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Live auction
Curiosities from European and Oriental art
Silvers, Ivories, Corals, Icons, and Wunderkammer
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome, tue 25 February 2025
I Session, Corals, Ivory, Icons, and Cabinet of Curiosities: starting at 12:00 pm / Lots 1-167
II Session, Italian, European, and Oriental Antique Silvers: starting at 4:00 pm / Lots 168-346
For information on lots viewing:
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
1
Italian boxwood Crucifix
Sicily, 17th-18th century
Corpus Christi made of boxwood, mounted on a wooden cross; the finials, top section, and foot of the cross are [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 33 x 7 cm. Weight: 740 g approx.
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Italian boxwood Crucifix
Sicily, 17th-18th century
Corpus Christi made of boxwood, mounted on a wooden cross; the finials, top section, and foot of the cross are [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 33 x 7 cm. Weight: 740 g approx.
2
Assumption of the Virgin in coral
Sicily, 18th century
The artwork, made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallium Rubrum) , depicts the Madonna in the traditional scene [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 21.5 x 7.5 cm. Total gross weight: 735 g.
2
Assumption of the Virgin in coral
Sicily, 18th century
The artwork, made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallium Rubrum) , depicts the Madonna in the traditional scene [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 21.5 x 7.5 cm. Total gross weight: 735 g.
3
Coral sculpture depicting the Rape of Proserpine
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , sculpted to represent the scene of the Rape of Proserpine, a famous [..], Coral weight: 289 gr. Weight with base: 475 gr.
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Coral sculpture depicting the Rape of Proserpine
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , sculpted to represent the scene of the Rape of Proserpine, a famous [..], Coral weight: 289 gr. Weight with base: 475 gr.
4
Medieval Italian coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 15th-16th century
‘Corpus Christi' in red Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ) finely carved in the round and composed of several [..], Height x width x depth: 18 x 14 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 114 g approx.
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Medieval Italian coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 15th-16th century
‘Corpus Christi' in red Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ) finely carved in the round and composed of several [..], Height x width x depth: 18 x 14 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 114 g approx.
5
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a group of festive nymphs placed on the [..], Coral weight: 295 gr. Weight with base: 770 gr.
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Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a group of festive nymphs placed on the [..], Coral weight: 295 gr. Weight with base: 770 gr.
6
Italian Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, 18th century
Corpus Christi in Red Mediterranean coral (Corallium rubrum), set in a gilded wooden case with a frame decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 37 x 33 x 7 cm. Weight: 1768 g.
6
Italian Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, 18th century
Corpus Christi in Red Mediterranean coral (Corallium rubrum), set in a gilded wooden case with a frame decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 37 x 33 x 7 cm. Weight: 1768 g.
7
Tortoiseshell and coral case
Sicily, 18th-19th century
rectangular-shaped case veneered in tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 26 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 1660 g approx.
7
Tortoiseshell and coral case
Sicily, 18th-19th century
rectangular-shaped case veneered in tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 26 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 1660 g approx.
8
Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , in the shape of a horn carved to depict the face of the god of Greek [..], Coral weight: 69 g; total support weight: approx. 315 g.
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Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , in the shape of a horn carved to depict the face of the god of Greek [..], Coral weight: 69 g; total support weight: approx. 315 g.
9
Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , horn-shaped, carved to depict a faun. With original box. Height [..], Coral weight: 37 gr. Weight with box: 178.9 gr.
9
Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , horn-shaped, carved to depict a faun. With original box. Height [..], Coral weight: 37 gr. Weight with box: 178.9 gr.
10
Coral horn with Bacchus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved in the shape of Bacchus, god of wine, fertility, pleasure, [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 20 g.
10
Coral horn with Bacchus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved in the shape of Bacchus, god of wine, fertility, pleasure, [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 20 g.
11
Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, late 18th century
carved in Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ), without a cross, but in the typical crucifixion position. [..], Dimensions of Jesus Christ: 9 x 4 cm. Height x width x depth with casket: 5 x 22.5 x 15 cm. Total weight: 250 g.
11
Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, late 18th century
carved in Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ), without a cross, but in the typical crucifixion position. [..], Dimensions of Jesus Christ: 9 x 4 cm. Height x width x depth with casket: 5 x 22.5 x 15 cm. Total weight: 250 g.
12
Coral sculpture depicting Marylin Monroe
Mid-20th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), depicting Marylin Monroe captured in the iconic scene from Billy [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 106 g.
12
Coral sculpture depicting Marylin Monroe
Mid-20th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), depicting Marylin Monroe captured in the iconic scene from Billy [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 106 g.
13
Lot of 12 coral cameos
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict different faces: two male faces with curly hair; [..], Total coral weight: approx. 52 g.
13
Lot of 12 coral cameos
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict different faces: two male faces with curly hair; [..], Total coral weight: approx. 52 g.
14
Madonna and Child in coral and silver
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), sculpted to depict the Madonna and Child, set in a filigree silver [..], Height x width x depth: 8.5 x 7 x 1 cm. Weight: 31 g.
14
Madonna and Child in coral and silver
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), sculpted to depict the Madonna and Child, set in a filigree silver [..], Height x width x depth: 8.5 x 7 x 1 cm. Weight: 31 g.
15
Coral horn with 'O Munaciello
Naples, 19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict 'O Munaciello a character from the Neapolitan [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 1.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 25 g.
15
Coral horn with 'O Munaciello
Naples, 19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict 'O Munaciello a character from the Neapolitan [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 1.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 25 g.
16
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with a steel setting., Height x width x depth: 5.5 x 2 x 1 cm. Weight: 15 g.
16
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with a steel setting., Height x width x depth: 5.5 x 2 x 1 cm. Weight: 15 g.
17
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with metal details., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm. Weight: 6 g.
17
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with metal details., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm. Weight: 6 g.
