SET of RUSSIAN SILVER ENAMEL SPOONS, FEODOR RUCKERT
A set of five Russian 88 gilt-silver spoons enameled with stunning geometric patterns in brown, green, blue, and white shades, crafted using the cloisonne technique. These spoons feature twisted handles, and their tips are also adorned with cloisonne enamel patterns.
HALLMARKS: '88' Silver mark, Kokoshnik, 'F.R'. in Cyrillic for Fedor Ruckert.
CONDITION: Overall condition is good. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. By descent through a THIRD generation Russian emigree family, New York, USA; 2. Antique Arena Inc, Brooklyn, NY, USA, March 27, 2021 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 5 inches (13 cm). Weight: 119 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $1,000 - $7,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian silver spoons made by Fedor Ruckert were sold on Live Auctioneers, Christie's and Sotheby's for $4,000 (ONE spoon), $11,500, $12,150, and $14,000 (ONE spoon) - please refer to the screenshots for details.
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WORKMASTER: One of the greatest names in enameled silver is that of Feodor Ruckert, whose silver gilt, shaded and matte black enamel punchbowl and ladle of about 1910 represent the imaginative and virtuosic aspects of his work (see cover). Alive with vivid depictions of bears, convivial warriors, maidens, and hoary sages whose enameled features are further enlivened by the three-dimensional effects of repousse surfaces, the punchbowl embodies the haunting nostalgia for a Russian Neverland that was so much a part of late nineteenth-century aristocratic culture. Ruckert was active from before 1890, and though he sold most of his work through FABERGE, he also sold directly to clients, and through other firms.

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