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Cameo with gold setting (9 kts); brooch. Victorian era, around 1860. Cameo with openwork die-cut gold mount (9 kts) decorated with a symmetrical composition based on opposing “ces”, simplified volutes and aventurated shapes in the equator of the piece (on both sides). The cameo itself, made in Cassius Cypraea (and therefore of the type known in the 19th century as a “coral”), presents a scene from classical mythology: on the left appears the Aurora, accompanied by a winged child with a torch (Phosphor , the morning star) and preceding the chariot of the Sun with four horses, which appears surrounded by the Hours and is driven by Apollo. Note the compositional and iconographic similarity between the scene and the fresco painted by Guido Reni between 1613 and 1614 in the Casino dell'Aurora Pallavicini (Rome, Italy), entitled “L'Aurora”, which, in addition, was often used as inspiration for works in different media throughout the 19th century. Weight: 20.29 gr.
· Size: 6,5x5,5x1 cms.
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Ref.: ZE101
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Pair of knockers. Wrought iron. Century XVI. Pair of door knockers made of wrought iron and composed of two nails with a ring to fix them to the wood and a shape similar to a horseshoe attached to them. The latter, flat, is decorated with geometric engravings of lines and circles along its surface. Compare it with pieces such as the 16th century Gothic knocker from the Lázaro Galdiano Museum (Madrid), Catalan pieces, etc.
· Size: 16x1,5x16 cms.
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Ref.: Z0208A
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Lectern. Wrought iron. Baluster 17th century; rest of the 20th century. Standing lectern made of wrought iron with three twisted “that” shaped legs with a disc in the center, a balustraded foot with different sections and a top part with straight stripes. This central axis consists of different sections (salomonic and balustraded, joined by a piece of discs and other moldings), and its lines are characteristic of grill work of the time (compare, for example, with the Choir Grille of the Cathedral of Valladolid, currently in the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and note their differences). Weight: 22kg.
· Size: 42x48x155 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0581
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Candlestick. Bronze. Holland, 18th century. Candlestick made of bronze that has a circular base formed by two prominent smooth moldings (a bull on top and perhaps a scotia or half-candle on the bottom), an axis with a vase-shaped central shape, and several discs and more moldings, and a decorated cylindrical upper part, again, with fine projections and smooth moldings.
· Size: 18x19x22 cms
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Ref.: ZF0780
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Spice rack. Silver. DE CASTRO, Damián. SANCHEZ SOTO, Juan. Spain, Córdoba, second half of the 18th century. With contrast markings. Silver spice rack in its color with a truncated conical body, a sinuous lower edge that rests on volute legs with plant motifs, a semi-spherical bowl without divisions, a lid with a domed hinge, and decorated with plant elements in high relief. The cover features a rose, surrounded by a line of dots that creates waves. The contrast marks place the creation of the piece in Córdoba, verified by Damián de Castro and by Juan Sánchez Soto (probably the son and brother of Cristóbal), in the second half of the 18th century. Typologically, it is a spice rack belonging to a somewhat peculiar tradition or model, common in Córdoba and Madrid but also present in Gerona, Antequera, etc. Weight: 87 grams.
· Size: 7,5x6x5 cms
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Ref.: ZF0982
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Spice rack. Silver. DE LUQUE Y LEYVA, Juan. Córdoba, 18th century. With contrast markings. Silver spice rack in its color with a truncated conical body, a sinuous lower edge that rests on volute legs with veined and floral motifs, a hemispherical bowl, a lid with a domed hinge, and decorated with highly relief plant elements. The contrast marks it presents identify it as a work from Córdoba from the 18th century, by Juan de Luque y Leyva or Leiva (1721-1779/80), which was the official marker of the city between 1772 and 1779/80. Typologically, it is a spice rack belonging to a somewhat peculiar tradition or model, common in Córdoba and Madrid but also present in Gerona, Antequera, etc. Weight: 68 grams.
· Size: 7x7x4,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF0983
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Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. Century XVI. Wall niche with a rectangular front opening topped by a venerated shape finished in gold with two polychrome angel heads in the corners, and a dark polychrome space with classicist elements in gold (candelieri with grotesques, lacework, scrolls, etc.). The base has a polygonal finish on the front, with the edge in a red tone, like the rest of the piece. This type of pedestal was very common in private oratories, both in civil environments (houses, etc.) and in religious environments (convents, chapels, etc.) to place and enhance small-format sculptures. Weight: 850 grams.
· Size: 18x9x47 cms.
