Lot 0194
Bolin Silver Art Nouveau Photo Frame with En-Plein Enamel, Moscow, 1908–1917
Estimate: 2500-3500€
Bolin frim. Silver photo frame in Art-noveau style. Moscow, “Bolin” firm, master Konstantin Linke, 1908–1917
Silver, en-plein enamel, leather Dimensions: 5.2 × 7.1 cm; mirror size: 3.0 × 5.0 cm
Marks: Master’s mark “KL”, “BOLIN” firm mark, assay mark of Moscow 1908–1917, 84 zolotnik silver standard.
This table photo frame is adorned with beautifully en-plein enamel images of stylized water lilies on curved stems, executed with remarkable virtuosity and artistic skill. Water plant motifs were especially popular in Art Nouveau art, and this frame showcases an elegant and delicate composition of these floral designs. The frame’s painted decor exudes refined artistry, with graceful floral motifs and a delicate enamel palette, epitomizing the “Bolin style”.
Konstantin Linke, the son of Prussian Eduard Linke and Maria Aksakova, was a famous silversmith and engraver. Maria owned her own workshop (1866–1894), and Konstantin took over the family business, becoming a master silversmith in Moscow. He also worked for the renowned “Bolin” firm, where he started in 1903. By 1900, he was a second-guild merchant, and he managed the silver workshop at the firm’s Moscow branch located in the Kruzovskoi house on Kuznetsky Most.
“Bolin” is one of the leading jewelry firms in the Russian Empire, dating back to 1796 and continuing today in Stockholm since 1916. It was granted the prestigious title of “Supplier to the Imperial Court”. The Moscow branch of Bolin was led by Vasily Andreyevich Bolin from 1888, who invited French artists to design pieces that combines classic styles with elements of Art Nouveau.
Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2500-3500€
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