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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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Early 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Style Candlestick Lamps

Early 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Style Candlestick Lamps

Mid 18th Century Oil Painting Depicting a Scene with Courtesans on Canvas

Mid 18th Century Oil Painting Depicting a Scene with Courtesans on Canvas

Curved Louis XV Sauteuse Commode in Floral Marquetry, 18th Century

Curved Louis XV Sauteuse Commode in Floral Marquetry, 18th Century

19th-Century Empire-Style Lamp in Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina with Marble Base

19th-Century Empire-Style Lamp in Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina with Marble Base

Cheval De Trait Harnaché De Théodore GECHTER (1796-1844)

Cheval De Trait Harnaché De Théodore GECHTER (1796-1844)

Figure of the Hindu deity Devi Sri

Figure of the Hindu deity Devi Sri

Marble column - podium

Marble column - podium

Hand Candle Holder Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne

Hand Candle Holder Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne

Bronze By Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Panthère De Tunis N°1

Bronze By Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Panthère De Tunis N°1

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold ring 18k, with sapphire and diamonds. Oval sapphire: 3 carats. H12(11). 30 diamonds 0.80 ct. GH-SI. Ring size:18. Weight: 14.13 gr.

Silver coin 3 marks. Germany 1913.

Silver coin 3 marks. Germany 1913.

Restored antique cabinet

Restored antique cabinet

Very beautiful Art Nouveau cabinet

Very beautiful Art Nouveau cabinet

Bronze figure Mephistopheles with mandolin

Bronze figure Mephistopheles with mandolin

Royal Dux porcelain figure

Royal Dux porcelain figure

Royal Dux porcelain figure

Royal Dux porcelain figure

Antique bronze figure Elephant and Lion

Antique bronze figure Elephant and Lion

Cocktail gold ring 18K, Pomellato Tango Smoky Quartz Diamond.

Cocktail gold ring 18K, Pomellato Tango Smoky Quartz Diamond.

Cocktail gold ring 18K, Pomellato Tango Smoky Quartz Diamond. С800052219. Diamonds and quartz. Product dimensions: 3x 2x 2.7 cm. Weight: 19 gr. Ring size: 17. In original Chinese lacquer box.

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Restoration Period Bronze Clock Representing Eros And Psyche

Restoration Period Bronze Clock Representing Eros And Psyche

Piaget white gold ring with yellow sapphire and diamond. 1998

Piaget white gold ring with yellow sapphire and diamond. 1998

Tiffany style stained glass lamp. 20th century.

Tiffany style stained glass lamp. 20th century.

Stained glass lamp in Tiffany style. 20th century.

Stained glass lamp in Tiffany style. 20th century.

Three Japanese plates with erotic themes.

Three Japanese plates with erotic themes.

Still life autumn flowers. Janis KALNMALIS

Still life autumn flowers. Janis KALNMALIS

Oriental style cabinet

Oriental style cabinet

Antique cast iron coat rack.

Antique cast iron coat rack.

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Faience inkwell

Faience inkwell

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

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Original serving table in the Bauhaus style. 1920s

Original serving table in the Bauhaus style. 1920s

GOLD SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE AND PEARLS FRANCE, CIRCA 1795

GOLD SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE AND PEARLS FRANCE, CIRCA 1795

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SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES

SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES

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Rectangle desktop photo frame

Rectangle desktop photo frame

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Round wooden box.

Round wooden box.

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Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.

Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.

Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London

Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London

French porcelain teacup and saucer.

French porcelain teacup and saucer.

Large, hourglass, late 19th century.

Large, hourglass, late 19th century.

Giorgio Visconti gold cocktail ring with diamonds.

Giorgio Visconti gold cocktail ring with diamonds.

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An elegant porcelain vase in a silver Braid in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire.

An elegant porcelain vase in a silver Braid in the Art Nouveau style. Crown Staffordshire.

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

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

Polyphone with 23 discs. Around 1900.

Polyphone with 23 discs. Around 1900.

Finnish naval officers parade saber.

Finnish naval officers parade saber.

Wine and liqueur jug.

Wine and liqueur jug.

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Meissen. Porcelain vase with snakes.

Meissen. Porcelain vase with snakes.

Vintage Beads design 60s. Western Europe

Vintage Beads design 60s. Western Europe