray (1848-1886), cast by Shtange, 1848-1886. The front of the base with a plaque inscribed in Russian '«We would rather fall in battle than bring shame on Russia's lands / There is no shame in death... » / Svyatoslav, on the road to Tsargrad in 970', signed E. Lanceray and N. Shtange. Measured at height 55cm, 21⅝in. Featured at lot 367. Estimate: 64,000 USD - 89,000 USD.— «A Faberge silver and enamel timepiece,» workmaster Henrik Wigstrom, St Petersburg, 1899-1908. Circular, the surface enamelled in translucent red over wavy engine-turning within an egg and dart border and a rounded meander border, ivory back, silver strut, struck with workmaster's initials, Faberge in Cyrillic, 88 standard. Measured at diameter 11.2cm, 4⅜in. Featured at lot 246. Estimate: 51,000 USD - 76,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.sothebys.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more