Pavel OVCHINNIKOV - UNIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER PEACOCK, BOXed, 1882
Russian silver peacock featuring a blue and green enamel body decorated with enameled wings, with filigree feather tips. The peacock proudly displays its flaring, filigree tail feathers adorned with blue and orange enameled beads. It stands atop a textured base while holding the Russian royal emblem from a chain in its beak. The item comes in a carved wooden box.
HALLMARKS: '84' silver standard, '1882' for years, 'PO' in Cyrillic for Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov - famous gold and silver master, official Romanov court supplier - please see the information below.
ASSAYER: 'AK' in Cyrillic for Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky, 1882 (Postinikova-Loseva # 2109).
PROVENANCE: 1. From V.Volkov's collection, representing the THIRD generation of Russian emigration in the USA, Florida; 2. Akiba Galleries, Dania Beach, FL, USA, February 28, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: Peacock: 6.5 x 4 x 4.75 inches (16.5 x 12 x 10.2 cm). Box: 9 x 6.25 x 7.25 inches (23 x 16 x 18.4 cm). Weight: 213 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $5,000 - $50,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, peacocks were sold on Christie's for $68,750 (6 years ago), $107,400 (8 years ago), $520,840 (18 years ago), and $1,084,580 (12 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
Pavel Ovchinnikov also used the shape of a peacock in making ladles. It were sold for high prices: $113,000, $118,500, $135,200, and $157,000 - please see next screenshots.
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HISTORY: Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov famous gold and silver master, official Romanov court supplier founded his Moscow firm in 1853. He was the first Russian silver maker to embrace the pan-Slavic revival style, and in 1868 nearly two de-cades before Faberge, the firm received the title of court supplier, allowing it to incorporate the imperial double eagle in its trademark. Pavel Ovchinnikov appointed official purveyor to the future Tsar Alexander III (1865), King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1873), Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich (1878) and King Christian IX of Denmark (1888). Awarded the Legion d'honneur (1867) and the Order of the Iron Crown (1873). Founded a school for 130 goldsmiths and silversmiths (1871). Opened a factory and shops in St. Petersburg at 35 Bolshaya Morskaya Street (1873) and the former premises of Sazikov at 29 Bolshaya Morskaya Street (1900). Member of the Moscow City Duma (1876-88).

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