Lot 0089 — Silver and nephrite kovsh by M.Sokolovskiy — Estimate: €10,000–€15,000
Rare Russian presentation cast silver and nephrite kovsh with depiction of epic Sirin bird. Maker’s mark of leading Faberge firm sculptor M. Sokolovskiy. Moscow, 1908-1917. 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 Rückert & Carl Faberge, Moscow,pp.95-98). Moscow, 2016. Dimensions: 22 x 28 x 18.5 cm.
Starting price: €8,000
Hammer Price: €32,500





















































