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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
181
Italian solid silver Eucharistic chalice
early 20th century
octagonal base decorated with plant motifs and the four symbols of the evangelists, the bull, symbol of the evangelist [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 11 x 11 cm. Weight: 545 g approx.
181
Italian solid silver Eucharistic chalice
early 20th century
octagonal base decorated with plant motifs and the four symbols of the evangelists, the bull, symbol of the evangelist [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 11 x 11 cm. Weight: 545 g approx.
182
Caber Emanuele©
(1812 - 1850)
A pair of Italian silver salt cellars
Milan 1812-1872
of circular form of Empire line, column-shaped shaft with a putto supporting the circular basin with gilded interior [..], Height x width x depth: 9.4 x 8 x 8 cm; Total weight: 379 g.
182
Caber Emanuele©
(1812 - 1850)
A pair of Italian silver salt cellars
Milan 1812-1872
of circular form of Empire line, column-shaped shaft with a putto supporting the circular basin with gilded interior [..], Height x width x depth: 9.4 x 8 x 8 cm; Total weight: 379 g.
183
Italian solid silver crown
Naples(?), mid 19th century
with an open motif of large acanthus leaves. The decoration develops from the base composed of a circular ribbon, [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 89 g.
183
Italian solid silver crown
Naples(?), mid 19th century
with an open motif of large acanthus leaves. The decoration develops from the base composed of a circular ribbon, [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: 89 g.
184
Italian solid silver basket
Naples, 1832-72
oval in shape, the upper rim decorated with ‘cocciolette’, resting on four claw feet. Hallmarked by the guild [..], Height x width x depth: 8.5 x 24 x 18 cm. Weight: 465 g.
184
Italian solid silver basket
Naples, 1832-72
oval in shape, the upper rim decorated with ‘cocciolette’, resting on four claw feet. Hallmarked by the guild [..], Height x width x depth: 8.5 x 24 x 18 cm. Weight: 465 g.
185
A group of 3 Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 18th - 19th century
a form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Total weight: 108 g.
185
A group of 3 Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 18th - 19th century
a form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Total weight: 108 g.
186
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Pontifical State, 19th century
A form of popular art, handcrafted artifacts that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 19 x 20 cm. Weight: 130 g.
186
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Pontifical State, 19th century
A form of popular art, handcrafted artifacts that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 19 x 20 cm. Weight: 130 g.
187
Italian solid silver ex-voto depicting an ancient palace
Naples (?), 19th century
A form of popular art, handmade artifacts that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity often linked [..], Height x width: 13 x 20 cm. Weight: 110 g.
187
Italian solid silver ex-voto depicting an ancient palace
Naples (?), 19th century
A form of popular art, handmade artifacts that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity often linked [..], Height x width: 13 x 20 cm. Weight: 110 g.
188
Casolla Giovanni©
(Napoli, 1777)
Italian solid silver sculpture
Naples, 1832- circa 1836
tree shaped with no leaves, set on a square and smooth shaped base, with a small hawk on the top. 800/1000 [..], Height x width x depth: 17 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 192 g.
188
Casolla Giovanni©
(Napoli, 1777)
Italian solid silver sculpture
Naples, 1832- circa 1836
tree shaped with no leaves, set on a square and smooth shaped base, with a small hawk on the top. 800/1000 [..], Height x width x depth: 17 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 192 g.
189
Giuseppe Pocaterra©
Italian silver Crucifix
Rome, 1869-1872
Corpus Christi on a plain tubular cross; in the upper part the cartouche with the Titulus Crucis I.N.R.I. (Iesus [..], Height x width: 29 x 15.5 cm. Weight 201 g
189
Giuseppe Pocaterra©
Italian silver Crucifix
Rome, 1869-1872
Corpus Christi on a plain tubular cross; in the upper part the cartouche with the Titulus Crucis I.N.R.I. (Iesus [..], Height x width: 29 x 15.5 cm. Weight 201 g
190
Italian solid silver officer's epaulettes
Naples, 19th century
enclosed in a gilded and ebonised wooden frame, placed on a red velvet surface. Hallmarked with the mark used [..], Height x width x depth: 38 x 34 x 6 cm. Total gross weight: 1395 g.
