Applied Art auctions
A plate coming from the MS Piłsudski ship with its image. The plate is decorated on the edges with floral patterns with a centrally placed image of the MS Piłsudski ship during its voyage. MS Piłsudski was a Polish transatlantic liner built in Italy and launched in 1934. In 1935 it began passenger cruises between Gdynia and New York, famous for its modernity and luxurious interiors. After t...
shaped like a small temple, made of wood with a parallelepiped structure and sloping roof. The case has a large glass front section that acts as a monstrance, displaying a reliquary diorama with the figure of a small skeleton inside. The pyramidal top is decorated internally with green fabric with patterns and culminates in a crown depicting a skull with crossed tibias. Item condition gradin...
Polychrome wax bas-relief, on display at the Uffizi until April 12, 2026 - Italy, 16th century
50 000 EUR
placed in an ebonized wooden case with golden copper decorations. At the center of the scene is the Virgin and Child enthroned on an architectural structure resembling a shrine. Above them, a canopy is supported by two winged cherubs. On either side of the columns of the aedicule are St. Joachim and St. Anne. Below them, kneeling in adoration before Mary, are: on the left, St. Anne with her se...
Dimensions: Height : 52 cm Width : 40 cm Perfect condition.
with ebonised wood structure, embellished with hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) and engraved bone inlays. The cabinet rests on two solid turned feet. The sides, decorated with geometric motifs obtained through rosewood veneering, feature two bronze handles on each side to facilitate movement. The front is marked by a rigorous symmetry with sixteen small drawers (...
mounted on a circular brass base decorated with a band adorned with plant motifs, it supports a chiselled shaft embellished with small figures of cherubs resting on a scrollwork base. The body of the shell is set in a decorative brass frame with phytomorphic and rocaille applications, embellished with amethyst semi-precious stones and some larger cabochons. On the front are winged cherubs play...
with an ebonised wood base and antique red marble inserts, probably Spanish broccatello marble, characterised by vivid white and yellow-ochre veins on a red background. The structure, with a quadrangular plan, has a truncated pyramid-shaped hinged lid with marble panels framed by ebony profiles. At the top is a bronze statuette depicting a lion, used as an ornamental handle. The body of the b...
with wooden structure covered with tortoiseshell plates (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) and engraved bone. Rectangular in shape and set on four spherical feet, it closes at the front with a small metal lock. The wooden structure is covered with tortoiseshell plates arranged in squares, bordered by frames and fillets in engraved bone with geometric and phytomorphic m...
made in the shape of a jointed fish, with a body covered in mother-of-pearl plates. The mouth acts as a bottle opener. The articulated structure allows for fluid movement of the body, recalling ancient techniques that imitated live fish, but reinterpreted in a modern key. The artefact is mounted on an oval mother-of-pearl base, embellished with decorative applications Count Luigi Rigi Luperti ...
in oak and rosewood with rich decorations in tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) and metal. The structure is solid and compact, with a slightly raised lid with a frame and profiles emphasised by thin metal edging. The decoration, distributed over all visible surfaces, consists of stylised floral and plant motifs, rosettes and volutes. The base is supported...
mounted as an ornamental element on a circular base in gilded metal. The base feature a refined leaf motif decoration on the upper part, which is also repeated around the base of the horn, almost framing the natural element with a decorative apparatus that harmoniously integrates it into the whole. The overall effect is that of a collector's item or Wunderkammer, in which nature is ennobled th...
Finely lacquered and gilded with drop mouldings, painted mother-of-pearl plaques and faux marble columns. It has four drawers on the front, an opening lid with a secret compartment and compartments inside. Item condition grading: **** good. Difects. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
the object depicts a skeleton lying supine: the rib cage, vertebrae, limbs, and skull are clearly distinguishable, rendered with deliberately expressive and marked lines. The object rests on a rectangular base, also made of deer antler, decorated with an elegant black and white geometric inlay featuring triangular and diamond motifs. Objects of this type recall the theme of memento mori, wides...
