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Live auction
Curiosities from European and Oriental Art
Silvers, Ivories, Corals, Icons and Wunderkammer
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome, tue 25 February 2025
I Session, Corals, Ivory, Icons, and Cabinet of Curiosities: starting at 12:00 pm / Lots 1-167
II Session, Italian, European, and Oriental Antique Silvers: starting at 4:00 pm / Lots 168-346
For information on lots viewing:
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
31
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
Gilded metal, shaped base divided into six sectors with a rounded shaft to which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) [..], Height x width x depth: 21 x 13 x 13 cm. Total weight: 649 g.
31
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
Gilded metal, shaped base divided into six sectors with a rounded shaft to which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) [..], Height x width x depth: 21 x 13 x 13 cm. Total weight: 649 g.
32
Ostrich egg with coral
18th century
with a gilded metal mounting at both ends, decorated with oak leaves, also repeated on the dome-shaped lid, fitted [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 11 x 11 cm. Weight: 715 g approx.
32
Ostrich egg with coral
18th century
with a gilded metal mounting at both ends, decorated with oak leaves, also repeated on the dome-shaped lid, fitted [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 11 x 11 cm. Weight: 715 g approx.
33
A silver-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
resting on a circular base decorated with geometric engravings arranged in repeated patterns. At the centre of [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 15 x 13 cm. Total weight: 715 g approx.
33
A silver-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
resting on a circular base decorated with geometric engravings arranged in repeated patterns. At the centre of [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 15 x 13 cm. Total weight: 715 g approx.
34
A silver mounted Haliotis shell
20th century
solid silver base with round shape decorated with festoons and seraph heads, shaft depicting a winged putto resting [..], Height x width x depth: 34 x 16 x 10 cm. Total weight: 340 g.
34
A silver mounted Haliotis shell
20th century
solid silver base with round shape decorated with festoons and seraph heads, shaft depicting a winged putto resting [..], Height x width x depth: 34 x 16 x 10 cm. Total weight: 340 g.
35
Nutmeg with gillt-bronze base
17th century
oval nutmeg, engraved with tribal scenes on one side and bucolic scenes on the other, set in frames and landscapes [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 115 g.
35
Nutmeg with gillt-bronze base
17th century
oval nutmeg, engraved with tribal scenes on one side and bucolic scenes on the other, set in frames and landscapes [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 115 g.
36
Two engraved coconut
Early 19th century
of oval shape, one decorated respectively with heraldic motifs featuring two rampant lions and a central anchor, [..], Total weight: 164 g.
36
Two engraved coconut
Early 19th century
of oval shape, one decorated respectively with heraldic motifs featuring two rampant lions and a central anchor, [..], Total weight: 164 g.
37
Group of 3 sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask
Early 19th century
engraved and carved coconuts in the round, two depicting two faces with bone eyes and one depicting a heraldic [..], Weight: approx. 530 g.
37
Group of 3 sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask
Early 19th century
engraved and carved coconuts in the round, two depicting two faces with bone eyes and one depicting a heraldic [..], Weight: approx. 530 g.
38
Ceroplastic depicting Martin Luther
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
gilded and bluish-painted wooden case containing a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the half-length profile [..]
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Ceroplastic depicting Martin Luther
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
gilded and bluish-painted wooden case containing a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the half-length profile [..]
39
Ceroplastic depicting Jesus Christ
Naples, 17th - 18th century
ebonised and gilded wooden display case frames a polychrome wax bas-relief, set against a painted background with [..]
39
Ceroplastic depicting Jesus Christ
Naples, 17th - 18th century
ebonised and gilded wooden display case frames a polychrome wax bas-relief, set against a painted background with [..]
40
Ceroplastic depicting Charles III of Spain
Naples, 17th - 18th century
a gilded wooden case placed to protect and enhance a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the bust of Charles of [..]
40
Ceroplastic depicting Charles III of Spain
Naples, 17th - 18th century
a gilded wooden case placed to protect and enhance a polychrome wax bas-relief depicting the bust of Charles of [..]
41
Ceroplastic depicting the Nativity
Rome, 17th - 18th century
with a gilded wood oval theca framing a polychrome wax relief depicting the Nativity. The composition depicts [..]
