An exquisite jewelled and enamelled silver frame, assay master Ivan Lebedkin, C.E. Bolin, Moscow 1896-1908.

Rectangular, the surface chased and repoussé with a nymph in front of a pond with water lilies set with pearls. On the sides bulrush and meandering foliage applied on a ground of polychrome - red, orange, yellow enamel.
Side decor set with pearls and rose-cut diamonds. Art Nouveau style. Wooden back. Marked on the lower edge and back plate, standard 88. Measurements 18.8 x 10.1 cm. Total weight 405 g.

Small damage to one pearl.

Provenance

W.A. Bolin Collection

More information

This stunning Art Nouveau frame is an exquisite example of the exclusive silverware produced by Bolins around the turn of the last century. In addition to the beautiful silverwork of the highest class, the decoration consists of pearls, rose-cut diamonds and enamel in three colours.

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