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

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

A large-scale work by Fernand Albert Renault that reveals the key artistic principles of the master during his mature period. The painting demonstrates the characteristic synthesis in Renault’s oeuvre of classical compositional structure and a free, vigorous painterly manner shaped by the influence of Fauvism and the Paris School of the interwar years.At the center of the composition lies a nude couple placed within a natural coastal landscape. Renault constructs the scene according to a balanced diagonal rhythm: the luminous female figure, rendered in broad, vibrating strokes of ochre and rose tones, forms the principal plastic accent of the foreground. The male figure, treated in denser, more saturated brown and olive hues, establishes a tonal contrast and intensifies the dramatic interplay of light and shadow.For Renault, color functions as an independent expressive force. In this composition, the scarlet, emerald, and lemon accents of the draped fabrics do not merely describe objects, but rather create the emotional atmosphere of the painting. The foliage and openings of sky are resolved in free patches of pigment that evoke moving air and the pulsation of sunlight.The background scene, depicting figures subduing horses, carries particular significance. This motif recurs in Renault’s work as a symbol of vital energy and masculine initiative. Within the context of this painting, it enters into a meaningful dialogue with the intimate foreground scene, reinforcing the themes of attraction, strength, and inner impulse.Unlike academic treatments of the nude, Renault avoids cold idealization. His figures exist within the realm of color and light rather than anatomical display. Corporality is conveyed through the plastic mass of the brushstroke, where color replaces line. This characteristic allows the work to be situated within French Neotraditionalism of the 1930s, which sought to preserve figuration while rejecting excessive academic rigidity.The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner.Dimensions: Canvas 99 x 132 centimeters. Frame 128 x 163 centimeters.Material: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. The paint layer is stable and without significant losses. The frame shows natural signs of age.Provenance: Private collection.

Small candlestick from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Small candlestick from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

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Maximilian Maxolli. Still life with peonies.

Maximilian Maxolli. Still life with peonies.

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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

Russian, silver cloisonné enamel mug in neo-Russian style. 20th century.

Russian, silver cloisonné enamel mug in neo-Russian style. 20th century.

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Porcelain figurine allegory Spring. Meissen.

Porcelain figurine allegory Spring. Meissen.

GOLD COIN OF 7.5 RUBLES, 1897, WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS II

GOLD COIN OF 7.5 RUBLES, 1897, WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS II

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Porcelain plaque. Portrait of the equestrian monarch Peter the Great. 19th century.

Porcelain plaque. Portrait of the equestrian monarch Peter the Great. 19th century.

Boy with flowers. Meissen.

Boy with flowers. Meissen.

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A 15-candle chandelier in the Louis XVI style. Sevres.

A 15-candle chandelier in the Louis XVI style. Sevres.

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Russian silver snuffbox with gold decor. Mid 19th century.

Silver snuffbox with applied gold, Baroque style. Personalized image of luxury and nobility. Observes baroque proportions, canons and forms. Fits perfectly into the anatomy of the hand. The mysterious shimmer of silver pleasantly sets off the festive and sublime sparkle of golden curls and shoots that adorned the snuffbox from all sides. St. Petersburg 185? 84 standard silver, gilding. Assay master Branderburg Eduard Fedorovich 1850-1866 Author`s initials: SE. Ernst Karl. (Ernst Car). Known as a goldsmith since 1800. He had a workshop in 1849. There are works of the 1850s. Weight: 129 gr.

Wooden frame in Louis XV style.

Wooden frame in Louis XV style.

Porcelain figure Boy with a goat. Meissen

Porcelain figure Boy with a goat. Meissen

Gilded wood frame.

Gilded wood frame.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

Pair of Japanese Satsuma floor vases.

An original crystal dish on silver legs. Latvian version of Art Deco from the 1930s.

An original crystal dish on silver legs. Latvian version of Art Deco from the 1930s.

Crystal jug with silver. Early 20th century.

Crystal jug with silver. Early 20th century.

Picture frame

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

THREE BOULLE STYLE PEDESTALS WITH MARQUETRY DECORATION FRANCE, 20TH CENTURY

THREE BOULLE STYLE PEDESTALS WITH MARQUETRY DECORATION FRANCE, 20TH CENTURY

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SILVER CIGARETTE CASE WITH ENAMEL DECOR OF PEONIES AND A BIRD JAPAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVER CIGARETTE CASE WITH ENAMEL DECOR OF PEONIES AND A BIRD JAPAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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SILVER CIGARETTE CASE WITH ENAMEL DECORATION OF HARES BENEATH A BLOSSOMING CHERRY BRANCH JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1890-1910

SILVER CIGARETTE CASE WITH ENAMEL DECORATION OF HARES BENEATH A BLOSSOMING CHERRY BRANCH JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1890-1910

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LARGE SALON VASE WITH FLORAL BOUQUETS. ERNST AUGUST LEUTERITZ GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

LARGE SALON VASE WITH FLORAL BOUQUETS. ERNST AUGUST LEUTERITZ GERMANY, MEISSEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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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

Ceramic cache-pot. Eduard STELLMACHER. 1905

Ceramic cache-pot. Eduard STELLMACHER. 1905

Still life Bouquet of flowers.

Still life Bouquet of flowers.

"Le Petit Journal 1906"

"Le Petit Journal 1906"

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Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Night at the Daugava

Night at the Daugava

Ceramic cache-pot. Eduard STELLMACHER. 1905

Ceramic cache-pot. Eduard STELLMACHER. 1905

SILVER MATCH SAFE WITH THE IMAGE OF A LESHY IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

SILVER MATCH SAFE WITH THE IMAGE OF A LESHY IN THE STYLE OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU RUSSIA, CIRCA 1900

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Writing set "Scotch-terrier"

Writing set "Scotch-terrier"

Baroque armchair 18th century

Baroque armchair 18th century

Panel Africa in Art Deco style

Panel Africa in Art Deco style

Three large picture - photo frames

Three large picture - photo frames

Wooden console with carved cupids.

Wooden console with carved cupids.

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Walking cane with a silver handle.

Porcelain column. Gustavsberg

Porcelain column. Gustavsberg

Kuznetsov porcelain casket with gilding

Kuznetsov porcelain casket with gilding

Earrings with opals and diamonds.

Earrings with opals and diamonds.

Louis XIV miniature.

Louis XIV miniature.

Near the mirror

Near the mirror

Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.

Sleek wallet with mother-of-pearl lids and hidden compartment.

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Drawing from the series Proletariat

Drawing from the series Proletariat

Porcelain plate

Porcelain plate