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Rococo Style Pair Of French Lithographs With Italian Wooden Frames Gold Accents
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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These are refined an...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Italian Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Coat Rack In Teak And Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This refined Itali...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Whiskey Bottle And Two Tumblers All With Fish Grindings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification, the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the collection museum o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Italian Crystal Table Centerpiece Completely Smooth
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Art Noveau Style Large Crystal Vase Engraved With Butterflies And Dragonflies
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection of a historic Florentine crystal grinder that unfortunately closed recently. It is the Marcello Galgani & Sons company, whose completely manual and artisanal work has not withstood the disproportionate advance of mass-produced mechanical processes! Marcello Galgani began his craft as a grinder and restorer in 1960; as the years went by, Marcello mastered and became familiar with particular techniques and shapes, resulting in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness of light, and the inimitable flavor of unique artifacts. After several years, his son Lorenzo, who grew up among crystals, also entered the business and immediately became passionate about this ancient craft with skill and ability. Stimulated by the aesthetic sense of the past, father and son, set up a workshop in which the shapes they researched and created themselves are mouth-blown by traditional Tuscan glassmakers in Empoli, then ground and engraved using ancient sixteenth-century techniques, with motifs born from the Galgani's inexhaustible imagination or culturally inspired by designs of objects seen and studied in Florentine museums (Uffizi, Galleria Palatina, Museo degli Argenti, etc.). Marcello and Lorenzo Galgani were also Masters in the difficult art of restoration, bringing rare and precious objects back to life. As mentioned the company recently closed and disposed of all its last production, and only Marcello's old private museum collection remained, which includes unique and special objects created over time, a collection that the craftsman made available to us for a planned sale. All of the objects were made entirely by hand with old grinding wheels, but there were mainly two tools that allowed the creation of masterpieces: the right hand and the left hand of the master craftsman. Ancient glassmaking techniques were used for all the ground and engraved products: first, the object was ground with an emery wheel fed continuously by a jet of abrasive sand and water, then re-polished with a very fine-grained sandstone wheel also fed with water; the engravings were done freehand using as many as 10-15 small stone wheels for each design (flowers, branches, animals, etc. ); then the object was polished and shined; we must make, at this point, an important clarification on these last two operations: towards the end of the 1960s acid crystal polishing was devised, the object was immersed and rotated in a solution of sulfuric acid, fluoridic acid and water and in a short time all the defects left by the previous processes were eliminated, it was a fast, industrial operation that allowed to lower costs considerably, with discrete but not excellent results. But for Galgani's products polishing is done with a cork bark wheel wet with water and pumice, to make the surfaces more transparent, and finally polishing was achieved with a felt wheel wet with a paste of water, iron oxide, and cerium oxide. This series of processes takes an average of two days of work( sometimes much longer) for each object, each engraving or grinding is the result of the creative inventiveness of the two artisans, inventiveness that transforms crystal into reality material of the highest aesthetic value and inestimable value. All the items in the entire collection have never been used; they were part of the exhibition. Large crystal vase with a black base; the decorations, purely Art Noveau, represent graceful butterflies and dragonflies in a peaceful lake landscape. The object is "one-of-a-kind" signed by the Master; it was created in Marcello Galgani's workshop in 1982 and made with the techniques (grinding, engraving, and polishing) we explained in the description; for the shape, the Master was inspired by a vase found in a painting, preserved in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence by the 16th-century painter Jacopo Ligozzi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Crystal
Fat-Lava Style German Dark And White Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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A peculiar and original German ceramic jug...
