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PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

An intimate genre composition defined by a subtle interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of Alexander Rizzoni’s artistic circle. Within the dim interior of what appears to be a vegetable cellar, a young boy is depicted playing with several cats. Concealing a bundle of turnips behind his back, he teases a cat perched upon a worn barrel. A narrow shaft of light penetrates through a small window, illuminating the child’s gesture and animated expression, while the warm ochre and brown tonalities enhance the atmosphere of humble domesticity.Despite its apparent simplicity, the scene carries a nuanced layer of social observation consistent with Russian Realism of the second half of the nineteenth century. The artist avoids overt dramatization, instead focusing on the quiet dignity of childhood. The modest amusements of impoverished youth become a reflection on resilience and innate vitality. Compassion and contemplative distance coexist within the composition, revealing the dual influence of the Russian academic tradition and Italian genre painting.Signed lower right.The work is attributed to Alexander Rizzoni (Alessandro Rizzoni, 1836 - 1902) on the basis of stylistic analysis, compositional structure, and painterly execution consistent with his genre works of the 1870s and 1880s.Dimensions: 41 x 33 cmMaterial: Oil on canvasCondition: Good. The paint surface is stable. Minor age-related wear consistent with the period.Provenance: Private European collection

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

White gold ring with diamonds and enamel in Art Deco style. 20th century.

White gold ring with diamonds and enamel in Art Deco style. 20th century.

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Porcelain plaque The Birth of Venus. Alexandre Cabanel. Late 19th century

Art Deco style ring in 900 platinum with diamonds and sapphires.

Art Deco style ring in 900 platinum with diamonds and sapphires.

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Spiral-shaped gold ring with sapphires and diamonds.

Spiral-shaped gold ring with sapphires and diamonds.

Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s

Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s

Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.

Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.

Spectacular ladies set in white gold with aquamarines, sapphires and diamonds.

Spectacular ladies set in white gold with aquamarines, sapphires and diamonds.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg.

Large porcelain Easter egg in the colors of the Sevres manufactory. Decorated with vignettes with cupids on a blue background. Large vignettes symmetrically show cupids leaning on a shield with a crown and monograms AM, crowning with wreaths of roses. In small vignettes - the love joys of a cupid kissing a dove and a putti, in a pink scarf, playing with a wand. At the top, the motif of two intertwined wreaths - denoting the merging of ecstasies. Painting, decal with painting, gilding. Height: 18 cm. Seversk brand with the letter S. 20th century.

Porcelain Bolonka based on Kuznetsovs model.

Porcelain Bolonka based on Kuznetsovs model.

Porcelain plaque. Russia.

Porcelain plaque. Russia.

A mosaic chessboard of natural stone

A mosaic chessboard of natural stone

Small vase from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Small vase from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Frame with gilded brass decor

Frame with gilded brass decor

Corkscrew Four Finger Pull

Corkscrew Four Finger Pull

Decorative vase

Decorative vase

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

An impressive desk jewelry casket executed in the opulent palatial manner of French decorative art of the Restoration period. The complex curvilinear body is crafted from finely selected rosewood, veneered in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the sculptural volume and highlights the richness of the wood grain. The structure rests on four substantial sculptural feet in gilt bronze, modeled with pronounced Baroque scrolls and acanthus leaves.The surfaces are lavishly enriched with finely cast and chased gilt bronze mounts of high quality. Central to the decorative program are porcelain plaques from the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, set within ornate gilt bronze frames. The polychrome paintings, executed on a blue ground, are devoted to themes of amorous lyricism: lush floral bouquets and playful putti, evoking the refined gallant imagery of the 18th century reinterpreted through the lens of early 19th-century taste.Particular attention is drawn to the porcelain plaque adorning the lid, featuring an exceptionally delicate floral composition. The painting is signed “BARRE SÈVRES,” allowing attribution to the Sèvres painter Barre, active during the first third of the 19th century. Signed plaques of this kind were reserved for objects of high representational status and were frequently commissioned for prestigious pieces of furniture and decorative works intended for aristocratic interiors.The interior of the casket is designed for the storage of jewelry and precious objects. A hinged front panel provides convenient access while preserving the monumentality and coherence of the exterior form. The casket stands as a refined example of the synthesis of cabinetmaking, gilt bronze work, and porcelain painting characteristic of leading French workshops of the period.Marks: Signed porcelain plaque: “BARRE SÈVRES”.Dimensions: Height 32 cm; width 58 cm; depth 36 cm.Condition: Good. Overall well preserved. Minor signs of age and use. Gilt bronze with even period patina. Porcelain plaques without chips or cracks.Provenance: France. Likely produced for an aristocratic interior or a formal salon in the first half of the 19th century.

Box style of Napoleon III

Box style of Napoleon III

Picture frame

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Gold earrings with black pearls and diamonds.

Gold earrings with black pearls and diamonds.

Carved, wooden easel of the turn of the 19th-20th centuries in neo-rococo style.

Carved, wooden easel of the turn of the 19th-20th centuries in neo-rococo style.

18k gold ring with diamonds and natural sapphire.

18k gold ring with diamonds and natural sapphire.

A pair of superb carved mahogany banquettes in the George II style. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

A pair of superb carved mahogany banquettes in the George II style. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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