18
Reliquary cross in mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli and coral
Southern Italy, 18th - 19th century
Latin cross made entirely of mother-of-pearl, decorated in the centre with inlaid floral motifs. The terminals [..], Height x width: 36 x 24 cm. Weight: approx. 445 g.
18
Reliquary cross in mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli and coral
Southern Italy, 18th - 19th century
Latin cross made entirely of mother-of-pearl, decorated in the centre with inlaid floral motifs. The terminals [..], Height x width: 36 x 24 cm. Weight: approx. 445 g.
19
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict the head of Louis XIV resting on a base., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g.
19
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict the head of Louis XIV resting on a base., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g.
20
Masonic coral carving
Southern Italy, 19th-20th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to represent a hand; underneath, the symbol of the square [..], Height x width x depth: 5 x 2 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 14.6 g.
20
Masonic coral carving
Southern Italy, 19th-20th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to represent a hand; underneath, the symbol of the square [..], Height x width x depth: 5 x 2 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 14.6 g.
21
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
branch of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a seahorse., Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 70 g.
21
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
branch of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a seahorse., Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 70 g.
22
Bronze coral inkwell
19th century
cauldron shaped, decorated with floral and plant motives, resting on a circular taste and base and supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 15 x 15 cm. Weight: 2619 g.
22
Bronze coral inkwell
19th century
cauldron shaped, decorated with floral and plant motives, resting on a circular taste and base and supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 15 x 15 cm. Weight: 2619 g.
23
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 2 x 3 cm. Weight: 24 g.
23
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 2 x 3 cm. Weight: 24 g.
24
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 22 g.
24
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 22 g.
25
Skull shaped coral
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 3 x 2,5 x 3 cm. Peso: 21 gr.
25
Skull shaped coral
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 3 x 2,5 x 3 cm. Peso: 21 gr.
26
Mammoth ivory skull
Germany, 18th-19th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a mammoth ivory (Mammuthus primigenius Blumenbach,1799) skull arved in [..], Height x width x depth: 3.1 x 2.1 x 3 cm. Weight: 20.9 g.
26
Mammoth ivory skull
Germany, 18th-19th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a mammoth ivory (Mammuthus primigenius Blumenbach,1799) skull arved in [..], Height x width x depth: 3.1 x 2.1 x 3 cm. Weight: 20.9 g.
27
A group of 3 anthropomorphic reliquaries
19th century
shaped like an arm, with the hand depicted in a gesture of blessing, and set on a stepped square base. This type [..], Weight: 6185 g.
27
A group of 3 anthropomorphic reliquaries
19th century
shaped like an arm, with the hand depicted in a gesture of blessing, and set on a stepped square base. This type [..], Weight: 6185 g.
28
Solid silver agate chalice
19th century
Flared agate cup with a gilt silver mount featuring side handles adorned with vegetal motifs, resting on a stem [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 12.5 x 9 cm. Weight: 263 g.
28
Solid silver agate chalice
19th century
Flared agate cup with a gilt silver mount featuring side handles adorned with vegetal motifs, resting on a stem [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 12.5 x 9 cm. Weight: 263 g.
29
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
of gilded metal, circular base with a double scroll stem on which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) is mounted, not large [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 9 x 5 cm. Total weight: approx. 310 g.
29
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
of gilded metal, circular base with a double scroll stem on which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) is mounted, not large [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 9 x 5 cm. Total weight: approx. 310 g.
30
Emu egg with gilded bronze base
19th century
Gilded bronze trefoil base worked in chiselling and embossing with floral figures and ram's heads on which rests [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 285 g.
30
Emu egg with gilded bronze base
19th century
Gilded bronze trefoil base worked in chiselling and embossing with floral figures and ram's heads on which rests [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 285 g.
31
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
Gilded metal, shaped base divided into six sectors with a rounded shaft to which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) [..], Height x width x depth: 21 x 13 x 13 cm. Total weight: 649 g.
31
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
Gilded metal, shaped base divided into six sectors with a rounded shaft to which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) [..], Height x width x depth: 21 x 13 x 13 cm. Total weight: 649 g.
32
Ostrich egg with coral
18th century
with a gilded metal mounting at both ends, decorated with oak leaves, also repeated on the dome-shaped lid, fitted [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 11 x 11 cm. Weight: 715 g approx.
32
Ostrich egg with coral
18th century
with a gilded metal mounting at both ends, decorated with oak leaves, also repeated on the dome-shaped lid, fitted [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 11 x 11 cm. Weight: 715 g approx.
33
A silver-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
resting on a circular base decorated with geometric engravings arranged in repeated patterns. At the centre of [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 15 x 13 cm. Total weight: 715 g approx.
33
A silver-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
resting on a circular base decorated with geometric engravings arranged in repeated patterns. At the centre of [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 15 x 13 cm. Total weight: 715 g approx.
34
Haliotis shell on solid silver base
20th century
Silver base with round shape decorated with festoons and seraph heads, shaft depicting a winged putto resting [..], Height x width x depth: 34 x 16 x 10 cm. Total weight: 340 g.
34
Haliotis shell on solid silver base
20th century
Silver base with round shape decorated with festoons and seraph heads, shaft depicting a winged putto resting [..], Height x width x depth: 34 x 16 x 10 cm. Total weight: 340 g.
35
Nutmeg with gillt-bronze base
17th century
oval nutmeg, engraved with tribal scenes on one side and bucolic scenes on the other, set in frames and landscapes [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 115 g.
35
Nutmeg with gillt-bronze base
17th century
oval nutmeg, engraved with tribal scenes on one side and bucolic scenes on the other, set in frames and landscapes [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 115 g.
36
Two engraved coconut
Early 19th century
of oval shape, one decorated respectively with heraldic motifs featuring two rampant lions and a central anchor, [..], Total weight: 164 g.
