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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.

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

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

ICON “KURSK-KORENNAYA MOTHER OF GOD OF THE SIGN” RUSSIA, VOLOGDA, 1802

ICON “KURSK-KORENNAYA MOTHER OF GOD OF THE SIGN” RUSSIA, VOLOGDA, 1802

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY

CAUCASIAN SHASHKA WITH GILT SILVER AND BONE DECORATION RUSSIA, 19TH CENTURY

Figure Cherub on a date. KPM.

Figure Cherub on a date. KPM.

Carved wooden table in neo-Rococo style from the turn of the 19th century.

Carved wooden table in neo-Rococo style from the turn of the 19th century.

French rococo fireplace screen. 19th century.

French rococo fireplace screen. 19th century.

Floral tapestry in Aubusson style. The end of the 19th century.

Floral tapestry in Aubusson style. The end of the 19th century.

Table lamp Putti.

Table lamp Putti.

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.

Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.

Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 19th century.

Silver ladle with enamel. St. Petersburg, last quarter of the 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

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

Russian Dragoon Officers&39; Sabre. Model 1910

Non-trivial photo frame of gilded bronze in the Neo-Baroque style, the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Non-trivial photo frame of gilded bronze in the Neo-Baroque style, the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.

Yokira jewelry set, consisting of a ring and earrings. Gold, pearls, diamonds.

Silver candy bowl Rook. Moscow. 2nd artel.

Silver candy bowl Rook. Moscow. 2nd artel.

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 group Satyr and Dionysus. Meissen 19th century.

Porcelain group Satyr and Dionysus. Meissen 19th century.

Porcelain figurine Sheep shearing.

Porcelain figurine Sheep shearing.

Printed metal icon of the Lord Pantocrator, turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Printed metal icon of the Lord Pantocrator, turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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Fireplace screen in gilded bronze and brass from the 20th century. Peacock.

Fireplace screen in gilded bronze and brass from the 20th century. Peacock.

Stone composition Lovers. 20th century.

Stone composition Lovers. 20th century.

Goblet - Horn, Caucasian work in a silver frame with niello and gilding.

Goblet - Horn, Caucasian work in a silver frame with niello and gilding.

Meissen porcelain dish.

Meissen porcelain dish.

Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.

Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.

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