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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
Viewing
20 and 21 May 2024 at 10:30-2:00 p.m. / 3:00-6:30 p.m.
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Deer antler carving
Late 19th century.
Carved antler of a deer (Cervus elaphus Linnaeus, 1758) depicting a Native American head from numerous animal [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 16.5 x 4.5 cm. Weight 210 g.
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Deer antler carving
Late 19th century.
Carved antler of a deer (Cervus elaphus Linnaeus, 1758) depicting a Native American head from numerous animal [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 16.5 x 4.5 cm. Weight 210 g.
32
Two marine ivory skulls
Germany, 19th century
carved marine ivory (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) . a) Height x width x depth: 3.4 [..]
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Two marine ivory skulls
Germany, 19th century
carved marine ivory (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) . a) Height x width x depth: 3.4 [..]
33
Tortoiseshell case with coral bedside
Trapani, late 18th - early 19th century
Enclosed in a (probably later) rectangular case, entirely panelled in tortoiseshell (Cheloniidae spp.) with [..], Height x width x depth: 63.5 x 55.5 x 17.5 cm
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Tortoiseshell case with coral bedside
Trapani, late 18th - early 19th century
Enclosed in a (probably later) rectangular case, entirely panelled in tortoiseshell (Cheloniidae spp.) with [..], Height x width x depth: 63.5 x 55.5 x 17.5 cm
34
Andrea Tipa
(Trapani, 1725 - 1766)
Workshop of
An Italian carved ivory, bone and tortoiseshell Nativity scene
Trapani 18th century
The nativity scene is housed in an ebonised wood and tortoiseshell case. The characters of the sacred representation [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 42.5 x 17 cm.
34
Andrea Tipa
(Trapani, 1725 - 1766)
Workshop of
An Italian carved ivory, bone and tortoiseshell Nativity scene
Trapani 18th century
The nativity scene is housed in an ebonised wood and tortoiseshell case. The characters of the sacred representation [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 42.5 x 17 cm.
35
Oreficeria siciliana
Reliquary cross in silver, coral and rock crystal
Sicily, 18th century
the artwork has a circular base made entirely of silver filigree, above which is a curved rock crystal block, [..], Height x width: 29 x 11.5 cm. Weight 240 g. Case 31.5 x 13 x 11.5 cm. Total weight 536 g
35
Oreficeria siciliana
Reliquary cross in silver, coral and rock crystal
Sicily, 18th century
the artwork has a circular base made entirely of silver filigree, above which is a curved rock crystal block, [..], Height x width: 29 x 11.5 cm. Weight 240 g. Case 31.5 x 13 x 11.5 cm. Total weight 536 g
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Mediterranean coral Christ at the Column
Sicily, 18th century
carved Mediterranean coral (corallium rubrum) , conventional depiction of Christ scourged and tied to the pillar; [..], Height x width x depth: 13 x 6.8 x 7.1 cm. Weight 121 g
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Mediterranean coral Christ at the Column
Sicily, 18th century
carved Mediterranean coral (corallium rubrum) , conventional depiction of Christ scourged and tied to the pillar; [..], Height x width x depth: 13 x 6.8 x 7.1 cm. Weight 121 g
37
Andrea e Alberto Tipa©
Workshop of
Carved bone group depicting Saint Blaise
Trapani, mid-18th century
The characters of the sacred representation, micro-carved in the round from bone and depicting Saint Blaise with [..], Height x width x depth: 18.3 x 11.1 x 2.8 cm.
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Andrea e Alberto Tipa©
Workshop of
Carved bone group depicting Saint Blaise
Trapani, mid-18th century
The characters of the sacred representation, micro-carved in the round from bone and depicting Saint Blaise with [..], Height x width x depth: 18.3 x 11.1 x 2.8 cm.
38
An Italian carved coral, Nativity scene
Trapani, early 20th century
The nativity scene rests on an oval wooden base in which are inserted the characters of the sacred representation [..], Height x width x depth: 19.5 x 26 x 22 cm. Weight 2105 g.
38
An Italian carved coral, Nativity scene
Trapani, early 20th century
The nativity scene rests on an oval wooden base in which are inserted the characters of the sacred representation [..], Height x width x depth: 19.5 x 26 x 22 cm. Weight 2105 g.
39
Maestranze di Torre del Greco
Mediterranean coral letter opener
19th century
with dragon-shaped handle made of Mediterranean coral (corallium rubrum) and blade decorated in agemina with [..], Length: 19.5 cm. Weight 43.3 g.
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Maestranze di Torre del Greco
Mediterranean coral letter opener
19th century
with dragon-shaped handle made of Mediterranean coral (corallium rubrum) and blade decorated in agemina with [..], Length: 19.5 cm. Weight 43.3 g.
