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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

White gold ring with diamonds.

White gold ring with diamonds.

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Engraving "Cows on a watering place"

Pair of Art Nouveau frames

Pair of Art Nouveau frames

Small table with drawer

Small table with drawer

Chinese porcelain bowl. Yongzheng. The end of the 19th century.

Chinese porcelain bowl. Yongzheng. The end of the 19th century.

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Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.

Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.

Pendant on a chain with stones.

Pendant on a chain with stones.

Porcelain figurine The Ballerina

Porcelain figurine The Ballerina

Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.

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.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.

A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.

Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s

Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s

LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

SILVER-GILT TEA GLASS HOLDER. ODIOT FRANCE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVER-GILT TEA GLASS HOLDER. ODIOT FRANCE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE SCREEN IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE SCREEN IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

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.

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

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Romantic Volkstedter couple.

Romantic Volkstedter couple.

Front of Fireplace Andirons

Front of Fireplace Andirons

Tiffany & Co. Silver Milk Jug in the Form of a Fish. 20th Century

Tiffany & Co. Silver Milk Jug in the Form of a Fish. 20th Century

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Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

"Portrait of artist Jacob Jordaens"

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