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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
1
Italian boxwood Crucifix
Sicily, 17th-18th century
Corpus Christi made of boxwood, mounted on a wooden cross; the finials, top section, and foot of the cross are [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 33 x 7 cm. Weight: 740 g approx.
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Italian boxwood Crucifix
Sicily, 17th-18th century
Corpus Christi made of boxwood, mounted on a wooden cross; the finials, top section, and foot of the cross are [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 33 x 7 cm. Weight: 740 g approx.
2
Assumption of the Virgin in coral
Sicily, 18th century
The artwork, made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallium Rubrum) , depicts the Madonna in the traditional scene [..], Height x width x depth theca: 24 x 21.5 x 7.5 cm. Total gross weight: 735 g.
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Assumption of the Virgin in coral
Sicily, 18th century
The artwork, made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallium Rubrum) , depicts the Madonna in the traditional scene [..], Height x width x depth theca: 24 x 21.5 x 7.5 cm. Total gross weight: 735 g.
3
Coral sculpture depicting the Rape of Proserpine
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , sculpted to represent the scene of the Rape of Proserpine, a famous [..], Coral weight: 289 gr. Weight with base: 475 gr.
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Coral sculpture depicting the Rape of Proserpine
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , sculpted to represent the scene of the Rape of Proserpine, a famous [..], Coral weight: 289 gr. Weight with base: 475 gr.
4
Medieval Italian coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 15th-16th century
‘Corpus Christi' in red Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ) finely carved in the round and composed of several [..], Height x width x depth: 18 x 14 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 114 g approx.
4
Medieval Italian coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 15th-16th century
‘Corpus Christi' in red Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ) finely carved in the round and composed of several [..], Height x width x depth: 18 x 14 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 114 g approx.
5
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a group of festive nymphs placed on the [..], Coral weight: 295 gr. Weight with base: 770 gr.
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Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a group of festive nymphs placed on the [..], Coral weight: 295 gr. Weight with base: 770 gr.
6
Italian Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, 18th century
Corpus Christi in Red Mediterranean coral (Corallium rubrum), set in a gilded wooden case with a frame decorated [..], Height x width x depth with theca: 37 x 33 x 7 cm. Crucifix height x width: 19 x 13 cm. Total gross weight: 1768 g.
6
Italian Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, 18th century
Corpus Christi in Red Mediterranean coral (Corallium rubrum), set in a gilded wooden case with a frame decorated [..], Height x width x depth with theca: 37 x 33 x 7 cm. Crucifix height x width: 19 x 13 cm. Total gross weight: 1768 g.
7
Tortoiseshell and coral case
Sicily, 18th-19th century
rectangular-shaped case veneered in tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 26 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 1660 g approx.
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Tortoiseshell and coral case
Sicily, 18th-19th century
rectangular-shaped case veneered in tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae). [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 26 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 1660 g approx.
8
Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , in the shape of a horn carved to depict the face of the god of Greek [..], Coral weight: 69 g; total support weight: approx. 315 g.
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Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , in the shape of a horn carved to depict the face of the god of Greek [..], Coral weight: 69 g; total support weight: approx. 315 g.
9
Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , horn-shaped, carved to depict a faun. With original box. Height [..], Coral weight: 37 gr. Weight with box: 178.9 gr.
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Coral chariot horn
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , horn-shaped, carved to depict a faun. With original box. Height [..], Coral weight: 37 gr. Weight with box: 178.9 gr.
10
Coral horn with Bacchus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved in the shape of Bacchus, god of wine, fertility, pleasure, [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 20 g.
10
Coral horn with Bacchus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved in the shape of Bacchus, god of wine, fertility, pleasure, [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 1.5 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 20 g.
11
Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, late 18th century
carved in Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ), without a cross, but in the typical crucifixion position. [..], Dimensions of Jesus Christ: 9 x 4 cm. Height x width x depth with casket: 5 x 22.5 x 15 cm. Total weight: 250 g.
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Coral crucifix with theca
Southern Italy, late 18th century
carved in Mediterranean coral ( Corallium Rubrum ), without a cross, but in the typical crucifixion position. [..], Dimensions of Jesus Christ: 9 x 4 cm. Height x width x depth with casket: 5 x 22.5 x 15 cm. Total weight: 250 g.
12
Coral sculpture depicting Marylin Monroe
Mid-20th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), depicting Marylin Monroe captured in the iconic scene from Billy [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 106 g.
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Coral sculpture depicting Marylin Monroe
Mid-20th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), depicting Marylin Monroe captured in the iconic scene from Billy [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 6 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 106 g.
13
Lot of 12 coral cameos
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict different faces: two male faces with curly hair; [..], Total coral weight: approx. 52 g.
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Lot of 12 coral cameos
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict different faces: two male faces with curly hair; [..], Total coral weight: approx. 52 g.
14
Madonna and Child in coral and silver
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), sculpted to depict the Madonna and Child, set in a filigree silver [..], Height x width x depth: 8.5 x 7 x 1 cm. Weight: 31 g.
