Bidspirit auction | SILVER CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS.

SILVER CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. MASTER VASILIY AGAFONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY - An elegant cylindrical silver cup with enamel and gilding, created in the workshop of Vasiliy Agafonov in Moscow, represents a characteristic example of Moscow silversmithing from the late nineteenth century. The piece demonstrates a carefully conceived decorative program and a high level of enameling craftsmanship typical of leading metropolitan workshops of the period. The central area of the interior is adorned with a painted polychrome enamel scene depicting three little rabbits set against a landscaped background, executed with delicate modeling and a soft, harmonious color palette. The composition is framed by a double frieze of enamel “pearls” rendered in cloisonné technique in white and blue tones. The rim of the cup is enriched with a wide band of polychrome enamel decorated with floral motifs. The exterior is embellished with a developed frieze of foliate ornament in polychrome cloisonné enamel applied over a matte, sandblasted ground, creating a striking contrast of textures. The decoration is further enhanced by a double row of enamel “pearls” in blue and turquoise hues. The cup rests on three ball feet, emphasizing its ceremonial and finished character. Marks: Maker’s mark “VA” – Vasiliy Agafonov; Moscow city assay mark with the numeric designation “84” (84 zolotniks) and the city coat of arms depicting Saint George slaying the dragon and facing left, corresponding to the period of the 1880s–1890s. Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Weight: 115 g. Condition: Good. Provenance: Private European collection. Condition : Good Warranty : Seller Warranty Material : Silver 84, Cloisonné enamel, Gilding Product sizes : Height - 3.5cm, Width - 8.5cm, Depth - 8.5cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia Gifts : Gifts for a lady Style : Neo-Russian Country : Russia Period : Late 19th century