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SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF ELISABETH OF BURGUNDY, KURZ J. & CO GERMANY, HANAU, TURN OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES

SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF ELISABETH OF BURGUNDY, KURZ J. & CO GERMANY, HANAU, TURN OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES

An elegant cabinet figure executed by the German silversmithing firm Kurz J. & Co in Hanau at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, representing a characteristic example of historicist silverwork of this period.The figure depicts Elisabeth of Burgundy in ceremonial court attire with a crown and sceptre, symbols of her dynastic status. The sculpture is distinguished by the carefully modeled drapery of the garments and a complex system of ornamental decoration executed in chased and finely engraved techniques. The silver surface is treated with particular attention to the texture of fabrics and decorative borders, typical of high-quality productions of the Hanau silversmith workshops. The face and hands are carved in ivory, creating a striking contrast of materials and enhancing the sculptural expressiveness of the figure.The work reflects a well-established tradition among the silversmiths of Hanau at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century of drawing upon the iconography of European monumental sculpture and historical prototypes of the Gothic and Renaissance periods. Monumental memorial figures were thus translated into the format of cabinet-scale decorative sculpture intended for collectors’ interiors and cabinets of curiosities. In such works the monumental programs of historic monuments are reinterpreted through the medium of artistic silverwork, with particular attention devoted to the detailed rendering of historical costume, elaborate ornamental decoration and the architectural composition of the base, giving the sculpture the character of a miniature memorial monument.Marks: Maker’s mark of the workshop Kurz J. & Co, Hanau; German national silver hallmarks - crescent and crown, introduced after the establishment of the imperial hallmarking system in 1884; fineness mark “800”, indicating standard German silver of 800/1000 purity.Dimensions: Height 41 cm. Width 15 cm.Weight: 2046 g.Condition: Good collector’s condition.Provenance: Private collection, Hesse.Expert Report: Dr Daniel Suebsman, 2025. CITES certificate.

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Large Still Life with Fish Oil-on-Canvas in Gilded Frame, 152cm x 112cm

Large Still Life with Fish Oil-on-Canvas in Gilded Frame, 152cm x 112cm

19th Century Statue of a Greyhound in Bronze, in the Style of Pierre-Jules Mêne

19th Century Statue of a Greyhound in Bronze, in the Style of Pierre-Jules Mêne

20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top

20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top

19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Transition Louis XV Style Candle Holders

19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Transition Louis XV Style Candle Holders

Abstract Oil Painting by Nicolai Michoutouchkine (1929-2010)

Abstract Oil Painting by Nicolai Michoutouchkine (1929-2010)

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fire Dogs in the Ancient Egyptian Style

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Fire Dogs in the Ancient Egyptian Style

19th Century Large Hexagonal Bronze Jardiniere in the Style of Victor Paillard

19th Century Large Hexagonal Bronze Jardiniere in the Style of Victor Paillard

Late 19th Century Pair of Lyre Shaped Four-Light Candelabras

Late 19th Century Pair of Lyre Shaped Four-Light Candelabras

19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze

19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze

Photo frame

Photo frame richly decorated with artistic decoration.

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Art Nouveau Mirror in Solid Mahogany, in the Style of Eugene Vallin

Art Nouveau Mirror in Solid Mahogany, in the Style of Eugene Vallin

Orientalist Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Vincent Manago (1880–1936)

Orientalist Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Vincent Manago (1880–1936)

Lithograph by Robert Combas (1957-). Signed and Numbered 4390

Lithograph by Robert Combas (1957-). Signed and Numbered 4390

Julie Nangala Robertson, Ngapa Jukurrpa, Acrylic on canvas, 2015

Julie Nangala Robertson, Ngapa Jukurrpa, Acrylic on canvas, 2015

Large Marine Oil-on-Canvas Breton Fisherman in Original Frame, 19th Century

Large Marine Oil-on-Canvas Breton Fisherman in Original Frame, 19th Century

Rare Kanak kagu Wooden Bird Beak Puzzle, New Caledonia, 19th Century

Rare Kanak kagu Wooden Bird Beak Puzzle, New Caledonia, 19th Century

Large Louis XV style flat desk, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century work

Large Louis XV style flat desk, marquetry and gilt bronze, 19th century work

SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES

SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, EFES, TURN OF THE 19TH - 20TH CENTURIES

An elegant silver cabinet figure of a knight created in the tradition of German Historicism of the first quarter of the 20th century. The sculpture depicts a warrior in full ceremonial armor holding a sword and shield, standing on an architectural pedestal of complex polygonal form. The figure is executed with pronounced decorative expressiveness: the cuirass, lamellar elements of the thigh armor, richly ornamented pauldrons and the helmet with a plume are carefully modeled. The silver surface is worked in repoussé and partially chased techniques, creating a refined play of light and emphasizing the relief structure of the armor.A distinctive artistic feature of the object is the face carved from ivory. This contrast of materials, typical of German cabinet sculpture from the late 19th to early 20th century, enhances the effect of polychromy and gives the figure a vivid and theatrical character. The shield is decorated with a relief depiction of an armored hand with a weapon, while the pedestal is enriched with cartouches, mascarons and small sculptural figures of fantastic animals placed at the corners. The entire composition reflects the aesthetics of Renaissance armorial and funerary sculpture reinterpreted within the tradition of Hanau collectible silver.Marks: Maker’s mark of the Efes workshop; German state silver marks in the form of a crescent and crown; silver standard mark “800”.Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm. Width 10 cm.Weight: 840 g.Condition: Good collectible condition.Provenance: Private collection, Hesse. Expert report: Dr Daniel Suebsman, 2025. CITES certificate available.

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Myst-RZ, The tree, signed and numeroted 110, 2024

Myst-RZ, The tree, signed and numeroted 110, 2024

Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century

Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century

Late 19th Century Louis XV Transition-Style Cabinet

Late 19th Century Louis XV Transition-Style Cabinet

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl

19th Century Large Still Life Oil-on-Canvas Painting Rose Bouquet

19th Century Large Still Life Oil-on-Canvas Painting Rose Bouquet

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa

Myst-RZ, Snow White morning routine, signed and numeroted 110, 2024

Myst-RZ, Snow White morning routine, signed and numeroted 110, 2024

A beautiful figure

A beautiful figure

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DESK JEWELRY CASKET WITH SÈVRES PORCELAIN PLAQUES FRANCE, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1830

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Decorative porcelain dish Meissen period 1934-1945

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Caviar bowl made of crystal and silver. Louis XVI style.

Caviar bowl made of crystal and silver. Louis XVI style.

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Girl with a tambourine. OSWALD LORENZ

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Pendant in the form of egg

Luxurious decorative dish with a view of Zwickau. Meissen. 1815-1860.

Luxurious decorative dish with a view of Zwickau. Meissen. 1815-1860.

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Still life Roses by T. Franz

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SILVER CASKET WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMONDS, WORKSHOP OF KARL FABERGÉ, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1900 RUSSIA

SILVER CASKET WITH ENAMEL AND DIAMONDS, WORKSHOP OF KARL FABERGÉ, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1900 RUSSIA