Time auction
N. 316
An important Florentine collection
sat 21 June - wed 2 July 2025
Online Auction
21 June - 2 July
only nuda on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
A 15th-century princely villa, immersed in the olive groves of the Florentine hills, opens its doors on the last weekend of June to host an important private collection.
Fine period furnishings, illuminated by important Della Robbia majolica and silverware, ancient paintings, including a View of Florence attributed to Thomas Patch, similar to the one that can be admired from the loggia on the first floor. In the row of large halls on the ground floor, in a fascinating dialogue between ancient and modern that characterises the entire collection, one notices a rare wall clock from the end of the 16th century, celebrating the annexation of the Republic of Siena to the Duchy of Florence, placed next to a monumental 17th-century chest of drawers embellished with gilded bronze sculptural details, surmounted by a refined Moroccan mirror. A bronze sculpture by Igor Mitoraj, a unique piece, is placed on a Carthusian-inlaid 16th-century chest with a view of a turreted city. Works of art from the Italian and European 20th century alternate with classical furnishings: sculptures by Libero Andreotti, paintings by Marino Marini, Galileo Chini, Ernest Bieler. There is no shortage of book rarities such as a first edition by Giuseppe Zocchi, a series of twelve engravings by Carlo Lasinio and a beautiful edition of Raphael's Lodges in the Vatican (1772-1777).
As in all great houses, there are many curiosities and accessories in the countless rooms that are perfect for personalising any room: small furnishing accessories, refined sets of plates and glasses, knick-knacks, porcelain, carpets, antique and precious fabrics.
Contemporary lovers, on the other hand, will find an annexe furnished with modern furniture and enlivened by a colourful collection of Murano glass and rare turn-of-the-century posters.
Finally, in the beautiful Italian-style garden with a splendid view over the city, there is a vast assortment of vases, plants and curious accessories.
Visitors to the exhibition on Saturday and Sunday will be offered a tasty snack throughout the day.
21 June - 2 July
only nuda on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
A 15th-century princely villa, immersed in the olive groves of the Florentine hills, opens its doors on the last weekend of June to host an important private collection.
Fine period furnishings, illuminated by important Della Robbia majolica and silverware, ancient paintings, including a View of Florence attributed to Thomas Patch, similar to the one that can be admired from the loggia on the first floor. In the row of large halls on the ground floor, in a fascinating dialogue between ancient and modern that characterises the entire collection, one notices a rare wall clock from the end of the 16th century, celebrating the annexation of the Republic of Siena to the Duchy of Florence, placed next to a monumental 17th-century chest of drawers embellished with gilded bronze sculptural details, surmounted by a refined Moroccan mirror. A bronze sculpture by Igor Mitoraj, a unique piece, is placed on a Carthusian-inlaid 16th-century chest with a view of a turreted city. Works of art from the Italian and European 20th century alternate with classical furnishings: sculptures by Libero Andreotti, paintings by Marino Marini, Galileo Chini, Ernest Bieler. There is no shortage of book rarities such as a first edition by Giuseppe Zocchi, a series of twelve engravings by Carlo Lasinio and a beautiful edition of Raphael's Lodges in the Vatican (1772-1777).
As in all great houses, there are many curiosities and accessories in the countless rooms that are perfect for personalising any room: small furnishing accessories, refined sets of plates and glasses, knick-knacks, porcelain, carpets, antique and precious fabrics.
Contemporary lovers, on the other hand, will find an annexe furnished with modern furniture and enlivened by a colourful collection of Murano glass and rare turn-of-the-century posters.
Finally, in the beautiful Italian-style garden with a splendid view over the city, there is a vast assortment of vases, plants and curious accessories.
Visitors to the exhibition on Saturday and Sunday will be offered a tasty snack throughout the day.
Viewing
28, 29 and 30 June
Lot N. 604
Muoolica bowl
Probably Veneto, 19th century
made as a dove, at the base it bears inscription, defects
Lot N. 604
Muoolica bowl
Probably Veneto, 19th century
made as a dove, at the base it bears inscription, defects
Lot N. 605
Maiolica tray
Central Italy, XVIII century
oval shape, shaped edge, painted with blue monochrome frame, defects
Lot N. 605
Maiolica tray
Central Italy, XVIII century
oval shape, shaped edge, painted with blue monochrome frame, defects
Lot N. 607
Maiolica tray
Probably France, 18th century
oval -shaped, painted in blue monochrome in Raffaelle, slight defects
Lot N. 607
Maiolica tray
Probably France, 18th century
oval -shaped, painted in blue monochrome in Raffaelle, slight defects
Lot N. 608
Calamaio in maiolica
Delft, XIX secolo
dipinto in monocromia blu, dettagli in peltro, alcuni difetti, h cm 12x24x16
Lot N. 608
Calamaio in maiolica
Delft, XIX secolo
dipinto in monocromia blu, dettagli in peltro, alcuni difetti, h cm 12x24x16
Lot N. 609
Maiolica box
19th century
Made as a volatile to the hatching, some defects, bears registration at the base
Lot N. 609
Maiolica box
19th century
Made as a volatile to the hatching, some defects, bears registration at the base
Lot N. 613
Box for cigars and cigarettes in walnut
France, second half of the 19th century
inlaid with inscriptions and threads
Lot N. 613
Box for cigars and cigarettes in walnut
France, second half of the 19th century
inlaid with inscriptions and threads
Lot N. 618
Model Model Wooden director carved in imitation of bamboo
beginning of the twentieth century
some defects
Lot N. 618
Model Model Wooden director carved in imitation of bamboo
beginning of the twentieth century
some defects
Lot N. 620
Set for Servie Chinese porcelain tea
Painted in blue monochrome, consisting of 12 saucers, 11 tea cups accompanied by a saucer and a series of 8 coffee [..]
Lot N. 620
Set for Servie Chinese porcelain tea
Painted in blue monochrome, consisting of 12 saucers, 11 tea cups accompanied by a saucer and a series of 8 coffee [..]
Lot N. 626
Three furnishing accessories
A wallpaper with the wall and a door -cinner in Midollino and a tergi shoes
Lot N. 626
Three furnishing accessories
A wallpaper with the wall and a door -cinner in Midollino and a tergi shoes
Lot N. 629
Carl L. F. Becker
(1820 - 1900)
Venus - Orpheus
Pair of porcelain high -relief plates, signed C. F. Becker, in beautiful coeval frames in carved and golden woo [..], 22x35 cm
Lot N. 629
Carl L. F. Becker
(1820 - 1900)
Venus - Orpheus
Pair of porcelain high -relief plates, signed C. F. Becker, in beautiful coeval frames in carved and golden woo [..], 22x35 cm
Lot N. 630
Neoclassical female figure in golden bronze
XVIII/19th century
on a marble base, h cm 43, base h 5x15x15 cm
Lot N. 630
Neoclassical female figure in golden bronze
XVIII/19th century
on a marble base, h cm 43, base h 5x15x15 cm