A Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Kovsh
40,000-45,000 GBP
PROBABLY FEODOR RÜCKERT FOR OREST KURLYUKOV, MOSCOW, 1908–1917, 88 STANDARD
Length 21 cm.
Of spherical form with slightly raised prow, the body decorated in shaded polychrome enamels, with stylised flowerheads in muted earthy tones against an off-white ground, the front centering a characteristic flower with blue and orange petals, the handle with matching decor, on raised tapering foot with engraved dedication in Cyrillic “Vladimiru Bakaleynikovu / Druzya Muzikal’noy Studii i Orkestra MHAT 14/III 1924”, gilt interior further engraved in Cyrillic “Pey, Piva Ne Zhaley”.