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Place of Origin: Italian
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory.
The frame, in waxed fruit wood, is square in shape with a circle inside. The circle is bordered by a gilt brass decoration which f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century View of Veduta Degli Ufiz Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century view of Veduta Degli Ufiz Lacquer/Vellum table screen
Italy, Circa 1960s
A stunning diminutive work, in four parts beautifully lacque...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Sign "Appia" Model for Società Adriatica di Navigazione, Venice, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and very rare LUMINOSA sign from the 1960s of the Adriatic shipping company of Venice, which belonged to a travel agency, with, inside, a real scale model AND IN METAL, of the appia ferry, used for the Bari-Durres-Bari line
the sign lights up both in the lower part, in correspondence with the writings, and behind and around the model of the ship, with a vintage electrical system still miraculously functioning, as can be seen from the attached photos
plastic vintage car models...
Category
1960s Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base
By Antonio Vallardi Editore
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model made of painted plaster and mounted on black painted wooden boards of an orthotropic ovule made by prof. T. Ferraris for Vallardi publisher Milan Scientific material, complete with plate with the legend of the names of the various parts of the mushroom, early 1900s. Good condition. Measures: 20.5 x 15.7 cm, height 25.5 cm.
The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Venetian Brass Four-Masted Model Ship with Detailed Décor, Mounted on Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian brass Venetian model ship from the 20th century with four masts, mounted on wood. This exquisite Italian brass Venetian model ship from the 20th century is a captivating b...
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Miniature Three Drawer Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming three drawer miniature Louis XV style chest of drawers. Place next to a chair as a book rest or drinks table. Would also make a nice jewelry chest.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 20th century made from pewter alloy and mounted on a wooden base. This captivating Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 2...
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pewter
GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello
By Guido Drocco and Franco Mello, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The miniature Cactus, one of the radical design symbols par excellence. Gufram offers its fans a version identical to the original designed by Drocco and Mello in 1972. The mini mold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
GUFRAMINI Little Bocca Miniature by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The little Bocca, drawing from the exact proportions of the original version, maintains the sinuous feel and sensuality of a woman’s lips, exactly as intended by Studio65 which designed it in 1970. But, unlike her big sister, she has decided to get rid of her fabric dress and be coated just like her other two little friends. This visionary and glamorous sofa has inspired artists and photographers as a much-photographed protagonist and the centre of attention in exhibitions all over the world. Now, it will become a sassy accessory in the most cutting-edge homes.
As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini! The most radical Italian design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
Rare Pedal Car Made by Pines, Italy, circa 1964
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pedal car, metal and fiberglass construction. Well used but oozes plenty of charm, honest and unrestored pedal car, “Carrara” model, was realized by the world famous Pines Factory ...
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Cat
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical charm to your space with this vintage Italian glazed ceramic cat sculpture, featuring an intricately sculpted feline perched atop a bold yellow pedestal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
Category
1990s Organic Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
2000s Italian Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Red Yellow Flower
By Fornace Mian, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Small Louis XV Style Burlwood Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage burlwood miniature three drawer chest. A perfect little book rest or drinks table. All drawers lined with printed Florentine paper.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Burl
Group of small wooden geometric models with chromatic faces, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Group of 16 little solid wooden geometrical models for teaching class. One face of each is colored following the chromatic scale of colors. Paravia, Italy beginning XX century.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ferrari Freccia Rossa Speed Motorboat
Located in Roma, IT
Ferrari Freccia Rossa speed motorboat is a very rare vintage decorative object handcrafted in mahogany wood, metal and leather finishes.
Scale model of the exclusive Ferrari F430-...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Miniature 18th Century Italian Cabinet With Semi Precious Stones
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian carved wood and metal cabinet with semi precious stones. Two doors open into drawers with semi precious stones mounted on each drawer. Circa 1780-1820.
Category
1790s Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver and Porcelain Miniature of Wood Stove
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver / porcelain wood stove miniature.
The main structure was made of sterling silver while the central body is hand painted porcelain.
Some pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Revival Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Italian Green White Gold Orange Murano Glass Cactus Plant & Red Flowers
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by For...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
Category
Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Little Silver and Enamel Violin Miniature
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful signed Italian Tuscan miniature violin, silver and blue enamel, in its little case, by jeweler Sacchetti.
A delight !
ref. A/2849.
Category
1980s Beaux Arts Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
20th Century Solid Silver Miniature of Carriage
By Argenteria Etruria
Located in VALENZA, IT
Silver miniature reproducing a Roman 18th century Italian carriage,
part of the "Le carrozze di Fasto" series,
a collection of carriages in solid 800 °° / °°° silver, gilted and ...
Category
1990s Other Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Vintage Italian Parquetry Miniature Bombe' Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature parquetry two drawer bombe chest made in Italy. All sides including back are finished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
22 wooden models for teaching, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A group of 22 small geometric solids made of solid wood with white traces for educational use. Some solids are decomposable. Castiglione, Turin, Italy circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
1990s Italian Sky Blue Leaves Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant in Purple Pot
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia Murano, in a lifelike or...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - White
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam.
Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
Category
1860s Grand Tour Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1960s-1970s Adjustable Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti - Iconic Italian D
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1960s-1970s Adjustable Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti - Iconic Italian Design
Enhance your space with a timeless piece from renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti. This ...
