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RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s
RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s
An elegant silver musical box with an automatic mechanism, combining the functions of a cigarette case and a mechanical miniature scene. The rectangular case is crafted in 800 standard silver, featuring fine guilloché decoration and an ornamental border along the edges of the lid and body. The upper section opens to form a gilded cigarette tray, beneath which the musical mechanism is concealed.The interior is richly gilded and decorated with a relief composition depicting a pastoral landscape with architectural motifs and decorative elements inspired by Neorococo aesthetics. At the centre is a movable figurative scene showing a couple dressed in 18th century costumes, executed in polychrome metal against a dark contrasting ground. When the mechanism is wound, the scene animates to musical accompaniment, creating the effect of a theatrical miniature and emphasising the playful, gallant character of the object.The high artistic quality, mechanical complexity and the rarity of erotic subject matter in silver musical boxes make this piece an exceptional example of decorative and applied arts of the first half of the 20th century. A probable attribution points to the Italian silversmithing tradition of Sicily, with a possible connection to the circle of Palermo workshops specialising in refined interior accessories and objects of private use.Hallmarks: Italian assay mark “800”. Maker’s mark not identified, possibly lost or concealed beneath structural elements.Dimensions:Height: 3.2 cmWidth: 9.2 cmLength: 5.7 cmMaterial: 800 standard silver, gilding, mechanical musical movement, mixed metal elements.Condition: Good. Overall well preserved considering age. Minor signs of wear and superficial scratches. Gilding to the interior preserved. Mechanism in working order.Provenance: Private collection.
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Rococo console. End of the 19th century.
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Sconce Rococo style
Sconce Rococo style
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Necessaire. France 19th century.
Necessaire. France 19th century.
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Rococo showcase. Gallant age.
Rococo showcase. Gallant age.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia
Silver cup holder. Imperial Russia
Begins 02.05.2026 12:00:00
Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.
Fruit vase. Carl Thieme.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Figure Cherub on a date. KPM.
Figure Cherub on a date. KPM.
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Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.
Magnificent, carved chair in the Rococo style of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Girl with a lute. 19th century.
Girl with a lute. 19th century.
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Rococo mirror.
Rococo mirror.
Large wall mirror in the Rococo style. Carved wood, gilding. Measure and harmony define it. Neither the diagonal of the garrulous putti, nor the roccaille framing of the top and bottom violate the discreet oval of the mirror. Its smooth silhouette subordinates the decor to harmony and is full of chamber lyrics. The frame is richly decorated with rocaille elements: foliage, roses and putti holding garlands of flowers. H-135 cm.
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Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.
Bronze sculpture Romantic couple.
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Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.
Wooden, gilded console of the 19th century.
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Sculpture Romantic couple
Sculpture Romantic couple
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Eight-candle chandelier in the Rococo style. France. Early 20th century.
Eight-candle chandelier in the Rococo style. France. Early 20th century.
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Pocket watch holder. Early 20th century.
Pocket watch holder. Early 20th century.
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Wall clock with console, Rococo style. 19th century.
Wall clock with console, Rococo style. 19th century.
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Picture frame. 19th century.
Picture frame. 19th century.
2500 EUR
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
PAIR OF SCULPTURES “THE MARLY HORSES”, AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677–1746) FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
The pair of sculptural compositions known as “The Marly Horses”, also referred to as “The Horse Tamers”, represents a highly accomplished bronze interpretation of one of the most celebrated works of French court sculpture of the 18th century. The compositions derive from the original marble group created by Guillaume Coustou the Elder for the terrace of the royal château of Marly-le-Roi during the reign of Louis XV.The sculptures depict nude youths exerting great effort to restrain rearing horses. The dramatic tension of the scene is conveyed through the powerful contrast between the untamed energy of the animals and the academically precise treatment of human anatomy. The figures are conceived in complex spatial movement, creating a strong sense of continuous action and internal dynamism characteristic of the finest examples of French monumental sculpture.The bronzes are cast with exceptional attention to detail. The musculature of the human figures, the animated manes and strained necks of the horses, as well as the expressive gestures and corporeal plasticity, are all rendered with remarkable clarity. The surfaces retain a deep, even patina of a warm tone, enhancing the sculptural relief and the play of light and shadow. Each figure is mounted on a shaped marble base of harmonious coloration, lending the ensemble a distinctly ceremonial and interior-oriented presence.Material: Bronze; marble.Dimensions: Height – 66 cm; Width – 53 cm; Depth – 48 cm (each sculpture).Condition: Good.Provenance: Photo archive of a private collection. Formerly part of a private collection displayed in the Liechtenstein palaces, Stadtpalais Vienna and Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 1945.
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Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.
Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.
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Boy with flowers. Meissen.
Boy with flowers. Meissen.
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Girl with a basket. Meissen
Girl with a basket. Meissen
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
Porcelain figure Boy with a goat. Meissen
Porcelain figure Boy with a goat. Meissen
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18th Century Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style Italian Sconces in Gilded Wood
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Rococo Style Italian Sconces in Gilded Wood
2180 EUR
19th Century Gilt Bronze Candleholders, in the style of Ernest Meissonier
19th Century Gilt Bronze Candleholders, in the style of Ernest Meissonier
3280 EUR
Gilded Wood Mirror With Putti, Italy, 19th Century
Gilded Wood Mirror With Putti, Italy, 19th Century
2890 EUR
Pair of gilded bronze rocaille candelabra.
Pair of gilded bronze rocaille candelabra.
Begins 03.05.2026 10:00:00
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