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Ref.: ZF1204
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Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century. It has faults. Polychrome wood carving with golden elements that shows a standing child figure, dressed in a suit carved in the same piece decorated with plant elements and well-defined folds, and hair with curls concentrated on the top of the head and on the shoulders. sides of the face. Iconographically, it is a Baby Jesus. In terms of its style, it would be part of the Castilian school of Baroque. Weight: 1.3kg.
· Size: 16x16x43 cms
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Ref.: ZF1216
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Peace holder. Bronze. Century XVI. Peace holder made of bronze with a flat curved handle on the back that presents a relief decoration on the front organized by an architectural composition of classical influence common in the Renaissance. Under the columns on the sides there are two heraldic shields (without bonnet, cords with tassels in three levels) with a Latin cross in the middle area; The center shows a Birth of Christ under a veneered dome with winged angel heads in the corners; At the top and under a semicircular arch, there is the bust of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, facing front, with an inscription in capital letters (“STO /DOMI”, “BENEDITUS SER”) flanked by two perched birds.
· Size: 10,5x4x16 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0543B
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Cameo. Victorian mount, around 1850. Cameo with a beveled rose gold mount made of shell (Cassius Cypraea; therefore the type known in the 19th century as “coral”), with a figure sitting in the clouds holding a jug and a bowl from which an eagle eats. The theme, inspired by the classical mythology of Antiquity, is the personification of youth, called Junventas or Juventus (her figure ended up being assimilated with that of the Greek goddess Hebe, who also personified youth and helped the gods by filling their cups. with nectar, harnessed Hera's horses, etc.), accompanied by the eagle of Jupiter (Greek Zeus). This is a very common theme in 19th century jewelry, especially in cameos, as it is considered the quintessential emblem of the diligent, caring and responsible daughter. Weight: 7.83 grams
· Size: 4x5x1 cms
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Ref.: ZE103
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Reel candle holder. Bronze. Century XVI. Candlestick of the type known as “reel” due to the shape of its base made of bronze in its color. This typology can already be found in Spanish Gothic pieces, and has been very common since then. Throughout the following centuries, details such as the proportion of the base, its lines and the upper finish would vary, adapting it to the taste of each moment.
· Size: 13.5x13.5x13 cms
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Ref.: ZE315
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Reel candle holder. Bronze. Century XVI. Candlestick of the type known as “reel” due to the shape of its base made of bronze in its color. This typology can already be found in Spanish Gothic pieces, and has been very common since then. Throughout the following centuries, details such as the proportion of the base, its lines and the upper finish would vary, adapting it to the taste of each moment.
· Size: 13x13x14 cms
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Ref.: ZE316
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Pair of wrought iron fork fasteners. XVII century. Pair of fasteners made of wrought iron of the type called “fork” due to its shape. These types of pieces were used in furniture to secure tables, both dining rooms and bargueños or desks, being, for this reason, a very common piece of wrought iron. The spirals and balustraded parts date both to the Baroque.
· Size: 93x25 cms
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MISCELLANEOUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: Z6419B
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Mortar. Patinated bronze. XVII century. Patinated bronze mortar with a vented mouth, a throne-like conical body and a base enhanced with moldings that have a decoration of facing balusters. These balusters in relief reflect a clear influence of baroque models (heir, in turn, to the medieval ribs). Compare the present example with one preserved in the Museo del Greco (Toledo, Spain), similar in form and decoration. Weight; 4.9 kg.
· Size: 16x16x11 cms,
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Ref.: ZF0636
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Choir Mercy. Carved wood. Century XVI. Carved wooden Misericordia that surely belonged to a choir stall (see the upper flat part, which acts as a seat), decorated with a figurative relief combined with architectural elements of clear classicist influence. The human face has mustaches that transform into scrolls, somewhat reminiscent of English school works (Green Man). Weight: 1.1kg.
· Size: 36x10x23 cms.
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Ref.: ZF1172
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Gold brooch (14kts) with pendant and 10 garnets. Lady's brooch made of 14-karat gold formed by a first oval piece, which is attached to the fabric, with an oval shape. The profile has been highlighted by a cord turned in gold, leaving a composition at the top: two plant shapes on the sides, leaving the center for a lobed line (reminiscent of a flower), which frames a composition with a garnet round faceted central, flanked by four smaller ones, which alternate with gold pearls, located on another smooth turned cord. From the lower part of this area hangs, “in tremblant”, another circular element formed by a disc decorated in fine relief and highlighted by a cord, which also has a central garnet surrounded by four other smaller ones, also alternating with pearls of gold. A pineapple shape hangs from this piece, completing the composition of the jewel, reminiscent of Neoclassical works from the 19th century. Weight: 10.92g.
