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Washing machine. Metal, etc. SKRAT, model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945. A metal washing machine with an electric motor that drives a circular container (a "drum"), which moves the clothes. It has a water inlet on the lower right side and several valves and levers, as well as four circular feet for better support on the floor and to prevent the machine from moving while in operation. Leonard Ryznar (or Rýznar) was the founder of the Skrat company, which produced several models similar to this one, very popular among those who could afford them in certain areas of Europe in the 20th century. As indicated on the machine itself, it is the P-7 model, produced around 1945. Around the beginning of the 19th century, several washing machines were developed, consisting of a wooden box into which the clothes were placed and a manually operated system that moved them. Another variation included machines with a drum in which the clothes were pressed to wring them out. Electric washing machines were not invented until the beginning of the 20th century (these appliances were already being advertised in the United States in 1904; apparently, the first one in Europe appeared somewhat later), becoming a mass-market appliance from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, and in developed Western Europe, an everyday appliance from around 1960.
· Size: 96x64x82 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0413
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Bottle rack. Polychrome iron. 20th century. A tall cabinet with curved legs and double doors at the front features iron shelves (double wires on each shelf) for storing bottles. It is decorated with curved rods and bunches of grapes on the front, a simple latticework on the other sides, and decorative finials and curves at the top.
· Size: 85x46x190 cms.
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Ref.: ZE250
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A flat, octagonal box with a key lock, decorated with exquisite marquetry. On the lid, the vegetal motifs are arranged around a delicate central element; on the sides, a band of symmetrical vegetal elements is placed beneath another band of elegant and simple geometric motifs, so as not to detract from the former. The motifs on the box are reminiscent of Boulle-style marquetry in their delicacy and design.
· Size: 53x53x18 cms.
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Ref.: Z0516
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Anatomical model of the skeletal system. Circa 1950. On a square base and supported upright with a metal rod stands the skeleton, an anatomical model of human bones widely used since the 18th century in Faculties and Schools of Surgery, Medicine, etc.
· Size: 35x35x160 cms.
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Ref.: Z2676
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Fire hose cart. Possibly from the first third of the 20th century. Two-wheeled cart for carrying the hose, normally pulled by the firefighters themselves in case of use, which also has a box at the front to store tools, heads and metal parts for use with the hose, and another auxiliary hose.
· Size: 220x130x102 cms
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Ref.: Z1009B
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Mahogany wood brazier box, 18th century. The box, circular in profile and decorated with curvilinear skirts at the bottom and nails with vegetal motifs at the top, rises on claw-shaped feet with balls. The central cavity houses the charcoal container, which has two handles adorned with scallop shells. This type of furniture was widely used in homes as a heating system or for purifying the air (by burning olive pits), varying in style and decoration according to the family's status.
· Size: 87x87x20 cms.
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Ref.: Z0446
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Chapel. Walnut wood. 17th century. A chapel for a private oratory, crafted from carved walnut and decorated with classically inspired architectural elements (broken triangular pediment, moldings, etc.) but with a clear Baroque influence, as well as certain touches reminiscent of Italian examples (particularly the columns with their carved undulations). The importance of classicism and the predominance of a simple architectural composition were common features of Spanish Baroque altars, alongside more exuberant ones.
· Size: 80x14x115 cms.
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Ref.: Z0607
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Two bronze candlesticks. 20th century. Two virtually identical bronze candlesticks with triangular bases on legs (these adorned with vegetal motifs ending in claws holding balls) and vase-shaped stems terminating in a disc from which the candle holder extends. In some details, they recall 17th-century Baroque examples, while in others they more closely resemble later examples. This blending of styles was common in 19th-century art. Weight: 12 kg.
· Size: 21x20x63 cms.
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Ref.: Z0413A
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Ewer with basin. Glazed porcelain. Moritz Zdekauer, Altrohlau, Czech Republic, late 19th century. With markings on the base. A set of ewer and tray decorated with bands of floral motifs in vibrant shades of blue, red, and gold. The center of the ewer features a female figure, a motif found in many of the factory's pieces and hand-painted, which may have been created by an artist named Asti. The tray displays two other tondos with female portraits, in the same style. The marks on the base identify the piece as a work made at the Moritz Zdekauer factory in Altrohlau (now in the Czech Republic, but formerly part of the Habsburg Empire). It operated between 1884 and 1909, changing its brand to MZ Altrolau from that date onward, continuing its work until 1945. After World War II, it was nationalized and continued under the name Starorolsky Porcelan Moritz Zdekauer.
· Size: 48x8x42 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0023
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Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Sculpture, carved wood, glass, metal. Second half of the 18th century. A carved wooden chapel with vase-shaped decoration at the top of the railing and balusters, reminiscent of the Baroque style, features three of its four sides in clear glass and is raised slightly on circular legs. Inside, a gilded background (on the fourth side of the chapel, highlighting a carved and polychrome vegetal composition) and a polychrome sculpture of the Immaculate Conception surrounded by alternating flat, undulating, pointed, and circular rays of light are visible. The sculpture stands on a pedestal and wears a white tunic and a blue mantle; Mary stands on the Orb of Creation, in which a serpent (associated with Sin) appears. The sculpture shows a clear influence of Spanish Baroque models, as well as certain details, such as the pose, that can be linked to Neoclassicism. This blending and the persistence of Baroque influence are common in 18th-century Spanish sculpture.
