A Russian Shaded Cloisonné Enameled Gilt Silver Swan-Form Kovsh Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1899-1908 5-3/8 x 10-3/4 x 5-1/4 inches (13.7 x 27.3 x 13.3 cm) 744 grams PROVENANCE: With Wartski, London; John Atzbach Antiques, Bellevue, Washington, acquired from the above; Acquired from the above by the present owner. Swans, as a symbol of monogamy and constancy, were much in demand from the Russian silversmiths and enamelers as wedding and anniversary gifts. The offered work by Ovchinnikov is an exceptional example, both for its refined enamel work and its elegant scale. For a related swan by Ovchinnikov, see Sotheby's London, Russian Works of Art, Faberge & Icons, November 27, 2018, Lot 416. Masterpieces of Russian Enamel from an Important American Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved