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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
121
Solid silver Burma box
19th century
of shaped circular form. The body is decorated with openwork, embossed and chiselled motifs. It has a push-on [..], Height x diameter: 11x10 cm. Weight: 236 gr.
121
Solid silver Burma box
19th century
of shaped circular form. The body is decorated with openwork, embossed and chiselled motifs. It has a push-on [..], Height x diameter: 11x10 cm. Weight: 236 gr.
122
solid silver Indian jug
19th century
the body entirely decorated by embossing and chiselling, with ornamental motifs typical of the Burmese tradition. [..], Height x width x depth: 10,5x7,5x11 cm. Weight: 212 gr.
122
solid silver Indian jug
19th century
the body entirely decorated by embossing and chiselling, with ornamental motifs typical of the Burmese tradition. [..], Height x width x depth: 10,5x7,5x11 cm. Weight: 212 gr.
123
Burma solid silver box
late 19th century
cylindrical shaped with the body embossed, chiseled, and decorated with flower motives and geometrical inserts [..], Height x diameter: 8 x 8.8 cm. Weight: 161 g.
123
Burma solid silver box
late 19th century
cylindrical shaped with the body embossed, chiseled, and decorated with flower motives and geometrical inserts [..], Height x diameter: 8 x 8.8 cm. Weight: 161 g.
124
Silver Burma tea caddy
19th century
The exterior with figures in the landscape and floral motifs in relief; Hallmarked ‘95/ SILVER - BURMA’. , Weight: 150 g.
124
Silver Burma tea caddy
19th century
The exterior with figures in the landscape and floral motifs in relief; Hallmarked ‘95/ SILVER - BURMA’. , Weight: 150 g.
125
Solid silver Indian lidded cup
19th century
Convex body, decorated with elements of Indian mythology and with a double handle in a pointed geometric form, [..], Height x width x depth: 10,5x7x11 cm. Weight: 170 gr.
125
Solid silver Indian lidded cup
19th century
Convex body, decorated with elements of Indian mythology and with a double handle in a pointed geometric form, [..], Height x width x depth: 10,5x7x11 cm. Weight: 170 gr.
126
Nepalese buckle
late 19th early 20th century
made of silver-plated metal, composed of two elements that are joined at the back by means of an interlocking [..], Height x width: 39 cm. Weight: 506.4 g.
126
Nepalese buckle
late 19th early 20th century
made of silver-plated metal, composed of two elements that are joined at the back by means of an interlocking [..], Height x width: 39 cm. Weight: 506.4 g.
127
Cambodian small betel box
mid-20th century
in silver in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant., Height x width x depth: 8.7 x 10 x 4.8 cm. Weight: 93 g.
127
Cambodian small betel box
mid-20th century
in silver in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant., Height x width x depth: 8.7 x 10 x 4.8 cm. Weight: 93 g.
128
Solid silver Oriental Parchment holder
19th century
o document holder in silver, with a plug-in opening, characterised by a cylindrical body. The surface is decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 17,5x2,5x2,5 cm. Weight: 111 gr.
128
Solid silver Oriental Parchment holder
19th century
o document holder in silver, with a plug-in opening, characterised by a cylindrical body. The surface is decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 17,5x2,5x2,5 cm. Weight: 111 gr.
129
Burma Thabeik solid silver bowl
19th century
circular in shape, the richly embossed and chiselled body depicts traditional scenes from Burmese mythology and [..], Height x diameter: 6x8,5 cm. Weight: 96 gr.
129
Burma Thabeik solid silver bowl
19th century
circular in shape, the richly embossed and chiselled body depicts traditional scenes from Burmese mythology and [..], Height x diameter: 6x8,5 cm. Weight: 96 gr.
130
Solid silver Indian box
19th century
round in shape, resting on four stylised feet, decorated with floral incisions along the plug-in lid, with stylised [..], Height x diameter: 9x8 cm. Weight: 102 gr.
130
Solid silver Indian box
19th century
round in shape, resting on four stylised feet, decorated with floral incisions along the plug-in lid, with stylised [..], Height x diameter: 9x8 cm. Weight: 102 gr.
131
Burma soild silver box
Burma, 19th century
round in shape with a push-on lid. The body is decorated with delicate relief motifs, executed with fine punctuation [..], Height x diameter: 2x5,5 cm. Weight: 78 gr.
131
Burma soild silver box
Burma, 19th century
round in shape with a push-on lid. The body is decorated with delicate relief motifs, executed with fine punctuation [..], Height x diameter: 2x5,5 cm. Weight: 78 gr.
132
Indian cigarette case
19th century
silver-plated metal with floral motifs and openwork. , Height x width x depth: 9.8 x 6.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 138 g.
132
Indian cigarette case
19th century
silver-plated metal with floral motifs and openwork. , Height x width x depth: 9.8 x 6.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 138 g.
133
Solid silver oriental centerpiece
19th century
Resting on three feet decorated with plant motifs, round in shape with shaped edges; edges decorated with scenes [..], Height x diameter: 4.5 x 14.5 cm. Weight: 115 g.
133
Solid silver oriental centerpiece
19th century
Resting on three feet decorated with plant motifs, round in shape with shaped edges; edges decorated with scenes [..], Height x diameter: 4.5 x 14.5 cm. Weight: 115 g.
134
Burma small silver box
19th century
oval in shape, with hinged lid. The entire body is embossed and chiselled with leaf and rose motifs. , Height x width x depth: 2x5x6,5 cm. Weight: 44 gr.
