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. 451
Dresden porcelain tea service
composed of 12 cups, teapot and milk jug painted with polychrome flowers and golden highlights, some defects (1 [..]
Lot N. 451
Dresden porcelain tea service
composed of 12 cups, teapot and milk jug painted with polychrome flowers and golden highlights, some defects (1 [..]
Lot N. 452
Porcelain mug for mothers giving birth
France, second half of the 19th century
painted with roses, gold highlights and blue details, h 14 cm
Lot N. 452
Porcelain mug for mothers giving birth
France, second half of the 19th century
painted with roses, gold highlights and blue details, h 14 cm
Lot N. 453
Crystal glass set
first half of the 20th century
ground with floral shoot, composed of 10 water glasses, 11 wine glasses, 8 champagne glasses, 8 vinsanto glasses, [..], h from 8.5 cm to 32 (40) cm
Lot N. 453
Crystal glass set
first half of the 20th century
ground with floral shoot, composed of 10 water glasses, 11 wine glasses, 8 champagne glasses, 8 vinsanto glasses, [..], h from 8.5 cm to 32 (40) cm
Lot N. 454
Porcelain dish set, Ginori
late 19th/early 20th century
painted with branches in autumnal tones, composed of 40 dinner plates, 18 soup plates, 11 appetizer plates, salad [..], salad bowl h 10 cm, diam 26 cm, oval trays from 24.5x35 cm to 28.5x41.5 cm (90)
Lot N. 454
Porcelain dish set, Ginori
late 19th/early 20th century
painted with branches in autumnal tones, composed of 40 dinner plates, 18 soup plates, 11 appetizer plates, salad [..], salad bowl h 10 cm, diam 26 cm, oval trays from 24.5x35 cm to 28.5x41.5 cm (90)
Lot N. 455
Porcelain mug for mothers giving birth
France, first half of the 19th century
painted and highlighted in gold with motifs of vases and volutes, with matching saucer and charger, h 17 cm (2)
Lot N. 455
Porcelain mug for mothers giving birth
France, first half of the 19th century
painted and highlighted in gold with motifs of vases and volutes, with matching saucer and charger, h 17 cm (2)
Lot N. 456
Coppia di albarelli da farmacia in maiolica
XVIII secolo
dipinti con paesaggi, lievi difetti, h cm 16,5
Lot N. 456
Coppia di albarelli da farmacia in maiolica
XVIII secolo
dipinti con paesaggi, lievi difetti, h cm 16,5
Lot N. 457
Porcelain dinner service, Richard Ginori
The eighties
Vecchia Ginori model, composed of 12 soup plates, 24 dinner plates and two tureens, soup tureens h 22x36x20 (38) cm
Lot N. 457
Porcelain dinner service, Richard Ginori
The eighties
Vecchia Ginori model, composed of 12 soup plates, 24 dinner plates and two tureens, soup tureens h 22x36x20 (38) cm
Lot N. 458
French porcelain fish soup plate set
composed of 12 soup plates, an oval tray and a gravy boat, tray 26x59 cm (14)
Lot N. 458
French porcelain fish soup plate set
composed of 12 soup plates, an oval tray and a gravy boat, tray 26x59 cm (14)
Lot N. 459
Set of fruit and dessert cutlery in golden metal
first half of the 20th century
chiseled handles with shell motif, complete for twelve people, consisting of 12 fruit forks and knives with 12 [..]
Lot N. 459
Set of fruit and dessert cutlery in golden metal
first half of the 20th century
chiseled handles with shell motif, complete for twelve people, consisting of 12 fruit forks and knives with 12 [..]
Lot N. 460
Porcelain mug for mothers giving birth
France, early 19th century
painted with neoclassical motifs in shades of pink and highlighted in gold, taken with a swan neck, h 16 cm
Lot N. 460
Porcelain mug for mothers giving birth
France, early 19th century
painted with neoclassical motifs in shades of pink and highlighted in gold, taken with a swan neck, h 16 cm
Lot N. 461
Set of silver-plated metal fruit cutlery
composed of 6 forks and 12 knives, combined with 6 similar forks, in original box, defects (22)
Lot N. 461
Set of silver-plated metal fruit cutlery
composed of 6 forks and 12 knives, combined with 6 similar forks, in original box, defects (22)
Lot N. 462
Silver metal fish cutlery set
complete for twelve people, consisting of 12 forks and 12 fish knives, in a box, defects (21)
Lot N. 462
Silver metal fish cutlery set
complete for twelve people, consisting of 12 forks and 12 fish knives, in a box, defects (21)
Lot N. 463
Silver metal cutlery set
embossed handle with shell motif within reserve, composed of 16 forks, 6 spoons, 9 fruit forks, 9 dessert spoons [..]
Lot N. 463
Silver metal cutlery set
embossed handle with shell motif within reserve, composed of 16 forks, 6 spoons, 9 fruit forks, 9 dessert spoons [..]
