Lot 0146
Russian Imperial Glasswork. Spice Flask with Silver Lid
Estimate: 4000-6000€
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€
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