20.11.2025

Russian Carved Jasper Bear
. Petersburg or Ural, late 19th century. 
Carved jasper
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Dimensions: 5.7 × 10 × 3.3 cm.
Weight: 249.3 g

A finely carved miniature of a bear, rendered from russet jasper with careful attention to texture and stance. Symbol of strength and a national emblem of Russia, the bear was a favored motif in late 19th-century hardstone sculpture, often produced by master carvers of the Ekaterinburg region, St. Petersburg and Petergov workshops.

Starting price: 1200€
Estimate: 1500-2000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

An impressive Russian silver-gilt, enamel, gem stones and nephrite plate with St. George
. Maker’s mark of Alexander Petrov for Fabergé, in collaboration with Avenir Sumin. St. Petersburg, 1908–1913
Diameter: 21.8 cm.
Weight: 512.7 g.

An impressive circular plate, centered with a finely chased and gilded relief of St. George slaying the dragon, mounted on a nephrite ground. The broad border is richly decorated with cloisonné enamel in shades of blue, accented with cabochon gemstones.
Alexander Petrov was one of Fabergé’s leading enamel masters, known for his virtuoso technique and collaboration with the renowned Imperial stonecutting jeweler Avenir Sumin, official supplier to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.

Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 6000-8000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Faberge. Gold cufflinks.
Gold, guilloche and cloisonné enamel, ruby.
Makers mark of «OP», Moscow, circa 1890s.
Total weight: 9.4 g

Gold cufflinks decorated with translucent red guilloché enamel framed in white enamel. The equilateral triangular design emphasizes clarity and symmetry. The reverse side features a cabochon stone in ruby, echoing the color of the enamel.
Knut-Oskar Pihl (1860–1924) was a Finnish jeweler and head master of the Moscow branch of the House of Fabergé between 1887 and 1897. At the age of six, Pihl was sent from Finland to St. Petersburg to live with his uncle, a watchmaker. He later trained in the workshop of the renowned Finnish jeweler August Holmström. His skill and precision so impressed Holmström that in 1887 he arranged the marriage of his daughter Fanny to Pihl and recommended him to Carl Fabergé.
See similar: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2009/russian-art-n08538/lot.297.html
https://collectiononline.kreml.ru/entity/OBJECT/444161?rubrics=3169211&index=11

Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-3500€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Earrings
Russia or Western Europe, early 20th century
Gold (56 zolotnik), sapphires, diamonds
Weight: 10.8 g Height: 40.5 mm

A pair of Art Deco–style gold earrings set with brilliant-cut diamonds and richly hued sapphires. The geometric precision, contrasting tones, and tiered composition embody the elegance and modernity of early 20th-century design.

Starting price: 1500€
Estimate: 1200-1300€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

A rare Faberge art-nouveau style silver and cut crystal kovsh Kovsh “Mermaid”
Makers mark “K. Faberge” with Imperial warrant. Moscow, 1908–1917
Silver, cut crystal
Dimensions: 22 x 30 x16 cm

A rare Art Nouveau–style kovsh from the Moscow branch of the House of Fabergé. The crystal bowl, cut with a honeycomb pattern, is mounted in silver and features a sculptural handle in the form of a mermaid holding a garland. The elegant balance of movement and material exemplifies Fabergé’s fascination with nature and myth, as well as the refined technical skill of the firm’s Moscow silversmiths.

The Moscow branch, established in 1901 under the management of Allan Bowe and later overseen by Otto Jarne and Alexander Fabergé, became the largest Fabergé production center in the Russian Empire. Unlike the St. Petersburg workshop, which specialized in court commissions and jewelry, the Moscow branch focused on silver and decorative household objects in both traditional Russian and modern Art Nouveau styles. It was here that many of Fabergé’s most inventive and sculptural silver pieces were created, reflecting the artistic dynamism of pre-revolutionary Moscow.

Starting price: 12000€
Estimate: 15000-18000€
Hammer Price: 14000€

Russian Art-noveau style wine Decanter
Silver, parcel-gilt, chasing, coloured glass. 
Makers mark of «Daum, Nancy» on the glass and Russian hallmarks with makers mark «CL» on the silver mount. Petersburg, 1899-1904.
Height 30.7 cm.

An elegant Art Nouveau decanter, the frosted and enameled glass body by Daum Nancy, decorated with gilt and green foliate motifs. The mount is of Russian silver, finely cast and chased with naturalistic hop leaves and cones, forming the spout, hinged lid, and handle.
This rare combination of French glassmaking artistry and Russian silversmithing exemplifies the international character of decorative arts at the turn of the 20th century, when leading workshops collaborated across borders to create refined luxury objects for elite patrons.

Starting price: 6000€
Estimate: 7000-9000€
Hammer Price: 6000€

Russian pitcher with Hunting Trophy Reliefs
Günther Factory, St. Petersburg, mid-19th century
Faience
Height: 17.7 см.

