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A pair of Italian gilded silver tureens with plates, Northern Italy , first half of the 20th century
Round-shaped, with double handles and a matching tray, supported at the base by three winged lions, symbols of strength and elegance; the loop handles are shaped like serpents, details that highlight the neoclassical style."
Along the body of the tureens and plates are figures of hippogriffs, mythological creatures represented with half a horse's body, symbol of strength, and half a griffin, symbol of speed; alternating with the latter are wigged lion heads, a mythological creature.
Sterling silver, hallmarked ‘925’. Signed ‘L. Ferrari by J. B. C. Odiot, Paris 1809'.
Sterling silver, hallmarked ‘925’. Signed ‘L. Ferrari by J. B. C. Odiot, Paris 1809'.
The works are made by L. Ferrari, most probably a silversmith active in northern Italy, taking inspiration from the works of Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, a French goldsmith and silversmith (1763-1850).
Tray diameters: 56 cm;
Tray diameters: 56 cm;
Soup tureens height x width: 40 x 50 cm.
Weight first soup tureen with tray: 11.71 kg.
Weight second tureen with tray: 12.00 kg.
Provenance:
These works of art come from the noble family Martinengo, of Lombard origin and with strong connections to the Republic of Venice and the Duchy of Milan. Of the origin of this family, we have records dating back to the Middle Ages.
To represent the family, two animals have been used on this work: the hippogriff, symbolising friendship with the knights, such as some members of the Martinengo family, commanders in the most important historical battles; and the winged lion, representing the relationship with the Most Serene Republic of Venice, the city for which the family held prestigious roles.
The objects in the description come from today's family branch of Martinengo Cesaresco and Martinengo Villagana.
These works of art come from the noble family Martinengo, of Lombard origin and with strong connections to the Republic of Venice and the Duchy of Milan. Of the origin of this family, we have records dating back to the Middle Ages.
To represent the family, two animals have been used on this work: the hippogriff, symbolising friendship with the knights, such as some members of the Martinengo family, commanders in the most important historical battles; and the winged lion, representing the relationship with the Most Serene Republic of Venice, the city for which the family held prestigious roles.
The objects in the description come from today's family branch of Martinengo Cesaresco and Martinengo Villagana.
€ 35.000,00 / 45.000,00
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JEWELLERY & SILVER from the 20th century,
JEWELLERY & SILVER from the 20th century,
including a selection of Wristwatches and Pens
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SINGLE SESSION 09/12/2024 Hours 15:00