{"product_id":"kuznetsov-antique-pedestal","title":"Kuznetsov antique pedestal stand | Russia 1870s - 1880s","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally unusual antique ceramic stand by \u003cstrong\u003eM. S. Kuznetsov\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculptural centre is formed as a hand wearing a ring and holding a small circular pedestal. The hand rises from a broad oval base decorated with flowers, leaves and a border of pink and deep blue ornaments. Fine gold outlines and gilded details run through the decoration, including the ring and the edge of the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand form resembling a Victorian era pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of figurative modelling, elaborate polychrome painting and gilding gives the piece a distinctly theatrical character. The open sections around the wrist make the hand appear almost suspended above the decorated base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressed M. S. Kuznetsov mark is present in the ceramic body underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuznetsov Russian Imperial porcelain and faience is known for its high quality and historical significance, making it a sought after collector's item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: M. S. Kuznetsov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: circa 1870s to 1880s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Polychrome painting and gilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Hand with ring holding a circular pedestal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approx. 16.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approx. 14.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 9.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark: Impressed M. S. Kuznetsov mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition for its age, with only minor traces of time and use. Some light wear to the gilding and painted decoration is visible, consistent with the age of the piece. Please see the photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kuznetsov","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55617928003925,"sku":null,"price":576.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/Antique_Kuznetsov_Pedestal_Stand_Russian_Imperial_Porcelain_Molna_Vintage.jpg?v=1793565553","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/kuznetsov-antique-pedestal","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}