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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.

Latgale landscape

Latgale landscape

Ruja Bridges

Old Riga

Summer landscape (Old Koknese Valley)

Summer landscape (Old Koknese Valley)

Set decorations for the show Death to the Machine

Set decorations for the show Death to the Machine

Trees

Fishing boats in Lielupe

Fishing boats in Lielupe

At the elevator

At the elevator

The girl and the blue vase

The girl and the blue vase

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.

Atlant of the Silvery Dawn

Atlant of the Silvery Dawn

Scenography for the show Aršil mal Alan (The Cloth Peddler)

Scenography for the show Aršil mal Alan (The Cloth Peddler)

Abstract composition

Abstract composition

Landscape with country road

Landscape with country road

The women were puking

The women were puking

SILVER LADLE IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN MODERN, 5TH ARTEL OF JEWELERS, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVER LADLE IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN MODERN, 5TH ARTEL OF JEWELERS, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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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

Landscape with a horseman

Landscape with a horseman

The station

Flowers

Cherries

Ship pier

Flowers in a bouquet

Flowers in a bouquet

In the woods

Aianava

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