121
Marine ivory skull
Europe, 19th century
sperm whale or killer whale ivory (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) designed to be worn [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm
121
Marine ivory skull
Europe, 19th century
sperm whale or killer whale ivory (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) designed to be worn [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm
122
Tortoiseshell skull
Europe, 19th century
Designed to be worn as a pendant. The sculpture is accurate and features a good level of detail. A low-grade gold [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 18.3 g
122
Tortoiseshell skull
Europe, 19th century
Designed to be worn as a pendant. The sculpture is accurate and features a good level of detail. A low-grade gold [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 18.3 g
123
Coral skull
Probably Italy, 19th century
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: 6 x 3 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 39.7 cm
123
Coral skull
Probably Italy, 19th century
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: 6 x 3 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 39.7 cm
124
Marine ivory skull
Europe, 19th century
in sperm whale or killer whale (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) designed to be worn as [..], Height x diameter: 3.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 16 g
124
Marine ivory skull
Europe, 19th century
in sperm whale or killer whale (Physeter Linnaeus, 1758 or Orcinus orca, Linnaeus, 1758) designed to be worn as [..], Height x diameter: 3.5 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 16 g
125
Coral skull
Probably Italy, 19th century
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: 6 x 3 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 37 g
125
Coral skull
Probably Italy, 19th century
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: 6 x 3 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 37 g
126
Antelope horn
Italy or Germany, early 17th - late 18th century
mounted as an ornamental element on a circular base in gilded metal. The base feature a refined leaf motif decoration [..], Height x diameter with base: 69.5 x 10.5 cm. Horn height: 51 cm. Weight: 580 g
126
Antelope horn
Italy or Germany, early 17th - late 18th century
mounted as an ornamental element on a circular base in gilded metal. The base feature a refined leaf motif decoration [..], Height x diameter with base: 69.5 x 10.5 cm. Horn height: 51 cm. Weight: 580 g
127
Natural shell
Europe, 19th century
of the Strombus type, finely decorated with gilt bronze appliqués featuring plant motifs and acanthus leaf decorations. [..], Height x width x depth: 35 x 16 x 15 cm
127
Natural shell
Europe, 19th century
of the Strombus type, finely decorated with gilt bronze appliqués featuring plant motifs and acanthus leaf decorations. [..], Height x width x depth: 35 x 16 x 15 cm
128
Pair of ammonites mounted on gilded metal bases
France or Italy, 19th century
characterised by lion feet and leaf scroll decorations. The tradition of naturalistic collections and nineteenth-century [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 14 x 5 cm
128
Pair of ammonites mounted on gilded metal bases
France or Italy, 19th century
characterised by lion feet and leaf scroll decorations. The tradition of naturalistic collections and nineteenth-century [..], Height x width x depth: 12 x 14 x 5 cm
129
Pair of sea urchins
France or Italy, 19th century
held up by male figures in gilded metal depicted wearing only a loincloth and with their arms raised in a gesture [..], Height x diameter: 24 x 10 cm
129
Pair of sea urchins
France or Italy, 19th century
held up by male figures in gilded metal depicted wearing only a loincloth and with their arms raised in a gesture [..], Height x diameter: 24 x 10 cm
130
Buffalo horn mounted on a gilded metal base
Europe, 19th century
modelled with a winged dragon holding the horn. The whole piece rests on a perforated square base, supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 44 x 11,5 x 10 cm
