Pavel ovchinnikov biography

Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov June 23, , Otradnoye, Russian Empire — April 7, 57 years old , Moscow, Russian Empire , Russian manufacturer, one of the founders of the Russian national jewelry school and a recreator of the Russian style in jewelry, and also an honorary citizen of Moscow, a member of the Moscow City Duma, a member of the Merchant Council and the Exchange Committee.

Being a silversmith, in Pavel Akimovich Ovchinnikov opened in Moscow a company that later became world-famous for the production of gold and silver products. In , the enterprise was awarded the title of supplier to the court of His Imperial Majesty, in — the title of supplier to the court of Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolayevich. The Ovchinnikov factory was a trendsetter in jewelry fashion and was considered, from the point of view of organization, the largest trading and manufacturing enterprise of that time.

The company had numerous awards and titles, not only domestic, but also many foreign from the imperial, royal and princely houses. The assortment of the company is represented by both household items, dishes, writing instruments, caskets, albums, cigarette cases, and cult items: chalices, folds, salaries for liturgical books and icons.

Pavel Ovchinnikov carved his name into history as one of Russia’s most exceptional enamellers, credited with bringing into fashion once more the champlevé, cloisonné and plique-à-jour .

Many of these products are in the State Museums of Russia, as well as in the collections of European royal houses. A rich color palette, precious metals and Russian ornaments were adapted to the present and the products met the needs of their time. The craftsmen of the Ovchinnikov firm used a wide variety of metal processing and decoration techniques.

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Member of the Moscow City Duma (–88).

Crafts Metal. Icon of a Guardian Angel in the style of the 15th century. Silver with gilding and enamel. Ovchinnikov Moscow circa Silver gilded enamel pendant with a polychrome image of a Guardian Angel carrying a cross and bringing a blessing.