Time auction
N. 291
A Florentine House
tue 17 - tue 24 September 2024
Online only auction
17 - 24 September
online bids on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
The Florentine home of a traveller and eclectic collector, where family furniture and mementos dialogue with art objects acquired during his many trips to the Far East. Among the family memories is a fine collection of antique silverware, including numerous saltcellars.
17 - 24 September
online bids on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
The Florentine home of a traveller and eclectic collector, where family furniture and mementos dialogue with art objects acquired during his many trips to the Far East. Among the family memories is a fine collection of antique silverware, including numerous saltcellars.
Highlights
Lot N. 372
Side table in ebonized wood
top inlaid with characters and grotesque motifs, lyre-shaped legs joined by a cross-shaped crosspiece, some defects
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 598
Illuminated manuscript page
within frame, defects
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
Lot N. 367
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1860, 1917
oil on canvas, titled, dated and signed E. Nievo, framed
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 134
Silver table set
composed of a mustard shaker and a pair of salt shakers in neoclassical style, interiors in blue glass, pierced with an eight-pointed star motif, the salt shakers [..]
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 364
Secretaire veneered in mahogany feather
white marble top, sliding door to hide cabinet partly covered in red cloth and with small drawers and open compartment between column pilasters with gilded bronze [..]
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 500,00
Lot N. 182
Pair of Celadon porcelain vases
painted with landscapes in blue monochrome within reserves and inscriptions on the reverse, one with a small defect on the neck, perforated bottom
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
Lot N. 1
Large silver censer incense burner
of Empire style, made as a podded vase with an embossed band of vegetal scrolls and rosettes, supported by three high feral legs with caryatid attachment, triangular [..]
Estimate
€ 1.150,00 / 1.500,00
Lot N. 172
Collection of cadastral maps of the Tenuta del Borro
series of 45 maps drawn and painted by hand (plates 25, 22, 8, 7 missing), slight defects
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
Lot N. 181
Porcelain kendi, Ming Dynasty
China, 16th century
realistically crafted as a frog in a crouching position, painted in monochrome blue, short spout coming out of [..], h 19 cm
Lot N. 181
Porcelain kendi, Ming Dynasty
China, 16th century
realistically crafted as a frog in a crouching position, painted in monochrome blue, short spout coming out of [..], h 19 cm
Lot N. 182
Pair of Celadon porcelain vases
China, early 20th century
painted with landscapes in blue monochrome within reserves and inscriptions on the reverse, one with a small defect [..], h 40 cm
Lot N. 182
Pair of Celadon porcelain vases
China, early 20th century
painted with landscapes in blue monochrome within reserves and inscriptions on the reverse, one with a small defect [..], h 40 cm
Lot N. 183
Tea cultivation
China, 19th century
series of twelve tempera paintings on silk, depicting genre scenes related to the cultivation and sale of tea, [..], approx. 14x22 cm (12)
Lot N. 183
Tea cultivation
China, 19th century
series of twelve tempera paintings on silk, depicting genre scenes related to the cultivation and sale of tea, [..], approx. 14x22 cm (12)
Lot N. 184
Lot of chinoserie
composed of various period curiosities, some defects, h from 6 cm to 22 cm (6)
Lot N. 184
Lot of chinoserie
composed of various period curiosities, some defects, h from 6 cm to 22 cm (6)
Lot N. 185
Pair of Nanjing porcelain vases
China, 19th/20th century
baluster, enamel paintings with battle scenes, collar with zoomorphic motifs in the round, h 29 cm
Lot N. 185
Pair of Nanjing porcelain vases