36
Two engraved coconut
Early 19th century
of oval shape, one decorated respectively with heraldic motifs featuring two rampant lions and a central anchor, [..], Total weight: 164 g.
37
Group of 3 sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask
Early 19th century
engraved and carved coconuts in the round, two depicting two faces with bone eyes and one depicting a heraldic [..], Weight: approx. 530 g.
37
Group of 3 sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask
Early 19th century
engraved and carved coconuts in the round, two depicting two faces with bone eyes and one depicting a heraldic [..], Weight: approx. 530 g.
38
Ceroplastic depicting Martin Luther
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
gilded and bluish-painted wooden case containing a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the half-length profile [..]
38
Ceroplastic depicting Martin Luther
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
gilded and bluish-painted wooden case containing a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the half-length profile [..]
39
Ceroplastic depicting Jesus Christ
Naples, 17th - 18th century
ebonised and gilded wooden display case frames a polychrome wax bas-relief, set against a painted background with [..]
39
Ceroplastic depicting Jesus Christ
Naples, 17th - 18th century
ebonised and gilded wooden display case frames a polychrome wax bas-relief, set against a painted background with [..]
40
Ceroplastic depicting Charles III of Spain
Naples, 17th - 18th century
a gilded wooden case placed to protect and enhance a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the bust of Charles of [..]
40
Ceroplastic depicting Charles III of Spain
Naples, 17th - 18th century
a gilded wooden case placed to protect and enhance a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the bust of Charles of [..]
41
Ceroplastic depicting the Nativity
Rome, 17th - 18th century
with a gilded wood oval theca framing a polychrome wax relief depicting the Nativity. The composition depicts [..]
41
Ceroplastic depicting the Nativity
Rome, 17th - 18th century
with a gilded wood oval theca framing a polychrome wax relief depicting the Nativity. The composition depicts [..]
42
Ceroplastic depicting Girolamo Savonarola, under glass bell
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
modelled in the round to depict Girolamo Savonarola in a half-length, three-quarter-length turn, as also shown [..], Height x diameter: 28 x 27 cm. Height with glass: 37 cm.
42
Ceroplastic depicting Girolamo Savonarola, under glass bell
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
modelled in the round to depict Girolamo Savonarola in a half-length, three-quarter-length turn, as also shown [..], Height x diameter: 28 x 27 cm. Height with glass: 37 cm.
43
Ceroplastic depicting a plague figure
Neapolitan area, 17th century
This artwork represents a plague-stricken figure, with mouth agape and gaze lost upward, enclosed in an ebony [..]
43
Ceroplastic depicting a plague figure
Neapolitan area, 17th century
This artwork represents a plague-stricken figure, with mouth agape and gaze lost upward, enclosed in an ebony [..]
44
Giovanni Francesco Pieri
(Prato, 1699 - Napoli, 1773)
Attributed to
Pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 17th-18th century
The two pieces depict polychrome modelled and painted waxes within wooden and gilded wood frames. The two compositions [..], Height x width x depth each: 31 x 25 x 4 cm. Total weight: 2328 g.
44
Giovanni Francesco Pieri
(Prato, 1699 - Napoli, 1773)
Attributed to
Pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 17th-18th century
The two pieces depict polychrome modelled and painted waxes within wooden and gilded wood frames. The two compositions [..], Height x width x depth each: 31 x 25 x 4 cm. Total weight: 2328 g.
45
Reliquary of St. Peter in gilded bronze and lapis lazuli
Italy, 17th-18th century
oval-shaped large support made of lapis lazuli, with applied bronze decorations. Lapis lazuli, a semi-precious [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 40 x 24 cm. Total weight: 2885 g.
45
Reliquary of St. Peter in gilded bronze and lapis lazuli
Italy, 17th-18th century
oval-shaped large support made of lapis lazuli, with applied bronze decorations. Lapis lazuli, a semi-precious [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 40 x 24 cm. Total weight: 2885 g.
46
Leonardo Van der Vinne
Sphere of
Wood and mother-of-pearl casket
Florence, 17th-18th century
Walnut veneer and inlaid with fruit wood and mother-of-pearl with floral and flower motifs. Fitted with a marenghi [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 34 x 15 cm.
46
Leonardo Van der Vinne
Sphere of
Wood and mother-of-pearl casket
Florence, 17th-18th century
Walnut veneer and inlaid with fruit wood and mother-of-pearl with floral and flower motifs. Fitted with a marenghi [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 34 x 15 cm.
47
Wood, marble, lapislazuli, and bone cross
19th century
ebonised wood with bone finials depicting faces and wings of small putti, marble and lapis lazuli reserves, stepped [..], Height x width x depth: 53 x 32 x 2 cm. Weight: 430 g.
47
Wood, marble, lapislazuli, and bone cross
19th century
ebonised wood with bone finials depicting faces and wings of small putti, marble and lapis lazuli reserves, stepped [..], Height x width x depth: 53 x 32 x 2 cm. Weight: 430 g.
48
Cross in gilded silver, gold, and coral
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
central part in the shape of a Tao cross in gilded silver, openworked with spirals and floral motifs, from China, [..], Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 8 x 3.2 cm. Weight: 87.5 g.
48
Cross in gilded silver, gold, and coral
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
central part in the shape of a Tao cross in gilded silver, openworked with spirals and floral motifs, from China, [..], Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 8 x 3.2 cm. Weight: 87.5 g.
49
Two filigree and amber palm vases
Sicily, 18th century
with square stepped ebonised wooden base resting on four spiral ball feet. Ebonised wooden shaft, the upper part [..], Height x width x depth: 23 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. Total gross weight: approx. 640 g.
49
Two filigree and amber palm vases
Sicily, 18th century
with square stepped ebonised wooden base resting on four spiral ball feet. Ebonised wooden shaft, the upper part [..], Height x width x depth: 23 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. Total gross weight: approx. 640 g.
