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Antique desk inkwell—marquetry, mother-of-pearl, and blue glass, 19th/20th century Artistic craftsmanship with Oriental/Middle Eastern influences (Sadeli-style technique / geometric inlay) or European eclecticism Materials: Exotic (precious) wood, mother-of-pearl, bone/stained wood (mosaic elements), brass. Condition: very good; the pen holder is missing on one side. The glass insert has no ...
A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a smiling young girl. The figure has finely rendered wavy hair and wears a shawl tied across her chest. The work is carved from a single block of translucent alabaster in warm, honey-colored tones with distinct natural veining. The base is an integral part of the piece and is finished with a rough, rock-like surface. No signatures or identifying marks are...
Ornate cradle-shaped ink blotter (bibularz), Central Europe, early 20th century Material: wood with exceptionally rich, hand-carved decoration. Condition: very good. Dimensions: 13 x 7 [cm]
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A pair of vintage “Gdynia” bookmarks—silk, maritime souvenir, Second Polish Republic Overall condition: very good; minimal fabric loss on the orange bookmark. Dimensions: 5 x 17 [cm] — without fringes Rare.
A small wall-mounted display cabinet or rectangular display case with an arched top, made of hardwood stained in a dark shade reminiscent of mahogany. The piece features a front with a glass-paned door divided vertically into two compartments by a central wooden mullion. The base of the door is fitted with a decorative snap latch made of white metal with leaf-shaped ornamental motifs. The styl...
This solid walnut bench features elaborate high-relief carvings in the Mannerist style. The piece is constructed from walnut panels that display a rich, dark patina. The corner post is embellished with a carved caryatid—a female figure—whose torso transitions into scrollwork and leaf motifs. The front is characterized by a large panel set within a thick, molded frame. The piece rests on a ...
A figurative cast bronze table lamp with a verdigris-green patina finish, standing 100 cm tall. The figure depicts a knight in 17th-century attire, complete with a feathered hat, a detailed doublet, and high boots. The figure holds a metal rod that serves as the lamp’s stem and grips the hilt of a sword with his right hand. The sculpture rests on a circular base decorated with classical arch...
Pair of important porcelain and bronze vases from the early 1900s, 41 cm, early 1900s A refined and elegant pair of two-handled vases with amphora-shaped bodies. The central porcelain structure is embellished with an intense blue/turquoise glaze on the lower section and the circular base. The upper band features rich hand-painted decoration within reserved areas, depicting idealized Arcadian l...
Rare "Column-Style" Coin Scale in Original Box – Complete Set with Weights for the "Doppia di Genova" Numismatics / Antique Scientific Instruments / History of Trade Type: Precision scale for assayers (pocket scale) Period: Late 18th – Early 19th Century Historical and Artistic Description: This exceptional set represents the “survival kit” of a merchant or banker f...
Monumental 19th-century Piedmontese console table in carved and gilded wood with cherubs and masks, 19th century, 175x70, in need of restoration This majestic wall-mounted console table reflects the Italian Baroque style with a complex and elaborate decorative scheme. Crafted from hand-carved wood with a gold leaf finish, the piece features a base with two large, curved cabriole legs that end ...
A Biedermeier-style chest of drawers with two drawers, veneered in fine burl wood, featuring natural partridge-eye grain. The piece features a green marble top set within a gilded metal frame with an openwork design. The front is defined by freestanding columns topped with gilded bronze capitals depicting classical-style warrior busts and decorated with cross-shaped metal appliqués. The upper...
Elegant Antique Two-Door Wooden Display Cabinet / Bookcase with Glass Doors and Lined Back Panel
200 EUR
Elegant Antique Two-Door Wooden Display Cabinet / Bookcase with Glass Doors and Lined Back Panel
Italian Baroque chest of drawers with singing birds, made of walnut, late 17th or early 18th century
1 800 EUR
A large Italian Baroque chest of drawers featuring three large, full-width drawers. The piece is constructed primarily of walnut with inlay decorations and fillets of light-colored wood, likely boxwood or maple. Each drawer front is decorated with three recessed panels defined by bold geometric moldings in relief, a configuration known as panel decoration. These consist of a central horizontal...
