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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, wed 11 June 2025
For information:
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
Clara Cipriani
c.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
Clara Cipriani
c.cipriani@bertolamifineart.com
1
GIUSEPPE GIOVARA©
Italian silver inkwell with dedication to Alessandro Riberi
Turin, first half of the 19th century
Rectangular in shape, the base is richly decorated with leafy scroll motifs and features four winged putti at [..], Height x width x depth: 19.5 x 30 x 19 cm. Weight: 2318 g.
1
GIUSEPPE GIOVARA©
Italian silver inkwell with dedication to Alessandro Riberi
Turin, first half of the 19th century
Rectangular in shape, the base is richly decorated with leafy scroll motifs and features four winged putti at [..], Height x width x depth: 19.5 x 30 x 19 cm. Weight: 2318 g.
2
L. JANESICH
Solid silver italian candelabra
Trieste, late 19th century
square shaped weighted base with scroll decoration, fluted and domed stem with shell decoration, five-flame wavy [..], Height x width x depth: 57 x 34 x 34 cm. Total gross weight: 1755 g.
2
L. JANESICH
Solid silver italian candelabra
Trieste, late 19th century
square shaped weighted base with scroll decoration, fluted and domed stem with shell decoration, five-flame wavy [..], Height x width x depth: 57 x 34 x 34 cm. Total gross weight: 1755 g.
3
Italian solid silver tureen with dish
Naples, 1832-1872
of round shape with side handles, rounded body decorated with vertical ribs, embossed and chiselledrepousse with [..], Height x diameter tureen: 23 x 26 cm. Dish diameter 29.5 cm. Total weight: 2286 g
3
Italian solid silver tureen with dish
Naples, 1832-1872
of round shape with side handles, rounded body decorated with vertical ribs, embossed and chiselledrepousse with [..], Height x diameter tureen: 23 x 26 cm. Dish diameter 29.5 cm. Total weight: 2286 g
4
ANTONIO RUSSO
Solid silver crucifix and wood
Naples, 1824-1832
solid silver Corpus Christi, mounted on an ebonized wooden cross with silver terminals, cartouche, and symbols [..], Total height x width x depth: 70 x 25 x 16 cm. Total gross weight: 2194 g.
4
ANTONIO RUSSO
Solid silver crucifix and wood
Naples, 1824-1832
solid silver Corpus Christi, mounted on an ebonized wooden cross with silver terminals, cartouche, and symbols [..], Total height x width x depth: 70 x 25 x 16 cm. Total gross weight: 2194 g.
5
Italian solid silver tureen
Rome, 1815-1870
circular shape with side handles, smooth body, domed lid with spinning top. Hallmarked with the chamber marks [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 27 x 20 cm. Weight: 1147 g.
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Italian solid silver tureen
Rome, 1815-1870
circular shape with side handles, smooth body, domed lid with spinning top. Hallmarked with the chamber marks [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 27 x 20 cm. Weight: 1147 g.
6
Italian solid silver tray
Naples, 1809-1824
oval in shape, with openwork perimeter railing with repeated geometric motifs and side sockets. In the centre [..], Height x width x depth: 4 x 73 x 52.5 cm. Weight: 4485 g.
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Italian solid silver tray
Naples, 1809-1824
oval in shape, with openwork perimeter railing with repeated geometric motifs and side sockets. In the centre [..], Height x width x depth: 4 x 73 x 52.5 cm. Weight: 4485 g.
7
VINCENZO II BELLI
(1859)
Important pair of Italian silver and marble two-handled vases
Rome, first half of the 19th century
Empire line resting on square marble bases, smooth circular foot, amphora body with smooth tapered neck bordered [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 20 x 16 cm. Total gross weight: approx. 3350 g.
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VINCENZO II BELLI
(1859)
Important pair of Italian silver and marble two-handled vases
Rome, first half of the 19th century
Empire line resting on square marble bases, smooth circular foot, amphora body with smooth tapered neck bordered [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 20 x 16 cm. Total gross weight: approx. 3350 g.
8
Italian solid silver tureen with underplate
Naples, 1832-1872
of circular shape with side handles, resting on four leafed feet, repousse with ‘cocciolette’ motif, duomo-shaped [..], Height x diameter: 19 x 29 cm. Weight: 1340 g
8
Italian solid silver tureen with underplate
Naples, 1832-1872
of circular shape with side handles, resting on four leafed feet, repousse with ‘cocciolette’ motif, duomo-shaped [..], Height x diameter: 19 x 29 cm. Weight: 1340 g
9
ROMUALDO DE ROSA
Pair of candlesticks
Naples, 1832-1872
circular foot with palmette decoration, smooth shaft on which the three-armed upper part is grafted with three [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 11.2 x 28 cm. Total weight: 1220 g.
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ROMUALDO DE ROSA
Pair of candlesticks
Naples, 1832-1872
circular foot with palmette decoration, smooth shaft on which the three-armed upper part is grafted with three [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 11.2 x 28 cm. Total weight: 1220 g.
