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Beautiful small painting by Giuseppe Sauli d'Igliano (1840-1908). The artist was born in Turin from a family of Genoese origin. His technique, used with skill, makes the details of the landscape three-dimensional. Period: Second half of the 19th century Measurements: In frame H 40.5 x L 50.5 cm / Tablet H 20 x L 30 cm
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Out of stockRefined small Legras vase with a square base in etched glass, decorated with a winter landscape, signed on the lower center, in excellent condition.
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Ancient mercury barometer mounted on a mahogany table signed Cesare Vaselli from the early 19th century. This ancient measuring instrument consists of a glass tube filled with mercury and turned with the open side downwards inside a glass bulb containing other mercury. The mercury column tends to descend into the bulb leaving the void behind it: by measuring the height of the column the atmospheric pressure can be calculated. Mercury was already known in ancient times to the Chinese and Hindus; it was found in Egyptian tombs dated around 1500 BC. from 500 BC. begins its use as an amalgam for other metals. The ancient Greeks used it as a pigment for paintings, and the Romans used it in cosmetics. According to medieval alchemists it was the material from which everything else had been formed, and they thought that once hardened it would turn into gold.
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The painter Octavianus Monfort was known until 1990 only through a group of miniatures, signed and dated, depicting still lifes, which chronologically climbed between 1680 and 1689; and for a series of signed but undated miniatures, always depicting still lifes or, in some cases, sacred scenes. Period: 17th century Measurements: In frame H 28 x W 37.5 x D 2.5 / Parchment H23.5 x W 32.5 cm
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Out of stock"Woman' bronze sculpture by Titta Ratti. Titta Ratti, real name Battista Ratti (Milan 1896 - Malvaglia 1992). Period: mid 20th century Measurements: H 54 x W 18 x D 18 cm
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Out of stockMurano glass chandelier with three light points, dating back to the 40s / 50s. Made up of two pieces, conical upright and cup
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Wooden icon painted in oil depicting Saint Stiliano of Paflagonia, patron saint of children. Stiliano mainly looked after children, not only those physically afflicted but also those who needed spiritual guidance. It is said that families from all walks of life entrusted the illumination of their children to Stiliano to such an extent that he was forced to look for a larger home and to recruit the assistance needed to take care of so many of his hermit friends . His was probably the first kindergarten in the world, where mothers could safely leave their children to devote themselves to other household chores. Stiliano also became the patron saint of unborn children, following the miraculous intercession for a young woman who had helped him with the children, who could not have had one. When the woman gave birth to her child, her husband, mad with joy, spread the news of the miracle across the country, and so, numerous sterile women went to the hermit saint. Those whose faith in Jesus Christ was sincere became fertile.Period: 19th century Measurements: In frame H 42 x L 33.5 / Icon H 26.5 x L 20 cm
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Out of stockBrass chandelier, dating back to the end of the 19th century, with 5 light points. Beautiful workmanship with volutes and lion heads. Glass lampshades are missing
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Out of stock1940s brass lamp, swivel wicker shade. In excellent condition, working electrical system.Period: 1940s Measurements: H 169 x L 44.5 x P 82 cm