A finely modelled cast iron sculpture of a lying Russian bear, attributed to Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich. The animal is shown stretched out in a relaxed pose, with one forepaw extended and the head turned slightly to the side. The textured modelling of the fur, expressive head and naturalistic posture reflect the strong animalier tradition associated with 19th-century Russian sculpture.

The figure is cast in iron with a dark burnished surface and is mounted on a profiled wooden base. The sculpture is unsigned, therefore the attribution to Nikolai Lieberich should be treated as traditional or probable rather than fully confirmed.

Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich was a Russian animal sculptor active in the 19th century. He studied at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and was a pupil of Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg. He is especially associated with animal subjects, hunting scenes and Russian sporting sculpture.

Provenance:
Private collection, Homburg/Saar.

Artist:
Attributed to Nikolai Ivanovich Lieberich, St. Petersburg 1828–1883.

Origin:
Russia.

Period:
19th century.

Type:
Animalier sculpture / figure of a bear.

Material:
Cast iron, wood.

Technique:
Casting, burnishing, mounted on a profiled wooden base.

Decoration:
Naturalistically modelled lying Russian bear with detailed textured fur.

Marks:
Unsigned.

Dimensions:
Bear length: 27 cm.
Base: 33 × 19 × 4 cm.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina, surface marks, rubbing and minor oxidation to the cast iron. The wooden base shows wear, scratches and surface marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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A decorative Russian porcelain plate by the T. V. Kuznetsov manufactory, decorated with military and Imperial Russian motifs. The central reserve shows a composition with the double-headed eagle, St George slaying the dragon, crossed blue standards and military ribbons.

The red Cyrillic inscription reads “Лейб-гвардии Московский полк”, referring to the Leib-Gvardii Moskovsky Regiment. The lower part of the design includes a cross motif, set within laurel branches and striped military ribbons.

The border is richly decorated with a green band, gilt floral ornament and classical gilt meander bands. The reverse bears a green Kuznetsov factory mark with the Imperial double-headed eagle and Cyrillic inscription “Т. В. Кузнецов”.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Maker:
T. V. Kuznetsov porcelain manufactory.

Period:
Late 19th – early 20th century.

Subject:
Leib-Gvardii Moskovsky Regiment / Imperial Russian military commemorative decoration.

Type:
Decorative porcelain plate.

Material:
Porcelain.

Technique:
Transfer-printed polychrome decoration, gilding.

Decoration:
Russian Imperial double-headed eagle, St George, crossed standards, military ribbons, laurel branches, cross motif, green and gilt ornamental border.

Marks:
Green Kuznetsov factory mark with Imperial double-headed eagle and inscription “Т. В. Кузнецов” to reverse.

Dimensions:
Diameter: 20 cm.

Weight:
Not provided.

Condition:
Age-related wear, light scratches, surface marks and minor rubbing to the gilding and printed decoration. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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A Russian Imperial period brass bell, produced by the Videneev Manufactory. The bell has a simple cast brass body of traditional form, with a raised suspension loop at the top and an iron clapper inside.

The underside bears a cast manufactory inscription, partly visible in the photographs. The surface shows a warm aged brass tone with patina, dark oxidation spots, rubbing, scratches and traces of use.

This small bell is an interesting example of Russian utilitarian metalwork from the Imperial period and would suit collectors of Russian antiques, bells and early domestic objects.

Origin:
Russian Empire.

Maker:
Videneev Manufactory.

Period:
Imperial period, late 19th – early 20th century.

Type:
Bell.

Material:
Brass, iron clapper.

Technique:
Casting, metalwork.

Decoration:
Simple cast form with textured band and manufactory inscription inside.

Marks:
Cast inscription of the Videneev Manufactory inside the bell.

Dimensions:
Height: 9 cm.
Diameter: 7.5 cm.

Weight:
216.5 g.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina, oxidation, rubbing, scratches and surface marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.

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