Teapot

Object NameTeapot

Manufacturer Gustav Gustavovich Klingert Firm (Russian, 1865 - 1917)

Artist / Maker Gustav Gustavovich Klingert (German - Russian, 1865 - 1916)

Date1893

OriginRussia

MediumGilded silver and enamel, mother-of-pearl finial and insulators

Dimensions4 7/16 × 7 5/8 × 4 5/16 in. diameter (11.3 × 19.4 × 11 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number4.14.13

Status

On view

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CultureRussian

Label TextThe Gustav Klingert firm of 55 employees opened in 1865 and remained in business until the Russian Revolution. The firm was awarded bronze medals at the Paris World Exposition in 1889 and at the Chicago Columbian Exposition in 1893. Though some scholars consider Klingert a less significant enameler, he was named as one of the most important enamelers at the Chicago Exposition. This teapot by Klingert is predominantly blue enamel interlacing scrollwork on a gilt stippled ground. Typical of his style, Klingert incorporated bands of turquoise blue beads to accentuate and define borders. Here one is reminded of Persian enamelers’ use of turquoise and gold. The scrollwork is again reminiscent of seventeenth century and possibly ancient book illustrations.

MarkingsMarked on bottom: GK attributed to Gustav Klingert; 1893, assayer's marks; 84-standard of silver, St. George and Dragon=Moscow. See yellow sheet in file for ill.

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