Antique Bas Relief

The subject-matter of these bas-relief carvings was inspired by prints with religious, mythological or literary subjects and naturalistic engraved motifs.

Even the center stile has been adorned with this refined hand-carved bas relief, as have the rounded cornerposts. The cabinet doors exhibit the largest display of the complementary ...

The base is linked by theme to the figure and displays all the round bas-reliefs with fighting centaurs. The origin of this figure must be seen in the context of the famous boxin...

In the background a ceramic vase decorated with bas-reliefs depicting "putti games" is enriched by a rich composition of flowers in shades of red, white, yellow and blue.

The structural composition of the table is made firm with ‘X’-form cross stretchers of gilt-bronze with small bas-relief circular effigies of a satyr at the cross-section.

The architectural white marble body is embellished throughout with finely worked gilt bronze ornamentation, including floral garlands, classical motifs and sculptural figures. A dis...

He wears a crested helmet and carries a round shield ornamented with the bas-relief head of Medusa surrounded in a border of laurel leaves.

In the Villa Noailles, which the architect made in Hyères in 1923-1928, Jan and Joël Martel executed a bas-relief on the central column of the hall and a polyhedral mirror.

The surfaces are worked in bas-relief with dense geometric key pattern grounds framing applied ornament.

In 1935 Pierre-Marie Poisson created two bas-reliefs for the dining room of the Paquebot "Normandie".

In the background, an urn-shaped vase is adorned with classical-style bas-reliefs. The pyramid-shaped composition of the still life, skillfully rendered with a saturated and brillian...

AFTER FRANÇOIS DUQUESNOY Flemish, 1594-1643 An exceedingly rare bas-relief of "Putti Tormenting a Goat" Probably Italian, circa 18th century Sand-cast bronze, chemical and lacquer ...

Crisp medallions in the bench backs feature a flowing bas-relief fleur-de-lis that is flanked on either corner by opposing C-scrolls with flowing vines of foliage curving along the m...

Indeed, each of the doors is sculpted in bas-relief, executed by a very skilled chisel, depicting the Four Elements directly inspired by prints from the Dutch artist Hendrik Goltzius...

The body of the vase is rich in a dark-brown patina that positively glows around the bas-relief Bacchanalia scene of putto playing a tug-of-war type game, carrying wine glasses and b...

The work has a pyramidal composition, from where monument to "Mariscal Moncey" on an 8 meter high pedestal and decorated with bas-reliefs that dominates the entire square. The floris...

Framed by further bands of intricate gilding, this treatment creates the brilliant visual effect of a miniature Roman cameo or bas-relief sculpture. While unmarked, the specific char...

The crest and seat rail loosely echo one another with a fluid rocaille carving surrounding a floral bas-relief, while the arms and legs are executed in the typical manner with an alm...

On the right, a large amphora-shaped vase sculpted in bas-relief. Sacrifice Scene in the Atrium of a Composite Palace.

The candlesticks themselves in the Japanese style in gilded bronze enhanced on the central part with a dragon in bas-relief and at the top with an elephant. The bobeches are origin...

The detailed rendering of this lion’s head closely mirrors the lions seen in ancient Persian stone bas-reliefs of royal lion hunts, now displayed in major museums around the world.

Arabesques, foliage, grotesques and bas-relief medallions with mythological scenes or portraits cover the facades and uprights of French Renaissance furniture.

From that date, the French State commissioned him for several public monuments, whether for the decoration of the Gare de Lyon in Paris, or the bas-relief "Contemporary Art" for the ...

In a trademark feature, the table top itself is carved with three distinct motifs ~ one glorifying ripe pears on the tree, the other fully laden grapevines, while the leaf is carved ...

They use incrustations with marble tablets, japs or porphyry, using different geometrical shapes, sometimes associated with bas-reliefs sculpted panels. This cabinet stands on fe...

The materials used were gold, silver, bronze, ivory or glass, as techniques the embossing, the bas-relief, the engraving or enamel, often used in combination in the same specimen.

Behind the white marble veneer and gilt bronze bas relief and plaques on the front and side the base of this clock, there is a solid black marble block that is full of alternating La...

The spiralling column is covered in delightful bas-relief bronze plates -- which resemble the original bronze plates constructed out of cannons taken from the combined armies of Euro...

Baily went on to become one of the most celebrated Neoclassical sculptors of 19th century Britain, winning a gold medal at the Royal Academy and multiple commissions for public monum...

In 1910-1913, Bourdelle created the bas-reliefs for the façade of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées as well as the interior frescoes.