· Size: 5,9 x 4,3 cms
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Ref.: JBR1113
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Friar armchair. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th and 18th centuries. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of the back, low cut-out low profile chambrances joining the front legs with the rear legs and middle chambrances or stringers (the front one is carved with a relief of architectural motifs) joining the two front legs and the two rear ones, and simple armrests. In the present case, it is necessary to indicate that the chambrana, due to the relief, would be from the 18th century. The friar armchair, initially of Italian origin, became one of the most common pieces of Spanish furniture since its introduction in the 16th century, being characteristic of this and the 17th century and being recovered again in the historicist current of the 19th century. Being a tradition so deeply rooted in Spain, these types of models have never stopped being created.
· Size: 57,5x54x113 cms.
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Ref.: Z0672
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Friar armchair. Leather, walnut wood. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of the back, low cut-out low profile chambrances joining the front legs with the rear legs and middle chambrances or stringers (carved and recut the front one creating geometric motifs) joining the two front legs and the two rear ones, and simple armrests, with volute finishes. The friar armchair, initially of Italian origin, became one of the most common pieces of Spanish furniture since its introduction in the 16th century, being characteristic of this and the 17th century and being recovered again in the historicist current of the 19th century. Being a tradition so deeply rooted in Spain, these types of models have never stopped being created.
· Size: 61x54x111 cms.
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Ref.: Z0673
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Bow brooch. Silver, rhinestones. Towards the first third of the 20th century. With partial contrast marking. Bow-shaped brooch made of silver in its color with a needle on the back and a composition on the front combining white stones and lines of fine red stones enhancing the shape and lines of the piece. It has similarities to brooches from the firm Collingwood and Sons (Birmingham, England). Features a small, partial contrast mark on the pick.
· Size: 4x1x2,5 cms
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Ref.: Z4997
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Male head. Carved stone. Century XVI. Carved stone relief showing a male face turned to the right. It is necessary to highlight both the quality of the face and the striking detail of the beards fluttering as if moved by an imaginary wind, matching the hair to create the harmony sought in the Renaissance.
· Size: 20x18x19 cms.
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Ref.: ZE218
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Backgammon players, inspired by David Teniers The Younger. Framed ivory miniature (gilt bronze, metal, glass, textile); signed (Dupre). XIX century. Miniature that shows an interior with a series of characters of humble social class. In the center of the composition, the backgammon players are located, accompanied by various objects and other characters. In the lower right corner, a signature (“Dupre” appears; perhaps Léon-Victor Dupré, French artist who was born in Limoges in 1816 and died in Paris in 1879, known for his landscapes and a disciple of his brother Jules Dupré, was part of the Barbizon School). The frame, made of gilded bronze, presents a classically influenced banded decoration on its front, an openwork bow finish on the upper part, and pieces on the back that allow it to be placed on a flat surface or hung. Compare the painting attributed to David Teniers the Younger in the National Gallery, London, titled Backgammon Players, probably made between 1640 and 1645; and, above all, with that of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, attributed to the same master and dated between 1635 and 1637, also titled Backgammon Players.
· Size: 11,5x6x11,5 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0528
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Peace holder. Bronze. Century XVI. Peace holder made of bronze with a flat handle on the back that presents a light relief decoration on the front. Under a crown of openwork plant elements with a clear Renaissance taste, there is an architectural composition with columns framing a figure of Christ sitting on the throne.
· Size: 7,5x3x10,5 cms
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MISCELLANEOUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0538
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Peace holder, according to models from the 16th century. Silver. Twentieth century. With contrast markings. Pencil holder made of silver with a flat handle on the back, which presents a light relief decoration on the front framed in an architectural composition of classical influence. Under the columns on the sides there are two heraldic shields and a Latin cross in the middle area; The center shows a Birth of Christ under a veneered dome with winged angel heads in the corners; Flanked by two birds, under the upper top in the shape of a semicircular arch, is the bust of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, facing forward and holding a staff.
· Size: 10,5x5x16 cms.
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MISCELLANEOUS;OTHER OBJECTS
Ref.: ZF0540
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Cupid. Enameled porcelain. Possibly Meissen, 19th century. With sticker on the base. Presents restorations. Porcelain figure that has an oval and golden base on which Cupid is presented reclining, characterized as usual by his wings, his bow and his quiver with arrows. In addition, he carries a torch and appears with a garland of leaves. The piece presents strong similarities with figures found on Meissen clocks, dated to the 19th century. VL Veneziani was a store with its main headquarters on Rome's Via Frattina (and another business on Via Gregoriana) specialized in selling antique and antique-style paintings, furniture and porcelain. Works related to this trade are preserved in several private collections and the Fondazione Federico Zeri of the Università di Bologna.
· Size: 19x13x20 cms. s/base: 19x12x17 cms
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Ref.: ZF0910
