Giuseppe Rivadossi Oak Desk with two Chairs 70s

Giuseppe Rivadossi Oak Desk with two Chairs 70s Rare to find this end of 70s oak desk by Giuseppe Rivadossi, comes together with two chairs. Very good condition. Giuseppe Rivadossi (1935) was born in Monteclana di Nave, Italy, where he still lives and works. At a young age, Rivadossi's path begins with wood carving, with works reflecting on his poetic idea of living. In 1962 Rivadossi took over the carpentry founded in 1920 by his father Clemente, which he transformed into an atelier, or rather a creative workshop. Eventually, Rivadossi and collaborators established 'Officina Rivadossi' in 1976 where he started the manufacture of wooden objects and unique modern furniture.76cm H 175ck W 74cm D     Click here to request more information about this item.

Stone Corpus Christi , Southern Germany 16th centu

Stone Corpus Christi , Southern Germany 16th century Very expressive stone carved Corpus Christi with a good patina from age  Franconia , South Germany mid 16th. century. Professional mounted on a custom black metal base . Corpus 90 cm. height , total 110 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

Neapolitan Madonna, Capipota , Manichino

Neapolitan Madonna, Capipota , Manichino A beautiful carved and polychromed wooden figure of a Madonna from the Naples region . The head and hands are finely modeled and painted with glass eyes to enhance lifelike presence. This devotional sculpture we can date to the second half of the 18th century. 80 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

Napoleon in the guise of Mars the Peacemaker

Napoleon in the guise of Mars the Peacemaker A 19th. century small version of the heroic 3M45 high bronze statue located in the courtyard of the Pinacoteca in Milan. Bronze on a base in serpentine . The bronze statue was made from a cast of the marble sculpture created between 1802 and 1806 by Antonio Canova, now on display in the stairwell at Apsley House, the Duke of Wellington's London residence. Francesco (Italy1749-1819) and his son Luigi Righetti (Italy, 1780-1852) Minor chips at the base.H 95 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

Terracotta sculpture of Bachus signed Goldscheider

Terracotta sculpture of Bachus signed Goldscheider A rare terracotta sculpture of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, shown here in a playful, slightly exaggerated caricature style. Signed and numbered by Goldscheider ; "Goldsheider , Reproduction Reservee 1075/54" End of 19th. century.H 57 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

Bronze Sculpture representing Albert the first Kin

Bronze Sculpture representing Albert the first King of Belgium A fine reduced bronze equestrian sculpture depicts King Albert I of Belgium on his horse which was sculpted by Armand Martial in the 1930s. You can find the enormous statue close to the Place de la Concorde square, situated in a beautiful location near to the river Seine and the prestigious Avenue des Champs Elysees. When France was on the verge of war with Germany, King Albert I of Belgium refused entry to the Germans within his country and therefor the monument was put in place dedicated the kings efforts during World War I .H 57 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

18th century Italian Padlock of large size

18th century Italian Padlock of large size Very nice 18th century Italian iron padlock with his original key. A shell-shaped cover lid covers the keyhole . Big in size , 24 cm height by 17 cm width . In good working order and comes on a new custom made black iron support.H 24 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

Question mark shaped Staircase Model

Question mark shaped Staircase Model Fine question mark shaped staircase model in walnut. Made by a Compagnonnage master end of the 19th century.H 33 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

19th century Mannequin or Lay Figure

19th century Mannequin or Lay Figure Very rare 19th century articulated artist model , mannequin or lay figure  Made in the 17th century style . He has a nice patina and comes on a custom made black metal support .H. 65 cm. Comparanda ,  - Artempo Venice 2007 Palazzo Fortuny - by Axel Vervoordt   Click here to request more information about this item.

Rooftop construction model of a Temple

Rooftop construction model of a Temple Fine Compagnonnage model of a roof construction with a high central tower and symmetric two lower towers left and right, above a neo classical temple freeze.  Marked with the letters U V G T what stands for Union, Vertu, Géométrie et Travail . The Eye stands for the eye of God , the architect of the Universe.H 58 cm. W 57 cm. D 30 cm. Click here to request more information about this item.

Gothic Tracery panel or Window

Gothic Tracery panel or Window Superb Gothic stone carved tracery or window panel in white lime stone signed with a makers mark . very good condition, 13th to 15th   l. 76 cm X H. 82 cm X P. 13 cm Click here to request more information about this item.