On the wooden support a veil of cloth was glued and subsequently various states of "pastiglia" were spread, this was then imprinted or engraved or finely modeled, usually, the decora...

On the right is a sepulchre and even beyond a large carved marble vase with bas-reliefs. To close the architectural environment there is a powerful building with an arch and large ar...

The original partially inset marble top with dramatic veining sits above a flat sided break-fronted front and back adorned with fine bas-relief bronze plaques cast adorned with putti...

Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depict...

It is carved with a deep frieze in bas-relief, occupying most of the body, illustrating a Bacchanalian procession.

Other works were completed alongside Giuseppe De Fabris include Il mar glaciale, bronze bas relief and The Angel Messenger of Peace found in the urban cemetery of Pisa.

The first plate, titled 'Wandmalerei und bemalte Basreliefs' (Wall Painting and Painted Bas-Reliefs), is a vibrant celebration of fresco painting and architectural ornamentation from...

A layer of canvas was glued onto the wooden support, followed by several layers of "pastiglia", which were then imprinted, engraved, or finely modeled, usually in bas-relief. After h...

Faithful to the neo-classical taste, sculptor Antoine-Denis Chaudet presents us with a frieze of antique figures executed in gray wash over pencil strokes, which is likely inspired b...

PAIR OF BAS-RELIEF MYTHOLOGICAL AMPHORA GARNITURES RAISED ON ROUGE MARBLE BASES Attributed to Ferdinand Levillain and Ferdinand Barbedienne unmarked executed circa 1880 Item # 604V...

With numerous collaborators, he produced small, very colorful subjects in the Art Nouveau then Art Deco style, distributed in small series: pendants, vases, lamps and night lights an...

Besides bronze, he also produced works in marble, quartz and ivory. His bas-relief of St. Cecilia is to be found in the Abbeville Museum and the Nantes Museum houses a bust titled Th...

Tuscan school, 17th century Madonna with Child - from the Impruneta Tondo Measures: Polychrome terracotta, 65 x 46 x 10 cm This polychrome terracotta relief, gently jutting...

Jeune femme gauloise Young Gaulish woman After a bas-relief dated between the 5th and 7th century. 2.

With many collaborators, he produced small very colorful Art Nouveau and Art Deco subjects, distributed in small series: pendants, vases, lamps and night lights and, from 1928, sculp...

With many collaborators, he produced small very colorful Art Nouveau and Art Deco subjects, distributed in small series: pendants, vases, lamps and night lights and, from 1928, sculp...

The image, viewed through a dramatic archway, reveals a grand staircase leading to an upper gallery adorned with coats of arms, bas-reliefs, and busts. This detailed interior scene c...

Featuring a most distinctive transitional sculptural form, each three-light candelabrum having a finely cast vasiform amphora-shaped body with incised detailing and angular supports,...

The sides of the lid also have bas relief decoration consisting of a fish scale, like pattern.

After the second Bourbon restoration he retired to Brussels, where, probably due to the intervention of the exiled Jacques-Louis David He obtained some commissions from the architect...

The cameo is engraved in bas-relief with three hazelnut-colored figures standing out against a dark brown background: this is the dispute between Athena and Poseidon for the patronag...

Provenance: Christie's (London, Old master Painting 12.12.1996) lot 82 This magnificent composition depicts two cupids holding a garland of flowers, placed on a fine architecture wi...

It's very rare for an antique Chinese chest to have eight drawers, and the fact that each of them is carved in raised bas-relief makes this an exquisitely special piece.

With many collaborators, he produced small very colorful Art Nouveau and Art Deco subjects, distributed in small series: pendants, vases, lamps and night lights and, from 1928, sculp...

Marcel Gimond was known for his busts of political and artistic personalities. He also owed two bas-reliefs located in the lobby of the newspaper "L'Humanité", in tribute to Marcel C...

THE BATTLE OF THE CENTAURS - MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI - PLASTER CAST early 20th Century Large ancient bas-relief reclaimed in plaster cast, 1:1 reproduction of the Battle of the Cent...

The choir, built soon afterward, is remarkable for the lightness of its construction. In the choir are four bas-reliefs of great beauty representing scenes in the life of the Virgin ...

The piece consists of a round bowl at the top with elongated applied handles at either side, all of which rest upon a pedestal base. The bowl features two bas-relief winged mask head...

His skills in design and structural aesthetics found expression in various large-scale projects, including commissioned murals, decorative panels, and sculptural bas-reliefs. His wor...

Decorative panels and screens were carved in bas relief with a variety of themes which were then defined in polychromed lacquers on a gold ground.