Sold2022Italian Refracting Vellum Telescope by Leonardo Semitecolo, c. 1780Italian Refracting Vellum Telescope by Leonardo Semitecolo, c. 1780 Venice, orange tube with embossed decoration and signature, 3-draw vellum-covered pasteboard telescope, turned horn fittings (slightSee Sold Price
Sold20222 Early English Refracting Telescopes, c. 17502 Early English Refracting Telescopes, c. 1750 1) 3-draw, vellum-covered pasteboard telescope, green-stained paper outer tube, brass fittings, extended length 26 ¾ in. - And: 2) Single-draw, brSee Sold Price
Sold2023Gregory-Style Reflecting Telescope, c. 1780Gregory-Style Reflecting Telescope, c. 1780 Signed: "J. van der Bildt, Franeker", patinated brass, folding tripod, sun filter, dust protection cap, mirrors included, height 15 ¾ in., length 16 &#See Sold Price
Sold2024Brass Refracting Telescope, c. 1880Brass Refracting Telescope, c. 1880 Polished brass, with engraving "Paris Electrical Exhibition Premium - Awarded by The Institution of Electrical Engineers to W.E. Melhuish, member, for his paper 'OnSee Sold Price
Sold202318th C. Italian Vellum Fan Leaf of Old Testament SceneWestern Europe, Italy, ca. 18th century CE. A gorgeous, vellum fan leaf hand-painted with the Biblical image of a courtly scene where a figure in a red toga kneels before a female royal, presenting heSee Sold Price
Sold2020Brass Refracting Telescope by Fraunhofer, c. 1850Brass Refracting Telescope by Fraunhofer, c. 1850 Signed "Merz, Utzschneider und Fraunhofer in München". Polished brass, rack-and-pinion focusing, extended length 57 in., on folding heavy brass tripoSee Sold Price
Sold20222 Italian Antique Gilt Candlesticks c.17802 Italian Antique Gilt Candlesticks c.1780 - 28 in tall x 10 x 10See Sold Price
Sold2022Dutch Full-Circle Double Telescope Theodolite by Kleman & Zoon, c. 1780Dutch Full-Circle Double Telescope Theodolite by Kleman & Zoon, c. 1780 Brass, engraved: "J.M. Kleman & Zoon, Koninkl. Instr.-makers", circle Ø 8 ¼ in., vernier with fine adjustment, lengthSee Sold Price
Sold2022DIANA MENDOZA THE LAST SUPPER PAINTING, 48" X 72"Framed oil on canvas painting, The Last Supper, signed lower right D. Mendoza (Diana Mendoza, Peruvian, 20th c.), after Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519), canvas: 48"h, 72"w, overall: 55"h, 79"wSee Sold Price
Sold2021Telescope, Library/ Spotting on stand, Signed JasTelescope, Library/ Spotting on stand, Signed Jas Chapman, St. Catherine's London, Re-marked US NAVY II 840, c.1780, some small dents.See Sold Price
Sold202318th C. Italian Neoclassical Commode18th century Italian Neoclassical period 3-drawer commode, in the style of Giuseppe Maggiolini, having marquetry scenic inlay, circa 1780. [35 1/2" H x 48 3/4" W x 20" D]. Some splits; veneer loss; reSee Sold Price
Sold2023Rare Copy of the Mona Lisa Oil Portrait After Leonardo Da Vinci 19th CDIMENSIONS APPROX 87x59x3.5CM. Oil on board, 19th century. PROVENANCE: from a private Italian collection, masterfully painted by a follower of Leonardo Da Vinci. Please carefully study all photographsSee Sold Price
Sold2024Carlo Bugatti, Important benchCarlo Bugatti Important bench Italy, c. 1900carved and ebonized wood, Italian walnut, pewter inlay, hand-decorated vellum, copper, brass, silk 38 h x 74 w x 23.5 d in (97 x 188 x 60 cm) InscriSee Sold Price
Sold2020Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) ChairCarlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) Chair c.1902; having a turned circular back inlaid with steel and copper, turned posts and legs having brass repousse bands, embossed vellum seat laced with cords toSee Sold Price
