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FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

A large-scale work by Fernand Albert Renault that reveals the key artistic principles of the master during his mature period. The painting demonstrates the characteristic synthesis in Renault’s oeuvre of classical compositional structure and a free, vigorous painterly manner shaped by the influence of Fauvism and the Paris School of the interwar years.At the center of the composition lies a nude couple placed within a natural coastal landscape. Renault constructs the scene according to a balanced diagonal rhythm: the luminous female figure, rendered in broad, vibrating strokes of ochre and rose tones, forms the principal plastic accent of the foreground. The male figure, treated in denser, more saturated brown and olive hues, establishes a tonal contrast and intensifies the dramatic interplay of light and shadow.For Renault, color functions as an independent expressive force. In this composition, the scarlet, emerald, and lemon accents of the draped fabrics do not merely describe objects, but rather create the emotional atmosphere of the painting. The foliage and openings of sky are resolved in free patches of pigment that evoke moving air and the pulsation of sunlight.The background scene, depicting figures subduing horses, carries particular significance. This motif recurs in Renault’s work as a symbol of vital energy and masculine initiative. Within the context of this painting, it enters into a meaningful dialogue with the intimate foreground scene, reinforcing the themes of attraction, strength, and inner impulse.Unlike academic treatments of the nude, Renault avoids cold idealization. His figures exist within the realm of color and light rather than anatomical display. Corporality is conveyed through the plastic mass of the brushstroke, where color replaces line. This characteristic allows the work to be situated within French Neotraditionalism of the 1930s, which sought to preserve figuration while rejecting excessive academic rigidity.The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner.Dimensions: Canvas 99 x 132 centimeters. Frame 128 x 163 centimeters.Material: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. The paint layer is stable and without significant losses. The frame shows natural signs of age.Provenance: Private collection.

Silver utensil with lid

Silver utensil with lid

Silver candlesticks, 2 pcs.

Silver candlesticks, 2 pcs.

Vase

French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)

French porcelain plate by Wilhelms Timms (1820-1895)

Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.

Italian 14k gold necklace with amethysts.

Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876

Spear of Kagi-yari. Japan. Edo period. 1781-1876

Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.

Decorative dish Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.

Retro Entrance Furniture in Teak – Rastad & Relling, Model 2740, Designed in 1956

Retro Entrance Furniture in Teak – Rastad & Relling, Model 2740, Designed in 1956

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

IMPRESSIVE EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER RUSSIA, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

IMPRESSIVE EMPIRE STYLE CHANDELIER RUSSIA, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

An impressive Empire style chandelier, characteristic of grand ceremonial interiors from the reign of Emperor Alexander I. The composition is constructed according to a rare spherical principle, reflecting the architectural rigor and symbolic program of the Russian Imperial style. The central body takes the form of a deep blue sphere adorned with sculptural gilt stars, creating the impression of a celestial vault.The sphere is encircled by a broad gilt bronze band with refined relief ornament. Around the circumference are nine arms executed in the form of majestic swans with outstretched wings. The sculptural modeling of the birds demonstrates crisp feather detailing and expressive symmetry typical of high Russian Empire craftsmanship. Each swan supports a circular candle plate, forming a harmonious crown around the central body.The chandelier is suspended by massive chains attached to a richly ornamented ceiling rose decorated with palmettes and pendant pine-cone clusters. The lower section terminates in a stylized pine-cone finial, a traditional symbol of abundance in early 19th-century decorative art. Electrified while preserving its historical silhouette and proportions.Literature: Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Klinkhardt & Biermann, Munich, 1986, p. 359, pl. 5.11.4.Dimensions: Height 130 cm; diameter 66 cm.Condition: Good. Gilding evenly preserved. Minor traces of age. Wiring updated.Provenance: Private collection.

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)

Silver tablespoons (6 pcs.)

Porcelain vase

Silver water pitcher

Silver water pitcher

Ceramic plate

Porcelain book holder White Bear

Porcelain book holder White Bear

CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

Original Chanel J12 Classic watch. Model H1174. Black ceramic case set with 24 natural diamonds. Black ceramic strap with folding buckle closure. Automatic self-winding movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Case size: 38 mm. Case thickness: 2 mm. Water resistant 200 meters, 660 feet. Comes with box and paperwork. Excellent condition.

Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs

Porcelain chess pieces 32 pcs

Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin

Terracotta bust on a marble base Bust of a Virgin

Ceramic figure Girl with a goose

Ceramic figure Girl with a goose

Original silver shoehorn in its own case. 20th century.

Original silver shoehorn in its own case. 20th century.

Gold brooch Cameo

Gold brooch Cameo

Decorative fraience plate Shepard geezing

Decorative fraience plate Shepard geezing

Porcelain vase

Porcelain figurine of Chinese men

Porcelain figurine of Chinese men

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RUSSIAN SILVER CASKET WITH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL FIRM OF PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV. MOSCOW, 1882

RUSSIAN SILVER CASKET WITH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL FIRM OF PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV. MOSCOW, 1882

Mantel clock in Louis XV style

Mantel clock in Louis XV style

Antique bronze serving dish

Antique bronze serving dish

Napoleon III style walnut coffee table.

Napoleon III style walnut coffee table.

Lotus earrings, white gold with diamonds, in the form of blossoming lotus flowers.

Lotus earrings, white gold with diamonds, in the form of blossoming lotus flowers.

Chrysoprase necklace.

Chrysoprase necklace.

Sculpture Romantic couple

Sculpture Romantic couple

Neo-Renaissance style mahogany console

Neo-Renaissance style mahogany console

White and gilded porcelain mocha coffee service for six people. Meissen

White and gilded porcelain mocha coffee service for six people. Meissen

Ceramic interior item Knight in the tower

Ceramic interior item Knight in the tower

An elegant French jewelry box

An elegant French jewelry box

Platinum ring with diamonds

Platinum ring with diamonds

Pair of Art Nouveau vases

Pair of Art Nouveau vases

Tiffany style lamp. Orange tree .

Tiffany style lamp. Orange tree .

Art deco floor candlestick

Art deco floor candlestick

Ceramic plate Lady with roses

Ceramic plate Lady with roses

Earthenware vessel

Earthenware vessel

18K gold nut-shaped ring set with diamonds. Piaget Possession.

18K gold nut-shaped ring set with diamonds. Piaget Possession.

"Le Petit Journal 1906"

"Le Petit Journal 1906"

Decorative dish Flowers. Gardner factory, Russia, 19th century.

Decorative dish Flowers. Gardner factory, Russia, 19th century.