A few examples of appraisal values for
BORGHESE

• PAIR OF PORTRAITS LABELED
  PAIR OF PORTRAITS LABELED BORGHESE (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY). Watercolor on paper. Husband and wife in 2nd quarter-19th century style. Paper Borghese labels on the back identifying them as Pynchon and Maria Rossiter by Martha Key. In gilt frames 10''h. 9''w. The Borghese Company of Washington D.C. produced high quality 18th-19th century style accessories in the first part of the 20th century.
• BORGHESE, THREE ENGRAVINGS OF
  BORGHESE, THREE ENGRAVINGS OF FRENCH OFFICERSBorghese, Three Engravings of French Officers
• Averardo Bessi silk jersey dress
  Averardo Bessi silk jersey dress 1970s Bright foliate-geometric print on a turquoise ground with violet banding, high round neck with long sleeves and slightly raised waist, skirt falling to below the knee, with a matching chiffon scarf. Size 6, with original "Bessi" hang tag.
• Marble bust of Prince Borghesi,
  Marble bust of Prince Borghesi, portrait of Prince Camillo Borghesi (1775-1832), husband of Pauline Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, unsigned, style of Antoine-Denis Chaudet, French, 1763-1810, Carrara marble, Italian, early 19th century, 22-1/2 in. Sooty grime, chips to base and shoulders, natural vein through face. Joseph Bonaparte Collection, Bordentown, New Jersey, probably part of the original furnishings of Point Breeze; Former Collection of a Mid-Atlantic Museum
• ITALIAN SCHOOL(Bolognese,17th
  ITALIAN SCHOOL(Bolognese,17th century) The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, oil and ink on copper, 25-1/4 x 19-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 30-1/8 x 24-3/8 in. Condition: evidence of areas of flaking and retouch, one corner missing, surface dirt and abrasions; frame with wear
• GIUSEPPE BESSI MIGNON MARBLE BUST
  GIUSEPPE BESSI MIGNON MARBLE BUST Italy,19- 20th CenturyDepicts a young woman wearing a headscarf and pink dress gazing to the side.
• BENEDETTO BOSCHETTI, SCULPTURE
  BENEDETTO BOSCHETTI, SCULPTURE AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA(Italian, circa 1820-1879) Mercury, holding the caduceus, raised on gust of wind issuing from the mouth of Boreas, after the original by Giambologna (1529-1608), signed on bronze plinth "B. Boschetti/Roma", patinated bronze on green marble cylindrical stepped plinth, 39-5/8 x 16 x 11 in. Note: Benedetto Boschetti led a workshop on the Via Condotti in Rome that became one of the foremost in producing fine bronzes for a Grand Tour clientele. Boschetti exhibited at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851, winning a prize there. Provenance: Ruth and Ed Bridgeforth, Winchester, Virginia [[europeanart]]/[[sculpture]] Condition: dark brown patina, minor abrasions
• NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE BORGHESE
  NEOCLASSICAL BRONZE BORGHESE GLADIATOR SCULPTURENeoclassical patinated bronze sculpture, Borghese Gladiator (Fighting Warrior), after the Hellenistic marble sculpture currently in the collection of the Louvre, small chips to slate base, approx 20"h, base: approx 16.5"l, 6.5"w, 40.25lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• Italian School 17th Century
  Italian School 17th Century Portrait of a Venetian Procurator in an Ermine Robe Estimate:$5,000-$7,000
• *An Italian Marble Bust of a Maiden
  *An Italian Marble Bust of a Maiden Modestia after Professor Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922) depicting a crowned maiden her clothing executed in variegated marble the collar centered with a relief carved rosette rising on a rectangular titled plinth. Height 16 inches.
• BOLOGNESE SCHOOL (17TH CENTURY),
  BOLOGNESE SCHOOL (17TH CENTURY), SKETCH OF A MOTHER AND CHILD Brown ink on paper, signed "J. S.[?] Carazzi" (possibly indicating Caracci) at upper left, with blue collector's stamp for Giovanni Morelli at lower right (Lugt 1902), matted and framed.
• Italian School (Bologn
  Italian School (Bologn
• After Agasias of Ephesos (Greek,
  After Agasias of Ephesos (Greek, active 100 BC), The Borghese Gladiator 19TH CENTURY life-size, in bronze. Overall height 63 x width 48 x depth 72 inches. Deaccessioned from the Boca Raton Museum of Art to benefit the Acquisitions Fund
• GRAND TOUR BRONZE BORGHESE
  GRAND TOUR BRONZE BORGHESE GLADIATOR, AFTER FRANCESCO RIGHETTI (ITALIAN, 1749-1819) 5½" x 3?" x 3" Neoclassical patinated bronze figurine, the "Borghese Gladiator" (Fighting Warrior), on marble base, after the Hellenistic marble sculpture currently in the collection of the Louvre.
