Antique Bronze Figure of a Young Woman Moreau Manufactory '900 - France, Early XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

Carved and lacquered wooden sculpture depicting the education of the Virgin, Saint Anne with the Child Mary. The Saint's robe has much of its gilding worn away.

Italy, Mid XX Century

Bust of a Roman emperor in white marble and alabaster, Italy, mid-20th century. Alabaster gown. Base in black marble.

Oil on canvas. Emilian School, 18th century. The large canvas depicts the Madonna in glory, seated on clouds in the sky, with Baby Jesus in her arms; angels and winged cherubs flutter around her. The entire scene is characterized by light and movement, and an atmosphere of lightness and serenity; the little cherubs in particular are depicted in joyful and playful poses, contrasting with the serious, yet smiling, attitudes of the two angels and of Mary and Jesus, engaged in an important symbolic gesture. In fact, the angel on the right and the two cherubs below are holding "scapulars"—two rectangular pieces of fabric held together by a string—and are handing them to Mary. These objects are a devotional symbol linked to the Madonna del Carmine (or Madonna of Mount Carmel), one of the oldest and most widespread Marian devotions, linked to the Order of Carmelites founded on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land in the 12th century. A symbol of protection and consecration, wearing the scapular—a gesture performed by various religious orders and lay people alike—is equivalent to a commitment to live one's faith united with Mary, imitating her virtues. The painting thus celebrates Mary's commitment to take under her protection those who trust in her. Originally from a major Bolognese collection, the canvas has been restored and relined in the past.

Oil on canvas. Camilla is a character from Virgil's Aeneid, queen of the Volscians: devoted to Diana, Camilla is both a huntress and a warrior. Fearless and courageous, she displays all her extraordinary beauty. She was considered queen of the Amazons, as these figures were the warrior women par excellence. Virgil's character enjoyed a long literary and artistic success. Here, the woman is depicted in 17th-century armor, intent on unsheathing her sword, while mythologically Camilla fought with a bow and arrow. The character's name is cited at the top. The painting has been restored and relined in the past. It is presented in a contemporary antique frame.

Italy, XX Century

Glass chandelier. Twelve lights supported by curved arms arranged on a double stage, adorned with pendants, necklaces, and glass bobeches. 20th century Italy.

Oil on canvas. 18th-century Venetian school. The traditional Holy Family features Mary occupying the entire central part of the scene, her gaze, illuminated by a smile, directed toward the Baby Jesus lying on her lap, drawing the viewer's gaze to him as well. The good Joseph, as always, is thoughtfully placed in the background, watching over the two sacred figures entrusted to him. On the back of the canvas is an inventory label from the early 1900s. The work is presented in an antique gilded frame.

Italy, XX Century

A late Baroque-style mahogany display cabinet. The curved front and sides feature glass panes at the top and painted panels at the bottom. The sides feature rural subjects, while the front features a lady and her knight. Curved legs, with gilded bronze appliques and moldings. Italy, early 20th century.

Italy, Early XX Century

Neo-Baroque armchair in walnut-stained beech. Curved arms and legs with leaf carvings, crosspiece in the base, plinth feet. Upholstered seat and back. Italy, early 20th century.

Oil on canvas. Northern European school, late 19th-early 20th century. In a resting place, a group of soldiers, having laid aside their armor and weapons, are playing dice on a drum, with an elegant gentleman in red challenging them. Thimble painting is an identical version by Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828-1904), a British painter of historical scenes, often depicting military life. The painting has been restored in the past. It is presented in a mid-20th-century frame.

Italy, Late XIX-Early XX Century

Wrought iron fireplace andiron with curlicue decorations.

Italy, XX Century

Turned and carved wooden torch holder with silver leaf and lacquer finish. Italy, 20th century.

Italy, Early XVIII Century

Late Mannerist sculpture in the round walnut depicting a female figure with left hand raised to the bare breast, a reference to motherhood and fertility. Child and part of the coat missing.