Becker Albert O. – The State Research Institute for Restoration, Artist-Restorer of the Department of Scientific Restoration of Metal Works
E-mail: 113metal@gmail.com

Dubrovin Mikhail F. – Ph.D., The State Research Institute for Restoration, Leading Researcher of the Department of Scientific Restoration of Metal Works
E-mail: 113metal@gmail.com

The article examines another type of convex name stamps of the Moscow branch of the company “K. Faberge”, in which the name of the owner is combined with the sign of the Supplier of the Highest Court. For the first time, images of this type of birthday people are published in significant volume and high quality, and fake names of this type are also published for the first time. Special attention is paid to the comparative analysis of images of stamps, which makes it possible to distinguish genuine stamps from fake ones, as well as the influence of the conditions of placement and existence of the stamp on the state of its impression on the object. The need for comprehensive studies of objects in the study of decorative and applied arts made of precious metals is also emphasized. The article has scientific and practical value both for museum staff and for specialists involved in the examination and attribution of decorative and applied art products. The information published in the article is useful both in scientific terms — the publication of photographs of stamp prints in good quality, the possibility of conducting their comparative analysis, the introduction of previously unpublished stamp prints into scientific circulation, and in practical terms — the identification of fake stamps.

Database, Moscow branch of the company “K. Faberge”, name stamps, types of name stamps, genuine and fake stamps, comparative analysis of stamps, decorative and applied art products made of precious metals.

Bulgaeva Galina D. – PhD in Art Studies, Associate Professor, Altai State University, Leading Research Associate the leading researcher is an employee of the Department of support for research and development work
E-mail: BulgaevaGD@yandex.ru

Chernyaeva Irina V. – PhD in Art Studies, Associate Professor, Altai State University, Head of the Department of Arts
E-mail: gurkina-22@mail.ru

This paper presents a preliminary study of late signed icons, which integrally feature an ornamental background and frame. Studying late Russian icon painting, especially signed works, is a relevant trend in modern art history. In this regard, there is a need to identify standard samples that could serve as reference points for the attribution and dating of other icons. The aim of the work is to identify standard works of late Russian icon painting based on the presence of the author's signature and the ornamental design of the background and field of the work. The work uses methods of art history analysis, macro photography, as well as data from optical and physical studies. The pattern system is considered by the authors as a sign of identification of the author or workshop. The results of the complex analysis show the relationship between the author's signature and the decorative design. The combination of these facts allows us to identify standard works. The ornamental background and the author's signature are important criteria for identifying standard works of late Russian icon painting. A comprehensive analysis of these elements, combined with other research methods, can significantly contribute to the study of the iconographic heritage of this period. The proposed comprehensive approach to the attribution of late signed icons allows for more accurate determination of the origin and authorship of works. This methodology can be used by art historians, restorers, as well as icon collectors.

Ornament, icon, standard work, author's signature, attribution, late Russian icon painting, macro photography, optical and physical studies.

Vertyaev Dmitry S. – Scientific Research Center of the Kuban Traditional Culture of the State Budgetary Scientific and Creative Cultural Institution of the Krasnodar Territory «Kuban Cossack Choir», researcher
E-mail: entervent@inbox.ru

Ermakova Nina V. – Candidate of Historical Sciences, The State Research Institute for Restoration, leading specialist of the Department of Scientific Restoration of Works of Applied Art
E-mail: nvl-ermakova@mail.ru

Klyuchnikova Darya O. – The State Research Institute for Restoration, restoration artist of the Department of Scientific Restoration of Works of Applied Art
E-mail: daryachiave@yandex.ru

Khrebtova Yulia V. – The State Research Institute for Restoration, Head of the Department of Scientific Restoration of Works of Applied Art
E-mail: julia_pgr@yahoo.com

The article includes information about the investigation and restoration of two banners from the collection of Kuban regalia of the Krasnodar State Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve named after E.D. Felitsyn. The exhibits have a high historical and cultural value, as they are related with the events of the Crimean War. Emperor Alexander II granted these St. George banners for bravery and exemplary service to the Black Sea Voisko and the Azov Voisko. The inscriptions of the honor on colors are identical. After the formation of the Kuban Cossack Voisko in 1860 (from the Black Sea Voisko and the first six brigades of the Caucasian Line Voisko) and the inclusion of Azov Cossacks in its structure in 1865, these banners began to be stored together with other military regalia. When describing them at the beginning of the XX century, an mistake occurred. Historical and archival research made it possible to clarify the attribution of the banners received for restoration, to establish the reasons for their award and to collect information about the history of their existence. The article provides information about the restoration of banners and describes in detail the restoration operations that made it possible to give the banner of the Azov Voisko an expositional appearance. The program of its restoration included cleaning and plasticizing the fibers of the two-layer banner, strengthening painting, hot-glue duplication and additional strengthening with the help of needle technique, cleaning metal fringe, strengthening St. George ribbon, cleaning and preservation of the finial.

Banners, the Black Sea Voisko, the Azov Voisko, the Crimean War, the defense of Sevastopol, hot-glue duplication, needle technique.