A rare faience pitcher decorated with reliefs of hunting trophies—small game animals—and a handle in the form of a fox peering into the vessel. The design recalls the rustic wares of Bernard Palissy (ca. 1510–1589), the French Renaissance ceramicist celebrated for his naturalistic reliefs of plants and animals.
The Günther factory near St. Petersburg, founded by merchant Fyodor Khristoforovich Günther around 1818, produced a wide range of faience wares, some inspired by Wedgwood. Its pieces were noted for their durability, strong glazes, and ability to withstand heat. The factory remained active under members of the Günther family until the 1860s, after which production ceased.
See similar: A. Saltikov. Russian ceramics of 18-19 centuries. P. 258.

Starting price: 1000€
Estimate: 1500-2000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Beaker from the Imperial Yacht Standart
Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, late 19th – early 20th century
Glass, engraved
Dimensions: 10.7 x 5.5 cm.

A rare beaker from the table service of the Imperial Yacht Standart, engraved with the imperial ensign depicting the double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire. The vessel reflects the refined simplicity and functional elegance characteristic of objects created for the personal use of the Imperial family.

The yacht Standart was built in Denmark by order of Emperor Nicholas II and launched in 1895. It became the Emperor’s favorite ship and a floating residence of the Imperial family for over two decades. Lavishly fitted with cherry, walnut, and ash woods, the yacht embodied understated luxury and impeccable craftsmanship. Following the Revolution, the Standart was converted into a minelayer, later into a floating barracks, and ultimately served as a target vessel in the 1960s.

Starting price: 200€
Estimate: 300-400€
Hammer Price: 275€

Pair of Russian Footed Cut-Crystal Vases
Nikolskiy (Bakhmetiev) Glass Factory, Penza Province
Late 19th century
Cut crystal
Height: 22 cm

A pair of finely cut crystal vases on pedestal bases, produced at the Nikolskiy (Bakhmetiev) Glass Factory in the Penza district. The elegant diamond and fan pattern cutting reflects the refined craftsmanship and decorative traditions of Russian glassmaking in the late 19th century. The factory was founded in 1764 in the Penza province by Alexei Ivanovich Bakhmetev, with the permission of Catherine the Great. Despite being almost destroyed during the Pugachev uprising, the enterprise was rebuilt and by the 1830s had become one of the leading crystal producers in Russia. Its wares ranged from luxurious cut, engraved and enameled vessels for the nobility and the Imperial Court—earning the right in 1836 to mark production with the state emblem—to high-quality household glass admired for clarity, brilliance, and resonant tone.
Under Prince A. D. Obolensky, who took ownership in 1884, the factory expanded, employing nearly 1,000 workers and establishing schools, a hospital, and even a theater. Generations of master craftsmen, such as the celebrated Vershinin-Protasov family, created virtuoso works, including unique double-layered glasses with miniature landscapes between the walls.

Starting price: 1500€
Estimate: 2000-2500€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Russian Crystal Compote

A. Maltzov Glass Factory, Gus-Khrustalny, Russia
Late 19th – early 20th century

Cut crystal
Height: 22.5 cm
Diameter: 29 cm

This elegant crystal compote demonstrates the high artistic and technical standards of the A. Maltzov Glass Factory in Gus-Khrustalny, one of the leading Russian glassworks of the late Imperial period.

The piece is distinguished by its refined proportions, faceted stem, and meticulously cut scalloped rim, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic sophistication characteristic of the factory’s production at the turn of the 20th century.

Starting price: 250€
Estimate: 300-350€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Champagne Flute
Private manufacture, Russia, mid-19th century
Crystal, gilded decoration
Height: 18.5 cm

A finely crafted crystal champagne beaker in the form of a flute, adorned with delicate gilded drapery motifs and a stylized ornamental frieze along the rim. The elegant proportions and refined gilding reflect the neoclassical influence in Russian glassmaking of the mid-19th century.

Starting price: 150€
Estimate: 200-250€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Vodka Tumbler “Nevaliashka”
Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, late 19th century
Cobalt blue glass, cut and enameled
Height: 7 cm.
Diameter: 7 cm

A rounded vodka tumbler known as “Nevaliashka” (“roly-poly”), made of deep cobalt-blue glass with cut decoration and a delicate white enamel border.

Starting price: 350€
Estimate: 400-600€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Russian Imperial glasswork. Spice Flask with silver Lid
. Cobalt-blue glass, engraved and enameled; gilded pierced silver lid
Makers mark of «CC». Workshop of P. P. Semechkin and K. I. Terebenev, 1840s.
Height: 18 cm.

The upper part of the flask is faceted and decorated with stylized floral motifs. The lower section bears a detailed grisaille scene in the manner of lithograph, depicting figures in a pastoral landscape.
In May 1840, artists K. I. Terebenev and P. P. Semechkin received a ten-year privilege for their innovative method of lithographing on faience, porcelain, and glass over the glaze. Their workshop soon became renowned for finely executed lithographed designs that adorned a wide range of decorative objects. The imagery was often inspired by contemporary printed graphics, while portraits of the Romanov dynasty were especially sought after, reflecting both artistic taste and the era’s interest in dynastic representation.

Starting price: 3500€
Estimate: 4000-6000€
Hammer Price: 4000€

Glass Beaker
Russian Empire, 1830s
Cobalt glass, silver and gilt painting
Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 cm.

