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29 October - 5 November
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A historic villa in the Florentine hills opens its doors to reveal its antique furniture and paintings, its collections of art objects, curiosities and silverware. A vast collection of Murano glass, dating back to the mid-20th century, illuminates and colours the classic rooms with a touch of colour in a perfect dialogue between ancient and modern.
Lot N. 241
Morse telegraph receiver, Officina Galileo Florence
end of the 19th century
within original box, h 30x20x27 cm
Lot N. 241
Morse telegraph receiver, Officina Galileo Florence
end of the 19th century
within original box, h 30x20x27 cm
Lot N. 242
Morse telegraph receiver, Officina Galileo Florence
end of the 19th century
within original box, h 30x20x27 cm
Lot N. 242
Morse telegraph receiver, Officina Galileo Florence
end of the 19th century
within original box, h 30x20x27 cm
Lot N. 243
Scuola francese del XX secolo
The herb seller
20th century
mixed media on cardboard, in a contemporary frame, 35x27 cm
Lot N. 243
Scuola francese del XX secolo
The herb seller
20th century
mixed media on cardboard, in a contemporary frame, 35x27 cm
Lot N. 244
Scuola lombarda
San Luigi Gonzaga
18th century
oil on canvas, framed, defects, 44.5x25 cm
Lot N. 244
Scuola lombarda
San Luigi Gonzaga
18th century
oil on canvas, framed, defects, 44.5x25 cm
Lot N. 245
Scuola genovese del XVIII secolo
Scena di caccia con cacciatori e cani in paesaggio boschivo
oil on canvas, in a contemporary carved and gilded wooden frame, 85x114 cm
Lot N. 245
Scuola genovese del XVIII secolo
Scena di caccia con cacciatori e cani in paesaggio boschivo
oil on canvas, in a contemporary carved and gilded wooden frame, 85x114 cm
Lot N. 246
Walnut conversation chair
end of the 18th century
oval-shaped backrest, wide seat with grooved quiver-shaped front legs, padded and covered in ivory fabric with [..], h 93x55x47 cm
Lot N. 246
Walnut conversation chair
end of the 18th century
oval-shaped backrest, wide seat with grooved quiver-shaped front legs, padded and covered in ivory fabric with [..], h 93x55x47 cm
Lot N. 247
Series of twelve earthenware plates, Athens
England, 19th century
decorated in blue monochrome with classic landscape, some defects
Lot N. 247
Series of twelve earthenware plates, Athens
England, 19th century
decorated in blue monochrome with classic landscape, some defects
Lot N. 248
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
(1686 - 1755)
Fables by J. de La Fontaine
fifteen etchings, framed, matrix 30x22 cm sheet 33x23 cm (15)
Lot N. 248
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
(1686 - 1755)
Fables by J. de La Fontaine
fifteen etchings, framed, matrix 30x22 cm sheet 33x23 cm (15)
Lot N. 249
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
(1686 - 1755)
Fables by J. de La Fontaine
twenty etchings, framed, matrix 30x22 cm sheet 33x23 cm (20)
Lot N. 249
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
(1686 - 1755)
Fables by J. de La Fontaine
twenty etchings, framed, matrix 30x22 cm sheet 33x23 cm (20)
Lot N. 250
Series of twelve earthenware plates, Athens
England, 19th century
decorated in blue monochrome with classic landscape, slight defects
Lot N. 250
Series of twelve earthenware plates, Athens
England, 19th century
decorated in blue monochrome with classic landscape, slight defects
Lot N. 251
Series of twelve earthenware plates, Athens
England, 19th century
decorated in blue monochrome with classic landscape, some defects
Lot N. 251
Series of twelve earthenware plates, Athens
England, 19th century
decorated in blue monochrome with classic landscape, some defects
Lot N. 253
Set for aperitifs
composed of a large circular tray in silver metal, embossed edge with vine leaves, a glass jug and a series of [..], tray diam 36 cm (12)
Lot N. 253
Set for aperitifs
composed of a large circular tray in silver metal, embossed edge with vine leaves, a glass jug and a series of [..], tray diam 36 cm (12)
Lot N. 254
Set for serving aperitifs
composed of two glass jugs bound in silver metal, similar to each other, and a series of 22 long drink glasses, h from 15 cm to 26 (24) cm
Lot N. 254
Set for serving aperitifs
