Lot 0034
A rare Russian cut-crystal and silver candy bowl
Estimate: 8000-12000€
A rare Russian cut-crystal and silver candy bowl with cast figure of a pheasant. Maker’s mark of leading Faberge firm sculptor M. Sokolovskiy. Moscow, 1908-1917. Diameter: 23 cm. More info about M. Sokolovskiy you can find in: T. Muntian and M. Revyakin “Fedor Rukert and Karl Faberge@. Marian Sokolovsky was employed by Faberge before starting working independently. In his memoirs, Franz Birbaum included Sokolovsky in his list of artists who worked for the Moscow branch of the firm. Whilst working for Faberge, Sokolovsky created a number of figural silver pieces in the neo-Russian style, including large kovshes and bratina, noted for their skilful execution. (T.Muntian, Feodor Ruckert & Carl Faberge, Moscow,pp.95-98). Moscow, 2016
Starting price: 8000€
Estimate: 8000-12000€