Gold ring set with a cameo on agate.
19th century
France
Watercolor on paper “Portrait of Charles Charpentier” auctioneer, son of the painter Jacques Denis Charpentier made by his sister Céleste Charpentier in 1830.
Circa 1830
France
“Guardian angel” in polychrome wood represented with wings accompanied by a child. The figure of the guardian angel is present in the Scriptures, the rise of its cult can be dated to the end of the Middle Ages and located in Spain.
Spain
18th century
This painting, located in the entourage of the Flemish painter Frans Snyders, illustrates an animal scene full of movement and liveliness. Two dogs play together energetically, one lying on its back while the other seems to dominate it, in an interaction typical of the animal world. On the right, a cat watches the scene warily, ready to react to the slightest unexpected event.
Cylinder desk with slats in rosewood and precious wood with flower marquetry.
Louis XV period, 18th century
France
Large flat desk, all black lacquered sides opening with three drawers in a row. It rests on nicely curved legs enhanced with a decoration of bronzes with heads of figures and hooves, top covered in old brown leather surrounded by wood and an ingot mold.
Regency period, 18th century
France
Oil on canvas representing a mastiff and its puppies in an outbuilding, after the original by Christophe Huet (1700-1759) found in the private collection of Count Alarico Palmieri.
19th century
England
On the latter, a precise inscription identifies the subject: “All’ Illustrissimo Signor”, followed by “Il Nobile Signore Gio Giacomo Marastoni”. The date 1760, inscribed in Roman numerals (MDCXL), adds temporal authenticity to the work and testifies to its historical context.
Surprising head in painted raw wood, probably a hat fad.
France
1920s
Chandelier with 4 arms of lights in sheet metal with porcelain flowers.
Italy
Circa 1900