Lot 272
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AN UNUSUAL AND RARE PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER
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AN UNUSUAL AND RARE PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER

MARK OF MARIAN SOKOLOVSKY, MOSCOW, 1908-1917

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AN UNUSUAL AND RARE PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED CUT-GLASS DECANTER
MARK OF MARIAN SOKOLOVSKY, MOSCOW, 1908-1917
A tapering cylindrical glass body with a silver mount, inscribed in Russian 'Good people get together', the hinged cover realistically modelled as a shouting herald (glashatay), wearing a traditional Russian costume, the handle modelled as the herald's sleeve, the interior gilt, marked on mount
14 in. (35.7 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Marian Sokolovksy was employed by Fabergé before starting his own workshop. In his memoirs, Franz Birbaum included Sokolovsky in his list of artists who worked for the Moscow branch of the firm. Whilst working for Fabergé, Sokolovksy created a number of figural silver pieces in the neo-Russian style, including large kovshes and bratinas that were particularly noted for their skilful execution. (T. Muntian, Feodor Rückert & Carl Fabergé, Moscow, 2016, pp. 95-99).

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