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Live auction
Silver, Ivores, Corals and Works Art from important private collections
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome 00186, thu 23 May 2024
For information and condition report:
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
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20 and 21 May 2024 at 10:30-2:00 p.m. / 3:00-6:30 p.m.
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A pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 18th century
two polychrome wax compositions depicting religious scenes, within oval frames made of carved, lacquered and gilded [..], Height x width: 45 x 38 cm.
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A pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 18th century
two polychrome wax compositions depicting religious scenes, within oval frames made of carved, lacquered and gilded [..], Height x width: 45 x 38 cm.
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A pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 18th century
two polychrome wax compositions depicting religious scenes, within oval frames made of carved, lacquered and gilded [..], Height x width: 45 x 38 cm.
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A pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 18th century
two polychrome wax compositions depicting religious scenes, within oval frames made of carved, lacquered and gilded [..], Height x width: 45 x 38 cm.
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Enameled spanish plaque depicting two saints
12th - 13th century
made of gilded bronze, this object features a perimeter cord with a coloured stone in the centre. Two round pointed [..], Dimensions 19 x 15.5 cm. Weight 745 g.
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Enameled spanish plaque depicting two saints
12th - 13th century
made of gilded bronze, this object features a perimeter cord with a coloured stone in the centre. Two round pointed [..], Dimensions 19 x 15.5 cm. Weight 745 g.
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French horn horse whip with silver handle
Late 19th century.
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with solid silver knob depicting a hand holding a lapislazuli [..], Length 66 cm. Weight 72.9 g.
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French horn horse whip with silver handle
Late 19th century.
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with solid silver knob depicting a hand holding a lapislazuli [..], Length 66 cm. Weight 72.9 g.
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U & T Walker
English Victorian rhinoceros horn horse whip with gold pommel
London 1864 - 1865
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with 15k yellow gold (625/1000) floral decoration pommel. [..], Length 73.3 cm. Diameter 1.4 cm. Weight 31.7 g.
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U & T Walker
English Victorian rhinoceros horn horse whip with gold pommel
London 1864 - 1865
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with 15k yellow gold (625/1000) floral decoration pommel. [..], Length 73.3 cm. Diameter 1.4 cm. Weight 31.7 g.
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English Victorian rhinoceros horn horse whip
Late 19th century.
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with gold-laminated handle with floral decorations. Item [..], Length 67 cm. Weight 13 g.
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English Victorian rhinoceros horn horse whip
Late 19th century.
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with gold-laminated handle with floral decorations. Item [..], Length 67 cm. Weight 13 g.
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JEAN-FRANÇOIS LEBELLE (attivo in Francia, 1806 - 1836)
French tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature
1811
of rectangular shape made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae); [..], Height x width x depth: 2.2 x 8.7 x 5.6 cm. Weight: 74.6 g
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JEAN-FRANÇOIS LEBELLE (attivo in Francia, 1806 - 1836)
French tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature
1811
of rectangular shape made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae); [..], Height x width x depth: 2.2 x 8.7 x 5.6 cm. Weight: 74.6 g
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French tortoiseshell miniature with a portrait of Napoleon II
Early 18th century
rectangular in shape with chamfered corners made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys [..], Height x width x depth: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1 cm. Weight 75 g
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French tortoiseshell miniature with a portrait of Napoleon II
Early 18th century
rectangular in shape with chamfered corners made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys [..], Height x width x depth: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1 cm. Weight 75 g
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French musk agate snuff box
19th century
rectangular shape with hinged lid and gilded metal front closure. Item condition grading: ***** excellent., Height x width x depth: 1.3 x 8.2 x 5.4 cm. Weight 45.6 g
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French musk agate snuff box
19th century
rectangular shape with hinged lid and gilded metal front closure. Item condition grading: ***** excellent., Height x width x depth: 1.3 x 8.2 x 5.4 cm. Weight 45.6 g
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French tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature
Late 18th - early 19th century
of circular shape made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) [..], Height x diameter: 2.7 x 5.8 cm. Weight 35.3 g
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French tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature
Late 18th - early 19th century
of circular shape made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) [..], Height x diameter: 2.7 x 5.8 cm. Weight 35.3 g
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Two French agate and jasper boxes
19th century
with gilded metal mountings and hinged lids. Height x width x depth: 2.7 x 5.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 44.5 g Height [..]
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Two French agate and jasper boxes
19th century
with gilded metal mountings and hinged lids. Height x width x depth: 2.7 x 5.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 44.5 g Height [..]
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Mother-of-pearl card holder
Early 20th century
of rectangular shape with snap button. Item condion grading: **** good, general wear commensurate with age and [..], Height x width x depth: 10.7 x 8 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 70 g
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Mother-of-pearl card holder
Early 20th century
of rectangular shape with snap button. Item condion grading: **** good, general wear commensurate with age and [..], Height x width x depth: 10.7 x 8 x 1.4 cm. Weight: 70 g
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English Victorian tortoiseshell coffer
19th century
of rectangular shaped made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). [..], Height x width x depth: 13 x 18.5 x 11 cm. Weight 550 g.
