Silvers and the Art of the Table

A Department that combines two sectors of great interest for Colasanti Casa d'Aste: collectible silver and fine porcelain, a Department dedicated to enthusiasts of the art of the perfect mise en place and all those who love to decorate their home and table elegant and refined objects. The auctions of the Department of Silver and Tableware do not only offer silver and porcelain, but also precious crystals, fine fabrics, cutlery of rare elegance and all the objects and furnishings that contribute to a perfect and refined mise en place. The catalogs are therefore heterogeneous collections of precious and rare objects, coming from private collections, selected with care and meticulousness to meet the needs of a demanding clientele, constantly looking for special objects with which to enrich the table and the home. Collectible silver belongs to the precious metals sector which has become increasingly solid year after year, especially as regards the European market. Valuable silver also arouses interest in the eastern lands, indicative of a rapidly expanding market, a fact confirmed by the ever-increasing auctions. Among the most important names that Colasanti had the opportunity to host and deal with we remember Paul Storr, Gioacchino Belli, William. B. Durgin & Co. and Ivan Alexeyev. The collector's silver auction catalogs have had the honor of including some of the best-known names among the master silversmiths of the twentieth century such as Buccellati, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Ventrella and Messulam The very fine porcelains often included in Art de la Table auction catalogs play a crucial role in sector sales; we remember for example the famous Meissen porcelain, also known as Dresden porcelain, the very fine Herend and Royal Copenhagen porcelain and the precious Baccarat and Saint Louis crystal glasses. A true enchantment for the eyes of guests and hosts, the objects offered by the Department of Silver and Art de la Table attracts great interest on both the Italian and international markets. For this reason, as well as for its great experience in auction sales, Colasanti Casa d'Aste represents the perfect partner to enhance the value of the assets you own through sales. Our experts offer professional evaluations for silver objects, fine porcelains and collectible crystals. To sell collectible silver with Colasanti the first step is the evaluation of the goods which our experts evaluate free of charge and without any obligation, both individual goods and entire collections of silver and other art objects in the context of the art of the table. To request an evaluation, simply fill out the appropriate form and attach images and details of your goods; you will receive, as quickly as possible, an initial photographic estimate of the goods in your possession. Selling with Colasanti is fast and safe and is a guarantee of achieving the best possible result.