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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Sober and elega...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Opaline Florence VB Large Italian Multicolor Vase Vetreria Barbieri Empoli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Large and valuable...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
$429 Sale Price
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Regnier, Bettanier, Morlon, French Color Lithographs With Period Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Parti...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Paper
$467 Sale Price / set
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Moretti Carlo Murano Vase In Colored Opaline Glass
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Valu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$219 Sale Price
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Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Eleg...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Paper
$562 Sale Price
20% Off
Yeoward William “Collection Crystal” English Goblet
By William Yeoward
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Iconic and precious crystal chalice; it has been made from the highest quality lead crystal with a thickness that is thick enough to allow it to be ground deeper than normal, which allows the light to reflect in a much brighter and more brilliant manner; for this to happen, the geometry of the grinding has also been specially designed and executed. The glass is a delightful combination of intricate cuts and engravings and features some of the most beautiful motifs of the 18th and 19th centuries. Every detail of the decoration, such as the glittering star wheel, is cut entirely by hand, with hours of specialized labor required to complete each piece in the collection achieving a very high standard of quality. The glass was made in London, England, between 1995 and 1996 by the William Yeoward company, whose name it bears on the bottom (see photo), and is one of the most attractive designs in the "William Yeoward Crystal...
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Late 20th Century British Neoclassical Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Yeoward William "Crystal Collection" Pair of English Crystal Goblets
By William Yeoward
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Iconic and precious crystal goblets; they have been made from the highest quality lead crystal with a thickness that is thick enough to allow them to be ground deeper than normal, which allows the light to reflect in a much brighter and more brilliant manner; for this to happen, the geometry of the grinding has also been specially designed and executed. The glasses are a delightful combination of intricate cuts and engravings and feature some of the most beautiful motifs of the 18th and 19th centuries. Every detail of the decoration, such as the glittering star wheel, is cut entirely by hand, with hours of specialized labor required to complete each piece achieving a very high standard of quality. The glasses were made in London (England) between 1995 and 1996 by the William Yeoward company, whose name they bear on the bottom (see photo), and are one of the most attractive designs in the "William Yeoward Crystal...
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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Gio’ Ponti - Emilio Gancia Style Set Of 4 Brass Appliques With Crystal Bobeches
By Gio Ponti, Emilio Lancia
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This refined and elegant set c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Mid Century Pair of Brass Flamingos in Hollow
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Pair of French Bronze Curtain Holdbacks, Gilded and Chiseled
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This is a unique and st...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Curtains and Valances
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Four French Curtain Holdbacks In Chiseled And Gilded Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This is a distinctive a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Curtains and Valances
Materials
Bronze
Space Age Gaetano Sciolari Style Pair Italian Chrome-Plated Brass Wall Sconces
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This is an original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Deruta Set Of 5 Italian Ceramic Plates With Cobalt Blue Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This set in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Brutalist Style Hungarian Colored Ceramic Glazed Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Pecul...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style French Wall Sconce in Gilt Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Prett...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$457 Sale Price
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Mazda Style Art Deco Table Lamp Made of Opaline Glass, Brass and Wood
By Mazda
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Iconic and straightforward French table lamp; the top is made of fine opaline glass in the shape of an inverted bell, the base is made of wood and brass; this model owes its name and origin to the Parisian lamp...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Doria-Werk Style German Table Lamp “Ball Lamp” Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Incredible and...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$763 Sale Price
20% Off
Arlus Maison Style Three Sconces in Brass and Half Crystal
By Arlus
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Three wall sconces with a refined and pleasant design; the structure of each one, made of brushed and polished brass, is essential but of valuable workmanship, the fixing plates to the wall are made of brass stove...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$1,383 Sale Price / set
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Pierre Guariche Designer French Chair with Guild Fabric
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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The very particular chair has an elegant and aggressive shape; Pierre Guariche is a legendary French designer from the 20th century. He gave a personal and innovative touch to design by combining aestheticism and mass production. As a visionary designer, he knew how to create pieces of furniture with a functionalist approach and an aesthetic dimension. He really wanted to meet the needs of the times by using methods of the series production. His creations became mythic pieces such as the Tonneau chair (1953 and 1954), the Tulip chair (1953), and the President's desk (1961). Our chair was made in France in 1960 and recently retouched with Guild fabric. Designer Guild is an international company based in London and stores all over the world; Designers Guild collections offer a range of luxury furnishing fabrics...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rometti Ceramiche Umbria 'Italy' Set of 4 Shell-Shaped Ceramic Ashtrays
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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A lovely and refined set of four fine ceramic ashtrays in the shape of a shell; they were hand-molded, then fired in the kiln a first time, then on the white majolica the inner decoration was done with a delicate shaded blue color at this point the objects underwent a second firing, the outer part was then decorated and finally, the ashtrays were fired a third time to finally fix the colors thus creating four small works of art. The ashtrays were made between 1936 and 1938 by the firm Ceramiche Artistiche Rometti and bear the signature of the company itself on the bottom. Ceramiche Rometti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$524 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Style French Wood Console Table with White Matte Lacquer Finish
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Pecul...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,384 Sale Price
20% Off
Ico Parisi Style Set 6 Chairs Ebonized Wood and Original Velvet Seat
By Ico Parisi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,812 Sale Price / set
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Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Lead Crystal and Gilded Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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The e...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ikat Fabric Pair Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Pair of h...