A collection consisting of ten walking sticks and two umbrellas dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, displayed in two different decorative umbrella stands. The selection of canes features a variety of handles, including hook-shaped models made of natural woods such as malacca and oak, a cylindrical handle crafted from carved white material, and a gold-toned metal knob with decor...
A rectangular jewelry box from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring a patinated metal frame and glass panels decorated using the verre églomisé technique. The illustrations painted on the back of the glass depict classical architectural views, including the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute on the lid and the Doge’s Palace on the front panel. The metal frame features edges wit...
A freestanding vertical decorative panel, executed in fresco or tempera on plaster, attributable to the Italian school of the Renaissance period. The decoration extends vertically, with a circular medallion at the top enclosing a heraldic shield. The shield features three dark diagonal bands on a light background, each bearing three small circular or star-shaped motifs. The section below is ch...
Pair of three-flame candelabra in gilded, chiseled bronze—Louis XV style, approximately 18 cm
180 EUR
An elegant pair of three-flame candelabra (with two side arms and a tall central shaft) crafted from gilded bronze. The piece reflects the elegance of the French Rococo style (Louis XV style), characterized by sinuous lines, “C”-shaped volutes, and naturalistic floral motifs. The candelabra rest on a cross-shaped base richly decorated with geometric and plant motifs. The central shaft rise...
A large circular serving platter made of tin-glazed earthenware (faience), hand-painted in a palette of cobalt blue, ochre, manganese, and green. The central medallion depicts a 17th-century hunter or gentleman in profile, dressed in a dark blue doublet with a yellow sash, reddish-brown breeches, and a wide-brimmed feathered hat. The figure holds a long firearm and wears a sword at his side, s...
Umbertino-style carved walnut "bonheur-du-jour" writing desk, late 19th century writing desk: 80 x 54 x h 81; extension: 68 x 16.5 x h 60
Octagonal coffee table with inlaid, ebonized wood and a central inlaid panel, 19th century
A pair of reclining figures carved from wood, likely architectural or ecclesiastical elements from the 18th century. The sculptures depict figures in dynamic poses with their faces turned upward, dressed in classical tunics with pronounced drapery. The pieces feature gouache gilding on a red bolo ground for the garments, while the faces, hands, and arms are finished with polychrome pigments. T...
Large, round serving platter made of hand-decorated majolica ceramic. The piece features a rim with a deeply lobed and fluted profile. The central decoration depicts a still life with fruit, including pears, berries, and an autumn fruit, painted on a medallion with a black background. The fluted rim is divided into alternating panels: some feature small fruit-bearing twigs on a dark background...
Large bronze sculpture depicting a nobleman or high-ranking military officer from the 16th century. Signed Hunt A large bronze sculpture depicting a 16th-century nobleman or high-ranking military officer on horseback. The figure wears detailed armor, a ruff, and a high-crowned hat, holding a command staff in his right hand. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose with its right front leg raise...
A rectangular panel with a curved upper edge, made of cream-colored silk and decorated with polychrome silk embroidery depicting a symmetrical floral arrangement in the Rococo style. The central motif features a bouquet of red and yellow roses, flanked by two large stylized blue flowers and surmounted by flowers in shades of yellow and apricot. The design is framed by elegant C- and S-shaped s...
A collection of five vintage items, including a chess set, decorative boxes, and a toiletries set
90 EUR
A collection of five main pieces consisting of vintage personal items and toys dating from the mid-20th century. The assortment includes an oval-shaped storage box with a domed lid finished in beige tones, featuring hand-painted floral decorations depicting pink roses and blue accents, and equipped with a braided-knot handle on top. There are two Staunton-style wooden chess sets: one housed in...
