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Cross of the Order of Preachers or habit of Saint Dominic. Gilt bronze, enamel. 17th century. A habit or badge with the fleur-de-lis cross of the Order of Preachers, also known as the Order of Saint Dominic or Dominicans, made of gilt bronze and decorated with black and white enamels on the front (the back is plain, with the metal visible). This emblem was commonly used by members (relatives) of the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition, as Pope Gregory IX entrusted this order with the persecution of heretics in the bull "Ille humani generis". The Order of Preachers—Latin: Ordo Praedicatorum, abbreviated OP—also known as the Dominican Order or the Order of Saint Dominic, was founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III in 1216. Its members, when they do, wear a white habit with a scapular and a rosary of twenty mysteries (formerly fifteen) attached to the waist, and a black cape, worn in the choir. Until the 20th century, the tonsure was common. This type of habit or badge is believed to derive from sewn examples and appears frequently in 17th-century portraits, although, as it is a medal used practically from that time onward, it is difficult to date and relatively abundant.
· Size: 6x0.2x6.5 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;JEWELRY
Ref.: ZF1553
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Latch. Wrought iron. 18th century. An iron element made up of several pieces tightly joined together, featuring simple decoration with rings and other details, used to close a door or window. These types of pieces were very common in the construction of important residences. 1 unit available
· Size: 30x13x250 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: Z3485E
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Pair of andiels. Blued and gilded bronze, iron. 19th century. Decorated fireplace andirons, featuring vine leaves and bunches of grapes on the side pieces and in the center of the horizontal section, with the metalwork reminiscent of the plant. These three elements or areas are visually linked by an openwork piece, decorated more simply with motifs inspired by Neoclassicism.
· Size: 36x45x45 cms.
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MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0126
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Candlestick. Bronze. 17th-18th centuries. Bronze candlestick with a circular base and shaft combining discs, balustraded forms, smooth areas, concave and convex moldings of varying widths, etc., creating a dynamic profile typical of this type of piece since the Baroque period in several European schools, and reminiscent in some details of the so-called spool candlesticks. Weight: 520 g.
· Size: 21x21x55 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0491
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Frame. Carved and gilded wood. 18th century. A rectangular frame with a semicircular finial at the top center, crowned by a composition of leaves and elements of the Passion of Christ (Crown of Thorns, Nails, etc.), decorated with a series of bands, alternating plain ones with two bands of different pearl strands. While the 18th century is known for Rococo, it is not the only artistic style of the period: the decoration and forms of the frame show a closer affinity with ancient Roman art, a common influence in Neoclassicism.
· Size: 44x8x81 cms
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;FRAMES
Ref.: ZF0527
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Small sword. Metal, leather. Royal Factory of Toledo, towards the end of the 19th-20th century Small sword with a hilt bearing the Infantry emblem and a simplified Spanish coat of arms on the other side, a cap with the monogram of King Alfonso XIII, and a wire-wrapped grip. It features a Toledo-style blade (inscribed “Fca de Toledo”) and a slightly curved scabbard combining leather and metal. Compare with the 1901 Infantry Officer's Small Sword.
· Size: 12x2x97 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0575
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Oval box. Silver. 19th century. With contrast markings. Oval box with a flat lid, made of silver, partially gilt, decorated on the exterior with figurative scenes and framed landscapes, geometric motifs arranged in a band, and architectural and vegetal designs. The Rococo influence is evident, for example, in the frames chosen for the landscapes on the body of the piece and in the figurative scene on the lid. Weight: 96 grams. Hallmarks are located on the inside.
· Size: 6x4,3x2,2 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;SILVER
Ref.: ZF0690
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Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century. A pair of stirrups composed of a carved wooden block, crescent-shaped at the front and decorated on the exterior with geometric and vegetal motifs, and an iron casing. As metal was reserved for other uses during the 18th century, wood began to be used more frequently for making stirrups in Chile. The shape of this pair, which follows a common typology of the period, appears to have derived from Asturian pieces, preferred over metal stirrups for their protection from water, branches, etc. The development of craftsmanship, particularly by the Jesuits in the area, led to this type of carving and decoration, which survives to this day.
· Size: 16x20x17 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0933
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Glazed ceramic spice rack. Talavera de la Reina, 18th century. A three-bowl spice rack in the shape of an equilateral triangle, made of ceramic and decorated with high-temperature glazes typical of Talavera polychromy: manganese black for the rims and antimony oranges and yellows, copper green, and cobalt blue. It is a classically styled piece with clean lines that define the different parts of the structure, well-organized decoration, and minimalist motifs that nonetheless evoke the Greco-Roman ornamental repertoire, such as the palmette and the acanthus leaf.
