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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

Porcelain figurine. Ballerina. Unterweissbach.Germany. 1950-1960s

Porcelain figurine. Ballerina. Unterweissbach.Germany. 1950-1960s

Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.

Crimean landscape. Meshchersky Arseny Ivanovich. Rubezh of the 19-20th centuries.

A pair of bronze candlesticks in the Baroque style. 19th century.

A pair of bronze candlesticks in the Baroque style. 19th century.

Painting "Lady with a tambourine"

Painting "Lady with a tambourine"

Classic 18K gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Piccini. Italy 21st century

Classic 18K gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Piccini. Italy 21st century

Shaped sword with a steel hilt and scabbard.

Shaped sword with a steel hilt and scabbard.

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.

Painting Bouquet of Lilacs. 1950s.

Painting Bouquet of Lilacs. 1950s.

Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style

Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style

CRIMEAN LANDSCAPE WITH A SEASHORE AND CYPRESSES RUSSIA, 1920s–1930s

CRIMEAN LANDSCAPE WITH A SEASHORE AND CYPRESSES RUSSIA, 1920s–1930s

A refined Crimean landscape capturing the atmosphere of the southern coast on a clear summer day. The composition is structured around a gentle diagonal movement of the rocky shoreline, harmoniously balanced by the vertical accents of slender cypresses and the calm horizontal expanse of the sea. In the middle ground, a small house with a green roof is organically integrated into the natural setting, serving as both a compositional and chromatic focal point. In the distance, a panorama of mountain ranges unfolds in cool bluish-violet tones, dissolved within a luminous atmospheric perspective.Executed in a plein-air manner characteristic of Russian painting of the first third of the twentieth century, the work employs a free and confident brushstroke that avoids detailed delineation in favor of conveying the overall state of nature and the interplay of light, air, and space. The color scheme is built upon a subtle balance between the cool tones of the sea and mountains and the sun-bleached yellow-white and ochre hues of the coastal rocks, evoking the sensation of intense southern sunlight. The painting is marked by restrained harmony and a lyrical mood, free from decorative artifice or excessive expressiveness.By its painterly language, chromatic sensitivity, and overall atmosphere, the work relates to the tradition of Russian Impressionism and to the circle of professional artists active in Crimea during the 1920s–1930s, who continued the development of plein-air painting beyond academic and ideologically driven frameworks.Dimensions: 34 × 28 cm (visible); 48 × 43 cm (framed).Medium: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. The canvas has been relined; the paint layer is stable, with minor signs of age.Provenance: Private collection.

Sculpture Romantic couple

Sculpture Romantic couple

Clock with console in Boulle style

Clock with console in Boulle style

SILVER LANGOUSTINE SPAIN, 20TH CENTURY

SILVER LANGOUSTINE SPAIN, 20TH CENTURY

Set of silver spoons

Set of silver spoons

Coffee service. 1900

Coffee service. 1900

Rococo mirror.

Chandelier in gilded bronze by LEROLLE Frères, Napoleon III period. France

Chandelier in gilded bronze by LEROLLE Frères, Napoleon III period. France

Vase Golden ruby with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s

Vase Golden ruby with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s

A rare and exquisite example of Russian glassmaking from the era of Nicholas I, created by the masters of the Imperial Glass Factory. The vase is made of transparent colorless glass with an internal golden ruby color, achieving the depth of color due to the unique technology of coloring the glass mass with gold nanoparticles. The composition of the decor is verified to perfection: the body is decorated with painting in pure gold, executed with filigree precision. The central decoration is a medallion with an image of a basket filled with flowers and berries, enclosed in a frame of stylized laurel branches. This motif, symbolizing fertility and abundance, is complemented by thin plant garlands falling along the edges. The upper edge is decorated with a wide gold border, giving the item solemnity and nobility. Particular attention should be paid to the faceted base, emphasizing the play of light in the depths of the glass and enhancing the effect of precious radiance. Decorative elements on the base are accented with gilded inserts, emphasizing the exquisite plasticity of the form. Dimensions: Height: 12.7 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Condition: In excellent condition, minimal signs of time. Gilding is in excellent condition, without losses.Historical background: Golden Ruby The technique of creating ruby glass goes back centuries, dating back to the late antique period. However, it was only in the 17th century that the German alchemist Johann Kunkel managed to develop a scientifically sound recipe that made it possible to consistently obtain a rich blood-red shade of glass. In Russia, the first to master the technology of coloring glass mass with gold nanoparticles was the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, thereby laying the foundations for the domestic production of ruby glass. By the beginning of the 19th century, the Imperial Glass Factory had reached the highest level of skill in working with this rare and complex technique. Fine ruby glass items decorated with gilded painting were considered objects of the highest prestige. They adorned the state rooms of imperial residences, becoming the embodiment of impeccable taste, refined style and outstanding artistic value.

Author collage made of colored glass Winter. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage made of colored glass Winter. Anatoly Grishchenko

Painting "Lady with a Fan"

Painting "Lady with a Fan"

Drawing "Scene by the Tram" 1928

Drawing "Scene by the Tram" 1928

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

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

SET OF SIX CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER TEASPOONS IN A PRESENTATION CASE. GRACHEV BROTHERS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

SET OF SIX CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SILVER TEASPOONS IN A PRESENTATION CASE. GRACHEV BROTHERS RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.

French, bronzed metal figure on a marble base. Happy holiday.

Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage Summer, colored glass. Anatoly Grishchenko

Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly

Author collage Spring, colored glass.Grischenko Anatoly

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Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

Rococo showcase. Gallant age.

Necessaire. France 19th century.

Necessaire. France 19th century.

The surroundings of Tukums

The surroundings of Tukums

Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.

Snake Tamer. Sitzendorf.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Silver cognac set in Art Deco Style.

Silver cognac set in Art Deco Style.

Fireplace clock set

Fireplace clock set

Russian icon of the Ascension of the Lord. Moscow school 19th century

Russian icon of the Ascension of the Lord. Moscow school 19th century

Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

Large Russian silver cup. Ekvist Carl Gustav. St. Petersburg, mid-19th century.

Box for jewelry

Box for jewelry

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

Pair of gilded bronze candelabra. 19th century

Pair of gilded bronze candelabra. 19th century

Fisherman`s house

Fisherman`s house

Still life Roses by T. Franz

Still life Roses by T. Franz

Decorative vase

Decorative vase

Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan

Porcelain service. Royal Tuscan

Watercolor Young seller of vegetables on the streets of Rome.

Watercolor Young seller of vegetables on the streets of Rome.