SILVER ANTIQUES, IVORIES, WUNDERKAMMER - Including selected Works of Art from the Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Collection

with a metal handle, circular in shape with an embossed ‘W’ in the centre, which could indicate a trademark, initial [..], Height x diameter: 88.5 x 4.5 cm

composed of a circular white marble bowl resting on a turned gilt bronze stem. The latter is decorated with plant [..], Height x diameter: 18 x 18 cm

rapresent one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism and an ancient ritual object of Indian origin. [..], Height x width x depth: 18.5 x 10 x 2.5. Weight: 940.5 g

Haliotis Midae, originating from South Africa, characterised by its pearly inner surface, mounted on a marble [..], Height x width x depth: 23.5 x 17.5 x 7.5 cm

Haliotis Midae, originating from South Africa, mounted on a brass base. At the base there is a shell from which [..], Height x width x depth: 35 x 19 x 6 cm. Weight: 2450 g

decorated with a naturalistic motif depicting rocks interspersed with elements of red Mediterranean coral. The [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 17 x 10 cm. Weight: 600 g

(Nautilus Pompilius) mounted on an oval brass base, supported by a sculptural composition depicting a dolphin [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 17 x 9 cm. Weight: 1300 g

with a curved handle made of a honey-coloured striated material. , Height x width x depth: 91.5 x 12.5 x 2.3 cm

oval shaped in gilded metal, with a hinged opening. The entire lid is made of mother-of-pearl and a cabochon coral [..], Height x width x depth: 7.5 x 13 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 222.8 g

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.

each topped with a peacock set with turquoise stones. At the base of the bird are richly crafted floral compositions, [..], Height x diameter: 15 x 8 cm

decorated with polychrome motifs in shades of blue and red, depicting stylised floral elements and traditional [..], Height x diameter cup: 18.5 x 8 cm. Height x diameter base: 18.5 x 9.5 cm. Weight: 416 g

of Red Abalone (Haliotis refescens), characterised by warm iridescent shades. On the upper part there is a metal [..], Height x width x depth: 6 x 22.5 x 17 cm

Cymbiola Imperialis, from the Philippines, resting on a rectangular base on which stands a fantastical creature, [..], Height x width x diameter: 24.5 x 15.5 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 1350 g

At the base is a large shell (Turbo marmoratus), on which sits a finely modelled bronze cherub. The cherub holds [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm

mounted on a rounded circular base in gilded copper, richly decorated with embossed and chiselled figures of cherubs, [..], Height x length x depth: 28 x 14.5 x 8 cm. Diameter: 14 cm. Weight: 640 g

mounted on a circular moulded metal base, into which the shell is inserted and set. The opening area is adorned [..], Height x width x depth: 20 x 19 x 9 cm. Weight: 520 g

with moulded structure with moulded profiles and lateral volute. Two circular inkwells are carved into the upper [..], Height x width x depth: 9 x 22 x 16.5 cm

depicting a woman urinating and a man defecating. , Women's dimensions: 13 x 8 x 7 cm. Men's dimensions: 7 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm.

with an engraved globular body and long perforated spout, supported by a stylised anthropomorphic figure. The [..], Height x diameter: 21 x 10.5 cm. Length of mat: 26.5 cm. Weight: 444 g

with an ovoid body decorated with raised plant motifs and gold appliqués, supported by an elegant branch-shaped [..], Height x diameter: 21 x 14 cm. Length of mat: 19 cm. Weight: 400 g

embellished on the sides with glass paste inlays. A finely modelled winged animal, probably a swan, stands on [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 15 x 8 cm. Weight: 970 g

mounted on a rounded brass base, finely decorated with chiselled naturalistic motifs. The shell is supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 16 x 13 cm. Weight: 440 g

A rare finely engraved bone plaque depicting a hunter drawing his bow toward a feline poised to attack. The composition, [..], Engraved bone: 8 x 14 cm (12,5 x 18,5 cm)

characterised by a finely decorated silver body. The ornamentation features a figurative register depicting stylised [..], Height x diameter: 11.5 x 2.4 cm. Weight: 58 g

made of mother-of-pearl, it was designed to hold love notes, invitations to clandestine meetings and confidential [..], Height x diameter: 13.2 x 2 cm. Weight: 38.5 g

The first features a floral engraving. It has a terminal ring, indicating that it was intended for a chatelaine [..], Weight: 33 g

made in the shape of a jointed fish, with a body covered in mother-of-pearl plates. The mouth acts as a bottle [..], Height x width: 9.5 x 21 cm. Height x base width: 10 x 7.5 cm

round, convex and fluted in shape. The egg is adorned with a decorative metal band applied along the central part, [..], Height x diameter: 30 x 13 cm. Weight: 630 g

placed in an ebonized wooden case with golden copper decorations. At the center of the scene is the Virgin and [..], Height x length x depth: 86 x 36 x 16,5 cm

made up of natural elements and decorative figures arranged on a base that imitates a rocky outcrop, which in [..], Height x width x diameter: 49.5 x 45 x 27 cm

includes: 1 - mid-18th century rifle powder flask. Height x width x depth: 24 x 7 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 130.5 g; [..]

broad and lobed in shape, consisting of several adjacent rounded lobes, characterized by a curvilinear pattern. [..], Height x width x depth with base: 13.5 x 8 x 8.5 cm. Weight without base: 105 g.

the object depicts a skeleton lying supine: the rib cage, vertebrae, limbs, and skull are clearly distinguishable, [..], Weight: 277 g

commonly known as the smalltooth sawfish, mounted as an ornamental piece. The base, made of dark wood and embellished [..], Height x width x depth: 162 x 25 x 25 cm. Height x diameter: 111 x 18 cm

depicting crocodiles, cast in bronze. They are characterised by a finely crafted surface that renders the scales [..], Height x width x depth: 9 x 16 x 10 cm. Total weight: 1544.6 g

structure (Testudinidae spp.) and bronze. The central part, consisting of the shell, acts as the body of the container, [..], Height x width x depth: 6 x 18 x 8 cm. Weight: 265 g

(Oryx leucoryx), mounted as ornamental elements on circular bases in gilded metal. The bases feature a refined [..], Height x diameter 1: 85 x 10,5 cm. Horn height 1: 65 cm. Height x diameter 2: 87 x 10,5 cm. Horn 2 height: 68 cm

Designed to be worn as a pendant. The sculpture is accurate and features a good level of detail. A hook is attached [..], Height x width x depth: 7.5 x 3 x 4 cm. Weight: 59.3 g

in sperm whale or killer whale (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) designed to be worn as [..], Height x width x depth: 5.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 16.3 g