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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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SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE BY THE SAZIKOV FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
SALT CELLAR IN THE FORM OF A THRONE BY THE SAZIKOV FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GUILLOCHÉ DECORATION, 56 ZOLOTNIK STANDARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY
GOLD MATCH SAFE WITH GUILLOCHÉ DECORATION, 56 ZOLOTNIK STANDARD RUSSIA, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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SILVER CHAMPAGNE COOLER WITH DRAGON HANDLES. EUROPE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY
SILVER CHAMPAGNE COOLER WITH DRAGON HANDLES. EUROPE, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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SILVER FIGURE OF HARLEQUIN GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
SILVER FIGURE OF HARLEQUIN GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT. J. KURZ & CO. GERMANY, HANAU, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES
SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT. J. KURZ & CO. GERMANY, HANAU, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES
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SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY
SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period
Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period
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18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.
18K white gold ring with diamonds and tanzanite.
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Porcelain figurine "Children with geese"
Porcelain figurine "Children with geese"
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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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LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.
Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.
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French floor lamp made of gilded and patinated bronze. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
French floor lamp made of gilded and patinated bronze. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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18K yellow gold ring with diamonds.
18K yellow gold ring with diamonds.
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"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"
"Portrait of the artist Sebastian Vranckx"
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Pair of French gilt bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, 19th century.
Pair of French gilt bronze sconces, Louis XVI style, 19th century.
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IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY
IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY
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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.
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12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.
12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.
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Large porcelain Easter egg.
Large porcelain Easter egg.
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LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD
LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD
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PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
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LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BY KONSTANTIN SKVORTSOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
LARGE RUSSIAN SILVER KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BY KONSTANTIN SKVORTSOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917
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MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY
MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY
CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY
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MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A LAPDOG GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A LAPDOG GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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