{"title":"4.26 Treasures from Russia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"russian-figural-bronze-candelabra","title":"Russian Figural Bronze Candelabra","description":"The epitome of Russian craftsmanship, this majestic and incredibly rare pair of candelabra would have been fit for the Czar. These superb Louis XVI-style figural bronze candelabra were created in the Neoclassical taste that permeated Russia during the late 18th century. The chiseled gilt bronze work is in a class all its own – a trademark of only the most exceptional Russian ormolu craftsmen. Elegant patinated bronze nudes hold aloft delicate gilt bronze branches accentuated by gilt chains. Elevated atop classical columns crafted of polished gray marble, these lights perfectly express the outstanding grace and luxurious artistry of Russian decorative art. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn France during the late 18th century, Neoclassicism emerged as the most popular style after the exuberance of Rococo during the reign of Louis XV. The emphasis was on simplicity, straight lines and symmetry. Slenderness of proportion was stressed in furniture and decorating, and these patterns extended to other areas of the arts. French design taste has historically spread and influenced styles throughout Europe, and Russia in particular has a long history of adopting foreign stylistic trends considered to be the epitome of grand taste. Catherine the Great and her grandson Alexander I were known admirers of Neoclassical architecture and decorative arts. Numerous French artists over the centuries, such as foundeur Félix Chopin, are known to have found favor in the Russian court. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n14” diameter x 33 1\/2” high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41237881258119,"sku":"30-3318","price":74500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-3318_2.png?v=1717921284"},{"product_id":"russian-cut-glass-chandelier","title":"Russian Cut Glass Chandelier","description":"This Russian chandelier is distinguished by its exceptional rarity. The entirety of this important Neoclassical fixture is covered with a myriad of intricately cut glass lusters, all suspended from branches of hand-crafted ormolu. An elegant cobalt blue glass central bowl completes this engaging work of illuminated art. Objects that were thought to represent wealth were forbidden by the Communist regime that took over Russia, and countless rarities were destroyed in the process. It is extraordinary to find items of luxury from Russia, especially those that have survived in such excellent condition.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1840\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n33” diameter x 41” high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239063134343,"sku":"29-4444","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-4444_1_722ab3ca-a38b-4ce9-b847-b4ceb530a187.png?v=1712739133"},{"product_id":"russian-malachite-and-pietre-dure-plinths","title":"Russian Malachite and Pietre Dure Plinths","description":"The exquisite art of pietre dure is at its absolute finest in this spectacular pair of Russian ormolu and malachite plinths. True works of art of the Restauration period, these plinths each feature a matching pietre dure mosaic crafted of the finest stones, all chosen to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the final work. Depicting an onyx vase with tulips, roses, daffodils, magnolia and other flowers, these pietre dure panels are among the finest examples of this ancient art we have seen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The pietre dure is complemented by malachite panels of the highest quality, exhibiting exceptional depth through its extraordinary cellular structure. Malachite is one of Russia’s most precious stones, and its presence in these plinths indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Mounted in an excellent stepped ormolu base, these plinths originally served as bases for vases or candelabra. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The overall execution and appearance of these plinths is very characteristic of the taste associated with the immensely wealthy collector Nicolas Demidoff. As early as 1806, Demidoff had commissioned the Parisian goldsmith Henri August to supply a guéridon; in 1819, he ordered famed French bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire to supply mounts for a massive malachite vase (now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York), as well as a console table with legs in the form of Nike. Other commissions included a table given as a gift to Grand Duke Leopoldo II of Florence, now in the Pitti Palace. Demidoff eventually settled in Florence in 1822 and became Russian minister to the Tuscan Court. Elevated to the rank of Count of San Donato by the Grand Duke, he built a magnificent villa at San Donato on the site of lands formerly owned by the Medici. The villa was later inherited by Anatole, his son, Prince of San Donato, and there are records which confirm transactions he had with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth, so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: \"To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds.\" Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objets d'art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over two hundred examples of this “palatial” malachite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A similar plinth is in the Gilbert collection, illustrated in \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Mosaics, Selections from the Gilbert Collection\u003c\/em\u003e by A. González-Palacios et al. A related pair of malachite plinths supporting candelabra is illustrated in \u003cem\u003eMalachite\u003c\/em\u003e by V.B. Seyonor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1825 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6 ¾” wide x 7 ¼” deep x 11 ¼” high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Collection of the Cholmondeley Family and Sir Philip Sassoon, Bt., at Houghton Christie’s, London","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231101780103,"sku":"29-3001","price":168500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-3001_1.png?v=1758655626"},{"product_id":"russian-and-swirl-pattern-cut-glass-candlesticks","title":"Russian and Swirl Pattern Cut Glass Candlesticks","description":"This remarkably detailed pair of American Brilliant Period cut glass candlesticks combine the \u003cem\u003eRussian\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSwirl\u003c\/em\u003e patterns. The candlesticks' capital and base display the deeply cut and highly polished pyramidal stars and strawberry diamonds that are hallmarks of the \u003cem\u003eRussian\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, while the swirling glass of the stems results in an incredible play of light. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each 5 1\/8\" diameter x 10 1\/4\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873956298887,"sku":"31-2744","price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-2744_1.png?v=1772351093"},{"product_id":"russian-and-pillar-cut-glass-plate-by-hawkes","title":"Russian and Pillar Cut Glass Plate by Hawkes","description":"Elegant in its shape, this stunning cut glass plate by T.G. Hawkes \u0026amp; Co. exhibits the brilliant \u003cem\u003eRussian and Pillar\u003c\/em\u003e pattern. Combining two of Hawkes patterns, \u003cem\u003eRussian and Pillar\u003c\/em\u003e is among the rarest and most sought-after patterns by collectors of American Brilliant cut glass. The swirled, organic \u003cem\u003ePillar\u003c\/em\u003e pattern stands in pleasing contrast to the intricate geometry of the \u003cem\u003eRussian\u003c\/em\u003e pattern's many pointed hobstars, showcasing Hawkes' mastery of this art form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1885 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9\" diameter","brand":"M.S. 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Believed to have been discovered in 1830 in the roots of a fallen tree near Yekaterinburg in Russia’s Ural Mountains, these gems are legendary. It is said that they may have been mined long before the Spaniards discovered the famous Colombian emerald fields in the late 16th century. Their popularity rose in the 19th century, but their production came to a halt after World War I, when the largest and best-known source of Russian emeralds, the Mariinsky (St. Mary’s) Mine, became a military security zone. As a result, Russian emeralds are a must-have for any true emerald connoisseur. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.rauantiques.com\/Cert_31-5139.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Certification\u003c\/a\u003e \n","brand":"M.S. 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Cloisonné is the technique of creating designs on metal vessels with colored-glass paste placed within enclosures made of copper or bronze wires, which have been bent or hammered into the desired pattern. Known as cloisons (French for “partitions”), the enclosures are then either pasted or soldered onto a metal body and filled with beautiful colored enamels. Once complete, the items are fired to create a dazzling visual effect. In this elaborate set, deep blue and baby blue enamel flowers contrast with scrolling lime green designs and ruby red accents. Each of the delightful items rests in a bespoke lined box.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The factory of Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov ranked among the most important jewelers and goldsmiths in Russia, second only to Fabergé. In 1865, the company was elevated to the rank of ‘Supplier to the Imperial Court’. In 1872, the company was awarded the title ‘Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty’, and the factory was able to stamp its products with the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ovchinnikov's work was widely celebrated and his firm gained popularity amongst European royalty including Vittorio Emmanuele II of Italy and Christian IX of Denmark. Upon Ovchinnikov’s death in 1888, his sons Alexander, Nikolai, Pavel and Mikhail took over his workshop and continued to work until the Russian Revolution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today, Ovchinnikov's work remains highly coveted by collectors and museums alike. Comparable cloisonné items by Ovchinnikov are represented in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and also in the esteemed international Khalili Collections. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marked Ovchinnikov in Cyrillic with 84 standard mark and Imperial seal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1872-1888 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Box: 5\" high x 17 1\/4\" wide x 12 1\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Teapot: 4 1\/4\" high x 6 1\/2\" wide x 3 1\/2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Sugar: 4 3\/8\" high x 5 1\/2\" wide x 3 3\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Creamer: 3 3\/8\" high x 4 7\/8\" wide x 3\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Tea strainer: 6 7\/8\" high x 2 1\/4\" wide x 3\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Sugar Tongs: 5 5\/8\" high x 1 1\/8\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Tea scoop: 4 1\/2\" high x 1 3\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Driven by a desire to establish a sea route with Siberia, Captain Wiggins’ journey is notable for being the first successful endeavor by a British seaman in 300 years to extend commercial interests with the northern coasts of Russia. Even more notable is the presentation of this elaborate gift by the Russian government to a foreign national, particularly when the British government all but ignored Wiggins' efforts. In fact, the British government refused his modest request for surveying and observational instruments. Even so, the Czar was impressed, and chose to honor Wiggins with this exceptional punch service — as pictured and discussed in Henry Johnson’s book \u003cem\u003eCaptain Joseph Wiggins\u003c\/em\u003e, written in 1907. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The service was commissioned by the Czar from the House of Sazikov, the oldest silversmith and jewelry firm in Russia. Sazikov was established in 1793 by the merchant Pavel Sazikov, and became supplier to the Imperial Court in 1837. The firm, which maintained factories in Moscow and St. Petersburg, became renowned for its high quality silverware, silver sculptures, cloisonné enamels and statuettes with national motifs. The firm exhibited several cups and centerpieces at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, and from 1846, held the Imperial Warrant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The unique charm of this punch service lies not only in its craftsmanship and historical relevance, but also in the inclusion of old drinking proverbs in Slavic. From \"The heart burns at the thought of wine\" to \"Good fellowship is better than wealth,\" these sayings — inscribed on the cups and ladles of the set — add a touch of cultural richness and reflect the convivial spirit of the meeting. Further inscriptions offer credit to Wiggins for his endeavors. The edge of the tray is inscribed by the Russian Naval Ministry and reads: “To Captain Wiggins from the Imperial Russian Naval Ministry. In memory of the voyage in 1893 to the mouth of the river Enisei, jointly with the ships of the Imperial fleet, Lieutenants Ovtsyn, Malygin and Skuratov.” The center of the tray features another laudatory inscription from the Royal Geographic Society: “This salver was presented to Captain Joseph Wiggins, F.R.G.S., Siberian explorer, by the Czar of Russia, 1894, and left by Captain Wiggins to the Royal Geographical Society, England, Sept. 1905.