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English Victorian tortoiseshell coffer
19th century
of rectangular shaped made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). [..], Height x width x depth: 13 x 18.5 x 11 cm. Weight 550 g.
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CHRISTOFLE
Engraved ostrich egg on metal base
engraved with a large sailing ship and another sailing ship approaching a harbour of which a lighthouse is depicted. [..], Total height: 16.5 cm. Weight: 300 g.
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CHRISTOFLE
Engraved ostrich egg on metal base
engraved with a large sailing ship and another sailing ship approaching a harbour of which a lighthouse is depicted. [..], Total height: 16.5 cm. Weight: 300 g.
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Orthodox icon depicting Madonna and Child with scroll
Late 18th century
the iconography consists of the Madonna holding the Child Jesus in her arms, who holds a scroll in his right [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 37 x 26 x 2 cm. Weight: 950 g.
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Orthodox icon depicting Madonna and Child with scroll
Late 18th century
the iconography consists of the Madonna holding the Child Jesus in her arms, who holds a scroll in his right [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 37 x 26 x 2 cm. Weight: 950 g.
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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.
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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.
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Russian icon with saints
Tula (?), 19th century
with silver-plated copper riza in the centre of which we find the city of Jerusalem; at the sides the saints and [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 33 x 29 x 3 cm. Weight 1695 g.
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Russian icon with saints
Tula (?), 19th century
with silver-plated copper riza in the centre of which we find the city of Jerusalem; at the sides the saints and [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 33 x 29 x 3 cm. Weight 1695 g.
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Russian icon depicting Madonna with Synaxis of Saints
19th century
in the centre of the depiction is Mary in glory flanked by archangels and surrounded by saints, while in the [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 29.5 x 3 cm. Weight 1370 g
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Russian icon depicting Madonna with Synaxis of Saints
19th century
in the centre of the depiction is Mary in glory flanked by archangels and surrounded by saints, while in the [..], Tempera on panel, Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 29.5 x 3 cm. Weight 1370 g
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Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
With silver-plated copper oklad; The Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 27 x 3 cm.
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Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
With silver-plated copper oklad; The Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 27 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
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Russian Icon depicting St. John the precursor
19th century
St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Miraculously [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.
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Russian Icon depicting St. John the precursor
19th century
St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Miraculously [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
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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.
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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.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Tenderness
19th century
The Virgin of "sweet love" or "tenderness" shown in this icon is one of the classic types of Marian icons, identified [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Tenderness
19th century
The Virgin of "sweet love" or "tenderness" shown in this icon is one of the classic types of Marian icons, identified [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.
Tempera on panel
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Russian bronze and enamel crucifixion
XIX secolo
Typical Russian orthodox cross made of gilded bronze and polychrome enamels. At the top the figure of Christ [..], Height x width: 17.5 x 11.5 cm.
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Russian bronze and enamel crucifixion
XIX secolo
Typical Russian orthodox cross made of gilded bronze and polychrome enamels. At the top the figure of Christ [..], Height x width: 17.5 x 11.5 cm.
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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.
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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.
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Carved ivory relief depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
Burgundy, 16th-17th century
Elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) finely carved in high [..], Height x width x depth: 17.1 x 12.6 x 2 cm. Weight: 536 g.
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Carved ivory relief depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
Burgundy, 16th-17th century
Elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) finely carved in high [..], Height x width x depth: 17.1 x 12.6 x 2 cm. Weight: 536 g.
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Carved ivory relief depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
Burgundy, 17th century
elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) carved to depict a Crucifixion [..], Height x width x depth: 15.7 x 10.6 x 1.3 cm. Weight: 450 g.
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Carved ivory relief depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
Burgundy, 17th century
elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) carved to depict a Crucifixion [..], Height x width x depth: 15.7 x 10.6 x 1.3 cm. Weight: 450 g.
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Ivory carving depicting Madonna and Child - Northern France
18th century
elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) carved in the round and [..], Height 50 cm, base 10.8 x 9 cm. Weight 4493 g.
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Ivory carving depicting Madonna and Child - Northern France
18th century
elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) carved in the round and [..], Height 50 cm, base 10.8 x 9 cm. Weight 4493 g.
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English Victorian ivory phallus
19th century
carved elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) with in period [..], Length 24 cm, diameter 4.5 cm, weight 455 g.
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English Victorian ivory phallus
19th century
carved elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) with in period [..], Length 24 cm, diameter 4.5 cm, weight 455 g.
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Ivory carving
Continental Europe, late 16th century
elephant ivory carving (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) depicting the [..], Height x width x depth sculpture: 9.5 x 6.2 x 5.4 cm. Weight 213 g
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Ivory carving
Continental Europe, late 16th century
elephant ivory carving (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758) depicting the [..], Height x width x depth sculpture: 9.5 x 6.2 x 5.4 cm. Weight 213 g
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Ronchi Milano
Italian ivory carving depicting the Madonna and Child with silver fame
1930s
carved elephant ivory ( Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758). The relief belongs [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 15 x 3.5 cm. Total weight: 522 g.
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Ronchi Milano
Italian ivory carving depicting the Madonna and Child with silver fame
1930s
carved elephant ivory ( Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 or Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758). The relief belongs [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 15 x 3.5 cm. Total weight: 522 g.