AN ITALIAN CARVED MAHOGANY 'PRINCIPI MASSIMO FAMILY' CANE Dated 1751 The carved mahogany cane depicting the two-faced deity Janus as the apex above Neoclassical designs and various creatures above the Massimo family heraldic crest and banner with the family motto CVNCTANDO / RESTITVIT (By delaying, restored), the base sculpted as the legs and paws of a beast. height overall 40 1/2in (102.9cm); width 3 1/2in (8.9cm) Footnotes: In 1751, the head of the Massimo family was Camillo Francesco Massimo (Italian, 1730-1801). Provenance Il Segno del Tempo, Milan; Collection of Eddi Van Auken, California, purchased from the above June 2021. Literature Van Auken, Eddi. Masterpieces: The Eddi Van Auken Collection of Antiques Walking Sticks and Canes. Silvia Editrice, Milan, 2025, pages 158-159, number 117. (illustrated) Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing