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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
Begins 02.05.2026
SILVER LANGOUSTINE SPAIN, 20TH CENTURY
SILVER LANGOUSTINE SPAIN, 20TH CENTURY
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Silver water jug with engraved glass.
Silver water jug with engraved glass.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
D. Sannikov. Abstract composition. Russia 1920s.
D. Sannikov. Abstract composition. Russia 1920s.
1600 EUR
RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s
RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
18K gold nut-shaped ring set with diamonds. Piaget Possession.
18K gold nut-shaped ring set with diamonds. Piaget Possession.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
White gold ring with diamonds.
White gold ring with diamonds.
6500 EUR
Engraving "Cows on a watering place"
Engraving "Cows on a watering place"
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Pair of Art Nouveau frames
Pair of Art Nouveau frames
500 EUR
Small table with drawer
Small table with drawer
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
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.
Begins 03.05.2026
Mantel clock in Louis XV style
Mantel clock in Louis XV style
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.
Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Chinese porcelain bowl. Yongzheng. The end of the 19th century.
Chinese porcelain bowl. Yongzheng. The end of the 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.
Platinum pendant with diamonds, onyx and caral on a gold chain.
5850 EUR
Pendant on a chain with stones.
Pendant on a chain with stones.
1200 EUR
GOLD SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE AND PEARLS FRANCE, CIRCA 1795
GOLD SNUFF BOX WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE AND PEARLS FRANCE, CIRCA 1795
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Porcelain figurine The Ballerina
Porcelain figurine The Ballerina
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
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.
10750 EUR
THE FEODOROVSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN A GILT SILVER MOUNT WITH ENAMELS. WORKSHOP OF VASILY SEMYONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1890
THE FEODOROVSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN A GILT SILVER MOUNT WITH ENAMELS. WORKSHOP OF VASILY SEMYONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1890
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
RUSSIAN SILVER CLOISONNÉ SHOT CUP. GUSTAV KLINGERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1893
RUSSIAN SILVER CLOISONNÉ SHOT CUP. GUSTAV KLINGERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1893
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.
Large, heavy, crystal vase with luxurious irises.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.
Porcelain pair Chinese Musicians. KPM.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.
A young man with a goat. KPM. Germany. 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s
Collection of posters for James Bond films. 1970s
2400 EUR
LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
LIQUEUR CABINET (CAVE À LIQUEURS) IN GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Music box, 19th century.
Music box, 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
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