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ART DECO STYLE MOTORBOAT MODEL FRANCE, 1930S

ART DECO STYLE MOTORBOAT MODEL FRANCE, 1930S

An elegant decorative model of a speedboat crafted from solid wood and fine veneers, combining light-toned woods with lacquered rosewood. The hull is defined by a refined, elongated profile characteristic of the 1930s, emphasizing movement and the streamlined aesthetic associated with transatlantic regattas and prestigious coastal resorts. The deck is inlaid with contrasting longitudinal wood strips forming a rhythmic geometric pattern typical of the Art Deco style.The cockpit interior is carefully detailed, featuring cream-toned upholstered seating, a steering wheel, a dashboard with miniature gauges, and a metal-framed windscreen. Decorative elements - cleats, rails, signal horn, propeller, and rudder - are executed in silver-plated metal, adding a refined brilliance and reinforcing the model’s collectible appeal.The model is presented on a blackened wooden base, enhancing its display character and ensuring stability. The object may be regarded as an interior sculptural piece, reflecting the cult of speed, luxury, and technological progress that defined the first half of the twentieth century.Dimensions: Height 13 cm; Length 71 cm (excluding base).Condition: Good. Minor signs of age and careful handling. Varnish well preserved; metal elements with light patina.Provenance: Private European collection.

Gold pendant with diamonds and cut coral

Gold pendant with diamonds and cut coral

Yellow gold ring with 48 diamonds and 1 natural emerald

Yellow gold ring with 48 diamonds and 1 natural emerald

Gold ring with diamonds and sapphires

Gold ring with diamonds and sapphires

Gold bracelet with diamonds and sapphires

Gold bracelet with diamonds and sapphires

Gold ring with diamonds Panda

Gold ring with diamonds Panda

Gold necklace with pendant-cross with diamonds

Gold necklace with pendant-cross with diamonds

Chopard Strada Gold ring with diamonds

Chopard Strada Gold ring with diamonds

Platinum art-deco style ring with diamonds and sapphires

Platinum art-deco style ring with diamonds and sapphires

White gold ring with diamonds and ruby

White gold ring with diamonds and ruby

A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug.

A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug.

A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug. The romantic tondo of a girl carrying a jug depicts a young Italian woman deftly, in an S-shaped movement of her hands, holding a jug and an apron. Her purple dress is mesmerizing against a dark background and emphasizes her bright and independent character. Unframed size: 28x18 cm.

Gold ring with emeralds and diamonds

Gold ring with emeralds and diamonds

Gold ring with diamonds in the shape of a torus

Gold ring with diamonds in the shape of a torus

Ring with diamonds, topaz

Ring with diamonds, topaz

Gold necklace with diamonds

Gold necklace with diamonds

Gold ring with diamonds and synthetic spinel

Gold ring with diamonds and synthetic spinel

Gold necklace with diamonds and turquoise

Gold necklace with diamonds and turquoise

Gold and platinum ring with diamonds and chalcedony

Gold and platinum ring with diamonds and chalcedony

RUSSIAN BEAUTY. T.M. MATVEEV. RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

RUSSIAN BEAUTY. T.M. MATVEEV. RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

The portrait Russian Beauty is attributed to Timofey Mikhailovich Matveev (1856–1897) and dated 1888, exemplifying the academic painting tradition of late 19th-century Russia. Trained at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, Matveev turned to the rare Russian genre of the female nude, elevating it from a classroom exercise to an independent artistic statement.The composition is restrained: the young woman is set against a dark neutral background, emphasizing the plasticity of her body and the psychological expressiveness of her gaze. Above her head, a subtle highlight suggests an allusion to the halo familiar in Russian iconography, transforming the figure into a hymn to feminine purity. At the same time, this effect may be interpreted as Matveev’s fascination with mythology and the European tradition of depicting Venus.The rarity of nude subjects in 19th-century Russian painting lends this work exceptional significance. The strict academic system and prevailing moral codes rarely permitted such images beyond the walls of the Academy. The present work, bearing Matveev’s signature and the date “T.M. Matveev 1888,” therefore constitutes a rare document of the period and a distinguished example of Russia’s academic school at the close of the century.Dimensions: 46.5 × 60 cmMedium: Oil on canvas laid on cardboardCondition: Good condition, with light surface patina and minimal signs of age.Provenance: Private collection

Gold bracelet with diamonds and rubies

Gold bracelet with diamonds and rubies

Gold brooch with 6 natural diamonds

Gold brooch with 6 natural diamonds

Gold jewelry set with emeralds

Gold jewelry set with emeralds

Gold jewelry set with amethysts and pink sapphires

Gold jewelry set with amethysts and pink sapphires

Gold earrings with diamonds

Gold earrings with diamonds

Platinum ring with diamonds and synthetic moissanites

Platinum ring with diamonds and synthetic moissanites

Old Riga Aldaru street

Old Riga Aldaru street

Glass bowl with silver plated finish

Glass bowl with silver plated finish

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