Category
1960s Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
Category
Early 2000s Minimalist Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver 4-Piece Collection Bonsai Miniatures
By Argenteria Etruria
Located in VALENZA, IT
Collection of 4 Bonsai miniatures in solid silver handmade, gilded, enamelled and burnished
1. Japanese apricot bonsai gr. 220 cm. 6 x 10.5 H. 8.5
wooden base 5 x 9 H.2 cm.
2. J...
Category
1980s Japonisme Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - Black
By Snarkitecture, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam.
Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Foam
Lamborghini Countach model car in clear crystal, decorative piece, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lamborghini is well known for its bold, high-performance supercars. During the 1980s the flagship model, called the Countach, received an extensive body treatment that turned the ori...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
2000s Italian Teal Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, with a lifelike organic modernist shape in crystal overlaid teal green textured Murano glass highlighted with branches and 3 orange bloom flowers, planted in a lime green Murano glass pot worked with pure gold, adding a pearl...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati
Italian, 20th Century
Height 5cm, width 11cm, depth 7cm
Crafted by Mabuti in Milan, Italy, and...
Category
20th Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Clear Crystal Mg Roadster Decorative Model Car / Paperweight
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic MG Roadster from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to the point it even shows t...
Category
1970s Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Ancient Neoclassic Cammeo, Neapolitan Manufacture, 1760-1840
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassic Cammeo is a decorative object realized in Naples during the second half of 1700 and the beginning of 1800. Lava Stone.
Very good conditions.
This refined cameo ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone
Small Cabinet de Curiosites with Marble finishing
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Very elegant cabinet de Curiosites with 6 drawers and nice marble finishing
elegant feet and great patina.
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rope, Olive, Paper
Antique Italian Micromosaic Plaque Depicting the Capitoline Doves
Located in London, GB
This Fine, circular micromosaic plaque shows four doves drinking water from a golden bowl, upon which they perch. The Classical design for the mosaic is taken from one found in the Roman Emperor Hadrian's villa in the 2nd century AD. Hadrian's mosaic, which was on the floor as is traditional, was probably based on a design by Sosus of Pergamon, a Greek master artist. Known as the Capitoline Doves...
Category
Early 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy
Bronze, silver inlaid eyes and lips, Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Provenance:
Private London Collection formed 1965-1975
H 10 cm (4 in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Wooden Hand of an Antique Mannequin, Italy, 18 th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful sculptured hand of a wooden Mannequin,
Italy late 18 th Century mounted on a wooden stand,
very fine sculptured and good, old Patina of the wood,
very beautiful decorati...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
US Air Force Aluminum Airplane Model Wooden Base, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the a US Air Force airplane. made of aluminum with a wooden base. A nice sculpture for every living room or desktop. Use it at as a Pictur...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian
Located in London, GB
Massive Siena yellow marble model of the Temple of Vespasian 64-79 AD
Giant grand tour souvenir.
Rome early-to-mid-19th Century.
Dimensions: H: 37.4''/95 cm, W: 20.1''/51 cm, D:...
Category
Mid-19th Century Classical Roman Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Siena Marble
Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in London, GB
These charming silver boxes, which could have been made as salt and pepper or pill pots, are each crafted to resemble a small crab. Crafted with great precision and superbly realisti...
Category
20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Valentino Garavani Alligator Leather Satchel Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a collectible Valentino Garavani Alligator Leather Satchel Bag. It depict a trapezoid like shaped dark brown leather purse with a rect...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Small Solid Marble Mid-Century Ball Desk Curio
Located in London, GB
A small solid marble ball.
Italy, c1970s.
Ideal desk or shelf geometric curio.
Tactile objet.
Vintage condition, occasional scuff commensurate with age.
Location: Belg...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Sicilian Paladin Heads with marble base, 1940s, height 90 cm
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Sicilian Paladin heads with marble base, 1940s, height 90 cm.
The heads rest on brass and copper parts of equestrian parade harnesses of the time.
Special furnishing objects...
Category
1940s Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Promotional Mini Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce 2005
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool and extraordinarily rare promotional item by Gaetano Pesce for the 2005 Milan Triennale and Macef, the International Home Show. With an included insert that reads "Lavia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Miniature Triumph Motorbike Rubber Tires
By La Medusa Oro
Located in VALENZA, IT
Vintage Triumph custom motorcycle in sterling silver with very accurate detail reproduction.
The wheels are with spokes and rubber tires
Completely handmade made in Italy
757gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Other Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Giuseppe Armani Lady Porcelain Figurine
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and elegant porcelain figurine named " Florence " signed and stamped by the maker Giuseppe Armani. This beautiful is one of the rare authen...
Category
1980s Vintage Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th Century Italian Geese
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 20th Century Italian Geese
metal
45cm high x 25cm
perfect condition, like new
Category
20th Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way, Early 19th Century Circular
Located in Paris, FR
A large circular micromosaic panel representing the so called "Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian way" near Rome. This plate shows superior quality and m...
Category
Early 1800s Empire Antique Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Italian Mid Century Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen, Canaletto Style View of Venice
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century Lacquer/Vellum table screen -Canaletto style view of Venice
Italy, Circa 1960s
A stunning diminutive work, in four parts beautifully ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
