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STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN,
STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN, 1610 – 1664) 30.2 x 26.5 cm (image) "Two Gentlemen Travelers Passing a Flock of Sheep, from the series Six Large Views of Rome and the Countryside", ca. 1656. Etching on wove paper, inscribed in print "Bella In & f. cum Pri. reg Chift"lower left margin, matted in cream linen mat and framed, overall 20" x 18 ½".
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA, CARD
STEFANO DELLA BELLA, CARD GAMEStefano della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664)Card game with renowned rulers (Jeu des Reynes Renommees)etchings on laid paperComplete set of 53 etchings for the Jeu des Reynes card game, executed in 1644; e
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALY,
STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALY, 1610-1664), "EXCELLENTISSIMO [...]", CIRCA 1646., ETCHING, SHEET 9.5" X 7.5". MATTED 14" X 12.5".STEFANO DELLA BELLA, Italy, 1610-1664, "Excellentissimo [...]", circa 1646. Two indiscernible collector's stamps. Dimensions: Etching, sheet 9.5" x 7.5". Matted 14" x 12.5".
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA (1610-1664)
STEFANO DELLA BELLA (1610-1664) ITALIANStefano Della Bella, "Entrata in Roma Dell’Eccelmo Ambasciatore Di Pollonia L anno. MDCXXXIII (1633)", six etchings, the complete panorama of this series. Measuring, 6.25" x 17".
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Stefano della Bella (Italian,
Stefano della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664), the royal fleet; engraving; 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"; artist identified lower left with the following text opposite: "Israel ex. cum privil. Regis". Good condition.
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN,
STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN, 1610-1664) 3 ?" x 4 ¼" paper "Plate 14: a young peasant woman and her child sitting side saddle atop a horse in center, another peasant woman to right, holding a large bag in her left arm", from "Diversi Capricci", 1644-47. Etching, third state of four published by Nicolas Langlois (French, 1640-1703), De Vesme/Massar 1971 141.III, unframed.
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STAFANO DELLA BELLA, (12) ETCHINGS,
STAFANO DELLA BELLA, (12) ETCHINGS, 17TH C. Stafano della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664), the complete "Divers Paysages", plates 1-12, published c. 1640s by Israel Henriet (French, 1590-1661), each etching on laid paper, hinged to board in groups of three, approx. 4.75"h x 10"w (sheets), 18"h x 14"w (boards)
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN,
STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN, 1610-1664) CARTOUCHE WITH TWO CHERUBS BLOWING TRUMPETS AND HOLDING A CROWN OR PAPAL TIARA Cartouche with Two Cherubs Blowing Trumpets and Holding a Crown or Papal Tiara signed '...ef. Della Bella jn. fecit.' (in the plate, lower left) sight size 9 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (framed 16 x 13 x 3/4 in.)
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN,
STEFANO DELLA BELLA (ITALIAN, 1610 - 1664) 13¼" x 18?" plate, 13?" x 20¼" sheet "Le Reposior du Saint Sacrament", ca. 1648. Etching on laid paper, signed in the plate lower left, hinge mounted to mat, 27" x 27" overall.
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STEFANO DELLA BELLA BASAN ETCHING
STEFANO DELLA BELLA BASAN ETCHING OF A CAMEL Italy,1610-1664Realist profile of a camel's head with meticulously detailed fur patterns. The etching comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Associated American Artists.
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Attributed to Stefano della Bella
Attributed to Stefano della Bella (Italian 1610-1664) "Study for a Ducal Cartouche" ink and wash unsigned 4 in. x 2 1/2 in. matted.
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Attributed to Stepano Della Bella
Attributed to Stepano Della Bella (1610-1664)/Sheep Lying Down/pen and ink, 7cm x 5cm
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Follower of Giovanni Bellini
Follower of Giovanni Bellini (Italian, 1425-1516) Bearded Man, possibly Saint Peter, oil on canvas, 15-1/8 x 11-7/8 in.; early 17th-century style carved and gilt wood Bolognese frame,
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After Titian La Bella
After Titian La Bella
Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
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Umberto Stiaccini (Italian late
Umberto Stiaccini (Italian late 19th/early 20th c.) "Classical Maiden" carved alabaster signed "U. Stiaccini" en verso height 30 in.
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STEFANO TOSO (ITALIAN/VENICE,
STEFANO TOSO (ITALIAN/VENICE, B.1958)Stefano Toso (Italian/Venice, b.1958), "Roman Dawn", Murano glass, signed and titled on base, h. 26 1/2 in., w. 9 in., d. 4 1/2 in
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By and after Giovanni Battista
By and after Giovanni Battista Falda (Italian 1648-1678)/Cascata D'acqva Sopra Il Teatro Della Villa Aldobrandina/poublished by Giovanni (1570-1629 Giacomo de Rossi, etching, 22cm x 29.5cm
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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
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Giacomo Balla (Italian 1871-1958)
Giacomo Balla (Italian 1871-1958) Colored pencil and wash on printed pamphlet two sided front with drawing over text in Italian circa 1937. Verso; "il genio italiano al servizio della autarchia" (Italian genius in the service of self-sufficiency) with ink inscription written over "marciare non marcire" (march not rot). paper size 6-1/2" x 4-3/4" overall in silver tone wood frame with plexiglass 14-1/2" x 12". Prov: acquired from the artist by Gabrielle Celati through descent to the present owner.
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Antonio Tempesta (Italian
Antonio Tempesta (Italian 1555-1630) Iosue Absoluto Bello Crura Hostium Equis Amputat Currus Comburit etching 8 x 11 1/4 inches.
