Russian Silver Tea & Coffee Set with Sadko Scenes
Rare Russian emigre silver five piece tea and coffee service, Cyrillic maker's mark 'S.B' Harbin (Manchuria) china, c. 1930 a fine example of Russian silver, hand crafted by a Russian emigre silversmith in Harbin, in high Art Nouveau style with scenes from the Medieval Russian epic of Sadko, the set comprising a teapot, coffee pot, covered sugar, cream jug and a larger rectangular twin handle tray, sides repousse and chased with a scene of Sadko playing his gusli before the sea Tsar, against a seascape with sailing vessels, titled in Cyrillic lettering 'Sadko' gold washed interiors, 84 silver 'Kokoshnik' mark, total silver weight 3719 grams
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- Chasing - The method of decorating gold and silver objects using a punch and hammer so that the design appears in relief. Flat or surface chasing is done from the front giving the item definition, but not cutting into the metal.
Chasing is the opposite technique to repousse, but an object that has repousse work, may then have chasing applied to create a finished piece. - Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Art Nouveau Period - The Art Nouveau period was a cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century, and was characterized by its emphasis on natural forms, flowing lines, and a decorative, ornamental style. Art Nouveau was a reaction against the ornate and heavily stylized designs of the previous era, and sought to create a new, more organic aesthetic.
Art Nouveau was characterized by its use of sinuous, curving lines, as well as a focus on natural elements such as flowers, vines, and other organic shapes. Art Nouveau designers sought to create a total work of art, in which every element of a building or object was designed to be harmonious with the overall design.
Some of the most iconic examples of Art Nouveau design include the Paris Metro entrances designed by Hector Guimard, the works of the artist Alphonse Mucha, and the architecture of Victor Horta in Brussels.
The Art Nouveau period was at its peak between 1890 and 1910, but began to decline in popularity by the start of World War I. However, Art Nouveau remains an important influence on design and art to this day, and continues to be celebrated for its emphasis on natural forms and decorative style.
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