Lot N. 464
Porcelain tea set
probably Ginori, second half of the 19th century
composed of a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl painted with small flowers, combined with a large coffee pot similar [..], h from 16 cm to 24 cm (4)
Lot N. 464
Porcelain tea set
probably Ginori, second half of the 19th century
composed of a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl painted with small flowers, combined with a large coffee pot similar [..], h from 16 cm to 24 cm (4)
Lot N. 465
Fan mirror with wooden frame and golden tablet
cymatium surmounted by a Love knot, an electrified candle holder arm, some shortcomings and defects, 75x38 cm
Lot N. 465
Fan mirror with wooden frame and golden tablet
cymatium surmounted by a Love knot, an electrified candle holder arm, some shortcomings and defects, 75x38 cm
Lot N. 466
Carved and lacquered wooden mirror
oval in shape, frame carved with volutes and spirals, 112x88 cm
Lot N. 466
Carved and lacquered wooden mirror
oval in shape, frame carved with volutes and spirals, 112x88 cm
Lot N. 467
Walnut dining table
first half of the 20th century
rectangular top with rounded corners and fluted edge, covered with a glass plate, central support carved like [..], h 76x190x81 cm
Lot N. 467
Walnut dining table
first half of the 20th century
rectangular top with rounded corners and fluted edge, covered with a glass plate, central support carved like [..], h 76x190x81 cm
Lot N. 468
Three portrait frames
two made of malachite and one in golden metal, from 14x11 cm to 28x22 cm (3)
Lot N. 468
Three portrait frames
two made of malachite and one in golden metal, from 14x11 cm to 28x22 cm (3)
Lot N. 469
Marcello Fantoni
(1915 - 2011)
Glazed ceramic vase
decorated with shades of aqua green and yellow, h 28 cm
Lot N. 469
Marcello Fantoni
(1915 - 2011)
Glazed ceramic vase
decorated with shades of aqua green and yellow, h 28 cm
Lot N. 470
Showcase for collections in mahogany veneer
England, 20th century
inlaid with fruitwood threads, projecting hat, two doors with beveled glass delimited by frames, mirrored interiors, [..], h 152x92x38 cm
Lot N. 470
Showcase for collections in mahogany veneer
England, 20th century
inlaid with fruitwood threads, projecting hat, two doors with beveled glass delimited by frames, mirrored interiors, [..], h 152x92x38 cm
Lot N. 471
Display cabinet for collections in mahogany
France, 20th century
red marble hat with railing edge, golden metal applications, wavy front with glass door and sides, slightly wavy [..], h 139x72x35 cm
Lot N. 471
Display cabinet for collections in mahogany
France, 20th century
red marble hat with railing edge, golden metal applications, wavy front with glass door and sides, slightly wavy [..], h 139x72x35 cm
Lot N. 472
Carved and gilded wooden stoup
19th/20th century
with a golden metal plaque depicting the Madonna with Child applied to a red silk background, combined with a [..], 40x23 cm (3)
Lot N. 472
Carved and gilded wooden stoup
19th/20th century
with a golden metal plaque depicting the Madonna with Child applied to a red silk background, combined with a [..], 40x23 cm (3)
Lot N. 473
Albarello in majolica
Liguria, 18th/19th century
painted in blue monochrome, with restoration on the upper edge, h 19 cm
Lot N. 473
Albarello in majolica
Liguria, 18th/19th century
painted in blue monochrome, with restoration on the upper edge, h 19 cm
Lot N. 474
Assortment of nine bronze handles
19th/20th century
including an embossed pair with cupids faced and centered by a mask and two others modeled as lion heads, from 9x6 cm to 19x19 cm (9)
Lot N. 474
Assortment of nine bronze handles
19th/20th century
including an embossed pair with cupids faced and centered by a mask and two others modeled as lion heads, from 9x6 cm to 19x19 cm (9)
Lot N. 475
Pair of golden papier-mâché shelves
19th/20th century
modeled like cherubs holding a basket full of fruit, slight defects, h 37x24x20 cm
Lot N. 475
Pair of golden papier-mâché shelves
19th/20th century
modeled like cherubs holding a basket full of fruit, slight defects, h 37x24x20 cm
Lot N. 476
Pair of high-relief plaques in polychrome terracotta
Naples, late 19th/early 20th century
depicting Allegory of Youth and Old Age, represented as two couples in popular costumes, from 22x27 cm to 20x21 cm
Lot N. 476
Pair of high-relief plaques in polychrome terracotta
Naples, late 19th/early 20th century
depicting Allegory of Youth and Old Age, represented as two couples in popular costumes, from 22x27 cm to 20x21 cm
Lot N. 477
Pair of porcelain vases
France, mid-19th century
painted with polychrome floral motifs and golden highlights, slight defects, h 33 cm
Lot N. 477
Pair of porcelain vases
France, mid-19th century
painted with polychrome floral motifs and golden highlights, slight defects, h 33 cm
Lot N. 478
Pair of carved and gilded wooden fans in Mecca
with temple frame, two electrified candle holder arms, mirror mounted, slight defects, h 84x37x24 cm
Lot N. 478
Pair of carved and gilded wooden fans in Mecca
with temple frame, two electrified candle holder arms, mirror mounted, slight defects, h 84x37x24 cm
Lot N. 479
Two ancient carved and gilded wooden torch holders
19/20th century
from h cm 51 to h cm 92
Lot N. 479
Two ancient carved and gilded wooden torch holders
19/20th century
from h cm 51 to h cm 92
Lot N. 480
Two majolica tiles
18th century
a pharmacy tree painted in monochrome blue with plant shoots and a parade plate painted with an allegory of justice, [..], h 22 cm, diam 31 cm
Lot N. 480
Two majolica tiles
18th century
a pharmacy tree painted in monochrome blue with plant shoots and a parade plate painted with an allegory of justice, [..], h 22 cm, diam 31 cm