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SECRETARY DESK WITH A PAINTED PANEL, PAUL SORMANI FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
SECRETARY DESK WITH A PAINTED PANEL, PAUL SORMANI FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
A museum-quality secrétaire created in the Parisian workshop of Paul Sormani, representing an outstanding example of French furniture of the second half of the 19th century, executed in the spirit of Historicism with refined references to the Louis XV style. The carcass is made of solid wood and veneered with kingwood, carefully selected for its grain and tone and laid in a precise geometric pattern that emphasizes the architectural clarity of the form.The secrétaire stands on tall cabriole legs richly adorned with gilt-bronze mounts. The flowing curves of the legs and their bases are accentuated by bronze elements with vegetal motifs, lending the piece visual lightness and elegant dynamism.The principal artistic focal point is the large painted panel set into the fall-front, depicting classical lovers running toward a fountain, surrounded by cupids. Executed in the academic tradition, the composition displays finely modelled figures, soft chiaroscuro and a painterly depth of landscape background. The panel is framed by an elaborate gilt-bronze mount with rocaille scrolls, floral tendrils and corner mascarons in the form of female heads organically integrated into the decorative structure of the façade.Beneath the fall-front is a drawer decorated with undulating bronze foliage and refined handles. The interior is rationally and functionally arranged: the upper section divided by a shelf, the lower fitted with four small drawers in mahogany, two of which lock with a key. The writing surface is lined with green velvet, creating a noble contrast with the warm tones of the wood and gilt bronze.The upper section of the secrétaire is finished with a broad horizontal surface enclosed by an elegant gilt-bronze balustrade, reinforcing the ceremonial character of the piece and the completeness of its composition. The lockplate bears the maker’s signature with the Paris workshop address.Marks: Maker’s lockplate signed “Paul Sormani, 10 r. Charlot, Paris”.Dimensions: Height: 137 cm. Width: 87 cm. Depth: 39 cm.Condition: Good.Provenance: Private European collection.
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Tenis Grasis. The history of the struggle of the Latvian people. 1967 year.
Tenis Grasis. The history of the struggle of the Latvian people. 1967 year.
175 USD
Painting Time-Out. Karjakin Vladimir Vasilievich.
Painting Time-Out. Karjakin Vladimir Vasilievich.
1630 USD
Lithographic illustration of Van Gogh with an addition.
Lithographic illustration of Van Gogh with an addition.
489 USD
GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH ENAMEL. GEORG REMOND, LAMY ET CIE GENEVA, 1801–1805
GOLD SNUFFBOX WITH ENAMEL. GEORG REMOND, LAMY ET CIE GENEVA, 1801–1805
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GOLD CIGAR PIERCER. H. HUNTLEY & SONS UNITED KINGDOM, 20TH CENTURY
GOLD CIGAR PIERCER. H. HUNTLEY & SONS UNITED KINGDOM, 20TH CENTURY
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Gold ring with ruby and diamonds.
Gold ring with ruby and diamonds.
3725 USD
PORCELAIN AND GILT-BRONZE TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF SÈVRES FRANCE, CIRCA 1900
PORCELAIN AND GILT-BRONZE TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF SÈVRES FRANCE, CIRCA 1900
2328 USD
PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE LAMP IN THE SÈVRES STYLE FRANCE, CIRCA 1900
PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE LAMP IN THE SÈVRES STYLE FRANCE, CIRCA 1900
2561 USD
Ballet Couple, Lladro
Ballet Couple, Lladro
233 USD
Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.
Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.
A unique stove, decorated with artistic tiles made in Art Nouveau style. A magnificent image of style, warmth and animation of the home. The slender façade, assembled in classical proportions, carries the blissful freshness of a flowering field and the blossoming emblem of life in the cartouche of the entablature. The flanking corners of the acroteria violet refer us to the always youthful neo-Greek style. Tiles. Glazed ceramics. Latvia. Early 20th century.250X140X60cm.
4074 USD
Lorgnette.
Lorgnette.
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Painting Still life with a jug. Konstantin Ronchevsky.
Painting Still life with a jug. Konstantin Ronchevsky.
6402 USD
Alexander Kramarev. Sketch for a showcase of an antique shop ARS, 1923
Alexander Kramarev. Sketch for a showcase of an antique shop ARS, 1923
4365 USD
Vase. Sevres.
Vase. Sevres.
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Vitaly Anatolyevich Polyakov. Down the Volga. 1959 year.
Vitaly Anatolyevich Polyakov. Down the Volga. 1959 year.
815 USD
V.A.Polyakov "Crimea. Rocky shore .
V.A.Polyakov "Crimea. Rocky shore .
1630 USD
Painting Russian Troika.
Painting Russian Troika.
1106 USD
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
The pair of sculptural compositions known as “The Marly Horses”, also referred to as “The Horse Tamers”, represents a highly accomplished bronze interpretation of one of the most celebrated works of French court sculpture of the 18th century. The compositions derive from the original marble group created by Guillaume Coustou the Elder for the terrace of the royal château of Marly-le-Roi during the reign of Louis XV.The sculptures depict nude youths exerting great effort to restrain rearing horses. The dramatic tension of the scene is conveyed through the powerful contrast between the untamed energy of the animals and the academically precise treatment of human anatomy. The figures are conceived in complex spatial movement, creating a strong sense of continuous action and internal dynamism characteristic of the finest examples of French monumental sculpture.The bronzes are cast with exceptional attention to detail. The musculature of the human figures, the animated manes and strained necks of the horses, as well as the expressive gestures and corporeal plasticity, are all rendered with remarkable clarity. The surfaces retain a deep, even patina of a warm tone, enhancing the sculptural relief and the play of light and shadow. Each figure is mounted on a shaped marble base of harmonious coloration, lending the ensemble a distinctly ceremonial and interior-oriented presence.Material: Bronze; marble.Dimensions: Height – 66 cm; Width – 53 cm; Depth – 48 cm (each sculpture).Condition: Good.Provenance: Photo archive of a private collection. Formerly part of a private collection displayed in the Liechtenstein palaces, Stadtpalais Vienna and Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 1945.
18042 USD
Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837
Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837
175 USD
Frederick DeWitt Map of Russia. 1680 g.
Frederick DeWitt Map of Russia. 1680 g.
792 USD
INKWELL WITH A FIGURE OF PAN FRANCE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
INKWELL WITH A FIGURE OF PAN FRANCE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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SILVER SALT CELLAR WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. M. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1908 - 1917
SILVER SALT CELLAR WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL. M. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1908 - 1917
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ALEXANDRA EGOROVNA MAKOVSKAJA (1837 - 1915) FOREST ROAD RUSSIA, 1889
ALEXANDRA EGOROVNA MAKOVSKAJA (1837 - 1915) FOREST ROAD RUSSIA, 1889
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Gilded, wooden frame of classic design. 20th century.
Gilded, wooden frame of classic design. 20th century.
582 USD
The painting Christmas divination. Copy of a painting by Makovsky. The beginning of the 20th century.
The painting Christmas divination. Copy of a painting by Makovsky. The beginning of the 20th century.
990 USD
Painting Still Life. Disciple, follower of Vinogradov. 1930s
Painting Still Life. Disciple, follower of Vinogradov. 1930s
815 USD
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