Sold2022ANTIQUE CATHOLIC SILVER OSTENSORIUM, 18TH CA finely crafted Italian silver Catholic ostensory or monstrance, dated circa 1780. The upper section is modeled as a sunburst with a cross finial, and a winged cherub figure at the bottom. A monstranSee Sold Price
SoldCarlo Ponti Megalethoscope on Stand, Italian, c. 1865,Carlo Ponti Megalethoscope on Stand, Italian, c. 1865, floral carved viewer with ebonized trim, lg. 35; set on a marble top rectangular table cabinet with carved panel doors and sides and set on carveSee Sold Price
Sold2017Illuminated Koran in Arabic c.1780Heading: (Koran) Author: Title: The Koran (Qu'ran) Place Published: No Place Publisher: Date Published: [c.1780] Description: Approximately 290 leaves (approx. 575 pages) oSee Sold Price
Sold2022MICHELE ROCCA (Italian, c. 1670 -c. 1751)Known as Il Parmigianino (Michele da Parma) La Bocca della VeritàOil on canvas Size: 28.5 x 34 in. Proveance: Private Collection, Toronto; by descent. We are grateful to Professor Giancarlo SestieSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Carroll refracting telescope1958 Marked: Carroll / Astronomical Insts. / Made by Geo. Carroll / Tujunga CAL. / 1953 Objective: 6" diameter lens, F-15, approximately 2300 mm., marked: Carroll / Tujunga / Cal. / 1958 Optical tuSee Sold Price
Sold2021Dutch Compound Monocular Chest Microscope, c. 1780Dutch Compound Monocular Chest Microscope, c. 1780 Cuff-type brass microscope with gimbaled 1 1/2 in. single mirror, three-arm stage on sliding block for coarse focusing, milled-head screw fine adjustSee Sold Price
Sold2023MARCO MARCHETTI (Italian, c 1526-1588)Studies of Putti in Decorative Friezes Brown ink on laid paper Size: 16 x 10.75 in With Hal O'Nians Fine Art Dealer, Old Master Drawings Exhibition April '61See Sold Price
Sold20211L Colonial Silver Tankard 2 lb Engraved Shield c. 1780American Colonial Silver 1L Tankard. Engraved shield with cross. Face on bottom of handle. Hallmark on top rim. Jacob Hurd circa 1730. 2 lbs .8 oz.See Sold Price
Sold2020English Reflecting Telescope, c. 1770'English Reflecting Telescope, c. 1770 Unsigned, original lacquered brass, sharkskin-leather-covered body tube, on baluster-turned pillar support and folding cabriolet legs, screw rod adjustment, tubeSee Sold Price
Sold2022Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy, c.1780Queen Anne Flat Top Highboy, c.1780, maple with tiger maple drawer fronts, squared cabriole legs, central fan shaped drawer, gadroon detail, base later, hardware replaced (JBUR32)(MM) Dimensions: 69 xSee Sold Price
3 days LeftNew England Auctions - Fred GiampietroMagnificent Life-Size Italian Terracotta Statue of Flora c 1780$1,200(4 bids)
BonhamsGAE AULENTI (1927-2012) FOR KNOLL INTERNATIONAL 'JUMBO' COFFEE TABLE, Italy, c. 1965, Carrara ma...$4,600(3 bids)
BonhamsMARCELLO FANTONI FOR RAYMOR BRUTALIST TABLE LAMP, Italy, c. 1970, enameled steel, marble, stampe...$420(4 bids)
BonhamsALDO TURA (1909-1963) LACQUERED GOATSKIN DINING TABLE, Italy, c. 1950, top hide, bases black lac...$1,200
May 21Sworders Fine Art AuctioneersA Continental gold mounted Blue John fluorite snuffbox, c.1780,£480(1 bid)
May 16Freeman's | HindmanFollower of Pietro Lorenzetti (Italian, c.1280 - 1348) Madonna and Child$2,500
May 21Adam's AuctioneersARMCHAIRS A pair of armchairs in the manner of Gio Ponti. Italy, c.1950. 65 x 88 x 102cm(h); seat€2,000
May 16Freeman's | HindmanGiulio Cesare Procaccini (Italian, born c. 1574-1625) Christ Healing the Sick (a double-sided$2,000