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Russian Silver Troika Sculpture, I. Sazikov after E. Lanceray, Moscow, ca. 1875

Name: Russian Silver Troika Sculpture, I. Sazikov after E. Lanceray, Moscow, ca. 1875
Brand: Ignaty Sazikov
Price: 75000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The sculpture depicts an elderly peasant, standing to his full height with reins in his hands; behind him in a sleigh are his son and grandson, who drives the horses with a whip. Dressed in typical peasant clothes, all three have very expressive faces. The entire composition of this outstanding silver sculpture, including the original marble base are executed with such high skill that one could imagine the steam pouring out of the horses’ nostrils in the frosty air; and hear the sound of crisp snow under their hooves. The troika gallops at full speed, leaving behind clear traces of horseshoes on the virgin snow. Notes: There are intact little bell on the yoke of a central horse, and an original detachable hallmarked whip. The original, intricately executed marble base is an integral part of the whole composition. The sculpture was never cleaned or polished, and has an original patina. Markings: Fully hallmarked with maker's marks IS (for Ignaty Sazikov, in Cyrillic), SAZIKOV (in Cyrillic) beneath Imperial warrant, 84 silver standard, and Moscow town crest (circa 1870’s, Postnikova-Loseva #2013) Materials: 84-standard silver (sculpture), Makarov white Ural marble (base). Dimensions: Max. height 7.1 inches (17.75 cm) Height of sculpture 5.75 inches (14.4 cm) Length of sculpture 10.5 inches (26.25 cm) Width of sculpture 7.66 inches (19 cm) Height of base 1.33 inches (3.4 cm) Length of base 10.5 inches (26.25 cm) Width of base 6.25 inches (15.6 cm) Techniques: Casting, embossing, engraving. Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, 1992 Private collection, New York City IGNATY SAZIKOV (1793 - 1868) is undoubtedly one of the most important Russian silversmiths and jewelers of all times. Ignaty Sazikov, the Sazikov firm founder's (Pavel Sazikov) son, was the dynasty's most renowned member, and his talent earned him the unofficial title of Russia's Benvenuto Cellini. Born in Moscow province in 1793, he moved with his family to Moscow where he was apprenticed to his father. At his father’s death in 1830, he inherited his workshop and opened a factory in St. Petersburg and a professional school for eighty goldsmiths and silversmiths. In 1846, the firm received the Imperial Warrant by Tsar Nicholas I, becoming official supplier of the Tsar. The firm produced mainly objects of vertu and exclusive tableware in Neo-Russian style; sculptural and figurative pieces, representing historical themes or genre scenes, as well as icon rizas, and even icon screens for churches. The articles differed in artistic value and prices, ranging from the most ordinary to exclusive ones intended for the royal court and for trade fairs. Sazikov contracted the most prominent Russian artists and sculptors of his time to work on his orders. The firm has also exhibited in several World Fairs - at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, Ignaty Sazikov received gold medal; and in 1867, he was awarded with the legion d’Honneur at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. One of his most important pieces that won him the golden awards is a desk-size sculpture, representing a trio of horses, created by the great Eugene Lanceray, a famous Russian painter and sculptor. After Ignaty Sazikov death his two sons, Pavel (II) and Sergei took over the business and have managed it until 1887, when the company was sold to the firm of Khlebnikov. Sazikov’s Troika: EXHIBITION In his Decree dated December 11 (22), 1719, Peter the Great set up a state form of storing valuables, which belonged to Russia. According to this Decree, special department, Kammer Collegium, was founded. Its regulations listed the existing valuables and stated the procedure of their storage in the State Treasury, called GOHRAN nowadays. A unique exhibition organized and curated by GOHRAN took place In Moscow in winter of 2014, "The Great Masters of the 19th Century. The Sazikov Jewelry House and its Contemporaries". Today, the work of the Sazikov jewelry house is in the collections of the largest museums in the world - the Moscow Kremlin, the State Hermitage Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, as well as in private collections. However, a special place is occupied by Sazikov’s collection of the Gokhran of Russia. The collection demonstrates the highest level of the masters of the company, their contribution to the development of small sculptures and ornamental art. Sazikov’s Troika: COMMEMORATIVE COIN In 2016, in honor of the Sazikov jewelry company, the Bank of Russia has issued a “Jewelry Art in Russia” commemorative coin, made of 925 silver of a total weight of 169 grams. Featuring on the obverse the famous Troika sculpture by Ignaty Sazikov, the coin was minted at the St. Petersburg Mint and amounted to 850 copies. Sazikov’s Troika: COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL In 2017, Goznak (a Russian joint-stock company responsible for research and development as well as manufacturing security products including banknotes, coins, stamps, identity cards, secure documents, state orders and medal ) has eleased a series of 7 table medals dedicated to illustrious Russian jewelers. One of the medals is dedicated to Ignaty Sazikov. The obverse of the medal depicts the famous sculptural composition "Troika", created by the House of Sazikov after the design and model of no-less famous artist and sculptor, Eugene A. Lansere. Sazikov’s Troika: POSTAL STAMP In 2018, the Russian Post issued a jubilee postage stamp with a face value of 27 Rubles with an image of Sazikov’s most popular sculpture, created by him in bronze and silver for 10 consecutive years (!), from 1870-1880.

Creator:

Ignaty Sazikov (Jeweler)

Dimensions:

Height: 7.1 in (18.04 cm)Width: 7.66 in (19.46 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Marble,Silver,Carved,Cast

Place of Origin:

Russia

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1875

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2819316820352

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