Antique Eclectic Candle-Holder Carved and Gilded Wood XIX Century - Italy, Mid XIX Century

France, Eclecticism (1870-1890)

Triptych clock in eclectic style in gilded and pierced bronze with decorations of plant motifs, volutes of leaves and cornucopias. Enamelled metal display with hours in Roman numerals protected by a curved glass lid. Mechanism marked S. Marti et C.ie Medaille de Bronze.

France Eclecticism (1870-1890)

Eclectic style table clock in gilded and pierced bronze. On the base there is a decoration with a heraldic coat of arms, on the sides feral heads and on the top a vase with a pine cone handle. Display with hours in enamelled metal with Roman numerals protected by a curved glass cover. Mechanism marked Hymarc Paris, Japy Freres grand medaille d'honneur.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Pair of Louis Philippe walnut chests of drawers, four drawer front, white Carrara marble tops, onion-shaped feet. Cherry interiors, missing keyholes and keys, Italy, second quarter of the 19th century.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Gallant scene in white enamel porcelain depicting a couple under a rococo style palm tree with an embankment base with plant motifs. Under enamel "crowned N" mark, Capodimonte manufacture.

94 x 54 In

Vintage cotton and wool rug, fine knot; manual manufacturing.

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.

122 x 77 In

Keshan carpet in cotton and wool, large knot, hand made.

XX Century

Large plaster bas-relief, mounted on a painted wooden panel. It is divided into two parts by a central decoration with leafy scrolls, in each of which is placed a figure that refers to a mythological deity. On the left the female figure evokes the goddess Venus accompanied by Cupid, on the right the male figure refers to the god Mars, with spear and shield, flanked by the statue of Nike, or winged victory.

Italy, Second Half XX Century

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

193 x 43 In

Malayer rug in cotton and wool, fine knot, hand made.