Silver, Ivores, Corals and Works Art from important private collections

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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
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31

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.
31

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.
Starting price
€ 340,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
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 [..]
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 [..]
Starting price
€ 360,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
Unsold
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
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
Starting price
€ 18.000,00
Estimate
€ 35.000,00 / 45.000,00
Unsold
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.
Starting price
€ 12.000,00
Estimate
€ 15.000,00 / 25.000,00
Unsold
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
Starting price
€ 4.500,00
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 9.000,00
36

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
36

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
Starting price
€ 5.000,00
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 10.000,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 2.400,00
Estimate
€ 4.000,00 / 6.000,00
Unsold
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.
Starting price
€ 1.800,00
Estimate
€ 3.500,00 / 5.000,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 2.400,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
Unsold
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
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
Starting price
€ 2.200,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 1.800,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 1.800,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
43

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.
43

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.
Starting price
€ 1.900,00
Estimate
€ 3.500,00 / 4.000,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 1.900,00
Estimate
€ 3.500,00 / 4.000,00
Unsold
45

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
45

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
Starting price
€ 3.800,00
Estimate
€ 8.000,00 / 12.000,00
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, [..]
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, [..]
Starting price
€ 2.600,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 1.800,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
Unsold
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.
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 1.100,00
Estimate
€ 1.800,00 / 2.200,00
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).
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.500,00
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 700,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.400,00
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 [..]
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 [..]
Starting price
€ 550,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.000,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
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).
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
Unsold
55

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.
55

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.
Starting price
€ 450,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 900,00
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
Unsold
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).
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).
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 800,00
Unsold
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.
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.
Starting price
€ 260,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 500,00
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.
Starting price
€ 120,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 400,00
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