ANCIENT SCULPTURES
 

Nepal, Late XIX Century

Buddha Shakyamuni in partially gilded bronze. The figure is elegantly seated in dhyanasana on a stylised lotus base and the hand in bhumisparsamudra. He wears a robe engraved with classical scrolls on the edges.

Italy, 1960s

Group of eight parallelepipeds in different colours belonging to the Gogi Gogi lamp model by Giusto Toso.

East, XX Century

Carved and lacquered wooden sculpture depicting a female nude.

Europe, XX Century

Sculpture in carved and painted wood with polychrome.

XX Century

Large plaster bas-relief, mounted on a painted wooden panel. It is divided into two parts by a central decoration with leafy scrolls, in each of which is placed a figure that refers to a mythological deity. On the left the female figure evokes the goddess Venus accompanied by Cupid, on the right the male figure refers to the god Mars, with spear and shield, flanked by the statue of Nike, or winged victory.

Europe, Late XX Century

Bronze sculpture, depicting Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera, symbol of eternal youth and vital force. Handmaid of the gods, she mixes nectar in golden cups at their banquet. Black marble base. Engraved signature of the author, not deciphered.

Italy, 1960s-1970s

Enamelled silver Bersagliere on a chiselled base. On the front engraved with the inscription "Bersagliere 1836 del Corpo Generale la Marmora". Silver hallmarks engraved on the back of the base. Silversmith's mark barely legible. Approximately 330 grams.

Italy, 1960s-1970s

Enamelled silver Bersagliere on a chiselled base. On the front engraved with the inscription "Bersagliere 1860 Regno di Sardegna". Silver hallmarks engraved on the back of the base. Silversmith's mark barely legible. Approximately 310 grams.

Thailand, XX Century

Bronze figure of an Apsara, a celestial nymph. Cast in bronze using the lost wax method, she is depicted dancing.

China, Republican Era 1912-1949

Dehua porcelain sculpture "Blanc de Chine" depicting an immortal with his acolyte.

Italy, 1950s

Sculpture in two-tone opaline glass, aquamarine and white, depicting a puffer fish. Manufacturer's label under the base.

Germany, Early XX Century

Sculptural group in white porcelain depicting Bacchanalian putti. Under the base, the manufacturer's mark.

Central Italy, Late XIX Century

Polychrome majolica putto depicted in the act of flying.

France, Late XIX Century

Polychrome porcelain figurine depicting a young commoner.

China, XX Century

Guanyin head in marble with travertine base.

Burma, Early XX Century

Pair of Burmese wooden figures depicting two Nats "of the spirits of the places". Expertly carved in solid wood, with subtle and precious decorations on the robes and serene expressions.

Austria, Late XIX Century

Large ceramic sculpture in art nouveau style depicting a gallant couple walking. Very realistic and accurate plasticity of the clothes and well-characterized faces. At the base impressed mark, initials of Brothers Urbach, brothers who worked in Teplitz Bohemia.

China, Ming Era (1368-1644)

Two richly modeled stoneware warrior figures painted with Sancai enamels.

Europe, XX Century

Carved lime wood sculpture depicting Saint Christopher. The carving of the dress, hands and face show a good sculptural ability of the unidentified author. Engraved initials on the back.

France, Late XIX Century

Pair of tall statues in biscuit porcelain, hand painted with pastel tones and gilding. Both figures are beautifully crafted in the plasticity of the clothes, hands and facial features. Made by the sculptor Paul Duboy, the author's signature engraved on the base.