Oil painting on canvas. The biblical episode depicted refers to the story of Daniel, the prophet in the court of King Darius the Mede who, for having prayed to his God, was condemned to be thrown into the lions' den. But God saved Daniel, sending an angel to close the jaws of the beasts, and the king pardoned Daniel by instead condemning those who had denounced him. The subject has been depicted several times in art, for the fascination linked to history but also for its exotic flavor due to the presence of wild beasts; in particular we remember the version by Rubens of 1615, where the prophet is depicted naked in the underground pit, while he prays ardently, surrounded by a crowd of ferocious lions. The work presented here instead proposes a version centered on the dialogue between the prophet and the angel, who face each other, standing out with the vivid colors of their robes against the dark background of a prison; there is only one lion, meekly crouching at the angel's feet, and therefore the spiritual and salvific dimension of the biblical event prevails. According to the famous art historian Maurizio Marini, a specialist in the painting of Caravaggio and Baroque art, who had had the opportunity to view the painting years ago, the work could be attributable to Antonio Maria Vassallo (1620 -1664) for the compositional and chromatic choices. The painting, restored and relined, is presented with a listello frame.

Diam. 72 In

Vintage cotton and wool rug, large knot. Machine manufacturing.

65 x 38 In

Beluchi wool carpet, fine knot. Manual manufacturing.

Ceiling lamp, metal frame, glass pendants.

Italy, XX Century

Baroque style trumeau made of various essences, 20th century Italy. Architectural cymathium with oval mirror, upper part with a pair of glass doors, body equipped with a folding door concealing cabinet, three drawers and shelf feet.

86 x 45 In

Karabakh wool carpet, fine knot, manual production.

England Late 19th - Early 20th Century

3-light gilt bronze chandelier with wedgwood ceramic inserts, England late 19th - early 20th century. Glass pendants.

Oil painting on canvas. The painting offers a half-length portrait of a young man who, in deshabillé, is lighting his pipe by drawing fire with a stick from the candle placed in front of him, on the table where a sword is also placed: perhaps it is a young knight in a moment of rest. It is precisely the candle, the only source of light in the scene, which suggests that the artist looked to the production of Georges De La Tour (1593 -1652), the French painter of the Caravaggio style who established himself for his "nocturnal" scenes, characterized by figures, usually low-ranking people rather than historical models or high-ranking figures, illuminated by the light of a candle, to create a special atmosphere of intimacy. The painting, restored and relined, is presented in a period frame.

Swivel armchair, foam padding, fabric covering, metal base. Restored. A comfortable armchair with a typical shape of the 60s, ideal for an environment with a relaxation area, with a vintage touch. Carefully restored by our laboratory with replacement of the padding and covering, to give new life to things.

XX Century

Wrought iron chandelier with central globe, from which the arms branch off and end with candle holders.

Japan, First Half XX Century

Pair of ceramic vases with flower, peony and figure decorations.

China Period of the Republic 1930 ca.

Baluster porcelain vase elegantly decorated in gold with figures of cranes, among pines and ornamental rocks. Lateral loops in the form of flowering plum branches. Wooden support.

86 x 37 In

Beluchi wool carpet, fine knot and handmade

Size L

Soft gold and cream brocade jacket. It doesn't have a label but fits size UK 14 (length 72cm, breast 100cm, waist 93cm)

Ceiling lamp; enameled metal, glass.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Pair of baroque style chairs, supported by wavy legs; they are carved with rocaille-style leaf motifs, lacquered and partially gilded. Padded shaped seat and backrest.

Table with base in ebony-stained wood and top in teak veneered wood.

Italy, XX Century

Antique bed with uprights made up of twisted columns decorated with vegetal racemes, painted and with partially gilded capitals, the headboard is padded.

England Third Quarter XIX Century

English Davenport equipped with feet with wheels, on one side it has a row of four drawers, while on the other they are only simulated. The inclined upper shelf has a Moroccan insert and can be lifted, this backsplash with drawer and finished with a railing.

47x31 In

Tabriz 60 raj carpet in cotton, wool and silk. Fine knot. Manual manufacturing.