Fine Jewels

The earrings set with brilliant-, circular- and single-cut diamonds, the pear-shaped frame suspending pear-shaped aquamarine swing centre, screw back fittings, Swedish hallmarks and maker's mark for Bolin; the ring set with a step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 11.97 carats, within a border of brilliant-cut diamonds, size Q, Swedish hallmarks and maker's mark for Bolin; the brooch set with a step-cut aquamarine, within an openwork frame of circular-cut diamonds.

View 1 of Lot 156: W. A. Bolin | Aquamarine and diamond pair of earrings and ring || Aquamarine and diamond brooch

w. a. bolin | aquamarine and diamond pair of earrings and ring || aquamarine and diamond brooch

Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Art

the glass cut with star-faceted diamonds, the silver mount centred at either side with a cartouche between hung laurel festoons, within reeded borders, the domed lid with acanthus leaves and gadrooning, surmounted by a pinecone finial, the rectangular handles also with acanthus leaves, gilt interior, with later associated silver ladle, struck to body and lid with retailer's mark, maker's mark, 84 standard, and three further indistinct marks, the handles with kokoshnik head control mark 1908-1917

the glass cut with star-faceted diamonds, the silver mount centred at either side with a cartouche between hung laurel festoons, within reeded borders, the domed lid with acanthus leaves and gadrooning, surmounted by a pinecone finial, the rectangular handles also with acanthus leaves, gilt interior, with later associated silver ladle, struck to body and lid with retailer's mark, maker's mark, 84 standard, and three further indistinct marks, the handles with kokoshnik head control mark 1908-1917 height 33 cm; 13 in.

View 1 of Lot 182: A silver-mounted cut-glass punch bowl, Bolin, workmaster Konstantin Linke, Moscow, circa 1890

a silver-mounted cut-glass punch bowl, bolin, workmaster konstantin linke, moscow, circa 1890

Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

A silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, circa 1890

A silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, circa 1890 the mount and hinged lid cast with grapes, vines, and leaves, the handle engraved as a twisted vine, the bombé body carved with diamond patterns, struck with maker's mark and workmaster's initials, 84 standard height 18.7cm; 7⅜in.

View 1 of Lot 495: A silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, circa 1890

a silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, bolin, workmaster karl linke, moscow, circa 1890

Fine Jewels Online

RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, W. A. BOLIN The front composed of oval rubies and brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, to a necklace composed of crescent-shaped links set with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 435mm, Swedish assay and maker's mark for W.A. Bolin, pouch stamped W.A. Bolin. To view the Shipping Calculator please click here.

ruby and diamond necklace, w. a. bolin

the glass body cut with a diamond pattern, the neck encircled by cast silver fruiting grapevines, leading to the figural handle in the form of an Alkonost, the hinged lid with stylised acanthus leaves, surmounted by a recumbent griffin, its wings curled around a flower, gilt interior, struck to inside lid and fruiting vine with maker's mark, retailer's mark, 88 standard

the glass body cut with a diamond pattern, the neck encircled by cast silver fruiting grapevines, leading to the figural handle in the form of an Alkonost, the hinged lid with stylised acanthus leaves, surmounted by a recumbent griffin, its wings curled around a flower, gilt interior, struck to inside lid and fruiting vine with maker's mark, retailer's mark, 88 standard height 33.5 cm; 13 1/4 in.

View 1 of Lot 186: A parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanter,  workmaster’s mark of Konstantin Linke, retailed by Bolin, Moscow, circa 1890

a parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, workmaster’s mark of konstantin linke, retailed by bolin, moscow, circa 1890

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LIU BOLIN b.1973 AUSTRIAN MAGAZINE, HIDING IN THE CITY # 128, 2012 chromogenic print, mounted on Diasec edition AP1/2 accompagnied by a signed certificate from the artist 90 x 120 cm; 35 1/4 x 47 1/8 in. [tirage chromogénique, monté sous Diasec edition EA1/2 accompagné d'un certificat signé par l'artiste Please see shipping calculator link: click here. (« Calculateur des frais d’expédition » sous ce lien)

liu bolin | austrian magazine, hiding in the city # 128, 2012

A pair of parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanters, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, 1899-1908

