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. 1141
Two plants of oleandro
a magenta color, the other white color, h 130 cm, Diam plastic Vase 34 cm
Lot N. 1141
Two plants of oleandro
a magenta color, the other white color, h 130 cm, Diam plastic Vase 34 cm
Lot N. 1145
Lot of plants
an elastic ficus, a monstera and an eucalyptus, h from 76 cm to 150 cm, Diam Vase 16 cm (3)
Lot N. 1145
Lot of plants
an elastic ficus, a monstera and an eucalyptus, h from 76 cm to 150 cm, Diam Vase 16 cm (3)
Lot N. 1148
Two house plants
A Spatifillum and a Philodendron Scandens, h from 50 cm to 90 cm, diam pot 18 cm to cm 21
Lot N. 1148
Two house plants
A Spatifillum and a Philodendron Scandens, h from 50 cm to 90 cm, diam pot 18 cm to cm 21
Lot N. 1149
Two house plants
A Spatifillum and a Philodendron Scandens, h from 50 cm to 90 cm, diam pot 18 cm to cm 21
Lot N. 1149
Two house plants
A Spatifillum and a Philodendron Scandens, h from 50 cm to 90 cm, diam pot 18 cm to cm 21
Lot N. 1151
Lot of plants
A Croton, an Anthurium and a Scandens, h from 28 cm to 60 cm, DIAM Vase 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 1151
Lot of plants
A Croton, an Anthurium and a Scandens, h from 28 cm to 60 cm, DIAM Vase 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 1152
Lot of plants
A Monstera, an Anthurium and a Croton, h from 40 to 50 cm, diam vase 15 cm to 20 cm (3)
Lot N. 1152
Lot of plants
A Monstera, an Anthurium and a Croton, h from 40 to 50 cm, diam vase 15 cm to 20 cm (3)
Lot N. 1154
Two house plants
A Spatiphyllum and a Rationsalis, h from 30 to 80 cm, diam vase 15 cm to 21 cm
Lot N. 1154
Two house plants
A Spatiphyllum and a Rationsalis, h from 30 to 80 cm, diam vase 15 cm to 21 cm
Lot N. 1155
Lot of plants
A Monstera, a Croton and an elastic ficus, H from 44 cm to 60 cm, Diam Vase 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 1155
Lot of plants
A Monstera, a Croton and an elastic ficus, H from 44 cm to 60 cm, Diam Vase 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 1161
Four apartment plants
a spathiphyllum and three small ferns, h from 30 to 80 cm, Diam Vase 12 cm to 21 cm (4)
Lot N. 1161
Four apartment plants
a spathiphyllum and three small ferns, h from 30 to 80 cm, Diam Vase 12 cm to 21 cm (4)
Lot N. 1162
Lot of plants
an elastic ficus, a guzmania and an anthurium, h from 40 to 60 cm, Diam Vase 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 1162
Lot of plants
an elastic ficus, a guzmania and an anthurium, h from 40 to 60 cm, Diam Vase 15 cm (3)
Lot N. 1164
Lot of two plants
A Spatiphyllum and Ficus Elastic, H from 70 cm to 80 cm, diam vase 15 cm to cm 21
Lot N. 1164
Lot of two plants
A Spatiphyllum and Ficus Elastic, H from 70 cm to 80 cm, diam vase 15 cm to cm 21