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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
181
Chinese ivory carving
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) It depicts an [..], Height x width: 7.5 x 10.6 cm. Weight: 147 g
181
Chinese ivory carving
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) It depicts an [..], Height x width: 7.5 x 10.6 cm. Weight: 147 g
182
Fabric samples from Queen Victoria's carriage
19th century
cross-laminated wooden frame with a board in the centre on which the fabrics of Queen Victoria's carriage are [..], Height x width: 46 x 46 cm.
182
Fabric samples from Queen Victoria's carriage
19th century
cross-laminated wooden frame with a board in the centre on which the fabrics of Queen Victoria's carriage are [..], Height x width: 46 x 46 cm.
183
A group of Japanese ivory netsuke
Meiji period, 1868-1912
elephant ivory four netsuke and one okimono (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, [..]
183
A group of Japanese ivory netsuke
Meiji period, 1868-1912
elephant ivory four netsuke and one okimono (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, [..]
184
Carved ivory foldable triptych ball
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) . The outside [..], Diameter x width opened: 5 x 9.8 cm. Weight: 87 g
184
Carved ivory foldable triptych ball
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) . The outside [..], Diameter x width opened: 5 x 9.8 cm. Weight: 87 g
185
Japanese ivory Netsuke
Meiji period, 1868-1912
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). It depicts a smiling male [..], Height x width x depth: 10.7 x 3 x 2 cm. Weight: 46 g
185
Japanese ivory Netsuke
Meiji period, 1868-1912
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). It depicts a smiling male [..], Height x width x depth: 10.7 x 3 x 2 cm. Weight: 46 g
186
Crimean War Memorial
1854-1856
rectangular stone memorial element, probably part of a military monument or memorial stone, dedicated to the Crimean [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 28 x 18.5 cm
186
Crimean War Memorial
1854-1856
rectangular stone memorial element, probably part of a military monument or memorial stone, dedicated to the Crimean [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 28 x 18.5 cm
187
Two German marine ivory skulls
19th century
carved marine ivory (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) . a) Height x width x depth: 3.4 [..]
187
Two German marine ivory skulls
19th century
carved marine ivory (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) . a) Height x width x depth: 3.4 [..]
188
Carved ivory foldable diptych ball
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). The outside [..], Diameter x width opened: 5.4 x 10.8 cm.Weight: 131 g
188
Carved ivory foldable diptych ball
France, Dieppe (?) 19th century
elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). The outside [..], Diameter x width opened: 5.4 x 10.8 cm.Weight: 131 g
189
Italian silver and tortoiseshell Toilet service
Early 20th century
in silver, sea turtle (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) and ground glass, composed [..], Total weight: 1657.8 g.
189
Italian silver and tortoiseshell Toilet service
Early 20th century
in silver, sea turtle (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) and ground glass, composed [..], Total weight: 1657.8 g.
190
English Victorian ivory letter opener
19th century
carved elephant ivory letter opener (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm. Weight: 155 g
190
English Victorian ivory letter opener
19th century
carved elephant ivory letter opener (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm. Weight: 155 g
191
Italian Ceroplasty
Southern Italy, 17th - 18th century
of rectangular shape, framed by a wooden frame. In the centre, a dynamic and detailed scene unfolds, depicting [..], Height x width with frame: 12 x 17 cm. Weight: 125 g.
191
Italian Ceroplasty
Southern Italy, 17th - 18th century
of rectangular shape, framed by a wooden frame. In the centre, a dynamic and detailed scene unfolds, depicting [..], Height x width with frame: 12 x 17 cm. Weight: 125 g.
192
Painting on paper depicting Saint Lucy
16th century
painting on paper on a wooden panel depicting Saint Lucy, set in a carved wooden frame with floral elements., Height x width with frame: 19.5 x 16 cm.
192
Painting on paper depicting Saint Lucy
16th century
painting on paper on a wooden panel depicting Saint Lucy, set in a carved wooden frame with floral elements., Height x width with frame: 19.5 x 16 cm.
193
Grand Tour souvenirs
19th century
group consisting of five marbles of different colours and shapes, were souvenirs of the Grand Tour: young European [..], Total weight: 2520 g.
193
Grand Tour souvenirs
19th century
group consisting of five marbles of different colours and shapes, were souvenirs of the Grand Tour: young European [..], Total weight: 2520 g.
194
Irish wooden roots tankard
19th century
Made of wood, shaped like a tree root. This type of tankard was handcrafted, carved directly from knotted sections [..], Height x diameter: 24 x 17 cm. Weight: 1730 g.
194
Irish wooden roots tankard
19th century
Made of wood, shaped like a tree root. This type of tankard was handcrafted, carved directly from knotted sections [..], Height x diameter: 24 x 17 cm. Weight: 1730 g.
195
Maori Patu Paroa (short club)
late 19th century
attributable to the Mฤori Ngati Pikiao people of New Zealand; made of whalebone with a thick blade, the handle [..], Length x width: 42 x 10 cm.
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Maori Patu Paroa (short club)
late 19th century
attributable to the Mฤori Ngati Pikiao people of New Zealand; made of whalebone with a thick blade, the handle [..], Length x width: 42 x 10 cm.
196
Still life in seaweed and shells
19th century
These types of still lifes were made with seaweed and seashells and represented a form of art in Victorian England. [..], Height x width: 30 x 30 cm.
196
Still life in seaweed and shells
19th century
These types of still lifes were made with seaweed and seashells and represented a form of art in Victorian England. [..], Height x width: 30 x 30 cm.
