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18th. century Heart shape Padlock
18th. century Heart shape Padlock


An iron Padlock from the 18th. century in the shape of a heart, originating from northern Italy , is a remarkable artifact. These Padlocks were handmade , showcasing craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of the heart shape may symbolize love or protection, a theme also found in other forms of art and objects from that period . The original key enhances the historical and collectible value of this item. Such antique padlocks are rare and can be found in museums or private collections. 23cm. Height

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Neapolitan Santo Figure
Neapolitan Santo Figure


A Neapolitan Santo figure is a religious artwork originated from Naples, often made in the form of saints or other religious characters .  These specific figures became popular in the 18th. and 19th. century and are often made of wood , with the face , hand and feet polychromed ( painted in multiple colors) , creating a realistic effect. The addition of glass eyes enchances this realism , giving the figure an intense , almost lifelike expression . These figures were often used in home chapels or for processions .Height 41 cm.  

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Mannequin - Lay Figure
Mannequin - Lay Figure


Very fine quality French wooden articulated Lay-figure or Artist model with a beautiful face and dark brown smoot patina . Late 18th. century . 75 cm. Height

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17th. century Sciccor
17th. century Sciccor


A very fine and rare 17th century steel scissor . In the 17th century , certain scissors were crafted to serve dual purposes and were designed as elaborate and functional tools. These scissors, when closed, would resemble a dagger, and they were often embellished with intricate decorations, including handles were decorated with materials like horn or ivory , sometimes accented with metal inlays or engravings. Height 44 cm.

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Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks


Fine pair of mid 19th. century Grand Tour models of the Lateran and Flaminio Obelisks in Rome . Incised with hygroglyphs to all four sides and individual front dedications "OBELISCVS LATERANENSIS" and "OBELISCVS FLAMINIVS" . In very good condition . The Lateran Obelisk can found now at the Piazza Giovanni in Laterno . The Flamino obelisk is at the Piazza del Popolo . Hight 41 cm.  

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Lay Figure - Artist Mannequin
Lay Figure - Artist Mannequin

Price Range:2250 €

A fine Art Deco period wooden articulated artist model , 50 cm. H.

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Wooden Staircase Model
Wooden Staircase Model

Price Range:4900 €

Staircase models were made in the 19th. century by pupils or masters of the Compagnonnage guild in France . H. 77 cm , Base 52 x 43 cm

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Model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron
Model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron

Price Range:2100 €

A rare 19th. century model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron. Rusty patina. H. 40 cm

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Fine 17th. century German turned ivory mortar with
Fine 17th. century German turned ivory mortar with pestle


Superb 17th. century German , probably Nurenberg Apothecary ivory turned mortar and pestle. Very elegant shape ,nice patina and in very good condition. H. 21,5 cm Cites nr. FR230900343-K  

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Neapolitan articulated wooden polychromed Mannequi
Neapolitan articulated wooden polychromed Mannequin

Price Range:4200 €

A rare and very beautiful Neapolitan articulated Mannequin or Lay Figure. Fine androgen face , set with glass eyes . H. 55 cm

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Artist Mannequin - Layfigure
Artist Mannequin - Layfigure

Price Range:1950 €

A fine Art Deco period articulated Artist Model in walnut . H. 40 cm

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Masterpiece Model of a Pulpit
Masterpiece Model of a Pulpit

Price Range:8500;€ €

Fine and rare Chef D’oeuvre de Compagnonnage of a pulpit in walnut , last quarter 19th. century. Hight 71cm.

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Lucite Obelisk table Lamps by Sandro Petti for Mai
Lucite Obelisk table Lamps by Sandro Petti for Maison Janssen

Price Range:7800;€ €

Pair of large obelisk lamps in translucent plexiglas on polished chromed step bases , resting on four ball feet . Original electrified. Base 21 x 21 cm, hight 79 cm.

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Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases Signed Hododa
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases Signed Hododa

Price Range:1250;€ €

Fine pair of Meiji period (1868-1912) glazed ceramische vases decorated with saints and a dragon , signed Hododa , 30 cm. Hight

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Idustrial staircase model Ca. 1960
Idustrial staircase model Ca. 1960

Price Range:1550;€ €

Rare iron industrial staircase model mounted on a black marble base .Ca. 1960 Total hight 47cm.

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Vallauris Vase
Vallauris Vase


Colorful ceramic vase in a neo classical amphora shape. Signed but unreadeble. Ca. 1910 51 cm. H

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Neapolitan Baby Jesus
Neapolitan Baby Jesus


Fine 18th century wooden carved and polychrome figure of baby Jesus with glass eyes . 61cm H

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Weather Vane
Weather Vane


Dragon Weather Vane in Zink 19th century 110 cm.

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Baby Jesus as Salvator Mundi
Baby Jesus as Salvator Mundi


A fine quality 18th century Baby Jesus as Salvator Mundi . polychromed wood , glass eyes . Naples H. 60 cm.

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Pair of cast iron Torcheres
Pair of cast iron Torcheres


A rare pair of French 19th century Cast Iron Torchere’s , 225 cm. H.

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Venini chandelier
Venini chandelier


Waterfall chandelier by Venini , late seventies. Chrome and Murano Cristals H. 2m

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Neapolitan wooden Angel Head
Neapolitan wooden Angel Head


A good 18th. Century Napolitan lifesize wooden carved head of an Angel with glass eyes

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Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) candelabra
Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915) candelabra


Fine and rare pair Egyptomania Ormulu Candelabra atrb. to Emile Picault. H.48 cm.

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Pair Charles X Bronze Urns on Sienna marble base
Pair Charles X Bronze Urns on Sienna marble base


A fine Pair French Charles X Bronze Urns on Sienna marble base . H. 34, cm.

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Rare pair of Bleu Stone Urns
Rare pair of Bleu Stone Urns


A rare pair of 17th. century Bleu stone Urns . Wonderful patina , Hight 63 cm

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Narino Amphora
Narino Amphora


Large terracotta Pre Columbian Narino Amphora with black geometric figures. Size 75 cm. H The Narino civilization ( 500-1250 AD. ) lived on a high plateau of Colombia.

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Artist Mannequin , Horse & Rider
Artist Mannequin , Horse & Rider


  Rare French articulated metal Horse and Rider artist model.  Mark : Armature Articulé Breveté  Ca. 1890 Dimensions 45.00cm wide    41.00cm high    (17.72 inches wide  16.14 inches high)

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Canope Jar Egyptian 26th. Dynasty 600-500 BC
Canope Jar Egyptian 26th. Dynasty 600-500 BC


Dimensions 38.00cm high ( 14.96 inches high) Condition Very good and fine carved head. Description / Expertise Fine Alabaster Canopic Jar, 26 Dynasty Canopic jars were used by the Ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife. They were commonly either carved from limestone or were made of pottery.These jars were used by Ancient Egyptians from the time of the Old Kingdom up until the time of the Late Period or the Ptolemaic Period, by which time the viscera were simply wrapped and placed with the body.The viscera were not kept in a single canopic jar: each jar was reserved for specific organs. The name "canopic" reflects the mistaken association by early Egyptologists with the Greek legend of Canopus. Imseti, the human-headed god representing the south, whose jar contained the liver and was protected by the goddess Isis

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