Presale ASTA 802: ARGENTI IMPORTANTI
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Lot 1072 Samovar in argento con ansa e presa in legno ebanizzato, corpo sagomato e sostegno con gambe mosse raccordate. Città di Sheffield, 1912. Argentieri Mappin & Webb (g lordi 1350) Fornelletto in metallo argentato (h cm 31) (difetti)
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Silver samovar with a handle and grip in ebonised wood, a contoured body and a stand with curved, joined legs. Sheffield, 1912. Silversmiths Mappin&Webb (gross weight 1350) Silver-plated metal stove (h 31 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1073 Stefano Gallestruzzi (Firenze, 1664 - Roma, 1714) Coppa in argento biansata baccellata a spirale. Roma, inizio secolo XVIII (g 70) (cm 5x14x9)
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Stefano Gallestruzzi (Florence, 1664 – Rome, 1714) Silver cup with a double-handled, spiral-patterned body. Rome, early 18th century (70 g) (5x14x9 cm) -
Lot 1074 Caffettiera in argento inciso e sbalzato con corpo piriforme decorato sul fronte da stemma araldico inciso, beccuccio rocailles presa del coperchio a pinnacolo, profili baccellati, manico sagomato in legno. Londra, 1769. Argentiere Charles Wallis (g lordi 790) (h. cm 29) (difetti)
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Silver coffee pot, engraved and embossed, with a pear-shaped body decorated on the front with an engraved coat of arms; pinnacle-shaped lid handle; beaded edges; moulded wooden handle. London, 1853. Silversmith Charles Wallis (gross weight 790) (h. 29 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1075 Cestino in argento con manico basculante, fasce incise a fiori e bordure godronate, cresta con motto inciso nel cavetto. Punzoni inglesi parzialmente abrasi (g 970) (cm 35x25x24 con manico alzato) (difetti)
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Silver basket with a hinged handle, bands engraved with floral motifs and knurled edges, crest with a motto engraved on the rim. Partially worn English hallmarks (g 970) (35x25x24 cm with handle raised) (flaws) -
Lot 1076 Coppia di ampolline in vermeil inciso e sbalzato con decoro a tralci d'uva, pampini e fiori, anse sagomate, basi circolari a palmette. Francia, 1819-1838 (h. cm 17,5) e un piccolo bacile di forma ovale in argento sbalzato e dorato di simil decoro. Parigi, 1819-1838. Argentiere F. Durand (g 690) (L. cm 28) (difetti)
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A pair of small flasks in engraved and embossed vermeil, decorated with grapevines, vine leaves and flowers, with shaped handles and circular bases featuring palmette motifs. France, 1819–1838 (h. 17.5 cm), accompanied by a small oval-shaped basin in embossed and gilded silver with a similar decoration. Paris, 1819–1838. Silversmith F. Durand (690 g) (L. 28 cm) (imperfections) -
Lot 1077 * Grande bacile liturgico in argento martellato, cavetto decorato con festoni incisi che contornano stemma dell'Ordine francescano. Secolo XVIII (g 1250) (d. cm 32) (difetti)
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* Large liturgical basin in hammered silver, with a rim decorated with engraved festoons surrounding the coat of arms of the Franciscan Order. 18th century (1250 g) (d. 32 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1078 Coppia di candelieri in argento con fusti a colonna decorati a foglie e sormontati da Giano bifronte, basi circolari appesantite con decoro a foglie lanceolate. Torino, secolo XIX. Argentiere G. Lanza (g lordi 840) (h. cm 29,5) (difetti)
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A pair of silver candlesticks with column-shaped shafts decorated with foliage and surmounted by a two-faced Janus; circular, weighted bases with lanceolate foliage decoration. Turin, 19th century. Silversmith G. Lanza (840 gross) (h. 29.5 cm) (damage) -
Lot 1079 Samovar di forma bombata in argento inciso e sbalzato, riccamente decorato a baccellature e girali fogliati, corpo decorato da figure di contadini entro cartiglio circolare, base con quattro sostegni a zampe con artiglio che trattiene sfera, beccuccio zoomorfo. Manico con inserto in legno ebanizzato (g lordi 1000) (h. tot cm 38) (difetti)
