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15th Century Gothic Virgin
15th Century Gothic Virgin

15th Century Gothic Virgin

Located in Madrid, ES

15th century Gothic Virgin Gothic Virgin of the 15th century Virgin in carved and polychrome wood

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period
Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period

Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Iron mortar with its original pestle end 15th beginning 16th century Gothic period, France

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Urns

Materials

Iron

15th Century Gothic Carved Oak Statue – Virgin of the Annunciation
15th Century Gothic Carved Oak Statue – Virgin of the Annunciation

15th Century Gothic Carved Oak Statue – Virgin of the Annunciation

Located in Basildon, GB

15th Century Oak Wood Sculpture of the Virgin of the Annunciation beside a lectern supporting an

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Belgian Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

15th Century Gothic Tournai Design Medieval Unicorn Hunting Scene Recreation
15th Century Gothic Tournai Design Medieval Unicorn Hunting Scene Recreation

15th Century Gothic Tournai Design Medieval Unicorn Hunting Scene Recreation

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The unicorn capture” is recreated after “the hunt of the unicorn” series, found in the collection of François de la Rochefoucald and is currently housed in the cloisters division of ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Wool

French 15th Century Benitier, Font
French 15th Century Benitier, Font

French 15th Century Benitier, Font

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning mid-15th century - Gothic period - stone font or Benitier from the South of France

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Medieval Knopped Bronze Candlestick Bell Base, Netherlands, 15th Century
Medieval Knopped Bronze Candlestick Bell Base, Netherlands, 15th Century

Medieval Knopped Bronze Candlestick Bell Base, Netherlands, 15th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

An 15th Century Gothic socket candlestick in in bronze with a pronounced bell foot, integral drip

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Medieval Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Medieval Stone Bust of an Angel, Germany
Medieval Stone Bust of an Angel, Germany

Medieval Stone Bust of an Angel, Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 15th Century Gothic Volcanic Stone Bust of a Youth or Angel. Germany, circa 1400 from the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and important 15th century Gothic iron strongbox, weighing approximately 80

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Gothic Corpus Christi 1480 -1530
Rare Antique Gothic Corpus Christi 1480 -1530

Rare Antique Gothic Corpus Christi 1480 -1530

Located in Doha, QA

An extraordinary and museum-worthy 15th century Gothic Corpus Christi, masterfully hand-carved in

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century
Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century

Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century

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Gothic Canopy, France, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Gothic canopy France, 15th century Alabaster, some traces of polychromy 33 x 23 x 20 cm

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Wrought Iron Grille gate, Spain, 16th Century
Wrought Iron Grille gate, Spain, 16th Century

Wrought Iron Grille gate, Spain, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

customary in the 15th century Gothic gilding, but it also responds to usual evolutions in the 16th century

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wrought Iron

Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century
Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century

Illuminated Manuscript Parchment, Gothic Period, 15th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

(15th century) This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and courtly literature The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Parchment Paper

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

15th century Gothic period. Signs of the decades and use is apparent with the stone cracks and losses

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Fountains

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Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Of 15th Century French Gothic Andirons
Pair Of 15th Century French Gothic Andirons

Pair Of 15th Century French Gothic Andirons

Located in London, GB

A pair of Gothic cast iron andirons. France, 15th century. Large dimensions, worn detailed faces

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Spanish Moorish Gothic Mortar 15th century
Spanish Moorish Gothic Mortar 15th century

Spanish Moorish Gothic Mortar 15th century

Located in DELFT, NL

Spanish - Moorish Gothic bronze mortar and with ribs, most likely from Andalusia. Of conical shape

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century
4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

exceptional and very rare Gothic 4 doors buffet or wardrobe in oak, 15th century period from the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Cupboards

Materials

Oak

15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

15th-16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have very special spit

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Andirons

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany
Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany

Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany

Located in Doha, QA

This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

French Gothic Stone Sculpture of a Bishop – 15th Century
French Gothic Stone Sculpture of a Bishop – 15th Century

French Gothic Stone Sculpture of a Bishop – 15th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Striking Gothic stone sculpture from 15th-century France, depicting a bishop adorned with remnants

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used are typical Gothic

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture
15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture

15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare late 15th century or early 16th century Gothic Corpus Christi wood sculpture. Probably North

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James
15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James

15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

of Cluny to help the Christians of Spain, dates from the tenth century. Here, the Saint is

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Swiss 15th Century Chip-Carved Center Table - Cabinet
Swiss 15th Century Chip-Carved Center Table - Cabinet

Swiss 15th Century Chip-Carved Center Table - Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

Unique and very rare piece with a rustic appearance and double function as table and / or cabinet, finished on all sides and can be freestanding. The front decorated with geometric c...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Gothic Cabinets

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Walnut, Pine

reclining lion in finely chased bronze - Italy, 15th century
reclining lion in finely chased bronze - Italy, 15th century

reclining lion in finely chased bronze - Italy, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Small reclining lion in finely chased bronze Italy, 15th century Traces of gilding H 4,8 x L 6 x P

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

15th Century French Fireplace Mantel
15th Century French Fireplace Mantel

15th Century French Fireplace Mantel

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A monumental 15th century sandstone Gothic fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Sandstone

15th Gothic Panel in Carved Wood with Arch Shapes
15th Gothic Panel in Carved Wood with Arch Shapes

