Dagger, Tuareg, Western Sahara, 19th century. Steel, silver, and leather. Dimensions: 26 x 4 x 2 cm. Argentine criollo knife with a sheath decorated with engraved metal plates and geometric appliqués of strong ornamental character. The turned wooden handle culminates in a semi-spherical metal pommel, while the sheath combines worked leather and chased silver elements inspired by traditional gaucho art. The piece stands out for the richness of its linear and geometric decorative motifs, associated with 19th-century Río de la Plata craftsmanship. The composition reflects the symbolic and utilitarian importance of the knife within Argentine gaucho culture, where these objects constituted essential elements of social identity and rural tradition. 26 x 4 cm.
Pair of Empire bronze candlesticks, French School, 19th century. Gilt and patinated bronze. Dimensions: 27 x 11 x 11 cm. A pair of single-arm candlesticks made in the Empire style, with an architectural structure of clean lines and balanced geometric proportions. The cylindrical bodies rise from stepped, square bases decorated with fine engraved borders, while the candle holders display classical profiles inspired by models from Greco-Roman antiquity. The composition stands out for its ornamental restraint and the harmony between verticality and volumetric stability. These pieces reflect the Neoclassical taste that spread during the Napoleonic period and its enduring influence on 19th-century European decorative arts, characterized by monumental elegance and the archaeological reinterpretation of classical forms. 27 x 11 cm.
Gilded bronze holy water font, Neo-Gothic School, 19th Century. Cast gilt bronze. Dimensions: 19 x 8 x 5 cm. Gilded bronze holy water font decorated with a relief scene of the Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist beneath a Neo-Gothic-inspired architectural structure. The piece combines openwork elements, pinnacles, and ornamental motifs that lend verticality and decorative refinement. Its gilt finish and delicate casting reflect the religious historicist aesthetic characteristic of the 19th century.
Painted metal tray, European School, 19th century. Painted and decorated metal. Dimensions: 67 x 55 x 3 cm. Tray with a wavy profile featuring a central decoration of vegetal and ornamental inspiration on a dark background imitating tortoiseshell. The composition is notable for its delicate scrolls and gilded areas that lend elegance and chromatic contrast to the whole. The piece exhibits a refined aesthetic linked to the European decorative arts of the 19th century, where the influence of Rococo motifs and historicist ornamentation defined numerous domestic and decorative objects.
French dance card, French School, 19th century. Fine materials: sterling silver and painted porcelain. Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 1.5 cm. This refined French dance card features an elegant rectangular frame, decorated with raised floral appliqués and delicate vegetal motifs crafted in sterling silver. At its center is an oval painted porcelain plaque depicting a Rococo-inspired gallant scene featuring two female figures in classical attire set against a bucolic landscape with a romantic atmosphere. The ornamental composition combines the pearly softness of the base with the metallic sheen of the decorative elements, creating an object of extraordinary visual sophistication and artisanal refinement. The meticulous workmanship and rich details reflect the 19th-century French decorative taste, linked to historicism and the production of luxury objects for high society. The piece stands out for its harmony between functionality and ornamentation, constituting a magnificent example of 19th-century decorative arts inspired by the court.
Claude Alarm Clock, French School, 20th Century. Gilt metal and cloisonné enamel. Dimensions: 23 x 16 x 8 cm. Tabletop alarm clock with an architectural case decorated with polychrome enamels of floral motifs and a central dial with Roman numerals on a blue background. The design combines classical elements with rich ornamentation of oriental inspiration, highlighting the chromatic refinement of the enamels and the balance of their forms. Working. The piece reflects the 20th-century decorative taste for elegant finishes and tabletop objects of both ornamental and functional character.
Christ in bronze, Spanish School, 18th century. Cast bronze with a dark patina. Dimensions: 18 x 6 x 2.5 cm. Figure of Christ crucified with marked expressiveness, stylized anatomy, and a loincloth with soft folds. The piece retains an intense devotional quality accentuated by the inclination of the head and the modeling of the torso. There are losses on both arms. The work reflects the Spanish Baroque religious tradition of the 18th century, standing out for the sobriety of its execution and the spiritual power of the image.
Bronze relief, signed Giovanni Schoeman, Contemporary School, 20th century. Polychrome bronze relief. Dimensions: 22 x 20 cm; 36 x 36 cm. Geometric composition formed by multiple relief plaques with mythological scenes, female figures, masks, and ornamental motifs distributed in a diagonal structure of great visual dynamism. The work combines different metallic tones and textures that enrich the compositional depth and enhance the sculptural character of the whole. Signed by Giovanni Schoeman and accompanied by an original certificate, it stands out for its meticulous technical execution and the contemporary reinterpretation of classical repertoires through a decorative language of strong visual impact.
Sculpture of Our Lady of Sorrows in period clothing, Bolognese School, 19th century. Polychrome terracotta and fabrics. Dimensions: 35 x 27 x 21 cm. This devotional sculpture depicts Our Lady of Sorrows in bust form, with a sorrowful expression and a raised gaze charged with emotional drama. The face, modeled in polychrome terracotta, reveals a delicate anatomical treatment and intense expressive sensitivity, accentuated by visible tears and the gentle tilt of the head. The figure wears rich velvet fabrics and traditional-inspired lace, complemented by gold braid that frames the black veil and reinforces the ceremonial character of the image. The work reflects the devotional sculptural tradition of 19th-century Bologna, linked to domestic and processional worship, where the combination of expressive naturalism and realistic clothing contributed to intensifying the viewer's religious emotion. The piece stands out for the quality of the facial modeling and for the spiritual theatricality achieved through the combined use of sculpture and textile elements.
Oil on panel “Seascape”, Valencian School, Late 19th Century. Oil on panel. Dimensions: 33 x 24 cm; 59 x 50 cm. A coastal seascape enlivened by small boats and local figures scattered along a rocky beach bathed in intense Mediterranean light. The scene depicts unfurled sails, moving waves, and figures engaged in maritime activities and leisure, creating a dynamic composition with a strong atmospheric character. The artist employs a quick and luminous brushstroke, rich in impasto and chromatic contrasts between the blues of the sea, the warm ochres of the coast, and the vibrant whites of the sails and surf. The work clearly reflects the influence of Valencian painting of the late 19th century, linked to Mediterranean luminism and an interest in capturing the immediate effects of sunlight and the sea. The technical freshness and chromatic intensity lend great visual vitality to the scene, fully integrating it within the Levantine marine tradition.