50
French bronze sculpture
19th century
of cylindrical shape with gilded base and upper part, decorated at the bottom with whorls and beads and at the [..], Height x diameter: 24.5 x 13 cm. Weight: 3330 g.
50
French bronze sculpture
19th century
of cylindrical shape with gilded base and upper part, decorated at the bottom with whorls and beads and at the [..], Height x diameter: 24.5 x 13 cm. Weight: 3330 g.
51
Group of silver and gemstone amulets
Southern Italy, 19th century
10 talismans with silver mounts decorated with phoenixes and leaves, representing 10 hands performing the ‘figa’ [..], Height x width: 13 x 9 cm. Total gross weight: 138 g.
51
Group of silver and gemstone amulets
Southern Italy, 19th century
10 talismans with silver mounts decorated with phoenixes and leaves, representing 10 hands performing the ‘figa’ [..], Height x width: 13 x 9 cm. Total gross weight: 138 g.
52
Lot of 3 gold seals with gemstones
Late 18th - early 19th century
composed of three seals respectively engraved in amethyst, carnelian, and agate, depicting different male profiles [..]
52
Lot of 3 gold seals with gemstones
Late 18th - early 19th century
composed of three seals respectively engraved in amethyst, carnelian, and agate, depicting different male profiles [..]
53
Perseus and Andromeda: polychrome enamel plaque
Limoges, 16th-17th century
oval shaped decorated with polychrome enamels depicting the Greek mythological theme of Perseus and Andromeda. [..], Height x width: 17 x 21 cm. Weight: 137 g approx.
53
Perseus and Andromeda: polychrome enamel plaque
Limoges, 16th-17th century
oval shaped decorated with polychrome enamels depicting the Greek mythological theme of Perseus and Andromeda. [..], Height x width: 17 x 21 cm. Weight: 137 g approx.
54
Tobacco scratcher with polychrome enamels
Limoges, 17th century
oval shaped metal, decorated with polychrome enamels depicting in the centre a miniature portrait of a noblewoman, [..], Height x width: 17 x 6.5 cm. Weight: 39 g.
54
Tobacco scratcher with polychrome enamels
Limoges, 17th century
oval shaped metal, decorated with polychrome enamels depicting in the centre a miniature portrait of a noblewoman, [..], Height x width: 17 x 6.5 cm. Weight: 39 g.
55
Portrait of Saint Rita on copper
19th century
Saint Rita is depicted in the centre, her hands resting on her chest as a sign of devotion and her head slightly [..], Height x width: 13.5 x 8 cm. gross weight: 128 g.
55
Portrait of Saint Rita on copper
19th century
Saint Rita is depicted in the centre, her hands resting on her chest as a sign of devotion and her head slightly [..], Height x width: 13.5 x 8 cm. gross weight: 128 g.
56
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round shaped, depicting respectively: a scene of daily life in an inn; a scene depicting a couple in a cave; a [..], Total weight: 225 g.
56
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round shaped, depicting respectively: a scene of daily life in an inn; a scene depicting a couple in a cave; a [..], Total weight: 225 g.
57
"Memento mori" Russian lacquered box
18th - 19th century
It is round and depicts a Memento Mori, in the centre of which appears a male face with the inscription ‘sum’ [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 9 x 9 cm. Weight: 69 g.
57
"Memento mori" Russian lacquered box
18th - 19th century
It is round and depicts a Memento Mori, in the centre of which appears a male face with the inscription ‘sum’ [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 9 x 9 cm. Weight: 69 g.
58
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round in shape, they depict respectively: an elderly couple caught in a moment of everyday life, a bucolic landscape [..], Weight: 255 g.
58
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round in shape, they depict respectively: an elderly couple caught in a moment of everyday life, a bucolic landscape [..], Weight: 255 g.
59
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round in shape, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly gentleman with a long beard caught in a three-quarter-length [..], Total weight: 100 g.
59
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round in shape, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly gentleman with a long beard caught in a three-quarter-length [..], Total weight: 100 g.
60
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round shaped, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly man caught in profile wearing a turban and one [..], Weight: 170 g.
60
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round shaped, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly man caught in profile wearing a turban and one [..], Weight: 170 g.
61
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round in shape, they respectively depict a couple of characters in a bucolic landscape and a noblewoman caught [..], Weight: 109 g.
61
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round in shape, they respectively depict a couple of characters in a bucolic landscape and a noblewoman caught [..], Weight: 109 g.
62
English conductor's baton
circa 1910
ebonized wood shaft, silver and bone handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and a bone terminal., Length: 39 cm. Weight: 68 g.
62
English conductor's baton
circa 1910
ebonized wood shaft, silver and bone handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and a bone terminal., Length: 39 cm. Weight: 68 g.
63
English carved bone conductor's baton
Early 20th century
bone shaft and ebonised wooden pommel and terminal. , Length: 57 cm. Weight: 103 g.
63
English carved bone conductor's baton
Early 20th century
bone shaft and ebonised wooden pommel and terminal. , Length: 57 cm. Weight: 103 g.
64
Oskar Olsen
English Conductor's baton
1908
ebonised wood shaft with smooth handle, central detail and sterling silver finial. The inscription in the [..], Length: 52 cm. Weight: 85 g; weight with case: 220 g.
64
Oskar Olsen
English Conductor's baton
1908
ebonised wood shaft with smooth handle, central detail and sterling silver finial. The inscription in the [..], Length: 52 cm. Weight: 85 g; weight with case: 220 g.
65
English conductor's baton
1905
ebanised wood shaft with sterling silver handle engraved with the inscription "TO G T ARMSTRONG BY MEMBER SAND [..], Length: 52 cm. Weight: 72 g.
65
English conductor's baton
1905
ebanised wood shaft with sterling silver handle engraved with the inscription "TO G T ARMSTRONG BY MEMBER SAND [..], Length: 52 cm. Weight: 72 g.
