Secrets Faberge

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Judge auction house Res Raritas Sergei Koronevsky advises what to buy at auctions Russian silver and porcelain, and reveals the secrets of Russian enamels
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Much about the subject can tell estimate. Low price often indicates that the auction house experts doubt its authenticity. For example, if a small bucket in the neo-Russian style (one of the most popular subjects of the Russian market) is usually estimated at $ 5-7 thousand, the existence of several such things in a set of $ 9.10 per thousand should be alerted. Most likely, before you replica, modern pastiche products late XIX - early XX century.

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The value of an object may affect any, even the most insignificant, according to the nonprofessional, detail. The best way to see the thing live, before making a buying decision. In any case, you must carefully read the description in the catalog. So, if you specify that the silverware placed two brands (eg, one on the handle, the second on a stand), the case of composite objects. Things compiled "selection" of two different, non-native parts are usually cheaper and less valued by specialists. So if you offer an inexpensive work of Fyodor Rukerta, where there is the stamp of the company Ovchinnikov on a pedestal, is an opportunity to guard.

Secrets Faberge

The simpler the better

Products Carl Faberge, so demand on the world market not only because of the fact that their author was the supplier of the imperial court. Their main qualities - the highest level of performance, impeccable taste and conciseness. Famous jeweler guided by the principle of "nothing more". Classic Photo Frame Faberge firm - a silver surface covered with guilloche enamel, and two simple outline. Sometimes the enamel over the top of the frame decorated with ornaments of silver modest "corners", and placed at the bottom of "rosettes" of diamonds.

In contrast, modern poddelschiki, especially the American masters, often overload of adornments, uncharacteristic for Faberge. Especially suspicious things with obsessive imperial decor: the abundance of double-headed eagles and diamonds - one of the signs of counterfeit products or those that were later to "supplement". It is believed that the symbols of imperial Russia will make work more attractive for Russian buyers, as it is perceived more than confirmation that the thing had once belonged to the royal family.

Not a single stamp ...

Stamp known artist or company of Carl Faberge by itself means nothing. First, it is often put on the fake stuff. Secondly, most importantly the quality of the object and its preservation. Thus, "polusedennaya" spoon with the stigma of Faberge by definition can not be very expensive.

Family service

Very popular with collectors from Russia objects of so-called "Guriev the service. Initially, the ensemble (1809-1816) in the Empire style was called "The service featuring Russian costumes, but in 1924 was named" Gurevskiy "- in honor of managing the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty Count DA Gurieva, in charge of the porcelain factory at the beginning of XIX century. Later, at the end of XIX century, was released a few additional items. But the mere fact that plates of this ensemble appear almost every auction, already suspicious. One of the hallmarks of true things - its attrition. Items from this service was used in the home, they were not only decorative element. So perfect safety - not the main advantage.