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The entire surface of the handle is decorated with a dense composition of dancing putti and floral garlands in bas-relief, iconographic elements typical of the Neoclassical style, which exalted the purity of forms and inspiration from classical antiquity. The transition between the handle and the base is embellished with a sumptuous yellow and rose gold frame, finely chiselled with naturalisti...
The handle is turned in an elongated cylindrical shape with a smooth surface that develops vertically, enhanced at the lower part by a series of concentric rings that give rhythm and momentum to the structure. The base, crafted in rose gold, is decorated with a pattern of vertical and horizontal grooves, perfectly aligned with the French aesthetic of the period. The seal is engraved on a jaspe...
The upper part of the handle has an almost cylindrical shape, slightly flattened on the sides, while the lower part is decorated with a series of concentric circles that harmoniously elongate the silhouette. The base, crafted in yellow gold, is finely adorned with masterfully chased foliate scroll motifs, characteristic of the decorative elegance of French artistry of the period. The seal, li...
made in France in the 19th century, all distinguished by refined craftsmanship and a consistent style, despite slight variations in shape. The handles are all characterized by an elegant, slender design, predominantly turned into a simple and essential circular form, while the lower part is decorated with concentric circles, enhancing and elongating the structure with rhythm and harmony." Whil...
The former has a slender silhouette with slightly flattened sides at the top, while the latter is distinguished by a regular cylindrical shape, devoid of flattening. In both cases, the lower part of the handles is decorated with a series of concentric circles that give rhythm and momentum to the lines. The bases of the seals, with a smooth stepped shape, are gilded. The matrices of the seals a...
The first seal has a tapered handle, turned into a circular shape, characterized by a delicate geometric decoration along its entire length. The lower part of the handle is distinguished by openwork elements. The base of the seal is square in shape and engraved with a heraldic coat of arms. The second seal retains the same elegant tapered line and decoration on the upper part of the handle, ...
The upper part is carved in the round and represents the bust of a mature male figure with a thick beard and wavy hair. He wears ornate armour and necklace with a cross-shaped pendant, probably a knightly insignia, a detail that underlines his high rank, perhaps belonging to the military nobility or a knightly order. The dignified pose, the serious face and the meticulous workmanship of the bu...
in red sealing wax, set in gilded wooden frames. One seal depicts the royal seal of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor (Vienna, Austria, 1527–1576, reigned from 1564 until his death), the other depicts the emperor on his throne. Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate wit...
