Bidspirit auction | Casket in ebony and red

Casket in ebony and red marble, Italy, Early 17th - late 18th centuries - Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 24.5 x 31 cm with an ebonised wood base and antique red marble inserts, probably Spanish broccatello marble, characterised by vivid white and yellow-ochre veins on a red background.  The structure, with a quadrangular plan, has a truncated pyramid-shaped hinged lid with marble panels framed by ebony profiles. At the top is a bronze statuette depicting a lion, used as an ornamental handle. The body of the box is divided by marble panels set within dark wooden frames. On the front is a bronze heraldic motif with an eagle with outstretched wings and a central shield, probably a family emblem or noble coat of arms. The base is supported by bronze feet in the shape of lion paws. This lot, accompanied by an expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. (expertise Ce.S.Ar. 2025-239) Provenance: Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.