A Fine Russian Bronze of a Cossack with Rifle on a Green Malachite Stone Base – Grachev Brothers, Imperial Silversmiths.

A lovely little Russian bronze Cossack figure lying belly down with his rifle on a beautifully bright green malachite stone base.  The bronze is signed in Russian cyrillic characters for the Grachev Brothers who were the purveyors of silver, jewelry and objects of vertu for the Imperial family between 1892-1917.

“Recognised for exceptional design and quality, Grachev Brothers received a number of important commissions from European royalty and nobility. In 1886, the company became a principal supplier to King Christian IX of Denmark and in 1892 was appointed court supplier to His Imperial Majesty Tsar Alexander III.  Pieces by Grachev Brothers are in private collections around the world, including the collection of the British Royal Family, and the firm continues to be known for its royal associations”.