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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
151
Italian Coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 18th century
Corpus Christi in red Mediterranean coral ( Corallium rubrum ), placed in a shrine. The figure of the Saviour, [..]
151
Italian Coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 18th century
Corpus Christi in red Mediterranean coral ( Corallium rubrum ), placed in a shrine. The figure of the Saviour, [..]
152
A pair of Nautilus in neoclassical style
late 19th century
Two mythological figures in dark patinated bronze, respectively depicting a female figure and a satyr, both characterized [..], Height x width x depth: 61 x 16 x 9 cm.
152
A pair of Nautilus in neoclassical style
late 19th century
Two mythological figures in dark patinated bronze, respectively depicting a female figure and a satyr, both characterized [..], Height x width x depth: 61 x 16 x 9 cm.
153
A pair of nautilus shells mounted on bronze bases
late 19th century
Geometric base in gilt metal, supported by three elegant leonine legs finely adorned with phytomorphic motifs [..], Height x width x depth: 46 x 14 x 13 cm.
153
A pair of nautilus shells mounted on bronze bases
late 19th century
Geometric base in gilt metal, supported by three elegant leonine legs finely adorned with phytomorphic motifs [..], Height x width x depth: 46 x 14 x 13 cm.
154
Hair of Napoleon and Josephine
19th century
in gilded wooden frame; on the verso of both inscriptions for hair attributions and the date 29 May 1814. On that [..]
154
Hair of Napoleon and Josephine
19th century
in gilded wooden frame; on the verso of both inscriptions for hair attributions and the date 29 May 1814. On that [..]
155
Silver-mounted Emu egg
19th century
Dromaius novaehollandiae mounted on a silver stand resting on an elliptical wooden base. The object depicts [..], Height x width x depth: 22 x 21 x 16 cm. Total weight: 685 g.
155
Silver-mounted Emu egg
19th century
Dromaius novaehollandiae mounted on a silver stand resting on an elliptical wooden base. The object depicts [..], Height x width x depth: 22 x 21 x 16 cm. Total weight: 685 g.
156
Tibetan Kapala
Tibet, 18th century
traditional Tibetan ritual cup, used in the tantric rituals of Vajrayฤna Buddhism, particularly in practices associated [..], Height x width x depth: 17 x 13.5 x 5 cm. Weight: 248 g.
156
Tibetan Kapala
Tibet, 18th century
traditional Tibetan ritual cup, used in the tantric rituals of Vajrayฤna Buddhism, particularly in practices associated [..], Height x width x depth: 17 x 13.5 x 5 cm. Weight: 248 g.
158
A pair of two wooden angels
18th century
angel-shaped candle holders made of carved and gilded wood., Height x width: 20.5 x 10.5 cm. Total weight: 185 g.
158
A pair of two wooden angels
18th century
angel-shaped candle holders made of carved and gilded wood., Height x width: 20.5 x 10.5 cm. Total weight: 185 g.
159
Bezoar with leather case
18th century
preserved in a leather-covered case. Bezoars are calcareous concretions found in the stomachs of animals, especially [..], Box dimensions: 4 x 8 cm. Bezoar dimensions: 3 x 6 cm. Total weight with box: 202 g.
159
Bezoar with leather case
18th century
preserved in a leather-covered case. Bezoars are calcareous concretions found in the stomachs of animals, especially [..], Box dimensions: 4 x 8 cm. Bezoar dimensions: 3 x 6 cm. Total weight with box: 202 g.
160
Solid silver and coconut goblet
Europe, 18th century
composed of a silver base and supporting structure on which a coconut is mounted. The silver base is turned and [..], Height x diameter: 17 x 9.5 cm. Weight: 320 g.
160
Solid silver and coconut goblet
Europe, 18th century
composed of a silver base and supporting structure on which a coconut is mounted. The silver base is turned and [..], Height x diameter: 17 x 9.5 cm. Weight: 320 g.
161
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.
161
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.
162
Italian silver and coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
Corpus Christi in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), mounted on a silver cross; with additional applications [..], Height x width: 22 x 17 cm. Total gross weight: 350 g.
162
Italian silver and coral crucifix
Southern Italy, 18th-19th century
Corpus Christi in red Mediterranean coral (Corallum Rubrum), mounted on a silver cross; with additional applications [..], Height x width: 22 x 17 cm. Total gross weight: 350 g.
163
A pair of Chinese ivory carvings
Early 20th century
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) made between the [..]
163
A pair of Chinese ivory carvings
Early 20th century
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) made between the [..]
164
A pair of silver-plated mounted painted Emu eggs
19th century
Mounted on a wooden base, surrounded by floral decorations and topped with a central emu figure, the two Emu eggs [..], Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 28.5 x 14 cm. Weight: 1184 g.
164
A pair of silver-plated mounted painted Emu eggs
19th century
Mounted on a wooden base, surrounded by floral decorations and topped with a central emu figure, the two Emu eggs [..], Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 28.5 x 14 cm. Weight: 1184 g.
165
Pair of Chinese bone landscapes
early 20th century
The compositions are developed on two wooden bases, which serve as support and frame. The wood is used to represent [..]
165
Pair of Chinese bone landscapes
early 20th century
The compositions are developed on two wooden bases, which serve as support and frame. The wood is used to represent [..]