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Early 2000s Uzbek Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Ikat Fabric Pair of Handmade Pillows In Uzbekistan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Pair of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Modern Textiles
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Fontana Arte Style Italian Ceiling Lamp Steel And Glass Gray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Marble Clock And Bronzed Metal Bird
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Uniq...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
$1,049 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer Pair Poufs with Velvet Cushions and Aluminum Structure
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Iconic and refined pair of poufs with velvet cushions and aluminum frame; the almost square top of the poufs has been restored and upholstered with an expensive, elegant, and sturdy velvet in a delicate but bold green color; the seat is supported by a solid, massive aluminum column and pivoted to it in such a way that it can rotate freely through 360°; from the column branch off four boldly shaped, slightly curved, and extremely sturdy legs at the end of which are placed non-slip rubber feet; these sturdy legs give exceptional stability to the whole. The pair of poufs were handcrafted between 1960 and 1965 in Meda in the province of Monza and Brianza in Lombardy, Italy, a place famous for its design industry and historic handcrafted production of classic and modern furniture. The artisans were inspired by fashion design in those fascinating and creative 1960s, a design that left room for creative freedom and innovation, a design that explodes into a variety of styles and movements that explain its richness, making room for roundness, freedom of form and movement, lightness and simplicity. The artisans were inspired by the desire to devise two small-sized objects with strong, simple lines and gave the pair of poufs a timeless elegance; their design plays between austerity and strictness, and their exaggerated linearity gives the objects a dynamic and stately character. Here, the designer's creativity and craftsmanship come together in an exclusive product, a unique modern furnishing accessory that is both refined and elegant at the same time and fits naturally and simply into both contemporary and classic environments. The 1960s was the time of the advent of pop art, with its bright colors, rounded shapes, plastic and wood, steel and aluminum forming a hitherto unthinkable meeting. 60s furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,764 Sale Price / set
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Art Deco Black French Round Two-Top Tea/Coffee Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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A pec...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,049 Sale Price
20% Off
Mirror Frame With Engraved Dutch Print Depicting Dukes Of Mirandola Coat Of Arms
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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The ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Modern Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
Venini-Martinuzzi Attributed Pair of Murano Appliques in "Pulegoso" Glass
By Venini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Exce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Fat Lava German Colored And Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Peculiar and original German ceramic jug colored with a beautiful shade of red, black, and a vivid orange; it has a simple shape but at the same time innovative and modernist; the beautiful and vivid colors are balanced and proportioned respecting a minimalist design; the glazing of the jar was obtained by first laying down one color, proceeding to fix it by firing it in a kiln, then the same procedure was performed for the other colors; on the bottom bears the traditional mark found on this type of object, indicating that the object was created in a limited series with the jug number and the model number; unfortunately, on our jug this mark is barely legible, but it exists and allows us to say that this object was produced between 1968 and 1971 in a craft workshop in the city of Dresden (then in East Germany), an important center of porcelain and ceramic production. "Fat lava" is the name given to a certain style of East German art...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide complete technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These two “faux bamboo” frames enclose color prints on paper, depicting compositions of marine corals in strange and rare shapes. The print on the left depicts a seaweed-shaped coral, with intricate details reminiscent of some species of the genus Acropora; the composition on the right depicts a coral belonging to the Gorgonian family, with the peculiarity of being depicted coiled on itself. These colored prints, made in Italy, date from a time when naturalists and illustrators created detailed plates to document and study marine flora and fauna, and can be dated between 1750 and 1770. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they were used as a medium for writing a text (a letter)at the same time or shortly thereafter. Antique color prints with handwritten text on the entire surface represent an example of an ancient practice called manuscript on image or illustrated manuscript. This technique was widespread in various eras and contexts, both artistic and practical. In medieval manuscripts, it was common to embellish texts with elaborate miniatures, illustrations, and initial letters, often in color. Although not entirely identical, this practice reflects the historical interest in the integration of text and image. During the Victorian period and into the early 1900s, it was common to write letters and messages on picture postcards, often embellished with colorful images and decorations, with lettering covering part or all of the illustration. Japanese ukiyo-e prints often combined images with poems or handwritten descriptions, and this practice spread between the 17th and 19th centuries. Modern and contemporary artists have taken up and reinterpreted this tradition: for example, German artist Anselm Kiefer has created works that combine images with handwritten text across the entire surface. In short, handwriting on color prints was not as common as simple illustrations, but there are numerous historical and modern examples of how text and image can be combined in unique and creative ways. Another notable detail of our prints is that the one on the right has the price “5 soldi” imprinted at the top. The "soldo" is a historical Italian currency with a long and rich history. The soldo originated in the Middle Ages, with the first documented issuance dating back to the Carolingian Empire, around 800 AD. The term “soldo” derives from the Latin word “solidus,” which was a Roman gold coin...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Prints
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Paper
Maxfield & Sons English Victorian Style Silver-Plated Tray With Railing Border
By Maxfield & Sons Ltd. 1
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This elegant and refined o...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin Brothers English Tray Old Sheffield, Victorian Style Engraved And Marked
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Neo-Renaissance Style Pair Of Italian Benches With Linen And Velvet Seats
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wood
Space Age Style Italian Blue Plexiglass Magazine Rack
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This elegant magazine rack, with geometr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plexiglass
Napoleon III French Wooden Wall Towel Rack
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This elegant and p...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Painting Cutout Oil On Canvas Framed With Faux-Bamboo Wood -03
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly ask that you read the entire description, as we strive to provide comprehensive technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items. This frame encloses a canvas cutout from an antique oil painting and is particularly unique and distinctive. It was recently crafted by a Florentine Master cabinetmaker whose workshop is located in the most charming and vibrant district of Florence, San Frediano, renowned for its artisan shops that produce entirely handmade works. The Master used carved and shaped wood to replicate the appearance of bamboo, employing a technique known as "faux bamboo." This process involves using durable woods, such as maple or oak, that are intricately carved and then painted to achieve the desired effect. The "faux bamboo" technique has a history that dates back several centuries and gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, eras marked by a fascination with exotic and Oriental design influences. This technique was particularly associated with the Chinoiserie style, an artistic movement inspired by Chinese art and aesthetics. At the time, real bamboo furniture...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Painting Cutout Oil On Canvas Framed With Faux-Bamboo Wood -02
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly ask that you read the entire description, as we strive to provide comprehensive technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items. This frame encloses a canvas cutout from an antique oil painting and is particularly unique and distinctive. It was recently crafted by a Florentine Master cabinetmaker whose workshop is located in the most charming and vibrant district of Florence, San Frediano, renowned for its artisan shops that produce entirely handmade works. The Master used carved and shaped wood to replicate the appearance of bamboo, employing a technique known as "faux bamboo." This process involves using durable woods, such as maple or oak, that are intricately carved and then painted to achieve the desired effect. The "faux bamboo" technique has a history that dates back several centuries and gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, eras marked by a fascination with exotic and Oriental design influences. This technique was particularly associated with the Chinoiserie style, an artistic movement inspired by Chinese art and aesthetics. At the time, real bamboo furniture...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Painting Cutout Oil On Canvas Framed With Faux-Bamboo Wood -01
