Lot 0061
Russian Cut-Crystal Compote. A. Maltzov Glass Factory, late 19th–early 20th century
Estimate: 300-350€
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€
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