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SILVER FIGURE OF HARLEQUIN GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY

SILVER FIGURE OF HARLEQUIN GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY

An elegant silver sculptural composition depicting a harlequin standing on a barrel and holding a woven basket. The figure is conceived in the spirit of the theatrical commedia dell’arte, combining lively genre character with the decorative inventiveness of late Historicism. The character is dressed in a typical stage costume with relief buttons and a pointed cap. The surface of the costume is enriched with cabochon inserts of turquoise and colored glass, creating a vivid decorative effect and emphasizing the stylization after Renaissance and Neo-Renaissance models.The sculpture is distinguished by expressive facial features, confident modeling of drapery, and refined detailing. The base is designed as a barrel with an imitation of wooden staves and metal hoops, enhancing the theatrical and narrative quality of the composition. Such works are characteristic of Hanau silver workshops of the second half of the 19th century, which gained international recognition for their virtuoso reproductions and free historical interpretations of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo forms. In Hanau, a distinct school of decorative silver developed, combining technical mastery, artistic imagination, and a collector-driven interest in historical styles.Hallmarks: Maker’s mark “G.R.” under a crown - Georg Roth & Co., Hanau; additional stylized maker’s mark; assay marks in the tradition of Hanau workshops. The mark of Georg Roth is associated with Hanau silver production of the late 19th - early 20th century, with the мастер working within the local tradition of producing objects in historical styles.Dimensions: Height 21 cm.Weight: 344 g.Condition: Overall good condition with minor traces of age.

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Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)

Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)

Porcelain vase

Silver water pitcher

Silver water pitcher

Ceramic plate

Porcelain book holder White Bear

Porcelain book holder White Bear

Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs

Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs

Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin

Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin

Ceramic figure Girl with a goose

Ceramic figure Girl with a goose

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

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VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

A festive vodka set выполнен in the form of an Easter egg, composed of two glass halves joined by a metal hinge with a locking clasp. The body is made of transparent glass set on a profiled base with a gilded rim along the edge. The interior arrangement is carefully designed: at the center stands a glass decanter with stopper, surrounded symmetrically by seven small shot glasses secured within a metal mount.The upper part of the body forms a domed lid opening to the side, a feature characteristic of ceremonial and presentation sets. The glass is decorated with polychrome enamel painting featuring vegetal ornament and stylized blossoming branches rendered in white, gold, and blue tones. The ornament bears a festive and symbolic character, visually associated with the springtime Easter theme.An inscription “Khristos Voskrese” (Christ is Risen) is applied to the body in traditional Cyrillic orthography, clearly indicating the religious and ritual purpose of the object. Such inscriptions were widely used in decorative arts associated with Easter, reinforcing the status of the piece as a symbolic gift.The metal elements of the mount and hinge are gilded, serving both functional and decorative purposes and emphasizing the ceremonial character of the object. The overall composition demonstrates a combination of utility, ornamentality, and symbolism typical of Russian Easter gift items of the 20th century.Marks: Not found.Dimensions: Height 30 cm; Diameter 16 cm.Condition: Good. Complete set. Glass free of chips and cracks; enamel decoration preserved; gilding with minor wear consistent with age.

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ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD “THE SIGN” WITH SELECTED SAINTS RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD “THE SIGN” WITH SELECTED SAINTS RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH THE CHRIST CHILD RUSSIAN EMPIRE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH THE CHRIST CHILD RUSSIAN EMPIRE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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Original silver shoehorn in its own case. 20th century.

Original silver shoehorn in its own case. 20th century.

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Gold brooch Cameo

Gold brooch Cameo

Decorative fraience plate Shepard geezing

Decorative fraience plate Shepard geezing

Porcelain vase

Porcelain figurine of Chinese men

Porcelain figurine of Chinese men

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

The painting Boy with a Flute, dated 1841 and signed “Neff. 1841,” is a characteristic example of the early period of Carl Timoleon von Neff — an eminent representative of the academic school of mid-19th-century painting, whose artistic activity bridged the traditions of St. Petersburg, Dresden, and Paris. In this work, the artist embodies a quintessential Romantic image of a young shepherd, symbolizing simplicity and the inner purity of human nature in harmony with the natural world.The composition is built on a delicate balance between figure and landscape. The luminous distance creates an impression of airy perspective, while soft lighting reveals the velvety surface and warm palette typical of the Baltic-German school of painting. The emotional expression in the boy’s gaze, the gentle modelling of the face, and the meticulous treatment of the attire demonstrate Neff’s mature craftsmanship, shaped under the influence of Western European classicism and the sentimental realism of the Biedermeier period.A graduate of the Dresden Academy and a pupil of Paul Delaroche in Paris, Carl Timoleon von Neff became one of the leading portrait and religious painters of Imperial Russia. His works adorned the interiors of St Isaac’s Cathedral and the palaces of the Imperial family. Yet early genre scenes such as this are extremely rare, reflecting Neff’s personal interest in the human figure outside the ceremonial context — in the poetics of everyday life and the idealized image of childhood.Boy with a Flute occupies a special place in Neff’s oeuvre as a transitional work between his academic formation and the emergence of his distinctive artistic language — marked by refined drawing and transparent coloration. Comparable compositions and figure types are found in Russian and German museum collections, including the State Hermitage, the Art Museum of Estonia, and former Königsberg collections.Hallmarks: Artist’s signature in red paint at lower left: “Neff. 1841.”Dimensions: 90 × 78 cm.Material: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. Canvas relined and reinforced on stretcher; minor signs of age. Paint surface stable, dense, without losses, with natural patina.Provenance: Private collection.Expertise: Expert opinion by the Art Museum of Estonia (Eesti Kunstimuuseum, 30.11.2016, Sirje Helme, Mai Levin, Alar Nurkse) confirms the attribution and authorship of Carl Timoleon von Neff.

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Portrait

Still life with flowers and fruits

Still life with flowers and fruits

KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD RUSSIAN EMPIRE, 19TH CENTURY

KAZAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD RUSSIAN EMPIRE, 19TH CENTURY

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Porcelain cache-pot

Porcelain cache-pot

Porcelain vase Saints with roe

Porcelain vase Saints with roe

Porcelain set

Ceramic vase

Porcelain pot

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Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

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Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00

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Pair of bronze wall sconces.

Pair of bronze wall sconces.

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Russian paperweight Bear.

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DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Porcelain figure Chess game

Porcelain figure Chess game

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Bronze figure Mephistopheles with mandolin

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Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

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Mikhail Shemyakin. "Still life". Authors Lithography.

Mikhail Shemyakin. "Still life". Authors Lithography.

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Girls in the sauna

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

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