Art by Medium: Oak

Crucifixion, cercle of Adriaen Isenbrandt, mid 16th century School of Bruges, cercle of Adriaen Isenbrandt (actif 1510-1551) Oil on oak panel with its original ebonized frame Dimensi...

Francis Hayman RA 1708–1776 Self-Portrait Oil on oak panel Image size: 8 x 6¼ inches Contemporary gilt frame This newly discovered work is the earliest known self portrait by Francis Hayman, dated to the mid to late 1720’s. The small scale of the portrait gives it a strong sense of intimacy. Whereas clients would often dress themselves in their best clothes for a sitting, Hayman has portrayed himself in informal attire, with his shirt unbuttoned and a wig cap. Born in 1708 to a respectable Devonshire family, his training began at the tender age of ten under the tutelage of the historical painter Robert Brown, who was probably an uncle. By the 1730’s he is known to have been engaged in painting scenery for the popular theatres on Goodman’s Fields and Drury Lane. He established a studio on St Martin’s Lane, and demonstrated his versatility as one of the most important painters of his time in portraits, illustration and history painting. Indeed, he was one of the first English painters deemed to have the skill and proficiency to rival that of the foreign masters, such as Holbein and Kneller, who were brought in by the court to make up for the perceived shortcomings of the native artists. Led by William Hogarth, Hayman and other artists began to create a new movement in the English art world. Thomas Gainsborough was one of his pupils, whom he is said to have introduced to the more lascivious and debauched underbelly of London life. After mostly making his living as an illustrator, in the 1740’s Hayman was commissioned by the proprietor of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, Jonathan Tyers, to produce a series of four large celebratory canvases depicting British victories from the Seven Years War. His association with Tyers continued, and over the next ten years he produced a number of large decorative paintings...

Bound Heart is a unique oak wood and cotton cord sculpture by contemporary artist Peter Brooke-Ball, dimensions are 19 × 34 × 26 cm (7.5 × 13.4 × 10.2 in). The sculpture comes with...

Rest during the Flight into Egypt - The Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist and the angels in a Landscape. Attributed to Pieter Van Avont (1600-1652) 17th century Antwerp School, circa 1630 Oil on oak panel, Dimensions: h. 38 cm, w. 50 cm (14.96 in x 19.68 in) Flemish style frame in ebonized and moulded wood Framed: h. 56 cm, w. 68.5 cm (22.04 in. x 26.97 in.) This artwork is sold with a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing its origin, date of execution, and attribution to the artist. In the heart of a lush wooded landscape, the Virgin with Jesus rests in a green clearing accompanied by Saint John the Baptist and the cherubs. Seated to the left of the composition, the Virgin Mary holds the Child on her lap; the little Saint John the Baptist wearing the camel-skin tunic (his attribute) stands before Jesus to exchange a few caresses. On the right, the couple of cherubs are playing with the lamb of Saint John the Baptist, bringing a jovial character to the scene. A pair of gardening putti on the left pick flowers to bring bouquets to the Virgin and Jesus. Spring flowers such as tulips, daffodils and anemones that grow abundantly around them and enrich the composition with their shimmering colors. A lush rose bush blooms to the left of the figures offering delicate roses. (The rose is the flower associated with the Virgin Mary, who is the "mystical rose," the one that does not bear the "thorn of sin") At the feet of the Virgin are bunches of grapes (symbol of the future passion of Christ) as well as apples (symbol of the original fall of Man but also of the Redemption in Christ) In the foreground we find a wicker basket filled in profusion with beautiful flowers and guinea pigs nibbling on the blades of grass. In a cleverly arranged disorder, these elements of the still life with their strong symbolic power accentuate the religious theme, but are also an opportunity for the artist to demonstrate his know-how in the still life genre that is gaining momentum in Antwerp. The landscape behind the figures consists of a large tree with a twisted trunk and a luminous opening to the horizon placed on the right. We see Saint Joseph arriving with a donkey, a small reminder from the artist that the composition is associated with the episode of Rest during the flight into Egypt. The calm expanse of this bucolic forest opening onto the luminous distance, with its profusion of symbolic flowers and fruits, is particularly suited to this sacred scene. The theme of Jesus' sacrifice and his tragic fate is mitigated by cherubs who play with innocence and carelessness in the face of the fragility of life symbolized by cut flowers. The great mastery of the painter is manifested by the finesse of the drawing enhanced by the delicacy in the application of the brushstrokes bringing a multitude of details. The richness of the whole is exacerbated thanks to the choice of colours, this varied palette is an undeniable asset of our work. The virtuosity of our artist lies in his versatility, as much concerned with the success of the landscape and flowers as with the modelling of his figures. The cherubs with their naked bodies are gracefully illuminated by warm colours with subtle shadows, while the still life is rendered with astonishing realism, both in the precision of the drawing and in the countless shades of the flowers. There are several compositions similar to ours, of which below are the closest versions: • Sale, Jean-Claude Anaf et Associés, Lyon, 08/02/1998, attributed to Pieter Van Avont, oil on panel, h. 48 cm, l. 71 cm (recorded on RKD n° 31451). Comment: identical composition, only St Joseph with the donkey is different) • Christie's New York sale, 29/01/1998, Pieter Van Avont, oil on copper, h. 23.8 cm, w. 24.8 cm • Dorotheum sale, Vienna, 25/04/2017, Pieter Van Avont and Jan Breughel II, oil on copper, h .26 cm, w. 39 cm • Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Pieter Van Avont, oil on panel, h. 50.5 cm, w. 71.7 cm Peter van Avont, Flemish painter (Mechelen, 1600 - Antwerp. 1652) Born in Mechelen, he is mentioned in 1620 as a member of the painters' guild of his hometown. He left in 1 622 for Antwerp, where he was also a member of the guild. He collaborated with many painters, including Jan Brueguel the Younger, David Vinckboons, Lucas van Uden...