10
Italian Lithugic solid silver lamp
Genoa 1778
baluster body decorated with embossed and chiselled decoration, with three suspension chains. Hallmarked with [..], Height 95 cm, max diameter 36 cm. Weight circa 2050 g.
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Italian Lithugic solid silver lamp
Genoa 1778
baluster body decorated with embossed and chiselled decoration, with three suspension chains. Hallmarked with [..], Height 95 cm, max diameter 36 cm. Weight circa 2050 g.
11
A pair of Italian silver candlesticks
Genoa, 1817
Circular foot with decorative palmette motif, truncated conical shaft with vertical grooves and bobéche with similar [..], Height x diameter: 30.5 x 14.5 cm. Total weight: 565 g.
11
A pair of Italian silver candlesticks
Genoa, 1817
Circular foot with decorative palmette motif, truncated conical shaft with vertical grooves and bobéche with similar [..], Height x diameter: 30.5 x 14.5 cm. Total weight: 565 g.
12
Italian solid silver sugar bowl
Rome, early 19th century
Elliptical in shape, resting on an oval base, with a smooth body engraved with a noble coat of arms; on the sides, [..], Height x width x depth: 14 x 16 x 9 cm. Weight: 315 g.
12
Italian solid silver sugar bowl
Rome, early 19th century
Elliptical in shape, resting on an oval base, with a smooth body engraved with a noble coat of arms; on the sides, [..], Height x width x depth: 14 x 16 x 9 cm. Weight: 315 g.
13
Italian solid silver coffee pot
Naples, 1809-1824
smooth ovoid body resting on three ferine peidini, zoomorphic spout, hinged lid with acorn fastigium, ebonised [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 21 x 12 cm. Total gross weight: 700 g.
13
Italian solid silver coffee pot
Naples, 1809-1824
smooth ovoid body resting on three ferine peidini, zoomorphic spout, hinged lid with acorn fastigium, ebonised [..], Height x width x depth: 24 x 21 x 12 cm. Total gross weight: 700 g.
14
Solid silver St. Anthony of Padua and Child
19th century
Wooden frame decorated with silver floral details and a red velvet surface that serve as background and contour [..], Height x width: 47 x 25 cm. Total gross weight: 1280 g.
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Solid silver St. Anthony of Padua and Child
19th century
Wooden frame decorated with silver floral details and a red velvet surface that serve as background and contour [..], Height x width: 47 x 25 cm. Total gross weight: 1280 g.
15
An Italian (?) solid silver Thurible
19th century
entirely embossed, chiselled and openwork, circular base with foliate decoration, cylindrical body bordered at [..], Height x width x depth: 25 x 14 x 14 cm. Weight: approx. 620 g.
15
An Italian (?) solid silver Thurible
19th century
entirely embossed, chiselled and openwork, circular base with foliate decoration, cylindrical body bordered at [..], Height x width x depth: 25 x 14 x 14 cm. Weight: approx. 620 g.
16
Italian solid silver plate
Genoa, 1784
with a smooth flap. Stamped on the base with "Torretta" mark used by Goldsmiths' Corporation of Genoa. Hallmarked [..], Diameter: 24 cm. Total weight: 480 g.
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Italian solid silver plate
Genoa, 1784
with a smooth flap. Stamped on the base with "Torretta" mark used by Goldsmiths' Corporation of Genoa. Hallmarked [..], Diameter: 24 cm. Total weight: 480 g.
17
ANTONIO CAPPELLETTI
(Roma, 1803 - 1838)
A pair of italian solid silver candelsticks
Rome, 1815-1838
Circular foot with vertical ribs and beaded rim, smooth shaft, decorated on top with incised festoons. Hallmarked [..], Height x diameter: 26 x 10 cm. Total weight: 345 g.
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ANTONIO CAPPELLETTI
(Roma, 1803 - 1838)
A pair of italian solid silver candelsticks
Rome, 1815-1838
Circular foot with vertical ribs and beaded rim, smooth shaft, decorated on top with incised festoons. Hallmarked [..], Height x diameter: 26 x 10 cm. Total weight: 345 g.
18
Solid silver Dove of the Holy Spirit
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
The figure of the Dove of the Holy Spirit is linked to concepts of spirituality, sacredness and protection. In [..], Dove weight: 90 gr. Weight with base: 318 gr.
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Solid silver Dove of the Holy Spirit
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
The figure of the Dove of the Holy Spirit is linked to concepts of spirituality, sacredness and protection. In [..], Dove weight: 90 gr. Weight with base: 318 gr.
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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.
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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.
20
Italian solid silver scoop
Rome, 19th century
with vermeille interior and smooth handle. Hallmarked with the chamber marks in use in Rome after 1815 for [..], Length: 37 cm. Weight: approximately 250 g.
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Italian solid silver scoop
Rome, 19th century
with vermeille interior and smooth handle. Hallmarked with the chamber marks in use in Rome after 1815 for [..], Length: 37 cm. Weight: approximately 250 g.