• ITALIAN GRAND TOUR PAINTING OF A
  ITALIAN GRAND TOUR PAINTING OF A YOUNG TYROLESE GIRL Portrait of a Girl in Ethnic Costume, oil on academy board, unsigned on front but inscribed verso "A, Bosch's Picture Gallery, 22 Borgo Agnisanti, Florence", housed in a gold painted rectangular gesso frame with an oval spandrel. Very good condition.
• Lorenzo Bartolini (Italian
  Lorenzo Bartolini (Italian 1777-1850) "Portrait Bust of Don Camillo Borghese (1775-1832) Prince of Sulmona and Duke of Guastalla" c. 1807-09 white marble uninscribed height 22 in. Provenance: Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Naples 1806-8 and King of Spain 1808-1813; his sale Point Breeze Bordentown NJ (by Anthony J. Bleeker of New York) 25 June 1847 lot 23 (p. 3 of the catalogue); probably Julia Ward Howe or a member of her family (her sister Annie Howe married Adolphe Maillard son of Joseph Bonaparte's secretary Louis Maillard); Fanny Gay Howe (widow of Julia Ward Howe's son); purchased from her estate sale 1929 by J. Prescott Hall; donated by him to a mid-Atlantic museum 1932; deaccessioned from that institution c. 2008. Note: This superb bust is catalogued in Anthony Bleeker's pamphlet for the sale at Point Breeze as "[No.] 23-Marble Bust of Prince Borghese husband of Princess Pauline sister to Napoleon by Bartolini." Paolina Bonaparte-Borghese is of course the subject of the most celebrated sculpture of the Neo-Classic movement her life-size recumbent portrait (1804-8) as Venus Victorious by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) still exhibited in its original dedicated room at the Villa Borghese in Rome. She and Camillo Borghese were married on 6 November 1803 at Mortefontaine Joseph Bonaparte's château near Paris; Camillo became in quick succession a prince of France 1804; a commander of the Imperial Guard 1805; a general then duke of Guastalla; governor of Piedmont 1808; and a division commander in the Imperial Army 1809. The specific group of marble busts by Bartolini in King Joseph Bonaparte's collection-no. 20 Louis Bonaparte King of Holland 1806-10; no. 21 Jérôme Bonaparte King of Westphalia 1807-13; no. 22 Félix Bacciochi (husband of Elisa Bonaparte Grand Duchess of Tuscany 1809-14) Prince of Piombino and Lucca 1805-14; and no. 23 Prince Borghese-were all of men and were clearly a coherent series from which even Napoleon's own sisters were excluded. From the dates of their and their consort's promotions and of his own appointment in 1807 as professor at Carrara Bartolini's date of execution of these four male busts for Joseph Bonaparte must have been c. 1807/9 or immediately following Canova's sublime rendering of Paolina Borghese in Rome. A native of Tuscany Lorenzo Bartolini was trained at Florence Carrara and Volterra (1795) before joining the French army in 1799 and traveling to Paris to study with Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825); there he won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1802. His many Napoleonic commissions soon followed and culminated in his appointment under Princess Elisa Bonaparte-Bacciochi (as already Regent of Etruria) in 1807 at the Accademia di Carrara which she reorganized as a center for the production of Imperial family statues and busts. This very spirited image of Camillo Borghese in his early thirties epitomizes the degree to which Bartolini was the true parallel and successor of Canova. The dramatic shock of hair over his forehead and his characteristic whiskers are also repeated in Borghese's painted portraits (it is no accident that Bartolini's closest artistic friend was J.-A.-D. Ingres 1780-1867) and effectively frame the powerful yet amiable features that made this sitter a particular favorite of le Grand Empereur. References: Anthony J. Bleeker (New York) Catalogue of . Elegant Sculpture . Belonging to the Estate of the late Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte 25 June 1847 lot 23; "Bonaparte " Grove Dictionary of Art Jane Turner ed. 34 vols. London 1996 vol. 4 pp. 298-308; Ettore Spalletti "Bartolini " ibid. vol. 3 pp. 294-297; and Brunk Auctions (Asheville NC) 9-10 May 2009 lot 956 for details of intermediate provenance.
• Giovanni Battista Discepoli, called
  Giovanni Battista Discepoli, called Lo Zoppo di Lugano Italian, 1590-1660 Vision of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
• Bolognese School, circa
  Bolognese School, circa 1600/Study for St. Peter/kneeling, his arms outstretched/black chalk on blue paper, the shaped sheet 26cm x 35cm, unframed/see illustration
• ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE PLAQUE19th
  ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE PLAQUE19th century or earlier, after the original 17th century sculpture in the Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy, of oval form, depicting three sleeping putti, 9 in. Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina Condition: areas of discoloration, hairline crack to border, scratching, embedded dirt
• GRAND TOUR BRONZE "BORGHESE
  GRAND TOUR BRONZE "BORGHESE GLADIATOR" Grand Tour bronze sculpture after Francesco Righetti (Italian 1749-1819), "Borghese Gladiator", depicting a nude male figure in motion, having no apparent signature, on a marble base. Provenance: From the Private Collection of an Atlanta attourney. Approximate dimensions: on marble h. 13.75", w. 14.375", d. 6".