A pair of parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanters, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, 1899-1908 of bulbous form, the bodies cut with diamond and geometric patterns, the silver cast and dramatically chased with leaves and blossoms with similarly decorated handle, the hinged lids with foliate finials, gilt interiors, struck under covers and on mounts, 88 standard 2 height 31.5cm, 12 1/2 in.

a pair of parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanters, bolin, workmaster karl linke, moscow, 1899-1908

Fabergé, Imperial & Revolutionary Works of Art	

of bulbous form, the silver handle realistically chased and engraved as twisted grape-covered vines which wrap around the body of the decanter, the bark-like neck and lid surmounted by a bunch of grapes, bearing a dated inscription on the rim commemorating the Bray family firm’s fifty year anniversary of working in St Petersburg (1842-1892), struck to the neck with maker's mark, 84 standard

of bulbous form, the silver handle realistically chased and engraved as twisted grape-covered vines which wrap around the body of the decanter, the bark-like neck and lid surmounted by a bunch of grapes, bearing a dated inscription on the rim commemorating the Bray family firm’s fifty year anniversary of working in St Petersburg (1842-1892), struck to the neck with maker's mark, 84 standard height 27cm; 10 5/8 in.

View 1 of Lot 73: A silver-mounted cut-glass trompe l'oeil decanter, Maria Linke for Bolin, Moscow, 1891

a silver-mounted cut-glass trompe l'oeil decanter, maria linke for bolin, moscow, 1891

Russian Works of Art

A RARE SILVER AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL SAMOVAR ON STAND, SHANKS AND BOLIN, MOSCOW, 1886

A RARE SILVER AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL SAMOVAR ON STAND, SHANKS AND BOLIN, MOSCOW, 1886 the bombé body repoussé, chased and applied with acanthus leaves, foliate branches and stylised scrolls, the sides enamelled in black silhouettes of children in a bed of reeds, raised on four lion paw feet, with ivory insulators, struck under base with maker’s mark, 88 standard height to finial 42cm, 16½in. To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

a rare silver and champlevé enamel samovar on stand, shanks and bolin, moscow, 1886

Property from a Private Collection, USA A silver, rhodonite and enamel blotter, Ivan Khlebnikov, Moscow, 1880 and a silver stamp box, Bolin, Shanks and Co., St Petersburg, 1908-1917 the blotter with enamelled series of Kharkov train tickets and travel documents, struck on the side Khlebnikov in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 84 standard; the box set with one, two and three kopek Imperial stamps, gold thumbpiece, gilt interior, struck on the underside of the lid, 84 standard 2 length of the blotter 17.5cm, 6 9/10in.; of the stamp box 7cm, 2 4/5in.

a silver, rhodonite and enamel blotter, ivan khlebnikov, moscow, 1880 and a silver stamp box, bolin, shanks and co., st petersburg, 1908-1917

Classic Design

A cut-glass liquor bottle with silver mounts, W. A. Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1917

A cut-glass liquor bottle with silver mounts, W. A. Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1917 in the Empire style, the stand triangular with cut corners, decorated with three open-winged eagles, the cut-crystal body, inside a silver mount with pierced scrolls, neck and lower part of the cup with laurel leaves garlands, struck with maker's initials in Latin script, 84 standard Height 9⅞in. ------------------------------ Carafe à liqueur montée en argent par W. A. Bolin, Moscou, 1908-1917 de style Empire, la base triangulaire à pans coupés, ornée de trois aigles aux ailes déployées, le corps en cristal taillé à pointes de diamant, la monture ajourée de rinceaux, le col et la partie basse du bouchon à décors de feuilles de laurier, poinçons de maître, titre 84 Haut. 25,2 cm

View 1 of Lot 144: A cut-glass liquor bottle with silver mounts, W. A. Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1917 | Carafe à liqueur montée en argent par W. A. Bolin, Moscou, 1908-1917

a cut-glass liquor bottle with silver mounts, w. a. bolin, moscow, 1908-1917 | carafe à liqueur montée en argent par w. a. bolin, moscou, 1908-1917

Two silver-mounted cut-glass claret jugs, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, circa 1890

Two silver-mounted cut-glass claret jugs, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, circa 1890 the elongated baluster body cut in diamond patterns throughout; the collar mount with chased acanthus leaves and scrolls, the hinged lid with acanthus leaves and finial, the handle and neck swags of bound bluebells with acanthus leaves at each end, struck on the interior lid and handle with maker's mark and workmaster's initials 'KL', 84 standard height 32 cm; 12⅝in.

