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PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

PAIR OF SCULPTURES “MOORISH PORTERS” FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY

An elegant pair of life-size figures executed in polychrome painted wood, representing a striking example of French decorative salon sculpture of the 19th century. The sculptures depict two Moors dressed in richly interpreted Oriental attire, with carefully rendered details of fabrics, headdresses and accessories.The figures are conceived in dynamic poses: one holds a tall staff topped with a spherical finial, while the other raises a chain with a pendant, lending the composition a ceremonial and stately character. The contrast between the dark polished surface and the vibrant polychromy of the garments enhances the decorative effect and emphasizes the theatrical quality of the imagery. Gilded accents on the footwear, belts and draperies create an impression of opulence consistent with the taste of the Historicism period.Such sculptures served as impressive interior accents in grand salons and entrance halls of mansions. In addition to their representational function, these figures were often used as incense burners or holders for accessories, acting as a decorative substitute for servants within the interior setting. The bases are formed as multi-faceted pedestals imitating marble, enriched with gilded moulded bands.Dimensions: Height approx. 150 cm; width approx. 100 cm each.Condition: Good. Polychromy and gilding with natural age-related wear. Minor traces of time on the bases. Structurally stable, without visible losses.Provenance: Private collection.

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Stone-cutting miniature Jade rhinoceros in the style of products from the Faberge firm

Chamotte sculpture `Fighters`

Chamotte sculpture `Fighters`

Chryselephantine figurine. Bronze and ivory. Salammbô, circa 1920

Chryselephantine figurine. Bronze and ivory. Salammbô, circa 1920

Bronze figure of a Woman with a Hoop, 1920. Georges MORIN (1874-1950)

Bronze figure of a Woman with a Hoop, 1920. Georges MORIN (1874-1950)

Wooden figure Below the willow

Wooden figure Below the willow

SCULPTURAL GROUP “THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN” AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA (1529-1608) ITALY, 20TH CENTURY

SCULPTURAL GROUP “THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN” AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA (1529-1608) ITALY, 20TH CENTURY

Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.

Bronze figure representing Kinjiro Ninomiya Sontoku, Japan, early-20th century, signed.

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

A Young Boy with Hat – Brass Figure, Early 20th Century.

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922, Italy) – Bronze Figure of a Young Fisherman

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

PAUL CHEVRE. BOY SEPARATING FIGHTING COCKS FRANCE / CANADA, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A monumental author’s bronze sculpture executed by Paul Chevré, an eminent French-Canadian master of the academic school at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The composition depicts a nude youth in a moment of intense movement, striving to separate two fighting cocks engaged in a furious struggle.The figure of the boy is conceived in an antiquizing manner. The modelling of the torso reveals precise anatomical structure and a refined treatment of surface. The contrapposto enhances the sensation of a fleeting gesture captured in bronze. The diagonal formed by the outstretched wings and extended necks of the cocks cuts across the line of the body and the drapery around the hips, creating a powerful dramatic rhythm within the composition.The contrast between the smooth surface of the youthful body and the textured rendering of the feathers produces an expressive interplay of light across the noble dark patina. The base is treated in a naturalistic manner and reinforces the dynamic tension of the sculptural group. The work demonstrates the maturity of the artist’s language and corresponds to the aesthetic ideals of the Belle Époque.Marks: Signed “Paul Chevré” on the base; foundry mark.Dimensions: Height 75 centimetres; width 52 centimetres.Condition: Good. Even dark patina. Minor surface wear consistent with age.Provenance: Private European collection.

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Emile Laporte (1858-1907) & Siot Paris Bronze Figure of a Boy with Cross

Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century

Brass ashtray Water sleigh. Late 19th century

Horse head on a pedestal.

Horse head on a pedestal.

Bust of a Boy in a Tunic. Konstantin Ignatievich Ronchevsky

Bust of a Boy in a Tunic. Konstantin Ignatievich Ronchevsky

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Carved figurine of an elephant in Faberge style. 20th century

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Figure of the Walking Buddha. 19th century

Russian paperweight Bear.

Russian paperweight Bear.

MARBLE SCULPTURE “THE BATHING VENUS” EUROPE, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

MARBLE SCULPTURE “THE BATHING VENUS” EUROPE, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A monumental marble sculpture depicting the goddess Venus in a moment of intimate contemplation at a sacred spring. The nude figure is shown in the canonical crouching pose: one arm resting upon the bent knee, the other gracefully extended to the side, creating a refined cross-rhythm of movement. The turn of the head and the gentle inclination of the torso form a subtle interplay of volumes, emphasizing the introspective and poetic character of the image.The iconography derives from the celebrated Antique prototype of the “Bathing Venus,” known through Roman marble copies of the 2nd century BC. The 19th-century sculptor interprets the ancient canon in a refined Academic manner, paying particular attention to idealized anatomy, smooth modeling, and the delicate treatment of the marble surface. The white marble, enriched by a soft natural patina, enhances the sense of purity and timeless harmony.The figure stands upon a strict octagonal base decorated with a pearl frieze, underscoring the Neoclassical character of the work. The near life-size scale grants the sculpture a museum presence and architectural dignity.Hallmarks: None observed.Dimensions: Height 89 cm; Width 50 cm; Depth 49 cm.Weight: 120 kg.Condition: Good. Minor surface wear consistent with age and a light natural patina. No visible restorations.Provenance: Private European collection.

Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.

Panel with a cast-iron bas-relief of Emperor Alexander II.

Miniature stone cutting "Hockey players"

Miniature stone cutting "Hockey players"

Franz Bergman. Decorative dish for small items made of marble, with a bronze figure of an elephant.

Franz Bergman. Decorative dish for small items made of marble, with a bronze figure of an elephant.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Painted Viennese bronze Tiger.

Circus Dog

Vienna bronze miniature Lion, Bergman factories.

Vienna bronze miniature Lion, Bergman factories.

Bronze figure Russian dancer. Paul PHILIPPE 1920

Bronze figure Russian dancer. Paul PHILIPPE 1920

Stone-cut miniature Behemoth, Faberge style.

Stone-cut miniature Behemoth, Faberge style.

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V.A.Polyakov "Crimea. Rocky shore .

Crystal decanter with a silver neck.

Crystal decanter with a silver neck.

Silver serving set. 19-20th centuries. Germany.

Silver serving set. 19-20th centuries. Germany.

Silver card holder

Silver card holder

GOLD-MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH JASPER BODY EUROPE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

GOLD-MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS WITH JASPER BODY EUROPE, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Small Japanese vase Satsuma

Small Japanese vase Satsuma

Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.

Silver, gilded, with painted enamels samovar.

Boudoir table Art Nouveau, inlaid wood. Louis MAJORELLE (1859-1926).

Boudoir table Art Nouveau, inlaid wood. Louis MAJORELLE (1859-1926).