(Oryx leucoryx), mounted as ornamental elements on circular bases in gilded metal. The bases feature a refined leaf motif decoration on the upper part, which is also repeated around the base of the horns, almost framing the natural element with a decorative apparatus that harmoniously integrates it into the whole. The overall effect is that of a collector's item or Wunderkammer, in which natur...
mounted on a rounded circular base in gilded copper, richly decorated with embossed and chiselled figures of cherubs, scrolls and foliage motifs. The shell is set in elements that envelop its shape and further adorned with chain elements and hinged glass paste stones and other set stones. Typical of collections and cabinets of curiosities. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition gr...
Antique small box made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), rectangular in shape with a hinged lid, slightly domed. Made from thin, finely carved ivory plates assembled together, it is decorated across its entire surface with floral and geometric relief motifs arranged within medallions and symmetrical frames. The metal elements, including ...
made up of natural elements and decorative figures arranged on a base that imitates a rocky outcrop, which in turn rests on a rectangular base with circular golden feet. The dominant recurring motif is Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum), distributed over several levels. Among these, at the center of the scene, a larger specimen of red coral is mounted on an elegant turned support that ...
formed by a circular dark green marble base that supports a modelled gilded bronze cherub. The figure, seated with one leg bent and the other stretched out, turns its head slightly upwards; its right arm is raised to hold a branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) on which a large baroque pearl is mounted, used as a connecting element between the cherub and the coral. Count Luigi R...
made of natural elements and decorative figures arranged on a base that imitates a rocky outcrop. In the center is a large branch of mammiferoid coral (Acropora sp.), on the left is an elegant branch of light calcareous coral, probably a fossil madrepora, while on the front left is a fragment of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum) framing a small female figure, and on the right side is ...
The composition develops according to a fan-shaped shell motif that forms its basin. The main body is richly decorated: a smooth central urn is flanked by two winged figures of cherubs or angels that merge with the volutes surrounding the urn itself. In the central part, used to contain holy water, there is an oval element that acts as a lid, bearing a relief depiction of two cherubs. The lowe...
resting on a semi-spherical brass base, decorated with alternating bands of red Mediterranean coral, interspersed with coral motifs that repeat throughout the body of the structure, creating a uniform and harmonious decorative rhythm. The top is crowned with a branch of natural coral. This piece is representative of Sicilian decorative tradition, in which craftsmanship and the richness of natu...
Echinus Esculentus, mounted on a circular brass base decorated with a band of leaf motifs. The structure rises with two lines of carved leaves that wrap around and support the curl, serving both as decoration and as a setting. The interior is made entirely of brass and features a finely crafted lid with leaf motifs, continuing the decorative language of the base. The edges of the lid are embel...
Antique small box made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), rectangular in shape with a slightly domed hinged lid. Made from thin, finely carved and assembled ivory plates, it features relief decoration across the entire surface, consisting of floral and geometric motifs arranged within medallions and symmetrical frames. The metal elements,...
Antique small box made of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797), rectangular in shape with a slightly domed hinged lid. Made from finely carved and assembled ivory plates, it is decorated across its entire surface with floral and geometric relief motifs arranged within medallions and symmetrical frames. The metal elements, such as the handle, hi...
enameled sheet metal; dia. 29 cm on the back stamp: CONSUMES / 1945-1975 "Olkusz" Enamelware Factory in Olkusz, 1960s/70s.
Haliotis Midae, originating from South Africa, mounted on a brass base. At the base there is a shell from which a finely modelled octopus rises, topped by a dolphin ridden by a winged cherub. The dolphin's elegantly arched tail acts as a support for the shell, harmoniously integrating the figurative and natural elements. The ensemble combines the natural beauty of the shell with the sculptural...
includes: 1 - mid-18th century rifle powder flask. Height x width x depth: 24 x 7 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 130.5 g; 2 - late 17th century rifle powder flask. Height x width x depth: 19 x 7 x 3.5 cm. Weight: 118.8 g; 3 - powder flask with leather case. Height x width: 21 x 8 cm. Weight: 90.8 g. 4 - powder flask measuring spoon for hunting rifle, 19th-century France. Height x width x depth: 15 x 7....
of Red Abalone (Haliotis refescens), characterised by warm iridescent shades. On the upper part there is a metal element shaped to represent a head flanked by two symmetrical scrolls. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The carvings are in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
broad and lobed in shape, consisting of several adjacent rounded lobes, characterized by a curvilinear pattern. A slightly flared foot rises from the center of the base. The bezoar is attached to the base by a motif composed of four thin metal bands. The object belongs to the category of wunderkammer works, collections in which wonder and knowledge came together in unique and extraordinary obj...
mounted on a circular metal base. The walnut, divided into two parts, has a hinged closure that allows it to be opened, transforming it into an elegant container. The workmanship highlights both the natural beauty of the shell and the functionality of the metal mechanism, making the object a refined example of decorative craftsmanship. It is a typical example of collectibles and cabinets of cu...