66
English conductor's baton
circa 1900
ebonised wood shaft, the handle engraved with floral motifs, central detail and silver finial. The inscription [..], Length: 43.5 cm. Weight: 72 g.
66
English conductor's baton
circa 1900
ebonised wood shaft, the handle engraved with floral motifs, central detail and silver finial. The inscription [..], Length: 43.5 cm. Weight: 72 g.
67
English conductor's baton
1904
ebonised wood shaft with silver-plated pommel handle, central detail and finial. The inscription in the central [..], Length: 52 cm. Weight: 74 g.
67
English conductor's baton
1904
ebonised wood shaft with silver-plated pommel handle, central detail and finial. The inscription in the central [..], Length: 52 cm. Weight: 74 g.
68
Oskar Olsen
English conductor's baton
1924
ebonised wood shaft with sterling silver handle fully hallmarked with the marks used in London in 1924-25, silversmith [..], Length: 44.5 cm. Weight: 23.5 g.
68
Oskar Olsen
English conductor's baton
1924
ebonised wood shaft with sterling silver handle fully hallmarked with the marks used in London in 1924-25, silversmith [..], Length: 44.5 cm. Weight: 23.5 g.
69
A.D. Mougin
French hexagonal table clock
Mid-19th Century
Hexagonal brass case with side glasses and feet at the four corners in the form of a spinning top; matt brass [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 12 x 12 cm. Total weight: 1369 g.
69
A.D. Mougin
French hexagonal table clock
Mid-19th Century
Hexagonal brass case with side glasses and feet at the four corners in the form of a spinning top; matt brass [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 12 x 12 cm. Total weight: 1369 g.
70
Table clock with glass dome
19th century
Small oil painting within a gilded frame, depicting a river landscape with a clock at its center featuring a [..], Height x width x depth: 15.7 x 13 x 8.3 cm. Weight: 388 g.
70
Table clock with glass dome
19th century
Small oil painting within a gilded frame, depicting a river landscape with a clock at its center featuring a [..], Height x width x depth: 15.7 x 13 x 8.3 cm. Weight: 388 g.
71
Silver table clock with glass dome
19th century
Silver case depicting a landscape with a church, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a long pendulum at [..], Height x width x depth: 6.6 x 5.9 x 2.6 cm. Weight: 312 g.
71
Silver table clock with glass dome
19th century
Silver case depicting a landscape with a church, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a long pendulum at [..], Height x width x depth: 6.6 x 5.9 x 2.6 cm. Weight: 312 g.
72
Table clock with glass dome
19th century
Shaped case in gilded bronze topped with a musician putto and a tiger, white enamel dial with Roman numerals [..], Height x width x depth: 11.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm. Weight: 312 g.
72
Table clock with glass dome
19th century
Shaped case in gilded bronze topped with a musician putto and a tiger, white enamel dial with Roman numerals [..], Height x width x depth: 11.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm. Weight: 312 g.
73
Marks & Cohen
Art Déco sterling silver table clock
Birmingham, 1903
Carriage clock case in sterling silver, white enamel dial featuring Arabic numerals and luminous hour markers. [..], Height x width x depth: 7.9 x 6 x 5.4 cm. Weight: 483.5 g.
73
Marks & Cohen
Art Déco sterling silver table clock
Birmingham, 1903
Carriage clock case in sterling silver, white enamel dial featuring Arabic numerals and luminous hour markers. [..], Height x width x depth: 7.9 x 6 x 5.4 cm. Weight: 483.5 g.
74
Breguet a Paris
Ivory table clock
France, circa 1820
Carved elephant ivory case (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 10,4 x 9,3 x 3,1 cm. Weight 312,9 gr.
74
Breguet a Paris
Ivory table clock
France, circa 1820
Carved elephant ivory case (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 10,4 x 9,3 x 3,1 cm. Weight 312,9 gr.
75
Art Déco silver, guilloché enamel and ivory table clock
1920s - 1930s
solid silver case with guilloché enamel in the shades of blue, elephant ivory base with palmette decoration (Elephas [..], Height x width x depth: 8.2 x 10.1 x 3.7 cm. Total weight 276.8 g. Ivory base weight 97 g.
75
Art Déco silver, guilloché enamel and ivory table clock
1920s - 1930s
solid silver case with guilloché enamel in the shades of blue, elephant ivory base with palmette decoration (Elephas [..], Height x width x depth: 8.2 x 10.1 x 3.7 cm. Total weight 276.8 g. Ivory base weight 97 g.
76
MAPPIN & WEBB - London & Paris
Art Déco silver and mother of pearl table clock
France, 1920s - 1930s
Silver and brass square case with rock crystal and enamels in the shades of white and red; mother-of-pearl dial [..], Height x width x depth: 8,8 x 8,8 x 1,8 cm. Weight 289 g.
76
MAPPIN & WEBB - London & Paris
Art Déco silver and mother of pearl table clock
France, 1920s - 1930s
Silver and brass square case with rock crystal and enamels in the shades of white and red; mother-of-pearl dial [..], Height x width x depth: 8,8 x 8,8 x 1,8 cm. Weight 289 g.
77
A Greek icon depicting Madonna and Child
17th century
tempera on panel, depicts the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. The Madonna wears the traditional red mantle, [..], Height x width x depth: 45 x 32.5 x 3.5 cm.
77
A Greek icon depicting Madonna and Child
17th century
tempera on panel, depicts the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. The Madonna wears the traditional red mantle, [..], Height x width x depth: 45 x 32.5 x 3.5 cm.
78
Icon depicting Madonna with the Child
Veneto-Cretan school, 17th century
The Virgin of Smolensk belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as "She [..], Altezza x larghezza: 48 x 25 cm.
