Time auction
N. 291
A Florentine House
tue 17 - tue 24 September 2024
Online only auction
17 - 24 September
online bids on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
The Florentine home of a traveller and eclectic collector, where family furniture and mementos dialogue with art objects acquired during his many trips to the Far East. Among the family memories is a fine collection of antique silverware, including numerous saltcellars.
17 - 24 September
online bids on website
www.maisonbibelot.com
The Florentine home of a traveller and eclectic collector, where family furniture and mementos dialogue with art objects acquired during his many trips to the Far East. Among the family memories is a fine collection of antique silverware, including numerous saltcellars.
Highlights
Lot N. 372
Side table in ebonized wood
top inlaid with characters and grotesque motifs, lyre-shaped legs joined by a cross-shaped crosspiece, some defects
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 598
Illuminated manuscript page
within frame, defects
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
Lot N. 367
Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1860, 1917
oil on canvas, titled, dated and signed E. Nievo, framed
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 134
Silver table set
composed of a mustard shaker and a pair of salt shakers in neoclassical style, interiors in blue glass, pierced with an eight-pointed star motif, the salt shakers [..]
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
Lot N. 364
Secretaire veneered in mahogany feather
white marble top, sliding door to hide cabinet partly covered in red cloth and with small drawers and open compartment between column pilasters with gilded bronze [..]
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 500,00
Lot N. 182
Pair of Celadon porcelain vases
painted with landscapes in blue monochrome within reserves and inscriptions on the reverse, one with a small defect on the neck, perforated bottom
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
Lot N. 1
Large silver censer incense burner
of Empire style, made as a podded vase with an embossed band of vegetal scrolls and rosettes, supported by three high feral legs with caryatid attachment, triangular [..]
Estimate
€ 1.150,00 / 1.500,00
Lot N. 172
Collection of cadastral maps of the Tenuta del Borro
series of 45 maps drawn and painted by hand (plates 25, 22, 8, 7 missing), slight defects
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
Lot N. 1
Large silver censer incense burner
partly from the 19th century
of Empire style, made as a podded vase with an embossed band of vegetal scrolls and rosettes, supported by three [..], 2300 g, height 28 cm
Lot N. 1
Large silver censer incense burner
partly from the 19th century
of Empire style, made as a podded vase with an embossed band of vegetal scrolls and rosettes, supported by three [..], 2300 g, height 28 cm
Lot N. 2
Large silver tureen, C. G. Hallberg Stockholm
Sweden, early 20th century
wavy edge molded with cordonetto motif, pine cone grip, complete with matching tray, 2890 g, h 20x30x30 cm (2)
Lot N. 2
Large silver tureen, C. G. Hallberg Stockholm
Sweden, early 20th century
wavy edge molded with cordonetto motif, pine cone grip, complete with matching tray, 2890 g, h 20x30x30 cm (2)
Lot N. 3
Silver basin
Naples, 1710
shaped shape, rimmed brim and molded edge, slight defects, 940 g, h 6.5x39.5x31 cm
Lot N. 3
Silver basin
Naples, 1710
shaped shape, rimmed brim and molded edge, slight defects, 940 g, h 6.5x39.5x31 cm
Lot N. 4
Silver inkwell
Genoa, 1795
three grooved cups for ink, nibs and sand on an oval base with embossed cordonetto edge, curled feet, some defe [..], 380 g
Lot N. 4
Silver inkwell
Genoa, 1795
three grooved cups for ink, nibs and sand on an oval base with embossed cordonetto edge, curled feet, some defe [..], 380 g
Lot N. 5
Shuttle cruet in 950/1000 silver
Paris, 1789
ogive base with perforated edge, central column socket surmounted by a vase from which the chains for the ampoule [..], net gr 580
Lot N. 5
Shuttle cruet in 950/1000 silver
Paris, 1789
ogive base with perforated edge, central column socket surmounted by a vase from which the chains for the ampoule [..], net gr 580
Lot N. 6
Silver sugar bowl
chiselled with scrolls and embossed with masks, accompanied by twelve teaspoons, grip modeled as a putto in the [..], 590 g, h 22 cm, diam 17 (13) cm
Lot N. 6
Silver sugar bowl
chiselled with scrolls and embossed with masks, accompanied by twelve teaspoons, grip modeled as a putto in the [..], 590 g, h 22 cm, diam 17 (13) cm
Lot N. 7
Pair of silver salt shakers
Florence, first half of the 19th century
on a tripod with sinuous legs with laurel leaf-shaped attachment and plinth finish, slight defects, 200g
Lot N. 7
Pair of silver salt shakers
Florence, first half of the 19th century
on a tripod with sinuous legs with laurel leaf-shaped attachment and plinth finish, slight defects, 200g
Lot N. 8
Pair of silver salt shakers
Northern Italy, early 20th century
openwork edge with ogive motifs, one defective blue glass, probably not relevant, net gr 110
Lot N. 8
Pair of silver salt shakers
Northern Italy, early 20th century
openwork edge with ogive motifs, one defective blue glass, probably not relevant, net gr 110
Lot N. 9