130
Buffalo horn mounted on a gilded metal base
Europe, 19th century
modelled with a winged dragon holding the horn. The whole piece rests on a perforated square base, supported by [..], Height x width x depth: 44 x 11,5 x 10 cm
131
Skull
Europe, 19th century
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: 5.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 12.8 g
131
Skull
Europe, 19th century
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: 5.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm. Weight: 12.8 g
132
Nautilus mounted on a metal base
Europe, 19th century
depicting a dolphin, resting on a square base decorated with foliage motifs. The work, eclectic and decorative [..], Height x width x depth: 25 x 10 x 10 cm. Weight: 815 g
132
Nautilus mounted on a metal base
Europe, 19th century
depicting a dolphin, resting on a square base decorated with foliage motifs. The work, eclectic and decorative [..], Height x width x depth: 25 x 10 x 10 cm. Weight: 815 g
133
Agate slice on metal base
France or Italy, second half of the 19th century
set in a richly crafted golden metal frame with scrollwork elements. The work rests on three finely decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 9 x 9 cm
133
Agate slice on metal base
France or Italy, second half of the 19th century
set in a richly crafted golden metal frame with scrollwork elements. The work rests on three finely decorated [..], Height x width x depth: 34.5 x 9 x 9 cm
134
Wooden sculpture
Europe, 19th century
depicting a plague victim, made in the form of a talisman., Height x width x depth: 6 x 2 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 12 g
134
Wooden sculpture
Europe, 19th century
depicting a plague victim, made in the form of a talisman., Height x width x depth: 6 x 2 x 2.5 cm. Weight: 12 g
135
Madreporic coral
Europe, second half of the 19th century
(Acropora sp.) has a tree-like structure with cylindrical branches and numerous bifurcations. The coral is mounted [..], Height x diameter with base: 50 x 5.5 cm. Coral height: 43 cm. Weight: 830 g
135
Madreporic coral
Europe, second half of the 19th century
(Acropora sp.) has a tree-like structure with cylindrical branches and numerous bifurcations. The coral is mounted [..], Height x diameter with base: 50 x 5.5 cm. Coral height: 43 cm. Weight: 830 g
136
Engraved Turbo Shell
probably Asia, 19th century
finely engraved and decorated with a landscape animated by figures engaged in daily activities, surrounded by [..], Height x width x depth: 5,5 x 10,5 x 7 cm
136
Engraved Turbo Shell
probably Asia, 19th century
finely engraved and decorated with a landscape animated by figures engaged in daily activities, surrounded by [..], Height x width x depth: 5,5 x 10,5 x 7 cm
137
Ostrich egg
Europe, 19th century
mounted on a square silver base, finely decorated with leaf scroll motifs and supported by four lion feet. Four [..], Height x diameter: 30 x 12.5 cm. Weight: 520 g
137
Ostrich egg
Europe, 19th century
mounted on a square silver base, finely decorated with leaf scroll motifs and supported by four lion feet. Four [..], Height x diameter: 30 x 12.5 cm. Weight: 520 g
138
Ostrich eggs
Europe, 19th century
mounted on a circular turned wooden base decorated with thin overlapping bands. The upper part is completed by [..], Height x diameter: 35 x 12 cm. Weight: 710 g
138
Ostrich eggs
Europe, 19th century
mounted on a circular turned wooden base decorated with thin overlapping bands. The upper part is completed by [..], Height x diameter: 35 x 12 cm. Weight: 710 g
139
Ostrich egg
Italy or France, mid-XIX century
mounted on a circular metal base richly decorated with scroll motifs and chiselled foliage elements. The upper [..], Height x diameter: 30 x 11.5 cm. Base diameter: 11 cm. Weight: 390 g.
139
Ostrich egg
Italy or France, mid-XIX century
mounted on a circular metal base richly decorated with scroll motifs and chiselled foliage elements. The upper [..], Height x diameter: 30 x 11.5 cm. Base diameter: 11 cm. Weight: 390 g.