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Ceroplastic depicting the Nativity
Rome, 17th - 18th century
with a gilded wood oval theca framing a polychrome wax relief depicting the Nativity. The composition depicts [..]
42
Ceroplastic depicting Girolamo Savonarola, under glass bell
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
modelled in the round to depict Girolamo Savonarola in a half-length, three-quarter-length turn, as also shown [..], Height x diameter: 28 x 27 cm. Height with glass: 37 cm.
42
Ceroplastic depicting Girolamo Savonarola, under glass bell
Neapolitan area, 17th - 18th century
modelled in the round to depict Girolamo Savonarola in a half-length, three-quarter-length turn, as also shown [..], Height x diameter: 28 x 27 cm. Height with glass: 37 cm.
43
Ceroplastic depicting a plague figure
Neapolitan area, 17th century
This artwork represents a plague-stricken figure, with mouth agape and gaze lost upward, enclosed in an ebony [..]
43
Ceroplastic depicting a plague figure
Neapolitan area, 17th century
This artwork represents a plague-stricken figure, with mouth agape and gaze lost upward, enclosed in an ebony [..]
44
Giovanni Francesco Pieri
(Prato, 1699 - Napoli, 1773)
Attributed to
Pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 17th-18th century
The two pieces depict polychrome modelled and painted waxes within wooden and gilded wood frames. The two compositions [..], Height x width x depth each: 31 x 25 x 4 cm. Total weight: 2328 g.
44
Giovanni Francesco Pieri
(Prato, 1699 - Napoli, 1773)
Attributed to
Pair of Italian ceroplasts
Naples, 17th-18th century
The two pieces depict polychrome modelled and painted waxes within wooden and gilded wood frames. The two compositions [..], Height x width x depth each: 31 x 25 x 4 cm. Total weight: 2328 g.
45
Reliquary of St. Peter in gilded bronze and lapis lazuli
Italy, 17th-18th century
oval-shaped large support made of lapis lazuli, with applied bronze decorations. Lapis lazuli, a semi-precious [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 40 x 24 cm. Total weight: 2885 g.
45
Reliquary of St. Peter in gilded bronze and lapis lazuli
Italy, 17th-18th century
oval-shaped large support made of lapis lazuli, with applied bronze decorations. Lapis lazuli, a semi-precious [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 40 x 24 cm. Total weight: 2885 g.
46
LEONARDO VAN DER VINNE
Sphere of
Wood and mother-of-pearl casket
Florence, 17th-18th century
Walnut veneer and inlaid with fruit wood and mother-of-pearl with floral and flower motifs. Fitted with a marenghi [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 34 x 15 cm.
46
LEONARDO VAN DER VINNE
Sphere of
Wood and mother-of-pearl casket
Florence, 17th-18th century
Walnut veneer and inlaid with fruit wood and mother-of-pearl with floral and flower motifs. Fitted with a marenghi [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 34 x 15 cm.
47
Wood, marble, lapislazuli, and bone cross
19th century
ebonised wood with bone finials depicting faces and wings of small putti, marble and lapis lazuli reserves, stepped [..], Height x width x depth: 53 x 32 x 2 cm. Weight: 430 g.
47
Wood, marble, lapislazuli, and bone cross
19th century
ebonised wood with bone finials depicting faces and wings of small putti, marble and lapis lazuli reserves, stepped [..], Height x width x depth: 53 x 32 x 2 cm. Weight: 430 g.
48
Cross in gilded silver, gold, and coral
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
central part in the shape of a Tao cross in gilded silver, openworked with spirals and floral motifs, from China, [..], Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 8 x 3.2 cm. Weight: 87.5 g.
48
Cross in gilded silver, gold, and coral
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
central part in the shape of a Tao cross in gilded silver, openworked with spirals and floral motifs, from China, [..], Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 8 x 3.2 cm. Weight: 87.5 g.
49
Two filigree and amber palm vases
Sicily, 18th century
with square stepped ebonised wooden base resting on four spiral ball feet. Ebonised wooden shaft, the upper part [..], Height x width x depth: 23 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. Total gross weight: approx. 640 g.
49
Two filigree and amber palm vases
Sicily, 18th century
with square stepped ebonised wooden base resting on four spiral ball feet. Ebonised wooden shaft, the upper part [..], Height x width x depth: 23 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm. Total gross weight: approx. 640 g.