· Size: 16x14x4,5 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;CERAMIC
Ref.: ZF1255
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Advertising poster, Magin Rubio Factory. Paper or cardboard. Spain, possibly around 1900. The Magin Rubio Chocolate and Shortbread Factory was located in a modernist mansion built by Eduardo Sánchez Eznarriaga in the early 20th century to house both the production facilities and the residence of the company's founder, Magín Rubio González. Today, it houses the Astorga Chocolate Museum.
· Size: 22,5x0,1x34,5 cms
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;GRAPHIC WORK
Ref.: ZF135437
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Hunters, pair of ceiling panels. Porcelain. Possibly Germany, 19th century. A pair of wall plaques with metal hanging fittings at the top and a polychrome figurative relief decoration on the front. One depicts a horseman dressed in furs, accompanied by a fox (probably), and the other shows a woman, also on horseback, hunting a feline (possibly a tiger). Their style is reminiscent of 19th-century Meissen porcelain.
· Size: 31x31x6 cms
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;CERAMIC
Ref.: ZF1387
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“Sollene transportation of the corpse of Maria Luisa di Borbone (…)”. Framed engraving. Rome, Italy, [Sl : sn, 1819]. Framed engraving titled below the image as “TRASPORTO SOLENNE DEL CADAVERE DI MARIA LUISA DI BORBONE REGINA DELLE SPAGNE E DELLE INDIE / Dalla Basilica Liberiana alla Vaticana il di 10 Jannajo del MDCCCXIX” which also presents the names of those responsible for it. “Gio.Petrini incise” appears on the right (Giovanni Petrini was an Italian engraver who worked in Rome and Paris, prospering between 1810 and 1812) and “Filip. Ferrari inventó, i disegnó” can be seen towards the left (Filippo Ferrari is dated between 1819 and 1897). It represents the funeral procession held on the occasion of the transfer of the body of the deceased Maria Luisa of Parma, wife of Charles IV, in Rome, from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to the Basilica of St. Peter, also detailing the Roman confraternities, religious orders and high officials who attended (legend under the image).
· Size: 101x2,5x80 cms. int: 53,5x74,5 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;GRAPHIC WORK
Ref.: ZF1471
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Mortar with pestle. Bronze. 17th century. Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and slightly outward-facing mouth, decorated with a series of smooth horizontal moldings arranged both at the bottom and the top and with simple vertical elements (which still maintain slight balustraded shapes) derived from the ribs that these examples used to have in the medieval Spanish school.
· Size: 13x13x8,5 cms
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;MORTARS
Ref.: ZF0966
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Poseidon or Neptune with a hippocampus. Glazed porcelain. Europe, 19th century. A glazed porcelain figurine with a circular base, decorated with openwork elements and Rococo-inspired motifs enhanced with touches of gold, depicting a bearded, semi-nude male figure standing in a purple and white cloak, accompanied by a half-horse, half-fish monster. The figure is the classical god Poseidon or Neptune, and the creature is known as a hippocampus. This type of work was common in several prominent porcelain factories throughout the 19th century, especially Meissen, but also Chelsea (whose mark is an anchor) and Samson, for example.
· Size: 6x7x15 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;CERAMIC
Ref.: ZF0995
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Baluster-style vase. Porcelain. Taisho period, Japan, 1912-1926. With markings on the base. A baluster-shaped vase (named for its shape) made of Hirado porcelain, glazed in brown with iron oxide glaze, and featuring two scepter-shaped handles at the top. Hirado porcelain is a type produced primarily in Mikawachi, Sasebo, and Nagasaki, in the former feudal territory of Hirado, who owned the kilns and was responsible for production. The Taisho period, under the reign of Emperor Taisho, lasted from July 30, 1912, to December 25, 1926.
· Size: 15x15x27 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;CERAMIC
Ref.: ZF1109
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Devotional plaque, Saint Anthony of Padua. Bronze. Spanish School, 17th century. A rectangular bronze devotional plaque with a ring at the top, a molded frame, and a figurative relief on the front. It depicts a man in a habit, standing, holding a book in one hand (on which the Christ Child is depicted) and a cross in the other, resting on his shoulder. Two pedestals are shown, one with a skull and the other with books. Compare with the one in the Metropolitan Museum (inventory 2012.545.12), dated to the early 17th century. Weight: 146 grams.