140
Pair of bone containers
probably India, 19th century
The taller one is decorated with geometric and scroll motifs, while the shorter one also features female figures [..], Height x width x depth: 11 x 8 x 6 cm; 6 x 6.5 x 7 cm. Weight: 260 g
140
Pair of bone containers
probably India, 19th century
The taller one is decorated with geometric and scroll motifs, while the shorter one also features female figures [..], Height x width x depth: 11 x 8 x 6 cm; 6 x 6.5 x 7 cm. Weight: 260 g
141
Shell
France or Italy, 19th century
oval in shape, set in a gilded metal frame. The whole rests on a base decorated with floral motifs, supported [..], Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 15.5 x 11 cm
141
Shell
France or Italy, 19th century
oval in shape, set in a gilded metal frame. The whole rests on a base decorated with floral motifs, supported [..], Height x width x depth: 9.5 x 15.5 x 11 cm
142
Coconut
Europe, 19th century
mounted on a circular metal base. The walnut, divided into two parts, has a hinged closure that allows it to be [..], Height x diameter: 16 x 11 cm. Base diameter: 8.5 cm. Weight: 27 g
142
Coconut
Europe, 19th century
mounted on a circular metal base. The walnut, divided into two parts, has a hinged closure that allows it to be [..], Height x diameter: 16 x 11 cm. Base diameter: 8.5 cm. Weight: 27 g
143
Fossilised ammonite
Italy or France, 19th century
of the Cleoniceras genus, characterised by a spiral shell with a flat spiral section, a clearly visible internal [..], Height x diameter: 14.5 x 8.5 cm. Base diameter: 7.5 cm
143
Fossilised ammonite
Italy or France, 19th century
of the Cleoniceras genus, characterised by a spiral shell with a flat spiral section, a clearly visible internal [..], Height x diameter: 14.5 x 8.5 cm. Base diameter: 7.5 cm
144
Ivory sculpture depicting Saint Sebastian
Germany, 17th-18th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely [..], Total weight: 2532 g
144
Ivory sculpture depicting Saint Sebastian
Germany, 17th-18th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely [..], Total weight: 2532 g
145
Ivory carving
Italy, 16th – 17th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting [..], Height x width x depth: 27 x 15 x 5 cm. Height x width ivory: 20 x 13 cm. Total weight: 672 g
145
Ivory carving
Italy, 16th – 17th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) depicting [..], Height x width x depth: 27 x 15 x 5 cm. Height x width ivory: 20 x 13 cm. Total weight: 672 g
146
Pierre Simon Jaillot
Circle of
Ivory Corpus Christi
France, second half of the 17th century
Antique carved elephant ivory Baroque Corpus Christi (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 o Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..]
146
Pierre Simon Jaillot
Circle of
Ivory Corpus Christi
France, second half of the 17th century
Antique carved elephant ivory Baroque Corpus Christi (Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797 o Elephas maximus Linnaeus, [..]
147
Gilded bronze sculpture on ivory base
Germany or Austria, 16th-17th century
Antique gilded bronze sculpture resting on a carved elephant ivory base (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta [..], Total weight: 3351 g
147
Gilded bronze sculpture on ivory base
Germany or Austria, 16th-17th century
Antique gilded bronze sculpture resting on a carved elephant ivory base (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta [..], Total weight: 3351 g
148
Cup made of rock crystal, ivory and gilded silver
Italy, 17th – 18th century
Antique rock crystal, elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) and [..], Total weight: 497.6 gr
148
Cup made of rock crystal, ivory and gilded silver
Italy, 17th – 18th century
Antique rock crystal, elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) and [..], Total weight: 497.6 gr
149
Large shungite sculpture
Russia, 19th century
depicting a bear., Height x width x depth: 32 x 72 x 30 cm
149
Large shungite sculpture
Russia, 19th century
depicting a bear., Height x width x depth: 32 x 72 x 30 cm
150
A pair of ivory chalices
Europe, 19th century
Antique pair of turned and carved elephant ivory chalices (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana [..], Weight I: 88.3 g. Weight II: 100.3 g
150
A pair of ivory chalices
Europe, 19th century
Antique pair of turned and carved elephant ivory chalices (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana [..], Weight I: 88.3 g. Weight II: 100.3 g
151
Ivory engraving with ink depicting The Holy Family with the Porridge Bowl
Early 17th century