50
French bronze sculpture
19th century
of cylindrical shape with gilded base and upper part, decorated at the bottom with whorls and beads and at the [..], Height x diameter: 24.5 x 13 cm. Weight: 3330 g.
50
French bronze sculpture
19th century
of cylindrical shape with gilded base and upper part, decorated at the bottom with whorls and beads and at the [..], Height x diameter: 24.5 x 13 cm. Weight: 3330 g.
51
Group of silver and gemstone amulets
Southern Italy, 19th century
10 talismans with silver mounts decorated with phoenixes and leaves, representing 10 hands performing the ‘figa’ [..], Height x width: 13 x 9 cm. Total gross weight: 138 g.
51
Group of silver and gemstone amulets
Southern Italy, 19th century
10 talismans with silver mounts decorated with phoenixes and leaves, representing 10 hands performing the ‘figa’ [..], Height x width: 13 x 9 cm. Total gross weight: 138 g.
52
Lot of 3 gold seals with gemstones
Late 18th - early 19th century
composed of three seals respectively engraved in amethyst, carnelian, and agate, depicting different male profiles [..]
52
Lot of 3 gold seals with gemstones
Late 18th - early 19th century
composed of three seals respectively engraved in amethyst, carnelian, and agate, depicting different male profiles [..]
53
Perseus and Andromeda: polychrome enamel plaque
Limoges, 16th-17th century
oval shaped decorated with polychrome enamels depicting the Greek mythological theme of Perseus and Andromeda. [..], Height x width: 17 x 21 cm. Weight: 137 g approx.
53
Perseus and Andromeda: polychrome enamel plaque
Limoges, 16th-17th century
oval shaped decorated with polychrome enamels depicting the Greek mythological theme of Perseus and Andromeda. [..], Height x width: 17 x 21 cm. Weight: 137 g approx.
54
Tobacco scratcher with polychrome enamels
Limoges, 17th century
oval shaped metal, decorated with polychrome enamels depicting in the centre a miniature portrait of a noblewoman, [..], Height x width: 17 x 6.5 cm. Weight: 39 g.
54
Tobacco scratcher with polychrome enamels
Limoges, 17th century
oval shaped metal, decorated with polychrome enamels depicting in the centre a miniature portrait of a noblewoman, [..], Height x width: 17 x 6.5 cm. Weight: 39 g.
55
Portrait of Saint Rita on copper
19th century
Saint Rita is depicted in the centre, her hands resting on her chest as a sign of devotion and her head slightly [..], Height x width: 13.5 x 8 cm. gross weight: 128 g.
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Portrait of Saint Rita on copper
19th century
Saint Rita is depicted in the centre, her hands resting on her chest as a sign of devotion and her head slightly [..], Height x width: 13.5 x 8 cm. gross weight: 128 g.
56
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round shaped, depicting respectively: a scene of daily life in an inn; a scene depicting a couple in a cave; a [..], Total weight: 225 g.
56
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round shaped, depicting respectively: a scene of daily life in an inn; a scene depicting a couple in a cave; a [..], Total weight: 225 g.
57
"Memento mori" Russian lacquered box
18th - 19th century
It is round and depicts a Memento Mori, in the centre of which appears a male face with the inscription ‘sum’ [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 9 x 9 cm. Weight: 69 g.
57
"Memento mori" Russian lacquered box
18th - 19th century
It is round and depicts a Memento Mori, in the centre of which appears a male face with the inscription ‘sum’ [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 9 x 9 cm. Weight: 69 g.
58
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round in shape, they depict respectively: an elderly couple caught in a moment of everyday life, a bucolic landscape [..], Weight: 255 g.
58
A group of 3 Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
Round in shape, they depict respectively: an elderly couple caught in a moment of everyday life, a bucolic landscape [..], Weight: 255 g.
59
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round in shape, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly gentleman with a long beard caught in a three-quarter-length [..], Total weight: 100 g.
59
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round in shape, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly gentleman with a long beard caught in a three-quarter-length [..], Total weight: 100 g.
60
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round shaped, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly man caught in profile wearing a turban and one [..], Weight: 170 g.
60
Two Russian lacquered boxes
18th - 19th century
round shaped, depicting respectively one the face of an elderly man caught in profile wearing a turban and one [..], Weight: 170 g.