Auction
Shop
Sell
Services
Contacts
Home Shop
Price
- EUR
Catalogue categories
Styles
Epoques

Exclusive

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
Begins 02.05.2026
TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
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
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.
TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Oval coffee table in Louis XVI style, model Adam Weisweiler. France 19th century
Oval coffee table in Louis XVI style, model Adam Weisweiler. France 19th century
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
PORCELAIN GARNITURE. MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES FRANCE, 1819
PORCELAIN GARNITURE. MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES FRANCE, 1819
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icons. Russia.19th century.
A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icons. Russia.19th century.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Music box. I.Ch.Detmering Hamburg. 19th century.
Music box. I.Ch.Detmering Hamburg. 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds.
Gold ring with tanzanite and diamonds.
24500 EUR
Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830
Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY
DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY
A magnificent Neo-Renaissance decorative dish executed in carved ivory inlaid on a wooden support, created in the manner of the works of the eminent German master Johann Michael Maucher (1645–1701). The composition forms a complex and carefully conceived ensemble with a rich mythological programme, drawing upon themes of Classical antiquity characteristic of Renaissance decorative arts and reinterpreted in the 19th century.The central medallion is adorned with a relief depiction of Dionysus (Bacchus) drinking from a cup, accompanied by his followers and a goat as a traditional attribute of wine worship, set against a forest landscape with vine tendrils. Radiating from the centre are eight oval cartouches forming a continuous narrative cycle. These depict the contest between Marsyas and Apollo judged by King Midas; Zeus seducing Callisto; Callisto exposed and punished by Diana; Zeus rescuing Callisto and placing her among the stars as Ursa Major; the abduction of Proserpina by Pluto; the advances of a satyr towards a nymph; Actaeon punished by Diana for voyeurism; and the abduction of the nymph Io by Zeus concealed in a cloud.The carved relief displays a high level of artistic refinement. Finely modelled figures, fluid drapery and a wealth of subsidiary motifs lend the composition depth and rhythmic harmony. The brass binding hoops serve both structural and decorative functions, enhancing the architectural coherence of the form. The reverse is executed in dark-stained wood, revealing the traces of hand craftsmanship.Material: Carved ivory, wood, brass, deer antler.Dimensions: Diameter 46.5 cm.Weight: 2700 g.Condition: Good. Minor age-related surface changes consistent with the period. No losses, cracks or later interventions observed.Provenance: Probably Germany, 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026
CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.
CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY
PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883
PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY
SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.
Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour
Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.
Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.
Impressive gold ring with emerald and diamonds. 18k gold, 18k emerald, engraved with flower sprout. 80 diamonds 0.64 ct. G.H. VS-SI. Ring size: 17. Weight: 17.63 gr. Certificate of the Latvian Assay Office: 3-9-8662021.
10750 EUR
Rococo showcase. Gallant age.
Rococo showcase. Gallant age.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.
Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia
Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.
Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Porcelain dish from the Kuznetsov factory with a scene of calling the hero Mikula Selyaninovich. Early 20th century
Porcelain dish from the Kuznetsov factory with a scene of calling the hero Mikula Selyaninovich. Early 20th century
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
PAIR OF JAPANESE SILVER VASES WITH ENAMEL JAPAN, TURN OF THE 19TH–20TH CENTURY
PAIR OF JAPANESE SILVER VASES WITH ENAMEL JAPAN, TURN OF THE 19TH–20TH CENTURY
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S
FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY
SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Subscribe to our newsletter
Never miss new auctions
Subscribe

Your latest views

AuctionShopSellServicesContacts
About usNewsTerms and conditionsAntiqotekaHelpAntiqon pro
If you have any further questions please contact us with one of the provided methods
For Europe: 371 25663066
[email protected]