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Vermeil and enamel Russian cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov

Creator: Pavel Ovchinnikov
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Vermeil and enamel Russian cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov
Russian, c. 1895
Height 13cm, diameter 9cm

This Russian decorative beaker is crafted from vermeil (silver-gilt) and plique-à-jour enamel. The cylindrical beaker tapers from top to bottom, the body of the beaker formed from filaments of fine twisted vermeil wire, between which is inset clear, tinted enamel. The plique plique-à-jour enamel is wrought into a variety of forms, including scrolling foliate, flower buds, and figurative elements, including birds and, most distinctively, a human male. The colours used throughout are strong tones of blue, red, and yellow, granting the enamelwork a striking and vibrant character—especially so when light passes through the transparent cells.

The beaker is signed to the base ‘Made by P. Ovchinnikov and Sons’.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Russia
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, Enamel - Plique-à-jour, Silver, Silver-gilt.
Creation Date:	1895
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16322
Incollect Reference #:	662097

Dimensions

H.	5.12 in;	Diam.	3.54 in;
H.	13 cm;	Diam.	9 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.