Inside the Exceptional Collection of A La Vieille Russie
On December 16, nearly three centuries of Russian artistry come together in an unprecedented collaboration between Heritage Auctions and one of the most respected names in Russian art. Imperial Porcelain & Russian Works of Art from the Collection of A La Vieille Russie unites Heritage with the venerable New York firm that introduced Fabergé to the United States and has guided the formation of many of the world's most important private and public collections.
Spanning the 17th through early 20th centuries, the auction brings together masterpieces of porcelain, enamel, metalwork, and stone, alongside a portrait by Konstantin Makovsky with a rediscovered Imperial provenance. Each work illuminates the artistry, ceremony, and craftsmanship that flourished under Russia's Imperial patronage.
From early 18th-century silver kovshi to Symbolist ceramics of the early 20th century, the collection of A La Vieille Russie stands as a testament to nearly a century of scholarship, connoisseurship, and innovation. As both dealer and custodian, ALVR has shaped the world's understanding of Russian art and material culture, and continues, from its Fifth Avenue gallery, to offer exceptional European and American jewelry from the 18th century through the 1970s, precious snuff boxes, and important Fabergé.
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