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Cameo, Apollo and Marsyas. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Cameo or intaglio depicting the bound satyr Marsyas, Apollo standing and holding a lyre, and Olympus kneeling. Compare this piece with the so-called Seal of Nero, an intaglio belonging to Lorenzo de' Medici (Farnese Collection) that is in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy. Such pieces were produced in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,6x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128411
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Cameo or intaglio, Hercules against the Lernaean Hydra. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The scene depicts Hercules, holding aloft the club, as he battles the Hydra, a multi-headed monster, in one of his twelve labours. Such pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,9x0,2x2,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF128413
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Cameo or intaglio, Boy with bird. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The figure of the boy holding a bird can be compared, due to its resemblance (in fact, it is based on it), to the Roman sculpture of the same theme in the Villa Borghese in Rome (Italy), of which numerous "copies" were made in various media (sculptures, cameos, intaglios, etc.). This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 1,6x0,4x2,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF128414
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Cameo or intaglio, dancer. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The female figure, in a dancing attitude and holding a vessel, can be identified with a dancing Maenad. These divine female beings often appeared in the procession of the god Bacchus (Dionysus), differing from the Bacchantes or Bassarides in that the latter were mortal. This type of piece was created in significant numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,2x2,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF128415
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Cameo or intaglio, Pope. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. A line as a frame highlights the male profile depicted, identified (possibly) with a Pope by the clothing he wears. This type of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by the travellers of the Grand Tour, often several being put together to make collections.
· Size: 2x0,2x2,4 cms
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Ref.: ZF128416
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Cameo or intaglio, Hercules against the Nemean lion. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The figurative representation of a muscular man wrestling with a lion is common in this type of neoclassical intaglio. It is considered to have been influenced by works by Pichler and Calandrelli, who in turn were inspired by an early piece by Nicolo. Poniatowski (etching by Thomas Worlidge, 1757, London British Museum, Dep. Prints and Drawings no. 1859.0709.889) made an engraving with this or a similar image. Such pieces were produced in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,4x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128417
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Cameo or intaglio, Emperor. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a relatively young man dressed in Roman armour and wearing a laurel wreath or diadem, in the manner of the Emperors of Ancient Rome. Such pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128418
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Cameo or intaglio, male portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Male profile with long hair and a moustache, following a fashion that can be seen, for example, in some portraits of the French king Louis XIII. This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to make collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,4x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128419
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Cameo or intaglio, male portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Male profile with short hair divided into wavy locks reminiscent, for example, of portraits of Julius Caesar and his dynasty. These types of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,4x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128420
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Cameo or intaglio, Lady. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a woman with her hair tied back in a bun and adorned with a ribbon, following the usual way of depicting prominent ladies of Ancient Rome. This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 1,4x0,3x1,8 cms
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Ref.: ZF128421
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Cameo or intaglio. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. It features a half-naked human figure holding an object in one hand and pointing at it with the other. This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,4x0,2x1,8 cms
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Ref.: ZF128422
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Cameo or intaglio, Cupid leading lions. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. In the foreground, we can see a naked, winged child figure, Cupid (or Eros, god of love), leading two lions, who are pulling a chariot (note the wheel). These scenes were common in divine processions, especially in the case of Cybele or Mars. These types of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 2,5x0,4x1,7 cms
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Ref.: ZF128423
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Cameo or intaglio, portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a young man, dressed in what appears to be a tunic, with no other elements that allow us to identify him. This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to make collections.
· Size: 1,2x0,3x1,7 cms
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Ref.: ZF128424
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Intaglio or cameo, Hippocampus. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. A sea monster, called a hippocampus and usually associated with the god Poseidon, can be seen, with the lower part (chest down) in the shape of a fish and the upper part of a horse. Note the appearance of a rider and waves alluding to the sea. These types of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to make collections.
· Size: 1,2x0,2x1,6 cms
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Ref.: ZF128425
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Intaglio or cameo, portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a young man, with short curly hair, and wearing a large necklace or neck ornament. These types of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 0,8x0,2x1,1 cms
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Ref.: ZF128426
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Intaglio or cameo, Muse. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. A female figure stands, robed and carrying a harp, with a sculpture on a column behind her. This may be a Muse, so common that even Wedgewood was inspired by the base of this figure: compare the works of John Flaxman, dated c. 1780. Such pieces were produced in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 3x0,7x3,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF128427
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Cameo or intaglio, possibly Venus and Cupid. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. A female figure is shown lying down, half-naked, holding a jug or amphora in her hand, while a winged, naked child is seen raising an object to its mouth. This may be the goddess Venus with her son, Cupid or Eros. This type of piece was created in large numbers as it was highly prized as a souvenir by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 2,5x0,2x1,8 cms
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Ref.: ZF128428
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Intaglio or cameo, portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a relatively young man, with wavy hair, divided into locks, reminiscent of ancient Roman portraits of certain emperors (Julio-Claudian dynasty, for example). These types of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 1,6x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128429
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Trombone in gold metal. Decorative use. Brass wind instrument with mouthpiece, bell and rod made of gold-plated metal. The trombone's rise in orchestration began in 1767, and it was widely used in religious music from the Baroque period onwards. Its popularity only increased in the 19th century thanks to the symphony orchestra. Non-functional decorative use.
· Size: 104x17x18 cms.
DECORATION
DECORATION COMPLEMENTS
Ref.: AP015
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Enameled porcelain figurine. “Shepherd pair”. Inspired by models from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. The scene is set in a highly idealised natural setting, as is normal in this type of bucolic compositions highly appreciated in art since the 18th century. A ram, a basket of flowers and a birdcage complete the composition, in which the protagonists appear dressed in the fashion of the upper class of the late 18th century. The figure is inspired by works produced by the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France). Weight: 1.5 kg
· Size: 22x16x21 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN
Ref.: S4770
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Pair of enamelled porcelain figurines. “Peasant musicians”. Inspired by models from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France). Both figures are dressed in the fashion of 18th century peasants, but very idealised and with mixtures of upper class clothing. This type of bucolic scenes or figures were highly appreciated in Rococo art, and have since been produced in the main porcelain factories of Europe. The enamelling and the type unite the works with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France).
· Size: 8x8x23 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN
Ref.: S4819
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Pair of enamelled porcelain figurines. “Two children”. The girl is shown dressed in a luxurious dress, sitting barefoot and holding a basket of flowers. The boy is sitting on a stump. These types of idealised figures of childhood were highly appreciated since they began to be made in porcelain in the 18th century in all European factories. The two figures were inspired by works from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France).
· Size: 13x11x23 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN
Ref.: S5045
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“Young people”. Pair of enamelled porcelain figures. Each of the two circular bases features shapes inspired by 18th-century Rococo. Both the young man and the girl are holding flowers and are dressed in clothes inspired by the fashions of the late 18th or early 19th centuries. The influence of the work of important European porcelain manufacturers is clear both in the subject matter of the figures and in their colours.
· Size: 9x9x23 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN
Ref.: S5055
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Table lamp in the shape of a vase in patinated metal. Without shade. A circular base serves as the base of the work, in the shape of a stylized truncated cone vase or jar and decorated with a garland flanked by waves below and squares between fine moldings above. Weight: 3 kg
· Size: 26x26x60 cms.
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AUXILIARY LIGHTING
Ref.: AS112
