Fabio Finotti
Bompiani

In un momento storico in cui i flussi migratori invitano a ripensare il ruolo e l'identità dei paesi europei, Fabio Finotti ci conduce attraverso i diversi significati che l'idea di "patria" ha avuto nei secoli, a partire dal laboratorio in cui queste diverse concezioni si sono confrontate: l'Italia. Dall'idea di Virgilio che vedeva la patria come qualcosa da costruire (invece che un dato naturale), all'idea di impero come somma di diversità di Carlo Magno, passando per l'idea romantica di Foscolo e Manzoni e la retorica del fascismo, fino alla nostalgia degli espatriati di Little Italy, questo libro ci ricorda che l'Italia è il frutto di una straordinaria e mutevole "invenzione culturale".

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Franco Sciardelli editore

Italy, XIX Century

Armchair in walnut-stained beech, Neoclassical carvings on the entire surface, truncated conical legs, padded seat, armrests and backrest, embroidered fabric. Italy, 19th century.

70's

Armchairs, chromed metal frame, foam cushions with leather upholstery. To be restored.

Provence, Late XVIII Century

Baroque walnut drop-leaf chest, wavy front with three tripartite drawers, wavy apron and feet culminating in a curl. Drop-leaf chest concealing four drawers, open compartments and secret compartment under the top. Escutcheon and handles in chiseled bronze. Interior in fir. Provence, late 18th century.

Italy Early 1900s

Baroque carved frame from the mid-1900s. Made of fir and gilded in "matt" gold, slight damage.

UK Size 5

Pointed mule, in light orange leather, with a beautiful perforated texture. Heel height: 6 cm. Slight imperfections on the toe and heel. With box.

108 x 68 In

Asian carpet in wool, fine knot, hand made.

France, Late XIX Century

Boulle style clock veneered in wood and fake tortoiseshell surmounted by an angel in gilded bronze. Greek fret inlays and leafy scroll decorations in bronze and a female figure in the center. Gilded metal face with panoply decoration in relief, hours with Arabic numerals painted on enameled metal plates.

70's

Lamp that requires pressure anchoring between floor and ceiling, three adjustable light points, by sliding and directional, in chromed metal and aluminum. Good condition.

Artemide Production, 1970s

Vintage red plastic dining table with square top and rounded corners.

Anna Maria Babbi
Edizioni Fiorini

Italy, Late XX Century

Milk jug in embossed silver with decoration of chamfers, Greek keys and scrolls. Silver marks engraved on the edge of the base. 124 grams.

Italy, 1960s-1970s

Amphora-shaped table lamp in travertine marble and painted ceramic. Cream-colored fabric shade.

U.S.A Early XX Century

Model 8477-8R painted aluminum propeller blade. Model, serial number and provenance stamped. Manufacturer's label applied.

Europe, XX Century

Group of five glasses in cut and engraved glass of different manufactures, shapes and colors.

Trolley in chromed metal and smoked glass.

UK Size 14

Dress made of pure silk, with the iconic geographic print of the Prima Classe line by Alviero Martini. With a romantic atmosphere, it is decorated with a small ruffle on the neckline and a black velvet lace in the cut under the breast, while at the bottom it has a pleated flounce.

Italy, XX Century

Group of six chairs in walnut-stained beech, open backrest with perforated central element, wavy legs with leaf carvings. Italy, 20th century.

Brown plastic magazine rack with six pockets and central handle, designed by Giotto Stoppino for a Kartell production.

Genuine Leather

Light pink leather bag, with handle to be carried by hand and shoulder strap included. Semi-rigid model with flap and metal closure. The interior is lined and has a zip pocket and two small pockets. From the general conditions, the item may have never been used, it has a very slight sign, probably due to storage.

Denmark, XX Century

Group of twelve white porcelain plates with decorations in various shades of blue. The plates are from different years and the decorations feature different scenes. Manufacturer's mark under the base.

Gino Buscaini, Silvia Metzeltin
Zanichelli Editore