Meissen and Antonibon. Porcelain between Rococo and Neoclassicism

The production of snuff boxes and more generally of “objects de vertu” is among the most interesting and decorative of the Meissen manufactory: the first mentions in the factory papers of this type of production date back to at least the 1830s. (…)

Firenze & Collesano. Terracotta and ceramics between the 16th and 17th centuries

A large majolica tondo decorated with the heraldic coat of arms of the Martini family of Florence surrounded by a highly decorative sculptural garland (lot 1, estimated value Euro 8,000 – 12,000) (…)

Pietro Chiesa and Fontana Arte. The open form of creativity

The uniqueness of Italian design is that it has changed the perception of the industrial object from a craft product reproduced in serial form to an ‘open form’ of creativity that evolves and becomes the image of a period and a taste. (…)

Mercedes SL. When excellence flies

Since the 1950s, Mercedes’ SL series has been a universal synonym for luxury and sporty elegance. The acronym Sport Leicht, which means sportiness and lightness (…)

Books and manuscripts. History flips through your hands

Exibart’s Erica Roccella interviewed Riccardo Crippa, head of the new Books and Manuscripts department, who will present his first catalogue on 18 May in the Milan premises of Palazzo Recalcati.

Giovanni Domenico Campiglia and purity of sign

Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (Lucca 1692 – Rome 1775) was an extraordinary draughtsman…

The multi-faceted nature of Massimo d’Azeglio

‘I used to paint from life on canvases of sufficient size, trying…

Harmony of time is unique

The mechanical complications and multiple functions of fine watches remain, today more…

Jewelry. A wonderful obsession

Magnetic, shining, irresistible. Jewellery, a precious and brilliant ornament, has always held…

Wannenes 2022. Growth and record prices in the sign of luxury

55 auctions in total, of which 28 in-person and 27 in web-only mode, a total turnover for the year of €27,909,926 (including rights)…