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This frame encloses a canvas cutout from an antique oil painting and is particularly unique and distinctive. It was recently crafted by a Florentine Master cabinetmaker whose workshop is located in the most charming and vibrant district of Florence, San Frediano, renowned for its artisan shops that produce entirely handmade works. The Master used carved and shaped wood to replicate the appearance of bamboo, employing a technique known as "faux bamboo." This process involves using durable woods, such as maple or oak, that are intricately carved and then painted to achieve the desired effect. The "faux bamboo" technique has a history that dates back several centuries and gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, eras marked by a fascination with exotic and Oriental design influences. This technique was particularly associated with the Chinoiserie style, an artistic movement inspired by Chinese art and aesthetics. At the time, real bamboo furniture...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Midcentury Large Italian Wall Mirror with Gilded Metal Frame
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Gallé Émile French Art Nouveau Nightstand
By Émile Gallé
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Night Stands
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pier Luigi Colli Style Gilded Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Black Glass Sofa Table, Oriental Decorations, Mod. Rene
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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A peculiar and original sof...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Export Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Veca-Style Pair of Italian Ceiling Lights in Metal and Glass
By VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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This iconic pair of cei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Rococo Style Pair of Silver Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Parti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Antique Spanish Copper Jug with Lid All Hand Forged with a Beautiful Patina
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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The j...
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Pitchers
Materials
Copper
Fat Lava German Jug With Colored And Glazed Ceramic Handle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Pecul...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Lacquer Hand-Painted Toiletry Box with Mirror
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Valua...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Art Deco French Lamp Mazda Style in Nickel and Golden Brass 'Without Lampshade'
By Mazda
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Elegant and linear lamp in nickel and gilded brass; the solid round base with two steps, supports a brass sphere from which departs a stem with a refined, harmonious, and proportioned shape; at the top of the stem, there is a small but massive brass disk above which was placed the point of light with the attack for a lampshade (not supplied). The lamp was produced in Paris between 1960 and 1964 in a laboratory for the metalworking, it was a very well-equipped and specialized laboratory because the polishing and finishing of the two metals used were obtained with precision and meticulousness of the highest level; in the process of polishing the piece was worked with wheels of natural ?bre, combined with a very fine abrasive paste, then using other types of wheels it was possible to obtain a perfect polishing so that even the reflection of light becomes more uniform, giving the surface in question the typical bright appearance. These master craftsmen have made the lamp with their own design in Mazda style, by the concession of the Mazda Company itself without being able to affix the brand but following strict production patterns, the original table lamp style "Mazda Lamp" fascinates for its Parisian design of the thirties, simple and functional Art Deco; The successful combination of these mixed materials and refined colors have created a preciousness rich in contrast but very harmonious; in this lamp quality, elegance and fine workmanship are the focus of attention. Here the creativity of the designer and the art of craftsmanship come together to create an exclusive product, a unique modern furnishing accessory, refined and elegant at the same time, which adapts naturally and simply to both contemporary and classic environments. Mazda is a brand created within General Electric in 1909 and in addition to incandescent bulbs, had a prolific production of lighting and furniture of the highest quality, was chosen this name because of its association with the deity Ahura Mazda...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Nason V. Murano Empty Pockets (Bowl) In Blown And "Incamiciato" Glass.
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Muran...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mappin & Brothers Crystal and Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Lid
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Beaut...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Lovely and romantic French wedding vases...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
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Porcelain