134
Burma small silver box
19th century
oval in shape, with hinged lid. The entire body is embossed and chiselled with leaf and rose motifs. , Height x width x depth: 2x5x6,5 cm. Weight: 44 gr.
135
solid silver small Burma box
19th century
round in shape, decorated with floral elements and beads along the smooth body; resting on a round base and decorated [..], Height x diameter: 4,5x4 cm. Weight: 29 gr.
135
solid silver small Burma box
19th century
round in shape, decorated with floral elements and beads along the smooth body; resting on a round base and decorated [..], Height x diameter: 4,5x4 cm. Weight: 29 gr.
136
SIMON TROGER
(1683 - München, 1768)
Attributed to
A pair of lime wood and ivory beggars
Germany, 18th century
limewood and elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , [..]
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SIMON TROGER
(1683 - München, 1768)
Attributed to
A pair of lime wood and ivory beggars
Germany, 18th century
limewood and elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) , [..]
137
A pair of ornamental cups with coco de mer
Italy or France, second half 16th century
composed of one half of a sea coconut (Lodoicea maldivica), known as coco de mer, smoothed and polished, mounted [..], Total weight: 2094.5 g
137
A pair of ornamental cups with coco de mer
Italy or France, second half 16th century
composed of one half of a sea coconut (Lodoicea maldivica), known as coco de mer, smoothed and polished, mounted [..], Total weight: 2094.5 g
138
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.
138
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.
139
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.
139
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.
140
Italian boxwood Crucifix
17th century
Corpus Christi in boxwood, without cross. The figure of the Saviour is studied in anatomical detail: the arms [..], Height x width x depth: 58 x 36 x 16 cm.
140
Italian boxwood Crucifix
17th century
Corpus Christi in boxwood, without cross. The figure of the Saviour is studied in anatomical detail: the arms [..], Height x width x depth: 58 x 36 x 16 cm.
141
Late Gothic Madonna
15th - 16th century
The papier mâché/papier collé sculpture represents a female figure, likely the Virgin Mary, magnificently dressed, [..], Height x width x depth: 17 x 20 x 11 cm. Weight: 475 g.
141
Late Gothic Madonna
15th - 16th century
The papier mâché/papier collé sculpture represents a female figure, likely the Virgin Mary, magnificently dressed, [..], Height x width x depth: 17 x 20 x 11 cm. Weight: 475 g.
142
Louis XIV silver and gilded bronze processional cross
17th-18th century
Corpus Christi in burnished silver, mounted on a silver cross; the terminals, crest, and lower crossbar are in [..], Height x width x depth: 56.5 x 33 c 8 cm. Total gross weight: 1835 g.
142
Louis XIV silver and gilded bronze processional cross
17th-18th century
Corpus Christi in burnished silver, mounted on a silver cross; the terminals, crest, and lower crossbar are in [..], Height x width x depth: 56.5 x 33 c 8 cm. Total gross weight: 1835 g.
143
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.
143
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.
144
A pair of wood and bone carvings
Late 18th - early 19th century
made of limewood and bone, these sculptures are carved in the round to depict figures of peasants. The figures, [..]
144
A pair of wood and bone carvings
Late 18th - early 19th century
made of limewood and bone, these sculptures are carved in the round to depict figures of peasants. The figures, [..]
145
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.
145
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.
146
Scottish table snuff box
16th century
made of ram's horn embellished with silver mounts. The hinged lid bears an engraved coat of arms with the motto [..], Height x width x depth: 15.5 x 22.5 x 16 cm. Weight: 1090 g.
146
Scottish table snuff box
16th century
made of ram's horn embellished with silver mounts. The hinged lid bears an engraved coat of arms with the motto [..], Height x width x depth: 15.5 x 22.5 x 16 cm. Weight: 1090 g.
147
A pair of Italian wooden reliquaries
18th century
consisting of two angels carved in gilded wood, with wings widely spread. These angels are supported by two tapered [..], Height x width x depth: 52 x 18 x 12 cm.
147
A pair of Italian wooden reliquaries
18th century
consisting of two angels carved in gilded wood, with wings widely spread. These angels are supported by two tapered [..], Height x width x depth: 52 x 18 x 12 cm.
148
Group of four paintings on paper with insects
early 20th century
gilded brass frames, oval in shape, with three depictions of insects and one of a snail inside., Height x width: 9 x 8 cm.
148
Group of four paintings on paper with insects
early 20th century
gilded brass frames, oval in shape, with three depictions of insects and one of a snail inside., Height x width: 9 x 8 cm.
149
Bronze Crucifix
Probably Italy, 17th - 18th century
made of bronze using the lost-wax casting technique. The body of Christ is sculpted with well-defined musculature, [..], Height x width x depth: 33 x 24.5 x 8 cm. Weight: 2110 g.
149
Bronze Crucifix
Probably Italy, 17th - 18th century
made of bronze using the lost-wax casting technique. The body of Christ is sculpted with well-defined musculature, [..], Height x width x depth: 33 x 24.5 x 8 cm. Weight: 2110 g.
150
German carved and turned bone sculpture
18th century
In carved and turned bone, resting on an ebonized wooden base decorated with floral motifs, it features an elaborate [..], Height x width x depth: 42 x 12 x 10 cm. Weight: 565 g approx.
150
German carved and turned bone sculpture
18th century
In carved and turned bone, resting on an ebonized wooden base decorated with floral motifs, it features an elaborate [..], Height x width x depth: 42 x 12 x 10 cm. Weight: 565 g approx.