21
Italian solid silver crucifix
Naples, 1839-1872
Corpus Christi mounted on a cross with terminals depicting cherubic heads. The Savior is shown with His head crowned [..], Height x width crucifix: 35 x 23; theca dimensions: 46 x 36 cm. Weight with theca: 665 g.
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Italian solid silver crucifix
Naples, 1839-1872
Corpus Christi mounted on a cross with terminals depicting cherubic heads. The Savior is shown with His head crowned [..], Height x width crucifix: 35 x 23; theca dimensions: 46 x 36 cm. Weight with theca: 665 g.
22
Italian solid silver plaque depicting the Virgin and the Child
19th century
The scene seems reminiscent of the Ascension of the Virgin as she rises into the clouds with the adoration of [..], Height x width x depth theca: 27 x 17 x 5 cm. Total weight with showcase: 805 g.
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Italian solid silver plaque depicting the Virgin and the Child
19th century
The scene seems reminiscent of the Ascension of the Virgin as she rises into the clouds with the adoration of [..], Height x width x depth theca: 27 x 17 x 5 cm. Total weight with showcase: 805 g.
23
French gold snuff box
Paris, 1819-1838
18k yellow gold, rectangular shaped, finely guilloché engraved, with a frame of interlaced floral and plant motives [..], Height x width x depth: 1.8 x 9.3 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 165 g.
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French gold snuff box
Paris, 1819-1838
18k yellow gold, rectangular shaped, finely guilloché engraved, with a frame of interlaced floral and plant motives [..], Height x width x depth: 1.8 x 9.3 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 165 g.
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ALEXIS PROFFIT
French gold snuffbox
Paris, 1784-89
of round shape, in 21k yellow and rose gold, with concentric decoration of flower friezes, arabesque bands and [..], Height x diameter: 2.3 x 7.2 cm. Weight: 120 g.
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ALEXIS PROFFIT
French gold snuffbox
Paris, 1784-89
of round shape, in 21k yellow and rose gold, with concentric decoration of flower friezes, arabesque bands and [..], Height x diameter: 2.3 x 7.2 cm. Weight: 120 g.
25
Gold and diamond snuff box with watch
early 20th century
In 14k yellow gold, cylindrical and elliptical in shape, it features fine guilloché work, interspersed with smooth [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 10.5 x 4.3 cm. Weight: 135 g.
25
Gold and diamond snuff box with watch
early 20th century
In 14k yellow gold, cylindrical and elliptical in shape, it features fine guilloché work, interspersed with smooth [..], Height x width x depth: 2.5 x 10.5 x 4.3 cm. Weight: 135 g.
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Italian gold and enamel snuff box
Florence, 1950s
18k yellow gold, rectangular in shape with chamfered corners, finely decorated with guilloché and vegetal elements [..], Height x width x depth: 2 x 9 x 5 cm. Weight: 133 g.
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Italian gold and enamel snuff box
Florence, 1950s
18k yellow gold, rectangular in shape with chamfered corners, finely decorated with guilloché and vegetal elements [..], Height x width x depth: 2 x 9 x 5 cm. Weight: 133 g.
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Gold snuffbox
Neuchatel XVIII-XIX secolo
rectangular, 14k yellow gold, with hinged lid, finely engraved with floral decoration; on the lid a hunting scene [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 8.8 x 3.7 cm. Weight: 93 g.
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Gold snuffbox
Neuchatel XVIII-XIX secolo
rectangular, 14k yellow gold, with hinged lid, finely engraved with floral decoration; on the lid a hunting scene [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 8.8 x 3.7 cm. Weight: 93 g.
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Gold and enamel snuff box
early 19th century
Made of 12k yellow gold, rectangular in shape, decorated with perimeter frames in white enamel alternating with [..], Height x width x depth: 1.5 x 4.5 x 7.6 cm. Weight: 80 g.
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Gold and enamel snuff box
early 19th century
Made of 12k yellow gold, rectangular in shape, decorated with perimeter frames in white enamel alternating with [..], Height x width x depth: 1.5 x 4.5 x 7.6 cm. Weight: 80 g.
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American Gold diamond snuff box
early 20th century
14k yellow gold, square geometric shape, with longitudinal grooves, embellished with round rose-cut diamonds. [..], Height x width x depth: 1.8 x 7.5 x 4 cm. Weight: 80 g.
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American Gold diamond snuff box
early 20th century
14k yellow gold, square geometric shape, with longitudinal grooves, embellished with round rose-cut diamonds. [..], Height x width x depth: 1.8 x 7.5 x 4 cm. Weight: 80 g.
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Gold enameled French snuff box
circa 1760-1770
17k yellow gold, oval in shape, finely guilloché engraved with repeated concentric circular motifs, with engraved [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 9 x 5 cm. Weight: 97 g.
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Gold enameled French snuff box
circa 1760-1770
17k yellow gold, oval in shape, finely guilloché engraved with repeated concentric circular motifs, with engraved [..], Height x width x depth: 3 x 9 x 5 cm. Weight: 97 g.