Antique and rare devotional engraving depicting the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, the Baby [..], Height x depth: 15.8 x 9.9 cm. Weight: 29.5 g
151
Ivory engraving with ink depicting The Holy Family with the Porridge Bowl
Early 17th century
Antique and rare devotional engraving depicting the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, the Baby [..], Height x depth: 15.8 x 9.9 cm. Weight: 29.5 g
152
Ivory Corpus Christi
Italy, 18th century
Antique elephant ivory crucifix (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), finely [..], Total weight: 3255 g
152
Ivory Corpus Christi
Italy, 18th century
Antique elephant ivory crucifix (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), finely [..], Total weight: 3255 g
153
Ivory plaque
Flemish area, 17th century
Antique carved elephant ivory plaque (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) most [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 24 x 4.5 cm. Height x width ivory: 19 x 13 cm. Total weight: 1053.5 g
153
Ivory plaque
Flemish area, 17th century
Antique carved elephant ivory plaque (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) most [..], Height x width x depth: 30 x 24 x 4.5 cm. Height x width ivory: 19 x 13 cm. Total weight: 1053.5 g
154
Ivory plaque
Austro-Flemish area, 17th – 18th century
Antique plaque in elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), framed [..], Height x width x depth: 22.5 x 27 x 5 cm. Height x width ivory: 11.5 x 7.5 cm. Total weight: 898.5 g
154
Ivory plaque
Austro-Flemish area, 17th – 18th century
Antique plaque in elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), framed [..], Height x width x depth: 22.5 x 27 x 5 cm. Height x width ivory: 11.5 x 7.5 cm. Total weight: 898.5 g
155
Ivory sculpture depicting Saint Thomas Aquinas
Sicily, late 17th - early 18th century
sculpted in the round, the saint is depicted standing, wearing a Dominican habit and a metal halo attached to [..], Height x width: 18.2 x 2.3 x 4.9 cm. Height x widt x depth base: 9 x 10 x 6.4 cm. Ivory weight: 270 g. Total weight: 751 g
155
Ivory sculpture depicting Saint Thomas Aquinas
Sicily, late 17th - early 18th century
sculpted in the round, the saint is depicted standing, wearing a Dominican habit and a metal halo attached to [..], Height x width: 18.2 x 2.3 x 4.9 cm. Height x widt x depth base: 9 x 10 x 6.4 cm. Ivory weight: 270 g. Total weight: 751 g
156
Ivory carving depicting St. Sebastian
Italy, mid-17th century
The saint is depicted with extraordinary anatomical attention: the muscles are rendered with softness and naturalism, [..], Total height x width x depth: 21 x 10 x 4.8 cm. Height x width sculpture: 15 x 4.5 cm. Total weight: 188 g
156
Ivory carving depicting St. Sebastian
Italy, mid-17th century
The saint is depicted with extraordinary anatomical attention: the muscles are rendered with softness and naturalism, [..], Total height x width x depth: 21 x 10 x 4.8 cm. Height x width sculpture: 15 x 4.5 cm. Total weight: 188 g
157
Ivory sculpture depicting the Madonna of Trapani
Sicily, late 17th - early 18th century
sculpted in the round, placed on a rich mother-of-pearl cloud decoration and resting on an alabaster base. The [..], Height x width: 16.7 x 6 x 3.8 cm. Total weight: 159.5 g
157
Ivory sculpture depicting the Madonna of Trapani
Sicily, late 17th - early 18th century
sculpted in the round, placed on a rich mother-of-pearl cloud decoration and resting on an alabaster base. The [..], Height x width: 16.7 x 6 x 3.8 cm. Total weight: 159.5 g
158
Ivory and mother-of-pearl Christ
Italy, 18th century
The figure of Christ carved in elephant ivory, finely sculpted in the round and composed of three parts joined [..], Weight: 1043 g
158
Ivory and mother-of-pearl Christ
Italy, 18th century
The figure of Christ carved in elephant ivory, finely sculpted in the round and composed of three parts joined [..], Weight: 1043 g
159
Ivory sculpture depicting a female figure
Central-Southern Europe, 17th - 18th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely [..], Total weight: 434 g
159
Ivory sculpture depicting a female figure
Central-Southern Europe, 17th - 18th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely [..], Total weight: 434 g
160
Ivory sculpture depicting a warrior
Central-Southern Europe, 17th - 18th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely [..], Total weight: 181 g
160
Ivory sculpture depicting a warrior
Central-Southern Europe, 17th - 18th century
Antique elephant ivory carving (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) finely [..], Total weight: 181 g