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A silver samovar, richly decorated with pod motifs and leaf scrolls; the body features figures of peasants within a circular cartouche; the base has four clawed supports, each holding a sphere; and a zoomorphic spout. Handle with ebonised wood inlay (gross weight 1000) (total height 38 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1080 * TIFFANY & CO. Coppia di vasi in argento disegnati da John C. Moore (modello n.17040) con base circolare gradonata. Metà secolo XX (g 1450) (h. cm 31) (lievi difetti)
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* TIFFANY. Pair of silver vases designed by John C. Moore (model no. 17040) with a circular, stepped base. Mid-20th century (1450 g) (31 cm high) (slight imperfections) -
Lot 1081 Vassoio in argento sbalzato con falda decorata a volute fogliate e graticci incisi intervallati da iscrizioni "ARGENTO COPULET AVRVM", monogramma e date MDCCCXCVI e MCMXXI (g 1130) (cm 48,5x35) (lievi difetti)
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Embossed silver tray with a rim decorated with leaf scrolls and engraved latticework interspersed with the inscriptions ‘ARGENTO COPULET AVRVM’, a monogram and the dates MDCCCXCVI and MCMXXI (1130 g) (48.5 x 35 cm) (slight defects) -
Lot 1082 Candelabro in argento a cinque bracci a volute vegetali, fusto a balaustro e base sagomata (g 1300) (h. cm 39) (difetti)
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Five-armed silver candelabrum with plant scrolls, a baluster shaft and a moulded base (1300 g) (h. 39 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1083 Scaldino in argento di forma circolare con bordure traforate su base tripode, piedi a cipolla e manico in legno tornito. Abbeville, seconda metà del secolo XVIII (g lordi 1040) (cm 39x17x22) (difetti)
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A circular silver warmer with openwork borders on a tripod base, bulbous feet and a turned wooden handle. Abbeville, second half of the 18th century (gross weight 1040) (39x17x22 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1084 Calderoni
Centrotavola contenitore in argento fuso, sbalzato e cesellato a cornucopia terminate a busto di putto reggente vaso fiorito, coperchio a corona sormontato da frutti in pietra dura policroma e corallo. Interno vermeil. Firma incisa sotto la base "Calderoni Milano maestro scalpello" e punzone argenteria De Vecchi, Milano (g lordi 1050) (h. cm 25) (difetti e mancanze)
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Centrepiece made of cast silver, embossed and chiselled in the shape of a cornucopia, the ends featuring a putto bust holding a vase of flowers; the lid is crown-shaped and surmounted by polychrome semi-precious stone and coral fruit. Vermeil interior. Engraved signature beneath the base: ‘Calderoni Milano maestro scalpello’ and De Vecchi silver hallmark, Milan (gross weight 1050) (h. 25 cm) (defects and missing parts)
This lot is appended with an expertise and may be subject to Import/Export restrictions due to CITES regulations in some extra EU countries. -
Lot 1085 Bassorilievo in argento raffigurante Cristo davanti a Ponzio Pilato. Punzoni austro-ungarici non coevi (g 850) (cm 20x12) (difetti)
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Silver bas-relief depicting Christ at the Column. Non-contemporary Austro-Hungarian hallmarks (850 g) (20x12 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1086 Biga in argento dorato e malachite trainata da due cavalli rampanti, base ottagonale lastronata in malachite, piedi a torchon. Argentiere del secolo XX (cm 26,5x17,5x13) (difetti)
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A gilt-silver and malachite chariot drawn by two rearing horses, with an octagonal base inlaid with malachite and torchon-style feet. 20th-century silversmith (26.5x17.5x13 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1087 Vassoio in argento sbalzato a profilo mistilineo decorato da iscrizione in ebraico e tralci d'uva nella falda, al centro leone rampante reggente le tavole della legge entro riserva circolare su cornucopie e sormontato da menorah. Venezia, inizio secolo XX (g 700) (cm 42x30) (difetti)
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Embossed silver tray with a curvilinear profile, decorated with a Hebrew inscription and grapevines on the rim; in the centre, a rampant lion holding the Tablets of the Law within a circular medallion set upon cornucopias and surmounted by a menorah. Venice, early 20th century (700 g) (42x30 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1088 Pace liturgica in argento fuso e cesellato raffigurante l'Ultima Cena da un modello di Belli in un complesso architettonico, entro doppia cornice modanata, cimasa con teste di cherubini. Alla base stemma del cardinale Pignatelli, futuro papa Innocenzo XII. Reca punzoni dello Stato Pontificio (g 650) (cm 15x24) (difetti)
