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Francisco Savati de Corfu
Francisco Savati de Corfu (Greek/American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Italian Aviator and Politician Italo Balbo, 1933
oil on canvas
signed Fr. Savati de Corfu and dated (lower right)
30 x 25 inches.
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SICILIAN SCENIC DECORATED STAND.
SICILIAN SCENIC DECORATED STAND. Second half 19th century, softwood. Made by "Daneu-Corso Vittorio Emanuele No468-Palermo". Unusual form with scenes of Cortes meeting Montezuma with graphic designed borders. Some paint wear. 24.25"h. 24"w. 15.75"d.
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Three Sicilian (Caltagirone)
Three Sicilian (Caltagirone) polychrome maiolica albarelli, 18th Century, two with a landscape roundel and foliate decoration, 19cm and 23cm high and a third example taller
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PAINTING, PAESAGGIO CORSICA Italian
PAINTING, PAESAGGIO CORSICA Italian School (20th Century), Paesaggio Corsica, 1929, oil on board, signed "Gino Ginevri" and dated lower left, titled and dated verso, overall (with frame): 10.5"h x 14.5"w
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A Southern Italian maiolica
A Southern Italian maiolica globular jar, possibly Calabria, with a portrait of a helmeted soldier, a baluster vase painted sheep and a bull, 17th Century and a pair of later albarelli painted landscapes, the first 13cm high/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
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An Italian Maiolica armorial
An Italian Maiolica armorial albarello, probably Rome, early 18th Century, of dumbbell shape, painted in blue with the arms of the Barberini family surmounted by a cardinal's hat, the ground with scrolling leaves, inscribed drug name 'SIROPPO. DI.BISCO', 18.5cm high/Note: The arms may relate to Cardinal Francesco Barberini (1662-1738)/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
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A Sicilian Maiolica pharmacy
A Sicilian Maiolica pharmacy syrup jar, Caltagirone, late 17th Century, of baluster shape with a straight spout on a small pedestal foot, painted in bright blue with spiralling foliage, 21cm high/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
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Coranzari/Perini Antique
Coranzari/Perini Antique Engraving "Danza armata di Coribanti". (Dance of the Corybantic Soldiers) Engraving apprx. 12" x 19-1/4" sight size matted and framed under glass overall apprx. 21-3/8" x 28-3/8". Plate IX titled below the image in Italian "L. Coranzari dis....G. Perini inc." below the image. After the frieze from Greek antiquity Phyrric Dance (Dance in Armour Vatican Museum).
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ITALIAN BAROQUE CARVED AND
ITALIAN BAROQUE CARVED AND POLYCHROMED CASSONE 17th c. and adapted, likely Northern Italy, wrought iron hinges, lock and ring handles, the rectangular hinged top with dentil molded edge, over boat-shaped casket, paint decorated with a row of seashells over a heraldic crest flanked by rows of stylized leaf fronds, raised on low trestle supports, approx. 25"h x 58"l x 19w
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CORSAN, DENTON, BURDEKIN & CO. CLIP
CORSAN, DENTON, BURDEKIN & CO. CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE Mid-19th century, maker-marked on the ricasso, the 6 in. blade etched for the American market with an eagle amid a circle of stars; silver handle and guard; the knife in a leather sheath with gilt embellishments on both sides.
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Mario Ballerino, Guerriero, a mixed
Mario Ballerino, Guerriero, a mixed media brooch of stylised warrior form, the carved bone face surmounted by a cap with coral bead, the collar of silver overlaid with gold circles to triangular shoulders of ebony, marked MB, 7.5cm wide
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19th Century Italian polychrome
19th Century Italian polychrome blackamoor finely carved wearing an ostrich feather costume and turban with outstretched hands resting on a faux stone base. 62''H x 25.75''W
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20C ITALIAN BATTLE SHIP MODEL
20C ITALIAN BATTLE SHIP MODEL Italy,20th CenturyModel battle ship named Cigno and painted green, red, and gray with movable gunners.
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ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER BUST OF
ITALIAN CARVED ALABASTER BUST OF GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI With long hair and bearded face wearing a coat with cording and epaulettes and a medal titled base on a socle; 12 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 in.
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GUISEPPE CESARI CALLED IL
GUISEPPE CESARI CALLED IL CAVALIER D' ARPINO (ARPINO 1568-1640 ROME): BUST OF A MONK IN PROFILE Red and black chalk on paper; 3 in. diam.
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Emmanuel Villanis (French,
Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914) “Prise de Corsaire” patinated bronze sculpture; the nubile pirate's captive balances on a craggy base mounted on a black marble plinth. Reproduction stamp, recast from larger model, engraved edition # 20/100. 34"H. Good condition.
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Two Sicilian Maiolica albarelli,
Two Sicilian Maiolica albarelli, Caltagirone, 17th-18th Century, of cylindrical shape, one decorated with circular panels of simulated marble in yellow and blue, 17cm high, the other painted with the head of a King, 18.7cm/Note: the first ex Leonard Cunliffe Collection, bought from the Copeland Collection, Trelissick Manor/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
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Pino Signoretto Murano art glass
Pino Signoretto Murano art glass masked musketeer. The figure in 17th century costume wearing a flowing cape and striped pants stands upon a base with lion head prunts. Engraved signature. 23"H. Good condition.
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ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CARVED OAK
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CARVED OAK TWO-SEAT CASSAPANCA The back with fielded panels flanked by foliate scroll corbels and the hinged seats opening to foliate brackets the supports faced with scrolls and flowerheads; 40 1/2 x 5 ft. 9 in. x 22 1/4 in.
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A late 17th Century Italian
A late 17th Century Italian carved cedar coat of arms within elaborate carved scrolling and coronet surmount and a putto to each side, 85cm x 168cm/see illustration
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ITALIAN PAINTED WALL PANEL
ITALIAN PAINTED WALL PANEL GENOESE COAT OF ARMSItalian wood wall panel, coat of arms of Genoa, framed by painted scenic city views, approx 20.25"h, 65"w, 19lbs
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SICILIAN PAINTED WOOD CART
SICILIAN PAINTED WOOD CART PANELLate 19th Century. The panel painted to depict two battle scenes between Europeans and the Ottoman Turks, the upper border carved with foliage and putti, the sides painted with foliage and with holes for mounting. 49.5 by 14.5 in.
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North Italian Carved Beechwood
North Italian Carved Beechwood Fauteuil-en-Cabriolet, in the rococo style, second quarter 20th century, the curvate back, seat and armrest upholstered in vieux rose tapestry with, respectively, a large floral spray and border, a galants couple and floral sprays as the primary embellishments, the upholstery outlined in brass nail-heads, the whole supported on slender cabriole legs, those at the front with whorl terminals, h. 37\", w. 25\", d. 21\".
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UGO CASALONGA, HANDCRAFTED LUTE /
UGO CASALONGA, HANDCRAFTED LUTE / GITTERN, C. 2006 21st c., Pigna, Corsica, beautifully artisan crafted, with inlaid details, label to interior, in simple wooden case, 29.25"l x 10"w x 3"d (lute), 4.5"h x 31"l x 11.25"w
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CUNEGO DOMENICO Veduta di Roma et
CUNEGO DOMENICO Veduta di Roma et Sicilia. Desegnati per C. Clerisseau e Simone Pomardi incisi per D. Cunego e Francsco Morelli. S.l.: s.n. n.d. [c. 1800] Atlas folio quarter morocco manuscript title page. A bound collection of 13 etched plates by Domenico Cunego and one from another work in French by Ballard depicting views of Rome and Sicily. Intermittent foxing to plates; upper board detached and others worn.
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PAIR OF SICILIAN PAINTED WOOD
PAIR OF SICILIAN PAINTED WOOD CART PANELS19th/20th Century. Each panel painted in polychrome with a double scene of figures in Renaissance attire, engaged in courtship rituals as the young ladies listen to music, engage in dancing or of gentlemen engaged in a duel, the upper border carved with a winged bird flanked by silvered dragons, the sides with holes for mounting and a serrated edge. 14.5 by 49 in.
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A Black Basalt Roman Warrior by
A Black Basalt Roman Warrior by Mottahedeh Italian Robed warrior with shield and dagger contrapposto on round stepped plinth having original stickers underneath.
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Becattini (Francesco), Istoria
Becattini (Francesco), Istoria della Citta' di Gibilterra in Spagna, Florence: Anton-Giuseppe Pagani, 1782, 8vo, 1 plate and fold out frontispiece plate of Duke di Crillon, Later leather binding; together with Bodley (J.E.C.), La France, Paris: Librairie Guillaume, 1904, 8VO, later quarter bound with red leather and umber cloth and Bartlett (William Purser), Syria, The Holy Land, Asia Minor & c Illustrated, London: Fisher, Son & Co, 8vo, red Morocco (3)
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TWO ITALIAN FOLK PAINTED PAINTED
TWO ITALIAN FOLK PAINTED PAINTED PANELSBy DOMENICO Di MAURO, Italian, Guardia-Mangano near Acireale, Sicily. Two Sicilian Painted Cart Panels. Depicting scenes from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana by Bellini. 12.5 by 18 in., 12.5 by 17.5 in.
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CORRADO CAGLI,"PER UN AMICO
CORRADO CAGLI,"PER UN AMICO ITALIANO...", 1937 Corrado Cagli (Italian/American, 1910-1976), graphite on paper, inscribed "Per un amico italian il poeta e il guerriero vanno insieme" (For an Italian friend, the poet and the warrior go together), signed and dated lower left, matted and framed under plexiglass, 7.5"h x 5"w (sight), 11"h x 8.5"w (frame)
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A carved wood balistraria with
A carved wood balistraria with canted border, the reverse of rustic form, 51cm x 25cm/Provenance: Rous Lench Collection and by descent to the current owner
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*An Italian Carved Oak Cassone
*An Italian Carved Oak Cassone Front Panel carved with figures in a village setting with winged putto fruit and lion mask accents centered by a grotesque mask above a Corinthian column. Height 27 x width 66 inches.
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A 20th Century Italian black
A 20th Century Italian black woollen Carabinieri cape
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ITALIAN BAROQUE MASK CARVED
ITALIAN BAROQUE MASK CARVED CORNER CONSOLEprobably Roman, 18th century, with quarter round variegated marble top over well carved gilt support centering a satyr mask flanked by bellflower garlands, above a single drapery and leaf carved leg, 29-1/2 x 21 x 35 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
later marble, later bracket and supports for marble, console good overall with scattered chips, surface wear, and other gilding losses, some scattered paint retouch
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Italian Polychromed Oak Supra Porta
Italian Polychromed Oak Supra Porta Carving, early 19th century, in the Baroque taste, of double-domed form, centered by two winged cherubs flanked by molded and gadroon-carved scrolls, each with pendant fruit garlands, h. 16", w. 48".
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DIMINUTIVE ITALIAN CARVED AND
DIMINUTIVE ITALIAN CARVED AND PAINTED CASSONE Early 20th century, carved wood and gesso, hinged lid with architectural raised panel having a scale and acanthus leaf design, stippled and carved foliate decoration, open interior, the front panel with a hand painted battle scene, the sides with varying coats of arms, gadrooned border, on carved paw feet.