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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. 121
Leonetto Cappiello
(1875 - 1842)
Réglisse sanguinède
Affiche with lithography on paper, in the frame, some defects, 133x93 cm
Lot N. 121
Leonetto Cappiello
(1875 - 1842)
Réglisse sanguinède
Affiche with lithography on paper, in the frame, some defects, 133x93 cm
Lot N. 123
Great Murano blown glass mirror
19th century
internal frame in a molated mirror with volutes and acanthus leaves, the external one shaped with coloring ribbon [..], 150x80 cm
Lot N. 123
Great Murano blown glass mirror
19th century
internal frame in a molated mirror with volutes and acanthus leaves, the external one shaped with coloring ribbon [..], 150x80 cm
Lot N. 124
Collection of five vintage walking sticks
XIX/XX century
of various foggia and size, one with zoomorphic pommel, some with silver coated pommel, combined with umbrella [..]
Lot N. 124
Collection of five vintage walking sticks
XIX/XX century
of various foggia and size, one with zoomorphic pommel, some with silver coated pommel, combined with umbrella [..]
Lot N. 125
Golden bronze fireplace triptych and porcelain
France, the end of the 19th century
Details in porcelain painted with floral motifs and gallant scenes, consisting of clock and couple of candelabr [..], h cm 40x30x16, h cm 49 (3)
Lot N. 125
Golden bronze fireplace triptych and porcelain
France, the end of the 19th century
Details in porcelain painted with floral motifs and gallant scenes, consisting of clock and couple of candelabr [..], h cm 40x30x16, h cm 49 (3)
Lot N. 127
Ester in the presence of King Assuero
Flanders, Audenaarde, half of the seventeenth century
Papest tapestry and silk in which the biblical scene in which the young Ester, in the full shiny of her beauty [..], 250x290 cm
Lot N. 127
Ester in the presence of King Assuero
Flanders, Audenaarde, half of the seventeenth century
Papest tapestry and silk in which the biblical scene in which the young Ester, in the full shiny of her beauty [..], 250x290 cm
Lot N. 128
Ancient walnut door
XVII/XVIII century
carved with shaped reserves and rosettes, in the lower part two branches between pulled pulled with tortile col [..], cm 190x82
Lot N. 128
Ancient walnut door
XVII/XVIII century
carved with shaped reserves and rosettes, in the lower part two branches between pulled pulled with tortile col [..], cm 190x82
Lot N. 129
Porcelain ink
Polychrome painting with flowers, butterflies and birds, surmounted by an oriental figure in traditional clothes, [..], h cm 18
Lot N. 129
Porcelain ink
Polychrome painting with flowers, butterflies and birds, surmounted by an oriental figure in traditional clothes, [..], h cm 18
Lot N. 130
Two decorative groups
A depicting a shepherd, the other in Biscuit depicting two young people with dog (defect), signed, h cm 34
Lot N. 130
Two decorative groups
A depicting a shepherd, the other in Biscuit depicting two young people with dog (defect), signed, h cm 34
Lot N. 132
Trittico da camino in bronzo dorato
Francia, prima metà del XIX secolo
composto da una coppia di candelabri con due bracci portacandele a voluta ed un orologio da tavolo sormontato [..], h da cm 26 a cm 35 (3)
Lot N. 132
Trittico da camino in bronzo dorato
Francia, prima metà del XIX secolo
composto da una coppia di candelabri con due bracci portacandele a voluta ed un orologio da tavolo sormontato [..], h da cm 26 a cm 35 (3)
Lot N. 133
Fragment of NTSHAL, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakuba people
Equatorial Africa, the beginning of the twentieth century
fragment in jiuta, defects, cm 61x93
Lot N. 133
Fragment of NTSHAL, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakuba people
Equatorial Africa, the beginning of the twentieth century
fragment in jiuta, defects, cm 61x93
Lot N. 134
Small white porcelain jug from Dehua
China, 18th century
in white porcelain, pear body with spout handle, relief decoration of flower branches, a restoration, H 12 cm, Diam 5 cm
Lot N. 134
Small white porcelain jug from Dehua
China, 18th century
in white porcelain, pear body with spout handle, relief decoration of flower branches, a restoration, H 12 cm, Diam 5 cm
Lot N. 135