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A liturgical pax in engraved and embossed silver depicting the Last Supper, based on a model by Belli set within an architectural composition, within a double moulded frame, the top of which is adorned with cherub heads. At the base is the coat of arms of Cardinal Pignatelli, the future Pope Innocent XII. It bears hallmarks of the Papal States (650 g) (15x24 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1089 Candelabro in argento a cinque fiamme con bracci a tralci vegetali, stelo centrale e bobeche a tulipano con foglie d'acanto, su base a tronco di colonna decorata con ghirlanda, piedini ferini. Alessandria, argenteria Cesa (g 2000) (h. cm 48) (difetti)
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Five-light silver candelabrum with arms in the form of plant tendrils, a central shaft and tulip-shaped candle holders with acanthus leaves, on a column-shaped base decorated with a garland, and animal-shaped feet. Alessandria, Cesa Silversmiths (2000 g) (h. 48 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1090 Menorah d'appoggio e pensile in argento sbalzato, Base rettangolare con otto portacandela e fondo sagomato centrato dalle tavole della legge tra volute e leoni, cimasa a corona, dotato di spegnicandela. Venezia, inizio secolo XX (g 850) (cm 29x27,5x8,5) (difetti)
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Freestanding and wall-mounted menorah in embossed silver; rectangular base with eight candle holders and a moulded base centred on the Tablets of the Law, flanked by volutes and lions; crown-shaped finial; fitted with a candle snuffer. Venice, early 20th century (850 g) (29 x 27.5 x 8.5 cm) (defects) -
Lot 1091 Gruppo di tre cartagloria con cornice rivestita in lamina d'argento sbalzato di forma sagomata con decori a motivo rocaille. Veneto, prima metà del secolo XIX. Specchi d'epoca successiva (cm max 51x55) (difetti e piccole mancanze)
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A set of three ‘cartagloria’ mirrors with frames clad in embossed silver leaf, featuring a contoured shape and rocaille decoration. Veneto, first half of the 19th century. Mirrors from a later period (max. 51 x 55 cm) (with flaws and minor losses) -
Lot 1092 * Lotto composto da due scatole in argento di cui uno rettangolare Londra, 1897 e uno sagomato, Vienna, 1847, interno in vermeil (g 1490) (cm max 19,5x14x15,5) (lievi difetti)
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* Lot comprising two silver caskets, one rectangular (London, 1897) and one shaped (Vienna, 1847), with a vermeil interior (1490 g) (max. 19.5 x 14 x 15.5 cm) (slight imperfections) -
Lot 1093 Placca in argento raffigurante Madonna con Bambino con cornice riccamente decorata a fiori e foglie. Punzoni del secolo XIX (g 400) (h. cm 30) (difetti)
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Silver plaque depicting the Madonna and Child with a richly decorated flower and leaf frame. 19th-century hallmarks (400 g) (h. 30 cm) (defects). -
Lot 1094 Candelabro a quattro fiamme in argento, bracci a volute fiorite, fusto a colonna scanalata incisa a foglie lanceolate e palmette, base circolare appesantita. Roma, 1858-1867. Argentiere Pietro Biazzi (g lordi 1300) (h. cm 59,5) (difetti)
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Four-branched silver candelabrum, with arms in the form of floral volutes, a fluted columnar shaft engraved with lanceolate leaves and palmettes, and a heavy circular base. Rome, 1858-1867. Silversmith Pietro Biazzi (gross weight 1300) (h. 59.5 cm) (damage) -
Lot 1095 Coppia di caraffe piriformi in cristallo inciso a girali con putti, farfalle e zoomorfi, collo, beccuccio e coperchio in argento. Città di Sheffield, 1879. Argentieri James Dixon & Sons (h. cm 29) (difetti)
Provenienza:
Collezione Loris Abate
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A pair of pear-shaped crystal carafes, engraved with scrollwork featuring cherubs, butterflies and zoomorphic figures; neck, spout and lid in silver. Sheffield, 1879. Silversmiths James Dixon & Sons (h. 29 cm) (defects)
Provenance:
Loris Abate Collection