15th Gothic Panel in Carved Wood with Arch Shapes

Located in Marbella, ES

A small but imposing Gothic-era carved wooden panel, dating from approximately the 17th century. It

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century
Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

high relief. Burgundy, 15th century 28 x 63 x 30 cm Provenance : collection Demotte This very

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Polychrome carved wood Virgin and Child from the 15th Century
Polychrome carved wood Virgin and Child from the 15th Century

Polychrome carved wood Virgin and Child from the 15th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique 15th c. Gothic Italian Corpus Christi in Polychrome Wood, Hand-Carved
Antique 15th c. Gothic Italian Corpus Christi in Polychrome Wood, Hand-Carved

Antique 15th c. Gothic Italian Corpus Christi in Polychrome Wood, Hand-Carved

Located in Doha, QA

Exceptional 15th Century Polychromed Wood Crucifix Sculpture from Northern Italy This rare and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century '1440-1501'
San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century '1440-1501'

San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century '1440-1501'

Located in Madrid, ES

San Antonio Abad, Castilian school of the 15th century (1440-1501) Carving in polychrome wood

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity
15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity

15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

sculpture this piece is an astounding example of Burgundian art of the 15th century. Literature

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

A large and exceptional 15th c.  Gothic leather and iron bound travelling chest
A large and exceptional 15th c.  Gothic leather and iron bound travelling chest

A large and exceptional 15th c. Gothic leather and iron bound travelling chest

Located in PARIS, FR

Large leather and iron bound travel chest, very rare in its dimensions Late 15th century, Northern

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.
Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.

Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

development in the last quarter of the 15th century as regards the Kingdom of Castilla, with a series of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Other

Pair of 15th/16th Century Carved Oak Saints
Pair of 15th/16th Century Carved Oak Saints

Pair of 15th/16th Century Carved Oak Saints

Located in Basildon, GB

A Pair of Late 15th or Early 16th Century Oak Saints carved in high relief and raised on polygonal

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century
Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century

Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

exceptional late 15th century/early 16th century carved oak Gothic period chest from Northern of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gothic Iron Mortar
Gothic Iron Mortar

Gothic Iron Mortar

Located in Los angeles, CA

Gothic Iron Mortar

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Gothic Virgin and Child from Flanders
Gothic Virgin and Child from Flanders

Gothic Virgin and Child from Flanders

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Flanders in the 15th century. Art production was flourishing in Flanders at that time, yet this work is not

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century
Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Head of a crowned Virgin Île-de-France, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century
French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century

French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Possibly a Noblewoman Elegant stone sculpture from 14th-century Gothic France, possibly

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Gothic Baptistery in Stone-Spain
Gothic Baptistery in Stone-Spain

Gothic Baptistery in Stone-Spain

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Baptiphere Gothic period -Spain-Galicia (probably granite) The baptisphere was at the time

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Granite

Gothic Lion XIV Century in Stone
Gothic Lion XIV Century in Stone

Gothic Lion XIV Century in Stone

Located in Madrid, ES

Gothic Lion XIV century in stone. 16th Century stone carved lion. He has a lot of wear from time

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Style
English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Style

English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Style

Located in London, GB

A 19th century English stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The jambs and frieze with recessed

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Small Gothic Style Fireplace in Purbeck Stone
Small Gothic Style Fireplace in Purbeck Stone

Small Gothic Style Fireplace in Purbeck Stone

Located in London, GB

A small English Gothic style fireplace in grey Purbeck stone. The moulded legs surmounted by arched

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe"
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe"

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe"

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

16th century. However the feet Gothic decor – vegetal scroll with a thistle and a fruit – allows us to

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Rare Medieval Pole Arms-Spear  and Glaive 15th-16th century Austria
Antique Rare Medieval Pole Arms-Spear  and Glaive 15th-16th century Austria

Antique Rare Medieval Pole Arms-Spear and Glaive 15th-16th century Austria

Located in Doha, QA

An extraordinary pair of medieval pole arms from the 15th-16th century, originating in the Habsburg

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Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Gothic Chest with linenfold panels
Gothic Chest with linenfold panels

Gothic Chest with linenfold panels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

the 15th century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Important Wood Sculpture, Gothic Depiction of Saint Wenceslaus
Important Wood Sculpture, Gothic Depiction of Saint Wenceslaus

Important Wood Sculpture, Gothic Depiction of Saint Wenceslaus

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

: MID-15th CENTURY Height : 83 cm Length : 30 cm Depth : 20 cm Basswood Good condition Wenceslas

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal
16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal

16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

The relief of folded cloths was common in the Gothic furniture, coming from Flanders in the 15th

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Gothic Architectural fragment abstract sculpture
Gothic Architectural fragment abstract sculpture

Gothic Architectural fragment abstract sculpture

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We mounted this Gothic architectural fragment on a custom iron stand. In this new context it

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Mounted Objects

Materials

Sandstone

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 15th century gothic you’re looking for. Each 15th century gothic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and wood. There are many kinds of the 15th century gothic you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A 15th century gothic, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 15th century gothic has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Spanish School are consistently popular.

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Prices for a 15th century gothic start at $264 and top out at $595,513 with the average selling for $8,590.

A Close Look at Medieval Furniture

The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.

Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.

Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.

By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.

Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.

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Questions About 15th Century Gothic
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.