LONDON
A PAIR OF ITALIAN 1970's BRASS AND STEEL COLUMN LAMPS The stepped plinth supports a multi-faceted column with a band of steel at the capital and at the centre. Italy, circa 1975 Height: 30 in {77cm) Width: 7V'2in (19cm) Depth: x/ixn (19cm)
MALLETT
A BARREL TEA CADDY A rare late 18th century fruitwood tea caddy in the form of a barrel, the recessed top fitted with a tap above thÂŤ bulbous body with turned bands, the interior retaining almost all of the original lead lining. England, circa 1790 Height: 4W\n {11.5cm) Diameter: 4in (10cm)
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NEW
YORK
> A PAIR OF TERRACOTTA RECUMBENT LIONS These two lions, one sleeping, the other vigilant, are modelled after the famous lions at the base of the monumental tomb of Clement XIII in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, made by Antonio Canova, who worked on it from 1783 to 1792. The Manifattura Siciliana Terrecotte Vella commenced business in 1893 in the town of Caltagirone in Sicily, under the direction of Enrico Vella. Vella had been experimenting with artistic terracotta for ten years, before founding the factory, which specialized in architectural elements. Some of the best examples may be seen in the eastern part of Sicily, particularly in the cities of Caltarigone, Catania and Francofonte. His work was highly acclaimed in Sicily, winning several awards. Production at the factory ranged from the eclectic neo-renaissance style to a "modern" style of
decoration, absorbing the art nouveau, or nuovo stile, which came from the north. The manufactory also produced classical architectural decorative elements, of which the Canova lions with Mallett are an excellent example. In the Caltarigone region, Enrico Vella was responsible for the facades of Casa Saleri delle Magnolie, Villa Cusmano and the Villa Libertini. He also worked for the Villino Longo in Catania, and the Palazzo Signorelli in Castelvetrano where very good examples of his work can be seen. The success of the manufactory went on into the 20th century with awards granted at the Biennale di Venezia in 1932 and the next year at the Triennale di Arte Decorativa di Milano. Italy, circa 1890 Height: i 6 i n (41cm) Width: I 5 i n (38cm) Depth: 39y2in (100cm) O2J0091
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