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IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY

IMPRESSIVE CHESS TABLE WITH PRECIOUS ROMAN MOSAIC ON CARVED LEGS. ITALY. 19TH CENTURY

An impressive chess table, crafted in 19th-century Italy, represents an exceptional example of decorative art with a vivid allegory of eternity, embodied both in the chess game and in the eternal city of Rome.The round tabletop, executed in the pietra dura technique (semi-precious stone inlay), is a unique panel combining a chessboard of alternating squares made of jasper, malachite, agate, lapis lazuli, and onyx, framed with micromosaic tondi depicting Roman landmarks: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peters Square, and the Roman Forum.The colorful mosaic of stones is complemented by architectural micromosaic miniatures—true masterpieces of lapidary art.The table stands on four richly carved Neo-Renaissance legs, each adorned with mascarons in the form of classical busts, spiral acanthus elements, and cross-bracing.Marks: none or not specifiedDimensions: Height – 66 cm; Top diameter – 62 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minimal signs of wearOrigin: Italy, 19th century

Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in a silver frame. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in a silver frame. The turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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Four-piece set, Gardner Porcelain Factory.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Janis Kalnmalis. Lilac. 2011.

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

Chinese dish from the Gardner factory.

Crystal vase in silver.

Crystal vase in silver.

Tiffany style stained glass lamp. 20th century.

Tiffany style stained glass lamp. 20th century.

Stained glass lamp in Tiffany style. 20th century.

Stained glass lamp in Tiffany style. 20th century.

Elegant stained glass table lamp in Tiffany style. 20th century.

Elegant stained glass table lamp in Tiffany style. 20th century.

Three Japanese plates with erotic themes.

Three Japanese plates with erotic themes.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.

12.30 ct Colombian emerald ring with 2.15ct pink sapphires in 18k gold.Inspired by Coco Channel collection.Certificate.

Still life autumn flowers. Janis KALNMALIS

Still life autumn flowers. Janis KALNMALIS

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Gold 18K ring with sapphire and diamonds.

Ring in white 18K gold with diamonds. Marbella.

Ring in white 18K gold with diamonds. Marbella.

Pagoda medallion gold chain with meditating Buddha

Pagoda medallion gold chain with meditating Buddha

Gold 18K earrings with diamonds. Piaget Possession. 1991.

Gold 18K earrings with diamonds. Piaget Possession. 1991.

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

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

Bulgari gold pendant with diamonds, in the form of a heart on a rubber strap.

Bulgari gold pendant with diamonds, in the form of a heart on a rubber strap.

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

LADY’S NECESSAIRE IN BLOODSTONE AND GILT BRONZE. FRANCE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

An exquisite mid-18th century French lady’s nécessaire crafted from dark green bloodstone with fine red flecks, mounted in finely chased gilt bronze in the Rococo style of Louis XV. The faceted body is enriched with asymmetrical rocaille decoration, including allegorical motifs of a fox and a goat — symbols of cunning and innocence. The lid opens with a diamond-set push-button of old mine cut, ingeniously integrated into the side panel.Inside the case are six miniature grooming tools: a mother-of-pearl-handled knife, scissors, tweezers, ear pick, bodkin, and a needle. Each piece fits into its custom slot, testifying to the high craftsmanship and refined taste of its original owner.Marks: Not specified (to be confirmed upon inspection).Dimensions: Height approx. 9 cm.Weight: 95 g (with tools).Condition: Excellent, no visible restorations or losses. Locking mechanism fully functional.Provenance: France, mid-18th century. Private collection.

Pedestal, column

Pedestal, column

Painting by V.Gorbunov.

Painting by V.Gorbunov.

Order of Isabella the Catholic. Spain

Order of Isabella the Catholic. Spain

Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil). Spain

Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil). Spain

Oriental style cabinet

Oriental style cabinet

Pair of bedside tables

Pair of bedside tables

Beautifully inlaid bar cabinet

Beautifully inlaid bar cabinet

Antique cast iron coat rack.

Antique cast iron coat rack.

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