190
Italian solid silver officer's epaulettes
Naples, 19th century
enclosed in a gilded and ebonised wooden frame, placed on a red velvet surface. Hallmarked with the mark used [..], Height x width x depth: 38 x 34 x 6 cm. Total gross weight: 1395 g.
191
Corona italiana in argento
Naples(?), mid 19th century
with an open motif of large acanthus leaves. The decoration develops from the base composed of a circular ribbon, [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 23 g.
191
Corona italiana in argento
Naples(?), mid 19th century
with an open motif of large acanthus leaves. The decoration develops from the base composed of a circular ribbon, [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm. Weight: 23 g.
192
Vincenzo Caruso
A group of 3 Italian solid silver vases
Napoli, 1826-1832
1) two small tripod-shaped vases, resting on three feline feet with faun heads. Hallmarked with unidentified silversmith's [..], Total weight: 290 g.
192
Vincenzo Caruso
A group of 3 Italian solid silver vases
Napoli, 1826-1832
1) two small tripod-shaped vases, resting on three feline feet with faun heads. Hallmarked with unidentified silversmith's [..], Total weight: 290 g.
193
ANTONIO RUSSO
Solid silver Italian ex-voto
Naples, 1824-1832
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 16 x 10 cm. Weight: 68 g.
193
ANTONIO RUSSO
Solid silver Italian ex-voto
Naples, 1824-1832
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 16 x 10 cm. Weight: 68 g.
194
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1832-1835
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 11 cm. Weight: 70 g.
194
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1832-1835
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 11 cm. Weight: 70 g.
195
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1835-1863
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 18.5 x 16 cm. Weight: 105 g.
195
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1835-1863
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 18.5 x 16 cm. Weight: 105 g.
196
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1835-1863
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 16 x 11.5 cm. Weight: 49 g.
196
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1835-1863
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..], Height x width: 16 x 11.5 cm. Weight: 49 g.
197
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1832-1872
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked to [..], Height x width 17 x 11 cm. Weight: 79 g.
197
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1832-1872
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked to [..], Height x width 17 x 11 cm. Weight: 79 g.
198
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1832-1872
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..]
198
Italian solid silver ex-voto
Naples, 1832-1872
A form of folk art, handcrafted objects that represent testimonies of devotion and religiosity, often linked [..]
199
Pair of Italian silver holy water stoups
Milan, 1812 - 1872
The embossed and chiselled upper part depicts a scene from the New Testament, known iconographically as "Jesus [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 10 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 55 g.
199
Pair of Italian silver holy water stoups
Milan, 1812 - 1872
The embossed and chiselled upper part depicts a scene from the New Testament, known iconographically as "Jesus [..], Height x width x depth: 19 x 10 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 55 g.
200
Italian silver holy water stoup
late 19th century
The upper part repoussé and chased to depict a dove of the Holy Spirit with a triangular halo, symbol of the Trinity, [..], Height x width x depth: 28 x 12 x 4 cm. Weight: 72 g.
200
Italian silver holy water stoup
late 19th century
The upper part repoussé and chased to depict a dove of the Holy Spirit with a triangular halo, symbol of the Trinity, [..], Height x width x depth: 28 x 12 x 4 cm. Weight: 72 g.
201
Italian silver dish
1812-1872
Round shaped, with Empire-style borders. Hallmarked with the small works mark for the second standard at 800/1000, [..], Diameter: 23 cm. Weight: 390 g approx.
201
Italian silver dish
1812-1872
Round shaped, with Empire-style borders. Hallmarked with the small works mark for the second standard at 800/1000, [..], Diameter: 23 cm. Weight: 390 g approx.
202
A pair of Italian silver salt cellars
Naples, 1832-1872
of circular form, resting on three leonine feet. 833/1000 silver, hallmarked with the mark in use at the goldsmiths' [..], Height x width x depth: 5.1 x 7 x 7 cm; Total weight: 145.8 g.
202
A pair of Italian silver salt cellars
Naples, 1832-1872
of circular form, resting on three leonine feet. 833/1000 silver, hallmarked with the mark in use at the goldsmiths' [..], Height x width x depth: 5.1 x 7 x 7 cm; Total weight: 145.8 g.
