Online Auction
21 June - 2 July
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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.
Lot N. 691
Two Calcedonian glass ashtray, Sergio Asti for Venini
Murano, seventies
Signed in tip under the "Venini Italia" base, combined with a crystal one, 12x14 cm, diam 18.5 cm (3)
Lot N. 691
Two Calcedonian glass ashtray, Sergio Asti for Venini
Murano, seventies
Signed in tip under the "Venini Italia" base, combined with a crystal one, 12x14 cm, diam 18.5 cm (3)
Lot N. 692
Two Calcedonian glass ashtray, Sergio Asti for Venini
Murano, seventies
Signed in Punta "Venini Italia" under the base, combined with one in Verdino crystal, Diam from 18.5 cm (3)
Lot N. 692
Two Calcedonian glass ashtray, Sergio Asti for Venini
Murano, seventies
Signed in Punta "Venini Italia" under the base, combined with one in Verdino crystal, Diam from 18.5 cm (3)
Lot N. 693
Two glass flowers vases
one with transparent glass top with lilac inclusions and an emerald green color, h from 21 cm to 37 cm
Lot N. 693
Two glass flowers vases
one with transparent glass top with lilac inclusions and an emerald green color, h from 21 cm to 37 cm
Lot N. 696
Manfredo Borsi
(1900 - 1967)
Female nude 1965
Mixed technique on paper, signed, dated and dedicated, in frame, cm 64x48
Lot N. 696
Manfredo Borsi
(1900 - 1967)
Female nude 1965
Mixed technique on paper, signed, dated and dedicated, in frame, cm 64x48
Lot N. 698
Treated landscape with home view
Cardboard oil, signed and dated N. Rouustan 97, in frame, 42x60 cm
Lot N. 698
Treated landscape with home view
Cardboard oil, signed and dated N. Rouustan 97, in frame, 42x60 cm
Lot N. 699
Uniform character
first half of the twentieth century
Mixed technique on paper, signed V. Donati, in frame, 32x14 cm
Lot N. 699
Uniform character
first half of the twentieth century
Mixed technique on paper, signed V. Donati, in frame, 32x14 cm
Lot N. 700
Gianfranco Antoni
(1925 - 1992)
Female portrait 1959
oil on canvas, signed and dated, framed, 60x80 cm
Lot N. 700
Gianfranco Antoni
(1925 - 1992)
Female portrait 1959
oil on canvas, signed and dated, framed, 60x80 cm
Lot N. 702
Art Nouveau box in ceramic, Sesto Fiorentino ceramics
beginning of the twentieth century
made as a painted egg with floral motifs, h cm 13x16x11
Lot N. 702
Art Nouveau box in ceramic, Sesto Fiorentino ceramics
beginning of the twentieth century
made as a painted egg with floral motifs, h cm 13x16x11
Lot N. 703
Eight blown glass vases
some Murano, including one made of Murrine, of various types and sizes, h from 9 to 28 cm
Lot N. 703
Eight blown glass vases
some Murano, including one made of Murrine, of various types and sizes, h from 9 to 28 cm
Lot N. 707
Transparent blown glass cup vase
Made in the style of Star Balsamo, engraved with figures and star
Lot N. 707
Transparent blown glass cup vase
Made in the style of Star Balsamo, engraved with figures and star
Lot N. 710
Sand -colored blown glass vase, Murano
beginning of the twentieth century
turquoise edge, neck decorated with a corolla of thin volutes
Lot N. 710
Sand -colored blown glass vase, Murano
beginning of the twentieth century
turquoise edge, neck decorated with a corolla of thin volutes
Lot N. 711
Angelo Rinaldi
(1960 - 2010)
Transparent blown glass vase with multicolored inclusions, Murano
On the basis, signed and dated
Lot N. 711
Angelo Rinaldi
(1960 - 2010)
Transparent blown glass vase with multicolored inclusions, Murano
On the basis, signed and dated
Lot N. 712
Piatto in vetro soffiato Autunno, Laura Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Murano, 1987
serie Le Quattro Stagioni, lavorazione ad incalmo e battuto alla mola, murrina color ambra al centro, es 32, su [..], diam cm 36, base h cm 9
Lot N. 712
Piatto in vetro soffiato Autunno, Laura Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Murano, 1987
serie Le Quattro Stagioni, lavorazione ad incalmo e battuto alla mola, murrina color ambra al centro, es 32, su [..], diam cm 36, base h cm 9
Lot N. 713
Piatto in vetro soffiato Estate, Laura Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Murano, 1991
serie Le Quattro Stagioni, lavorazione ad incalmo e battuto alla mola, murrina color rosso al centro, es 36, su [..], diam cm 36, base h cm 9
Lot N. 713
Piatto in vetro soffiato Estate, Laura Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Murano, 1991
serie Le Quattro Stagioni, lavorazione ad incalmo e battuto alla mola, murrina color rosso al centro, es 36, su [..], diam cm 36, base h cm 9
Lot N. 714
Piatto in vetro soffiato Primavera, Laura Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Murano, 1990
serie Le Quattro Stagioni, lavorazione ad incalmo e battuto alla mola, murrina color verde acqua al centro, es [..], diam cm 36, base h cm 9
Lot N. 714
Piatto in vetro soffiato Primavera, Laura Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Murano, 1990
serie Le Quattro Stagioni, lavorazione ad incalmo e battuto alla mola, murrina color verde acqua al centro, es [..], diam cm 36, base h cm 9
Lot N. 716
Scuola orientale del XX secolo
Chinese divinity 1924
watercolor on paper, depicting the Chinese divinity Shou Xing, astro of longevity, signed L. Son and dated, fra [..], 33x24 cm
Lot N. 716
Scuola orientale del XX secolo
Chinese divinity 1924
watercolor on paper, depicting the Chinese divinity Shou Xing, astro of longevity, signed L. Son and dated, fra [..], 33x24 cm
Lot N. 717
Alfredo Bonciani
(1902 - 1988)
Strada glimpse with 1926 passersby
oil on tablet, signed and dated, framed, cm 22.5x32
Lot N. 717
Alfredo Bonciani
(1902 - 1988)
Strada glimpse with 1926 passersby
oil on tablet, signed and dated, framed, cm 22.5x32
Lot N. 718
Marco Comirato
(1800 - 1869)
Float made by the Venice Chamber of Commerce
engraving, in the frame, some defects
Lot N. 718
Marco Comirato
(1800 - 1869)
Float made by the Venice Chamber of Commerce
engraving, in the frame, some defects
Lot N. 719
Le Bal seems to Monsieur de Villemorien Fila
second half of the eighteenth century
engraving, in frame, slight defects, 32x44 cm
Lot N. 719
Le Bal seems to Monsieur de Villemorien Fila
second half of the eighteenth century
engraving, in frame, slight defects, 32x44 cm
Lot N. 720
Graphics lot
XIX/XX century
Collection of lithographs and engravings including two by Francesco Bartolozzi depicting the winter and in the [..], from 36x26.5 cm to 41x51 cm (9)
Lot N. 720
Graphics lot
XIX/XX century
Collection of lithographs and engravings including two by Francesco Bartolozzi depicting the winter and in the [..], from 36x26.5 cm to 41x51 cm (9)