Table lamp with tin and copper alloy base
China, XIX/20th century
Base in tin and copper alloy, square form with stylized taotie motifs in archaistic style, later adapted as a [..], cm with lampshade 94x45/ h cm 45
Lot N. 135
Table lamp with tin and copper alloy base
China, XIX/20th century
Base in tin and copper alloy, square form with stylized taotie motifs in archaistic style, later adapted as a [..], cm with lampshade 94x45/ h cm 45
Lot N. 136
Large porcelain vase pink family with turquoise background background
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century, Qianlong brand
Of extraordinary presence, the vase has elongated globular body and flared neck, entirely covered by a bright [..], h cm 89, diam 33 cm
Lot N. 136
Large porcelain vase pink family with turquoise background background
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century, Qianlong brand
Of extraordinary presence, the vase has elongated globular body and flared neck, entirely covered by a bright [..], h cm 89, diam 33 cm
Lot N. 137
Porcelain teapot with "Duibai" and reservations with bogu and flowers
China, 18th century
globular body, polychrome decoration in reserves (kaiguang) with bogu (antiques) and floral motifs, background [..], H 12 cm, Diam 12 cm
Lot N. 137
Porcelain teapot with "Duibai" and reservations with bogu and flowers
China, 18th century
globular body, polychrome decoration in reserves (kaiguang) with bogu (antiques) and floral motifs, background [..], H 12 cm, Diam 12 cm
Lot N. 138
Porcelain teapot rosa family
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
large octagonal body, polychrome decoration with figural scene, h 16 cm, diam 13 cm 13
Lot N. 138
Porcelain teapot rosa family
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
large octagonal body, polychrome decoration with figural scene, h 16 cm, diam 13 cm 13
Lot N. 139
Group of three blue white porcelain
China, Ming dynasty
bowl, lidded jar and cup with floral decoration, h from 8 to 10 cm
Lot N. 139
Group of three blue white porcelain
China, Ming dynasty
bowl, lidded jar and cup with floral decoration, h from 8 to 10 cm
Lot N. 140
A bronze garlic-head bottle
China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
in bronze, of globular form with tall neck surmounted by a garlic-bulb shaped mouth, the surface covered with [..], h cm 35
Lot N. 140
A bronze garlic-head bottle
China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
in bronze, of globular form with tall neck surmounted by a garlic-bulb shaped mouth, the surface covered with [..], h cm 35
Lot N. 145
Golden bronze table watch
France, half of the 19th century
topped with a group depicting a lady in seventeenth -century clothes with a small organ, silver dial with Roman [..]
Lot N. 145
Golden bronze table watch
France, half of the 19th century
topped with a group depicting a lady in seventeenth -century clothes with a small organ, silver dial with Roman [..]
Lot N. 146
Golden bronze table watch
France, first half of the 19th century
White enamel dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by a female figure in classic clothes depicting allegory of [..]
Lot N. 146
Golden bronze table watch
France, first half of the 19th century
White enamel dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by a female figure in classic clothes depicting allegory of [..]
Lot N. 147
Stefano Della Bella
(1610 - 1664)
Rest in Egypt
Ocquforce, in carved and golden wooden frame, matrix 24.5x19.5 cm
Lot N. 147
Stefano Della Bella
(1610 - 1664)
Rest in Egypt
Ocquforce, in carved and golden wooden frame, matrix 24.5x19.5 cm
Lot N. 149
Official in brass
beginning of the twentieth century
enamel dial with Roman numerals, with a charge key, operation to be verified
Lot N. 149
Official in brass
beginning of the twentieth century
enamel dial with Roman numerals, with a charge key, operation to be verified
Lot N. 150
Ukiyo-e
second half of the nineteenth century
wood cut print depicting young woman sitting on a terrace, in the frame, some defects, 35.5x25 cm
Lot N. 150
Ukiyo-e
second half of the nineteenth century
wood cut print depicting young woman sitting on a terrace, in the frame, some defects, 35.5x25 cm