Pair of silver salt shakers
Rome, first half of the 19th century
oval in shape, supported by four caryatids, blue glass interior (some breakages), 100g net
Lot N. 9
Pair of silver salt shakers
Rome, first half of the 19th century
oval in shape, supported by four caryatids, blue glass interior (some breakages), 100g net
Lot N. 10
Silver cutlery service, Greggio Rino Padova
complete for twelve people, consisting of 24 forks, 12 knives, 12 spoons, 12 fruit forks and knives, 12 teaspoons, [..], total net grams excluding knives 4000 (89)
Lot N. 10
Silver cutlery service, Greggio Rino Padova
complete for twelve people, consisting of 24 forks, 12 knives, 12 spoons, 12 fruit forks and knives, 12 teaspoons, [..], total net grams excluding knives 4000 (89)
Lot N. 11
Silver centerpiece stand, Zipoli Guido Firenze
embossed wavy edge with volutes and a motif of bunches of flowers, on a podded circular foot, accompanied by a [..], 750 g, h 16 cm, diam 29 cm
Lot N. 11
Silver centerpiece stand, Zipoli Guido Firenze
embossed wavy edge with volutes and a motif of bunches of flowers, on a podded circular foot, accompanied by a [..], 750 g, h 16 cm, diam 29 cm
Lot N. 12
Silver spacecraft centerpiece
wavy edge embossed with scrolls, combined with a sugar bowl with perforated edge and podded body, pinnacle sock [..], 480 g. h from 12 cm to 14 cm (2)
Lot N. 12
Silver spacecraft centerpiece
wavy edge embossed with scrolls, combined with a sugar bowl with perforated edge and podded body, pinnacle sock [..], 480 g. h from 12 cm to 14 cm (2)
Lot N. 13
Pair of silver salt shakers
Florence, first half of the 19th century
made as tripods with socket feet and palmette attachment, silver vermeil interior, 230 g
Lot N. 13
Pair of silver salt shakers
Florence, first half of the 19th century
made as tripods with socket feet and palmette attachment, silver vermeil interior, 230 g
Lot N. 14
Pair of silver salt shakers
probably Naples, 19th century
embossed with laurel leaves, on three stylized plinth feet, 150g
Lot N. 14
Pair of silver salt shakers
probably Naples, 19th century
embossed with laurel leaves, on three stylized plinth feet, 150g
Lot N. 15
Pair of silver salt shakers, Fratelli Coppini Florence
20th century
made in neoclassical style with a motif of vases full of fruit, blue glass interior, 60 g net
Lot N. 15
Pair of silver salt shakers, Fratelli Coppini Florence
20th century
made in neoclassical style with a motif of vases full of fruit, blue glass interior, 60 g net
Lot N. 16
Judaica - Silver Index to the Torah
Russia, 19th century
chiseled with Star of David, 40 g
Lot N. 16
Judaica - Silver Index to the Torah
Russia, 19th century
chiseled with Star of David, 40 g
Lot N. 18
Cruet in 950/1000 silver
Paris, 1798-1809
shaped houses chiseled with scroll decorations, small rosettes and masks, vials without caps, 500 g net
Lot N. 18
Cruet in 950/1000 silver
Paris, 1798-1809
shaped houses chiseled with scroll decorations, small rosettes and masks, vials without caps, 500 g net
Lot N. 21
Silver cruet, Luca Baccaro
Naples, 1796
perforated with vegetal scrolls, ampoules without caps, net 600 g
Lot N. 21
Silver cruet, Luca Baccaro
Naples, 1796
perforated with vegetal scrolls, ampoules without caps, net 600 g
Lot N. 22
Silver cruet
Novara, 19th century
oval base, central socket surmounted by baskets of fruit and pomegranates, vials without caps, net gr 270
Lot N. 22
Silver cruet
Novara, 19th century
oval base, central socket surmounted by baskets of fruit and pomegranates, vials without caps, net gr 270
Lot N. 24
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks
two sinuous candle holder arms and a central one, divisible into three parts to form lies, on a circular base [..], h 32 cm
Lot N. 24
Pair of sterling silver candlesticks
two sinuous candle holder arms and a central one, divisible into three parts to form lies, on a circular base [..], h 32 cm
Lot N. 25
Lot of silverware
composed of a sugar bowl for sugar cubes with an embossed edge with fruits and leaves, a breadstick holder and [..], 700 g, inkwell 13x34 cm (5)
Lot N. 25
Lot of silverware
composed of a sugar bowl for sugar cubes with an embossed edge with fruits and leaves, a breadstick holder and [..], 700 g, inkwell 13x34 cm (5)
Lot N. 26
Silver tea and coffee service
Thirties
faceted body, composed of teapot, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl, complete with matching tray, 3130 g, h from 12 cm to 17 cm, glove box 34.5x47 cm (5)
Lot N. 26
Silver tea and coffee service
Thirties
faceted body, composed of teapot, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl, complete with matching tray, 3130 g, h from 12 cm to 17 cm, glove box 34.5x47 cm (5)
Lot N. 29
Pair of silver salt shakers
Florence, first half of the 19th century
embossed with the noble coat of arms, on a zoomorphic tripod with a lion's head attachment, 270 g
Lot N. 29
Pair of silver salt shakers
Florence, first half of the 19th century
embossed with the noble coat of arms, on a zoomorphic tripod with a lion's head attachment, 270 g
Lot N. 30
Pair of rare 'Retour d'Egypte' salt shakers
Sicily, 19th century
made as cups on tripods with sphinx head attachment and hoof feet, 110g
Lot N. 30
Pair of rare 'Retour d'Egypte' salt shakers
Sicily, 19th century
made as cups on tripods with sphinx head attachment and hoof feet, 110g