Applied Art auctions
![[ The First Polish Globe from the Second Polish Republic ] - Published by SP.Z.O.O. Pomoc szkolna; produced by A. Nowosielski and cartographer W. Główczewski - Warsaw, ca. 1920](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217701_1w.webp)
![[ The First Polish Globe from the Second Polish Republic ] - Published by SP.Z.O.O. Pomoc szkolna; produced by A. Nowosielski and cartographer W. Główczewski - Warsaw, ca. 1920](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217701_2w.webp)
A Polish globe from the Second Polish Republic era—published by SP.Z.O.O. Pomoc Szkolna, produced by A. Nowosielski, cartography by W. Główczewski—Warsaw, ca. 1920 One of the first (perhaps the first?) Polish globes published after the restoration of independence in 1918. The cartographic design was prepared by Władysław Główczewski— owner of a renowned Warsaw lithographic workshop...
![A globe by Columbus-Erdglobus with a compass from the 1940s (height: 55 cm), [Art Deco]](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217691_1w.webp)
![A globe by Columbus-Erdglobus with a compass from the 1940s (height: 55 cm), [Art Deco]](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217691_2w.webp)
Columbus-Erdglobus Globe with Compass from the 1940s [Art Deco] A physical globe, made in Germany in the 1940s by the renowned Columbus company. Wooden base in a style typical of the Art Deco period, featuring a small compass. Minor stains and scuffs. Overall condition: very good. Height: 55 [cm] A large globe from the World War II era, with vivid colors still intact and in very nice condition.
![Astronomical Globe of the Sky (Himmelsglobus) - Columbus Verlag, 1950s [rare]](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217705_1w.webp)
![Astronomical Globe of the Sky (Himmelsglobus) - Columbus Verlag, 1950s [rare]](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217705_2w.webp)
Celestial Globe (Himmelsglobus) – Columbus Verlag, 1950s. Publisher: Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin / Stuttgart, Germany. Scientific editor: Prof. Dr. Johannes Riem (1868–1945)—a renowned German astronomer and theologian. Cartographic design: C. Luther. Model / Catalog No.: 1296. Date: ca. 1950–1955 (the dual location notation—Berlin and Stuttgart—indicates the period imm...
![Globus - School Supplies Factory, Warsaw 1975 [ Height: 61 cm ]](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217689_1w.webp)
![Globus - School Supplies Factory, Warsaw 1975 [ Height: 61 cm ]](https://img1.one.bid/img/10258/3217689_2w.webp)
Globe - School Supplies Factory, Warsaw 1975 [Height: 61 cm] Physical globe. Scratches, localized damage, and dirt. Overall condition: good. A large globe from the 1970s.
Height x diameter: 49 x 36 cm. rare and refined birdcage in finely carved and engraved bone, with a base decorated with intertwined geometric motifs and floral friezes painted in polychrome. Arched structure with zoomorphic elements, symbols, and traditional symbols. Inside, small birds carved with great skill. Black lacquered wooden base support. Item condition grading: **** good.
Universal Globe by Prof. Dr. A. Krause, published by the “FALCO” Natural Science Workshop, ca. 1920 Place of publication: Czechoslovakia, Moravian Ostrava – Mariánské Hory (Czech: Mor. Ostrava – Mar. Hory) Diameter of the globe: 21 cm Scale: 1 : 60,000,000 It features a comprehensive legend (Explanation of Symbols): It includes, among other things, markings for major rail lines (Hlav...
PHOTOCHROMS. An album of Swiss landscapes. Photochrom Zürich [before January 1, 1894]. An album measuring approximately 38 × 28 cm, containing 26 original photochromes on 13 pages, mounted two per page (one on each side), in decorative, gilded frames. Views of Switzerland. Prints signed within the composition “P.Z.” [Photochrom Zürich] and bearing gilded signatures. Original luxury bind...
Height x width x depth: 72 x 46 x 12 cm gilded, with figurative wooden inlays. The cornice is dominated by a large radial shell valve beneath which horses are galloping. The structure is adorned with figures of cherubs and female allegories, whose skin is rendered in a light finish, creating a striking visual contrast with the burnished gold of the acanthus scrolls. Item condition grading: ***...
Height x diameter: 60 x 31 cm made of marble, neoclassical style, with the central section carved in a bean-pod pattern.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with i...
LEONARDO VAN DER VINNE (ambito di) Wood and mother-of-pearl casket - Florence, 17th-18th century
2 000 EUR
Height x width x depth: 16 x 34 x 15 cm. Walnut veneer and inlaid with fruit wood and mother-of-pearl with floral and flower motifs. Fitted with a marenghi drawer and hinged lid concealing numerous compartments. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; missing keys.
