Lot 0148
Russian Imperial Glasswork. Glass Beaker with Pastoral Scene
Estimate: 5000-6000€
Russian Imperial Glasswork. Glass beaker with Pastoral Scene
Workshop of P. P. Semechkin and K. I. Terebenev, Russia, 1840s
Cobalt-blue glass with gilt rim and lithographed decoration over glaze.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.2 cm.
A cobalt-blue glass featuring a detailed pastoral scene executed in grisaille lithography, reminiscent of fine printed engravings. The composition depicts elegantly dressed figures in a rural landscape, framed by ornamental borders and highlighted with delicate gilding.
The workshop of P. P. Semechkin and K. I. Terebenev gained renown in the 1840s for pioneering the application of lithographic decoration on glass, porcelain, and faience. Drawing inspiration from contemporary graphic art, their works combined technical innovation with refined aesthetic sensibility, becoming highly sought after in mid-19th-century Russia.
Starting price: 4000€
Estimate: 5000-6000€
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