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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
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Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century
Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century
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Russian silver kovsh
Russian silver kovsh
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Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.
Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.
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Stone-cut miniature Behemoth, Faberge style.
Stone-cut miniature Behemoth, Faberge style.
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Silver box vase by Orest Kurlyukov in the form of a tied bag.
Silver box vase by Orest Kurlyukov in the form of a tied bag.
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Silver cognac set in Art Deco Style.
Silver cognac set in Art Deco Style.
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Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm
Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm
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Porcelain Easter egg.
Porcelain Easter egg.
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Russian silver salt shaker in the form of a cast-iron.
Russian silver salt shaker in the form of a cast-iron.
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DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY
DISH “BACCHUS”. NEO-RENAISSANCE, IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER (1645–1701) GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY
A magnificent Neo-Renaissance decorative dish executed in carved ivory inlaid on a wooden support, created in the manner of the works of the eminent German master Johann Michael Maucher (1645–1701). The composition forms a complex and carefully conceived ensemble with a rich mythological programme, drawing upon themes of Classical antiquity characteristic of Renaissance decorative arts and reinterpreted in the 19th century.The central medallion is adorned with a relief depiction of Dionysus (Bacchus) drinking from a cup, accompanied by his followers and a goat as a traditional attribute of wine worship, set against a forest landscape with vine tendrils. Radiating from the centre are eight oval cartouches forming a continuous narrative cycle. These depict the contest between Marsyas and Apollo judged by King Midas; Zeus seducing Callisto; Callisto exposed and punished by Diana; Zeus rescuing Callisto and placing her among the stars as Ursa Major; the abduction of Proserpina by Pluto; the advances of a satyr towards a nymph; Actaeon punished by Diana for voyeurism; and the abduction of the nymph Io by Zeus concealed in a cloud.The carved relief displays a high level of artistic refinement. Finely modelled figures, fluid drapery and a wealth of subsidiary motifs lend the composition depth and rhythmic harmony. The brass binding hoops serve both structural and decorative functions, enhancing the architectural coherence of the form. The reverse is executed in dark-stained wood, revealing the traces of hand craftsmanship.Material: Carved ivory, wood, brass, deer antler.Dimensions: Diameter 46.5 cm.Weight: 2700 g.Condition: Good. Minor age-related surface changes consistent with the period. No losses, cracks or later interventions observed.Provenance: Probably Germany, 19th century.
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Russian silver candy bowl. St. Petersburg 1837
Russian silver candy bowl. St. Petersburg 1837
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Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century
Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century
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A pair of Russian silver vases in the Art Nouveau style.
A pair of Russian silver vases in the Art Nouveau style.
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Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Russian, crystal vase with a silver frame. St. Petersburg. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Silver matchbox with polychrome filigree enamel. Moscow. Workshop Shaposhnikov.
Silver matchbox with polychrome filigree enamel. Moscow. Workshop Shaposhnikov.
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Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.
Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.
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Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.
Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.
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Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.
Impressive 18K gold ring with emerald and diamonds.
Impressive gold ring with emerald and diamonds. 18k gold, 18k emerald, engraved with flower sprout. 80 diamonds 0.64 ct. G.H. VS-SI. Ring size: 17. Weight: 17.63 gr. Certificate of the Latvian Assay Office: 3-9-8662021.
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Russian porcelain saucer from private factories of the 1820s. Persan (Persian).
Russian porcelain saucer from private factories of the 1820s. Persan (Persian).
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Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s
Gardner porcelain teapot. Russia, 1820-1830s
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Russian silver tea strainer, with enamel decor, in the spirit of Russian Art Nouveau.
Russian silver tea strainer, with enamel decor, in the spirit of Russian Art Nouveau.
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Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.
Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.
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Large candy bowl 15 Moscow artel of jewelers. Russia. 1908-1917
Large candy bowl 15 Moscow artel of jewelers. Russia. 1908-1917
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A set of teaspoons decorated with enamel in the original case. Moscow 1908-1917.
A set of teaspoons decorated with enamel in the original case. Moscow 1908-1917.
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Russian crystal box with a silver lid. St. Petersburg. 1837.
Russian crystal box with a silver lid. St. Petersburg. 1837.
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Caviar bowl, Moscow, 1892
Caviar bowl, Moscow, 1892
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