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Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Wall Hooks in Wood and Straw
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of four vintage mid-century modern Italian coat wall hooks in solid wood and woven cane. Each piece features a circular frame with double wooden knobs and a natural rattan weave,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Straw, Cane, Wood, Poplar
18th century Italian Louis XVI Period Chairs Ivory Lacquer, Gilt
Ikat Damask
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant pair of Louis XVI period white ivory lacquer and gilt chairs, boasting exquisite hand-carved craftsmanship and gold leaf accents. Sourced from a distinguished private residen...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Brown and Burgundy Lacquered Display Cabinets or Vitrines, 1910 circa
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant pair of Italian chocolate brown and burgundy lacquered display cabinets, circa 1910, also referred to as vitrines or cupboards, with adjustable shelves and original hardware....
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
Richard Ginori Galli Rossi Roosters Porcelain Dinner Service, 86 pieces, 1960s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Firenze, IT
Exceptional 86-piece Richard Ginori “Galli Rossi” porcelain dinner service, handcrafted in Florence, 1960s, in immaculate and complete condition.
This is a rare 86-piece porcelain complete dinner service by Richard Ginori, handcrafted at the historic Doccia Manufactory in Florence between the 1960s and 1970s. The celebrated “Galli Rossi” pattern, one of the most iconic in Ginori’s repertoire, features stylised red roosters and floral motifs in warm Siena tones, delicately hand-finished with 24k gold trim and accents. Each piece, made of fine hard-paste porcelain with a scalloped, embossed edge that catches the light beautifully, exemplifies the refinement and excellence of mid-century Italian craftsmanship.
This extensive and iconic vintage fine porcelain tableware set is complete and perfectly preserved.
An extraordinary rarity, this porcelain dinner service is almost impossible to find today in such a comprehensive and immaculate condition.
Our set includes: 24 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 12 dessert or fruit plates, 12 coffee cups with 12 saucers, one coffee pot, one sugar bowl, one milk jug, three oval serving platters, one round serving platter, one salad bowl, one soup tureen, two serving dishes, two cake stands, and one sauce boat. Every piece bears the “Richard Ginori - Manifattura di Doccia Florence Italy” backstamp, dating the service between 1965 and 1975, when Ginori successfully merged Tuscan decorative tradition with contemporary international taste.
The ‘Galli Rossi’ motif, first introduced in 1747, draws inspiration from Eastern aesthetics, chinoiserie and the 18th-century European fascination with the exotic. Its stylised roosters, delicate foliage, and refined palette reflect the cross-cultural influences that shaped Italian decorative arts of the period.
Depicting two roosters in a dynamic stance among stylised rocks and foliage, itts rich red and gold palette, combined with the sculptural basketweave texture, makes this set a true collector’s treasure.
This complete set is in perfect condition and has never been used, making it an exceptional find for collectors and connoisseurs of Italian porcelain
Discontinued in the 1980s, it remains highly sought after by connoisseurs and interior designers alike.
Beyond the dining table, the “Galli Rossi” pieces make a striking decorative statement. Displayed in a glass-fronted cabinet, on open shelving, or styled as wall art, their warm Siena tones and gold accents bring a touch of Florentine grandeur to any interior. Designers often pair them with antique linens, Murano glassware, or dark wood furniture to create a layered, timeless look that celebrates Italian heritage.
Perfect for elegant festive tables, refined dinner parties, or as a luxurious wedding or holiday gift, this Richard Ginori dinner service brings Italian heritage and sophistication to any setting. In excellent condition.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete service in excellent condition, perfect for collectors or as a centerpiece in a refined dining room.
The sale price includes professional wooden-crate packaging for secure international shipping.
Keywords: Richard Ginori Galli Rossi porcelain dinner service, Italian porcelain tableware, vintage Ginori...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
Antique 19th Century Tuscan Oak Sideboard, Hand Carved and Gilded Details
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Tuscan solid oak sideboard embodies the elegance and artisanal craftsmanship of late 19th-century Florence, blending Renaissance inspiration with timeless functionality....
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
19th-Century Italian Writing Desk in Bleached Poplar and Oak Tuscan Handcraft
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 19th-century Italian writing desk in bleached larch and oak, featuring sculptural scroll legs, carved details, and a framed upper shelf for secure display. Ideal for a lady’s...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th-Century Rustic Tuscan Window in Solid Wood Original Wrought Iron Hardware
Located in Firenze, IT
Authentic 19th-century Tuscan window in solid chestnut with original wrought iron fittings. A rare architectural salvage piece, ideal as a mirror, wall décor, or bespoke cabinet door...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Windows
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass La Murrina Wall Sconces or Ceiling Lamps
By La Murina
Located in Firenze, IT
Authentic mid-century Murano glass lamps by La Murrina, featuring exquisite layers of violet, amber and green glass. These sculptural light fixtures can be used as wall sconces or fl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Empire Period Bronze and Brass Tazzas, 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant pair of 19th-century Italian Empire tazzas, also referred to as decorative stands or compotes are the perfect decorative centerpiece for refined interiors and collectors, sho...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Centerpieces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1600s Tuscan Holy Water Font in Carrara Marble, Baroque Marble Basin
Located in Firenze, IT
An exceptional 17th-century Tuscan holy water font, finely carved from luminous Carrara marble, this Baroque marble basin exemplifies the craftsmanship and devotion of Italy’s sacred...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 1800s French provincial writing desk in solid oak with cabriole legs and rich patina, a timeless antique that blends beauty, history, and functionality.
This exquisite French...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian 19th Century Pedestal Column White Lacquer and Gold Leaf, Vine Leaves
Located in Firenze, IT
A highly decorative Italian pedestal column, created in Florence during the “Florence Capital” years of the Kingdom of Italy (circa 1865–1871) and dating to the second half of the 19...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian 19th Century Tuscan Carved Gold Leaf Giltwood Frame, Empire Period
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant Italian Empire period gilt wood frame crafted in Tuscany, dating from the early 19th century.
This richly carved piece features wide bands with deep laurel leaf decoration, s...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian 17th Century Sculptural Silver Mecca Gilding Console Tables
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary pair of Italian Baroque console tables, dating from the 17th century, remarkable for their high sculptural quality and lavish decorative theatrical design.
Each cons...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
Italian 17th Century Baroque Battle Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Giltwood Frame
Located in Firenze, IT
This large Italian Baroque oil on canvas, dating from the late 17th century represents an exceptionally vivid battle scene with the unusual subject of a brigand ambush on a stagecoac...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Female Bust Polychrome Lacquered Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
This masterfully carved and lacquered Italian wooden female bust exemplifies the exquisite artistry of 18th-century religious artistry. Crafted with exceptional skill and precision, ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Busts
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Chinoiserie Glazed Terracotta Planters or Cachepot
Located in Firenze, IT
These large mid-century chinoiserie terracotta planters or cachepot are the perfect blend of vintage charm and exotic allure.
Crafted from glazed terracotta, these planters boast a ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Italian Oil on Panel Landscape Painting Florence View Black Frame
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th century oil on wooden panel offers a captivating glimpse of historic Florence, expertly rendered with meticulous architectural detail and atmospheric quality typical o...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Paintings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Nightstands, Marble Top, Marquetry, 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
This exceptional pair of Italian Louis XVI nightstands, originating from the skilled workshops of Tuscany circa 1780, represents a refined example of 18th-century Italian craftsmansh...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Renaissance Gilded Iron Candleholders on Carrara Marble Socle
Located in Firenze, IT
These exquisite Italian candleholders, crafted in Florence during the Renaissance period, showcase the refined artistry and naturalistic motifs popular in the 1500s. Each piece is ma...