Oil on oak panel Image size: 9 x 7 1/4 inches (23 x 18.5 cm) Period style hand made frame This is a self-portrait is most likely by a 17th century English...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Modern Furniture Table - Colorful, Simple, Playful - Clean, Compact Design This table is a true furniture statement piece: modern and clean, yet full of playful and colorful charac...

This extraordinary garden torch "Flame" on oxidised oak pedestal is a real eye-catcher for your house or garden. The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so this...

Variation on a Theme II: Avoidance is a unique bronze, steel and oak wood sculpture by contemporary artist Peter Brooke-Ball, dimensions are 23 cm × 24 cm × 24 cm (9.1 × 9.4 × 9.4 in...

Hand-carved, oak statue of a putto holding a flowing tapestry and a shield mounted on a custom, Lucite base.

This late variant of "Portrait of a Young Girl" is a small oil-on-oak panel painting by the Early Netherlandish painter Petrus Christus. Completed ...

S’y jeter ou pas is a smoke-fired stoneware sculpture by the contemporary artist Cécile Raynal. For the artist, the wolf is the animal most similar to man and a very fascinating creature due to its representation in fables: both predator and victim. This sculpture is a one-off piece, delivered with a certificate of authenticity. The dimensions specified are those of the installation with the smoked stoneware wolf and the driftwood board. Dimensions of the wolf sculpture...

Polygon Dragon on Oak Column oxidized. Extraordinary polygon sculpture Dragon with a burner insert on an oxidised oak column 20 x 20 x 100 cm. There are already individual lava ston...

Donna by Lorenzo Vignoli hand carved marble + oak wood sculpture by contemporary Italian sculptor Lorenzo Vignoli Sculpture dimensions: 30in W x 9 inch H x 19in D 75cm W x 23cm ...

The extraordinary polygon sculpture "Mask II" on a pedestal of oxidised oak for our garden, is available in 3 different sizes, in the overall sizes 97 cm, 117 cm and 147 cm. The bur...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

This owl is made from oak. The peace and power that both emanate from this monumental eagle owl is probably hidden in the actual format (lifelike) and the deep-set eye sockets. Beaut...

24 karat gold leaf sculpture "Golden Eagle" limited edition on a quadratic oak pedestal for your home or garden. Customization possible and designe...

Contemporary mixed media sculpture titled "Mini-Brut" (in a nod to Brutalism) by Spanish artist Rubén Sánchez in collaboration with Amber Stories. This sculptural work combines black...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

This torch is the eye-catcher in your garden. Due to good air supply, you can very quickly light a beautiful fire. The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so th...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. The included bur...