78
Icon depicting Madonna with the Child
Veneto-Cretan school, 17th century
The Virgin of Smolensk belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as "She [..], Altezza x larghezza: 48 x 25 cm.
79
A Russian Icon with silver oklad depicting Saint Nicola the Thaumaturge
Mosca 1853
tempera on panel with silver riza depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari in episcopal robes, holding the Gospel Book [..], Height x width x depth: 21.5 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm. Total weight: 562 g; weight without riza: 381 g.
79
A Russian Icon with silver oklad depicting Saint Nicola the Thaumaturge
Mosca 1853
tempera on panel with silver riza depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari in episcopal robes, holding the Gospel Book [..], Height x width x depth: 21.5 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm. Total weight: 562 g; weight without riza: 381 g.
80
A Russian Stauroteca icon with bronze and enamels cross
19th century
The artwork represents Calvary with Jesus crucified and on either side his Mother, Martha and the centurion Longinus. [..], Height x width x depth: 45 x 37 x 2.5 cm.
80
A Russian Stauroteca icon with bronze and enamels cross
19th century
The artwork represents Calvary with Jesus crucified and on either side his Mother, Martha and the centurion Longinus. [..], Height x width x depth: 45 x 37 x 2.5 cm.
81
A Russian icon with saints
Tula (?), 19th century
tempera on panel with silver-plated copper riza in the centre of which we find the city of Jerusalem; at the sides [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 33 x 29 x 3 cm. Weight 1695 g.
81
A Russian icon with saints
Tula (?), 19th century
tempera on panel with silver-plated copper riza in the centre of which we find the city of Jerusalem; at the sides [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 33 x 29 x 3 cm. Weight 1695 g.
82
A Russian icon with Saint Nicola the Thaumaturge
18th - 19th century
tempera on panel depicting St. Nicholas in the centre in episcopal robes, holding the Gospel Book in his left [..], Height x width x depth: 48 x 39 x 3 cm. Weight: 2760 g.
82
A Russian icon with Saint Nicola the Thaumaturge
18th - 19th century
tempera on panel depicting St. Nicholas in the centre in episcopal robes, holding the Gospel Book in his left [..], Height x width x depth: 48 x 39 x 3 cm. Weight: 2760 g.
83
Russian Iconnwith saints
20th century
Tempera on panel with floral motif frame. In the centre are two standing, frontal figures of saints, with a small [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 27 x 3 cm. Weight: 1690 g.
83
Russian Iconnwith saints
20th century
Tempera on panel with floral motif frame. In the centre are two standing, frontal figures of saints, with a small [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 27 x 3 cm. Weight: 1690 g.
84
A Russian icon depicting Madonna with Synaxis of Saints
19th century
tempera on panel, in the centre of the depiction is Mary in glory flanked by archangels and surrounded by saints, [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 29.5 x 3 cm. Weight 1370 g
84
A Russian icon depicting Madonna with Synaxis of Saints
19th century
tempera on panel, in the centre of the depiction is Mary in glory flanked by archangels and surrounded by saints, [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 29.5 x 3 cm. Weight 1370 g
85
A Russian icon with silver and enamel oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator
Moskow, late 19th century
tempera on panel depicting Christ Pantocrator, with robes, book attribute and halo. Silver oklad, decorated with [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 27 x 3 cm. Weight: 1620 g.
85
A Russian icon with silver and enamel oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator
Moskow, late 19th century
tempera on panel depicting Christ Pantocrator, with robes, book attribute and halo. Silver oklad, decorated with [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 27 x 3 cm. Weight: 1620 g.
86
A Russian icon with silver okad
Moskow 1890
tempera on panel with silver riza. In the centre three figures of saints, standing frontally, their hands in blessing. [..], Height x width x depth: 32 x 28 x 3 cm. Total gross weight: 1620 g.
86
A Russian icon with silver okad
Moskow 1890
tempera on panel with silver riza. In the centre three figures of saints, standing frontally, their hands in blessing. [..], Height x width x depth: 32 x 28 x 3 cm. Total gross weight: 1620 g.
87
A Russian Icon depicting St. John the precursor
19th century
tempera on panel; St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.
87
A Russian Icon depicting St. John the precursor
19th century
tempera on panel; St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
88
A Russian icon depicting Virgin and Child
19th century
tempera on panel depicting the Virgin holding the Child with her right arm while her right hand points at him. [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 32 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 1335 g.
88
A Russian icon depicting Virgin and Child
19th century
tempera on panel depicting the Virgin holding the Child with her right arm while her right hand points at him. [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 32 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 1335 g.
89
A Russia icon depicting the Holy Trinity
19th century
Tempera on panel; The Holy Trinity is the fundamental and most important doctrine of the Christian churches; in [..], Height x width x depth: 26.8 x 24 x 2.4 cm.
89
A Russia icon depicting the Holy Trinity
19th century
Tempera on panel; The Holy Trinity is the fundamental and most important doctrine of the Christian churches; in [..], Height x width x depth: 26.8 x 24 x 2.4 cm.
90
A Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gild bronze Orthodox, it presents one vertical bar and three transversals. Each bar represents a particular detail [..], Height x width x depth: 22.5 x 14.7 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 549 g.
90
A Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gild bronze Orthodox, it presents one vertical bar and three transversals. Each bar represents a particular detail [..], Height x width x depth: 22.5 x 14.7 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 549 g.
91
A Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gilded bronze, it has two cross bars of which the horizontal upper one is longer, while the lower one is inclined [..], Height x width x depth: 17.3 x 10.6 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 286 g.
91
A Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gilded bronze, it has two cross bars of which the horizontal upper one is longer, while the lower one is inclined [..], Height x width x depth: 17.3 x 10.6 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 286 g.
92
A Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Gilt bronze representing the Mother of God Joy of the Afflicted, glorified in 1688 after the intercession and [..], Height x width: 10.5 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 505 g.