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An Italian alabaster bust of Poesia
An Italian alabaster bust of Poesia or Beatrice in the Florentine Renaissance style, circa 1900, with wreath of laurels and pendant, 32cm high/Provenance: Spencer Swaffer Antiques
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Marcelo Bonevardi
Marcelo Bonevardi Argentine/American, 1929-1994 Stela, 1966-68
Estimate:$12,000-$18,000
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Stefanos Lazaridis
Stefanos Lazaridis (1942-2010)/Costume design for a projected production of Turandot/watercolour, 73cm x 59cm/Note: Lazaridis was Greek by birth but studied theatre design in London and embarked on an international career as a designer, in the main for opera, which was global. He once described his design principles as 'distorted traditionalism' and was a prolific designer with over thirty productions for English National Opera. This design is not, as far as is know, for any identifiable product
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UMBERTO STIACCINI (ITALIAN,
UMBERTO STIACCINI (ITALIAN, 19TH/20TH CENTURY) "LA PERLA" TABLE LAMP Circa 1900. Art nouveau, hand carved alabaster sculptural lamp. Signed "U. Stiaccini" (on reverse).
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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.
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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.
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WORK ON PAPER, MANNER OF BERNARDO
WORK ON PAPER, MANNER OF BERNARDO BELLOTTO Manner of Bernardo Bellotto (Italian, 1721-1780) after Canaletto (Italian, 1697-1768), "Veduta Ideata in the Rustic Style," ink on paper, unsigned, overall (with frame): 13.5"h x 15.5"w
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AFTER BERNARDO STROZZI(Italian,
AFTER BERNARDO STROZZI(Italian, 1581?1644)
Study of an Older Man, detail from Predica Del Battista , 1644, held by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria, early 19th century or earlier, oil on canvas, 20 x 16-3/8 in.; late 16th/early 17th century Italian carved and gilt wood reverse cassetta frame, frieze with carved cauliculi and imbricated leaves, 32-3/4 x 28-1/2 in.
Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina
Note: Exhibited: North Carolina Museum of Art (State Art Gallery), Raleigh, North Carolina, Paintings from North Carolina Collections, October 3-24, 1954; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, North Carolina, North Carolina Collects: a loan exhibition of North Carolina owned art objects, October 10-29, 1967, No.125
Condition:
lined with linen and restretched on new stretcher, crackle, some limited flattening, retouch evident primarily in background, coarse weave linen ground; frame possibly remade from a larger frame and resurfaced, with repairs and repainting, sight edge a modern addition, flaking
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Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012)
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012)
La belle aux maldives
serigraph
signed and numbered 22/300 in pencil
36 x 43 inches (sight).
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Giovanni Battista Montano
Giovanni Battista Montano (1534-1621) a group of 40 bound architectural engravings c. 1624 4to (13 3/4 in. x 9 1/2 in.) full vellum the plates are early variations that correspond to plates in Raccolta de tempii e sepolri Scielta d. varii tempietti antichi and Architettura con diversi ornamenti cavati dall' antico. Provenance: Bears armorial bookplate of Fuerstlich Auerspergsche Fideicommisbibliothek Zu Laybach Prince of Augsburg.
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FALDA GIOVANNI BATTISTA Il nuovo
FALDA GIOVANNI BATTISTA Il nuovo splendore delle fabriche in prospettiva di Roma moderna. Rome: M. Gregorio Rossi 1686. 3 parts in one. Oblong 4to 3/4 calf over marbled boards. With 129 engraved plates (including three titles pages and three dedications). [Bound together with:] (per usual) La Fontane Publiche della Piazza di Roma Modena. Rome: M. Gregorio Rossi 1690. With title page dedication and 29 plates. A fine edition of this rare Italian plate book with portions achieved or completed in black pen. Boards detached with some loss to spine; 2-inch tear to plate 7.
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Eugenio Battiglia sculpture
Eugenio Battiglia sculpture (Italian, 20th century), young boy with hands in his pockets, titled on base Dolce far(?) niente, signed on base "E. Battiglia", alabaster with separate alabaster base, 25-12 in.
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STEFANO CASTRONOVO (AMERICAN, B.
STEFANO CASTRONOVO (AMERICAN, B. 1950), DEVOID, IN TWO ...Stefano Castronovo (American, b. 1950), Devoid, in two parts, 1984, oil paint on green velvet laid on board, each 35" x 27 1/2", overall 70" x 27 1/2", signed, titled and dated on reverse "S Castronovo, 1984, Devoid"
Condition:
All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
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GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE"
GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE" MARBLE BUSTGiovanni Bessi
(Italian, 1857-1922)
Pensiero d'Amore (The Thought of Love) , early 20th c.
Marble and alabaster
16" x 15" x 8 1/2"
Incised "Prof. G. Bessi" to the back shoulder.
Alternate spellings : Professor Giovanni Besli, Professor Giovanni Besji
Condition
Very good condition, noting some chipping to the plinth.
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GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE"
GIOVANNI BESSI "PENSIERO D'AMORE" MARBLE BUSTGiovanni Bessi
(Italian, 1857-1922)
Pensiero d'Amore (The Thought of Love) , early 20th c.
Marble and alabaster
16" x 15" x 8 1/2"
Incised "Prof. G. Bessi" to the back shoulder.
Alternate spellings : Professor Giovanni Besli, Professor Giovanni Besji
Condition
Very good condition, noting some chipping to the plinth.
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Giorgio Mantovano Ghisi
Giorgio Mantovano Ghisi (1520-1582), after Michaelangelo, c.1575 THE DELPHIC SIBYL THE DELPHIC SIBYL