· Size: 7,1 x 0,5 x 11,4 cm
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF1416N
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Devotional plaque, Saint Benedict of Nursia. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century. A rectangular bronze devotional plaque with a ring at the top, a molded frame, and a relief sculpture on the front. It depicts a man in a habit, standing, holding a staff and a book in one hand, with a sunburst or burst of glory in the upper left corner, and a book and mitre in the lower section. This is Saint Benedict of Nursia, a Christian monk considered the founder of monasticism in the West and venerated as a saint by the Catholic, Orthodox, and Lutheran Churches. Weight: 130 grams.
· Size: 7 x 0,4 x 11 cm.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF1416Q
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Latch. Wrought iron. 18th century. An iron element made up of several pieces tightly joined together, featuring simple decoration with rings and other details, used to close a door or window. These types of pieces were very common in the construction of important residences. 3 units available. Price per unit
· Size: 290x30 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: Z3485C
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Devotional medal, Saint James the Apostle. Gilt bronze. 17th century. A devotional openwork medal depicting Saint James the Apostle in the center, standing on a pedestal and holding a staff and a book, surrounded by a wreath of leaves tied with two bows above and below. Similar examples can be found in the Museum of Pilgrimages in Santiago de Compostela.
· Size: 5x0.5x6 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;JEWELRY
Ref.: Z5091
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Wall-mounted holy water font. Bronze. Spain, 17th century. Small holy water font designed to be placed on a wall, which has a container decorated with moldings and architectural elements and a plaque, at the top, cut with plant and architectural elements highlighting two angels with elements of the Passion and an image of the Virgin Mary (with iconography of the Immaculate) with the Child Jesus.
· Size: 7,5x9x22 cms
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MISCELLANEUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0928
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Triangular spice rack. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century. It shows damage. Triangular spice rack made of glazed ceramic, decorated with a relief element in the center of the three sides and a series of motifs painted in brown, yellow, and green on both the top and the sides. Typologically, this is a very common model in the workshops of Talavera de la Reina, although not exclusive to this center.
· Size: 14x13x5 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;CERAMIC
Ref.: ZF0940
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Coffee set. Glazed porcelain. Royal Vienna, Austria, early 20th century. With marks on the base of pieces. Two broken cups. This glazed porcelain coffee set comprises a tray, six cups and saucers, a lidded sugar bowl, and a lidded carafe. While the classical influence is evident in the piece (gold garlands, shapes, plant motifs, colors, etc.), it's worth noting that the tray was inspired by George Sheridan Knowles' 1908 oil painting, "Summer Pleasures on the River." The term "Royal Vienna" refers to a specific style of porcelain associated with the porcelain manufactured in Vienna (Kaiserlich privilegierte Porcellain Fabrique), founded in 1718 by Claude du Paquier, an official of the Viennese imperial court. The factory closed in 1864, but its name was revived by the Augarten Vienna Porcelain Factory in 1923.
· Size: 32x32x15 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;CERAMIC
Ref.: ZF1147
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Advertising poster, Marín Hermanos, Warehousemen and Exporters of Wines and Cognacs, Jerez de la Frontera. Cardboard. Berlin, first half of the 20th century. Casa Marín Hermanos was founded in 1896 by Vicente and José María, who had previously worked as traveling salesmen for Jerez brands. Records show that they were awarded a Gold Medal at the 1896 Lugo Regional Exhibition. The specialties mentioned on the poster (Amontillado Tres Cortados and Los Dos Hermanos) are listed in R. Mena y Sobrino's "Reseña de Bodegas de Jerez" (Jerez, Litografía Jerezana Vicario, 1900). The poster was printed by Manes & Co. of Berlin, Germany.
· Size: 32x0,1x49 cms
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;GRAPHIC WORK
Ref.: ZF135404
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Advertising poster, J. Leña Rendón & Cia. Warehousemen and Exporters of Fine Wines and Cognacs, Jerez de la Frontera. Cardboard. Valencia, Spain, first half of the 20th century. Advertising poster printed in Valencia by Lit. S. Durá for the company, J. Leña Rendón & Cia. Almacenistas y Esportadores de Vinos Finos y Cognacs, Jerez de la Frontera, founded in 1885 and known then for Gayarre cognac, among other specialties. It appears mentioned in the Review of Jerez Wineries by R. Mena y Sobrino (Jerez, Litografía Jerezana Vicario, 1900).
· Size: 33x0,1x50 cms
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEUS;GRAPHIC WORK
Ref.: ZF135405