14
Madonna and Child in coral and silver
Southern Italy, 19th century
red Mediterranean coral ( Corallum Rubrum ), sculpted to depict the Madonna and Child, set in a filigree silver [..], Height x width x depth: 8.5 x 7 x 1 cm. Weight: 31 g.
15
Coral horn with 'O Munaciello
Naples, 19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict 'O Munaciello a character from the Neapolitan [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 1.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 25 g.
15
Coral horn with 'O Munaciello
Naples, 19th century
in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), carved to depict 'O Munaciello a character from the Neapolitan [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 1.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 25 g.
16
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with a steel setting., Height x width x depth: 5.5 x 2 x 1 cm. Weight: 15 g.
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Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with a steel setting., Height x width x depth: 5.5 x 2 x 1 cm. Weight: 15 g.
17
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with metal details., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm. Weight: 6 g.
17
Coral carving in the shape of a phallus
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) carved in the shape of a phallus, with metal details., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 1.5 x 1 cm. Weight: 6 g.
18
Reliquary cross in mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli and coral
Southern Italy, 18th - 19th century
Latin cross made entirely of mother-of-pearl, decorated in the centre with inlaid floral motifs. The terminals [..], Height x width: 36 x 24 cm. Weight: approx. 445 g.
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Reliquary cross in mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli and coral
Southern Italy, 18th - 19th century
Latin cross made entirely of mother-of-pearl, decorated in the centre with inlaid floral motifs. The terminals [..], Height x width: 36 x 24 cm. Weight: approx. 445 g.
19
Coral sculpture depicting Louis XIV
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict the head of Louis XIV resting on a base., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g.
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Coral sculpture depicting Louis XIV
Southern Italy, 19th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict the head of Louis XIV resting on a base., Height x width x depth: 4.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 36 g.
20
Masonic coral carving
Southern Italy, 19th-20th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to represent a hand; underneath, the symbol of the square [..], Height x width x depth: 5 x 2 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 14.6 g.
20
Masonic coral carving
Southern Italy, 19th-20th century
Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to represent a hand; underneath, the symbol of the square [..], Height x width x depth: 5 x 2 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 14.6 g.
21
Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
branch of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a seahorse., Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 70 g.
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Coral sculpture
Southern Italy, 19th century
branch of red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) , carved to depict a seahorse., Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 70 g.
22
Bronze coral inkwell
19th century
cauldron shaped, decorated with floral and plant motives, resting on a circular taste and base and supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 15 x 15 cm. Weight: 2619 g.
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Bronze coral inkwell
19th century
cauldron shaped, decorated with floral and plant motives, resting on a circular taste and base and supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 15 x 15 cm. Weight: 2619 g.
23
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 2 x 3 cm. Weight: 24 g.
23
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 2 x 3 cm. Weight: 24 g.
24
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 22 g.
24
Coral skull
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 22 g.
25
Skull shaped coral
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 3 x 2,5 x 3 cm. Peso: 21 gr.
25
Skull shaped coral
Southern Italy, 18th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum) skull carved in the round; [..], Altezza x larghezza x profondità: 3 x 2,5 x 3 cm. Peso: 21 gr.
26
Mammoth ivory skull
Germany, 18th-19th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a mammoth ivory (Mammuthus primigenius Blumenbach,1799) skull arved in [..], Height x width x depth: 3.1 x 2.1 x 3 cm. Weight: 20.9 g.
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Mammoth ivory skull
Germany, 18th-19th century
"Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a mammoth ivory (Mammuthus primigenius Blumenbach,1799) skull arved in [..], Height x width x depth: 3.1 x 2.1 x 3 cm. Weight: 20.9 g.
27
A group of 3 anthropomorphic reliquaries
19th century
shaped like an arm, with the hand depicted in a gesture of blessing, and set on a stepped square base. This type [..], Weight: 6185 g.
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A group of 3 anthropomorphic reliquaries
19th century
shaped like an arm, with the hand depicted in a gesture of blessing, and set on a stepped square base. This type [..], Weight: 6185 g.
28
Solid silver agate chalice
19th century
Flared agate cup with a gilt silver mount featuring side handles adorned with vegetal motifs, resting on a stem [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 12.5 x 9 cm. Weight: 263 g.
28
Solid silver agate chalice
19th century
Flared agate cup with a gilt silver mount featuring side handles adorned with vegetal motifs, resting on a stem [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 12.5 x 9 cm. Weight: 263 g.
29
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
of gilded metal, circular base with a double scroll stem on which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) is mounted, not large [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 9 x 5 cm. Total weight: approx. 310 g.
29
A gilt-mounted Nautilus cup
German ambit, 17th-18th century
of gilded metal, circular base with a double scroll stem on which a shell (Turbo Marmoratus) is mounted, not large [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 9 x 5 cm. Total weight: approx. 310 g.
30
Emu egg with gilded bronze base
19th century
Gilded bronze trefoil base worked in chiselling and embossing with floral figures and ram's heads on which rests [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 285 g.
30
Emu egg with gilded bronze base
19th century
Gilded bronze trefoil base worked in chiselling and embossing with floral figures and ram's heads on which rests [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 285 g.