Classical Roman Objets d'Art and Vertu

This is a very fine Ancient Roman Bronze Tiger Head dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The Ancient Roman cast bronze head of the Tiger has extremely fine quality casting and superb ...

This Ancient Roman Military Bronze eagle and stag, dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD, stands at a modest yet captivating 3 1/8 inches in height. The finely cast bronze sculpture ...

Scalloped bowl dish designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful vintage piece with fluted patterns, created in Rome Italy by the luxury house of Bulgari. This scalloped dish has been carefully c...

Welcome to the enchanting world of collectible perfume bottles. This crystal bottle, dating from the Charle X period (1830), is a true marvel. Its exquisite d...

An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams. A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...

In Rione XI - Sant'Angelo, a few steps from the Old Jewish Quarter, surrounded by the palaces that once belonged to the noble Mattei family who gave the square its name, stands one o...

This obelisk in "Lapis lacedaemonius", called in ancient Rome "Serpentino", was made by our talented artisans: the one who cut the precious ancient marble and the one who made the st...