DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV RUSSIA EARLY 20TH CENTURY Stone Early 20th century
A rare cabinet object — a silver-topped desk notepad mounted on a solid green onyx base, crafted in the Old Russian style by the Moscow workshop of Petr Milyukov. The cover features a detailed repoussé depiction of a majestic bogatyr (epic hero) riding through a dense forest. The composition is enriched with Ural semi-precious stones, inset into the warrior’s helmet, armor, forest foliage and the stylized inscription.The lower part of the relief bears an archaic inscription in Church Slavonic script:“The Bogatyr Rides Higher Than the Standing Forest”,emphasizing the allegorical grandeur of the figure, whose stature dwarfs the very woods he traverses.The interior holds a complete block of antique gilt-edged paper sheets. The notepad is fully functional and serves as an exceptional example of Russian decorative art.Marks:Moscow assay mark with a woman’s head in kokoshnik facing right, within an oval cartouche with silver standard “84”; maker’s mark “ПМ” (PM) — Petr Milyukov, Moscow silversmith and workshop owner.Dimensions:Notepad: Length 19 cm, Width 9 cm.Onyx base: 24.5 × 13.5 cmWeight: 2185 gCondition:Good condition consistent with age. Minor signs of use. All decorative elements, stones and inner paper block present. Hinges and clasp mechanism function properly.Provenance:Private collection.
| ID: | 152682 |
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| Originality: | yes |
| Condition: | Satisfactory |
| Year of manufacture: | Early 20th century |
| Medium: | Stone |
| Size: | 13.5 x 24.5 x 4.5 cm |
| Shipping to: | Worldwide |
| Payment method: | Wire Transfer, Credit card, Cash |
| Delivery method: | Postal service, Courier service, pickup by yourself |
| Purchase returns: | 14 days |
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