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Nightstands, Marble Top, Marquetry, 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
This exceptional pair of Italian Louis XVI nightstands, originating from the skilled workshops of Tuscany circa 1780, represents a refined example of 18th-century Italian craftsmansh...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Italian Pierced Porcelain Compotes Giustiniani Manufacture
By Giustiniani Family 1
Located in Firenze, IT
A pair of Italian early 19th-century pierced glazed porcelain compotes attributed to the Giustiniani manufactory in Naples. These refined serveware pieces exemplify the zenith of Nea...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Art Glass
Italian Vintage Organic Design Wall Lamp Terracotta Shell - Glass Shades, 1980s
By Sergio Terzani
Located in Firenze, IT
This impressive vintage Italian wall lamp, designed by Sergio Terzani in the 1980s, embodies the organic modern style with brutalist influences. Featuring a large hand-crafted terrac...
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire Period Giltwood Decorative Swan Sculptures
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent pair of hand carved wood and gilt with gold leaves swans sculptures represents an extraordinary example of Italian Empire period sculptural decorative art. Masterful...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Polychrome and Mecca Lacquered Wooden Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
These exceptional Italian polychrome lacquered wall sconces are true masterpieces of 18th-century Rococo Venetian craftsmanship. Fashioned in the shape of grand shields, these crests...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Louis XIV Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in Firenze, IT
This extraordinary Italian Louis XIV sofa embodies the zenith of late 17th-century Neapolitan craftsmanship. This antique seating piece masterfully blends elegance and comfort, showcasing the refined taste of 1600s baroque period through its sinuous form and intricate detailing.
The wooden frame of this luxurious couch is a testament to the artisan's skill, featuring a lustrous ivory-colored lacquer base beautifully accented with gold leaf detailing. The sophisticated "mecca" technique has been employed, involving the application of gold leaf over a red bole ground to create a warm, rich golden hue. This meticulous process results in a depth and luminosity that surpasses simple gilding, adding a luxurious dimension to the piece.
The graceful silhouette of this antique settee is quintessentially Louis XIV, with a shapely backrest delineating three distinct, rounded seat areas. Elegant cabriole legs enhance the overall sense of movement and refinement. The curved armrests are particularly noteworthy, not only providing exceptional comfort but also serving as a canvas for the artisan's prowess. Each armrest is adorned with an intricately carved scroll motif, centered by a deeply carved rosette finished in radiant gold leaf.
Every surface of this Baroque seating furniture is embellished with exquisite hand-carved details. Floral and foliate motifs adorn the frame, showcasing the woodcarver's mastery. A double band of gold leaf frames the entire perimeter of the settee, adding a final touch of luxury and definition to the piece.
The upholstery complements the frame's opulence, featuring an antique green velvet with a sumptuous damask pattern. Green passementerie trims the edges, which, despite minor wear consistent with its age, remains in good overall condition.
This Louis XIV canape is versatile enough to enhance various settings. In a grand entryway or corridor, it would create a stunning first impression. Placed at the end of a bed in a master suite, it would add a touch of regal elegance. In a formal living room or study, it could serve as a centerpiece, anchoring the room's design. Even in a professional setting, such as a high-end law office or executive suite, it would lend an air of established prestige.
The value of this antique Italian seating stems from its exceptional provenance, superior craftsmanship, and the use of sophisticated techniques like "mecca" gilding. Its excellent state of preservation and the quality of the antique upholstery fabric...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent Italian 17th-century solid walnut chest of drawers (canterano), is a testament to the craftsmanship of Roman Baroque and Louis XIII reign splendor.
Believed to hav...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Italian Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Console with Mirror, Carrara Marble Top
Located in Firenze, IT
This exquisite Italian Empire period console table with mirror, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century (1790-1820), exemplifies the grandeur and refined craftsmanship of palatial furniture...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Console Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s)
Located in Firenze, IT
16th Century Italian Renaissance Painted Marble Lacquer Wooden Cabinet (1500s) An extraordinary Italian Renaissance wooden cabinet from the 1500s awaits the discerning collector. Thi...
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Iron
13th Century Italian Iron Torches: Tuscan Medieval Wall Sconces
Located in Firenze, IT
An extraordinary trio of 13th-century Tuscan iron torches, exquisite examples of medieval wall lighting that stand as a testament to early Italian craftsmanship. These hand-forged sconces, also known as torchères or wall-mounted candleholders, offer a unique glimpse into the artistry of High Medieval Tuscany. They are sold individually and price is per item.
