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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. 272
Miscellanea of accessories in porcelain
including a senapier Richard Ginori, old Ginori model painted with flowers, two circular boxes and some animal [..], h from 10 to 18 cm
Lot N. 272
Miscellanea of accessories in porcelain
including a senapier Richard Ginori, old Ginori model painted with flowers, two circular boxes and some animal [..], h from 10 to 18 cm
Lot N. 273
Vase with triumph of flowers on the background of the park
20th century
oil on canvas, in the taste of Baroque painting, in a frame, some defects, cm 76x129
Lot N. 273
Vase with triumph of flowers on the background of the park
20th century
oil on canvas, in the taste of Baroque painting, in a frame, some defects, cm 76x129
Lot N. 275
Scuola veneta del XVIII secolo
Portrait of lady
oil on canvas, in the frame, some defects, cm 73x61
Lot N. 275
Scuola veneta del XVIII secolo
Portrait of lady
oil on canvas, in the frame, some defects, cm 73x61
Lot N. 276
Scuola napoletana del XVIII secolo
Portrait of Gentildonna in pink dress
oil on canvas, frame, defects, cm 73x57
Lot N. 276
Scuola napoletana del XVIII secolo
Portrait of Gentildonna in pink dress
oil on canvas, frame, defects, cm 73x57
Lot N. 277
Scuola italiana dell'inizio del XX secolo
Portrait of gentleman
oil on canvas, framed, some defects, 49.5x40 cm
Lot N. 277
Scuola italiana dell'inizio del XX secolo
Portrait of gentleman
oil on canvas, framed, some defects, 49.5x40 cm
Lot N. 278
Scuola italiana del XIX secolo
Portrait of Monaco
oil on canvas, framed, few defects, 81x63 cm
Lot N. 278
Scuola italiana del XIX secolo
Portrait of Monaco
oil on canvas, framed, few defects, 81x63 cm
Lot N. 279
Scuola francese del XVIII secolo
Santa Maria Maddalena
Oil on canvas in oval, framed, slight defects, 82x65 cm
Lot N. 279
Scuola francese del XVIII secolo
Santa Maria Maddalena
Oil on canvas in oval, framed, slight defects, 82x65 cm
Lot N. 280
Showcase for collections veneered in pink wood and other essences
of French taste, brown with a door and glass hips, in the lower part inlay to recreate vase motif full of flowers, [..], h cm 165x66x41
Lot N. 280
Showcase for collections veneered in pink wood and other essences
of French taste, brown with a door and glass hips, in the lower part inlay to recreate vase motif full of flowers, [..], h cm 165x66x41
Lot N. 281
Female face
19th/20th century
Oil fragment on canvas in oval, in octagonal frame, cm 49x32
Lot N. 281
Female face
19th/20th century
Oil fragment on canvas in oval, in octagonal frame, cm 49x32
Lot N. 282
Great chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root
17th century
Gogglying plane with Civetta Becco border, a thin underlying drawer veneered in root walnut, four others with [..], h cm 128x160x66
Lot N. 282
Great chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root
17th century
Gogglying plane with Civetta Becco border, a thin underlying drawer veneered in root walnut, four others with [..], h cm 128x160x66
Lot N. 283
Kneeling in walnut
17th century
Drawer and pilasters carved with cherub heads, counter with losangue motif, h 90x68x50 cm
Lot N. 283
Kneeling in walnut
17th century
Drawer and pilasters carved with cherub heads, counter with losangue motif, h 90x68x50 cm
Lot N. 284
Nuova raccolta delle più interessanti Vedute della città di Firenze
con alcune e altre della Toscana, Firenze, Presso Lorenzo Bardi s.d. [c. 1840]. 20 aquatint plates with hand-coloured [..]
Lot N. 284
Nuova raccolta delle più interessanti Vedute della città di Firenze
con alcune e altre della Toscana, Firenze, Presso Lorenzo Bardi s.d. [c. 1840]. 20 aquatint plates with hand-coloured [..]
Lot N. 285
Kneeling in walnut
17th century
counter and pilasters carved with plant motifs, defects, h cm 89x86x60
Lot N. 285
Kneeling in walnut
17th century
counter and pilasters carved with plant motifs, defects, h cm 89x86x60
Lot N. 286
Monumental drawer paved in walnut
XVIII century
Plan with scantonati angles, ebanized profiles, three drawers with highlights between sculptural wooden leasene [..], h cm 92x180x84
Lot N. 286
Monumental drawer paved in walnut
XVIII century
Plan with scantonati angles, ebanized profiles, three drawers with highlights between sculptural wooden leasene [..], h cm 92x180x84
Lot N. 287
Giuseppe Zocchi
(1711 - 1767)
Scelta di XXIV Vedute delle principali Contrade, Piazze, Chiese e Palazzi della Città di Firenze
Florence, after Giuseppe Allegrini copper printer, 1744. In-Folio Grande (550x370 mm).
