Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 17th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.
Miniature pendant- double-sided painted fixed under glass representing the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, yellow gold frame decorated with spiral patterns in enamelled polychromy.
Spain
17th century
Mastery chest transformed in a jewelry box in gilded polychrome wood opening on 5 velvet lined drawers inside, locks and handles in gilded metal.
19th century
France
Pair of sconces in the shape of deer heads in terracotta painted natural, glass eyes.
Germany,
19th century
Miniature on ivory “Portrait of a veiled young woman” mounted in brooch, vermeille frame, bevelled glass protection,
signed Jean-Urbin Guérin, French draftsman and miniature painter (1760-1836).
Early 19th century
France
“Mother and daughter”, oval miniature painted in gouache on ivory in an oval hoop to hang in gilded bronze.
Around 1780
Amazing pair of human-sized carved and gilded wooden hands. Probably part of a processions statue – Capitpote.
Late 18th century
Italy
Painted apple grey wooden rocking horse, original mane, sulphide eyes, original tacks, “Rambler Liverpool” label.
Liverpool, England
late 19th century.
Rare polychrome majolica inkwell in the shape of a foot with a Roman shoe.
Late XVI century
Deruta, Italy
“Pure Greek beauty, supple and dignified (…) who gazes with calm indifference at the crowds who gaze at him speechless.”