203
Grachev Brothers
(1873 - 1917)
Russian silver-gilt cloisonné enamel jewellery box
St. Petersburg, 1908-1917ury
The piece has a rectangular shape with a trapezoidal lid; the body is entirely decorated with stylized floral [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 13 x 10 cm. Weight: 785 g.
203
Grachev Brothers
(1873 - 1917)
Russian silver-gilt cloisonné enamel jewellery box
St. Petersburg, 1908-1917ury
The piece has a rectangular shape with a trapezoidal lid; the body is entirely decorated with stylized floral [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 13 x 10 cm. Weight: 785 g.
204
Otto Reinhold Pettelius, o Petelius
Russian rock crystal wolf
Saint Petersburg, 1838 - 1874
made of rock crystal worked and engraved in the shape of a wolf, decorated with eyes embellished with two small [..], Height x width x depth: 11 x 10 x 8 cm. Weight: 735 g.
204
Otto Reinhold Pettelius, o Petelius
Russian rock crystal wolf
Saint Petersburg, 1838 - 1874
made of rock crystal worked and engraved in the shape of a wolf, decorated with eyes embellished with two small [..], Height x width x depth: 11 x 10 x 8 cm. Weight: 735 g.
205
FABERGÉ CARL
(Saint Petersburg, 1846 - Lausanne, 1920)
Signed
Russian silver tea service, master silversmith Anders (Antti) Nevalainen
St. Petersburg, circa 1900
consisting of a teapot with elephant ivory handle (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, [..], Total gross weight: 1188 g.
205
FABERGÉ CARL
(Saint Petersburg, 1846 - Lausanne, 1920)
Signed
Russian silver tea service, master silversmith Anders (Antti) Nevalainen
St. Petersburg, circa 1900
consisting of a teapot with elephant ivory handle (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, [..], Total gross weight: 1188 g.
206
Russian silver snuff box with medal mommemorating the signing of the Treaty of Nystad in 1721
18th century
round in shape, silver gilt, and decorated with engravings depicting garlands of leaves, bouquets of flowers, [..], Height x diameter: 2.5 x 9 cm. Weight: 174 g.
206
Russian silver snuff box with medal mommemorating the signing of the Treaty of Nystad in 1721
18th century
round in shape, silver gilt, and decorated with engravings depicting garlands of leaves, bouquets of flowers, [..], Height x diameter: 2.5 x 9 cm. Weight: 174 g.
207
Russian silver-gilt cloisonné enamel cigarette case
Moscow, 1889
rectangular shape, decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels in relief on a gold background with floral motifs; [..], Height x width x depth: 2 x 9 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 165 g approx.
207
Russian silver-gilt cloisonné enamel cigarette case
Moscow, 1889
rectangular shape, decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels in relief on a gold background with floral motifs; [..], Height x width x depth: 2 x 9 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 165 g approx.
208
Russian silver centrepiece
St. Pietersburg, 1859
of oval shape with vertical ribs resting on an oval base; gilded on the inside. Hallmarked with the multi-purpose [..], Height x width x depth: 10 x 32 x 27 cm. Weight: 615 g.
208
Russian silver centrepiece
St. Pietersburg, 1859
of oval shape with vertical ribs resting on an oval base; gilded on the inside. Hallmarked with the multi-purpose [..], Height x width x depth: 10 x 32 x 27 cm. Weight: 615 g.
209
A group of 4 Russian silver entreé dish
Mosca 1796 (?)
of oval shape in vermeille silver with side handles decorated with floral motives and the lid grips respectively [..], Height x width x depth: 10 x 28 x 16 cm. Total weight: 2850 g.
209
A group of 4 Russian silver entreé dish
Mosca 1796 (?)
of oval shape in vermeille silver with side handles decorated with floral motives and the lid grips respectively [..], Height x width x depth: 10 x 28 x 16 cm. Total weight: 2850 g.
210
Russian solid silver bread basket
Moscow, 19th century
of an oval shape with woven handles, featuring trompe l'oeil design imitating wickerwork and and a cloth napkin [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 37 x 24 cm. Weight: 595 g.
210
Russian solid silver bread basket
Moscow, 19th century
of an oval shape with woven handles, featuring trompe l'oeil design imitating wickerwork and and a cloth napkin [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 37 x 24 cm. Weight: 595 g.