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Spanish Papillero Vargueno or Bargueno

1630

This rare object is a child toilet chair that was very common during the Renaissance time in every aristocratic house. The noble origin is also highlighted by the decoration with th...

These 19th Century hand-carved hall chairs from Mexico are reminiscent of a Renaissance style in the design of the faces of the angels and ornamentation. This native wood is walnut colored with a stain that gives the chairs a caramel glow. The cushions are upholstered in a, light yellow silk brocade fabric. There are pin-sized holes from an earlier exposure to termites, a desirable element in antique Mexican furniture...

The Coronation of Venus draws the viewer into a mystical forest where Venus, the goddess of love, is crowned by four angels. The angel of trust, on the left, gazes deeply into the eyes of Venus. Perseverance crowns her from above. Kindness is at her shoulder, and patience rests on her lap eager for guidance. As Venus looks into the distance, there is both joy and melancholy in her mysterious lips. Technical: 114” x 78”. Oil on panel with 24k gold water-gilded frame. Painting and frame produced by artists Justas and Vilius Varpucanskis. This piece utilizes the "rules of craftsmanship" as outlined in Cenino Cennini's l Libro dell'Arte. 21st century contemporary artwork that employs techniques, philosophy, and visual language of the Italian High Renaissance...

The School of Stoics brings the viewer into an airy evening discussion at an agora overlooking the Aegean Sea. Amidst the silent water and grained marble, a group of stoics debate logic, reason, and nature. Agreement and disagreement prevail in the noble gestures of their bodies. Soon you see an individual's gaze directed towards you, raising their hand, calling you to join the conversation. Technical: 53” x 39”. Tempera on panel with 24k gold water-gilded frame. Painting and frame produced by artists Justas and Vilius Varpucanskis. This piece utilizes the "rules of craftsmanship" as outlined in Cenino Cennini's Il Libro dell'Arte. 21st century contemporary artwork that employs techniques, philosophy, and visual language of the Italian High Renaissance...

Engraving, "the hunt for vipers" xylographs (wood and copper engravings), after Jan Van der Straeten, dit Stradanus (Bruges 1523-Florence 1605). Painter of history, mythological, rel...

La Bella Attrice, 7.75 x 5.5 inches. Graphite and White Chalk on Toned Paper. Drawing by artist Justas Varpucanskis. This piece utilizes the "rules of craftsmanship" as outlined in C...