Objects of Vertu

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

An exquisite mid-18th century French lady’s nécessaire crafted from dark green bloodstone with fine red flecks, mounted in finely chased gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Louis XV. The faceted body is enriched with asymmetrical rocaille decoration, including allegorical motifs of a fox and a goat — symbols of cunning and innocence. The lid opens with a diamond-set push-button of old mine cut, ingeniously integrated into the side panel.Inside the case are six miniature grooming tools: a mother-of-pearl-handled knife, scissors, tweezers, ear pick, bodkin, and a needle. Each piece fits into its custom slot, testifying to the high craftsmanship and refined taste of its original owner.Marks: Not specified (to be confirmed upon inspection).Dimensions: Height approx. 9 cm.Weight: 95 g (with tools).Condition: Excellent, no visible restorations or losses. Locking mechanism fully functional.Provenance: France, mid-18th century. Private collection.

Unique watch from the Napoleon III era. Paris 19th century.

Unique watch from the Napoleon III era. Paris 19th century.

Rare silver erotic musical automatic box.

Rare silver erotic musical automatic box.

Snuffbox in two-tone gold. France. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Snuffbox in two-tone gold. France. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Gold and enamel snuffbox, circa 1795.

Gold and enamel snuffbox, circa 1795.

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Snuffbox, St. Petersburg, I. MARSHAK.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND SILVER MONKEY CANE HANDLE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1904

NEPHRITE, ENAMEL AND SILVER MONKEY CANE HANDLE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, JULIUS RAPPOPORT, ST PETERSBURG, 1899–1904

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period

19th century English gold pill box with diamonds and guilloché enamel.

19th century English gold pill box with diamonds and guilloché enamel.

Magnifier in gold frame.

Magnifier in gold frame.

Elegant magnifier in a gold frame with a pen in the form of a curl and decorative trim from jasper on the body.Weight 30 gr.

A magnificent neo-Renaissance Bacchus dish inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701)

A magnificent neo-Renaissance Bacchus dish inlaid with ivory on wood in the manner of Johann Michael Maucher (1645-1701)

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Four-part icon of the second quarter of the 19th century.

Four-part icon of the second quarter of the 19th century.

Nude. William Etty. 19th century.

Nude. William Etty. 19th century.

PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV. SILVER KOVSH WITH STAINED GLASS ENAMEL. MOSCOW, 1899–1908

PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV. SILVER KOVSH WITH STAINED GLASS ENAMEL. MOSCOW, 1899–1908

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Paired sculptures Horses Marley.

Paired sculptures Horses Marley.

Glass vase from the Art Nouveau era.

Glass vase from the Art Nouveau era.

I. Maikov. Mirror of the Moon. 1993.

I. Maikov. Mirror of the Moon. 1993.

Figure in the Art Deco style

Figure in the Art Deco style

Silver egg. Eric Collin. Faberge firm.

Silver egg. Eric Collin. Faberge firm.

Sketch for the costumes of the play by V. Hugo Ernani.

Sketch for the costumes of the play by V. Hugo Ernani.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Double-sided gold pendant with a portrait miniature.

Double-sided gold pendant with a portrait miniature.

Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.

Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds. Gassan.

Gold ring with diamonds. Gassan.

Japanese sword. Wakizashi. 19th century.

Japanese sword. Wakizashi. 19th century.

Russian silver candy bowl. St. Petersburg 1837

Russian silver candy bowl. St. Petersburg 1837

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Overpainted giclée print on canvas, Six Butterflies of Apocalypse, 2023, by Kartashov Andrey, Russia, 21st century. 1 of 15 tinted prints.

Overpainted giclée print on canvas, Six Butterflies of Apocalypse, 2023, by Kartashov Andrey, Russia, 21st century. 1 of 15 tinted prints.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Bronze figure of an officer. Alfred Olson.

Bronze figure of an officer. Alfred Olson.

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal