Liviana Conti Wool Jacket  - Size 42

Oil on canvas. Lombard school, late 17th-early 18th century. The painting, previously sold at the Wannenes auction in 2018, is attributed to Giovanni Blasio, an artist close in style to Felice Boselli but differing in his specific depiction of fish. Specific in-depth studies of this artist are underway, but it is known that he was active between Lombardy and Emilia in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The composition features three large fish resembling pike, one of which occupies the entire right edge of the canvas, hanging near a collection of plants on the ground or raised outside. In the left foreground is a bowl full of snails, with two crabs resting in front of it; in the center is a large basin full of pomegranates, with cucumbers and two bundles of lavender sprigs placed before it. In the background are two more pikes, one hanging, the other resting on a raised platform on which is displayed a large basket full of mushrooms, almost hidden by the shadows. The painting has been restored and relined in the past. It is presented in a late 19th-century gilded frame. In the background, on a raised platform on the left, is a

Mario Calabresi
Contrasto

Negli ultimi cinque anni Mario Calabresi ha raccolto una serie di interviste ai più grandi fotografi della scena internazionale. Il risultato dei suoi incontri è questo libro: un appassionante tuffo nella storia attraverso le immagini e le parole di grandi testimoni che hanno immortalato e vissuto alcuni dei momenti più intensi e drammatici del nostro passato. Con una prosa in grado di restituire la forza e le emozioni dei protagonisti Calabresi porta il lettore in un viaggio nel tempo, offrendogli contemporaneamente una prospettiva privilegiata: gli occhi di fotoreporter che hanno creato la comune memoria storica. Ecco allora Paul Fusco che racconta i funerali di Bob Kennedy o Josef Koudelka che descrive i primi istanti dell'ingresso dei carri armati a Praga. E poi ancora Steve McCurry, Don McCullin, Elliott Erwitt, Alex Webb, Gabriele Basilico, Abbas, Paolo Pellegrin e Sebastião Salgado.

Francesco Piccolo
Giulio Einaudi Editore

France, Late XIX Century

Triptych in yellow marble with gilded bronze applications and columns composed of a clock and a pair of risers. Enamelled metal dial with Arabic numerals and visible mechanism in the center. Mechanism marked CH Paris.

Italy, Mid XX Century

Italian-made walnut sofa dating back to the mid-20th century. The elegantly curved backrest is embellished with a leaf-carved cornice, a central shell, curls, and volutes. The curled armrests are also decorated with leaf-carved cornices, lending the sofa a refined, meticulously detailed look. The frame is supported by eight turned legs, connected by a turned crosspiece, ensuring stability and solidity. The seat, armrests, and backrest are padded, offering remarkable comfort. This piece stands out for its craftsmanship and decorative details typical of mid-20th-century Italian design.

Europe, Late XIX Century

Pair of chiseled bronze candle-holders.

Italy, Mid XX Century

This walnut console table with mirror, crafted in Italy in the mid-20th century, features a green serpentine marble top that adds a touch of natural elegance. The lower panel houses three drawers with a finely carved Greek fret, while the mirrored back panel and pierced front leg decorated with scrolls, leaves, and a central shell demonstrate the finest craftsmanship. The half-moon walnut burl base provides stability and refinement. The upper mirror features a retro-engraved fillet, repeated on the lower mirror, and the carved molding frame is enriched with ebonized details, lending a harmonious and refined look to this classic piece.

Group of 3 blown glass bows of differetn shapes and processing. The square shaped transparent glass bowl has a lightly rainbowed surface while the other two are embellished by small air bubbles and gilded.

Composition with Plants

Oil on cardboard. Signed and dated (1838?) lower right. Giuseppe Palizzi attended the Royal Institute of Fine Arts in Naples, where he came into contact with the painters of the Posillipo School and favored historical landscapes in his early work. After moving to Paris, he was influenced by the Barbizon school, and his painting style shifted toward a veristic landscape, albeit tinged with Romantic overtones, inspired primarily by the Parisian countryside and the forest of Fontainebleau, and populated by pastoral figures. Presented here is a group of plants and herbs, perhaps from a vegetable garden, depicted in a style that had not yet reached the realist verism of his maturity. The work is presented in a period frame.

A pair of 1960s-style armchairs with a metal frame that embodies the essential design of the era. The seat, backrest, and armrests are upholstered in burgundy-red vinyl, adding a vibrant, retro touch. While retaining its original charm, the upholstery can be customized or replaced to suit modern tastes and needs. Ideal for adding a touch of vintage style to living rooms, studies, or workspaces, these armchairs represent a blend of form and function typical of mid-century design.

Italy, XX Century

Low cradle scale in iron and wood. Italy, 20th century.