40
Sicilian wooden almoner depicting Saint Albert
Trapani, 17th-18th century
Wooden sculpture resting on an octagonal plinth depicting the saint with the cross and the halo. On the front [..], Height x width x depth: 39 x 13 x 9.5 cm. Weight 1380 g
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Sicilian wooden almoner depicting Saint Albert
Trapani, 17th-18th century
Wooden sculpture resting on an octagonal plinth depicting the saint with the cross and the halo. On the front [..], Height x width x depth: 39 x 13 x 9.5 cm. Weight 1380 g
41
Maestranze trapanesi
Coral composition depicting Madonna of the Assumption with putti
Trapani 18th century
depicting Our Lady of the Assumption with Mediterranean coral angels (corallium rubrum) placed on a gilded [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 19 x 2 cm. Weight 260 g.
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Maestranze trapanesi
Coral composition depicting Madonna of the Assumption with putti
Trapani 18th century
depicting Our Lady of the Assumption with Mediterranean coral angels (corallium rubrum) placed on a gilded [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 19 x 2 cm. Weight 260 g.
42
Andrea Tipa
(Trapani, 1725 - 1766)
Workshop of
italian carved elephant ivory Crucifix on a tortoiseshell and silver cross
Sicily, 18th century
carved elephant ivory Corpus Christi (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Ivory Christ dimensions 25 x 17 cm; cross dimensions 58 x 32 cm.
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Andrea Tipa
(Trapani, 1725 - 1766)
Workshop of
italian carved elephant ivory Crucifix on a tortoiseshell and silver cross
Sicily, 18th century
carved elephant ivory Corpus Christi (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Ivory Christ dimensions 25 x 17 cm; cross dimensions 58 x 32 cm.
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An italian carved coral sculpture
Trapani, early 20th century
Carved cerasol coral (Corallium Elatius) depicting a female figure with a violin and a dog. Gilded wooden base [..], Total height: 18 cm, sculpture height: 10.5 cm, base diameter 8.5 cm. Weight 204 g.
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An italian carved coral sculpture
Trapani, early 20th century
Carved cerasol coral (Corallium Elatius) depicting a female figure with a violin and a dog. Gilded wooden base [..], Total height: 18 cm, sculpture height: 10.5 cm, base diameter 8.5 cm. Weight 204 g.
44
An italian carved coral sculpture
Trapani, early 20th century
Carved cerasol coral (Corallium elatius) depicting a Venus above the waves. Gilded wooden base from an earlier [..], Total height: 17.5 cm, sculpture height: 10.5 cm, base diameter: 8.5 cm. Weight: 202 g.
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An italian carved coral sculpture
Trapani, early 20th century
Carved cerasol coral (Corallium elatius) depicting a Venus above the waves. Gilded wooden base from an earlier [..], Total height: 17.5 cm, sculpture height: 10.5 cm, base diameter: 8.5 cm. Weight: 202 g.
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Important Sicilian silver tureen
Palermo 1770
of oval shape with side handles, resting on four scroll feet, complete with inner container and lid topped with [..], Height x width x depth: 28 x 34 x 22.5 cm. Weight 2460 g
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Important Sicilian silver tureen
Palermo 1770
of oval shape with side handles, resting on four scroll feet, complete with inner container and lid topped with [..], Height x width x depth: 28 x 34 x 22.5 cm. Weight 2460 g
46
Italian silver tea and coffee set
Late 19th, early 20th century.
comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and tray, decorated with twisted ribs and floral engraving, [..]
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Italian silver tea and coffee set
Late 19th, early 20th century.
comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and tray, decorated with twisted ribs and floral engraving, [..]
47
Italian silver sculpture of St Vitus
Sicily, 18th century
solid silver, depicting St. Vitus, shown in the round with a dog. Apparently not hallmarked, tested with acid [..], Height x width x depth: 15.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm. Base 5 x 12 x 12 cm. Total weight 955 g.
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Italian silver sculpture of St Vitus
Sicily, 18th century
solid silver, depicting St. Vitus, shown in the round with a dog. Apparently not hallmarked, tested with acid [..], Height x width x depth: 15.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm. Base 5 x 12 x 12 cm. Total weight 955 g.
48
A particular Italian silver candelabrum
circa 1820, Venice (?)
Resting on three feet twisted with vegetal scrolls, from which depart the central candle holder and the two side [..], Height x width x depth: 37 x 20.5 x 17 cm. Weight 2034 g.
48
A particular Italian silver candelabrum
circa 1820, Venice (?)
Resting on three feet twisted with vegetal scrolls, from which depart the central candle holder and the two side [..], Height x width x depth: 37 x 20.5 x 17 cm. Weight 2034 g.
49
Lot of 12 dishes, 3 trays and two Italian silver baskets
Naples 1710
a) 10 round shaped plates with stepped rim. Diameter 21.5 cm, weight 2487 g. b) 2 round shaped plates with stepped [..], Total weight 5620 g.
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Lot of 12 dishes, 3 trays and two Italian silver baskets
Naples 1710
a) 10 round shaped plates with stepped rim. Diameter 21.5 cm, weight 2487 g. b) 2 round shaped plates with stepped [..], Total weight 5620 g.
50
A pair of Italian silver candelabra
Naples, circa 1830
circular shaped base with embossed "cocciolette" decoration, truncated cone-shaped stem, the upper part with [..], Height 36 cm, base diameter 13 cm. Total weight 1660 g (832 + 823 g).
