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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.
Lot N. 241
Ritza icon in silver metal
Russia, 19th/20th century
depicting Christ Pantocrator, tempera on wood, some defects on the ritza, 27x21.5 cm
Lot N. 241
Ritza icon in silver metal
Russia, 19th/20th century
depicting Christ Pantocrator, tempera on wood, some defects on the ritza, 27x21.5 cm
Lot N. 242
Stauroteca icon
Russia, 19th century
eleven bas-relief enamelled metal plaques depicting episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary, some defects, 35x30 cm
Lot N. 242
Stauroteca icon
Russia, 19th century
eleven bas-relief enamelled metal plaques depicting episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary, some defects, 35x30 cm
Lot N. 243
The young Mozart
late 19th century/early 20th century
patinated terracotta bust, 27x25x18 cm
Lot N. 243
The young Mozart
late 19th century/early 20th century
patinated terracotta bust, 27x25x18 cm
Lot N. 244
Table lectern in carved and gilded wood
end of the 18th century
carved with opposing volutes, ball feet, some defects, h 14x38x29 cm
Lot N. 244
Table lectern in carved and gilded wood
end of the 18th century
carved with opposing volutes, ball feet, some defects, h 14x38x29 cm
Lot N. 245
Lot of vintage accessories
19th/20th century
including two Art Nouveau carafes in ground glass and silver metal WMF and a pair of cruets covered in silver [..], h from 9 cm to 35 cm (4)
Lot N. 245
Lot of vintage accessories
19th/20th century
including two Art Nouveau carafes in ground glass and silver metal WMF and a pair of cruets covered in silver [..], h from 9 cm to 35 cm (4)
Lot N. 246
Lot of curiosities
including a vintage world map with glass globe and a small collection of cameras, minor defects, world map h 24 cm (8)
Lot N. 246
Lot of curiosities
including a vintage world map with glass globe and a small collection of cameras, minor defects, world map h 24 cm (8)
Lot N. 247
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
including two walking sticks in ebonized wood with silver pommel, one modeled as a panther head, a model of a [..], sticks h 94 cm (5)
Lot N. 247
Lot of vintage curiosities
beginning of the 20th century
including two walking sticks in ebonized wood with silver pommel, one modeled as a panther head, a model of a [..], sticks h 94 cm (5)
Lot N. 248
Six walking sticks
beginning of the 20th century
one with an ebonized wooden handle in the shape of a female nude and two as dog heads, length approximately 80/90 cm
Lot N. 248
Six walking sticks
beginning of the 20th century
one with an ebonized wooden handle in the shape of a female nude and two as dog heads, length approximately 80/90 cm
Lot N. 249
Lot of vintage curiosities
19th century
composed of a bull of King Charles Albert with parchment cover, two carriage lanterns (some defects) and a tele [..], lanterns h 39x13x10 cm (4)
Lot N. 249
Lot of vintage curiosities
19th century
composed of a bull of King Charles Albert with parchment cover, two carriage lanterns (some defects) and a tele [..], lanterns h 39x13x10 cm (4)
Lot N. 250
Lot of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a commemorative ceramic plate by Giovanni Pascoli, painted by Prof Matteo Cecchini (perhaps for the [..], h from 9 cm to 23 cm (6)
Lot N. 250
Lot of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a commemorative ceramic plate by Giovanni Pascoli, painted by Prof Matteo Cecchini (perhaps for the [..], h from 9 cm to 23 cm (6)
Lot N. 251
Six walking sticks
beginning of the 20th century
one with a silver handle in the shape of a blindfolded goddess and one in metal chiseled like a dark brown, length approximately 80/90 cm
Lot N. 251
Six walking sticks
beginning of the 20th century
one with a silver handle in the shape of a blindfolded goddess and one in metal chiseled like a dark brown, length approximately 80/90 cm
Lot N. 252
Lot of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a marine telescope, a metal paperweight depicting a boy with a cat, on a black Belgian marble base, [..], h from 9 cm to 15 (11) cm
Lot N. 252
Lot of vintage curiosities
19th/20th century
including a marine telescope, a metal paperweight depicting a boy with a cat, on a black Belgian marble base, [..], h from 9 cm to 15 (11) cm
Lot N. 253
Lot of desk curiosities
19th/20th century
including a bronze paperweight with a bust of Queen Victoria, a silver-coated desk clock and two brass letter [..], paperweight h 20 cm (11)
Lot N. 253
Lot of desk curiosities
19th/20th century
including a bronze paperweight with a bust of Queen Victoria, a silver-coated desk clock and two brass letter [..], paperweight h 20 cm (11)
Lot N. 254
Lot of devotional curiosities
19th century
a cherub head in gilded wood and a pair of palmette holders, defects, h from 20 cm to 22 cm (3)
Lot N. 254
Lot of devotional curiosities
19th century
a cherub head in gilded wood and a pair of palmette holders, defects, h from 20 cm to 22 cm (3)