Magnificent and Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Christ, Flemish Netherlandish, C. 1550 A powerful and deeply expressive Renaissance carved oak bust of Jesus C...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Antique Painting of 1600s Banquet with Figures Memento Mori after Giovanni Martinelli death comes to the banquet table-memento mori circa 1635. The oil on canvas painting (lined with...

A wooden piece in red oak that rests on an aluminum base. It is a refined work reminiscent of a pea pod as we find inside the latent seed before future germination gives life. It can...

Ball lamp d=28cm rust with oak base natural 20x20x48cm You will find here an exceptional as well as high quality lamp, which conjures up a beautiful shadow pattern on the wall or ce...

Positivity & uplifting imagery is the theme of Urrutia's unique work "Back in the New York Groove". A striking black & white photograph of the Brooklyn Bridge sits in the center, and...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Andrey and Alexey Kulibin are self-taught artists who established their studio in 2020. The advertising industry seemed too bureaucratic and regulated to us, so one day in 2019 we si...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Al...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Al...

Ammon on oak stele natural 15x15x110cm. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. The included burner already contains individual lava...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. The included bur...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. The included bur...

This extraordinary garden torch "Wings" on oxidised oak pedestal is a real eye-catcher for your house or garden. The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so this...

Oak Column & Garden Torch "Cube" - Straight - Handmade Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the oak spot is set up outside, it develops a g...

Brian Griffin Joe Jackson - Look Sharp, 1979 Vintage Gelatin Silver Print, Framed; museum mount board, antireflective art glass, oak frame Image size; 11 4/5 × 15 7/10 in 30 × 40 cm...

Artist: Carolee Thea Title: Oh, Georgia (Homage to O'Keeffe) Year: 1986 Medium: Unique Wall Sculpture: Oak, Varnished Plywood and Bone Construction, signed and dated verso Size: ...

The extraordinary polygon sculpture "Deer" with burner insert on an oxidised oak pedestal for our garden. In the included burner there are already single lava stones, so this burner...

This torch is the eye-catcher in your garden. Due to good air supply, you can very quickly light a beautiful fire. The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so th...

This extraordinary garden torch "Nature" on oxidised oak pedestal is a real eye-catcher for your house or garden. The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so thi...

This late variant of "Portrait of a Young Girl" is a small oil-on-oak panel painting by the Early Netherlandish painter Petrus Christus. Completed ...

This unusual garden decoration on oxidized oak stele is a real eye-catcher for your home or garden. Customizable and designed in 2010. Also available in stainless steel to order. We ...

This piece titled "Delight or Disgust" is an original artwork by Angela Rio and is made of acrylic on masonite, framed in artist-made oak wood. This piece m...

The extraordinary candle holder "Wings Dark" on a natural oak pedestal, conjures up a beautiful shadow pattern in your home. The candle holder has a rust look and stands on a 15x15x...

Polygon dragon on oak stele oxidized Unique polygon sculpture with burner insert on an oxidized oak stele. The body of the dragon is made of rusty steel, whereas the wings are made...

This extraordinary garden torch "Cube" on oxidised oak pedestal is a real eye-catcher for your house or garden. The included burner already contains individual lava stones, so this ...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Artwork made with spray acrylic on solid mahogany, cherry & oak Scott Troxel draws on the aesthetics of bygone technology and the forward-looking designs of the Atomic Age and mid-c...

Polygon dragon on oak stele oxidized 20x20x70 Unique polygon sculpture with burner insert on an oxidized oak stele. The body of the dragon is made of rusty steel, whereas the wings...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. Unique, handcrafted garden decoration. In ord...

Sphere lamp d = 28cm rust with oak base oxidized 20x20x78. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. You will find an exceptional and ...

This torch is the eye-catcher in your garden. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. The included burner already contains individua...

The extraordinary candle holder "Dragon" on a natural oak pedestal, conjures up a beautiful shadow pattern in your home. The candle holder has a rust look and stands on a 15x15x15cm...

Extraordinary garden torch with one burner insert on an untreated oak spot. If the spot is set up outside, she develops a gray patina. There are already individual lava stones in th...

Birch-wood... - A still and silent night falls at the edge of a deep birch wood. The barest breath of wind stirs the leaves as the verdant green of summer gives way to autumnal gold....