A cylindrical beaker with a cannelated lower section, decorated with large bouquets and floral sprigs executed in gold over a silver ground. The rich cobalt tone combined with the shimmering metallic ornamentation reflects the opulent decorative style of Russian glassmaking in the early 19th century, when floral gilding was often used to enhance the depth and brilliance of colored glass.

Cobalt, or blue glass – also known as smalta – is produced by adding cobalt compounds (such as cobalt oxide or cobalt carbonate) to molten glass. Cobalt is a highly concentrated coloring agent, and only a very small amount is needed to achieve its deep, saturated hue.

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 3000-4000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Imperial glass manufactory. Glass with a portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna. 
Workshop of P. P. Semechkin and K. I. Terebenev. Petersburg, 1840s
Amethyst-colored glass with gilt rim and lithographed decoration over the glaze.
Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.0 cm.

This glass is a vivid example of the production of the renowned St. Petersburg workshop of P. P. Semechkin and K. I. Terebenev, which specialized in decorating glass, porcelain, and faience with lithographed images combined with gilded and silver-painted floral and ornamental motifs. Among the most favored subjects were portraits of members of the Imperial family.
The decoration features a rare portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna (1824–1880; from 1855, Empress of Russia). The image is based on a lithograph executed in 1841 by R. F. Dragunov to commemorate the marriage of Grand Duke Alexander Nikolaevich (the future Emperor Alexander II) to Princess Maximiliane Wilhelmine Augusta Sophia Maria of Hesse-Darmstadt, baptized into Orthodoxy as Maria Alexandrovna.

Starting price: 4000€
Estimate: 5000-6000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Imperial glass manufactory. Glass with the scene The Parting of Rinaldo and Armida
 Workshop of K. I. Terebenev and P. P. Semechkin. Petersburg, 1840s
Amethyst glass, faceted, with transfer-printed decoration, gilding, silver painting.
The decoration was executed using the technique of decalcomania (transfer printing), introduced in Russia in the 1830s–1840s. A lithographed image in silicate paints was transferred onto paper, then applied to the glass surface and fired, leaving the design fixed after the paper burned away.
In 1840, engravers K. I. Terebenev and P. P. Semechkin were granted a ten-year patent for the use of lithography on porcelain, faience, and glass. Their workshop specialized in combining lithographed imagery with painted gilded and silver ornament. Subjects included literary, allegorical, and landscape scenes, portraits, and reproductions of European masters.
Praised in Khudozhestvennaya Gazeta, the new method was valued for its artistic quality and its ability to reproduce works by Raphael, Correggio, and other painters on decorative objects. Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.5 cm.

Starting price: 4000€
Estimate: 5000-6000€
Hammer Price: 4000€

Russian Imperial glasswork. Glass “Feast of the Sultan”
Imperial Glass Factory, Workshop of P. P. Semechkin and K. I. Terebenev. St. Petersburg, 1840s
Cobalt-blue glass with gilt rim and lithographed decoration over glaze

A rare cobalt-blue glass depicting the scene “Feast of the Sultan”, inspired by Lord Byron’s poem Don Juan. The detailed grisaille lithograph shows an Oriental banquet scene framed by ornamental borders, enhanced with delicate gilding.

Produced in the lithographic workshop of K. I. Terebenev and P. P. Semechkin, the piece exemplifies their innovative use of transfer-printing on glass, porcelain, and faience. Literary subjects such as this were especially fashionable in the 1840s, reflecting the era’s fascination with European Romanticism and narrative imagery.

A comparable example is published in O. M. Polyashova, Russian Glass of the 18th – Early 20th Century, p. 161. Dimensions: 8.3 x 7 cm.

Starting price: 3500€
Estimate: 4000-5000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Gardner Figurine “Seated Pointer”
Porcelain
Maker’s mark of Fabrika Gardner in Moscow with Imperial warrant
Height: 10.7 cm

A finely modeled porcelain figure of a pointer dog, naturalistically painted with brown and white markings. Produced at the renowned Gardner Factory, founded in the 18th century and celebrated for its lifelike animal figures, which were highly prized in 19th-century Russia.

Condition: small chip on the ear.

Starting price: 800€
Estimate: 1000-1200€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

A Russian porcelain figure modeled after the famous monument Millennium of Russia in the city of Novgorod. The inscription on the base reads: Tallinn Special Secondary Police School of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Executive Committee. November 30, 1974. Maker’s mark: Bronnitsi Manufactory (Proletary factory).
Dimensions: 27 x 18 cm.

The Proletary Porcelain Factory, located near Novgorod, is best known for its porcelain tableware. Aimed primarily at the mass consumer, the factory’s artists created simple, elegant forms that combined well with a variety of decorative styles. Gift pieces were hand-painted, often with large, vibrant floral compositions arranged in bouquets or garlands. The painting was done in bold brushstrokes, and sometimes the ornament covered the entire surface of the item.

The history of Proletary dates back to the 19th century, when it was originally known as the Bronnitsi Porcelain Factory.

Starting price: 20€
Estimate: 50-100€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€