Set of two vintage headpieces on display stands. 1. Knitted hat in gold thread: This hat features an open-knit structure in rich gold thread, with a stylized dark blue butterfly motif on the front and small scattered blue spots. It is mounted on a vintage bronzed metal display stand. Overall condition: wear consistent with age, including a few loose threads and minor fading. 2. Beaded mesh hea...
A large sideboard in the Italian provincial style, featuring a solid wood frame with a dark walnut-stained finish. The piece features four drawers aligned across the top section, each fitted with a turned wooden knob. The lower section consists of four doors: the two central doors are adorned with raised panels framed by Baroque-inspired cartouche-shaped moldings, while the two side doors feat...
Vintage crocodile leather briefcase. Brass snap lock, dating to the early 1900s. Complete with key and in good condition, with slight signs of age and wear, as shown in the attached photographs. Dimensions: 44 x 31 x 10 cm.
This collection includes a variety of pocket-sized items and travel souvenirs dating from the first half of the 20th century. The first item is a mnemonic notebook with a dark metal cover featuring embossed decoration. The center features an oval plaque depicting an architectural view of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, bearing the inscription “RICORDO DI ROMA” at the base. The frame...
An assortment of decorative and collectible items, including blown glass vessels, porcelain figurines, and ceramic containers. The collection includes a bottle-shaped glass vase with a finish that transitions from transparent to satin and a small spherical satin-finished glass jar. The ceramic selection features a small blue-and-white porcelain vase with a floral design, a white porcelain figu...
A rectangular mirror in the Italian Baroque style, featuring a hand-carved and gilded wooden frame. The frame features an elaborate openwork design composed of acanthus leaves in volutes, C-shaped curls, and symmetrical floral motifs. The top is crowned with a foliage-patterned cornice, while the sides and bottom edge feature matching deep carvings. The gilding displays an aged patina with war...
Female Sculpture – "Euboea" – Neoclassical Academic Art, 75 cm Artistic and Material Analysis: Composition and Pose: The figure is depicted standing, with a slight twist of the torso that lends dynamism to the sculpture. Her right hand gracefully holds a束 of ears of grain or a plant element, a symbol that could link the work to the allegory of Summer or to the goddess Ceres. Co...
Polychrome Porcelain Sculpture Group – "Le Cadeau Délicat," 18x24 cm
This pair of ornamental vases in the Rococo Revival style is made of base metal, likely a copper or brass alloy, and was originally silver-plated. The baluster shape is embellished with elaborate relief decoration depicting plant motifs, volutes, and foliage, typical of the eclectic European style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each piece stands approximately 23 cm tall, as indicat...
An assorted collection consisting of a multi-strand necklace with small black beads and textured pearls, accompanied by a silver-plated filigree ornament. The lot includes a navy blue faux-leather jewelry box with a gold inscription on the inside of the lid that reads: DITTA G. MOTTA & F.O. by Edoardo Motta Gioiellieri, MILAN, Gall. Vitt. Eman. 70-72. There is a second cream-colored box wi...
A group of various decorative antiques and collectibles. The assortment includes a black hexagonal box with a lid, featuring the word “Tristesse” in cursive on the top and a white graphic depiction of a Pierrot’s face. The lot includes a small white ceramic plate with a scalloped rim, decorated with a floral motif in shades of red and brown. The collection also includes an octagonal tray...
A mid-20th-century Italian layered-glass stemmed vase featuring a matte pink body. The vase has a bulbous lower section that tapers into a long, slender neck, ending in a fringed or pleated rim. The structure is supported by an opalescent white glass stem with a twisted spiral decoration, resting on a matching circular base. The glass surface has a polished finish throughout. No manufacturer...
Empire-style gilded and silver-plated bronze mantel clock featuring Napoleon on horseback, 45 cm
250 EUR
An Empire-style mantel clock made of bronze with contrasting gold and silver finishes. The top is decorated with an equestrian sculpture depicting Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in full military regalia on a rearing horse. The sculptural group rests on a faux-rock base that frames the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and twin winding holes for the mechanical movement. The stepped base i...
