Przeworsk belt buckle, gilt silver, Poland, 17th century.
The buckle was part of the fastener of the Przeworsk belt, which was part of the representative attire of the Polish nobility. It was made in the 17th century, when Przeworsk belts were gaining popularity. It was forged from silver, and traces of old gilding remain in places.
The central part of the bracket is filled with a figural scene: a standing female figure between columns, with two seated women on either side. Above them are visible swans with their necks facing the central figure. Around the scene, a geometric pattern is engraved on the diagonal sides of the buckle, forming a decorative border. Rivet heads are visible at the edges. On the side there is a cast openwork application, the so-called "tongue".
Przeworsk belt buckle, silver, Poland, 17th century.
The buckle is a part of the fastener of the Przeworsk belt, was made of silver and dates back to the 17th century. Przeworsk belts were part of the representative attire of the Polish nobility, so the buckles were decorated with striking scenes and rich ornamentation. This is a larger, massive piece, rather intended for a man. The central part of the buckle is filled with a figural scene showing a man holding a scepter or torch, depicted between two standing griffins. The spaces between the figures are filled with single swirls and flowers typical of Baroque design. An engraved geometric pattern is placed on the slanted sides of the buckle. At the edges of the scene the heads of the fastening rivets are visible, and on the side of the buckle there is a cast openwork application, the so-called "tongue".
Saint Anthony with Child Jesus, woodcut on handmade paper, Poland, 18th/19th century.
Original folk devotional woodcut from the late 18th or early 19th century, depicting St. Anthony of Padua with the Infant Jesus. The figure is framed frontally, wearing a red robe, holding the Child and flowers (lilies - symbol of purity). The shot is surrounded by a decorative leafy frame, with the inscription "OSANTONIEGOCUDOIOR" at the bottom. Framed.
Samuel Lipszyc (1880 – 1943), Naked ballerina, patinated bronze, ca. 1920
Sculpture by Samuel Lipszyc in the Art Déco style depicting a nude ballerina in a dynamic pose, balancing on one foot. The sculpture is made of green patinated bronze, set on a marble pedestal with decorative contrasting veining. The dancer's dynamic silhouette and streamlined lines are characteristic of the modernist aesthetic of the 1920s. The figure exudes lightness, grace and modern elegance, capturing the spirit of the Art Déco era. The work is signed "Lipchytz" on the left foot.
Sarcophagus mask, wood, Ancient Egypt, 1st century BC – AD 1st century
Skull (Memento Mori), marble, Italy, 18th-19th century
Elegant, decorative skull made of natural gray marble, maintained in a realistic style: the eye sockets, cranial seam lines and zygomatic arches are clearly formed. The faded dentition alludes to the concept of Vanitas.
The characteristic feature of the stone used for the sculpture is irregular veining in shades of beige, cream and gray, which gives it a unique character. The surface is polished, with natural discolorations and small marks due to the properties of the material, which emphasizes the authenticity and nobility of the marble. The skull is provided with a lead pin underneath, set on a minimalist, contemporary base in black, which exposes the sculpture and gives it a museum-like character.
The object is ideal for collectors of curiosities, lovers of the art of Vanitas - Memento Mori, cabinets of curiosities and as an expressive element of interior design in classical, industrial or eclectic style. An object with a strong aesthetic and symbolic expression, which is difficult to pass by indifferently.
Skull on a quadrilateral console, wood, Germany (?), 18th, 19th century.
A realistic representation of a human skull, set on a console with a trapezoidal cross-section, tapering downwards. The console is decorated with a geometric ornament of simple grooves. On the back there is a wire for hanging the sculpture on the wall. The skull was made of a different kind of wood than the console, and is undoubtedly older than it. It is probably dated to the 18th century, when sculptures depicting miniature skulls symbolizing "memento mori" were particularly widespread. At the same time, it cannot be ruled out that it did not constitute a separate entity, but was an element of some representation, such as placed at the base of a crucifix.
Standing Buddha, bronze, Thailand, 17th century
A bronze sculpture depicting a standing Buddha. Originating from Thailand, it is dated to the early 17th century. The figure is presented frontally, with the right hand raised in the abhaya mudra, symbolizing protection and fearlessness, and the left hand resting along the body. The silhouette is slender, with elongated proportions, and a clearly defined robe clinging to the body. The form and execution align with the Ayutthaya (Ayuddhaya) style, characteristic of 17th-century Thai Buddhist sculpture. The sculpture is covered with a natural, dark patina. Its authenticity is confirmed by a certificate issued in 1995 by Punny Antiques (Bangkok).
Stanislaw Debicki (1866 – 1924), Portrait of a hunter with a shotgun, watercolor on paper
Portrait of an elegant hunter. The painting depicts a middle-aged man, shown from the right semi-profile. He is dressed in a light gray hunting outfit, hat and black gloves; in his left hand he holds the barrel of a double-barrelled shotgun. Signed in lower right corner: St. Debicki. Done in watercolor technique on paper. Subdued colors - dominated by grays, beiges, greens and blues.