View 1 of Lot 496: Two silver-mounted cut-glass claret jugs, Bolin, workmaster Karl Linke, Moscow, circa 1890

two silver-mounted cut-glass claret jugs, bolin, workmaster karl linke, moscow, circa 1890

Russian Works of Art, Fabergé & Icons

A silver and crystal bowl, Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1817

A silver and crystal bowl, Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1817 oval, the silver chased ornaments in Neoclassical taste, the body partially ribbed, resting on four lion feet with stylized scrolls and leaves, the cut-glass liner with an undulating cut border, struck Bolin, 84 standard length 44cm, 17⅜in.

a silver and crystal bowl, bolin, moscow, 1908-1817

Photographies 

LIU BOLIN n. 1973 CONSTRUCT HARMONIOUS SOCIETY TOGETHER (HIDING IN THE CITY NO.50), 2008 tirage chromogénique monté sur aluminium signé, titré, daté et numéroté '5/8' sur l'image édition 5/8 encadré chromogenic print, mounted on aluminium signed, titled, dated and numbered '5/8' on the image edition 5/8 framed 46 ½ x 59 in. ; 118,4 x 149,9 cm

liu bolin | construct harmonious society together (hiding in the city no.50), 2008

Gold Boxes, Fabergé and Objects of Vertu

A parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, Bolin, workmaster Konstantin Linke, Moscow, 1908-1917

A parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, Bolin, workmaster Konstantin Linke, Moscow, 1908-1917 of tapering cylindrical form, the body cut with a star and diamond pattern, the silver mount cast and chased with flowers and leaves, the handle modelled as twisted branches, the hinged cover cast with a moth, the cover interior engraved in Cyrillic with names stated below, the interior gilded, struck with maker's mark and maker's initials on the neck, cover and handleA.A Belskiy P.P Melnikov N.M Bevobrazov N.V Sinsarev A.A Rimskiy-Korsakov M.R Blumenfeld A.V Amfitsatrov B.V Tomoshevkiy A.P Golitsenskiy V.P Potikhin M.H Skropnishev I.F Ratovovy K.N Bolotov P.N Kazin S.V Rishetov height 30cm; 11¾in.

View 1 of Lot 141: A parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, Bolin, workmaster Konstantin Linke, Moscow, 1908-1917

a parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass decanter, bolin, workmaster konstantin linke, moscow, 1908-1917

A Russian parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass covered bowl on stand, W. A. Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1917

A Russian parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass covered bowl on stand, W. A. Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1917 in the Empire style, circular, the cut-glass body and cover with scrolls and palm pierced motifs, the stand triangular with cut corners applied with three open-winged eagles, struck with maker's mark in Latin script, 84 standard Height 5¼in. ; Larg. 4in. ------------------------------ Bol couvert et son présentoir en cristal taillé monté en argent et vermeil par W. A. Bolin, Moscou, 1908-1917 de style Empire, de forme circulaire, le corps et le couvercle en cristal taillé, la monture en argent repercée de motifs de rinceaux et palmettes, le présentoir triangulaire à pans coupés orné de trois aigles les ailes déployées, poinçons de maître, titre 84 Haut. 13,5 cm ; Larg. 10 cm

View 1 of Lot 145: A Russian parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass covered bowl on stand, W. A. Bolin, Moscow, 1908-1917 | Bol couvert et son présentoir en cristal taillé monté en argent et vermeil par W. A. Bolin, Moscou, 1908-1917

a russian parcel-gilt silver-mounted cut-glass covered bowl on stand, w. a. bolin, moscow, 1908-1917 | bol couvert et son présentoir en cristal taillé monté en argent et vermeil par w. a. bolin, moscou, 1908-1917