• GROUP OF TEN DECORATED CERAMIC
  GROUP OF TEN DECORATED CERAMIC BOXESGroup of Ten Decorated Ceramic Boxes, Borghese
• Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Vase. c.
  Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Vase. c. 1955, patinated bronze, enameled metal. 15 h × 2½ dia in. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Incised signature to underside ‘Burchiellaro’.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN
  GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN 1857-1922) A SCULPTURE, "BEATRI...GIUSEPPE BESSI (Italian 1857-1922) A SCULPTURE, "Beatrice," CIRCA 1900, a rose pink and white variegated marble and alabaster bust of Dante Alighieri's muse, with a downcast gaze surrounded by her tightly wrapped head and neck revealing a tiara and modest sections of hair, tucked in the Renaissance style dress, verso incised "Made in Italy" and signed "Prof. G. Bessi," raised on a flared rectangular base centering gilt engraved "Beatrice." Height: 17 1/2" Width: 14" Depth: 6" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas Condition: Some gilt loss, minor losses, stains, expected surface wear and buildup, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922)
  GIUSEPPE BESSI (1857-1922) ALABASTER BUST MODESTIACarved multi-color alabaster bust, "Modestia" (Modesty), signed verso Prof. G. Besji, Italy (Professor Giuseppe Bessi [Besji], Italian, 1857-1922), integral alabaster base, additional marble plinth, approx 10.5"h, 11.25"w, 5"d, 17.5lbs**Provenance: The estate of a Houston Socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style**
• Italian School (Bolognese, 17th
  Italian School (Bolognese, 17th century) Head of Christ, oil on canvas, 15-7/8 x 12-5/8 in.; 19th-century carved and gilt wood Florentine leaf frame,
• MORET: THE BORGHESE WARRIOR
  MORET: THE BORGHESE WARRIOR Bronze incised signature and inscribed "Musée de Louvre " on black and veined marble stand; 12 1/2 x 15 in.
• GIUSEPPE BESSI CHILDREN MARBLE
  GIUSEPPE BESSI CHILDREN MARBLE ITALIAN SCULPTURE Italy,1857-1922Marble bust depicting a young boy and girl with large grins and feathered wings. Bessi studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, later opening a studio in Volterra in 1879.
• A Pair of Italian Rococo-Style
  A Pair of Italian Rococo-Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Bergères 19th c. molded crest with carved cartouches serpentine arms carved seat rail cabriole legs scroll toes caned throughout.
• DELLA ROBBIA GLAZED TERRACOTTA
  DELLA ROBBIA GLAZED TERRACOTTA PORTRAIT PLAQUE OF LUCRETIA BORGIA ITALY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIAMETER 17”.DELLA ROBBIA GLAZED TERRACOTTA PORTRAIT PLAQUE OF LUCRETIA BORGIA, Italy, Early 20th Century, Profile portrait of Borgia wearing an ivy crown against a blue ground. Dimensions: Diameter 17".
• Italian School (Bolognese, 17th
  Italian School (Bolognese, 17th century) Fishermen by the River with Nets, unsigned, oil on canvas, 8-1/2 x 12 in.; 18th or 19th century painted wood and composition frame,
• GHISI, Giorio, (Italian
  GHISI, Giorio, (Italian 1520-1582) 2 ENGRAVINGS PHROPHETS SYBILS SERIES: Lot of 2 Ca. 1570 Engravings from the Phrophets Series by Giorio Ghisi after the pendentives in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco. One entitled ''Heremiah'' (Jeremiah). Each marked Giacomo Rossi Formi, Roma all pace. Each measuring 22.25'' x 17.25'' sight size, 29 .25'' x 34.25 framed. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Peter J. Fischinger, M.D., Ph.D., former Associate Director, National Cancer Institute. CONDITION: Very good condition and each with small light stain lower left.
• ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER BEATRICE
  ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER BEATRICE BUST Italy,Late 19th- Early 20th CenturyDepicts a young woman with pointed chin and downcast gaze with head wrapped in a scarf tucked into a striped dress.
• Italian School 16th/17th Century
  Italian School 16th/17th Century John the Baptist Estimate:$800-$1,200
• GIUSEPPE ARMANI "LADY WITH BORZOIS"
  GIUSEPPE ARMANI "LADY WITH BORZOIS" PORCELAIN STATUEDESCRIPTION: Giuseppe Armani "Lady with Borzois" #1122-C. Depicts a elegantly dressed woman, walking two Borzois Wolfhounds. The figurine features a matte finish and is mounted on a mahogany wood base. Signed "Giuseppe Armani". CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: H 15.0" x W 8.0" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Giuseppe Gambino (1928-1997
  Giuseppe Gambino (1928-1997 Italian) Paesaggio a Venezia (San Polo)
• White marble sculpture after
  White marble sculpture after Antonio Canova of ''Princess Paolina Borghese'' she is depicted reclining on an Empire Divian holding an apple seated on a button tuffed cushion and reclamier 11'' h. x 19'' w.