Antique Chandelier Murano Glass Italy XX Century - Murano Mid-20th Century

Africa, Late XX Century

Bronze reproduction of the plaques of the ancient Benin kingdom of central-southern Nigeria, depicting a high dignitary with a feathered headdress surrounded by four warriors. The original plaques, made by the Bini (Edo) artists between the 15th and 16th centuries using the lost-wax casting technique, decorated the pillars of the audience hall of the royal palace until 1897, when the city was occupied by the English and the palace was destroyed. Today they are preserved in the British Museum, in the National Museum of Lagos in Nigeria and in other important international museums.

Africa, Late XX Century

Iron “Sengese” throwing knife with leather handle, produced by the mafa/matakam group of the Kirdi, a population living in the Mandara Mountains between north-western Cameroon and north-eastern Nigeria. The metal eyelets were used to attach a rope or an anchor chain. This type of knife was often used as a ceremonial emblem that manifested the social status of the owner.

122 x 77 In

Keshan carpet in cotton and wool, large knot, hand made.

Italy, Second Half XX Century

Embossed silver bowl with wavy pods. Silver and silversmith marks engraved in the center. 184 grams.

193 x 43 In

Malayer rug in cotton and wool, fine knot, hand made.

France, Early XX Century

Desk clock in bronze and beveled glass. Dial with Arabic numerals and central medallion in pierced bronze.

England, 1922

Box in silver worked with a burin. On the lid a neutral rectangular plate. Wooden interior with compartments. Silver marks engraved on the side.

110 x 66 In

Mud carpet in cotton and wool. Fine knot; manual manufacturing.

Europe, First Half XX Century

Bronze sculpture on a marble base depicting a young woman at a fountain. The author's signature is engraved on the base but is difficult to read.

Italy, XX Century

Wooden vessel with British flags built entirely by hand.

Bali, Early XX Century

Lacquered and gilded wooden sculpture depicting a Barong, Indonesian king of spirits. The warrior figure, holding a sword richly decorated on his robe, with mirrors and colored glass.

Italy, XX Century

Wooden sailing ship with fabric sails, entirely handmade.