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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

French tea and coffee service in silver plated metal. Paris. Puiforcat.

French tea and coffee service in silver plated metal. Paris. Puiforcat.

BRONZE SCULPTURE “ENGLISH MASTIFF” EUROPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

BRONZE SCULPTURE “ENGLISH MASTIFF” EUROPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Antique photo frame of the late 19th century.

Antique photo frame of the late 19th century.

Miniature silver salt cellar with enamel. Øystein Balle, Norway.

Miniature silver salt cellar with enamel. Øystein Balle, Norway.

Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.

Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.

Porcelain coffee pair

Porcelain coffee pair

Silver award cup with engraving

Silver award cup with engraving

Silver spoons (4 pcs.)

Silver spoons (4 pcs.)

Silver candlesticks 2 pcs.

Silver candlesticks 2 pcs.

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.

Porcelain plaque Lovers, Tricks of Cupid. Europe 19th century.

Porcelain plaque Lovers, Tricks of Cupid. Europe 19th century.

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Cigar guillotine. Donatus Solingen

Cigar guillotine. Donatus Solingen

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Bronze model - samurai helmet, Japan, 20th century.

Miniature ladies` mirror with guilloche enamel in blue and white flowers. 20th century.

Miniature ladies` mirror with guilloche enamel in blue and white flowers. 20th century.

Porcelain figurine. Ballerina. Unterweissbach. Germany. 1950-1960s

Porcelain figurine. Ballerina. Unterweissbach. Germany. 1950-1960s

Large porcelain dish with Chinese motifs and dragon. Weimar. GDR. PHG Handgemalt.

Large porcelain dish with Chinese motifs and dragon. Weimar. GDR. PHG Handgemalt.

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.

Still life with flowers. jacquelet, spraying - reproduction.

Still life with flowers. jacquelet, spraying - reproduction.

Book JUDAICA M. Itkin.

Book JUDAICA M. Itkin.

Opera glasses.

A PAIR OF ROCOCO REVIVAL VASES WITH GALLANT SCENES FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF ROCOCO REVIVAL VASES WITH GALLANT SCENES FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Louis XVI style writing desk

Louis XVI style writing desk

ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Doctor Kruger traveling cup for club matches between IRRB RTK

Doctor Kruger traveling cup for club matches between IRRB RTK

Silver tray

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GOLD RING WITH TANZANITE AND DIAMONDS. 21ST CENTURY

GOLD RING WITH TANZANITE AND DIAMONDS. 21ST CENTURY

1 kopeck Coin. Copper. 1840

1 kopeck Coin. Copper. 1840

Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.

Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.

AN ENGLISH TELESCOPE BY W & J. GEORGE LTD, LONDON, ON A WOODEN TRIPOD

AN ENGLISH TELESCOPE BY W & J. GEORGE LTD, LONDON, ON A WOODEN TRIPOD

Twin candelabra Samurai

Twin candelabra Samurai

Painting Neopolitan.

Painting Neopolitan.

Glass holder flowers

Glass holder flowers

Porcelain Bolonka based on Kuznetsovs model.

Porcelain Bolonka based on Kuznetsovs model.

Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan

Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

SILVER TRAY WITH A VIEW OF THE MOSCOW KREMLIN RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1881

SILVER TRAY WITH A VIEW OF THE MOSCOW KREMLIN RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1881

Painting "City landscape" Timergaleev

Painting "City landscape" Timergaleev

Corkscrew "Four Finger Pull"

Corkscrew "Four Finger Pull"

RUSSIAN SILVER SUGAR BOWL IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896-1908

RUSSIAN SILVER SUGAR BOWL IN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1896-1908

Pair of bronze wall sconces.

Pair of bronze wall sconces.

Gold ring with ruby and diamonds.

Gold ring with ruby and diamonds.

Perchonice with six glasses

Perchonice with six glasses