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PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PLAYING WITH CATS. ALEXANDER RIZZONI (1836 - 1902) RUSSIA - ITALY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

An intimate genre composition defined by a subtle interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of Alexander Rizzoni’s artistic circle. Within the dim interior of what appears to be a vegetable cellar, a young boy is depicted playing with several cats. Concealing a bundle of turnips behind his back, he teases a cat perched upon a worn barrel. A narrow shaft of light penetrates through a small window, illuminating the child’s gesture and animated expression, while the warm ochre and brown tonalities enhance the atmosphere of humble domesticity.Despite its apparent simplicity, the scene carries a nuanced layer of social observation consistent with Russian Realism of the second half of the nineteenth century. The artist avoids overt dramatization, instead focusing on the quiet dignity of childhood. The modest amusements of impoverished youth become a reflection on resilience and innate vitality. Compassion and contemplative distance coexist within the composition, revealing the dual influence of the Russian academic tradition and Italian genre painting.Signed lower right.The work is attributed to Alexander Rizzoni (Alessandro Rizzoni, 1836 - 1902) on the basis of stylistic analysis, compositional structure, and painterly execution consistent with his genre works of the 1870s and 1880s.Dimensions: 41 x 33 cmMaterial: Oil on canvasCondition: Good. The paint surface is stable. Minor age-related wear consistent with the period.Provenance: Private European collection

Painting "Lady with a tambourine"

Painting "Lady with a tambourine"

Painting "Lady with a Fan"

Painting "Lady with a Fan"

Maximilian Maxolli. Still life with peonies.

Maximilian Maxolli. Still life with peonies.

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Still life Bouquet of flowers.

Still life Bouquet of flowers.

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

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

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STATE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER I RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

STATE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER I RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish . 1911

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish . 1911

Painting "Shore"

Painting "Shore"

IN THE PARK. ANNA OSTROUMOVA-LEBEDEVA (1871 - 1955) RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

IN THE PARK. ANNA OSTROUMOVA-LEBEDEVA (1871 - 1955) RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

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NUDE RECLINING WOMAN, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

NUDE RECLINING WOMAN, RUSSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

An oval oil painting on cardboard, executed in the style of Russian Art Nouveau and the “World of Art” circle. The composition features a nude woman reclining in a relaxed pose on a bed, holding a book, her head resting on a pink pillow. The setting, with its delicate drapery, carved headboard, and silver tea service, evokes the refined domestic interiors of the Rococo era. The brushwork is soft and pastose, emphasizing the sensuality of the figure and the decorative richness of the surroundings. In the lower right corner appears the signature “K. Somov” and the date “1897.” The painting is presented in a gilt oval frame with a light blue museum-quality mat. On the reverse is an old collector’s label inscribed in ink: “K. Somov, 1869–1939,” framed by a decorative blue border.Dimensions: Painting: 30 × 37 cm. Frame: approximately 50 × 60 cmMaterial: Oil on cardboardCondition: Good condition. The surface is clean, and the paint layer is stable. Minor signs of age on the reverse and frame.Provenance: Private European collection. Contents of a 19th-century Baltic villa

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

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

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

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

Painting "Winter"

Painting "Winter"

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

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

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

FERNAND RENAULT (1887 - 1939). “THE LOVING COUPLE” FRANCE, 1930S

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS WESTERN EUROPE, FLEMISH SCHOOL, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS WESTERN EUROPE, FLEMISH SCHOOL, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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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

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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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Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

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Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. Staircase in Ekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The Dome Cathedral. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

Revel. The old tavern in Yekaterinental. Alexander Yakovlevich Kramarev (1886-1975)

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

GEORGY ALEXANDROVICH LAPSHIN (1885–1950) FISHING BOATS FRANCE, 1930s

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Janis Pauluks. Lielupe. 1953

Janis Pauluks. Lielupe. 1953

Study. New Athos Monastery 1954.

Study. New Athos Monastery 1954.

Still life with a flower and books. Zigfrīds Vēžnieks.

Still life with a flower and books. Zigfrīds Vēžnieks.

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Walking cane with a silver handle.

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Porcelain figurine The Ballerina

Porcelain figurine The Ballerina

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

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Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Handpainted plate

Handpainted plate

GOLD PIAGET BLACK TIE EMPERADOR WATCH SWITZERLAND

GOLD PIAGET BLACK TIE EMPERADOR WATCH SWITZERLAND

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Russian silver snuffbox with niello. Russia, 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with niello. Russia, 19th century.

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Battle scenes 9 pcs.

Battle scenes 9 pcs.

Decorative dish

Decorative dish

WATER LILIES (NYMPHAEAS) D.A. LISHCHENKO, 1925

WATER LILIES (NYMPHAEAS) D.A. LISHCHENKO, 1925

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Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.

Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Girl drinking water. Rosenthal

Girl drinking water. Rosenthal

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Kuznetsov`s tea porcelain service. Riga, mid-19th century.

Kuznetsov`s tea porcelain service. Riga, mid-19th century.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Fruit vase, France. Around 1900

Fruit vase, France. Around 1900