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A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug.

A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug.

A porcelain plaque of the 19th century Girl with a jug. The romantic tondo of a girl carrying a jug depicts a young Italian woman deftly, in an S-shaped movement of her hands, holding a jug and an apron. Her purple dress is mesmerizing against a dark background and emphasizes her bright and independent character. Unframed size: 28x18 cm.

Decorative vase

Decorative vase

Figurine Butterfly

Figurine Butterfly

Sitzendorf Porcelain. Porcelain figurine of the Flower Girl. 20th century.

Sitzendorf Porcelain. Porcelain figurine of the Flower Girl. 20th century.

Gravy boat and its silver tray Minerva M.Goldsmith: VEYRAT

Gravy boat and its silver tray Minerva M.Goldsmith: VEYRAT

Service à liqueur métal doré et opaline bleue porté par un chameau.

Service à liqueur métal doré et opaline bleue porté par un chameau.

Jug.

Small vase from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Small vase from the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

An illustrated atlas of the French colonies, 1929.

An illustrated atlas of the French colonies, 1929.

Clip-on earrings with sapphires. Türler, Switzerland

Clip-on earrings with sapphires. Türler, Switzerland

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

Objects crafted from the shell of the giant Tridacna clam, also known as the fossilized giant clam, held great value among numerous Melanesian peoples. The artistry of working with fossilised Tridacna reached its zenith in the Solomon Islands, particularly evident in the creation of intricate and prestigious objects like the barava – perforated plates originating from the western Solomon Islands.While some barava designs feature geometric patterns, many incorporate stylised human figures intertwined with shapes reminiscent of faces, characterised by spiral eyes and smiling mouths adorned with tiny teeth. Traditionally, barava were closely linked with burial sites, often used to embellish structures housing the skulls of esteemed individuals or enemies, or placed atop graves. In the past, certain barava even played a role in vovoso, potent charms worn aboard war canoes during headhunting expeditions, safeguarding the crew and ensuring successful endeavours.The Didier Zanette Collection offers insight into these remarkable artefacts. Additionally, a selection of other 19th-century objects crafted from giant clam shells remains available.For further exploration of this fascinating subject, refer to the book:Tridacna Gigas: Objects of Prestige in Melanesiaby Éric Lancrenon and Didier ZanetteISBN: 9782915654929Publisher: Au vent des îlesPublication Date: November 16, 2011Series: Pacific CulturePages: 277Dimensions: 29.5 x 23.5 x 2.9 cm

Earrings

An elegant George III giltwood and carton-pierre oval pier glass, late 18th Century

An elegant George III giltwood and carton-pierre oval pier glass, late 18th Century

École du XIXe siècle, paire de natures mortes

École du XIXe siècle, paire de natures mortes

Antonin Carlès (1851-1919) “Youth” Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Antonin Carlès (1851-1919) “Youth” Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Gold ring with diamonds.

Gold ring with diamonds.

Silver salt shaker-throne of champlevé enamel by Andrei BRAGIN. St. Petersburg, late 19th century.

Silver salt shaker-throne of champlevé enamel by Andrei BRAGIN. St. Petersburg, late 19th century.

Original chrome-plated steel easel on wheels.

Original chrome-plated steel easel on wheels.

Baccarat Cut Crystal Centerpiece Mounted on Chiseled Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Baccarat Cut Crystal Centerpiece Mounted on Chiseled Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Hand-cut Baccarat crystal centerpiece mounted on chiseled gilt bronze serving as a bowl or fruit stand. This majestic piece features a large Baccarat crystal bowl topped with a long cornet vase (43 cm) which makes it spectacular.The base rests on four claw feet and consists of a domed half-sphere in cut crystal intersected by the foot of the bowl. This section is equally ornate as it consists of a very finely chiseled bronze structure supporting the rim of the basin, from which two large, scalloped handles adorned with interlacing foliage and a pendant representing a laurel crown extend.The chiseling and gilding of the bronze are particularly elegant in this piece. In the 19th century, such pieces were usually found on the beautiful tables of European aristocracy, serving as a ceremonial bowl or fruit stand. This opulent and refined centerpiece is an object that will stand out in your interior or at a reception.Height: 69 cmDiameter: 43 cmBase: 14 x 14 cmHeight of the cornet vase: 44 cm

Peasant Troikas in Winter. Franz Alekseevich Roubaud, 1856 Odessa - 1928 Munich

Peasant Troikas in Winter. Franz Alekseevich Roubaud, 1856 Odessa - 1928 Munich

NICHOLLS & PLINCKE. A small silver salt shaker-throne. Petersburg. 1875

NICHOLLS & PLINCKE. A small silver salt shaker-throne. Petersburg. 1875

Picture frame

Figure - English mastiff dog, bronze on a stone stand. 19th century.

Figure - English mastiff dog, bronze on a stone stand. 19th century.

Frame with gilded brass decor

Frame with gilded brass decor

Painting Rhino Gocha

Painting Rhino Gocha

Decorative Plate Cerbitzua

Decorative Plate Cerbitzua

Large Russian crystal ladle with silver Bogatyrskaya outpost.

Large Russian crystal ladle with silver Bogatyrskaya outpost.

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Porcelain figure Boy with a goat. Meissen

Porcelain figure Boy with a goat. Meissen

EMIL BAYES (EMILE BAES). 1889-1953. Nude on a canape.

EMIL BAYES (EMILE BAES). 1889-1953. Nude on a canape.

Still life autumn flowers. Janis KALNMALIS

Still life autumn flowers. Janis KALNMALIS

The image of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Mid-third quarter of the 19th century.

The image of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Mid-third quarter of the 19th century.

Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.

Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.

Large table lamp made of rhodonite and silver. Nemirov-Kolodkin. Moscow. 1890

Large table lamp made of rhodonite and silver. Nemirov-Kolodkin. Moscow. 1890

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Rococo style table

Rococo style table

Icon of St. Alexandra. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Icon of St. Alexandra. The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Porcelain figurine of Putti playing with a dog. Germany.

Porcelain figurine of Putti playing with a dog. Germany.

Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century

Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century

Large fruit bowl in crystal and bronze in the style of Napoleon III. 19th century

Large fruit bowl in crystal and bronze in the style of Napoleon III. 19th century

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A.Zardinsh. "Buffet". Scene in the interior. 1954-1963

A.Zardinsh. "Buffet". Scene in the interior. 1954-1963

Magnificent vase with golden relief. Meissen. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Magnificent vase with golden relief. Meissen. Turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Silver figure, hare-bell 84 assay value. Faberge. Y. Rappoport. At the turn of 1900.

Silver figure, hare-bell 84 assay value. Faberge. Y. Rappoport. At the turn of 1900.

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Mythological scene The Judgement of Paris

Mythological scene The Judgement of Paris

Louis XIV miniature.

Louis XIV miniature.

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Silver glass for Kiddush. Kyiv 1908-1809

Silver glass for Kiddush. Kyiv 1908-1809

Painting Nude girl, K.Somov, 1897

Painting Nude girl, K.Somov, 1897

Russian silver necklace of cloisonne enamel.

Russian silver necklace of cloisonne enamel.

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