Height x width x depth: 14 x 40 x 33 cm in walnut wood inlaid with fruit wood, with the base finely carved with leaf motifs and resting on four feral legs, the top inlaid with floral motifs and a mythological scene; on the inside we find floral and geometric inlays that further embellish the object. The mirror is tilting and can become a dressing table. Item condition grading:****good
Height x width x depth: 140 x 118 x 27 cm with an oval frame gilded with gold leaf. At the base, relief carvings depicting stylized bouquets of flowers. At the top, asymmetrical volutes culminating in a plume of leaves; in the center, a cherub peeks out from among the volutes. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensu...
Height x width x depth: 156 x 37 x 37 cm a monumental pair of decorative pieces, each consisting of a tapered column and a large crater vase in the neoclassical style, crafted from finely carved polychrome marble.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.Th...
Height x width x depth: 47 x 45 x 29 cm Antique box with wooden structure veneered with elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely engraved and finished with ink. Rectangular in shape and resting on four spherical feet, it fastens at the front with a small metal lock plate. The exterior surface features intricate penwork decoration, with garla...
Height x width x depth: 118 x 50 x 50 cm in the neoclassical style, resting on polychrome marble bases with diamond-shaped inlays.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.The sculpture is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects com...
Height x width: 47 x 150 cm An epigraphic inscription engraved in gold on a black background, set within a carved and gilded frame featuring undulating acanthus leaves and opposing volutes. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width x depth: 19 x 30 x 21 cm a monumental desk inkwell, modeled after a neoclassical architectural structure, with facades punctuated by columns, pilasters, and decorative medallions. The top is crowned by a sculpture depicting the Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus. Two inkwells with lids are integrated into the upper section on either side of the she-wolf. The entire piece res...
Height x width: 29 x 30 cm featuring a black silhouette in profile of John Courage, founder of the historic London brewery in 1787. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width: 40 x 20 cm Northern Europe, depicting two naval ensigns from the late 17th century. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width: 20 x 12,5 cm With a banded frame decorated with leaf and bead motifs, surmounted by a pediment featuring a royal crown set among intertwined laurel and oak branches. The back features a folding support stand for tabletop display. Stamped on the back with “A.C.F.” (Ateliers de Cuivres de France), this was a prestigious Parisian consortium and workshop specializing in artisti...
Height × width × depth: 11 × 18 × 14 cm Oval in shape, with a domed lid. The structure is made of walnut wood, covered in red velvet, onto which are applied bands and plaques of gilded bronze featuring plant and geometric motifs, secured with headless nails. The lid features a bronze grille with rhomboidal links that covers the entire upper surface. On the front, the central lock is made o...
Height x width x depth: 17 x 32 x 22 cm a ebonized wooden box with fine brass inlay; the pieces are decorated and surrounded by flowers, each likely bearing the monogram “EM,” and signed on the lock “L. Aucoc Aîné à Paris” . 12 pieces with silver parts (two pieces missing), a manicure set (some items missing), and various leather boxes containing other beauty items. The weight of th...
Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 188 x 142 x 20 cm with a finely carved frame featuring scrolls and plant motifs. On either side, supporting the sides, are two full-relief caryatids; on the front of the cornice and the lower section, floral garlands come together to form a single, unified piece. Louis XVI period, in gold and lacquer. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good sta...
Height x diameter: 35 x 27 cm gilded bronze base, at the corners four musician putti holding a porcelain cup in blue, painted with floral motifs, manufacture Sevres. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x diameter: 60 x 32 cm the lower part features vertical ribbing, while the upper part is smooth, as in classic models. Minor imperfections.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.The sculpture is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear...
Height x diameter: 28 x 11.5 cm Two-handled vase with polychrome decoration depicting two maidens, the lid with fleur-de-lis final. Dresden marks. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width: 51 x 35 cm in small, golden pieces. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x diameter: 12 x 8 cm with a conical-topped lid, ending in a spherical knob surmounted by a movable handle. The surface, entirely decorated with polychrome enamel, features a geometric lattice pattern on a turquoise enamel background, enlivened by plant motifs. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with...
Height x diameter: 34 x 18 cm. Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red and gilt, in the typical Imari palette.The baluster-shaped bodies are adorned with floral reserves featuring peonies and chrysanthemums amid stylised foliage and cartouches. The domed covers are surmounted by finials modelled as Buddhist lions (Foo dogs), finely painted in polychrome enamels.Each vase displays a ba...
