Live auction
Auction N.21
Wunderkammer & Objets de Vertu | Fine Clocks & Historical Timepieces
wed 18 November 2026
Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo, Corso Buenos Aires 3, Milano, Italia - 11.00 CET
The catalogue brings together a refined selection of rare and exquisitely crafted works, reflecting the taste and curiosity of European collectors from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. Silverware, paintings on copper and slate, cameos, snuffboxes, and precious objets de vertu create a fascinating journey through art, technical virtuosity, and the decorative arts.
This selection is complemented by an important collection of historical clocks and timepieces, featuring European examples, particularly French, from the 18th and 19th centuries, distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and decorative elegance.
An auction celebrating the spirit of the Wunderkammer, where rarity, beauty, and ingenuity converge, offering collectors works of outstanding historical, artistic, and collectible interest.
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Exhibition: November 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Marcopolo Auctions, Via Carlo Poerio 43, Milan.