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NUDE RECLINING WOMAN, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
NUDE RECLINING WOMAN, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
An oval oil painting on cardboard, executed in the style of Russian Art Nouveau and the “World of Art” circle. The composition features a nude woman reclining in a relaxed pose on a bed, holding a book, her head resting on a pink pillow. The setting, with its delicate drapery, carved headboard, and silver tea service, evokes the refined domestic interiors of the Rococo era. The brushwork is soft and pastose, emphasizing the sensuality of the figure and the decorative richness of the surroundings. In the lower right corner appears the signature “K. Somov” and the date “1897.” The painting is presented in a gilt oval frame with a light blue museum-quality mat. On the reverse is an old collector’s label inscribed in ink: “K. Somov, 1869–1939,” framed by a decorative blue border.Dimensions: Painting: 30 × 37 cm. Frame: approximately 50 × 60 cmMaterial: Oil on cardboardCondition: Good condition. The surface is clean, and the paint layer is stable. Minor signs of age on the reverse and frame.Provenance: Private European collection. Contents of a 19th-century Baltic villa
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Porcelain Easter egg.
Porcelain Easter egg.
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Russian silver salt shaker in the form of a cast-iron.
Russian silver salt shaker in the form of a cast-iron.
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Russian silver candy bowl. St. Petersburg 1837
Russian silver candy bowl. St. Petersburg 1837
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Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century
Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century
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A pair of Russian silver vases in the Art Nouveau style.
A pair of Russian silver vases in the Art Nouveau style.
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Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Silver matchbox with polychrome filigree enamel. Moscow. Workshop Shaposhnikov.
Silver matchbox with polychrome filigree enamel. Moscow. Workshop Shaposhnikov.
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Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.
Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.
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Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.
Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.
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CRIMEAN LANDSCAPE WITH A SEASHORE AND CYPRESSES RUSSIA, 1920s–1930s
CRIMEAN LANDSCAPE WITH A SEASHORE AND CYPRESSES RUSSIA, 1920s–1930s
A refined Crimean landscape capturing the atmosphere of the southern coast on a clear summer day. The composition is structured around a gentle diagonal movement of the rocky shoreline, harmoniously balanced by the vertical accents of slender cypresses and the calm horizontal expanse of the sea. In the middle ground, a small house with a green roof is organically integrated into the natural setting, serving as both a compositional and chromatic focal point. In the distance, a panorama of mountain ranges unfolds in cool bluish-violet tones, dissolved within a luminous atmospheric perspective.Executed in a plein-air manner characteristic of Russian painting of the first third of the twentieth century, the work employs a free and confident brushstroke that avoids detailed delineation in favor of conveying the overall state of nature and the interplay of light, air, and space. The color scheme is built upon a subtle balance between the cool tones of the sea and mountains and the sun-bleached yellow-white and ochre hues of the coastal rocks, evoking the sensation of intense southern sunlight. The painting is marked by restrained harmony and a lyrical mood, free from decorative artifice or excessive expressiveness.By its painterly language, chromatic sensitivity, and overall atmosphere, the work relates to the tradition of Russian Impressionism and to the circle of professional artists active in Crimea during the 1920s–1930s, who continued the development of plein-air painting beyond academic and ideologically driven frameworks.Dimensions: 34 × 28 cm (visible); 48 × 43 cm (framed).Medium: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. The canvas has been relined; the paint layer is stable, with minor signs of age.Provenance: Private collection.
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Russian porcelain saucer from private factories of the 1820s. Persan (Persian).
Russian porcelain saucer from private factories of the 1820s. Persan (Persian).
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Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s
Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s
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Russian silver tea strainer, with enamel decor, in the spirit of Russian Art Nouveau.
Russian silver tea strainer, with enamel decor, in the spirit of Russian Art Nouveau.
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Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.
Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.
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Large candy bowl 15 Moscow artel of jewelers. Russia. 1908-1917
Large candy bowl 15 Moscow artel of jewelers. Russia. 1908-1917
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A set of teaspoons decorated with enamel in the original case. Moscow 1908-1917.
A set of teaspoons decorated with enamel in the original case. Moscow 1908-1917.
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Russian crystal box with a silver lid. St. Petersburg. 1837.
Russian crystal box with a silver lid. St. Petersburg. 1837.
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Vase Golden ruby ​​with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s
Vase Golden ruby ​​with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s
A rare and exquisite example of Russian glassmaking from the era of Nicholas I, created by the masters of the Imperial Glass Factory. The vase is made of transparent colorless glass with an internal golden ruby color, achieving the depth of color due to the unique technology of coloring the glass mass with gold nanoparticles. The composition of the decor is verified to perfection: the body is decorated with painting in pure gold, executed with filigree precision. The central decoration is a medallion with an image of a basket filled with flowers and berries, enclosed in a frame of stylized laurel branches. This motif, symbolizing fertility and abundance, is complemented by thin plant garlands falling along the edges. The upper edge is decorated with a wide gold border, giving the item solemnity and nobility. Particular attention should be paid to the faceted base, emphasizing the play of light in the depths of the glass and enhancing the effect of precious radiance. Decorative elements on the base are accented with gilded inserts, emphasizing the exquisite plasticity of the form. Dimensions: Height: 12.7 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Condition: In excellent condition, minimal signs of time. Gilding is in excellent condition, without losses.Historical background: Golden Ruby The technique of creating ruby ​​glass goes back centuries, dating back to the late antique period. However, it was only in the 17th century that the German alchemist Johann Kunkel managed to develop a scientifically sound recipe that made it possible to consistently obtain a rich blood-red shade of glass. In Russia, the first to master the technology of coloring glass mass with gold nanoparticles was the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, thereby laying the foundations for the domestic production of ruby ​​glass. By the beginning of the 19th century, the Imperial Glass Factory had reached the highest level of skill in working with this rare and complex technique. Fine ruby ​​glass items decorated with gilded painting were considered objects of the highest prestige. They adorned the state rooms of imperial residences, becoming the embodiment of impeccable taste, refined style and outstanding artistic value.
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Caviar bowl, Moscow, 1892
Caviar bowl, Moscow, 1892
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Russian silver snuffbox with niello. Russia, 19th century.
Russian silver snuffbox with niello. Russia, 19th century.
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Russian Silver Tea Caddy. Moscow 1896-1908
Russian Silver Tea Caddy. Moscow 1896-1908
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Miniature silver samovar. Early 20th century.
Miniature silver samovar. Early 20th century.
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SILVER-GILT SUGAR BASKET. MATVEY NIKIFOROV. MOSCOW, 1875
SILVER-GILT SUGAR BASKET. MATVEY NIKIFOROV. MOSCOW, 1875
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A PAIR OF EPAULETTES WITH THE CIPHER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
A PAIR OF EPAULETTES WITH THE CIPHER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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BRONZE FIGURINE OF A POLICEMAN, PAINTED WITH COLD ENAMELS AFTER A FABERGÉ MODEL RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1911
BRONZE FIGURINE OF A POLICEMAN, PAINTED WITH COLD ENAMELS AFTER A FABERGÉ MODEL RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1911
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PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY’S COSSACK GUARDS RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, 1912
PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY’S COSSACK GUARDS RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, 1912
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