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PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

The painting Pine Forest is an outstanding example of Russian landscape art of the late 19th century. At the heart of the composition lies a majestic pine grove, full of mysterious charm. The viewer’s gaze is first drawn to a winding stream cutting through the landscape, framed by sandy slopes. Reflected light gives the water a painterly depth, while soft radiance breaks through the cloudy veil, illuminating rocky surfaces in contrast to the dense shadows of the forest thicket. Monumental pine trunks rising above the terrain create a strict vertical dominance, emphasizing the power and grandeur of nature. Kamensky masterfully conveys the texture of moss-covered bark and rocky banks, achieving a sense of volume. Dense, rich impasto brushstrokes enhance the drama of the scene, endowing it with expressive pictorial texture. The play of light and shadow is finely constructed, from the bright sunlit sand to the deep, dusky tones in the forest’s depth. The atmosphere is filled with serene dynamism, felt in the movement of water and the rustle of leaves under gusts of wind. The work becomes a hymn to Russian nature, recreated with exceptional skill and attention to detail. It reflects the influence of Ivan Shishkin’s school, yet Kamensky brings his own poetic vision, combining realistic precision with deep lyricism. Signature: “G. Kamenskiy 1897” in the lower right corner.Material: Oil on canvas.Dimensions: 59.8 × 86 cm (framed: 90 × 115 cm).Condition: Relined canvas.Provenance: Private collection.

Golden pendant with diamonds

Golden pendant with diamonds

Gold-plated silver set - Coffee pot, tea pot, water pitcher, bowl of cream, sugar-basin

Gold-plated silver set - Coffee pot, tea pot, water pitcher, bowl of cream, sugar-basin

Glass fruit bowl on a silver foot

Glass fruit bowl on a silver foot

Cet of the ceramic decanter

Cet of the ceramic decanter

Porcelain plate with family photo

Porcelain plate with family photo

Porcelain figure Bear

Porcelain figure Bear

18K gold ring with diamonds.

18K gold ring with diamonds.

Horse head on a pedestal.

Horse head on a pedestal.

Suprematist slogan. Lets move production comrades.

Suprematist slogan. Lets move production comrades.

Still life Roses by T. Franz

Still life Roses by T. Franz

Oval still life Roses T. Franz. Depicts a vase of flowers against a brown drapery on a stone shelf. A fragrant crown of roses unfurled in light and shade. White buds, snatched by light, form the semantic center of the composition.

Liqueur Bar (Cave à liqueur)

Liqueur Bar (Cave à liqueur)

Bronze sculpture Pluto

Bronze sculpture Pluto

F. Gardner style Jewelry box

F. Gardner style Jewelry box

Faberge-style pendant egg

Faberge-style pendant egg

Huge Miessen porcelain vase

Huge Miessen porcelain vase

Ceramic boxchest with lid

Ceramic boxchest with lid

Decorative porcelain plate

Decorative porcelain plate

SILVERED WINE DECANTER FRANCE, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVERED WINE DECANTER FRANCE, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A rare wine decanter with a tilting pour mechanism, silver-plated, mounted on an expressive cast base with animalistic claw feet. The construction comprises a metal frame with a horizontal bottle holder and a screw mechanism that allows the vessel to tilt smoothly without shaking. The mechanism is operated via a side handle with a bone or bone-like grip.The decorative base is formed as six curved clawed legs, stylized in zoomorphic or Gothic forms. The central vertical support mimics a gnarled tree branch, introducing naturalistic and Neo-Gothic motifs. The detailed modeling of relief, musculature, and ornament highlights the piece’s belonging to the Belle Époque decorative aesthetic, where functionality merges harmoniously with artistic expression.Dimensions: Height 40 cm, Width 35 cm, Depth 21 cmCondition: In good condition. All decorative and mechanical components are fully preserved and in working order. Patina consistent with age.Provenance: France, private collection. Likely produced in the late 19th – early 20th century.

Ashtray Monkey. Kuznetsov factory. 19th century.

Ashtray Monkey. Kuznetsov factory. 19th century.

D.Koshutin. The Cuirassier Attack, 1902

D.Koshutin. The Cuirassier Attack, 1902

Wine rack Louis XVI style

Wine rack Louis XVI style

Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.

Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.

Porcelain plate

Porcelain plate

Austrian Eichwald faience serving dish

Austrian Eichwald faience serving dish

Terracotta vase

Terracotta vase

Dish for small items. Bogatyr Svyatogor. 1909.

Dish for small items. Bogatyr Svyatogor. 1909.

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