166
Reliquary cross with case
18th century
rock crystal, with gold filigree and waxed cardinal's coat of arms, preserved in original red leather case., Cusodia dimensions, height x width x depth: 1.5 x 5 x 10 cm. Total weight with case: 20 g.
166
Reliquary cross with case
18th century
rock crystal, with gold filigree and waxed cardinal's coat of arms, preserved in original red leather case., Cusodia dimensions, height x width x depth: 1.5 x 5 x 10 cm. Total weight with case: 20 g.
167
Portrait of Saint Rita on copper
early 19th century
Saint Rita is depicted in the centre, her hands resting on her chest as a sign of devotion and her head slightly [..], Height x width: 13.5 x 8 cm. gross weight: 128 g.
167
Portrait of Saint Rita on copper
early 19th century
Saint Rita is depicted in the centre, her hands resting on her chest as a sign of devotion and her head slightly [..], Height x width: 13.5 x 8 cm. gross weight: 128 g.
168
Gran Tour Marble and Jasper Samples
19th century
in a gilded wooden frame, a souvenir showing a sample of marble and jasper typical of the Grand Tour period., Height x width: 26 x 19 cm. Total weight: 480 g.
168
Gran Tour Marble and Jasper Samples
19th century
in a gilded wooden frame, a souvenir showing a sample of marble and jasper typical of the Grand Tour period., Height x width: 26 x 19 cm. Total weight: 480 g.
169
Bronze bust of Christ
Italy, 19th-20th century
made using the fusion technique with great care in anatomical definition and expressive details. The work shows [..], Height x width x depth: 18.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm. Weight: 1078.5 g.
169
Bronze bust of Christ
Italy, 19th-20th century
made using the fusion technique with great care in anatomical definition and expressive details. The work shows [..], Height x width x depth: 18.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm. Weight: 1078.5 g.
170
English Victorian rhinoceros horn horse whip
Late 19th century.
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with gold-laminated handle with floral decorations. , Length 67 cm. Weight 13 g.
170
English Victorian rhinoceros horn horse whip
Late 19th century.
honey-brown rhinoceros horn (Rhinocerotidae spp.) , with gold-laminated handle with floral decorations. , Length 67 cm. Weight 13 g.
171
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.
171
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.
172
Glass and enamel french case
late 19th century
of oval shape, decorated with floral motifs and garlands; hinged lid with miniature depicting the face of a female [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 15 x 11 cm. Total gross weight: 860 g.
172
Glass and enamel french case
late 19th century
of oval shape, decorated with floral motifs and garlands; hinged lid with miniature depicting the face of a female [..], Height x width x depth: 8 x 15 x 11 cm. Total gross weight: 860 g.
173
Chinese ivory carving
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). It depicts a sage [..], Height x width x depth: 25.5 x 10.5 x 9.7 cm. Weight: 1259 g
173
Chinese ivory carving
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797). It depicts a sage [..], Height x width x depth: 25.5 x 10.5 x 9.7 cm. Weight: 1259 g
174
Psaltery
Central Europe, 19th century
(or psalterium), a plucked or struck string instrument, trapezoidal in shape and made entirely of wood. The soundboard [..], Height x width x depth: 12.5 x 95 x 30 cm.
174
Psaltery
Central Europe, 19th century
(or psalterium), a plucked or struck string instrument, trapezoidal in shape and made entirely of wood. The soundboard [..], Height x width x depth: 12.5 x 95 x 30 cm.
176
Silver-plated mounted painted Emu egg
19th century
rectangular base centred by the figure of an Indigenous, stylised upper part on which is placed horizontally an [..], Height x width x depth: 25 x 21 x 10.5 cm. Weight: 512 g.
176
Silver-plated mounted painted Emu egg
19th century
rectangular base centred by the figure of an Indigenous, stylised upper part on which is placed horizontally an [..], Height x width x depth: 25 x 21 x 10.5 cm. Weight: 512 g.
177
Table clock with glass dome
19th century
Shaped case in gilded bronze topped with a musician putto and a tiger, white enamel dial with Roman numerals [..], Height x width x depth: 11.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm. Weight: 312 g.
177
Table clock with glass dome
19th century
Shaped case in gilded bronze topped with a musician putto and a tiger, white enamel dial with Roman numerals [..], Height x width x depth: 11.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm. Weight: 312 g.
178
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.
178
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.
179
Memento Mori porcelain cup and plate
19th century
Set consisting of a flared cup with a scalloped profile and gilded details, paired with a matching saucer featuring [..], Height x cup diameter: 8.3 x 11.5 cm. Plate diameter: 18 cm. Total weight: 480 g.
179
Memento Mori porcelain cup and plate
19th century
Set consisting of a flared cup with a scalloped profile and gilded details, paired with a matching saucer featuring [..], Height x cup diameter: 8.3 x 11.5 cm. Plate diameter: 18 cm. Total weight: 480 g.
180
A pair of oil on copper paintings
19th century
depicting Saint John Evangelist and the Virgin within gilded frames., Height x width: 11.5 x 9.5 cm. Total weight: 160 g.
180
A pair of oil on copper paintings
19th century
depicting Saint John Evangelist and the Virgin within gilded frames., Height x width: 11.5 x 9.5 cm. Total weight: 160 g.