Lot N. 255
Lot of devotional curiosities
19th/20th century
including a wooden crucifix applied to a blue velvet panel, within an oval reliquary frame, and a pair of small [..], frame 37x28 cm (5)
Lot N. 255
Lot of devotional curiosities
19th/20th century
including a wooden crucifix applied to a blue velvet panel, within an oval reliquary frame, and a pair of small [..], frame 37x28 cm (5)
Lot N. 256
Lot of devotional curiosities
19th/20th century
including a pair of bronze candlesticks and a small reliquary with the Holy Family, display case 21x16 cm (6)
Lot N. 256
Lot of devotional curiosities
19th/20th century
including a pair of bronze candlesticks and a small reliquary with the Holy Family, display case 21x16 cm (6)
Lot N. 257
Lot of devotional objects
19th century
composed of a glorified wooden frame highlighted in gold, containing a metal plate with the Crucified Christ, [..], 29x17 cm (3)
Lot N. 257
Lot of devotional objects
19th century
composed of a glorified wooden frame highlighted in gold, containing a metal plate with the Crucified Christ, [..], 29x17 cm (3)
Lot N. 258
Lot of devotional objects
19th/20th century
composed of a pair of carved wooden torch holders, white and gold lacquered, stem with vase motif and acanthus [..], h from 9.5 cm to 51 cm (4)
Lot N. 258
Lot of devotional objects
19th/20th century
composed of a pair of carved wooden torch holders, white and gold lacquered, stem with vase motif and acanthus [..], h from 9.5 cm to 51 cm (4)
Lot N. 259
Napoleon on horseback
France, first half of the 19th century
group in patinated and gilded bronze, on a plexiglass base, excluding the base, h 19 cm
Lot N. 259
Napoleon on horseback
France, first half of the 19th century
group in patinated and gilded bronze, on a plexiglass base, excluding the base, h 19 cm
Lot N. 260
Nativity - Adoration of the Magi
18th/19th century
Pair of panels made with embroidery in various threads and fragments of engravings, in a frame, 26x18 cm
Lot N. 260
Nativity - Adoration of the Magi
18th/19th century
Pair of panels made with embroidery in various threads and fragments of engravings, in a frame, 26x18 cm
Lot N. 262
Small chest in ebonized wood
end of the 19th century
lid centered by coat of arms, entirely carved with volute and spiral panels, ball feet, h 40x48x32 cm
Lot N. 262
Small chest in ebonized wood
end of the 19th century
lid centered by coat of arms, entirely carved with volute and spiral panels, ball feet, h 40x48x32 cm
Lot N. 263
Small soapstone group
China, 20th century
depicting three goats, signed at the base with a monogram, on a teak base, h 10 cm
Lot N. 263
Small soapstone group
China, 20th century
depicting three goats, signed at the base with a monogram, on a teak base, h 10 cm
Lot N. 264
Four miniatures
19th/20th century
with male and female portraits, from diam 5 cm to diam 6 cm, 5x6 cm (4)
Lot N. 264
Four miniatures
19th/20th century
with male and female portraits, from diam 5 cm to diam 6 cm, 5x6 cm (4)
Lot N. 265
Raccolta di piccoli ostensori in metallo argentato e dorato
tra cui una coppia di ostensori realizzati a raggiera sormontata da croce, uno decorato con lamina sbalzata con [..], h da cm 16 a cm 21 (5)
Lot N. 265
Raccolta di piccoli ostensori in metallo argentato e dorato
tra cui una coppia di ostensori realizzati a raggiera sormontata da croce, uno decorato con lamina sbalzata con [..], h da cm 16 a cm 21 (5)
Lot N. 266
Portrait of Cavour - Portrait of Vittorio Emanuele II
late 19th century/early 20th century
two embroideries, signed, framed, 40x31 cm (2)
Lot N. 266
Portrait of Cavour - Portrait of Vittorio Emanuele II
late 19th century/early 20th century
two embroideries, signed, framed, 40x31 cm (2)
Lot N. 267
Carved wooden display case, lacquered and highlighted in gold
end of the 18th century
cymatium shaped and centered by a cherub, carved with plant shoots falling on the sides with corners surmounted [..], h 33x43x27 cm
Lot N. 267
Carved wooden display case, lacquered and highlighted in gold
end of the 18th century
cymatium shaped and centered by a cherub, carved with plant shoots falling on the sides with corners surmounted [..], h 33x43x27 cm
Lot N. 268
Three copper gunpowder flasks
19th century
embossed with hunting scenes, animals and figures of soldiers, one dated 1836, h from 16 cm to 22 cm (3)
Lot N. 268
Three copper gunpowder flasks
19th century
embossed with hunting scenes, animals and figures of soldiers, one dated 1836, h from 16 cm to 22 cm (3)
Lot N. 269
Three miniatures
19th/20th century
with portraits, in frames, from 9.5x8.5 cm to 12.5x12 cm (3)
Lot N. 269
Three miniatures
19th/20th century
with portraits, in frames, from 9.5x8.5 cm to 12.5x12 cm (3)
Lot N. 270
Tray in polychrome earthenware
prima metà del XX secolo
carved with figures of lizards and frogs in the round, slight defects, cm 30x41
Lot N. 270
Tray in polychrome earthenware
prima metà del XX secolo
carved with figures of lizards and frogs in the round, slight defects, cm 30x41