China, 19th/20th century
baluster, enamel paintings with battle scenes, collar with zoomorphic motifs in the round, h 29 cm
Lot N. 186
Porcelain Buddha
China, 19th/20th century
depicted sitting with children, on a wooden base, h 32 cm
Lot N. 186
Porcelain Buddha
China, 19th/20th century
depicted sitting with children, on a wooden base, h 32 cm
Lot N. 187
Oriental curiosities
20th century
composed of a three-section box in cloisonnรฉ enamel, a service bell painted in chinoiserie and a mother-of-pearl [..], h from 4 cm to 10 cm (3)
Lot N. 187
Oriental curiosities
20th century
composed of a three-section box in cloisonnรฉ enamel, a service bell painted in chinoiserie and a mother-of-pearl [..], h from 4 cm to 10 cm (3)
Lot N. 188
Scenes of life at court
China, 19th century
series of four tempera paintings on silk, framed, 21x17 cm (4)
Lot N. 188
Scenes of life at court
China, 19th century
series of four tempera paintings on silk, framed, 21x17 cm (4)
Lot N. 189
Porcelain tea service
China, early 20th century
composed of a large cylindrical teapot, sugar bowl and series of four cups with five saucers, teapot, h 17 cm (7)
Lot N. 189
Porcelain tea service
China, early 20th century
composed of a large cylindrical teapot, sugar bowl and series of four cups with five saucers, teapot, h 17 cm (7)
Lot N. 190
Two collectible curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
a box with a miniature male portrait inside and a crystal snuffbox with an enamel lid painted with a horse race [..], box h 3x8x6 cm
Lot N. 190
Two collectible curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
a box with a miniature male portrait inside and a crystal snuffbox with an enamel lid painted with a horse race [..], box h 3x8x6 cm
Lot N. 191
Lot of vintage curiosities
a crystal and Bakelite perfume sprayer, a small Chinese head-shaped tray, an ethnic necklace and a devotional [..], stucco plaque 29x14 cm (4)
Lot N. 191
Lot of vintage curiosities
a crystal and Bakelite perfume sprayer, a small Chinese head-shaped tray, an ethnic necklace and a devotional [..], stucco plaque 29x14 cm (4)
Lot N. 192
Lot of vintage curiosities
including a pair of watercolors on paper depicting landscapes, framed and two miniatures, slight defects, from 6x5 cm to 31x26 cm (5)
Lot N. 192
Lot of vintage curiosities
including a pair of watercolors on paper depicting landscapes, framed and two miniatures, slight defects, from 6x5 cm to 31x26 cm (5)
Lot N. 193
Seven walking sticks
beginning of the 20th century
one with a silver handle in the shape of a bird's head with a long beak and an English country one with a seat, length approximately 80/90 cm
Lot N. 193
Seven walking sticks
beginning of the 20th century
one with a silver handle in the shape of a bird's head with a long beak and an English country one with a seat, length approximately 80/90 cm
Lot N. 194
Lot of vintage curiosities
including two fans, one with a paper page painted with an oriental style scene, wooden slats and one with a fabric [..], frame 33x26.5 cm (6)
Lot N. 194
Lot of vintage curiosities
including two fans, one with a paper page painted with an oriental style scene, wooden slats and one with a fabric [..], frame 33x26.5 cm (6)
Lot N. 195
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
including a service bell, a small metal-coated planter on an onyx base depicting a homeless man and a small kal [..], h from 3 cm to 18 cm (6)
Lot N. 195
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
including a service bell, a small metal-coated planter on an onyx base depicting a homeless man and a small kal [..], h from 3 cm to 18 cm (6)
Lot N. 196
Deck of erotic playing cards, Memoire de Casanova
Paris, Philibert Cartier, mid-20th century
illustrated with miniatures created by Emile Bรฉcat, mounted to form a decorative panel, framed, slight defects, frame 55x71 cm
Lot N. 196
Deck of erotic playing cards, Memoire de Casanova
Paris, Philibert Cartier, mid-20th century
illustrated with miniatures created by Emile Bรฉcat, mounted to form a decorative panel, framed, slight defects, frame 55x71 cm
Lot N. 197
