34. PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · PART II
Auction begins: 03 May 2026 10:00
Estimate: 4000-5000 EUR
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PUSS IN BOOTS. SILVER FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD, GÜNTHER GRANGESSEL GERMANY, HANAU, 1883

An imposing and ironic silver full-length figure of the fairy-tale character Puss in Boots, executed in 1883 by the master goldsmith Günther Grangessel, in the characteristic Hanau manner of high-quality sculptural silverwork. The cat is depicted as a court majordomo, greeting guests in a courteous half-bow. The movable head enhances the sense of animation and underscores the high level of craftsmanship.

The figure holds a staff as a symbol of authority and control, while the gesture of the other paw accentuates the elegant frock coat, lavishly adorned with coloured inserts imitating buttons and decorative elements on the cuffs, lapels, bows and tails. The contrast between the finely modelled fur and the smooth surfaces of the costume creates a striking play of materials. The ironic undertone is reinforced by details in the form of defeated rodents at the base, undermining the character’s ostentatious importance. The expression of the muzzle, with a slight astigmatic gaze and emphasised symmetry of the ears, lends the figure a grotesque, almost caricatural solemnity.

Marks: Maker’s mark of Günther Grangessel (Günther Grangessel), Hanau, active in the 1880s – a blooming rosebud, dated 1883; other marks not identified.

Dimensions: Height: 47 cm; Width: 30 cm; Depth: 15 cm.

Weight: 2137 g.

Condition: Good. Natural age-related patina. Minor traces of use consistent with age. Structural elements intact, movable head functioning correctly. No deformations or losses.

Provenance: Private European collection.

Condition: Good
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Silver
Product sizes: Height - 47cm, Width - 30cm, Depth - 15cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Gifts: Gifts for a gentleman, Gifts for a lady
Style: Eclecticism
Country: Austria
Period: 19th century
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