· Size: 38,5x38x65 cms virgen
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Ref.: Z0252
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Pair of paired pilasters. Mother carved, polychromed and gilded. 17th century. A pair of moldings made of carved, polychrome, and gilded wood, composed of pilasters, curves, etc., paired together and decorated with architectural elements of marked classical influence and clean lines. The lines displayed in their profiles link them to the Baroque period.
· Size: 17x12x74 cms.
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Ref.: Z2511
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Window frame. Carved stone. 20th century. A window frame carved from natural stone, decorated with scrolls and bands with knots reminiscent of ancient Celtic art, as well as a checkerboard pattern that can be linked to examples of Spanish Romanesque architecture, among other styles, and scrolls of classical influence. This type of piece was traditionally crafted to enhance openings in prominent residences.
· Size: 108x114 cms. int 51x100 cms.
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Ref.: Z5657
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Pair of fireplace andirons. Iron. 19th century. A pair of iron fireplace andirons, each consisting of a horizontal piece to be placed under the firewood and a decorative front section (comprising a rectangular plate ending in two opposing volutes and a vertical piece resembling a column, topped with a flat disc). While elements such as the volutes appear in Romanesque ironwork, the lines of the andirons are more reminiscent of Neoclassical examples in some details.
· Size: 32x80x70 cms.
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Ref.: Z5802
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Votive lamp. Bronze. 18th century. A bronze lamp for lighting with oil and candles, of the type commonly used in churches, hanging from vaults, arches, etc. Sometimes, and especially when made of silver, they are known as tabernacle lamps because of their usual placement. The form and decorative elements of this piece are reminiscent of Neoclassical models, while retaining details more common in 17th-century Baroque designs.
· Size: 45x45x120 cms.
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Ref.: Z0707
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Gas lamp in glass, gilt bronze and enameled porcelain. 19th century A pedestal adorned with rocaille and medallions serves as the base for the porcelain vase decorated with roses, which forms the body of the lamp and features two metal handles. The top houses the valve for controlling the gas flow, and the flame is protected by a glass cylinder encased in a carved, pink glass flower. While not neglecting the functionality of these pieces, considerable time and effort have been dedicated to the decorative aspects, as this lamp is intended for a prestigious interior.
· Size: 30x30x85 cms.
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Ref.: Z6222
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Bronze bell. India, 20th century. This bronze bell has a tall, oval-shaped body at its base and is almost rectangular in height. Its elaborate upper section features smooth areas and figures made of the same material. In addition, it is decorated with fine reliefs of geometric and floral motifs concentrated in specific areas throughout the piece.
· Size: 47x47x100 cms
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Ref.: ZF0859
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17th century Transformed into a bracket.
· Size: 38,5x26x15 cms.
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Ref.: Z0668
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Double door with castanet frame. Pine wood. Spain, 17th century. Double-leaf door made of pine wood with a decoration of rectangular panels arranged in rows and a castanet-style frame (so named for the decorative elements). Although panels were a common element in the Renaissance, they continued to be used during this period and long afterward.
· Size: Puertas 177x94,5 cms c/Marco 184x107 cms.
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Ref.: Z0696
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Pair of wall sconces. Bronze, glass. Empire style, France, circa 1900. Both are virtually identical; each wall sconce features three light points and a design and lines that reflect the classical influence of the style to which they belong. Note the palm fronds, scrolls, smooth moldings, etc. This type of lighting fixture was common in prominent interiors.
· Size: 34x22x52 cms.
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Ref.: Z0776
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· Size: 40x27x52 cms.
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Ref.: Z0777
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Three volumes, God and his works (…). Barcelona, J. Verdaguer, 1843 and 1841. Set of three bound volumes matching (with title and numbers 1, 2 and 4 on the spine) with the books: -God and His Works. Album of 230 very fine plates opened on steel. Complement to those that accompany the Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History. (…) Barcelona, J. Verdaguer Printing House, 1843. -Album of quadrupeds. Collection of 148 open steel plates for the illustration of the Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History. Barcelona, J. Verdaguer Printing Press, 1841. -God and His Works. Album of Birds. Collection of 188 open steel plates for the illustration of the Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History. Barcelona, J. Verdaguer Printing House, 1841.
· Size: 15x12x22 cms
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Ref.: Z2223
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Still. Iron and copper trivet. 19th century. A globular still with four handles made of another metal and an extended neck, which has a lid and a pipe to expel the condensed liquid after distillation.
· Size: 115x80x125 cms.
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Ref.: Z3693
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Blacksmith's bellows. Pine wood, wrought iron, leather. 18th century. Bellows made of carved pine wood and reinforced wrought iron, finished with leather and tacks.
· Size: 175x90x25 cms.
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Ref.: Z5658
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Pair of wall sconces. Bronze. 20th century. Pair of wall sconces with three light points each made of bronze and decorated with elements reminiscent of Empire and Neoclassical style works of French origin, mainly (female masks, plant motifs, strings of pearls, etc.).
· Size: 29x17x67 cms.
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Ref.: Z0776A