92
A Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Gilt bronze representing the Mother of God Joy of the Afflicted, glorified in 1688 after the intercession and [..], Height x width: 10.5 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 505 g.
93
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
The central representation presents the Virgin Consoler of all the afflicted. The circulation of this iconography [..], Height x width: 14.5 x 10 cm. Weight: 290 g.
93
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
The central representation presents the Virgin Consoler of all the afflicted. The circulation of this iconography [..], Height x width: 14.5 x 10 cm. Weight: 290 g.
94
Ivory relief with Baltic amber frame
17th and 18th centuries
consisting of a Baltic amber frame encasing a central panel carved in elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..], 25.5 x 22.5 cm.
94
Ivory relief with Baltic amber frame
17th and 18th centuries
consisting of a Baltic amber frame encasing a central panel carved in elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..], 25.5 x 22.5 cm.
95
A superb Benin ivory leopard’s mask
Nigeria, 17th century
elephant ivory carving ( Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting a leopard’s [..], Height x width x depth: 16.5 x 10.5 x 5.2 cm. Weight: 640 g
95
A superb Benin ivory leopard’s mask
Nigeria, 17th century
elephant ivory carving ( Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting a leopard’s [..], Height x width x depth: 16.5 x 10.5 x 5.2 cm. Weight: 640 g
96
Romanesque Byzantine style ivory Madonna and Child
15th-17th century
Ancient ivory sculpture of an elephant (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), [..], Height x width of sculpture: 49 x 13 cm. Overall height x width: 70.5 x 46.5 cm. Total weight: 10100 g.
96
Romanesque Byzantine style ivory Madonna and Child
15th-17th century
Ancient ivory sculpture of an elephant (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), [..], Height x width of sculpture: 49 x 13 cm. Overall height x width: 70.5 x 46.5 cm. Total weight: 10100 g.
97
Gothic ivory Nursing Madonna
15th-17th century
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved to depict a Gothic [..], Height x width sculpture: 43 x 12 cm. Total height x width x depth: 70 x 40 x 7.7 cm. Total weight: 9800 g approx.
97
Gothic ivory Nursing Madonna
15th-17th century
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved to depict a Gothic [..], Height x width sculpture: 43 x 12 cm. Total height x width x depth: 70 x 40 x 7.7 cm. Total weight: 9800 g approx.
98
Simon Troger
(1683 - München, 1768)
Attributed to
A pair of lime wood and ivory beggars
Germany, 18th century
limewood and elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , [..]
98
Simon Troger
(1683 - München, 1768)
Attributed to
A pair of lime wood and ivory beggars
Germany, 18th century
limewood and elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , [..]
99
Two german ivory carvings
19th century
The two sculptures, carved in the round in elephant ivory ( Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana [..], Height x width x depth: 16.5 x 9 x 7 cm; 17 x 7 x 7 cm. Total weight. 1610 g.
99
Two german ivory carvings
19th century
The two sculptures, carved in the round in elephant ivory ( Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana [..], Height x width x depth: 16.5 x 9 x 7 cm; 17 x 7 x 7 cm. Total weight. 1610 g.
100
Herr L. Weininger
A group of Austrian sculptures depicting the four seasons
Vienna, 19th century
carved from elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , depicting [..], Height x width x depth: 9 x 9 x 8 cm. Total gross weight: 3300 g.
100
Herr L. Weininger
A group of Austrian sculptures depicting the four seasons
Vienna, 19th century
carved from elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , depicting [..], Height x width x depth: 9 x 9 x 8 cm. Total gross weight: 3300 g.
101
Double-sided ivory carving
19th century
elephant ivory bifacial carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) evoking [..], Height x width x depth: 22 x 11,8 x 10 cm. Weight: 2253 g
101
Double-sided ivory carving
19th century
elephant ivory bifacial carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) evoking [..], Height x width x depth: 22 x 11,8 x 10 cm. Weight: 2253 g
102
A pair of wood and bone carvings
Late 18th - early 19th century
made of limewood and bone, these sculptures are carved in the round to depict figures of peasants. The figures, [..]
102
A pair of wood and bone carvings
Late 18th - early 19th century
made of limewood and bone, these sculptures are carved in the round to depict figures of peasants. The figures, [..]
103
Italian ivory, tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl Crucifix
17th century
carved elephant ivory Corpus Christi (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Height x width: 75 x 33 cm. Height x width Christ: 27.5 x 19.5 cm. Total weight: 2000 g. - Estimated ivory weight: 250 g.
103
Italian ivory, tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl Crucifix
17th century
carved elephant ivory Corpus Christi (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Height x width: 75 x 33 cm. Height x width Christ: 27.5 x 19.5 cm. Total weight: 2000 g. - Estimated ivory weight: 250 g.
104
Etienne Watrin
(1890 - 1915)
Finely dressed standing Elizabethan maiden, bronze and ivory
circa 1900
depicting a female figure dressed in Renaissance clothing, with hands and face made of elephant ivory (Elephas [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 14 x 14 cm. Weight: 3700 g
104
Etienne Watrin
(1890 - 1915)
Finely dressed standing Elizabethan maiden, bronze and ivory
circa 1900
depicting a female figure dressed in Renaissance clothing, with hands and face made of elephant ivory (Elephas [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 14 x 14 cm. Weight: 3700 g
105
German carved and turned bone sculpture
18th century
In carved and turned bone, resting on an ebonized wooden base decorated with floral motifs, it features an elaborate [..], Height x width x depth: 42 x 12 x 10 cm. Weight: 565 g approx.
105
German carved and turned bone sculpture
18th century
In carved and turned bone, resting on an ebonized wooden base decorated with floral motifs, it features an elaborate [..], Height x width x depth: 42 x 12 x 10 cm. Weight: 565 g approx.