Crafted by skilled blacksmiths in the 1200s, these iron wall lights are a Tuscan salvage showcasing an unexpected delicacy in metalwork.
The antique...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Firenze, IT
This exquisite 19th century Italian Art Nouveau antique wall mirror boasts exuberant and intricately hand carved wooden frame entirely gilded ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$12,610 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Venetian Lacquered Rococo Style Chairs with Fornasetti Upholstery
Located in Firenze, IT
Indulge in the lavish charm Venetian craftsmanship with this exquisite pair of lacquered Rococo-style armchairs.
Likely used as fireside seats, this charming seating set showcases th...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Elegant Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Benches Cream and Blue Lacquer
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of Louis XVI style benches showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant design. Lacquered in a sophisticated palette of delicate cream and ivory tones, accented with str...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of Art Nouveau Hanging Bowls Pendant Lamps or Planters: Hand-Hammered Brass
Located in Firenze, IT
This exquisite pair of Art Nouveau hanging bowls showcases exceptional Italian craftsmanship. Originally designed as braziers, these unique pieces are now ideally suited for use as p...
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,825 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Armoire with Dolphin Carvings and Gilt Detail
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 19th Century Biedermeier fruitwood armoire with dolphin carvings, gilt details, and urn shape. A rare Italian antique for refined interiors.
An exceptional 19th Century Bie...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Aeneas Fleeing the Burning of Troy, 17th Century Flemish Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Firenze, IT
This oil painting on canvas, created by an artist from the 17th Century Flemish School, depicts one of the most significant scenes from Greco-Roman mythology: Aeneas saving his famil...
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Door Lock Gilt and Chiseled Bronze, France, Louis XVI
Located in Firenze, IT
This precious lock in mercury-gilt bronze and meticulously chiseled with sphinxes and leaf motifs dates back to the 18th century, Louis XVI period.
It probably served the door of an ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Italian Louis XVI Hand Carved and Giltwood Wall Mounted Consoles
Located in Firenze, IT
This exceptional and rare pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period wall mounted consoles are finely hand carved, sculpted and
gilded with gold leaf gilding.
These large neoclas...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely antique lacquered apothecary box was crafted in Italy in late 19th century in the style of medicinal herbs casket in use in pharmacies during the Middle Age and Renaissan...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Frosted Lucite and Verdigris Brass Pricket Candlestick
Located in Firenze, IT
This sleek Italian 20th Century Art Deco period candlestick crafted from frosted lucite with verdigris patina finished brass accents is shaped with grooves, the rounded stem and circ...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Religious Tempera Painting on Gold Ground Wood Panel
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian tempera painted on gilt wood gold ground panel is a Tuscan religious artwork in the style of late Renaissance - early Gothic period. The sc...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$6,725 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 18th Century Architectural Carved and Giltwood Tabernacle as a Temple
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian 18th century Louis XVI period hand carved and gilt wood architectural fragment probably was the central section of a bigger altar tabernacle that can now be used as a de...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Architectural Models
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Napoleon III Blue Royal Lidded Vases Hand Painted Landscapes and Bronze Handles
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Firenze, IT
A pair of Napoleon III late 19th century French oval shaped lidded vases rendered in Blue Royal glazed porcelain in the style of Sevres manufacture. These very fine large scale decor...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Bronze
J. Brunner 1869 Oil on Canvas Austrian Landscape with Lake and Mountain Painting
By Joseph Brunner
Located in Firenze, IT
This very fine quality 19th century oil on canvas in dark brown wood frame with gold leaves details throughout is signed by Joseph Brunner (Vienna 1826-...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Italian 19th Century Hand Carved Alabaster Bust Sculpture of a Young Girl Holdin
By Adolfo Cipriani
Located in Firenze, IT
A stunning Italian late 19th early 20th century hand carved alabaster bust sculpture depicting a young baby girl cradling a dove.
