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SILVER MATCH SAFE WITH THE IMAGE OF A LESHY IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

SILVER MATCH SAFE WITH THE IMAGE OF A LESHY IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

A silver match safe executed in the expressive style of Russian Art Nouveau, featuring a mythological subject dedicated to the Leshy, the forest spirit of East Slavic folklore. The front is adorned with a sculptural relief bust of the figure, depicted with a wild, tangled beard, a heavy winter hat, and a high fur coat collar. The frightening yet inwardly benevolent grimace emphasizes the dual nature of the Leshy as both a dangerous and protective being. Through the mirage-like plasticity of the form, a female face subtly emerges - an allusive motif referencing folk beliefs about the Leshy’s fondness for misleading and frightening young women, leading them astray in the forest.The reverse side of the match safe is decorated with a relief composition representing a symbolic “bar of offerings-amulets” traditionally presented to the Leshy before entering the forest. Suspended elements inlaid with colored glass and semi-precious stones evoke a ritualistic atmosphere and reinforce the object’s sacral character. Within the depth of the relief, misty silhouettes of children’s and women’s faces appear to emerge from the silver surface, imparting a sense of otherworldly mystery and metaphysical presence associated with forest spirits.Beyond its utilitarian function, the match safe is conceived as a symbolic object. Within the aesthetic framework of Art Nouveau, it functions as a “key” to parallel worlds, a sign of initiation into hidden knowledge and natural forces. The motif of fire, inherent in the object’s practical use, acquires an additional layer of meaning - mastery over the elemental force and protection during travel. Such objects were highly appreciated by collectors and aesthetes of the early twentieth century.Hallmarks: No hallmarks detected. By style, artistic language, and execution technique, the piece is comparable to works by Pyotr Milyukov, a Moscow silversmith and workshop owner associated with the national-romantic branch of Russian Art Nouveau.Dimensions: Height: 6 cm. Width: 4 cm.Weight: 50 g.Condition: Good. Surface with natural patina of age. Minor signs of use. No deformations or losses of decorative elements.Provenance: Private collection.

White gold ring with synthetic ruby and diamonds.

White gold ring with synthetic ruby and diamonds.

Platinum Ring with Diamonds from the Art Deco Era

Platinum Ring with Diamonds from the Art Deco Era

Alexander Ivanovich Misurev. Jnte. Winter landscape .

Alexander Ivanovich Misurev. Jnte. Winter landscape .

Painting Subcarpathian Rus, Normand Yevgeny Osipovich. 1930.

Painting Subcarpathian Rus, Normand Yevgeny Osipovich. 1930.

Study Summer Day. Serov Vasily Vasilievich (1911 - 1992). 1973 g.

Study Summer Day. Serov Vasily Vasilievich (1911 - 1992). 1973 g.

French engraving of the 18th century by David Teniers. Return from the tavern.

French engraving of the 18th century by David Teniers. Return from the tavern.

Kārlis Sūniņš. Summer Landscape. (1907-1979).

Kārlis Sūniņš. Summer Landscape. (1907-1979).

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DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

DESK SILVER NOTEPAD IN OLD RUSSIAN STYLE PETR MILYUKOV, RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A rare cabinet object — a silver-topped desk notepad mounted on a solid green onyx base, crafted in the Old Russian style by the Moscow workshop of Petr Milyukov. The cover features a detailed repoussé depiction of a majestic bogatyr (epic hero) riding through a dense forest. The composition is enriched with Ural semi-precious stones, inset into the warrior’s helmet, armor, forest foliage and the stylized inscription.The lower part of the relief bears an archaic inscription in Church Slavonic script:“The Bogatyr Rides Higher Than the Standing Forest”,emphasizing the allegorical grandeur of the figure, whose stature dwarfs the very woods he traverses.The interior holds a complete block of antique gilt-edged paper sheets. The notepad is fully functional and serves as an exceptional example of Russian decorative art.Marks:Moscow assay mark with a woman’s head in kokoshnik facing right, within an oval cartouche with silver standard “84”; maker’s mark “ПМ” (PM) — Petr Milyukov, Moscow silversmith and workshop owner.Dimensions:Notepad: Length 19 cm, Width 9 cm.Onyx base: 24.5 × 13.5 cmWeight: 2185 gCondition:Good condition consistent with age. Minor signs of use. All decorative elements, stones and inner paper block present. Hinges and clasp mechanism function properly.Provenance:Private collection.

Painting Seascape, Alexander Lagimov (1903-1990).

Painting Seascape, Alexander Lagimov (1903-1990).

Drawing Old Riga. 1936 year. Signature Frid.

Drawing Old Riga. 1936 year. Signature Frid.

Aleksandrs Zviedris (1905 - 1993) Sketch for the work Summer.

Aleksandrs Zviedris (1905 - 1993) Sketch for the work Summer.

Watercolor drawing At the Broken Cross. 1910 year. Gustavs Šķilters (1874-1954).

Watercolor drawing At the Broken Cross. 1910 year. Gustavs Šķilters (1874-1954).

Painting Rural landscape, 1943, Рauls Jedrovičs

Painting Rural landscape, 1943, Рauls Jedrovičs

Deed of sale. Watercolor plan of the land of 1912.

Deed of sale. Watercolor plan of the land of 1912.

Still life with Cup and Asters.

Still life with Cup and Asters.

Mirror in frame of Neo-rococo style. 19th century.

Mirror in frame of Neo-rococo style. 19th century.

Luxurious mirror in the frame of Neo-rococo style, second half of the 19th century. Whimsical decor on gilded wood, cut glass. Internal dimensions 76x60 cm.

Castle 1958, Cardboard gouache Helmuts Puto

Castle 1958, Cardboard gouache Helmuts Puto

Zenta Muceniece White Bird. 1970 year.

Zenta Muceniece White Bird. 1970 year.

Sketch for scenography The Tale of the Invisible City of Kitezh. Arturs Lapiņš

Sketch for scenography The Tale of the Invisible City of Kitezh. Arturs Lapiņš

Painting Children by the Fireplace. Copy of 20 years, author Novikov.

Painting Children by the Fireplace. Copy of 20 years, author Novikov.

Painting "In the old manor”. Siegfried Alexander Bielenstein.

Painting "In the old manor”. Siegfried Alexander Bielenstein.

Tenis Grasis. Stained glass sketch. Harvest.

Tenis Grasis. Stained glass sketch. Harvest.

Melt waters Tolpekin

Melt waters Tolpekin

Tenis Grasis. The history of the struggle of the Latvian people. 1967 year.

Tenis Grasis. The history of the struggle of the Latvian people. 1967 year.

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