Made of lacquered and gilded wood with decorated mother-of-pearl plaques and marble columns. It has four drawers on the front and an opening lid. Item condition grading: **** good. Difects. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
of the Cleoniceras genus, characterised by a spiral shell with a flat spiral section, a clearly visible internal chamber and smooth surfaces. The colour varies from amber brown to pearly white, enhancing the natural veining of the fossil. The ammonite is vertically mounted on a finely crafted golden metal support with leaf motifs, which acts as a decorative connecting element, resting on a cyl...
composed of a malachite cross on which a small carved coral Corpus Christi crucifix is attached. The holy water basin consists of a semicircular cup made of agate. The cross and cup are joined by metal elements, which include two winged cherubs in a symmetrical position. There is a ring for suspension at the top of the cross. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of p...
oval shaped in gilded metal, with a hinged opening. The entire lid is made of mother-of-pearl and a cabochon coral is applied to the top. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Haliotis Midae, originating from South Africa, characterised by its pearly inner surface, mounted on a marble base. The shell, positioned vertically, acts as a backdrop and natural frame for the sculptural scene, creating an evocative effect of depth and light. In front of the shell is a gilded bronze composition depicting two cherubs. One of the cherubs, reclining on a marble base with soft, ...
decorated with a naturalistic motif depicting rocks interspersed with elements of red Mediterranean coral. The shell is richly decorated with natural motifs and mythological dolphins. The upper part, corresponding to the opening of the shell, has a hinged closure made of the same material as the base, adorned with a fantastical marine figure, probably a dolphin with a small piece of coral appl...
(Nautilus Pompilius) mounted on an oval brass base, supported by a sculptural composition depicting a dolphin flanked by a cherub. The cherub, with one arm raised, holds an elongated, finely decorated element to which the nautilus shell is attached by a pin. A representative example of European production intended for collectors' items and cabinets of curiosities, it bears witness to great cra...
characterised by lion feet and leaf scroll decorations. The tradition of naturalistic collections and nineteenth-century Wunderkammern, where natural elements were embellished with artistic bronze or gilded brass mountings for decorative and study purposes. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear an...
with an ovoid body decorated with raised plant motifs and gold appliqués, supported by an elegant branch-shaped base with leaves. The whole rests on a circular saucer with three feet and a finely crafted rim. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over...
mounted on a rounded brass base, finely decorated with chiselled naturalistic motifs. The shell is supported by a wraparound metal element, also in brass, which embraces its profile, acting as a structural and decorative support, on which a red natural stone is set. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the nor...
round, convex and fluted in shape. The egg is adorned with a decorative metal band applied along the central part, depicting a series of winged female figures dancing in classical style, probably inspired by mythological or allegorical subjects. The upper part is closed by a crown-shaped frame, also in brass, surmounted by a small knob. This type of artefact belongs to the nineteenth-century t...
Metal jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl effect 15x10.5x2.5 cm
with an engraved globular body and long perforated spout, supported by a stylised anthropomorphic figure. The figure, rendered with archaic features and traditional clothing, rests on a small circular base with three feet. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age...
embellished on the sides with glass paste inlays. A finely modelled winged animal, probably a swan, stands on the base. A circular element is inserted on top of this, on which the shell is set. Along the edge of the nautilus are decorative elements in perforated brass, enriched with additional glass paste, in stylistic continuity with the base. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condi...
structure (Testudinidae spp.) and bronze. The central part, consisting of the shell, acts as the body of the container, while the measuring spout and the coupling are made of bronze. The flattened pear shape recalls the most popular models in Europe between the late 17th and 18th centuries, a period when powder flasks were not only functional tools for containing and measuring gunpowder, but a...