First edition of the collection [..], matrices cm 50.5x69
Lot N. 287
Giuseppe Zocchi
(1711 - 1767)
Scelta di XXIV Vedute delle principali Contrade, Piazze, Chiese e Palazzi della Città di Firenze
Florence, after Giuseppe Allegrini copper printer, 1744. In-Folio Grande (550x370 mm).
First edition of the collection [..], matrices cm 50.5x69
Lot N. 288
Cassapanca in walnut
Central Italy, 16th century
inlaid in Carthusian with geometric motifs, front with view of the Turrita city, side handles in bronze, feet [..]
Lot N. 288
Cassapanca in walnut
Central Italy, 16th century
inlaid in Carthusian with geometric motifs, front with view of the Turrita city, side handles in bronze, feet [..]
Lot N. 289
Two -bodied corps in tender wooden
Central Italy, the end of the eighteenth century
lacquered in the tones of water green, ocher and brown with motifs in Raffaelle and geometric borders
Lot N. 289
Two -bodied corps in tender wooden
Central Italy, the end of the eighteenth century
lacquered in the tones of water green, ocher and brown with motifs in Raffaelle and geometric borders
Lot N. 290
Collezione di N. 44 Vedute di Firenze, s.i.t.
Early 19th century
Entirely chalcographic volume. In-8° oblong (135x195 mm). The chalcographic frontispiece is included in the number [..]
Lot N. 290
Collezione di N. 44 Vedute di Firenze, s.i.t.
Early 19th century
Entirely chalcographic volume. In-8° oblong (135x195 mm). The chalcographic frontispiece is included in the number [..]
Lot N. 291
Cassettone in noce
XVIII secolo
quattro cassetti con formelle sagomate sul fronte dritto, motivo che si ripete sui fianchi, piedi a mensola, alcuni [..], h cm 93x132x59
Lot N. 291
Cassettone in noce
XVIII secolo
quattro cassetti con formelle sagomate sul fronte dritto, motivo che si ripete sui fianchi, piedi a mensola, alcuni [..], h cm 93x132x59
Lot N. 293
Pair of walnut bedside tables
Northern Italy, the end of the eighteenth century
Two drawers on the straight front, high legs to make grooves with cylindrical collar and pot feet
Lot N. 293
Pair of walnut bedside tables
Northern Italy, the end of the eighteenth century
Two drawers on the straight front, high legs to make grooves with cylindrical collar and pot feet
Lot N. 294
Couple of large étagère wall units in exotic wooden
North Africa
entirely inlaid with mother of pearl cards
Lot N. 294
Couple of large étagère wall units in exotic wooden
North Africa
entirely inlaid with mother of pearl cards
Lot N. 295
Pair of obelisks in Medici breach and other types of marbles
Tuscany, 19th century
Golden metal details such as four testuggini and Florentine Giglio
Lot N. 295
Pair of obelisks in Medici breach and other types of marbles
Tuscany, 19th century
Golden metal details such as four testuggini and Florentine Giglio
Lot N. 296
Giuseppe Zocchi
(1711 - 1767)
Raccolta Delle più belle Vedute e Prospettive della Città di Firenze
Niccolò Pagni and Giuseppe Bardi, 1784.
Album with 24 tables containing 22 views of Florence engraved in copper [..], sheets 46.5x63 cm, matrices 38x50 cm
Lot N. 296
Giuseppe Zocchi
(1711 - 1767)
Raccolta Delle più belle Vedute e Prospettive della Città di Firenze
Niccolò Pagni and Giuseppe Bardi, 1784.
Album with 24 tables containing 22 views of Florence engraved in copper [..], sheets 46.5x63 cm, matrices 38x50 cm
Lot N. 297
Great exotic wooden mirror
North Africa
Entirely inlaid with mother of pearl tiles, high perforated top
Lot N. 297
Great exotic wooden mirror
North Africa
Entirely inlaid with mother of pearl tiles, high perforated top
Lot N. 299
Pair of decorative plates
beginning of the twentieth century
Made with two busts in terracotta polychrome with very high importance, depicting lady and knight in eighteenth [..], Diam 31.5 cm
Lot N. 299
Pair of decorative plates
beginning of the twentieth century
Made with two busts in terracotta polychrome with very high importance, depicting lady and knight in eighteenth [..], Diam 31.5 cm
Lot N. 300
Pair of curved beech armchairs
Austria, the beginning of the twentieth century
Greatly desired armrests, Paglia di Vienna seats, accompanied by dark red leather cushions, defects
Lot N. 300
Pair of curved beech armchairs
Austria, the beginning of the twentieth century
Greatly desired armrests, Paglia di Vienna seats, accompanied by dark red leather cushions, defects