Pakhomov Sergey A. – Kursk Regional Museum of Local Lore, senior researcher of the History department
E-mail: Pahomof-2022@mail.ru

The banners of the Kursk squads of the State Mobile Militia of 1855 are the main relics of the participation of Kursk residents in the Eastern (Crimean) War of 1853 – 1856. This was evidenced by 17 memorial “tablets” in the form of plates and tablets with reference texts for each of the panels. These products were intended to provide information support for the display of these regalia. The inscriptions on the “tablets” contained information not only about the banners, but also about the service and the participation of individual squads in hostilities. A clear confirmation of this is the texts of three “tablets” kept in the Kursk Regional Museum of Local Lore. The content of the inscriptions on unsurvived items can be judged from materials published in the pre-revolutionary local press. The purpose of this article is to attract the attention of researchers to the information contained in the texts of the “tablets” as a source of information on the participation of the Kursk militia in the Eastern (Crimean) War at its final stage. Due to the functional specificity of the carrier of this information, as well as the insignificant circulation and regional status of the publication in which the above-mentioned materials were published, the named source was and, probably, still is outside the field of view of specialists. This circumstance determines the novelty of the information contained in it. The article raises questions about the origin of these items, their diversity, preservation and museum significance. Particular attention is paid to a brief analysis of the content and verbatim reproduction of the texts presented on them. The author considers the information contained in the inscriptions exclusive, which will complement the overall picture of the campaign and participation of the Kursk militia in the campaigns of 1855 and 1856, including the defense of Sevastopol, as a key event in the Eastern (Crimean) War.

Eastern (Crimean) War of 1853 – 1856, defense of Sevastopol, squads of the State Mobile Militia, Kursk province, banners, memorial plaques, information support for display, Kursk Regional Museum of Local Lore.

Samarskaya (Alieva) Anna V. – restorer of oil painting of the 3rd category, National Museum of the Republic of Dagestan named after A. Takho-Godi, restoration artist of the Restoration department
E-mail: takho-godi@dagmuzey.ru

The material for the article was the results of a study of the biographical data of V.A. Troinitskaya, the author of the sketch that was submitted for restoration. The study of the author's biography was carried out by analyzing open data of her famous relatives. First of all, through information about her husband, the first Soviet director of the Hermitage S.N. Troinitsky. Further, the search was carried out through various materials about her ancestors Timrots — hereditary military men of the Russian Empire. Several details were added by publications about her daughters. During the research, the interaction of I.A. Orbeli was once again highlighted. I.A. Orbeli and A.A. Takho-Godi in the organization of the Dagestan Museum (now the National Museum of the Republic of Dagestan named afterA. Takho-Godi) — on the one hand, and in rescuing part of the Hermitage collection from sale on the outskirts of the country — on the other hand. Thus, V.A. Troinitskaya became one of the many connecting links in the transfer of knowledge and experience of the Hermitage workers, which was enthusiastically received by the founders of the Dagestan Museum in organizing expeditionary and accounting work on the periphery of the country. Her participation in the 1929 expedition under the leadership of I.A. Orbeli from the Hermitage contributed to the collection of the National Museum of the republic of Dagestan in the form of ethnographic sketches, registration and exhibit documentation. V.A. Troinitskaya completed her career at the Dagestan Medical Institute during the period of formation of hospitals in Makhachkala.

V.A. Troinitskaya, S.N. Troinitsky, biographical data research, I.A. Orbeli, A.A. Takho-Godi, Hermitage, National Museum of the Republic of Dagestan named after A. Takho-Godi, founders, expedition, accounting and stock work.

Smolenchuk Elena V. – artist-restorer of fabric works of the 2 category, The State Research Institute for Restoration, junior researcher of the Department of Scientific Restoration of Decorative and Applied Arts
E-mail: lensmol@yandex.ru

The article describes the process of research and restoration of an archaeological banner from the Krasnogvardeysky Fortified Area Museum collection (village Novy Svet, Gatchina). 9 fragments of the banner were archaeologically dug in those places of the Gatchina district of the Leningrad region, where in 1941 the militia of the Baltic Zavod, after heavy fighting, left the encirclement towards Leningrad. According to the iconography, materials used and technological techniques, the banner of the Krasnogvardeysky fortified area can be classified as a typical Soviet banners, numerous analogues of which are in museum collections. The tasks of museumification required more specific technological and imaginative solutions in the selection of restoration materials and strengthening methods than the established practice of visually neutral restoration intervention. When drawing up the program of research and restoration activities, along with the tasks of conservation, special attention was paid to the tasks of preserving signs of memorial value of the object and maintaining its high aesthetic note, thanks to which the object found a lively emotional response from all project participants and museum visitors. In the preparation of the program took part Specialists of the Forensic Center in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region, specialists of the Department of Archaeological Leather and Textiles of the Grabar Art Conservation Center researchers and restorers of St. Petersburg and Moscow. As a result of the restoration, fragments of the banner were preserved, mounted on a decorative substrate and placed in a specially designed climatic showcase. Currently, the banner is considered the main relic of the museum and occupies the central part of the exposition dedicated to the heroic defenders of the Krasnogvardeysky fortified area.

Soviet banner; archaeological banner; banner of the Leningrad militia; restoration of the archaeological banner; strengthening of archaeological fabrics; exhibition of archaeological fabrics, Museum of the Krasnogvardeysky fortified area.