Property of a Private Scandinavian Collector

Property of a Private Scandinavian Collector An Important Imperial Presentation jewelled gold and guilloché enamel snuffbox, workmaster Nikolai Chernokov, Bolin, St Petersburg, 1908-1917 Of undulated rectangular form, the lid applied with the cypher of Emperor Nicholas II set with rose-cut diamonds, within a laurel wreath, on steel blue translucent enamel over wavy engine-turned ground, flanked by translucent white enamelled sunray panels overlaid with rose-cut diamond-set trelliswork, the sides and base of matte and polished gold, struck with workmaster’s mark and Bolin below the Imperial warrant, 56 standard, in original fitted Imperial Cabinet red leather case length 8.1cm, 8 1/4 in.

View 1 of Lot 5: An Important Imperial Presentation jewelled gold and guilloché enamel snuffbox, workmaster Nikolai Chernokov, Bolin, St Petersburg, 1908-1917

an important imperial presentation jewelled gold and guilloché enamel snuffbox, workmaster nikolai chernokov, bolin, st petersburg, 1908-1917

Set with brilliant-, circular-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, size O1/2, Swedish assay marks and maker's mark for Bolin.

diamond ring, 1959

An Art Nouveau turquoise, enamel and silver-mounted onyx kovsh, workmaster Vasilli Finnikov, Possibly for Bolin, Moscow, 1899-1908

An Art Nouveau turquoise, enamel and silver-mounted onyx kovsh, workmaster Vasilli Finnikov, Possibly for Bolin, Moscow, 1899-1908 of elongated oval form, the swirling silver handle and finial set with turquoise cabochons and opaque white enamel, the silver base swirling in a conforming design, engraved with a monogram under a crown struck with maker's initials in Cyrillic, 84 standard length 18cm; 7 in.

View 1 of Lot 492: An Art Nouveau turquoise, enamel and silver-mounted onyx kovsh, workmaster Vasilli Finnikov, Possibly for Bolin, Moscow, 1899-1908

an art nouveau turquoise, enamel and silver-mounted onyx kovsh, workmaster vasilli finnikov, possibly for bolin, moscow, 1899-1908

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LIU BOLIN b.1973 CAMOUFLAGE 76, DÉMOLITION, 2008 chromogenic print signed, titled in Chinese characters, dated and numbered in black ink on the image gallery label affixed on verso edition 1/8 framed image: 63 x 80 cm; 24 7/8x 31 1/2 in. print: 67,3 x 84 cm; 26 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. frame: 85,3 x 101,5 cm; 33 9/16 x 39 15/16 in. [tirage chromogénique signé, titré en caractères chinois, daté et numéroté à l'encre noire dans l'image étiquette de la galerie au verso édition 1/8 encadré] Please see Shipping Calculator Link: Click Here (« Calculateur des frais d’expédition »sous ce lien)

liu bolin | camouflage 76, démolition, 2008

W.A. Bolin Orange sapphire and diamond ring The tapered mount set with an oval sapphire, to shoulders pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, size 49, Swedish hallmarks and maker's mark, case stamped W. A. Bolin.

View 1 of Lot 1256: Orange sapphire and diamond ring

orange sapphire and diamond ring

Zodiac: a rare jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster Nikolai Chernokov, probably for Bolin, St Petersburg, circa 1900

Zodiac: a rare jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster Nikolai Chernokov, probably for Bolin, St Petersburg, circa 1900 enamelled in deep blue over engine turned ground, decorated with the Scorpio zodiac sign to the front, the reverse set with diamond stars, struck to loop with workmaster's initials, 56 standard height 1.5cm, 1/2 in.

