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A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER GILT CHALICE, MOSCOW, 1863. The round base repousséd
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A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER GILT CHALICE, MOSCOW, 1863. The round base repousséd with strap work and the inward sloping four sides engraved with images of the Four Evangelists above which sprouts the central stem with bulbous central node supporting a slightly flared cup engraved with the Diesis image and implements of the Passion. The lip of the chalice engraved with the standard text as found on chalices, “Receive the body of Christ, taste the Fountain of Immortality.” At the base of the bowl is a dated engraved dedicatory inscription which reads; "Donation of their True-believing Imperial Highnesses Grand Dukes Alexander, Vladimir, Alexei, Sergei, and Paul Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, the year 1863." While the recipient of this chalice is yet unknown, the gift was presented by the children of Tsar Alexander II. The chalice is further hallmarked Moscow, dated 1863 and with Cyrillic marker's mark ??, and 84 silver standard. Height 8.5 inches (21.6 cm).
Provenance:
Mary Moody Northen (1892-1986) foundation/collection.
Provenance:
Mary Moody Northen (1892-1986) foundation/collection.
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A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER GILT CHALICE, MOSCOW, 1863. The round base repousséd with strap work and the inward sloping four sides engraved with images of the Four Evangelists above which sprouts the central stem with bulbous central node supporting a slightly flared cup engraved with the Diesis image and implements of the Passion. The lip of the chalice engraved with the standard text as found on chalices, “Receive the body of Christ, taste the Fountain of Immortality.” At the base of the bowl is a dated engraved dedicatory inscription which reads; "Donation of their True-believing Imperial Highnesses Grand Dukes Alexander, Vladimir, Alexei, Sergei, and Paul Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, the year 1863." While the recipient of this chalice is yet unknown, the gift was presented by the children of Tsar Alexander II. The chalice is further hallmarked Moscow, dated 1863 and with Cyrillic marker's mark ??, and 84 silver standard. Height 8.5 inches (21.6 cm).
Provenance:
Mary Moody Northen (1892-1986) foundation/collection.
Provenance:
Mary Moody Northen (1892-1986) foundation/collection.
World Treasures-Featuring Important Russian, European, Asian & American Fine Art
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Lots: 1-511S
Lots: 512-1170
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Featuring over 150 American, European and Old Master paintings, plus bronzes and works on paper. An exceptional offering of over 100 Russian icons, fine Imperial period Russian silver, porcelain, bronzes and paintings including works by Fabergé. Plus a fine offering of European works circa 1600-1800 including carved and polychrome sculpture, silver, bronze, ivory and Limoges enamels. Also hand painted porcelain plaques including KPM, exceptional Chinese and Asian decorative arts including over 200 pieces of carved ivory including tusks, Meiji okimonos, large figural groups and Shibayama. Also over 60 pieces of American and French art glass including cameo glass and Tiffany Favrile plus over 300 pieces of English Flow Blue Staffordshire as well as other European porcelain and ceramics. Also fine furnishings including mid-century modern designers, French period style gilt bronze and marquetry, gilt bronze candelabra, clocks, and garniture plus over 40 pieces of 19th century European silver and many fine carpets and rugs from a single owner lifetime collection. Also over 50 pieces of militaria and over 200 lots of coins including high grade American gold, and a complete set of Morgan Dollars, including high grade and rarities.
Dates:
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 ( Lots 1 - 511S )
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 ( Lots 512 - 1170 )
Time: 9:00 AM (Central Time)
Preview:
Tuesday, May 17th – Friday, May 20th
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Saturday, May 21st - Sunday, May 22nd
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday, May 23rd
9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