composed of two glass jugs bound in silver metal, similar to each other, and a series of 22 long drink glasses, h from 15 cm to 26 (24) cm
Lot N. 255
Walnut table
made in seventeenth-century style, a drawer in the band, turned legs, slight defects, h 85x115x55 cm
Lot N. 255
Walnut table
made in seventeenth-century style, a drawer in the band, turned legs, slight defects, h 85x115x55 cm
Lot N. 257
Centerpiece tray in silver metal, Franco Lagini
decorated with an application of autumn fruit branches, diameter 36 cm
Lot N. 257
Centerpiece tray in silver metal, Franco Lagini
decorated with an application of autumn fruit branches, diameter 36 cm
Lot N. 260
Chest of drawers veneered in olive briar and walnut
17th century
top with owl's beak edge, a drawer in the band and three others below with molded frames between twisted pilasters, [..], h 98x165x64 cm
Lot N. 260
Chest of drawers veneered in olive briar and walnut
17th century
top with owl's beak edge, a drawer in the band and three others below with molded frames between twisted pilasters, [..], h 98x165x64 cm
Lot N. 261
Pair of columns in blue lacquered wood highlighted in gold
18th century
entirely carved with sinuous spirals of racemes with leaves and berries on which polychrome cherubs climb, mounted [..], h 170 cm
Lot N. 261
Pair of columns in blue lacquered wood highlighted in gold
18th century
entirely carved with sinuous spirals of racemes with leaves and berries on which polychrome cherubs climb, mounted [..], h 170 cm
Lot N. 262
Pair of mahogany bookcases
end of the 19th century
three shaped shelves on turned supports, resting on a compartment with a door on the front, one missing the doo [..], h 172x60x28 cm
Lot N. 262
Pair of mahogany bookcases
end of the 19th century
three shaped shelves on turned supports, resting on a compartment with a door on the front, one missing the doo [..], h 172x60x28 cm
Lot N. 263
Travel typewriter, Charles Spiro
The Columbia Typewriter Manufacturing Co, 1886
in original wooden case, h 18x28x13 cm
Lot N. 263
Travel typewriter, Charles Spiro
The Columbia Typewriter Manufacturing Co, 1886
in original wooden case, h 18x28x13 cm
Lot N. 264
Madonna of San Luca, known as Madonna of Nikopeia
18th/19th century
oil on slate, in a contemporary carved and gilded wooden frame with iron reinforcements on the reverse, 37x27 cm
Lot N. 264
Madonna of San Luca, known as Madonna of Nikopeia
18th/19th century
oil on slate, in a contemporary carved and gilded wooden frame with iron reinforcements on the reverse, 37x27 cm
Lot N. 265
Scuola veneta del XVIII secolo
Moses saved from the waters
oil on canvas, in a contemporary lacquered and gilded frame, 120x90 cm
Lot N. 265
Scuola veneta del XVIII secolo
Moses saved from the waters
oil on canvas, in a contemporary lacquered and gilded frame, 120x90 cm
Lot N. 266
Scuola romana del XVII secolo
Still life with flowers
oil on canvas, in a contemporary box frame, defects, 63x50 cm
Lot N. 266
Scuola romana del XVII secolo
Still life with flowers
oil on canvas, in a contemporary box frame, defects, 63x50 cm
Lot N. 267
Pair of carved and gilded wooden capitals
18th century
one mounted by lamp, some defects, h 26x30x30 cm
Lot N. 267
Pair of carved and gilded wooden capitals
18th century
one mounted by lamp, some defects, h 26x30x30 cm
Lot N. 268
Scuola italiana del XVII/XVIII secolo
Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John
oil on canvas, in a beautiful contemporary box frame, defects, 74x60 cm
Lot N. 268
Scuola italiana del XVII/XVIII secolo
Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John
oil on canvas, in a beautiful contemporary box frame, defects, 74x60 cm
Lot N. 269
Center-to-counter desk, walnut veneer and walnut root
Veneto, 18th century
inlaid with threads to form mirrors, entirely moved, scrolled feet with a plinth finish, h 85x140x80 cm
Lot N. 269
Center-to-counter desk, walnut veneer and walnut root
Veneto, 18th century
inlaid with threads to form mirrors, entirely moved, scrolled feet with a plinth finish, h 85x140x80 cm
Lot N. 270
Scuola dell'Italia meridionale del XVIII secolo
Via Crucis
series of fourteen stations painted in oil on canvas applied to the panel, in frames, 16x15 (14) cm
Lot N. 270
Scuola dell'Italia meridionale del XVIII secolo
Via Crucis
series of fourteen stations painted in oil on canvas applied to the panel, in frames, 16x15 (14) cm