The girl wearing a lace bonnet her hair tied back a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Alabaster
$1,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Vintage Musicians Silhouettes Mixed Media Paintings on Paper
Located in Firenze, IT
Two very pleasant musical themed silhouettes mixed media paintings. These lovely drawings are made of ink and watercolor on paper enriched by a musical score fixed with a red lacquer wax mold...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of Six Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Antiques Louis XIV Urn Lacquer and Gilt Vases
Located in Firenze, IT
Sourced in a sumptuous Roman villa, never before seen on the antiques market, these Italian large scale Louis XIV urn vases originally used as enormous palm holders exude royalty, a ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Urns
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pierced Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This lavish French Art Nouveau period (1880-1910) jewelry box is entirely chiseled, hammered and pierced with flowers and leaf patterns. This late 19th – early 20th century rectangul...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Enameld Neo Gothic 12 Lighs Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 19th century Italian large gilt bronze and enameld Neo Gothic pendant chandelier dating back to 1850 circa is a stunning handcra...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Handled Vases, Relief Putto on Marble Base
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of French Louis XVI ormolu handled vases date back to late 18th century (1700s) These exceptional camapana urn shaped gilt bronze vases were created with the ancient tradit...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$12,970 Sale Price / set
40% Off
19th Century Italian Empire Period Flamed Walnut Two Sleigh Beds or Daybeds
Located in Firenze, IT
These two exceptional Italian 19th century Empire period sleigh beds dating back to 1790-1830 were sourced in Lucca, Tuscany. The beds, that can serve also as a daybeds or settee, sh...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has a wonderfully patinated powder blue/cerulean light blue background color and features grotesque masks, architectural vase, fruit, flowers and leafy scrolled design throughout painted as a trompe l’oeil in the round. Ormolu mounts enrich the whole box.
The paintings on this casket are striking as is the color palette used, a wonderful mix of light purple, cream, blue and soft brown.
The lid is centered by a grotesque mask inspired by antiquity. The front, back and sides are profusely decorated with architectural elements, cartouches and volutes. The design is centered by a vase with a fruit arrangement that appear to be plums. The decoration could refer to the allegory of autumn and the mask painted on the lid could refer to Bacchus.
Both the color of the porcelain and the paintings are very unusual and a sign of high quality and uniqueness.The box was most probably given to a high-ranking lady as a gift on the occasion of her marriage, or perhaps after the birth of a child.
The lidded box is fitted with ormolu mounts, hinges and clasp. A gilt bronze band finelly chiseled in the form of a rope adorns the upper part. The trinket box rests on four gilt bronze lion paw feet.
This striking French porcelain box...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Capodimonte Polychrome Porcelain Incense Burners Vases with Flowers
By Capodimonte
Located in Firenze, IT
An exquisite pair of early 19th century Italian Capodimonte Rocococ style polychrome porcelain incense burners in the form of urn shaped vases with two handles and pierced lids.
The...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 19th Century Renaissance White Glazed Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture
By Giambologna, Carlo Ginori, Capodimonte
Located in Firenze, IT
This compelling Italian 19th century white glazed porcelain sculpture depicts ‘The Rape of the Sabines’, after a monumental work by the Renaissance artist, Giambologna (1529-1608) th...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Antique 18th Century Handcarved Polychrome Painted Pilaster Friezes
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of Italian 18th century (early 1700) hugely decorative archictectural pilasters friezes is deeply hand carved with a wonderful compositions of fruits, flowers and leaves, the whole hand painted, lacquered and gilded. These pillars are an amazing examples of Sicilian folk art, they maybe were part of choral ensemble and now are antiques artworks...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Other Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Capodimonte White Glazez Porcelain Figural Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
This 18th century Italian Capodimonte white glazed porcelain centrepiece is an oustanding sculptural artwork expertly hand carved with finely detailed figurines, putto angels playing...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wood Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian early 20th century cherrywood console table or writing desk is a fine Art Nouveau period piece of furniture. Its beautiful mellow honey colour and stylishly curved pilla...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details.
This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia Art Deco Italian Design Brass Six-Lights Chandelier
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Firenze, IT
This 1930s original vintage important six arms chandelier made of gilt and burnished brass with white lacquered details is attributable to the designer Gio Ponti and the architect Em...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
