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PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

An imposing and ironic silver full-length figure of the fairy-tale character Puss in Boots, executed in 1883 by the master goldsmith Günther Grangessel, in the characteristic Hanau manner of high-quality sculptural silverwork. The cat is depicted as a court majordomo, greeting guests in a courteous half-bow. The movable head enhances the sense of animation and underscores the high level of craftsmanship.The figure holds a staff as a symbol of authority and control, while the gesture of the other paw accentuates the elegant frock coat, lavishly adorned with coloured inserts imitating buttons and decorative elements on the cuffs, lapels, bows and tails. The contrast between the finely modelled fur and the smooth surfaces of the costume creates a striking play of materials. The ironic undertone is reinforced by details in the form of defeated rodents at the base, undermining the character’s ostentatious importance. The expression of the muzzle, with a slight astigmatic gaze and emphasised symmetry of the ears, lends the figure a grotesque, almost caricatural solemnity.Marks: Maker’s mark of Günther Grangessel (Günther Grangessel), Hanau, active in the 1880s – a blooming rosebud, dated 1883; other marks not identified.Dimensions: Height: 47 cm; Width: 30 cm; Depth: 15 cm.Weight: 2137 g.Condition: Good. Natural age-related patina. Minor traces of use consistent with age. Structural elements intact, movable head functioning correctly. No deformations or losses.Provenance: Private European collection.

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Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.

Ring in white gold 750 with diamonds.

Ring in white gold 750 with diamonds.

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

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Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas. Russia 19th century.

Babylonian Talmud, sections Tractate Yevamot and Giphot Alfas. Russia 19th century.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Platinum ring with emerald and diamonds.

Platinum ring with emerald and diamonds.

Porcelain pencil holder "Monkey in the shape of Napoleon".

Porcelain pencil holder "Monkey in the shape of Napoleon".

Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia

Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia

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Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain sheet Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830, from the collection of works of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is made in the form of a tondo and depicts an erotic scene where a young lady, surrounded by two men, is discovered by her mother at the most inopportune hour. Stamp: scepter sign with the inscription KPM, with a black inscription on the back From the collection of erotic art of His Majesty King William II., A. d. KGL. Porcelain manufactory ..., Berlin, circa 1830 ... Unframed size : height 17.5 cm, width 13 cm Origin: from a private collection in the south of Germany.

Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

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Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

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SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

SWISS ENAMEL TOBACCO BOX IN 14K GOLD WITH MINIATURE, GENEVA, 19TH CENTURY

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FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

KHARLAMPY DMITRIEVICH KOSTANDI (SECOND HALF OF THE 1860s – AFTER 1917). STORMY SEA RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

KHARLAMPY DMITRIEVICH KOSTANDI (SECOND HALF OF THE 1860s – AFTER 1917). STORMY SEA RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

IVORY MANTEL CLOCK OF THE NAPOLEON III PERIOD FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

IVORY MANTEL CLOCK OF THE NAPOLEON III PERIOD FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

An exquisite silver tea glass holder executed in the cloisonné enamel technique, representing a characteristic and highly accomplished example of the Moscow workshop of Fyodor Ruckert and standing as a benchmark of Russian jewellery art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The cylindrical body is adorned with a complex polychrome composition of polylobed medallions featuring stylised geometric and foliate motifs on a cream ground, punctuated by translucent red enamel accents. The ornamentation is further enriched by elegant scrolling flowers and foliage on a sky-blue enamelled background, forming a dense and rhythmically balanced decorative surface.The stepped foot is decorated with a band of polychrome cloisonné enamel forming a foliate frieze on a cobalt-blue ground, enhancing the architectural clarity and completeness of the form. The handle, of complex polylobed profile, is fully enamelled in cloisonné and executed en suite with the body. The interior is gilded, in accordance with the highest aesthetic and practical standards of Moscow silver workshops of the period.Marks: Maker’s mark “FR” in a rectangular cartouche, the mark of the workshop of Fyodor Ruckert; State assay mark of the Moscow Assay District depicting a female head in kokoshnik facing left, within an oval cartouche, with the fineness mark “88” and the initials of the assay master “IL” - Ivan Lebedkin, assay mark type used between 1899 and 1908.Dimensions: Height - 10 cm; Diameter - 7.5 cm.Weight: 196 g (gross).Condition: Good. Minor local losses and small areas of enamel damage consistent with age and use. Gilding to the interior with natural and even wear. No deformation.Provenance: European private collection.

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PAIR OF SEVEN-LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRA. VERCELLI ITALY, TURN OF THE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SEVEN-LIGHT SILVER CANDELABRA. VERCELLI ITALY, TURN OF THE 19TH–EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS WESTERN EUROPE, FLEMISH SCHOOL, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS WESTERN EUROPE, FLEMISH SCHOOL, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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SECRETARY DESK WITH A PAINTED PANEL, PAUL SORMANI FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

SECRETARY DESK WITH A PAINTED PANEL, PAUL SORMANI FRANCE, PARIS, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY

MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF CRYSTAL TAZZAS ON SILVER STANDS. BRATYA GRACHEVY FIRM RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY

TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU KOVSH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMELS. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

LOUIS XV STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LOUIS XV STYLE WRITING DESK FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Table set in the style of Napoleon III.

Table set in the style of Napoleon III.

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