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A Russian bronze composition “Behind the well”. Author V. Grachev. Foundry mark of the K.F. Woerfel. Petersburg, 1880s. Dimensions: 16 x 24 x 15 cm.

Starting price: 3000€
Estimate: 3500-5000€

A Russian commemorative silver-gilt and guilloche enamel match holder with a St. George miniature medal. Makers mark of a leading Faberge workmaster Henrik Wigstrom. Petersburg, 1908-1917. Dimensions: 6.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm. Weight: 75.7 g.

Starting price: 3000€
Estimate: 3500-4000€

Art Deco style Gold 56 earrings with sapphires and diamonds. Weight: 10.8 g. Height: 40.5 mm.

Starting price: 1200€
Estimate: 1300-1500€

Henryk Kossowski II (1855–1921)
Vercingetorix Triumphant Against the Romans
France (or Poland–France), late 19th century
Patinated bronze, signed on the base
Height: 79.5 cm

This powerful bronze by Henryk Kossowski II depicts Vercingetorix, the Gallic chieftain celebrated for his defiant stand against Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars (52 BCE). Captured in a moment of victorious exaltation, the figure raises his sword to the sky, his shield and discarded Roman helmet at his feet symbolizing courage, rebellion, and national pride.

Kossowski renders the warrior’s anatomy with exceptional vitality, combining Romantic expressiveness with the academic precision characteristic of late 19th-century sculpture. The dynamic upward gesture and intense facial expression evoke the ideals of liberty and sacrifice, themes deeply resonant in the national art of occupied Poland and in French historical imagination alike.

Born in Poland, Henryk Kossowski II worked extensively in Paris, where he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1877. His oeuvre includes religious, allegorical, and historical subjects, often blending dramatic movement with refined naturalism.

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2500-3000€
Hammer Price: Not sold

A Russian commemorative cast silver ashtray “Squadron Battleship Nikolay I”. Russian battleship Emperor Nikolay I or “IKI” was a flagship of the 3rd Pacific Squadron during famous Tsusima battle. Marked Morozov in cyrillic with Imperial Warrant. Makers mark of Eduard Kourtman. Petersburg, 1899-1908. Dimensions: 8.4 x 12 x 1 cm. 175.2 cm.

Starting price: 3000€
Estimate: 3500-5000€

A Russian cut-crystal and silver-gilt carafe in neoclassical style. Makers mark of A. Lubavin. Petersburg, 1899-1908. Height: 26 cm.

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2000-3000€

Juan Clara Ayats. Girl in a High Chair
Spain, first half of the 20th century.
Bronze, cast, chased and patinated. Height: 22 cm.
Signed Juan Clara and numbered on the reverse of the chair.
A finely observed cabinet bronze of striking anecdotal charm, this sculpture captures a small child at the instant when passive repose turns into restless movement.
The sculptor treats the figure with notable sensitivity: the tousled hair, rounded cheeks, soft limbs, and loose folds of the dress are rendered with a vivid naturalism that stops short of sentimentality.
This work accords closely with the established oeuvre of Juan Clara Ayats, a Spanish sculptor generally listed as active between 1875 and 1958 and particularly associated with patinated bronze figures of children. Born in Villafranca del Panadés, Clara’s artistic journey began at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia. He later moved to Paris, where he flourished as an artist, gaining recognition for his innovative and emotive sculptures. Clara’s works often explored human emotions and the female form, showcasing a blend of classical and modern influences. His notable pieces include “La Bacante” and “Eve,” reflecting a mastery of expressive details and refined craftsmanship. Juan Clara’s legacy endures through his impact on Spanish sculpture, leaving a lasting

Starting price: 250€
Estimate: 400-500€
Hammer Price: Not sold

A Russian bronze candlesticks “Ice Cream vendor” and “Fish seller”. Author E. Lanceray. Russia, the end of the 19th century. Height: 19.5 and 18.5 cm.

Starting price: 1500€
Estimate: 2000-3000€