Game box with chess and backgammon Eger, 17th cent

Game box with chess and backgammon Eger, 17th century 48 x 48 x 11.5 cm Provenance: Lothar Schmid (1928-2013), German chess Grandmaster Literature: publications World of Art: Art chamber games by the Kunsthistoriches Museum in Vienna  Double-sided game box : one side shows a bas-relief depicting the meeting of Aeneas and Dido, accompanied by a Putto. The other side features a chessboard in finely executed marquetry. The interior reveals an elegant backgammon board decorated with double-tailed dolphins. Eger, a Bohemian Free City (now Cheb, Czech Republic), was well known in the 17th century for a specialised type of woodworking, particularly for intarsia panels. This set belonged to Lothar Schmid, the German chess Grandmaster and collector of chess books, boards and pieces. He is best known as the chief arbiter of the World Championship of chess in 1972 between Bobby Fisher and Boris Spassky in Reykjavik. Click here to request more information about this item.

Wooden chef-d'oeuvre of the Compagnonnage France,

Wooden chef-d'oeuvre of the Compagnonnage France, 19th century Walnut, maple and mohogany wood H 185 cm Provenance: former private collection, France A fine, rare and large nineteenth-century wooden exhibition model, the chef d'oeuvre of a master carpenter of the Compagnonnage. These models were made to show the technical expertise and skill of the master carpenter. The Compagnonnage is an old French guild with roots in the 12th century. In the eighteenth century, they incorporated symbols and rituals, many of which were borrowed from Freemasonry to create an initiatory progression for its members. Click here to request more information about this item.

Large Siena marble models from the Roman Forum Rom

Large Siena marble models from the Roman Forum Rome, circa 1800 H 87 cm Provenance: former noble collection, The Netherlands Fine and unusual large grand tour Siena marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, and the Temple of Vespasian, from the Roman forum. Made as souvenirs for visitors on the Grand Tour in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Click here to request more information about this item.

An Italian Grand Tour White Alabaster Tazza

An Italian Grand Tour White Alabaster Tazza A fine Grand Tour Italian white Alabaster Tazza , Ca. 1800 A round molded basin on a fluted trumpet-foot, raised on a square base. Nice patina and overall good condition . H. 20,5 cm. D. 34 cm.   Click here to request more information about this item.

Large Pair of early 19th. century Grand Tour bronz

Large Pair of early 19th. century Grand Tour bronze Tazzas A fine and rare decorative pair of Grand Tour Bronze Tazzas of large scale on Sienna marble plints . The handles , which attach to the underside of the bowls are leaf-moulded and employ scroll work that finished in Serpent heads . The bases are in quality vivid yellow Sienna marble . Very nice smooth patina and good condition .H 34 cm. Click here to request more information about this item.

Marble Fountain Mask of the Green Man

Marble Fountain Mask of the Green Man A Renaissance Carrara marble Fountain mask of the Green Man ; The Green Man is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs spring. Green Man type foliate heads first appears in England during the early 12th century deriving from those of France, and were especially popular in the Gothic architecture ofthe 13th. to 15th. century. 32 cm H   Click here to request more information about this item.

Flemish 17th. century Corpus Christi

Flemish 17th. century Corpus Christi This Christ is in a highly expressive pose, with a strong sense of movement, emotion and suffering conveyed in the facial expression and body positioning. The anatomy would be rendered with great attention to detail, with visible ribs, tendons, and muscles, emphasizing Christ's suffering . The oak is aged over the centuries and therefore it has a nice patina . No arms .97 cm Click here to request more information about this item.

Sterling Silver Mirror by Tiffany & Co.

Sterling Silver Mirror by Tiffany & Co. A round mirror by Tiffany & Co. , crafted in sterling silver frame, hallmarked with the Tiffany & Co. signature , adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to any space. This mirror reflects the renewed quality and classic style that Tiffany & Co. is celebrated for , making it a perfect addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors . D 43 cm Click here to request more information about this item.

Anatomical didactic model

Anatomical didactic model Artist / Maker: A fine and rare Anatomical plaster didactical model of a femaleTorso with removable organs. By sculptor Franz Jozef Steger , professor Wilhelm His and Dr. Carl Ernst Bock. Ca. 1880, 63 cm H Click here to request more information about this item.