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ITALIAN SILVER AMPHORA-FORM VASE , 20TH CENTURY

ITALIAN SILVER AMPHORA-FORM VASE , 20TH CENTURY

An Italian silver vase executed in a classical amphora form, representing a refined example of Italian decorative arts of the 20th century. The elongated body is articulated with pronounced vertical fluting, enhancing the elegance of the silhouette and creating a dynamic play of light across the surface. The flared neck with a softly undulating rim transitions harmoniously into the rounded shoulder, preserving architectural clarity and balanced proportions.The vase is fitted with two symmetrically placed foliate handles, modelled as stylised vegetal scrolls with careful detailing and restrained plasticity. The base is formed as a circular foot with radiating fluting, echoing the decoration of the body and providing visual stability. The silver surface displays a soft, noble sheen with a natural patina characteristic of Italian artistic silver of the 20th century.Crafted in silver of 800 standard, in accordance with Italian and European assay traditions, the vase was conceived primarily as an interior decorative object. Such pieces were intended either as standalone sculptural accents or as vessels for floral and decorative arrangements, reflecting refined taste and social status.Marks: Italian silver hallmark with fineness mark “800”, consistent with 20th-century Italian silver.Dimensions: Height: 26 cm. Diameter: 14 cm.Weight: 545 g.Condition: Good. The surface shows light natural patina and minor traces of age consistent with period. No dents, cracks, or restorations observed.

The laughter of the wind dances on the tips of the sedges

The laughter of the wind dances on the tips of the sedges

Maija Muizniece - Velvet coastal darkness

Maija Muizniece - Velvet coastal darkness

Maija Muizniece - My little cosmos

Maija Muizniece - My little cosmos

Antra Ivdra - Island of the previous day

Antra Ivdra - Island of the previous day

Antra Ivdra - Limited time

Antra Ivdra - Limited time

Laschwitz in Germany

Laschwitz in Germany

People in summer

People in summer

Sunset in Birztala

Sunset in Birztala

Waking up in Paris

Waking up in Paris

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

CARL TIMOLEON VON NEFF (1804–1877). BOY WITH A FLUTE RUSSIA / ESTONIA, 1841

The painting Boy with a Flute, dated 1841 and signed “Neff. 1841,” is a characteristic example of the early period of Carl Timoleon von Neff — an eminent representative of the academic school of mid-19th-century painting, whose artistic activity bridged the traditions of St. Petersburg, Dresden, and Paris. In this work, the artist embodies a quintessential Romantic image of a young shepherd, symbolizing simplicity and the inner purity of human nature in harmony with the natural world.The composition is built on a delicate balance between figure and landscape. The luminous distance creates an impression of airy perspective, while soft lighting reveals the velvety surface and warm palette typical of the Baltic-German school of painting. The emotional expression in the boy’s gaze, the gentle modelling of the face, and the meticulous treatment of the attire demonstrate Neff’s mature craftsmanship, shaped under the influence of Western European classicism and the sentimental realism of the Biedermeier period.A graduate of the Dresden Academy and a pupil of Paul Delaroche in Paris, Carl Timoleon von Neff became one of the leading portrait and religious painters of Imperial Russia. His works adorned the interiors of St Isaac’s Cathedral and the palaces of the Imperial family. Yet early genre scenes such as this are extremely rare, reflecting Neff’s personal interest in the human figure outside the ceremonial context — in the poetics of everyday life and the idealized image of childhood.Boy with a Flute occupies a special place in Neff’s oeuvre as a transitional work between his academic formation and the emergence of his distinctive artistic language — marked by refined drawing and transparent coloration. Comparable compositions and figure types are found in Russian and German museum collections, including the State Hermitage, the Art Museum of Estonia, and former Königsberg collections.Hallmarks: Artist’s signature in red paint at lower left: “Neff. 1841.”Dimensions: 90 × 78 cm.Material: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. Canvas relined and reinforced on stretcher; minor signs of age. Paint surface stable, dense, without losses, with natural patina.Provenance: Private collection.Expertise: Expert opinion by the Art Museum of Estonia (Eesti Kunstimuuseum, 30.11.2016, Sirje Helme, Mai Levin, Alar Nurkse) confirms the attribution and authorship of Carl Timoleon von Neff.

People of Pardaugava

People of Pardaugava

City view

Peonies

Music Box.

Painted porcelain plate - my first work

Painted porcelain plate - my first work

Drawing Women`s Act

Drawing Women`s Act

Before the storm

Before the storm

Gold chain of anchor weave for pocket watches, with two carabines. Latvia. 1920-30s.

Gold chain of anchor weave for pocket watches, with two carabines. Latvia. 1920-30s.

Gold chain, 585 standard, anchor weave, for pocket watches, with two carabines. Latvia. 1920-30s. Latvian hallmarks of 585 gold from the 1920s-30s on chain links. Master monogramist, possibly: SHL. Chain length: 34 cm. Weight: 26.93 g.

Winter in the mountains

Winter in the mountains

Flowers

Swedish gate

Antique Russian box "Kissing Rite".

Antique Russian box "Kissing Rite".

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Porcelain figure Bear

Porcelain figure Bear

Majolic figure Women

Majolic figure Women

Porcelain plate with church view

Porcelain plate with church view

Decorative plate. Kuznetsov

Decorative plate. Kuznetsov

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