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked 1874-75 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9\" high x 19 7\/8\" diameter on tray \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Czar Alexander III\u003cbr\u003e Private collection of Captain Wiggins\u003cbr\u003e Royal Geographical Society, England\u003cbr\u003e Private collection of Victor Niederhoffer\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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Founded by Czar Peter the Great in 1721, the first factory at Peterhof employed Italian craftsmen to work with the bountiful resources from the Urals and Siberia. Soon, the world’s most desirable stones were being quarried in vast quantities across Russia before being sent to St. Petersburg, including precious poryphory, rhodonite, marble and the ever-prized jasper. The great success of the Peterhof factory led to the establishment of more factories in Ekaterinburg, enabling locally trained stone cutters to work on larger pieces of stone.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1885, Vasily Mostovenko assumed the role of general manager, heralding a renaissance for the Imperial Lapidary Manufactory. Under his leadership, Russian stone carving reached international acclaim, with Mostovenko garnering the prestigious Legion of Honor Cross at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This tazza, bearing the inscription Imperatorskaia Ekaterinskaia Granilnaia Fabrika 1888 Uprav. V. Mostovenko (The Imperial Ekaterinburg Lapidary Manufactory 1888 Director V. Mostovenko), is a shining example of his creative vision and the technical skill of Imperial Lapidary Manufactory craftsmen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tazza is formed of desirable and very rare Kalgan jasper and boasts impeccable carved details. Scrolled acanthus leaves line the base, while the top, surmounted upon a large fluted leg, is adorned with roses and vines. The lustrous gray stone is polished to a mirror-like shine. In 2012, a comparable pair of Kalgan jasper tazze — though much smaller in size and nowhere near as elaborate — sold at Sotheby's New York for $290,500, underscoring the rarity of the materials and the desirability of creations from the Imperial Lapidary Manufactory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1888 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19 5\/8” high x 10 1\/4“ diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Sotheby’s New York, 09 June 2014, lot 254\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Its top displays an intricately inlaid map of Russia’s Vologda region, with silver filigree outlining including Lake Kubenskoye, the Sukhona River, the Dvina River, the Vychegda River, and cities such as Vologda, Velsk, Totma, Ustyug, Nikolsk and Gryazovets. Certain regions are labeled by their primary trades and exports—stone, iron and paper are all accounted for. A key in the lower right captures the names of towns across the region, along with their distances, measured in the now-obsolete Russian unit of measurement called the \u003cem\u003eVersta\u003c\/em\u003e, allowing for precise calculations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The underside of the box provides further intrigue, offering a census of “souls” of different classes of Russian society, including merchants, peasants, bondsmen and tradesmen. A total of 299,801 souls are meticulously counted for the owner’s knowledge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted in Russia in 1824, this box was far more than a decorative object for carrying snuff. It offered its tradesman the ability to hold crucial knowledge of the world around him in hand. This box ties its wealthy owner to the commerce and lives of the region's inhabitants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A nearly identical snuff box resides in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked “A Z S\" in Cyrillic, Aleksander Schilin\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1824 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5\/8“ high x 3 3\/8” wide x 2 1\/8“ deep","brand":"M.S. 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Sourced from the famed Ural Mountains, this garnet is accentuated by 0.50 carat of yellow diamonds and set in 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.rauantiques.com\/Report_32-0410.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Report\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43357696524423,"sku":"32-0410","price":450000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-0410_1.png?v=1762002582"},{"product_id":"russian-demantoid-garnet-ring-7-55-carats","title":"Russian Demantoid Garnet Ring, 7.55 Carats","description":"The exceptional 7.55-carat round demantoid garnet in this ring originates from Russia’s esteemed Ural Mountains. The gemstone exhibits a vibrant green hue with striking red flashes and is entirely free from clarity enhancements. The accompanying AGL report confirms its prestigious origin and notes a subtle color shift under incandescent and fluorescent light, a highly coveted optical effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Given its high level of refraction, it is little wonder that the demantoid garnet's very name means “diamond-like,” and for this stone, the description is most fitting. These garnets exhibit an incomparable brilliance and fire and have been a favorite of collectors since their discovery in the late 1860s. They display a wide variety of colors, and once cut, only a few stones weigh more than two carats, and most rarely exceed one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The demantoid's brilliant dispersion is amplified by a dramatic spiraling halo of marquise cut diamonds, totaling 2.54 carats, of F-G color and VS1 clarity. Set in platinum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/library.rauantiques.com\/Report_32-0786.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Report\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904614142087,"sku":"32-0786","price":375000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-0786_1.png?v=1752614698"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/4-26-treasures-from-russia.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}