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FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S
FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S
A large-scale work by Fernand Albert Renault that reveals the key artistic principles of the master during his mature period. The painting demonstrates the characteristic synthesis in Renault’s oeuvre of classical compositional structure and a free, vigorous painterly manner shaped by the influence of Fauvism and the Paris School of the interwar years.At the center of the composition lies a nude couple placed within a natural coastal landscape. Renault constructs the scene according to a balanced diagonal rhythm: the luminous female figure, rendered in broad, vibrating strokes of ochre and rose tones, forms the principal plastic accent of the foreground. The male figure, treated in denser, more saturated brown and olive hues, establishes a tonal contrast and intensifies the dramatic interplay of light and shadow.For Renault, color functions as an independent expressive force. In this composition, the scarlet, emerald, and lemon accents of the draped fabrics do not merely describe objects, but rather create the emotional atmosphere of the painting. The foliage and openings of sky are resolved in free patches of pigment that evoke moving air and the pulsation of sunlight.The background scene, depicting figures subduing horses, carries particular significance. This motif recurs in Renault’s work as a symbol of vital energy and masculine initiative. Within the context of this painting, it enters into a meaningful dialogue with the intimate foreground scene, reinforcing the themes of attraction, strength, and inner impulse.Unlike academic treatments of the nude, Renault avoids cold idealization. His figures exist within the realm of color and light rather than anatomical display. Corporality is conveyed through the plastic mass of the brushstroke, where color replaces line. This characteristic allows the work to be situated within French Neotraditionalism of the 1930s, which sought to preserve figuration while rejecting excessive academic rigidity.The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner.Dimensions: Canvas 99 x 132 centimeters. Frame 128 x 163 centimeters.Material: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. The paint layer is stable and without significant losses. The frame shows natural signs of age.Provenance: Private collection.
Begins 03.05.2026
Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko
Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly
Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Pair of Meissen porcelain vases.
Pair of Meissen porcelain vases.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Medal. Petrel. Uzbek Republican Council.
Medal. Petrel. Uzbek Republican Council.
10 EUR
Gold bracelet with diamonds in the form of a belt.
Gold bracelet with diamonds in the form of a belt.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Author collage Autumn, colored glass. Grishchenko Anatoly
Author collage Autumn, colored glass. Grishchenko Anatoly
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Sewing kit
Sewing kit
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. MASTER VASILIY AGAFONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
SILVER CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. MASTER VASILIY AGAFONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
SILVER ENAMEL GOBLET. 20TH ARTEL OF MOSCOW RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
SILVER ENAMEL GOBLET. 20TH ARTEL OF MOSCOW RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY
SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY
A rare octagonal tobacco box crafted from 14K gold, created in the second half of the 19th century in Geneva, in the workshop of Pierre Girard. This piece exemplifies high-level jewellery craftsmanship, combining miniature enamel painting, guilloché engraving, and refined ornamental detail. The central element of the hinged lid features an enamel miniature depicting a romantic scene in the gallant style. The composition is finely rendered and enclosed within an oval frame of opaque sky-blue enamel, adorned with neoclassical floral motifs. The sides of the case are decorated with a guilloché pattern beneath translucent enamel, enhanced with white enamel ribbon-like waves. The base is designed with alternating vertical segments of white and blue enamel, emphasizing the symmetry and architectural structure of the form. The tobacco box reflects the harmony of proportion and technical perfection characteristic of the Geneva school. Marks: maker’s mark of Pierre Girard, Swiss gold hallmarks post-1881, item number 4281 Dimensions: Width 8.5 cm, depth 6 cm, height 1.5 cm . Weight: 122 g Condition: Excellent collector’s condition Provenance: Private collection, Monaco
Begins 03.05.2026
BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL CHARLES LEVY & CO, FRANCE, CIRCA 1876-1881
BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL CHARLES LEVY & CO, FRANCE, CIRCA 1876-1881
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY
SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
18K Gold Rolex Sapphire and Diamond Unisex Bracelet
18K Gold Rolex Sapphire and Diamond Unisex Bracelet
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
RUSSIAN 14K GOLD CIGARETTE CASE. BEILIN & SON FACTORY ST PETERSBURG, 1908–1917
RUSSIAN 14K GOLD CIGARETTE CASE. BEILIN & SON FACTORY ST PETERSBURG, 1908–1917
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Maximilian Maxolli. Still life with peonies.
Maximilian Maxolli. Still life with peonies.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Box for jewelry
Box for jewelry
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
18K white gold cross, Italian workmanship, with sapphires and diamonds.
18K white gold cross, Italian workmanship, with sapphires and diamonds.
3300 EUR
PAIR OF SEVEN-LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRA. VERCELLI ITALY, TURN OF THE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY
PAIR OF SEVEN-LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRA. VERCELLI ITALY, TURN OF THE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY
A ceremonial pair of silver seven-light candelabra executed in the spirit of Historicism with a clear reference to Baroque forms and proportions. The composition is distinguished by a monumental silhouette, rich sculptural modeling and balanced architectural structure. The massive shaped bases, decorated with volutes and acanthus motifs, support tall baluster stems rising into an elaborate branched crown with gracefully curved S-shaped arms. The relief ornament enhances the play of light across the polished silver surface. Such pieces were conceived for grand interiors of the fin de siècle period.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark of an Italian silver workshop in the form of a hexagonal shield, a traditional type of workshop mark used in Northern Italy at the end of the 19th – early 20th century. Italian state assay mark indicating silver fineness “800”.Dimensions: Height: 50 cm; Width: 43 cm; Depth: 43 cm.Weight: Total weight of the pair: 1,780 g.Condition: Good. Even, attractive patina. No deformations or losses.Provenance: Private European collection.
Begins 03.05.2026
Three-piece coffee set. AE&Co.
Three-piece coffee set. AE&Co.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
GOLD COIN 5 RUBLES OF ALEXANDER III, 1889. RUSSIA
GOLD COIN 5 RUBLES OF ALEXANDER III, 1889. RUSSIA
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Porcelain plaque. Portrait of the equestrian monarch Peter the Great. 19th century.
Porcelain plaque. Portrait of the equestrian monarch Peter the Great. 19th century.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Pair of Art Nouveau vases
Pair of Art Nouveau vases
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Gold earrings with garnets and diamonds in the Pomellato Sheherazade style. Italy
Gold earrings with garnets and diamonds in the Pomellato Sheherazade style. Italy
1350 EUR
Earrings with opals and diamonds.
Earrings with opals and diamonds.
650 EUR
18K white gold ring with cognac-colored Cetrine and diamonds. Italy. Second half of the 20th century.
18K white gold ring with cognac-colored Cetrine and diamonds. Italy. Second half of the 20th century.
1550 EUR
Gold coin 5 rubles Nicholas II, 1898. Russia.
Gold coin 5 rubles Nicholas II, 1898. Russia.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
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