Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN GILT AND PAINTED

A RUSSIAN GILT AND PAINTED GLASS BEAKER, LATE 19TH CENTURY - Of tapering cylindrical form, the upper register finely decorated with stylized scrolling foliate ornament in gold and black enamel, accented with russet-red floral highlights. The rim banded in gilt. The lower section with vertical cut panels, each overpainted with elongated gilt palmette motifs. The combination of cut glass and hand-painted gilt decoration is characteristic of late Imperial Russian decorative glasswork, likely produced in a workshop influenced by the traditions of the St. Petersburg or Gus-Khrustalny glass manufactories. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: H: 3 1/2 in., (8.9 cm.) Condition: Very good overall with no apparent chips or cracks. Gilding very slightly worn in some places.