Height x width: 107 x 80 cm. Interior: 75 x 58 cm in the Rococo style, characterized by intricate openwork and rich rocaille decoration. The cornice features a central cartouche.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preserv...
Height x width x depth: 110 x 86 x 14 cm In the Louis XVI style, the frames are topped by ornate cornices shaped like a knotted ribbon (a “love bow”). The two mirrors appear in several scenes from the Gomorra II and III series.Mirrors replaced. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use ove...
Height x diameter: 34 x 14 cmsigned in grey "9 x". Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width x depth: 39 x 20 x 12 cm hand-painted porcelain, featuring two prominent circular medallions depicting sacred scenes of the Virgin and Child and the infant Saint John. The side handles are shaped like winged figures. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width x depth: 22 x 64 x 30 cm with a central body featuring a curvilinear profile. The surface is coated with a two-tone enamel whose shimmering effects enhance its three-dimensional appearance.Marked “6760” on the bottom. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width x depth: 13 x 26 x 13 cm Signed by G.D. Manetti (1875–1925), a bronze artist and sculptor from Empoli.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.The sculpture is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate w...
Height x width: 40 x 20 cm depicting two naval ensigns from the late 17th century. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Height x width x depth: 38 x 26 x 46 cm with their trunks pointing downward, adorned with a ceremonial saddlecloth.This lot is currently in storage with the owner.To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.Missing an ear.
A distinctive 18th-century wall mirror featuring a bold contrast between the deep, dark ebonized frame and applied gilded carved ornaments. The design is punctuated by recurring decorative gilt motifs—including acanthus and shell-inspired elements—placed at the corners and along the centers of each rail, creating a rhythmic and balanced aesthetic. The frame maintains its historical charact...
Height x width: 104 x 76 cm composed of polychrome diamond-shaped tiles on a glossy cobalt blue lattice background. The background is enlivened by floating planetary spheres in a graphic, spatialist style. The work is signed in two places: it bears the manufacturer’s engraving “Ceramica Joo Milano” with a circular mark in the lower right corner, and the master decorator’s handwritten s...
Height x width x depth: 20 x 41 x 23 cm manufactured by the historic Swiss company Reuge in Sainte-Croix. It features an interchangeable cylinder system. The music box is veneered in fine walnut burl, and the lid is embellished with an intricate floral inlay design made of fruitwoods. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects ...
Height x width x depth: 46 x 47 x 30 cm in the Neoclassical style, decorated with relief vine garlands. The upper rim is molded, the side handles are scroll-shaped and rest on rosettes, and the baluster foot sits on a square base. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time. A decorati...
Height x diameter: 83 x 24 cm painted with floral motifs, featuring brass accents. Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
varnished wood, bone, mother-of-pearl; 60.5 x 36 cm (each panel); signed on each panel at the bottom; Japan, second half of the 19th century Two decorative rectangular panels forming a single unit, featuring an appliqué of bone carvings depicting twigs, flowers, and birds, as well as elements of bone and mother-of-pearl. Condition: bone loss in many places.
Height x width: 86 x 72 cm. Height x width of opening: 46.5 x 63 cm. with engraved leaf motifs and scrollwork along the entire band.This lot is currently in storage in Verona with the owner. To view it in person, please contact:f.damelio@bertolamifineart.comc.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com Item condition grading: **** good.The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defe...
polychrome wood; 30.5 x 26.5 x 10.5 cm. Western Europe (France, Germany?), early 19th century. The consoles are in an antique gold color; the bodies consist of an openwork composition, at the center of which is a deeply carved shell motif and symmetrical, S-shaped volutes decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers; the top features a smooth, semicircular shelf with an edge adorned with a serra...
Hutsul jug, wood decorated with pyrography and bells, height 28 cm; one bell is missing, but this does not affect the overall appearance of the item.
An ornate 19th-century Italianate Renaissance Revival (Stile Rinascimento) tabernacle wall mirror. The frame is executed in a rich palette of gilt and polychrome, featuring an architectural design with a deeply molded overhanging cornice. The pilasters are adorned with elaborate foliate and grotesque gilded scrollwork on a dark ground. The base displays a prominent cartouche inscribed with the...
This exquisite pair of 18th-century Rococo mirrors exemplifies the elegance and fluid ornamentation of the period. The mirrors are designed as mirror-symmetrical counterparts, featuring the characteristic asymmetrical "C" and "S" scrolls, organic leaf carvings, and intricate rocaille motifs typical of the Rococo style. The frames are crafted from carved wood and retain their original gilding, ...
bronze, stone; diameter 12 cm; height 7 cm; marked on the back: BRACIA / ŁOPIEŃSCY Poland, Warsaw, 20th century A business card holder in the form of a round, slightly recessed bowl, with a semi-relief bust of Mephistopheles on the rim.
