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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

An imposing and ironic silver full-length figure of the fairy-tale character Puss in Boots, executed in 1883 by the master goldsmith Günther Grangessel, in the characteristic Hanau manner of high-quality sculptural silverwork. The cat is depicted as a court majordomo, greeting guests in a courteous half-bow. The movable head enhances the sense of animation and underscores the high level of craftsmanship.The figure holds a staff as a symbol of authority and control, while the gesture of the other paw accentuates the elegant frock coat, lavishly adorned with coloured inserts imitating buttons and decorative elements on the cuffs, lapels, bows and tails. The contrast between the finely modelled fur and the smooth surfaces of the costume creates a striking play of materials. The ironic undertone is reinforced by details in the form of defeated rodents at the base, undermining the character’s ostentatious importance. The expression of the muzzle, with a slight astigmatic gaze and emphasised symmetry of the ears, lends the figure a grotesque, almost caricatural solemnity.Marks: Maker’s mark of Günther Grangessel (Günther Grangessel), Hanau, active in the 1880s – a blooming rosebud, dated 1883; other marks not identified.Dimensions: Height: 47 cm; Width: 30 cm; Depth: 15 cm.Weight: 2137 g.Condition: Good. Natural age-related patina. Minor traces of use consistent with age. Structural elements intact, movable head functioning correctly. No deformations or losses.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971

Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971

Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.

Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.

I. Ryazhsky. Still life with a mug and flowers.

I. Ryazhsky. Still life with a mug and flowers.

Painting At the Fountain.

Painting At the Fountain.

Landscape Haystacks. Raimonds Auniņš (1907-1960).

Landscape Haystacks. Raimonds Auniņš (1907-1960).

Large, copper-cast icon of the Smolensk Mother of God, with five enamels, in an icon case. Russia. 19th century.

Large, copper-cast icon of the Smolensk Mother of God, with five enamels, in an icon case. Russia. 19th century.

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Molded shelf with angels

Molded shelf with angels

Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

Glass holder Flowers

Glass holder Flowers

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

An exquisite silver tea glass holder executed in the cloisonné enamel technique, representing a characteristic and highly accomplished example of the Moscow workshop of Fyodor Ruckert and standing as a benchmark of Russian jewellery art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The cylindrical body is adorned with a complex polychrome composition of polylobed medallions featuring stylised geometric and foliate motifs on a cream ground, punctuated by translucent red enamel accents. The ornamentation is further enriched by elegant scrolling flowers and foliage on a sky-blue enamelled background, forming a dense and rhythmically balanced decorative surface.The stepped foot is decorated with a band of polychrome cloisonné enamel forming a foliate frieze on a cobalt-blue ground, enhancing the architectural clarity and completeness of the form. The handle, of complex polylobed profile, is fully enamelled in cloisonné and executed en suite with the body. The interior is gilded, in accordance with the highest aesthetic and practical standards of Moscow silver workshops of the period.Marks: Maker’s mark “FR” in a rectangular cartouche, the mark of the workshop of Fyodor Ruckert; State assay mark of the Moscow Assay District depicting a female head in kokoshnik facing left, within an oval cartouche, with the fineness mark “88” and the initials of the assay master “IL” - Ivan Lebedkin, assay mark type used between 1899 and 1908.Dimensions: Height - 10 cm; Diameter - 7.5 cm.Weight: 196 g (gross).Condition: Good. Minor local losses and small areas of enamel damage consistent with age and use. Gilding to the interior with natural and even wear. No deformation.Provenance: European private collection.

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Glass holder flowers

Glass holder flowers

Glass holder Flowers

Glass holder Flowers

Coffee service. 1900

Coffee service. 1900

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

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Coffee service

Russian paperweight Bear.

Russian paperweight Bear.

Wine cooler

Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Decorative gilded bronze fruit vase with crystal, Napoleon III style. Represents abundance and is adorned with the figure of a putti - a vineyard with a sickle harvesting the harvest.

Personal notepad.France, third quarter of the 19th century.

Personal notepad.France, third quarter of the 19th century.

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Wine and liqueur jug.

Wine and liqueur jug.

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Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.

Cooler for wine. England 19/20 century.

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A couple of items for the tea ceremony.

A couple of items for the tea ceremony.

Salad cutlery made of silver and plastic. Latvia. 1920-30

Salad cutlery made of silver and plastic. Latvia. 1920-30

MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)

MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)

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Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

Porcelain owl from Gardner factory.

Sculpture of a series of Sailors

Sculpture of a series of Sailors

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ART DECO STYLE MOTORBOAT MODEL FRANCE, 1930S

ART DECO STYLE MOTORBOAT MODEL FRANCE, 1930S

Carved oak fireplace in Renaissance style.

Carved oak fireplace in Renaissance style.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.

Summer landscape

Summer landscape

Glass vase Carl S Lambert

Glass vase Carl S Lambert

Beautiful display case

Beautiful display case

Still life with flowers

Still life with flowers

Figurative composition

Figurative composition

Porcelain column. Gustavsberg

Porcelain column. Gustavsberg

Pince-nez in a leather case.

Pince-nez in a leather case.

GLASS AND SILVER ROOSTER-FORM JUG. HANAU, J.D. SCHLEISSNER SÖHNE. LATE 19TH CENTURY

GLASS AND SILVER ROOSTER-FORM JUG. HANAU, J.D. SCHLEISSNER SÖHNE. LATE 19TH CENTURY

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Porcelain Bolonka based on Kuznetsovs model.

Porcelain Bolonka based on Kuznetsovs model.

ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF UMILENIE RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 16TH–17TH CENTURY

ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF UMILENIE RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 16TH–17TH CENTURY

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Still life with flowers

Still life with flowers

Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London

Telescope W & J. George Ltd, London

Tea caddy. Meissen.

Tea caddy. Meissen.

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LARGE PORCELAIN VASE “THE BIRTH OF VENUS” FRANCE, MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Cup holder Openwork flowers. USSR 20th century.

Cup holder Openwork flowers. USSR 20th century.