106
A group of 5 German ivory carvings depicting a band of musicians
19th century
resting on ebonised wood plinth bases and intent on playing various musical instruments: a man playing a trumpet, [..]
106
A group of 5 German ivory carvings depicting a band of musicians
19th century
resting on ebonised wood plinth bases and intent on playing various musical instruments: a man playing a trumpet, [..]
107
A pair of ivory carvings depicting the Summer and the Autumn
19th century
in elephant ivory carved in the round (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Spring weight: 757.8 g. Summer weight: 757.3 gr.
107
A pair of ivory carvings depicting the Summer and the Autumn
19th century
in elephant ivory carved in the round (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Spring weight: 757.8 g. Summer weight: 757.3 gr.
108
Openable ivory carving depicting Napoleon
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory openable carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) sculpted [..], Height x width x depth: 20 x 5 x 5.5 cm. Width opened: 11.7 cm. Weight 266 g.
108
Openable ivory carving depicting Napoleon
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory openable carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) sculpted [..], Height x width x depth: 20 x 5 x 5.5 cm. Width opened: 11.7 cm. Weight 266 g.
109
Openable ivory carving depicting Mary Stuart
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory triptych carved in the round (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, [..], Height x width x depth: 10.6 x 8.1 x 6 cm. Width opened: 17.5 cm. Weight: 414 g.
109
Openable ivory carving depicting Mary Stuart
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory triptych carved in the round (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, [..], Height x width x depth: 10.6 x 8.1 x 6 cm. Width opened: 17.5 cm. Weight: 414 g.
110
Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting a Virgin
Goa, 17th century
elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758, or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved in the [..], Height x width x depth: 11.6 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm. Weight: 89 g
110
Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting a Virgin
Goa, 17th century
elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758, or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved in the [..], Height x width x depth: 11.6 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm. Weight: 89 g
111
Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting Saint John the Evangelist
Goa, 17th-18th century
elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758, or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved in the [..], Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 9,6 x 4,2 x 2,6 cm. Peso: 60,3 gr
111
Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting Saint John the Evangelist
Goa, 17th-18th century
elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758, or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved in the [..], Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 9,6 x 4,2 x 2,6 cm. Peso: 60,3 gr
112
Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting Saint John the Evangelist
Goa, 17th century
elephant ivory carving ( Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758, or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved in the [..], Height x width x depth: 6.4 x 2.4 x 1.2 cm. Weight: 16.6 g
112
Indo-Portuguese ivory carving depicting Saint John the Evangelist
Goa, 17th century
elephant ivory carving ( Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758, or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) carved in the [..], Height x width x depth: 6.4 x 2.4 x 1.2 cm. Weight: 16.6 g
113
Italian ivory plaque depicting the Holy Family
Late 19th, early 20th century
Ivory sculpture of an elephant (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , carved [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 9.7 x 0.7 cm. Weight: approx. 39 g.
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Italian ivory plaque depicting the Holy Family
Late 19th, early 20th century
Ivory sculpture of an elephant (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , carved [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 9.7 x 0.7 cm. Weight: approx. 39 g.
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Bone and coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 19th century
‘Corpus Christi' in bone, finely carved in the round. Without cross, replaced by a branch made of red Mediterranean [..], Height x width x depth: 21 x 11 x 5 cm. Weight: 120 g.
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Bone and coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 19th century
‘Corpus Christi' in bone, finely carved in the round. Without cross, replaced by a branch made of red Mediterranean [..], Height x width x depth: 21 x 11 x 5 cm. Weight: 120 g.
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A French gold manicure with ivory case
late 19th century
consisting of scissors, needle holder, thimble and gold needle, with elephant ivory case (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..], Height x width x depth: 11.5 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm. Total weight: 137 g
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A French gold manicure with ivory case
late 19th century
consisting of scissors, needle holder, thimble and gold needle, with elephant ivory case (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..], Height x width x depth: 11.5 x 5.7 x 1.9 cm. Total weight: 137 g
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French ivory and mother-of-pearl music box
France, 19th century
Rectangular in shape, resting on four turned cylindrical feet, entirely crafted from ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..], Height x width x depth: 6.5 x 12 x 6.5 cm. Gross weight: 540 g; estimated weight: 400 g.
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French ivory and mother-of-pearl music box
France, 19th century
Rectangular in shape, resting on four turned cylindrical feet, entirely crafted from ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..], Height x width x depth: 6.5 x 12 x 6.5 cm. Gross weight: 540 g; estimated weight: 400 g.
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Erotic ivory carving
France, 19th century
elephant ivory carved in the round (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting [..], Height x width x depth carving: 4.2 x 9.8 x 3.2 cm. Carving weight: 80.6 g
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Erotic ivory carving
France, 19th century
elephant ivory carved in the round (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting [..], Height x width x depth carving: 4.2 x 9.8 x 3.2 cm. Carving weight: 80.6 g
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English Victorian ivory toilet set
Late 19th century
carved elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) consisting of [..]
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English Victorian ivory toilet set
Late 19th century
carved elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) consisting of [..]
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Ivory-inlaid travel desk
India, 19th century
rectangular in shape, resting on four lion-shaped feet, with a hinged lid. It presents a decoration made of sadeli [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 32 x 11 cm. Weight 2285 g.
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Ivory-inlaid travel desk
India, 19th century
rectangular in shape, resting on four lion-shaped feet, with a hinged lid. It presents a decoration made of sadeli [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 32 x 11 cm. Weight 2285 g.
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Openable ivory carving depicting Napoleon
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory openable carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) sculpted [..], Height x width x depth: 8.3 x 2.2 x 2 cm. Width opened: 5.6 cm. Weight: 28 g
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Openable ivory carving depicting Napoleon
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory openable carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) sculpted [..], Height x width x depth: 8.3 x 2.2 x 2 cm. Width opened: 5.6 cm. Weight: 28 g