of the Strombus type, finely decorated with gilt bronze appliqués featuring plant motifs and acanthus leaf decorations. The frame rests on a rich silver-plated metal base modelled with intertwined dolphins and rocaille elements in neo-baroque style. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defec...
held up by male figures in gilded metal depicted wearing only a loincloth and with their arms raised in a gesture of support. The figures rest on finely crafted circular bases, under whose feet a mother-of-pearl disc is inserted. Circular, elongated metal elements are mounted on top of the curls, ending with decorative spherical balls. These frames combine classical taste and a collector's spi...
oval in shape, set in a gilded metal frame. The whole rests on a base decorated with floral motifs, supported by four feet shaped like flowers. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The tlot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Antique rock crystal, elephant ivory (Elephas maximus Linnaeus, 1758 or Loxodonta africana Blumenbach, 1797) and gilded silver cup. The octagonal rock crystal base is decorated around the edge with chiselled leaves in gilded silver and embellished with cascading plant motifs; the stem consists of a sculptural group in ivory depicting cherubs tied to a tree trunk, above which rests the body in ...
wood, brassDimensions: chessboard (8 x 45 x 50 cm) 31 figures approximately (9 x 5 x 5 cm)State of preservationone figure missing
enameled sheet metal; dia. 25.5 cm "Olkusz" Enamelware Factory in Olkusz, 1960s/70s.
Enameled sheet metal; dia. 29 cm; "Olkusz" Enamelware Factory in Olkusz, 1960s/70s.
LEONARDO VAN DER VINNE (ambito di), Wood and mother-of-pearl casket - Florence, 17th-18th century
1 800 EUR
Walnut veneer and inlaid with fruit wood and mother-of-pearl with floral and flower motifs. Fitted with a marenghi drawer and hinged lid concealing numerous compartments (key missing). Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; missing keys.
It has a rectangular structure with multiple levels, moulded profiles and a recessed top. The upper part is organised with multiple slots for inserting ink containers. Item condition grading: **** good. Minor defects. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Cymbiola Imperialis, from the Philippines, resting on a rectangular base on which stands a fantastical creature, with a hybrid and complex appearance, composed of the head of a sphinx, the wings of a dragon, the tail of a snake, the front legs of a lion and the breasts of a woman. On top of the creature is a shell, which completes the composition and enhances its verticality and theatricality....
mounted on a square silver base, finely decorated with leaf scroll motifs and supported by four lion feet. Four modelled birds stand on the base, each carrying an oval element that supports the egg. The top of the egg is crowned with a decorative silver element, in the centre of which is set a natural hard stone. A typical example of production intended for collections and cabinets of curiosit...
mounted on a circular turned wooden base decorated with thin overlapping bands. The upper part is completed by a wooden crown, consisting of overlapping circular elements. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
mounted on a circular metal base richly decorated with scroll motifs and chiselled foliage elements. The upper part of the egg features a round metal mount, decorated in a similar style to the base, from which rises a winged cherub figure modelled in a dynamic pose. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the norma...
French silver coffee pot, with a pear-shaped body typical of coffee pots from the second half of the 18th century, resting on three hoofed feet adorned with engraved vegetal-inspired decoration, a distinctive element of the Louis XVI style. Pourer with spout adhering to the body enriched by a foliate decoration at the base, recalling naturalistic motifs typical of the period, and hinged lid wi...
Cassolette with tripod structure, ram's head-shaped supports and plinth feet.Circular cup decorated with gilt bronze friezes, faux lid with mercury-gilt bronze "flame" socket.Measures: 49.0 x 20.0 cm
composed of a finely crafted bronze pedestal with floral and geometric motifs, which supports a large coloured breccia marble plate. The plate is characterised by rich veining and natural polychromy. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
composed of a circular white marble bowl resting on a turned gilt bronze stem. The latter is decorated with plant motifs and rests on a circular base richly decorated with geometric and scroll motifs. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
rapresent one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism and an ancient ritual object of Indian origin. Generally made from the white shell of the Turbinella pyrum species (commonly called Xancus), it has a characteristic spiral shape. It represents the profound and victorious sound that spreads the teachings of the Dharma, reaching every being and awakening them from ignorance and su...