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KHARLAMPY DMITRIEVICH KOSTANDI (SECOND HALF OF THE 1860s – AFTER 1917). STORMY SEA RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

KHARLAMPY DMITRIEVICH KOSTANDI (SECOND HALF OF THE 1860s – AFTER 1917). STORMY SEA RUSSIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An outstanding example of late Russian Marinism, Stormy Sea, created by Kharlampiy Dmitrievich Kostandi in the early 20th century, stands among the artist’s most expressive works devoted to the theme of the sea.With remarkable mastery, the artist conveys the raw energy of the raging waters. Foaming waves surge toward a fragile boat, filled with tension, movement, and a sense of inevitability. The sea surface is rendered with striking expressiveness, allowing the viewer to sense the motion of water, gusts of wind, and the charged atmosphere of an approaching storm.At the center of the composition is a small boat with sailors struggling fiercely against the waves. Their tense, determined figures become a powerful symbol of courage, the fight for survival, and hope for salvation. In the distance, along the horizon line, the faint silhouette of a sailing vessel enhances the vastness of space and underscores human vulnerability in the face of nature’s overwhelming force. The contrast between the immensity of the sea and human presence lends the work its dramatic intensity.The color palette is built upon subtle transitions of cool tones, ranging from translucent blues and turquoises to silvery greys. Luminous reflections give the water depth and vibrant movement, while the soft yet energetic brushwork creates a sense of breathing space. This atmospheric treatment aligns Kostandi with the finest masters of the Russian Marinist tradition, while highlighting his individual, restrained, and realist approach in contrast to the Romantic expressiveness of Aivazovsky.Dimensions: 49 × 80 cm (framed 78 × 110 cm)Medium: Oil on canvasSignature: “X. Kostandi”, lower left, consistent with the artist’s known autographsCondition: Good overall condition, with natural age patina and an even craquelure patternProvenance: Private collection. Authenticity confirmed by expert examinations

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A. Lanin. Buffoon. Monotype. 1965.

A. Lanin. Buffoon. Monotype. 1965.

Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971

Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971

Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.

Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.

I. Ryazhsky. Still life with a mug and flowers.

I. Ryazhsky. Still life with a mug and flowers.

Painting At the Fountain.

Painting At the Fountain.

Landscape Haystacks. Raimonds Auniņš (1907-1960).

Landscape Haystacks. Raimonds Auniņš (1907-1960).

KOSHARY. PAVEL KUZNETSOV (1878 - 1968) RUSSIA, 1912

KOSHARY. PAVEL KUZNETSOV (1878 - 1968) RUSSIA, 1912

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RUSSIAN BEAUTY. T.M. MATVEEV. RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

RUSSIAN BEAUTY. T.M. MATVEEV. RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)

MINUETTO. THE ROMANTIC BOUQUET — JOCELYNE SEGUIN (1917/21–1999)

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Winter Landscape. River Bank in Winter. Boris Bessonov (1862-1934)

Winter Landscape. River Bank in Winter. Boris Bessonov (1862-1934)

The superb landscape River Bank in Winter by Boris Bessonov transports the viewer to the enchanted world of winter nature, filled with an atmosphere of cold and silence. Nature here is frozen in the moment, shrouded in a blanket of soft snow, which shimmers with pink reflections of the setting sun. The light of this warm evening sun heralds the end of winter, adding a special emotional depth to the painting. The main focus of the work is the river, calmly flowing among the snow-covered banks. Its surface, like a mirror, reflects the slender firs that rise above the water like majestic giants, filled with power and tranquility. The snow covering their branches creates a feeling of a winter dream of nature, in which every movement seems to be slowed down by the frosty air. The sky, painted in soft blue, pink and grey tones, adds a sense of approaching spring, promising the imminent awakening of nature. This work by Bessonov enchants with its realism and masterful use of light and colour. The artist managed to convey not only the winter beauty, but also the subtle transition from cold to warm, from winter to spring. The painting evokes feelings of peace and tranquility, recalling the cyclical nature of time and the eternal harmony of nature. Boris Bessonov (1862–1934) Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 63 cm x 80 cm. First half of the 20th century. Provenance: Rayner MacConnell, Bond Street, London

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Gouache. Riga. V.D. Medvedev.

Gouache. Riga. V.D. Medvedev.

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Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

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GIUSEPPE MAZZOLINI (1806–1876). VIRGINIA. ITALY, ROME, 1874

GIUSEPPE MAZZOLINI (1806–1876). VIRGINIA. ITALY, ROME, 1874

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NUDE. WILLIAM ETTY (1787 - 1849) ENGLAND, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

NUDE. WILLIAM ETTY (1787 - 1849) ENGLAND, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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CHARLES-CLÉMENT CALDERON (1870–1906). VIEW OF THE DOGE’S PALACE AND ST MARK’S SQUARE IN VENICE FRANCE / VENICE, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

CHARLES-CLÉMENT CALDERON (1870–1906). VIEW OF THE DOGE’S PALACE AND ST MARK’S SQUARE IN VENICE FRANCE / VENICE, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

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Still life Roses by T. Franz

Still life Roses by T. Franz

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LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER. Still life with apples.

LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER. Still life with apples.

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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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Still life Flowers in a jug. Anna Snellman. Finland, 1884-1962

Still life Flowers in a jug. Anna Snellman. Finland, 1884-1962

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FOREST IN LATE AUTUMN YULIY KLEVER (1850–1924), 1903

FOREST IN LATE AUTUMN YULIY KLEVER (1850–1924), 1903

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

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

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Portrait of a girl.

Portrait of a girl.

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Muse

Still life with watermelon and papaya

Still life with watermelon and papaya

Girls in the sauna

Girls in the sauna

Fantasy with a bullet

Fantasy with a bullet

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Picturesque porcelain layer. Hortense RICHARD (1847-1900) Exorcist.

Picturesque porcelain layer. Hortense RICHARD (1847-1900) Exorcist.

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RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1883

RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SILVER KOVSH RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1883

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TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

TEA AND COFFEE SET BY P. OVCHINNIKOV MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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Music box. I.Ch.Detmering Hamburg. 19th century.

Music box. I.Ch.Detmering Hamburg. 19th century.

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Silver card holder

Silver card holder

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

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

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Couple photo frames

Couple photo frames

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PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY

PAIR OF DUELLING PISTOLS BY JACQUES BERTRAND RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, MID-19th CENTURY

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CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

CHANEL J12 Classic Unisex Watch H1174.

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ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

ICON “SAINT NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER” RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

SILVER LETTER OPENER WITH A PEASANT FIGURE, KARL FABERGÉ FIRM, MOSCOW, 1880s

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SWEETMEAT BASKET WITH VIEWS OF MOSCOW PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1875

SWEETMEAT BASKET WITH VIEWS OF MOSCOW PAVEL OVCHINNIKOV FIRM, MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 1875

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Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

Porcelain slab Love Game, KPM Berlin, circa 1830

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RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

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CRYSTAL JUG WITH SILVER, 13TH ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

CRYSTAL JUG WITH SILVER, 13TH ARTEL RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.

TAHAN Carriage Bar in Napoleon III Style. 19th Century.

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PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

Ladies cabinet Bonheur du jour

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MINIATURE GOLD CASKET IN THE FORM OF AN ETROG CONTAINER. F. LORIE FIRM RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908-1917

MINIATURE GOLD CASKET IN THE FORM OF AN ETROG CONTAINER. F. LORIE FIRM RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908-1917

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

LARGE DOUBLE-LIGHT HANGING LANTERN RUSSIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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