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Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov opened a small workshop in Moscow in 1851. His reputation was established at the All-Russian Industrial Art Exhibition in 1865, where he was awarded a gold medal, his work in enamel being particularly admired. At this date in Russia the prevalent enamelling technique was champlevé, in designs that were increasingly derived from folk art. For inspiration Ovchinnikov and other silversmiths were able to study a succession of recently published works on various forms of traditional Russian art. In the ensuing years the firm continued to prosper, a branch opening in St Petersburg in 1873. Success was no doubt fuelled by various innovations, including the development of painted filigree enamel and red lacquer ware – the latter a response to the fashion for all things Japanese.
The Khalili Collections
London
Title
Loving Cup
Date
1899–1908
Medium
silver-gilt, opaque & painted filigree enamel, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines & citrines
Accession number
557
Work type
Sculpture