The set is in excellent overall condition. There are no chips, cracks, or professional repairs on the porcelain. The hand-painted floral designs are vivid and well-preserved.
An assortment of decorative metal objects and timepieces, consisting of a lobed plate, a small three-legged vessel, a brooch setting, and a travel clock. The silver-plated metal plate features embossed decoration with floral motifs and scrolls along the rim. The small, rounded vase rests on three footed supports and displays elaborate relief ornamentation across its entire body. The oval brooc...
This collection features an assortment of decorative metal objects in an antique and vintage style. The lot includes a small cylindrical vase made of copper or bronze with a hammered finish, featuring two ring-shaped handles and a central band decorated with a classic-style leaf scroll motif. There is also a silver-plated metal cage-style stand, likely intended for hat pins or jewelry, consist...
A pair of hand-painted, glazed decorative ceramics. The first piece is a large oval serving platter with two integrated handles. The body features a contoured rim adorned with raised scroll and shell motifs, accented with brown and gold. The central decoration consists of a cluster of black and purple grapes, hand-painted against a background shaded in tones of umber. To the right of the centr...
A heavy bowl made of peach-colored glass, featuring a wide hexagonal rim with beaded facets that taper toward a circular central depression. The piece is made of solid, thick-walled glass, with a flat, transparent base. The design follows the geometric lines typical of mid-20th-century decorative glassware. There are no visible manufacturer’s marks, signatures, or labels on the body of the o...
An Italian Neoclassical (Louis XVI) style bedside table or sideboard, crafted from carved fruitwood or walnut. The rectangular top features a molded edge and rounded corners and rests atop a front panel divided into two sections. The upper section consists of a fixed panel with vertical fluting and two small circular brass knobs. The lower section features a functional sliding drum-style door ...
A rustic chest made of solid walnut or chestnut planks. The piece features a heavy plank construction with a rectangular hinged lid and a molded edge atop a body with flat sides. The front panel consists of two large horizontal planks. The base features a decoratively scalloped apron that flows into the cantilevered legs. The central hardware is wrought iron and includes a vertical bolt and a ...
A small copper alloy vessel, identifiable as a holy water bucket or a brazier cup. The object features a rounded, lobed body, adorned with floral rosettes created using the techniques of repoussé and chiseling within arched panels. The structure is made of hand-hammered sheet metal, featuring a flared neck and a rim with a twisted molding. Two tabs for attaching the handle are secured to the ...
A collection consisting of vintage collectibles and miniatures. The set includes a miniature devotional booklet or keepsake with a cream-colored hardcover, decorated on the front with a lithograph of a female figure holding a golden chalice within a diamond-shaped frame. The second item is a shield-shaped evening case or powder compact made of black synthetic material, decorated with a border ...
Meissen, Oval porcelain plate decorated with dragons and phoenixes in pink and gold. An oval porcelain plate featuring a lobed, contoured rim. The interior surface is hand-painted with the court dragon motif, rendered in a purple-pink hue with delicate gold highlights. The central groove features a circular medallion depicting two stylized phoenixes. Along the inner sides are two elongated dra...
"Liberty" Display Cabinet in Walnut with Built-in Clock – Mid-20th Century
Two Italian majolica apothecary jars, one of which has a lid and the inscription “Helleborus”
90 EUR
Two Italian-made ceramic pharmacy jars with tin-glaze. The first piece is a jar with a foot and a domed lid topped by a pointed knob, characterized by a light cream-colored glaze and bearing the hand-painted pharmaceutical inscription “HELLEBORUS” in red capital letters, followed by partially illegible text. The second piece is an albarello with a typical tapered shape, decorated with leaf...