197
Print depicting the Pope Pio IX
1867
depicting Pius IX in polychrome surrounded by the other Popes in black and white, whose names are numbered in [..], Height x width: 51 x 62 cm.
197
Print depicting the Pope Pio IX
1867
depicting Pius IX in polychrome surrounded by the other Popes in black and white, whose names are numbered in [..], Height x width: 51 x 62 cm.
198
Small carved coconut
Angloindia, late 17th - early 18th century
ornamental, serving as a container, mounted on three elegant oval metal feet. The walnut body features a rich [..], Height x diameter: 8 x 6 cm. Weight: 36 cm.
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Small carved coconut
Angloindia, late 17th - early 18th century
ornamental, serving as a container, mounted on three elegant oval metal feet. The walnut body features a rich [..], Height x diameter: 8 x 6 cm. Weight: 36 cm.
199
A pair of Japanese ivory okimono
Meiji period, 1868-1912
Antique pair of elephant ivory okimono (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..]
199
A pair of Japanese ivory okimono
Meiji period, 1868-1912
Antique pair of elephant ivory okimono (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..]
200
CHRISTOFLE
Engraved ostrich egg on metal base
Early 20th century
engraved with a large sailing ship and another sailing ship approaching a harbour of which a lighthouse is depicted. [..], Total height: 16.5 cm. Weight: 300 g.
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CHRISTOFLE
Engraved ostrich egg on metal base
Early 20th century
engraved with a large sailing ship and another sailing ship approaching a harbour of which a lighthouse is depicted. [..], Total height: 16.5 cm. Weight: 300 g.
201
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.
201
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.
202
A pair of leather horse covers
England, 19th - 20th century
Each element is equipped with buckles and straps for firm attachment to the horse's leg. The part in contact with [..], Height x width x depth: 13 x 17 x 20 cm. Total weight: 1194 g.
202
A pair of leather horse covers
England, 19th - 20th century
Each element is equipped with buckles and straps for firm attachment to the horse's leg. The part in contact with [..], Height x width x depth: 13 x 17 x 20 cm. Total weight: 1194 g.
203
Two marine ivory Japanese netsuke
Meiji period, 1868-1912
walrus ivory netsuke (Obobemus rosmarus) depicting: - a crouching man with a large drum resting next to him in [..]
203
Two marine ivory Japanese netsuke
Meiji period, 1868-1912
walrus ivory netsuke (Obobemus rosmarus) depicting: - a crouching man with a large drum resting next to him in [..]
204
English frame with a decorative present in shells
19th century
In Victorian times in England, it was common to give decorative objects with shells, such as frames, boxes or [..], Height x width: 31 x 22 cm.
204
English frame with a decorative present in shells
19th century
In Victorian times in England, it was common to give decorative objects with shells, such as frames, boxes or [..], Height x width: 31 x 22 cm.
205
French "picassiette" vase
mid 20th century
The picassiette technique is a form of art that consists in creating mosaics using broken pieces of plates, ceramics, [..], Height x diameter: 28 x 20 cm. Weight: 2980 g.
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French "picassiette" vase
mid 20th century
The picassiette technique is a form of art that consists in creating mosaics using broken pieces of plates, ceramics, [..], Height x diameter: 28 x 20 cm. Weight: 2980 g.
206
French ivory cigarette case
19th century
carved elephant ivory cigarette case (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Height x width x depth: 9.6 x 5.2 x 2.3 cm.
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French ivory cigarette case
19th century
carved elephant ivory cigarette case (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) [..], Height x width x depth: 9.6 x 5.2 x 2.3 cm.
207
Skill work of prisoners of war
18th - 19th century
A small glass bottle, sealed with a metal stopper decorated with stylized floral motifs, containing inside a trellis-shaped [..], Height x diameter: 21 x 8 cm. Weight: 350 g.
207
Skill work of prisoners of war
18th - 19th century
A small glass bottle, sealed with a metal stopper decorated with stylized floral motifs, containing inside a trellis-shaped [..], Height x diameter: 21 x 8 cm. Weight: 350 g.
208
Victorian sugar crystal cutter
19th century
cast iron with turned wooden handle, on wooden base. During the Victorian period sugar was sold in large hard [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 36 x 10.5 cm. Total weight: 120 g.
208
Victorian sugar crystal cutter
19th century
cast iron with turned wooden handle, on wooden base. During the Victorian period sugar was sold in large hard [..], Height x width x depth: 15 x 36 x 10.5 cm. Total weight: 120 g.
209
Goldsmith scales
Italy, late 19th early XX century
precision instrument used by goldsmiths to weigh small quantities of precious metals and stones. It has two equal [..], height x width x depth box: 7 x 28 x 20 cm. Total weight with box: 1796 g.
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Goldsmith scales
Italy, late 19th early XX century
precision instrument used by goldsmiths to weigh small quantities of precious metals and stones. It has two equal [..], height x width x depth box: 7 x 28 x 20 cm. Total weight with box: 1796 g.
210
A pair of English bottles for the coronation of King George V
1911
Made of ceramic, with a smooth body in beige and green or in blue and light blue, decorated at the center with [..], Height x diameter: 25 x 10.5 cm. Total weight: 1434 g.
210
A pair of English bottles for the coronation of King George V
1911
Made of ceramic, with a smooth body in beige and green or in blue and light blue, decorated at the center with [..], Height x diameter: 25 x 10.5 cm. Total weight: 1434 g.