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. 571
Series of two cherry well armchairs
beginning of the nineteenth century
saber legs, covered in blue silk, some defects
Lot N. 571
Series of two cherry well armchairs
beginning of the nineteenth century
saber legs, covered in blue silk, some defects
Lot N. 573
Medici Vaso in Terracotta
beginning of the twentieth century
painted in imitation of Calcedonio in various shades of brown, restorations, h cm 51x38
Lot N. 573
Medici Vaso in Terracotta
beginning of the twentieth century
painted in imitation of Calcedonio in various shades of brown, restorations, h cm 51x38
Lot N. 576
Series of four cherry well armchairs
beginning of the nineteenth century
saber legs, covered in blue silk, some defects
Lot N. 576
Series of four cherry well armchairs
beginning of the nineteenth century
saber legs, covered in blue silk, some defects
Lot N. 578
Due complementi di arredo
una poltrona da scrivania rivestita in pelle nere ed un lume da scrivania in metallo, entrambi di gusto moderno [..], sedia h cm 108x58x45
Lot N. 578
Due complementi di arredo
una poltrona da scrivania rivestita in pelle nere ed un lume da scrivania in metallo, entrambi di gusto moderno [..], sedia h cm 108x58x45
Lot N. 579
Two oak furnishing accessories
early twentieth century
an étagère trigger and a boot door
Lot N. 579
Two oak furnishing accessories
early twentieth century
an étagère trigger and a boot door
Lot N. 580
Veranda or bamboo garden ennsamble
composed of three -seater sofa with cushions covered in white fabric, coffee table and support table, defects
Lot N. 580
Veranda or bamboo garden ennsamble
composed of three -seater sofa with cushions covered in white fabric, coffee table and support table, defects
Lot N. 581
Figure in the Victorian terraglia
Staffordshire, about 1860
depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi with "Libertè" banner
Lot N. 581
Figure in the Victorian terraglia
Staffordshire, about 1860
depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi with "Libertè" banner
Lot N. 582
Figure in the Victorian terraglia
Staffordshire, about 1860
depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi with "Garibaldi at home" registration
Lot N. 582
Figure in the Victorian terraglia
Staffordshire, about 1860
depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi with "Garibaldi at home" registration
Lot N. 584
Great figure in glossy and painted chalk
beginning of the twentieth century
depicting an enchanting of snakes, some defects
Lot N. 584
Great figure in glossy and painted chalk
beginning of the twentieth century
depicting an enchanting of snakes, some defects
Lot N. 587
Group in the Victorian terraglia
Staffordshire, about 1860
depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi and his horse
Lot N. 587
Group in the Victorian terraglia
Staffordshire, about 1860
depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi and his horse
Lot N. 589
Lightened bed in walnut
beginning of the twentieth century
Made in empire style with golden bronze details, defects, h from 100 cm to 158 cm
Lot N. 589
Lightened bed in walnut
beginning of the twentieth century
Made in empire style with golden bronze details, defects, h from 100 cm to 158 cm
Lot N. 591
Lot of furnishing accessories
composed of a weather station with watch on wooden shield and a binoculars within custody, operation to be veri [..]
Lot N. 591
Lot of furnishing accessories
composed of a weather station with watch on wooden shield and a binoculars within custody, operation to be veri [..]
Lot N. 592
Lot of furnishing accessories
Composed of an art nouveau gueridon, a glazed terracotta garden stool, a pailolo and a copper bowl, some defect [..], (4)
Lot N. 592
Lot of furnishing accessories
Composed of an art nouveau gueridon, a glazed terracotta garden stool, a pailolo and a copper bowl, some defect [..], (4)
Lot N. 593
Wall watch with ebanized wooden frame
second half of the nineteenth century
White enamel dial with Roman numerals, operation to be verified
Lot N. 593
Wall watch with ebanized wooden frame
second half of the nineteenth century
White enamel dial with Roman numerals, operation to be verified
Lot N. 594
Screen
beginning of the twentieth century
Four silk -coated doors with chinoiserie motifs
Lot N. 594
Screen
beginning of the twentieth century
Four silk -coated doors with chinoiserie motifs
Lot N. 598
Padded sofa and covered in dark red leather
end of the nineteenth century
feet with wheels, accompanied by fragments of the coating, h cm 90x154x78
Lot N. 598
Padded sofa and covered in dark red leather
end of the nineteenth century
feet with wheels, accompanied by fragments of the coating, h cm 90x154x78
