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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. 541
Carlo Scarpa for Venini dish
Murano, 1945 ca.
In blown glass with lattimo concentric spiral design. Signed at acid Venini Murano Italia., Diam. Cm. 27
Lot N. 541
Carlo Scarpa for Venini dish
Murano, 1945 ca.
In blown glass with lattimo concentric spiral design. Signed at acid Venini Murano Italia., Diam. Cm. 27
Lot N. 542
Triton glass sculpture
Murano, 1970 ca.
resting on tortile iridescent crystal column., H cm. 28
Lot N. 542
Triton glass sculpture
Murano, 1970 ca.
resting on tortile iridescent crystal column., H cm. 28
Lot N. 543
Vittorio Zecchin candle holder for Venini
Murano, 1950 ca.
in red glass with the application of a transparent crystal element as a conjunction between the holder and foot [..], H cm. 31
Lot N. 543
Vittorio Zecchin candle holder for Venini
Murano, 1950 ca.
in red glass with the application of a transparent crystal element as a conjunction between the holder and foot [..], H cm. 31
Lot N. 544
Schnauzer dog figure in smoke colour glass
Murano, 80s
with polychrome applications of various elements., H cm. 31.5
Lot N. 544
Schnauzer dog figure in smoke colour glass
Murano, 80s
with polychrome applications of various elements., H cm. 31.5
Lot N. 545
Bartovier & Toso ribbed cup
Murano, 80s
in trasparent crystal with bubbles and green shade., Diam.
Lot N. 545
Bartovier & Toso ribbed cup
Murano, 80s
in trasparent crystal with bubbles and green shade., Diam.
Lot N. 546
Cup F.lli Toso
Murano, 1925 ca.
A multicolor murrine, small handles applied hot, wavy edge., L. cm. 15.5
Lot N. 546
Cup F.lli Toso
Murano, 1925 ca.
A multicolor murrine, small handles applied hot, wavy edge., L. cm. 15.5
Lot N. 547
Archimede Seguso cup (attributed)
Murano, 1950s
in crystal and gold leaf, large green stain of irregular shape inside., L. cm. 19
Lot N. 547
Archimede Seguso cup (attributed)
Murano, 1950s
in crystal and gold leaf, large green stain of irregular shape inside., L. cm. 19
Lot N. 548
Black beech punch armchair
Blind folder with small roses, grooved pin legs, seat covered in black pastel tones fabric, slight defects, h cm 72
Lot N. 548
Black beech punch armchair
Blind folder with small roses, grooved pin legs, seat covered in black pastel tones fabric, slight defects, h cm 72
Lot N. 549
Lower Library Loaded in walnut
first half of the twentieth century
some defects, h cm 100x90x30
Lot N. 549
Lower Library Loaded in walnut
first half of the twentieth century
some defects, h cm 100x90x30
Lot N. 550
Series of ten chairs in walnut
Thirties
Ebanized details, backs with horizontal traverse, leather -covered seats, defects, h 90x40x42 cm
Lot N. 550
Series of ten chairs in walnut
Thirties
Ebanized details, backs with horizontal traverse, leather -covered seats, defects, h 90x40x42 cm
Lot N. 552
Gaming table with a tissue with a leakage in mahogany
Thirties
interior covered in green cloth, defects, h cm 74x53x53, open 74x105x105
Lot N. 552
Gaming table with a tissue with a leakage in mahogany
Thirties
interior covered in green cloth, defects, h cm 74x53x53, open 74x105x105
Lot N. 553
Walnut and chromed metal table
first half of the twentieth century
two shelves, defects, h cm 69x71x40
Lot N. 553
Walnut and chromed metal table
first half of the twentieth century
two shelves, defects, h cm 69x71x40
Lot N. 561
High vase sticks holder in terracotta
Painted in tones of green, pierced with rings motif
Lot N. 561
High vase sticks holder in terracotta
Painted in tones of green, pierced with rings motif
Lot N. 562
Barometer, J. Cetta London
second half of the nineteenth century
operation to be verified
Lot N. 562
Barometer, J. Cetta London
second half of the nineteenth century
operation to be verified
Lot N. 563
Triumph of fruit in terracotta
realistically made of polychrome as a pyramid within a basket, h 70 cm
Lot N. 563
Triumph of fruit in terracotta
realistically made of polychrome as a pyramid within a basket, h 70 cm
Lot N. 568
Terracotta amphora vase
Painted in the tones of green and yellow, two dual -desired anse (one with restoration), packed body with counterpoint [..], h cm 50
Lot N. 568
Terracotta amphora vase
Painted in the tones of green and yellow, two dual -desired anse (one with restoration), packed body with counterpoint [..], h cm 50
Lot N. 569
Series of two cherry well armchairs
beginning of the nineteenth century
saber legs, covered in blue silk, some defects
Lot N. 569
Series of two cherry well armchairs
beginning of the nineteenth century
saber legs, covered in blue silk, some defects
Lot N. 570
Medici Vaso in Terracotta
beginning of the twentieth century
Painted in imitation of Calcedonio in the tones of ancient rose, slight cooking defects, h cm 51x38
Lot N. 570
Medici Vaso in Terracotta
beginning of the twentieth century
Painted in imitation of Calcedonio in the tones of ancient rose, slight cooking defects, h cm 51x38