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. 31
Lot of silverware
composed of a plate with a cord edge and a pair of underbottilla, GRIPS 710 (3)
Lot N. 31
Lot of silverware
composed of a plate with a cord edge and a pair of underbottilla, GRIPS 710 (3)
Lot N. 32
Pair of silver candelabrin
Three holders and a central Bobeche, on foot Lobato, GL Total 1100
Lot N. 32
Pair of silver candelabrin
Three holders and a central Bobeche, on foot Lobato, GL Total 1100
Lot N. 35
Series of three silver glasses, Brandimarte Florence
thrown with various types of flowers including capers and pervinca, slight defects, gr 590, h cm 15
Lot N. 35
Series of three silver glasses, Brandimarte Florence
thrown with various types of flowers including capers and pervinca, slight defects, gr 590, h cm 15
Lot N. 36
Lot of silver table accessories
Composed of a pair of wine carafes, Oliera, two underbottillas, combined with salt and glass pepper and metal, GL Overall Net 860
Lot N. 36
Lot of silver table accessories
Composed of a pair of wine carafes, Oliera, two underbottillas, combined with salt and glass pepper and metal, GL Overall Net 860
Lot N. 38
Lot of silverware
composed of a tray with a chiseled edge with festoons, a sausage and a small bowl, GUL GR 836
Lot N. 38
Lot of silverware
composed of a tray with a chiseled edge with festoons, a sausage and a small bowl, GUL GR 836
Lot N. 40
Lot of vintage silverware
Composed of a solitaire coffee maker with ebanized wooden handle, a small salver, London 1916 and a saucer, GRI overall 612
Lot N. 40
Lot of vintage silverware
Composed of a solitaire coffee maker with ebanized wooden handle, a small salver, London 1916 and a saucer, GRI overall 612
Lot N. 42
Miscellanea of silver spoons
beginning of the twentieth century
combined with two cake forks, GUL GL 354
Lot N. 42
Miscellanea of silver spoons
beginning of the twentieth century
combined with two cake forks, GUL GL 354
Lot N. 43
Miscellanea of Lega napkins in silver
beginning of the twentieth century
and a few teaspoons, GR 242
Lot N. 43
Miscellanea of Lega napkins in silver
beginning of the twentieth century
and a few teaspoons, GR 242
Lot N. 46
Silver pocket watch
beginning of the twentieth century
combined with a devotional medal in glazes, defects
Lot N. 46
Silver pocket watch
beginning of the twentieth century
combined with a devotional medal in glazes, defects
Lot N. 52
Lot of silver ninnoli
consisting of three keychain and a small group depicting the pig, gr 43
Lot N. 52
Lot of silver ninnoli
consisting of three keychain and a small group depicting the pig, gr 43
Lot N. 55
Silver sugar and saliere set in silver
Model like swans with blue glass tray, consisting of a torque of saliere and a sugar bowl accompanied by spoonf [..]
Lot N. 55
Silver sugar and saliere set in silver
Model like swans with blue glass tray, consisting of a torque of saliere and a sugar bowl accompanied by spoonf [..]
