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A Russian oil on canvas painting, “Autumn Landscape”, attributed to Pavel Zigus. Early 20th century.
Dimensions: 110 x 57 cm (framed), 90 x 35 cm (without frame).

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2500-3000€

A copy of Rembrandt’s ‘Portrait of a Polish Nobleman.’ Signed in Cyrillic: Ekaterina Ridievsakya, 1849.
Dimensions (without frame): 46 x 38 cm.

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2500-3000€

A 20th c. Yemeni jambiya Arabic Islamic dagger

A classical example of large size Yemeni jambiya. Losses of the metal mounts on scabbard.

Dimensions:
Total length: 54 cm.
Blade length: 37.9 cm.
Blade wide: 6 cm.

Starting price: 100€
Estimate: 150-250€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

“The Holy Family”, Italy. Painting on cardboard. 18th century. Dimensions with frame: 37 x 42 cm. Without frame: 25 x 29.7 cm. Italy, 18th century.

Starting price: 650€
Estimate: 800-1000€

Joann Voldemar Saarniit (1909-1984) “On the Heights”, 1969. Framed. Oil on masonite. Signed: down right. Joann Voldemar Saarniit (1909–1984) was an Estonian artist known for his painting and graphic art. He studied at the Pallas Art School in Tartu. Saarniit’s work, which included landscapes and portraits, blended realism and modernism. He was actively involved in the Estonian art scene and exhibited widely. Saarniit continued to contribute to art until his death in 1984, and his work is still appreciated in Estonian art collections. Artwork has an certificate of authenticity. Dimensions: 50.5 x 76.2 cm.

Starting price: 900€
Estimate: 1000-1200€

“Jüri Kask “”Abstract”” (1993)
Drawing. Signed and dated.
Sheet dimensions: 20.3 x 27.2 cm
1 piece”

Starting price: 75€
Estimate: 100-150€

Abel Lee “Beret” (1950)
Graphics. Signed and dated. In the lower left corner of the sheet: Lee 49. Abel Lee (1918–2010) was an Estonian artist and the first president of the Estonian Artists’ Union in Toronto. He studied graphic art in Tallinn and emigrated to Canada in 1951. His work, often fantasy-inspired and semi-abstract, focused on color and form, blending graphic and mixed techniques.
Frame dimensions: 31 x 40 cm, opening 16 x 25 cm.

Starting price: 100€
Estimate: 150-200€

A battle scene from the First World War (1914-1918). Mixed technique. The signature on the background: “The work of Academician N. S. Samokish-professor of battle painting of the Academy of Arts.” Artist: Nikolai Semyonovich Samokish, a Russian and Soviet battle painter, teacher, animalist, and book graphic artist. Academician of Painting and a full member of the Imperial Academy of Arts, Honored Artist of the RSFSR, and recipient of the Stalin Prize (second degree). Dimensions with a frame: 43 x 53 cm.

Starting price: 1500€
Estimate: 1800-2500€

Documents related to the abdication of Russian Emperor Nicholas II in March 1917:

First page (first side)
This is the original copy of telegram No. 7 from the Chief of Staff of the 28th Army Corps dated March 4, 1917, typed on a typewriter and addressed to Major General Zalesky, Commander of the 238th Vetluzhsky Regiment, and Captain Zateplinsky, Chief of Staff of the 60th Infantry Division, sent immediately after the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II. The telegram is verified, certified, and originally signed in ink (not a facsimile) by the adjutant of the 238th Vetluzhsky Regiment, Lieutenant (the signature’s surname is illegible). The text includes the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II in Pskov on March 2, 1917.
The telegram is subject to immediate publication.

First page (second side)
This is the original copy of telegram No. 7 from the Chief of Staff of the 28th Army Corps dated March 4, 1917, typed on a typewriter and addressed to Major General Zalesky, Commander of the 238th Vetluzhsky Regiment, and Captain Zateplinsky, Chief of Staff of the 60th Infantry Division. The telegram is verified, certified, and originally signed in ink (not a facsimile) by the adjutant of the 238th Vetluzhsky Regiment, Lieutenant (the signature’s surname is illegible).
The page is titled *Manifesto of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich*.
The text includes the *Manifesto of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich* (brother of Emperor Nicholas II), dated March 3, 1917, in which he refuses to assume power from Emperor Nicholas II. The telegram was sent to Pskov on March 4, 1917, No. 1272/b at 6:15 AM, signed by Ruzsky.
The telegram is subject to immediate publication.
For information: General of Infantry Ruzsky was present at the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II.

Sheet No. 2
This is the original copy of the telegram from General of Infantry Danilov, sent at 6:00 AM on March 4, 1917, typed on a typewriter and addressed to Major General Zalesky, Chief of Staff. The telegram is verified, certified, and signed in ink by the adjutant of the 238th Vetluzhsky Regiment, Lieutenant (the signature’s surname is illegible).
For information: General of Infantry Yuri Danilov was present at the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II.

The telegram is titled – *Order to the Army and Navy No. 1 by Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich Jr.*, following his appointment as Supreme Commander of the Army and Navy of the Russian Empire by Emperor Nicholas II.
A brief historical note: The appointment of Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich to the position of Supreme Commander of the Army and Navy of the Russian Empire was the last order of Emperor Nicholas II before his abdication on March 2, 1917.
Order No. 1 of Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich was possibly his first and last order, as he held this position for only about 10 days before being forced to leave under pressure from the Provisional Government, never having begun his duties.

Dimensions of the sheets: 36 x 22 cm.

Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 7000-10000€

An Official Badge “Track Guard,” 1st Vilnius District of Railways and Communications.
Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.4 cm

Starting price: 200€
Estimate: 250-400€