A collection consisting of vintage sewing supplies and decorative containers. The lot includes a large rectangular box in dark red lacquer, decorated on the lid with polychrome floral motifs and a bird in flight with gold details. The interior of the box contains various spools of thread—some made of wood—skeins of red and cream-colored embroidery cotton, small wooden clothespins, and tail...
A large decorative Japanese-style folding fan (sensu) featuring a paper frame with a vibrant aqua-green background. The central scene, hand-painted, depicts a bird of prey—identifiable as a hawk—perched on a gnarled pine branch. The artistic composition includes blooming flowers and stylized rocky outcrops, with the entire surface embellished with sunago (pulverized gold leaf). The ribs an...
A nautical display model depicting a three-masted sailing ship with a carved and painted wooden hull. The hull features a three-band color scheme consisting of a green lower section, a white middle band, and a dark wood upper section. The deck is finished in a dark natural wood tone and includes small structural details. The rigging supports three masts, each carrying square sails made of fabr...
A charming antique kneeler, crafted from fine wood with a pointed backrest and delicate inlays. The seating surface and the drawer for rosaries are lined with red velvet, inviting devotion and contemplation.
A polychrome majolica holy water font (tin-glazed terracotta) attributed to a workshop in Naples or Ischia from the late 18th century. The object features a complex architectural structure with a central niche decorated with a painted scene of the Crucifixion. The niche is flanked by fluted columns with blue and yellow capitals that support a canopy composed of multiple tiers of cascading foli...
A collection of various decorative items and vintage collectibles, including a large ceramic piggy bank, a small leather key case, a wooden game box, and a small velvet-lined case. The piggy bank is made of glazed ceramic in mottled brown and leather-colored tones, and features stylized ears, a snout, and a single coin slot on top. There is a small cylindrical brown leather case containing sev...
A pair of candelabra made of cast bronze with a gilded finish. The pieces feature a neoclassical-inspired design, characterized by a square base with recessed corners that supports a conical shaft decorated with spiral fluting. The central, cylindrical shaft features relief decorations with grotesque motifs and classical figures set within ornamental panels. The upper section terminates in an ...
A Viennese-made framed wall clock dating from the mid-19th century. The frame features an opulent, molded design in carved and gilded wood, characterized by an outer profile with scalloped edges and an inner molding with acanthus leaves. The central ebonized background highlights the gilded elements. The circular white enamel dial features black Arabic numerals and two winding holes for the sp...
An elegant vintage oval tray made entirely of solid brass, featuring a refined wavy, scalloped edge. A perfect decorative piece in true Mid-Century / Hollywood Regency style. The piece has a beautiful natural patina that enhances its retro charm.
A set of three antique and vintage metal objects. The set includes a mechanical letter scale with a brass pan and a pendulum mechanism mounted on a metal tripod base; circular marks are visible on the pendulum arm, but the characters are not clearly legible as names or initials. The second item is a rectangular double-paned picture frame set in a silver-plated metal base with stepped moldings....
A collection of books and periodicals covering various disciplines, including art history, literature, natural sciences, and reference works. The lot includes a series of the periodical *Bollettino d'Arte* with issues 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 18, 29, 40, 44, 56, 64, 65, 70, and 88. Notable works of fiction and non-fiction include Elias Canetti’s *Auto da Fe*; Richard Seewald’s *Die Zeit befi...
A collection of assorted decorative objects that includes a footed bowl with a wide turquoise rim decorated with geometric and floral motifs, a small blue ceramic sphere with star-shaped perforations, a white ceramic cake stand featuring a lattice-patterned openwork rim and a central decoration printed with Christmas floral motifs. The lot also includes an ovoid ceramic vase with hand-painted ...
A 17th-century bronze lantern-style wall clock, signed by the clockmaker Gottifredo Casati. The clock features a mechanical weight-driven movement visible through the openwork frame. The circular metal dial is finely engraved with allegorical motifs and zodiac symbols, and features an hour ring marked with Roman numerals, where the number four is represented as IIII. A single hour hand made of...
