The Autumn Auction dedicated to the Antiques, held from 28 to 31 October 2025, concluded with € 2.3 million in sales, an average of 80% sell-through rate, and a 177% increase on starting prices—confirming its position as a key event in the sector’s calendar.
From objets de vertu to Old Master paintings, from furnishings to silverware, six auction sessions recreated the atmosphere of a modern “Wunderkammer”, engaging collectors and enthusiasts alike with works designed to surprise and captivate the eye.
Among the highlights were objects combining refined goldsmithing and decorative mastery, including three rare French gold and polychrome enamel snuff boxes from the 17th and 18th centuries by celebrated master goldsmiths Gabriel-Raoul Morel (lot 44, € 42,240), Barthélémy Pilleux (lot 46, € 25,600), and Jean-François Delanoy (lot 72, € 25,600). Equally prized for the quality of their materials and the finesse of their workmanship were the small Neapolitan piqué and gold mirror from the workshop of Gennaro Sarao (lot 49, € 28,160) and the 17th-century Trapani frame in coral and gilt copper (lot 82, € 23,040).
Lot 44
Gabriel-Raoul Morel (1764-1832). Marked with the Third Standard and Excise Marks for Gold, Paris, 1819-1838. "à cage" snuff box in chiseled yellow gold with polychrome enamel panels decorated with chinoiserie.
Sold € 42.240
Lot 46
Barthélémy Pilleux, Paris, 1779. "à cage" snuff box in three-color gold and Japanese lacquer.
Sold € 25.600
Lot 49
Gennaro Sarao's workshop, Naples, circa 1730-1770. Small wavy-shaped mirror in threaded piquè tortoise inlaid with gold, perforated decoration with foliated scrolls, flowers and cartouches (22x18 cm).
Sold € 28.160
In the painting section, three 17th-century works stood out among the most hotly contested: “Erminia among the shepherds” by the Genoese master Orazio De Ferrari (lot 77, € 38,400), “Flight into Egypt” from the Bolognese School (lot 471, € 35,840), and “Composition with fruit basket”, signed “P.B.”, by a Roman master (lot 284, € 30,720). The 18th century was represented by Francesco Guardi’s vibrant “Capriccio with arch, characters and classical temple” (lot 60, € 21,760) and Andrea Appiani’s drawing “Rinaldo and Armida” (lot 33, € 21,760).
Lot 77
Orazio De Ferrari ( VOLTRI 1606 - GENOVA 1657 ), "Erminia among the shepherds", oil on canvas (cm 149x168,5).
Sold € 38.400
Lot 471
Bolognese school of the first half of the 17th century, "Flight into Egypt", oil on copper (ca. 38x29 cm.).
Sold € 35.840
Lot 284
Roman master of the 17th century, "Composition with fruit basket", oil on canvas (57.5x67.5 cm.).
Sold € 30.720
Interest also extended to Renaissance painting, both Northern European and Italian, with the “Compassion” attributed to the circle of the Dutch artist Jacob Maler van Kampen (lot 162, € 25,600), “Saint Jerome the Penitent” from the circle of the Master of Saint-Gilles (lot 268, € 25,600), and the “Madonna and Child Enthroned” by a 15th-century Florentine master (lot 84, € 23,040).
Lot 162
Circle of Jacob Maler van Kampen, school of the second half of the 16th century, "Compassion", oil on panel (32.5x36 cm.).
Sold € 25.600
Lot 268
Circle of the Master of Saint-Gilles, Franco-Flemish school of the 16th century, "Saint Jerome the Penitent", oil on panel (29x26 cm.).
Sold € 25.600
Lot 84
Florentine master of the 15th century, "Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint Anthony the Abbot and Saint Bernard", tempera and gold on panel (92x61 cm.).
Sold € 23.040
Also noteworthy were the results achieved by “Siege of a city” from the Flemish School (lot 242, € 17,920) and the maiolica depicting “The road to Golgotha” (lot 135, € 12,800).
Lot 242
Flemish School of the 17th century, "Siege of a city", oil on canvas (cm 106x145).
Sold € 17.920
Lot 135
Northern European artist. "The road to Golgotha", ancient white majolica panel (71x57 cm).
Sold € 12.800
Particular appreciation was shown for the Cartier travel clock (lot 35, € 23,040), the large 19th-century German aquamanile basin in carved ivory and bronze (lot 48, € 17,920), and a rare 16th-century tapestry fragment depicting “La Morte di Anania”, inspired by a cartoon by Raphael (lot 94, € 10,240).
Lot 35
Cartier. Parallelepiped-shaped travel pendulum in gold foil and lacquer on a black onyx support. Dial with roman numeral, silver central part with guilloche decoration. On-call minute repeater ringtone movement.
Sold € 23.040
Lot 48
A large wood and ivory dish with bronze inserts. Carved profile with bacchic scene, satyrs, classical figures, pitchers and grape bunches, the center with Venus and Cupid.
Germany, 19th century (d. cm 52).
Sold € 17.920
Lot 94
16th century manufacturing. Tapestry fragment depicting the Death of Ananias, taken from a cartoon by Raffaello Sanzio (1483-1520) (cm 348x282).
Sold € 10.240
Representing the refined quality of Italian furniture was a Secrétaire à abattant veneered from the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini (lot 166, € 20,480).
The sale concluded with the section dedicated to important silverware, where a sumptuous centrepiece by Luigi Genazzi (lot 871, € 10,240) stood out among the most notable pieces.
Lot 166
Inlaid walnut and various woods Secretaire decorated with foliated scrolls, flowered vases and elements linked in the bands and sides, front with folding door revealing compartments, drawers and secret. Lombardy, Maggiolini's workshop, late 18th/19th century.
Sold € 20.480
Lot 871
Luigi Genazzi, large silver centrepiece with shaped base in floral alabaster, surmounted in the centre by a basin with dolphin and a merman and a mermaid on horseback on the sides. Milan, approximately 1940 (cm 77x24x30).
Sold € 10.240