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PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883
PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883
An imposing and ironic silver full-length figure of the fairy-tale character Puss in Boots, executed in 1883 by the master goldsmith Günther Grangessel, in the characteristic Hanau manner of high-quality sculptural silverwork. The cat is depicted as a court majordomo, greeting guests in a courteous half-bow. The movable head enhances the sense of animation and underscores the high level of craftsmanship.The figure holds a staff as a symbol of authority and control, while the gesture of the other paw accentuates the elegant frock coat, lavishly adorned with coloured inserts imitating buttons and decorative elements on the cuffs, lapels, bows and tails. The contrast between the finely modelled fur and the smooth surfaces of the costume creates a striking play of materials. The ironic undertone is reinforced by details in the form of defeated rodents at the base, undermining the character’s ostentatious importance. The expression of the muzzle, with a slight astigmatic gaze and emphasised symmetry of the ears, lends the figure a grotesque, almost caricatural solemnity.Marks: Maker’s mark of Günther Grangessel (Günther Grangessel), Hanau, active in the 1880s – a blooming rosebud, dated 1883; other marks not identified.Dimensions: Height: 47 cm; Width: 30 cm; Depth: 15 cm.Weight: 2137 g.Condition: Good. Natural age-related patina. Minor traces of use consistent with age. Structural elements intact, movable head functioning correctly. No deformations or losses.Provenance: Private European collection.
Begins 03.05.2026
Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.
Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.
1300 EUR
A pair of bronze candlesticks in the Baroque style. 19th century.
A pair of bronze candlesticks in the Baroque style. 19th century.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Painting "Lady with a tambourine"
Painting "Lady with a tambourine"
900 EUR
Bronze bust of a girl. Italy. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Bronze bust of a girl. Italy. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Painting Bouquet of Lilacs. 1950s.
Painting Bouquet of Lilacs. 1950s.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style
Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style
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Sculpture Romantic couple
Sculpture Romantic couple
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER SAMOVAR. JOHAN OLSONIUS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
SILVER SAMOVAR. JOHAN OLSONIUS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Set of silver spoons
Set of silver spoons
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY
SILVER CLOISONNÉ-ENAMELLED TEA GLASS HOLDER. FYODOR RUCKERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, TURN OF THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURY
An exquisite silver tea glass holder executed in the cloisonné enamel technique, representing a characteristic and highly accomplished example of the Moscow workshop of Fyodor Ruckert and standing as a benchmark of Russian jewellery art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The cylindrical body is adorned with a complex polychrome composition of polylobed medallions featuring stylised geometric and foliate motifs on a cream ground, punctuated by translucent red enamel accents. The ornamentation is further enriched by elegant scrolling flowers and foliage on a sky-blue enamelled background, forming a dense and rhythmically balanced decorative surface.The stepped foot is decorated with a band of polychrome cloisonné enamel forming a foliate frieze on a cobalt-blue ground, enhancing the architectural clarity and completeness of the form. The handle, of complex polylobed profile, is fully enamelled in cloisonné and executed en suite with the body. The interior is gilded, in accordance with the highest aesthetic and practical standards of Moscow silver workshops of the period.Marks: Maker’s mark “FR” in a rectangular cartouche, the mark of the workshop of Fyodor Ruckert; State assay mark of the Moscow Assay District depicting a female head in kokoshnik facing left, within an oval cartouche, with the fineness mark “88” and the initials of the assay master “IL” - Ivan Lebedkin, assay mark type used between 1899 and 1908.Dimensions: Height - 10 cm; Diameter - 7.5 cm.Weight: 196 g (gross).Condition: Good. Minor local losses and small areas of enamel damage consistent with age and use. Gilding to the interior with natural and even wear. No deformation.Provenance: European private collection.
Begins 02.05.2026
Author collage made of colored glass Winter. Anatoly Grishchenko
Author collage made of colored glass Winter. Anatoly Grishchenko
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Painting "Lady with a Fan"
Painting "Lady with a Fan"
900 EUR
Drawing "Scene by the Tram" 1928
Drawing "Scene by the Tram" 1928
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.
French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko
Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko
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Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly
Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly
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Pair of Meissen porcelain vases.
Pair of Meissen porcelain vases.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.
Decorative fruit vase, gilded bronze, with crystal, Napoleon III era. 19th century.
Decorative gilded bronze fruit vase with crystal, Napoleon III style. Represents abundance and is adorned with the figure of a putti - a vineyard with a sickle harvesting the harvest.
Begins 03.05.2026
Medal. Petrel. Uzbek Republican Council.
Medal. Petrel. Uzbek Republican Council.
10 EUR
Gold bracelet with diamonds in the form of a belt.
Gold bracelet with diamonds in the form of a belt.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Author collage Autumn, colored glass. Grishchenko Anatoly
Author collage Autumn, colored glass. Grishchenko Anatoly
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Sewing kit
Sewing kit
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. MASTER VASILIY AGAFONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
SILVER CUP WITH POLYCHROME ENAMELS. MASTER VASILIY AGAFONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
SILVER ENAMEL GOBLET. 20TH ARTEL OF MOSCOW RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
SILVER ENAMEL GOBLET. 20TH ARTEL OF MOSCOW RUSSIA, MOSCOW, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL CHARLES LEVY & CO, FRANCE, CIRCA 1876-1881
BISCUIT PORCELAIN BUST OF A YOUNG GIRL CHARLES LEVY & CO, FRANCE, CIRCA 1876-1881
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY
SILVER SET OF 6 CORDIAL CUPS ON TRAY. GORHAM STERLING. USA, 20TH CENTURY
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
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