50
A pair of Italian silver candelabra
Naples, circa 1830
circular shaped base with embossed "cocciolette" decoration, truncated cone-shaped stem, the upper part with [..], Height 36 cm, base diameter 13 cm. Total weight 1660 g (832 + 823 g).
51
Italian silver holy water bucket
Naples, 18th century
circular shaped base decorated with leaves, body with leafy base ending in a band decorated with leafy motifs. [..], Height 29 cm, base diameter 9.3 cm, rim diameter 14.5 cm. Weight 664 g.
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Italian silver holy water bucket
Naples, 18th century
circular shaped base decorated with leaves, body with leafy base ending in a band decorated with leafy motifs. [..], Height 29 cm, base diameter 9.3 cm, rim diameter 14.5 cm. Weight 664 g.
52
Gennaro Pane
Italian silver teapot and sugar bowl
Naples, 1832-1872
pyriform body resting on claw legs, with "cocciolette" and ribs decoration, the lids with pinecone shaped finals [..]
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Gennaro Pane
Italian silver teapot and sugar bowl
Naples, 1832-1872
pyriform body resting on claw legs, with "cocciolette" and ribs decoration, the lids with pinecone shaped finals [..]
53
Sicilian silver pyxis
Palermo, circa 1780
shaped base with vegetal decoration, smooth cup with gilded interior and rich undercup with foliate volutes. [..], Height x base diameter: 34.5 x 15 cm. Weight 825 g.
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Sicilian silver pyxis
Palermo, circa 1780
shaped base with vegetal decoration, smooth cup with gilded interior and rich undercup with foliate volutes. [..], Height x base diameter: 34.5 x 15 cm. Weight 825 g.
54
A pair of Italian silver candlesticks
Naples, 1824-1832
circular shaped base with palmette decoration, truncated cone-shaped stem, the bobéche with decorations similar [..], Height 24 cm. Base diameter 11 cm. Total weight 544 g (254 + 290 g).
54
A pair of Italian silver candlesticks
Naples, 1824-1832
circular shaped base with palmette decoration, truncated cone-shaped stem, the bobéche with decorations similar [..], Height 24 cm. Base diameter 11 cm. Total weight 544 g (254 + 290 g).
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Italian silver teapot
Naples, 1832-1872
pyriform body resting on four scroll and foliate feet with "cocciolette" and ribs decoration, the lid with the [..], Height 21 cm, width with handle 27 cm. Weight 1039 g.
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Italian silver teapot
Naples, 1832-1872
pyriform body resting on four scroll and foliate feet with "cocciolette" and ribs decoration, the lid with the [..], Height 21 cm, width with handle 27 cm. Weight 1039 g.
56
Bartolotti Carlo
(1777 - 1824)
Silver Papal State wax jack
Rome, 1801-1803
Circular foot on which is fitted the body decorated with lance-shaped leaves at the base and running dogs on [..], Height x diameter: 14.5 x 7.2 cm. Weight 290 g.
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Bartolotti Carlo
(1777 - 1824)
Silver Papal State wax jack
Rome, 1801-1803
Circular foot on which is fitted the body decorated with lance-shaped leaves at the base and running dogs on [..], Height x diameter: 14.5 x 7.2 cm. Weight 290 g.
57
Raffaele Maresca
A pair of Italian silver candlesticks
Naples, 1824-1832
circular shaped base with geometric decoration, truncated cone-shaped stem, the bobéche with decorations similar [..], Height 24 cm. Base diameter 11 cm. Total weight 613 g (239 + 274 g).
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Raffaele Maresca
A pair of Italian silver candlesticks
Naples, 1824-1832
circular shaped base with geometric decoration, truncated cone-shaped stem, the bobéche with decorations similar [..], Height 24 cm. Base diameter 11 cm. Total weight 613 g (239 + 274 g).
58
Italian silver teapot
Naples, 1832-1872
pyriform body resting on four scroll and foliate feet with "cocciolette" and ribs decoration, the lid with a [..], Height 18.5 cm, width with handle 25 cm. Weight 667 g.
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Italian silver teapot
Naples, 1832-1872
pyriform body resting on four scroll and foliate feet with "cocciolette" and ribs decoration, the lid with a [..], Height 18.5 cm, width with handle 25 cm. Weight 667 g.
59
Demetrio Kremos
Italian silver belt
Late 19th century.
consisting of several cast silver plates depicting genre scenes. 800/1000 silver, hallmarked '800 - Kremos - [..], Length x height: 64 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 219 g.
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Demetrio Kremos
Italian silver belt
Late 19th century.
consisting of several cast silver plates depicting genre scenes. 800/1000 silver, hallmarked '800 - Kremos - [..], Length x height: 64 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 219 g.
60
Italian silver sugar bowl
Naples 1832-1872
egg-shaped body resting on three feet, strongly domed lid with eagle-shaped final. Hallmarked with the [..], Height x diameter: 17 x 8.8 cm. Weight 301 g.
60
Italian silver sugar bowl
Naples 1832-1872
egg-shaped body resting on three feet, strongly domed lid with eagle-shaped final. Hallmarked with the [..], Height x diameter: 17 x 8.8 cm. Weight 301 g.