View 1 of Lot 36: Zodiac: a rare jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster Nikolai Chernokov, probably for Bolin, St Petersburg, circa 1900

zodiac: a rare jewelled gold and guilloché enamel egg pendant, workmaster nikolai chernokov, probably for bolin, st petersburg, circa 1900

LIU BOLIN b.1973 CAMOUFLAGE 21 TIANMEN II, 2006 chromogenic print mounted on Dibond signed, titled in Chinese characters, dated and numbered in black ink on the image edition 1/8 framed image: 33 x 100 cm; 12 15/16 x 39 3/8 in. print: 36,8 x 103,5 cm; 14 7/16 x 40 3/14 in. frame: 40,50 x 107,50 cm; 15 15/16 x 42 7/16 in. [tirage chromogénique monté sur Dibond signé, titré en caractères chinois, daté et numéroté à l'encre noire sur l'image édition 1/8 encadré] Please see Shipping Calculator Link: Click Here (« Calculateur des frais d’expédition »sous ce lien)

liu bolin | camouflage 21 tianmen ii, 2006

Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)

From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948) Jewelled gold cigarette case, Bolin, circa 1900 The rectangular hammered gold case decorated with branches set with cabochon rubies, sapphires and cushion-shaped diamonds, the push piece set with a cabochon sapphire, with its original fitted case, struck with obscured maker's mark, 56 standard. approx. 68g length 8.5cm; 3 3/8 in.

View 1 of Lot 1110: Jewelled gold cigarette case, Bolin, St Petersburg, circa 1900

jewelled gold cigarette case, bolin, st petersburg, circa 1900

Contemporary Discoveries

Sold to benefit the Robert-Debré Hospital

Sold to benefit the Robert-Debré Hospital Liu Bolin b. 1973 The Tree of Life photographic print in plexiglass, mounted on dibond 150 x 300 cm; 59 x 118 ⅛ in. Executed in 2023. ________________________________________________________ Vendu au profit de l'hôpital Robert-Debré Liu Bolin n. 1973 The Tree of Life tirage photographique sous plexiglass, contre-collage sur dibond 150 x 300 cm; 59 x 118 ⅛ in. Exécuté en 2023.

the tree of life

Comprising: a choker composed of rows of cultured pearls vertically spaced by brilliant-cut diamonds connected by knife-edge linking, inner circumference approximately 310mm (expandable); and a bracelet of similar design, inner circumference approximately 140mm (expandable); each with Swedish assay marks and maker's mark for Bolin, fitted case stamped W. A. Bolin.

Gallison Hall: The James F. Scott Collection

in Art Nouveau style, with circular onyx bases, foliate vase-shaped stems suporting the larger cut-glass dish, removable tops with openwork foliage enclosing a putto, signed L. Moreau, below the smaller cut-glass dish

a pair of large russian silver, hardstone, and cut-glass table centerpieces, bolin, moscow, 1908-17 |

the veneered rectangular box bound with bands of berrying laurel, the hinged lid centred with vacant silver square, the keyhole with ribbon-bound garland, raised on four paw feet

a silver-mounted veneered wood casket, c.e. bolin, moscow, 1908-1917

formed as a Viking Longboat on a partly openwork spreading oblong base with applied corded band, stamped Bolin, also stamped Shanks & Co with workmaster's initials K L

a silver-gilt and hardstone bon bon basin, bolin & shanks, st petersburg, 1899-1908

carved in mottled brown agate in an angular cartouche form, the lid and sides applied with ribbon-tied laurel and flowerheads centred with rose diamonds, the spreading base with chased leaftip border, width 9cm, 3 1/2 in, in original case stamped for: W.A. Bolin, Hofjuwelerare Stockholm - Moskva

a hardstone snuff box with jewelled gold mounts, w.a. bolin, stockholm, 1916

part lobed shaped oval body, the silver neck and handle modelled as bamboo, the hinge cover with leaf finial, marked at the shoulder

a russian silver mounted cut-glass decanter,bolin, moscow, 1893

Each terminal set with a pair of cabochon moonstones and two cushion-shaped diamonds within green enamel borders, maker's mark V.F. (cyrillic), probably Vassili Finnikov, for Bolin, assay master Jakov Liapunov, St Petersburg, 1899-1904, case.

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