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PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

An intimate genre composition defined by a subtle interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of Alexander Rizzoni’s artistic circle. Within the dim interior of what appears to be a vegetable cellar, a young boy is depicted playing with several cats. Concealing a bundle of turnips behind his back, he teases a cat perched upon a worn barrel. A narrow shaft of light penetrates through a small window, illuminating the child’s gesture and animated expression, while the warm ochre and brown tonalities enhance the atmosphere of humble domesticity.Despite its apparent simplicity, the scene carries a nuanced layer of social observation consistent with Russian Realism of the second half of the nineteenth century. The artist avoids overt dramatization, instead focusing on the quiet dignity of childhood. The modest amusements of impoverished youth become a reflection on resilience and innate vitality. Compassion and contemplative distance coexist within the composition, revealing the dual influence of the Russian academic tradition and Italian genre painting.Signed lower right.The work is attributed to Alexander Rizzoni (Alessandro Rizzoni, 1836 - 1902) on the basis of stylistic analysis, compositional structure, and painterly execution consistent with his genre works of the 1870s and 1880s.Dimensions: 41 x 33 cmMaterial: Oil on canvasCondition: Good. The paint surface is stable. Minor age-related wear consistent with the period.Provenance: Private European collection

Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.

Luxurious 19th century wooden frame in Napoleon III style.

Louis XVI style writing desk

Louis XVI style writing desk

Silver snuffbox.

Silver snuffbox.

DECORATIVE PLATE “OTHELLO AND DESDEMONA” BERLINER PORZELLAN-MANUFAKTUR (KPM) BERLIN, GERMANY, LATE 19TH CENTURY

DECORATIVE PLATE “OTHELLO AND DESDEMONA” BERLINER PORZELLAN-MANUFAKTUR (KPM) BERLIN, GERMANY, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A magnificent porcelain dish with openwork handles. Meissen. 20th century.

A magnificent porcelain dish with openwork handles. Meissen. 20th century.

Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.

Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.

Wooden console made of solid walnut in Art Deco style. Early 20th century.

Wooden console made of solid walnut in Art Deco style. Early 20th century.

Porcelain bottle Mein flüssiges Kapital, in the shape of a canvas money bag.

Porcelain bottle Mein flüssiges Kapital, in the shape of a canvas money bag.

French console table from the Art Nouveau era in the Majorelle style.

French console table from the Art Nouveau era in the Majorelle style.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg in the colors of the Sevres manufactory. Decorated with vignettes with cupids on a blue background. Large vignettes symmetrically show cupids leaning on a shield with a crown and monograms AM, crowning with wreaths of roses. In small vignettes - the love joys of a cupid kissing a dove and a putti, in a pink scarf, playing with a wand. At the top, the motif of two intertwined wreaths - denoting the merging of ecstasies. Painting, decal with painting, gilding. Height: 18 cm. Seversk brand with the letter S. 20th century.

Carved showcase-table of gilded wood, in the spirit of Napoleon III, late 19th century.

Carved showcase-table of gilded wood, in the spirit of Napoleon III, late 19th century.

Wooden console table in Art Nouveau style. Turn of the 19th-20th centuries

Wooden console table in Art Nouveau style. Turn of the 19th-20th centuries

Neo-Pop Art object. HARD AND HEAVY. MAREK BRAUN.

Neo-Pop Art object. HARD AND HEAVY. MAREK BRAUN.

Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s

Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s

Meissen. Porcelain vase with snakes.

Meissen. Porcelain vase with snakes.

Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.

Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

An impressive desk jewelry casket executed in the opulent palatial manner of French decorative art of the Restoration period. The complex curvilinear body is crafted from finely selected rosewood, veneered in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the sculptural volume and highlights the richness of the wood grain. The structure rests on four substantial sculptural feet in gilt bronze, modeled with pronounced Baroque scrolls and acanthus leaves.The surfaces are lavishly enriched with finely cast and chased gilt bronze mounts of high quality. Central to the decorative program are porcelain plaques from the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, set within ornate gilt bronze frames. The polychrome paintings, executed on a blue ground, are devoted to themes of amorous lyricism: lush floral bouquets and playful putti, evoking the refined gallant imagery of the 18th century reinterpreted through the lens of early 19th-century taste.Particular attention is drawn to the porcelain plaque adorning the lid, featuring an exceptionally delicate floral composition. The painting is signed “BARRE SÈVRES,” allowing attribution to the Sèvres painter Barre, active during the first third of the 19th century. Signed plaques of this kind were reserved for objects of high representational status and were frequently commissioned for prestigious pieces of furniture and decorative works intended for aristocratic interiors.The interior of the casket is designed for the storage of jewelry and precious objects. A hinged front panel provides convenient access while preserving the monumentality and coherence of the exterior form. The casket stands as a refined example of the synthesis of cabinetmaking, gilt bronze work, and porcelain painting characteristic of leading French workshops of the period.Marks: Signed porcelain plaque: “BARRE SÈVRES”.Dimensions: Height 32 cm; width 58 cm; depth 36 cm.Condition: Good. Overall well preserved. Minor signs of age and use. Gilt bronze with even period patina. Porcelain plaques without chips or cracks.Provenance: France. Likely produced for an aristocratic interior or a formal salon in the first half of the 19th century.

Stone-cut miniature Orangutan in Faberge style

Stone-cut miniature Orangutan in Faberge style

Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

Jug in Art Nouveau style. Norton & White, Birmingham 1902.

Jug in Art Nouveau style. Norton & White, Birmingham 1902.

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

Bronze floor lamp with the figure of Putti. France. 19th century.

Russian silver salt cellar with enamel.

Russian silver salt cellar with enamel.

Author collage made of colored glass Winter. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage made of colored glass Winter. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly

Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly

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