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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

The painting Boy with a Flute, dated 1841 and signed “Neff. 1841,” is a characteristic example of the early period of Carl Timoleon von Neff — an eminent representative of the academic school of mid-19th-century painting, whose artistic activity bridged the traditions of St. Petersburg, Dresden, and Paris. In this work, the artist embodies a quintessential Romantic image of a young shepherd, symbolizing simplicity and the inner purity of human nature in harmony with the natural world.The composition is built on a delicate balance between figure and landscape. The luminous distance creates an impression of airy perspective, while soft lighting reveals the velvety surface and warm palette typical of the Baltic-German school of painting. The emotional expression in the boy’s gaze, the gentle modelling of the face, and the meticulous treatment of the attire demonstrate Neff’s mature craftsmanship, shaped under the influence of Western European classicism and the sentimental realism of the Biedermeier period.A graduate of the Dresden Academy and a pupil of Paul Delaroche in Paris, Carl Timoleon von Neff became one of the leading portrait and religious painters of Imperial Russia. His works adorned the interiors of St Isaac’s Cathedral and the palaces of the Imperial family. Yet early genre scenes such as this are extremely rare, reflecting Neff’s personal interest in the human figure outside the ceremonial context — in the poetics of everyday life and the idealized image of childhood.Boy with a Flute occupies a special place in Neff’s oeuvre as a transitional work between his academic formation and the emergence of his distinctive artistic language — marked by refined drawing and transparent coloration. Comparable compositions and figure types are found in Russian and German museum collections, including the State Hermitage, the Art Museum of Estonia, and former Königsberg collections.Hallmarks: Artist’s signature in red paint at lower left: “Neff. 1841.”Dimensions: 90 × 78 cm.Material: Oil on canvas.Condition: Good. Canvas relined and reinforced on stretcher; minor signs of age. Paint surface stable, dense, without losses, with natural patina.Provenance: Private collection.Expertise: Expert opinion by the Art Museum of Estonia (Eesti Kunstimuuseum, 30.11.2016, Sirje Helme, Mai Levin, Alar Nurkse) confirms the attribution and authorship of Carl Timoleon von Neff.

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Ulla Martinmaki, Nude Painting, Mixed Media, 21st Century Finland

Ulla Martinmaki, Nude Painting, Mixed Media, 21st Century Finland

Elen Alien |Nocturnal Animal, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Elen Alien |Nocturnal Animal, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Beautiful Art Deco sideboard

Beautiful Art Deco sideboard

Biedermeier style mahogany linen cabinet

Biedermeier style mahogany linen cabinet

Elen Alien |In the Moonlight, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Elen Alien |In the Moonlight, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Hallway coat rack

Hallway coat rack

Danish design vintage desk

Danish design vintage desk

Pair of bedside tables

Pair of bedside tables

Large chest of drawers

Large chest of drawers

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold ring 18k, with sapphire and diamonds. Oval sapphire: 3 carats. H12(11). 30 diamonds 0.80 ct. GH-SI. Ring size:18. Weight: 14.13 gr.

Elen Alien |One Step Towards, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Elen Alien |One Step Towards, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Portrait of a Woman

Painting Portrait of a Woman

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Fish market

Sketch for a propaganda poster from the 1920s. Tamara Kofengauz.

Sketch for a propaganda poster from the 1920s. Tamara Kofengauz.

Cocktail gold ring 18K, Pomellato Tango Smoky Quartz Diamond.

Cocktail gold ring 18K, Pomellato Tango Smoky Quartz Diamond.

Cocktail gold ring 18K, Pomellato Tango Smoky Quartz Diamond. С800052219. Diamonds and quartz. Product dimensions: 3x 2x 2.7 cm. Weight: 19 gr. Ring size: 17. In original Chinese lacquer box.

Elen Alien |One Touch, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Elen Alien |One Touch, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Elen Alien | Don’t Touch, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Elen Alien | Don’t Touch, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Kim Diaz Holm | Tove, Watercolor, 21st Century Norway

Kim Diaz Holm | Tove, Watercolor, 21st Century Norway

Painting Vazata by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Vazata by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Urkabe by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Urkabe by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Hezea by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Hezea by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media

Painting Heka by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media.

Painting Heka by David Lurkin, 21st Century, Mixed Media.

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SILVER TABLE SERVICE BY G. KLINGERT RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1908–1917

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