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
including a Russian snuffbox finely painted with a tea scene, a Sarreguemines ceramic toilet box and a series [..], h from 4 cm to 14 (13) cm
Lot N. 197
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
including a Russian snuffbox finely painted with a tea scene, a Sarreguemines ceramic toilet box and a series [..], h from 4 cm to 14 (13) cm
Lot N. 198
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
a shell-shaped ceramic salt shaker supported by a metal cherub, a lie and a brass service bell decorated with [..], h from 10 cm to 12 cm (3)
Lot N. 198
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
a shell-shaped ceramic salt shaker supported by a metal cherub, a lie and a brass service bell decorated with [..], h from 10 cm to 12 cm (3)
Lot N. 199
Three vintage snuffboxes in various essences and briar
beginning of the 20th century
including an Art Nouveau carved with scarab, minor defects, h 3x11x4.5 cm, diam 8 cm and 9 cm
Lot N. 199
Three vintage snuffboxes in various essences and briar
beginning of the 20th century
including an Art Nouveau carved with scarab, minor defects, h 3x11x4.5 cm, diam 8 cm and 9 cm
Lot N. 200
Lot of collectible curiosities
19th/20th century
including opera glasses in case, some cups and an embossed glass butter dish, some defects, h from 7 cm to 15 cm (7)
Lot N. 200
Lot of collectible curiosities
19th/20th century
including opera glasses in case, some cups and an embossed glass butter dish, some defects, h from 7 cm to 15 cm (7)
Lot N. 201
Lot of hunting curiosities
a figure of a hunter in Tyrolean clothes, in polychrome biscuit (slight defects) and a hunter's pocket watch, [..], hunter h 31 cm (3)
Lot N. 201
Lot of hunting curiosities
a figure of a hunter in Tyrolean clothes, in polychrome biscuit (slight defects) and a hunter's pocket watch, [..], hunter h 31 cm (3)
Lot N. 202
Vintage porcelain accessories
19th century
composed of two sugar bowls and a small amphora vase, painted with floral motifs and golden highlights, slight [..], h from 13 cm to 20 cm (3)
Lot N. 202
Vintage porcelain accessories
19th century
composed of two sugar bowls and a small amphora vase, painted with floral motifs and golden highlights, slight [..], h from 13 cm to 20 cm (3)
Lot N. 203
Lot of oriental curiosities
including a brass Buddha head with four expressions, h from 2 cm to 16 cm (8)
Lot N. 203
Lot of oriental curiosities
including a brass Buddha head with four expressions, h from 2 cm to 16 cm (8)
Lot N. 204
Lot of porcelain
China, 19th/20th century
composed of three plates, a pair of small vases (one with restorations and defects) and a series of six small [..], vases h 19 cm (11)
Lot N. 204
Lot of porcelain
China, 19th/20th century
composed of three plates, a pair of small vases (one with restorations and defects) and a series of six small [..], vases h 19 cm (11)
Lot N. 206
Miscellany of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a porcelain basket painted with flowers and pierced with a garland of oak leaves highlighted in gold, basket h 6x30x19 cm
Lot N. 206
Miscellany of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a porcelain basket painted with flowers and pierced with a garland of oak leaves highlighted in gold, basket h 6x30x19 cm
Lot N. 207
Miscellany of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a Ginori porcelain coffee service, early 20th century, painted with autumnal motifs, consisting of 6 [..]
Lot N. 207
Miscellany of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a Ginori porcelain coffee service, early 20th century, painted with autumnal motifs, consisting of 6 [..]
Lot N. 209
Four collectible metal ashtrays
beginning of the 20th century
one signed, one made like a hat
Lot N. 209
Four collectible metal ashtrays
beginning of the 20th century
one signed, one made like a hat
Lot N. 210
Bucket for holy water in silver metal
18th century
embossed with opposing scrolls and floral motifs, h 20x15 cm
Lot N. 210
Bucket for holy water in silver metal
18th century
embossed with opposing scrolls and floral motifs, h 20x15 cm