Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
3) Italian Sicilian Cart Architectural Elements
- Price realized
- $318
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Garden and Outdoor Furniture
- Sold
- January 21, 2024
- Sale
- New Year Special Auction Event Day 3
Lot description
(lot of 3) Italian carved and hand-painted Sicilian cart architectural elements, varied designs, each featuring full figures in high relief, including: (1) depicting outdoor tavern scene against architectural backdrop, signed "Compare Turiddu Getta Il Vino nei piedi di compare Alfio sempre in vidia (Appears that Turiddu throws the wine at the feet of Alfio who is always appears envious)," (1) depicting two figures battling on horseback, (1) five figures engaged in knife fight, while rightmost figure escapes, largest: approx 36"l, 6.5"w, 1.75"d, 14lbs total Provenance: From a lifetime collector of European and South American art Start Price: $100.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.