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18th Century Oil Painting of Child with Tambourine Walking on a Panthera

18th Century Oil Painting of Child with Tambourine Walking on a Panthera

The child, at the center of the composition, is dressed in an immaculate white tunic that delicately falls over their shoulders and stops just above their knees. The simplicity of the tunic, devoid of excessive ornamentation, highlights the purity and innocence of childhood while adding a touch of grace and lightness to the scene.In their right hand, the child firmly holds a tambourine stick. This detail not only evokes an atmosphere of play and cheerfulness but also subtly alludes to antiquity, dear to artists of the Empire who often sought to blend classicism and modernity. The childs posture, captured in mid-motion, demonstrates a liveliness and spontaneity that make the scene even more authentic and touching.The child appears to walk confidently on a panther skin carefully laid out under their feet. The spotted and luxuriant texture of the skin sharply contrasts with the bright whiteness of the tunic, creating an interesting and sophisticated visual interplay. This luxurious element recalls the opulence and grandeur of the Empire era, where every detail is meticulously designed to evoke magnificence and splendor.The background of the painting is treated with artistic sensitivity that highlights the main subject without distracting from it. Soft shades and harmonious tones envelop the scene, creating a soothing and elegant atmosphere. The light seems to gently caress the childs features, accentuating the volumes and adding an almost tangible dimension to this timeless representation.Although unsigned, this painting from the Empire era delicately and finely captures a scene imbued with innocence and beauty. The attention to detail, mastery of textures and contrasts, and balanced composition testify to the artistic skill of the painters of that time, while offering a work full of charm and majesty.Dimensions with frame: 90x115 cm.

Antra Ivdra - Island of the previous day

Antra Ivdra - Island of the previous day

Antra Ivdra - Limited time

Antra Ivdra - Limited time

Sunset in Birztala

Sunset in Birztala

Waking up in Paris

Waking up in Paris

Laschwitz in Germany

Laschwitz in Germany

People of Pardaugava

People of Pardaugava

City view

Peonies

Drawing Women`s Act

Drawing Women`s Act

Early 17th Century Tuscan School Oil Painting on Canvas `Virgin and Child`

Early 17th Century Tuscan School Oil Painting on Canvas `Virgin and Child`

We present you this magnificent oil painting on canvas endearingly the Virgin Mary gently caressing the head of Christ Child asleep on his Mothers lap. This artwork has been expertly fit with new canvas and encased in an exquisite gilded wooden frame. It is representative of the Tuscan School during the early 17th century, boasting a dynamic composition with remarkably realistic expressive facial features.The frame measures 101 cm in height and 86 cm in width, while the canvas itself is 85 cm in height x 65 cm in width.

Before the storm

Before the storm

Winter in the mountains

Winter in the mountains

Flowers

Swedish gate

People in summer

People in summer

Philippe IV Chez Velazquez

Philippe IV Chez Velazquez

Hunting in hills

Hunting in hills

Fishes, John KAUAGE, Acrylic on canvas, Papua New Guinea, 2013

Fishes, John KAUAGE, Acrylic on canvas, Papua New Guinea, 2013

John Kauage: Continuing and Transforming a Visionary LegacyJohn Kauage stands today as one of the key figures shaping the future of contemporary art in Papua New Guinea, carrying forward the vibrant legacy of his father, Mathias Kauage (c.1944–2003). While Mathias is widely regarded as a pioneering force in PNG’s modern art movement—renowned for his bold style, vivid portrayals of urban life and Highland traditions, and significant international acclaim—it is John who is helping to ensure that this artistic vision not only endures but evolves.Growing up in the creative world his father helped to define, John Kauage absorbed the distinctive visual language that made Mathiass work instantly recognizable: firm outlines, saturated fields of color, and a dynamic blend of traditional motifs with scenes from contemporary PNG life. But rather than simply replicate this approach, John has emerged as an artist in his own right—one who reinterprets and revitalizes these themes for a new generation.As part of the group once affectionately called the pikinini bilong Kauage (children of Kauage), John initially worked within the stylistic boundaries his father established. Over time, however, he has developed a confident and unique voice, one that honors the past while pushing beyond it. Alongside artists like his mother, Elisabet Kauage, John’s work reflects not only the enduring influence of Mathias Kauage but also the growing diversity and ambition of PNG contemporary art.Through John Kauage, the vision of Mathias continues to inspire—but more importantly, it lives, grows, and transforms with each new brushstroke.

Sea

The sky

Collection of theatrical costumes Theater before and after the premiere (13 pcs.)

Collection of theatrical costumes Theater before and after the premiere (13 pcs.)

Cliffs

Kaspars Perskis - Monday

Kaspars Perskis - Monday

Daiga Freimane - Evening tale

Daiga Freimane - Evening tale

Daiga Freimane - Kiss, if you kiss her mind, her border will follow

Daiga Freimane - Kiss, if you kiss her mind, her border will follow

Dina Abele - The lure of dawn

Dina Abele - The lure of dawn

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Porcelain figurine of Pierrot. Germany. End of the 19th century.

Porcelain figurine of Pierrot. Germany. End of the 19th century.

Pair of Cantonese Vases Family Rose.

Pair of Cantonese Vases Family Rose.

Silver Ruble of Catherine II, 1770.

Silver Ruble of Catherine II, 1770.

Gold coin, France, 20 francs 1896

Gold coin, France, 20 francs 1896

Roberts Šterns The Red Ship. (1884-1943)

Roberts Šterns The Red Ship. (1884-1943)

White metal ring with white Swarovski stones.

White metal ring with white Swarovski stones.

Antique Display table

Antique Display table

Painted ceramic beer mug Metlach.

Painted ceramic beer mug Metlach.

Porcelain figurine Lady in Green. France. 19th century.

Porcelain figurine Lady in Green. France. 19th century.

White and gilded porcelain mocha coffee service for six people. Meissen

White and gilded porcelain mocha coffee service for six people. Meissen

Silver water jug with engraved glass.

Silver water jug with engraved glass.

Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837

Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837

Silver skewers.

Silver skewers.

Three cast-iron balcony gratings

Three cast-iron balcony gratings

White gold ring with synthetic ruby and diamonds.

White gold ring with synthetic ruby and diamonds.

Romantic Volkstedter couple.

Romantic Volkstedter couple.

Painting Oil on Canvas Attributed to Frederik Martin Sørvig . 19th Century 1878. Maritime . Norway, Bergen.

Painting Oil on Canvas Attributed to Frederik Martin Sørvig . 19th Century 1878. Maritime . Norway, Bergen.

Chandelier Stilio 96

Chandelier Stilio 96

Beautifully inlaid bar cabinet

Beautifully inlaid bar cabinet

Wooden frame in Louis XV style.

Wooden frame in Louis XV style.