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This category includes furniture, lamps, tapestries, objects and furnishings made from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century, which have always been the protagonists of Viscontea's auctions. The items of interest are those that in the past, in different eras, have embellished and embellished historic homes and which can now return to fulfill this purpose in modern homes. Think of troumeu, sideboards, chest of drawers, flaps, secretaire, tables of all shapes, sofas, armchairs, chairs, [..]

Paintings, drawings and sculptures, made from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century, have always been an object of interest for Viscontea Casa d’Aste. The protagonists in particular are the paintings made on different media and with various artistic techniques, depicting historical, mythological and sacred scenes, as well as landscapes, portraits, still lifes, allegories and genre scenes. Viscontea has in fact dealt with paintings from every era since its inception, and now boasts [..]

The nineteenth century also saw a large production of graphic, pictorial and sculptural artistic works, often presented in the Viscontea auction catalogs. Worth mentioning in particular are a view of the Old Theater of Taormina by Francesco Lojacono (Palermo, 1838-1915), a Conversation in the garden by Giacomo Favretto, the oil painting on canvas "Giovincella sulla spiaggia (Marina luce di luna)" by Plino Nomellini and several works by Telemaco Signorini. Among the sculptures put up for auction, [..]

The items in this category include furnishings, lamps and objects produced during the twentieth century by great Italian and international designers, in particular French, Scandinavian and American. Focus also on Art Decò and 20th century decorative arts. The aim is to present an interesting range of choices to collectors, experts, traders, private lovers of the genre and interior designers looking for interesting pieces to enhance the environments they are called upon to furnish. [..]

Viscontea Casa d'Aste has always offered in its auctions a wide selection of carpets, Kilims and examples of textile art of Asian, African or European origin from various eras, coming from private assignments, thus giving customers the opportunity to win unpublished lots. .

Viscontea Casa d'Aste also deals with the evaluation and inclusion in the catalog of items made from the Far East to the Middle East, passing through China, Japan, Central Asia, India and Tibet in all historical periods. Among the types of objects handled are refined porcelain, sculptures made of bronze, ivory, jade, coral or semi-precious stones, snuff bottles, netsuke, miniatures and furniture and furnishings.

Viscontea Casa d’Aste also takes into consideration collections or individual photographs by the author to include them in the catalogs of its auctions, enhancing them to the fullest.

The department dedicated to jewels and precious metals is responsible for evaluating vintage or more recent jewels, some of the big names, as well as loose precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, preferably accompanied by a gemological certificate. In addition, corals, jades and turquoise are examined, in the form of necklaces, brooches and various jewels. Our experts take care of expressing an evaluation that takes into consideration the characteristics of the state [..]

For our auctions we also take into consideration vintage and modern wrist and pocket watches, single pieces and entire collections. We are available to assist you in all the technical-commercial aspects related to the sale of watches of any brand, including the most prestigious Rolex, Universal Genève, Jaeger LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Audemars Piguet, Heuer, Vacheron & Constantin, Longines, Omega, Zenith, but also military and professional watches, as [..]

The department is responsible for selecting and evaluating both Italian and international fine wines, but also spirits and collectible bottles. Small selections from this category are often included in the catalogs of the Auction House, thus giving collectors and amateurs the opportunity to find valuable pieces to add to their collections.

Also paintings, sculptures, graphic works, ceramics and glass of the twentieth century find space in the Viscontea auctions. Over the years, works by well-known artists have been treated, such as Achille Funi, of which it is worth mentioning the egg tempera and gold leaf painting on wood entitled "Il Parnaso" of approx. 476x212 cm, Piero Dorazio, with the oil painting on canvas entitled '' FUGGENTI NUOVE I '', Emilio Scanavino, Carlo Carrà, Giorgio De Chirico, Mimmo Rotella, Roberto Crippa, [..]