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VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

VODKA EASTER SET IN THE FORM OF AN EGG, RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

A festive vodka set выполнен in the form of an Easter egg, composed of two glass halves joined by a metal hinge with a locking clasp. The body is made of transparent glass set on a profiled base with a gilded rim along the edge. The interior arrangement is carefully designed: at the center stands a glass decanter with stopper, surrounded symmetrically by seven small shot glasses secured within a metal mount.The upper part of the body forms a domed lid opening to the side, a feature characteristic of ceremonial and presentation sets. The glass is decorated with polychrome enamel painting featuring vegetal ornament and stylized blossoming branches rendered in white, gold, and blue tones. The ornament bears a festive and symbolic character, visually associated with the springtime Easter theme.An inscription “Khristos Voskrese” (Christ is Risen) is applied to the body in traditional Cyrillic orthography, clearly indicating the religious and ritual purpose of the object. Such inscriptions were widely used in decorative arts associated with Easter, reinforcing the status of the piece as a symbolic gift.The metal elements of the mount and hinge are gilded, serving both functional and decorative purposes and emphasizing the ceremonial character of the object. The overall composition demonstrates a combination of utility, ornamentality, and symbolism typical of Russian Easter gift items of the 20th century.Marks: Not found.Dimensions: Height 30 cm; Diameter 16 cm.Condition: Good. Complete set. Glass free of chips and cracks; enamel decoration preserved; gilding with minor wear consistent with age.

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Painting Hezea by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Hezea by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Heka by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media.

Painting Heka by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media.

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Interior

Window

Porcelain figure Elephant

Porcelain figure Elephant

Porcelain vase Bells

Porcelain vase Bells

Landscape

Landscape by the lake

Landscape by the lake

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.

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Jurmala in the winter

Jurmala in the winter

Weekend in Amsterdam

Weekend in Amsterdam

Ceramic vase Pskov Fortress

Ceramic vase Pskov Fortress

Porcelain vase

Jessen faience figure Son of the Nation

Jessen faience figure Son of the Nation

Crystal fruit utensil

Crystal fruit utensil

Crystal vase with silver finish

Crystal vase with silver finish

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold ring 18k, with sapphire and diamonds. Oval sapphire: 3 carats. H12(11). 30 diamonds 0.80 ct. GH-SI. Ring size:18. Weight: 14.13 gr.

Potvase for flowers Poppies

Potvase for flowers Poppies

Porcelain fruit bowl

Porcelain fruit bowl

Ceramic vase

Classicism style majolica flower pot

Classicism style majolica flower pot

Natural landscape with river and poppies

Natural landscape with river and poppies

Collage

Seashore

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Frame in the Neo-Baroque style. 19th century.

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Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

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Romantic Volkstedter couple.

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Box for jewelry

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