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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.
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SILVER-GILT SUGAR BASKET. MATVEY NIKIFOROV. MOSCOW, 1875
SILVER-GILT SUGAR BASKET. MATVEY NIKIFOROV. MOSCOW, 1875
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A PAIR OF EPAULETTES WITH THE CIPHER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
A PAIR OF EPAULETTES WITH THE CIPHER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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BRONZE FIGURINE OF A POLICEMAN, PAINTED WITH COLD ENAMELS AFTER A FABERGÉ MODEL RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1911
BRONZE FIGURINE OF A POLICEMAN, PAINTED WITH COLD ENAMELS AFTER A FABERGÉ MODEL RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG, 1911
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PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY’S COSSACK GUARDS RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, 1912
PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY’S COSSACK GUARDS RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG, 1912
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GIUSEPPE MAZZOLINI (1806–1876). VIRGINIA. ITALY, ROME, 1874
GIUSEPPE MAZZOLINI (1806–1876). VIRGINIA. ITALY, ROME, 1874
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WINE EWER IN NEO-RENAISSANCE STYLE GERMANY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
WINE EWER IN NEO-RENAISSANCE STYLE GERMANY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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LIQUEUR SET WITH PIERCED STERLING SILVER OVERLAY JAPAN, MID–20TH CENTURY
LIQUEUR SET WITH PIERCED STERLING SILVER OVERLAY JAPAN, MID–20TH CENTURY
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GLASS AND SILVER ROOSTER-FORM JUG. HANAU, J.D. SCHLEISSNER SÖHNE. LATE 19TH CENTURY
GLASS AND SILVER ROOSTER-FORM JUG. HANAU, J.D. SCHLEISSNER SÖHNE. LATE 19TH CENTURY
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KNIGHTS MAXIMILIAN I AND FERDINAND II ON HORSEBACK. HANAU, CIRCA 1910
KNIGHTS MAXIMILIAN I AND FERDINAND II ON HORSEBACK. HANAU, CIRCA 1910
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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.
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SILVER FIGURE OF A CLOWN. VITTORIO ANCINI ITALY, AREZZO, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
SILVER FIGURE OF A CLOWN. VITTORIO ANCINI ITALY, AREZZO, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
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SILVER FIGURE OF A CLOWN. VITTORIO ANCINI ITALY, AREZZO, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
SILVER FIGURE OF A CLOWN. VITTORIO ANCINI ITALY, AREZZO, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
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PAIR OF SILVER ART NOUVEAU VASES, TIFFANY & CO., USA, 20TH CENTURY
PAIR OF SILVER ART NOUVEAU VASES, TIFFANY & CO., USA, 20TH CENTURY
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SILVER JUG HENRY WILKINSON & CO. ENGLAND, SHEFFIELD, 1852
SILVER JUG HENRY WILKINSON & CO. ENGLAND, SHEFFIELD, 1852
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COVERED NEOCLASSICAL CUP. ROBERT GARRARD II & EDWARD BURROWS. ENGLAND, FIRST THIRD OF THE 19TH CENTURY
COVERED NEOCLASSICAL CUP. ROBERT GARRARD II & EDWARD BURROWS. ENGLAND, FIRST THIRD OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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Silver figurine Monkey. Mario Buccellati. Italy 20th century.
Silver figurine Monkey. Mario Buccellati. Italy 20th century.
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Silver cigar box with a boar-baiting scene. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
Silver cigar box with a boar-baiting scene. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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GOLD REPEATER POCKET WATCH BY LOUIS ARMAND SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900
GOLD REPEATER POCKET WATCH BY LOUIS ARMAND SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1900
A rare museum-quality gold pocket watch with quarter repeater, chronograph and full calendar complication, executed by the Swiss watchmaker Louis Armand circa 1900. The model was produced specifically for the Russian market, as evidenced by the calendar indications in the Russian language, the use of the Russian hallmarking system, and the original fitted case bearing the mark of a St Petersburg retailer.The watch case and original chain are crafted in gold of 56 zolotniks according to the Russian assay system, corresponding to 14K gold. The movement incorporates a quarter repeater, chronograph, calendar with date, day of the week and month indications, as well as a moon phase display. Such a combination of complications is characteristic of bespoke high-grade watches intended for an affluent clientele at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.The dial is designed in the classical tradition of the Swiss watchmaking school, with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials and a harmoniously balanced layout of indications. Of particular note is the calendar in Russian, confirming the watch’s intended destination within the Russian Empire. The inner case back is engraved with medals from the International Exhibition of 1895, attesting to the prestige of the maker and the recognised quality of his production. The individual watch number “1845” is engraved on the case. The inscription “Locle” indicates manufacture in Le Locle, one of the principal centres of Swiss horological production.The watch is preserved in its original fitted case bearing the mark of the St Petersburg retailer Pyotr Arkadyevich Chuksanov, whose shop was located in the Gostiny Dvor along the Zerkalnaya Line. The survival of the original case and chain significantly enhances the historical, collectible and museum value of this ensemble.Hallmarks: Russian assay mark for gold of 56 zolotniks; “14K” designation; “Locle” mark; individual number “1845”; engraved medals from the International Exhibition of 1895 on the inner case back; retailer’s mark “P.A. Chuksanov, St Petersburg” inside the original case.Dimensions: Diameter 58.7 mm; height 1.84 mm. Chain length 30 cm.Weight: Watch 144 g. Chain 27.8 g.Condition: Good. The case and chain show an even, attractive patina, without deformation. The covers close tightly. The dial is well preserved, with no significant losses to enamel or printing. The movement is in working condition.Provenance: Private collection.
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SILVER TEA SET JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
SILVER TEA SET JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
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SILVER VASE IN JAPANESE STYLE, TIFFANY & CO., USA, 1928
SILVER VASE IN JAPANESE STYLE, TIFFANY & CO., USA, 1928
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TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE MEISSEN FOR SIX PERSONS GERMANY, 20TH CENTURY
TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE MEISSEN FOR SIX PERSONS GERMANY, 20TH CENTURY
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CHINESE EXPORT GILT SILVER TEA SERVICE WITH ENAMELS AND CABOCHONS CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
CHINESE EXPORT GILT SILVER TEA SERVICE WITH ENAMELS AND CABOCHONS CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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SILVER BEER TANKARD WITH ATLAS AND CARVED IVORY RELIGIOUS SCENES LÜBECK, FREE IMPERIAL CITY, 17TH CENTURY
SILVER BEER TANKARD WITH ATLAS AND CARVED IVORY RELIGIOUS SCENES LÜBECK, FREE IMPERIAL CITY, 17TH CENTURY
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SILVER LIGHTHOUSE-FORM LIGHTER, SHORT & MASON, BIRMINGHAM, 1931
SILVER LIGHTHOUSE-FORM LIGHTER, SHORT & MASON, BIRMINGHAM, 1931
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NUDE. WILLIAM ETTY (1787 - 1849) ENGLAND, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
NUDE. WILLIAM ETTY (1787 - 1849) ENGLAND, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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GILT-BRONZE CHANDELIER IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
GILT-BRONZE CHANDELIER IN THE NAPOLEON III STYLE FRANCE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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