A large, elaborately decorated decorative frame featuring a rich combination of giltwood carving and painted floral accents. The piece is distinguished by a prominent crest topped with an oil-painted panel depicting a pastoral allegorical scene with figures in a landscape. The frame is further adorned with gilded shell motifs at the corners and central rectangular panels hand-painted with vibr...
This charming, small-scale holy water font (Weihwasserbecken) is an authentic piece of ecclesiastical art dating to the 17th century. Carved from a warm-toned marble, the basin is shaped in a stylized, organic lobed form that resembles a natural shell or a blossoming flower. The craftsmanship is modest yet refined, emphasizing the tactile quality of the stone and the graceful, flowing contours...
A magnificent and finely crafted Rococo wall mirror, exemplifying the exuberant elegance of the mid-18th-century style. The frame is richly adorned with intricate, asymmetrical carvings characteristic of the period, featuring exuberant C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and delicate lattice-work detailing. The elaborate crest is dominated by a central shell ornament flanked by foliate elements t...
This tripod vessel is an elegant example of Japanese metalwork, designed in the ding style—a form inspired by ancient Chinese ritual bronzes. The rounded basin is supported by three sturdy legs and features two upright loop handles. The exterior is intricately decorated with relief motifs, including taotie masks and geometric patterns, executed with the technical precision characteristic of ...
This exceptionally large and artfully crafted vessel from the 18th century was likely used for storing bread or as a prestigious storage container. It is constructed from copper and features a protective tin lining on the interior. The round, stepped base supports a slightly conical body, which is adorned with rich, raised relief ornamentation. This decoration features a dynamic composition of...
This exquisite and finely painted small ceramic dish originates from Castelli, an Italian town renowned across Europe for its exceptional majolica production during the 17th and 18th centuries. Featuring a dark brown body glazed in white, the piece showcases intricate, miniature staffage painting rendered in a vibrant palette of orange, blue, green, and brown. The devotional composition depict...
This fine 18th-century German commode features a two-drawer body with a distinctly serpentine, triple-curved front. The cabinetwork showcases masterly walnut veneering inlaid with various contrasting woods, creating sophisticated geometric patterns. The facade is structured into six small fielded panels framed by delicate oval band and scroll (Volute) borders, highlighting the high standard of...
This antique harvest basket, known in German as a Huckelkorb, is a remarkable example of traditional Alpine craftsmanship used specifically for transporting grapes during the harvest. The basket features a distinct chalice-like (beaker) shape, expertly woven from willow rods and resting on a sturdy, small wooden base designed to provide stability when placed on the ground. The upper section is...
Office ashtray, designed by Vladislav Urban, "Rosice" Glassworks, 1960s, pressed glass, dimensions: 20 x 13 x 5 cm, small chip on the corner.
A fine Italianate Renaissance Revival (Stile Rinascimento) gilt and polychrome carved wooden tabernacle-style wall mirror. Structured like a classical architectural facade, the frame features a prominent molded cornice supported by two fluted and twisted Solomonic columns topped with Corinthian capitals. The frieze is centrally adorned with a carved winged cherub head (putto) flanked by scroll...
Zakopane Master Workshops, "Sumak" kilim titled "The Odd Bird," wool, dimensions 98 x 26 cm, label on the back.
A magnificent 19th-century wall mirror featuring an exceptionally detailed, deep-relief carved walnut frame. The design is heavily inspired by Neo-Rococo aesthetics, displaying a symmetrical yet fluid composition of ornate acanthus scrolls, blooming floral motifs, and organic, sweeping curves. The central mirror plate is enclosed by a fine, textured border, further enhancing the intricate craf...
bronze; length: 25.5 cm; marked on the upper part of the blade: P. Tereszczuk Austria-Hungary, Vienna, early 20th century Letter opener with a blade tapering downward and a handle shaped like a woman’s head. Dedication on the blade: Den Liebenschwuerdigen Schwestern / Tennis Club Pirna
A sophisticated 19th-century wall mirror characterized by its bold, architectural frame. The design features a rich contrast between the light-toned wood ground and the applied, dark-stained foliate relief ornaments that accent the corners and the centers of the rails. The frame is further embellished with intricate, flowing floral and scrollwork inlay, reflecting the mid-to-late 19th-century ...
wood, gilding, mirror panel; 95 x 56 cm; mirror: 53 x 40.8 cm. Western Europe, 19th/20th century. A rectangular mirror set in a decorative frame featuring richly carved acanthus leaf motifs at the top and bottom.
