Antique Architectural Models

The composition recalls the celebrated sculptural tradition of Renaissance Italian fountains and is closely related in conception to the famous water nymphs of the Fountain of the In...

Unlike traditional flat weather vanes, this piece is composed as a lively architectural and decorative object, with modeled copper birds arranged on different levels.

Together, these elements reflect light from multiple angles and enhance the mirror’s architectural presence. The finely modeled gilt-metal mounts, original glass, and sophisticated...

Executed on a substantial scale, the work displays a restrained, devotional atmosphere with strong contrasts between the luminous flesh tones, the Virgin’s coral, blue, and gold drap...

A substantial circular black marble base supports elaborate foliate brass decoration, a polished dark marble sphere and a tall architectural brass stem with finely modeled classical ...

A substantial and highly decorative French mantel clock dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890, fitted with a mechanical movement by the renowned French maker Japy Frères. The ...

A striking pair of French Empire patinated and gilt bronze candlesticks, crafted in the 19th century and distinguished by their elegant architectural form and richly modeled ornament...

At the same time, he imposed European architectural forms, classical compositional models and theatrical gestures upon the subject.

By contrast, the Choiseul model adopts a restrained silhouette defined by balanced proportions, symmetrical composition, and a clear architectural structure.

A REMARKABLE DECORATIVE OBJECT With its exceptional weight, architectural form, richly modelled gilt-bronze panels and dramatic natural-history subject, this is far more than a conv...

The original Hinks & Sons Patent burner mount remains intact, firmly dating the lamp to the golden age of Victorian lighting. The architectural standard is modeled after the Cor...

The clock is formed around a finely modelled white marble architectural case, richly embellished with gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts.

An exceptionally decorative French Art Deco twin-arm wall sconce dating to circa 1930, combining substantial sculptural bronze work with a pair of period French pâte-de-verre glass s...

Inspired by Classical Greek architecture, each candlestick is modeled as a fluted Corinthian column rising from a stepped square plinth enriched with finely cast beaded borders and s...

The Elements series formed part of Meissen’s large-scale figural and ceremonial porcelain production, combining molded allegorical figures with complex architectural and natural moti...

The centrepiece of the representation, in our painting, is the female figure, depicted with regal attributes, seated with an imperious air while with her left hand she holds the mode...

The central clock features an exquisitely modeled architectural case centered by a beautifully enameled porcelain dial displaying traditional Roman numerals in cobalt blue.

This timeless and architecturally precise model was designed by the celebrated architect Arnošt Beck and manufactured in Czechoslovakia.

Modeled after wooden architectural forms, this miniature gate is constructed with two vertical posts and three horizontal crossbars, set on footed bases with projecting support brack...

The artisans who produced this pair clearly drew inspiration from those celebrated Renaissance models, whose elegant architectural forms continued to inspire decorative ironwork desi...

The oxidised copper fittings retain a deep, aged patina consistent with early 20th century metalwork. ARCHITECTURAL PRESENCE With its generous depth and diameter, this model carrie...

The bronze structure is richly decorated with classical acanthus bud motifs along the stem, stylized fruit elements at the central hub, and finely modeled architectural detailing thr...

Executed in richly colored, hand-painted glass with finely modeled figures, elaborate architectural settings, and ornate foliate borders, the compositions depict sacred Christian sce...

The print was produced in the 19th century using traditional intaglio printmaking techniques, most likely steel engraving or copper engraving, which is evident in the fine tonal grad...

Like Lalique and Sabino, Verlys was celebrated for combining technical innovation with poetic artistry — yet Verlys distinguished itself through a slightly crisper modeling and great...

Related work : In 1774, the bronze-caster Robert Osmond (1711-1789) designed a first model known as “architectural drawing” illustrating The Coronation of Science.

In Europe, designers were often also architects, whose focus on functionality and quality resulted in sculptural models such as these armchairs. The solid wood frames can be consider...

At the RCA he followed the classic training route doing modules in Architecture, Painting Modelling and Design passing first class in all.

The hardware, also worked, follows models based on architectural designs, motifs also present on the lock shields on the front.

Each of the three arms displays a superb scrolled design adorned with acanthus leaves leading to fluted bobeches and candle cups. Above the modeled architectural designs are the char...

Set of wrought iron cabinet fittings made up of two handles and two nails finished in a star from the 17th century and a 20th century lock inspired by 17th century models, with balus...

Like all wall lights from the Atelier, this wall light was designed and handcrafted in their workshop located in the heart of Paris. Since each model highlighted the architecture of ...

Hand-carved in mahogany, these chairs feature an architectural elegance with backs modeled as Romanesque columns supporting a delicately carved frieze, complemented by roundels at th...

The stand in designed in the Victorian Gothic style, with the body of the piece modelled architecturally. The stand is raised on a plinth surrounded by a pierced gallery, with the ma...

American furniture owes a great deal to English, as the following example shows: it follows the so-called Jorge II style, named after the monarch during whose reign it was created (b...

He published the treatise The Four Books of Architecture (1570) through which his models had a profound influence on Western architecture; The imitation of his style gave rise to a m...

The structure of the pieces of furniture also evolve thanks to the re discovery of Antique architectures, rigorously used as a model. This cabinet presents an imposing structur...

After the interruption for the pope’s death, they resumed in 1524, when the artist, for the new Medici pontiff Clement VII, definitively established the architectural structure of th...