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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.

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

Portrait

Still life with flowers and fruits

Still life with flowers and fruits

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.

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

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

Porcelain cache-pot

Porcelain cache-pot

Porcelain vase Saints with roe

Porcelain vase Saints with roe

Porcelain set

Ceramic vase

Porcelain pot

Porcelain figure Wind dog

Porcelain figure Wind dog

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.

Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.

Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.

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.

San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.

San Galli safe. Russia 19th century.

Gothic style desk

Gothic style desk

Beautiful display case

Beautiful display case

Porcelain vase

Glass vase Carl S Lambert

Glass vase Carl S Lambert

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Abstract composition

Abstract composition

Engraving "Bulls"

Engraving "Bulls"

Pair of gilded bronze candelabra. 19th century

Pair of gilded bronze candelabra. 19th century

Telescope "W & J. George Ltd, London"

Telescope "W & J. George Ltd, London"

Russian silver kovsh. Strulev N.F. 1896

Russian silver kovsh. Strulev N.F. 1896

Silver bracelet with Amethysts, cabochon cut.

Silver bracelet with Amethysts, cabochon cut.

Silver serving set: fork and knife in their own case. Riga 1908-1917.

Silver serving set: fork and knife in their own case. Riga 1908-1917.

Old Riga Aldaru street

Old Riga Aldaru street

PAIR OF CANDELABRA WITH FIGURES OF PARADISE BIRDS RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF CANDELABRA WITH FIGURES OF PARADISE BIRDS RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY

Wall clock with console, Rococo style. 19th century.

Wall clock with console, Rococo style. 19th century.

SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

SILVER SNUFF BOX WITH BLUE GUILLOCHÉ ENAMEL. FIRM OF I. MARSHAK ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1908

Ruby Zoisite Ganesha Statuette

Ruby Zoisite Ganesha Statuette

Pair of Art Nouveau vases

Pair of Art Nouveau vases

Large, hourglass, late 19th century.

Large, hourglass, late 19th century.

Chrysoprase necklace.

Chrysoprase necklace.

Golden ring with ruby.

Golden ring with ruby.

Sculpture Romantic couple

Sculpture Romantic couple

Polyphone with 23 discs. Around 1900.

Polyphone with 23 discs. Around 1900.

Pair of bronze wall sconces.

Pair of bronze wall sconces.