Artemide Sintesi Table Lamp Design Ernesto Gismondi Italy 1970s

England, Third Quarter XIX Century

Open desk of English production, supported by carved uprights connected by a turned crosspiece and resting on a pair of feet with bronze shoes; in the undercounter band, on each of the two long sides, there are two small drawers; in exotic wood, the top has a morocco insert and metal railing. Locks marked ";J. Branah 134 Piccadilly"

Italy, Mid XX Century

Boat-shaped centrepiece in fluted and chiseled silver supported by four feet with leafy scrolls. Swan-shaped handles, silver marks incised under the Greek-chiseled edge. Silversmith's mark barely legible. 810 grams.

Console table with drawer under the top, in ebony-stained wood veneer and turned legs.

Console table with drawer under the top, in ebony-stained wood veneer and turned legs.

Africa, Late XX Century

Iron “Sengese” throwing knife with leather handle, produced by the mafa/matakam group of the Kirdi, a population living in the Mandara Mountains between north-western Cameroon and north-eastern Nigeria. The metal eyelets were used to attach a rope or an anchor chain. This type of knife was often used as a ceremonial emblem that manifested the social status of the owner.

Africa, Late XX Century

Bronze reproduction of the plaques of the ancient Benin kingdom of central-southern Nigeria, depicting a high dignitary with a feathered headdress surrounded by four warriors. The original plaques, made by the Bini (Edo) artists between the 15th and 16th centuries using the lost-wax casting technique, decorated the pillars of the audience hall of the royal palace until 1897, when the city was occupied by the English and the palace was destroyed. Today they are preserved in the British Museum, in the National Museum of Lagos in Nigeria and in other important international museums.

Table with chromed metal and glass structure. Good condition, has a dull stain on the structure.

Table with chromed metal and glass structure. Good condition, has a dull stain on the structure.

Chinoiserie Lacquered Coffee Table

Early 20th century chinoiserie table with removable glass tray top, lacquered with oriental motifs on red lacquer and gilded parts.

Pair of folding chairs; metal and transparent plastic material (methacrylate).

Italy, Second Half XX Century

Embossed silver bowl with wavy pods. Silver and silversmith marks engraved in the center. 184 grams.