Antique Naples

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Returning to Naples, Péquignot was reunited with Girodet and together they explored the sites of the Bay of Naples until Girodet's departure for Venice in March 1794.

What is known is that he exhibited at the National Exhibition in Parma in 1870 with the painting Il cane importuno ("The Troublesome Dog"), and in Naples in 1877 he presented five wo...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites o...

Bartolomeo died there in 1709, while Domenico continued his career for almost another thirty years, between Turin, Genoa and Naples. The circumstances clearly make it difficult to di...

Andrea Vaccaro (Naples, Italy, 1604 – 1670) Title: Penitent Magdalene Year: 1630-1635 ca.

His talent quickly asserted itself and led him to participate in the major exhibitions of his time: he was present several times at the Venice Biennale from 1899, and also exhibited ...

Vintage oil on board in soft greys and blues and greens of the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius looming in the distance in vintage associated frame.

Vase with copper base and partial silver plating Italy, probably Rome or Naples, late 19th century Elegant ornamental vase in embossed and silver-plated copper, with an antique gree...

The composition combines classical subject matter with lively maritime activity: fishermen haul nets in the foreground, boats glide across the Bay of Naples, and distant buildings an...

Seated Mercury (Hermes) — Grand Tour Life-Size Bronze Italian School (possibly Naples) Italy, Late 19th–Early 20th Century This commanding life-size Grand Tour bronze depicts Mercur...

Such architectural bronzes were produced for the Grand Tour market, appealing to scholars, collectors and travellers visiting Rome, Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and reflect the 1...

The reverse retains its original 19th century shipping label from Naples, offering a rare and fascinating glimpse into the mirror’s provenance and history.

Massimo Stanzione (also called Stanzioni; Frattamaggiore 1585 – Naples 1656) was an Italian Baroque painter, mainly active in Naples, where he and his rival Jusepe de Ribera dominate...

The original painting, depicting a sibyl (prophetess) with a book, is in the collection of the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples. Sibyls were mythical priestesses in ancient Gr...

The composition is balanced and theatrical, recalling the great Baroque still-life tradition that flourished in Naples during the 17th and 18th centuries. Warm directional light enha...

A pair of hand-painted, tin-glazed, ceramic platters from Naples, Italy

Country: Roma, Naples, Italy. Period: Etruscan Revival: 1840-1890.

Morelli had just returned to Naples, when the insurrections of 1848 erupted in Naples.

Typical of the best workshops in Naples, the body of the angel is made of tow and wire, allowing the figure's arms and legs to be positioned at as seen fit.

He will know a certain success during his lifetime thanks to his views of Venice or Naples Today some of his works are presented in museums in Milan, Bari, Florence...

The Victorians believed Coral would protect you from evil, traditionally children would wear coral necklaces and it was thought to ward off diseases, illnesses, evil spirits and dang...

*Bartolomeo Schedoni (Modena 1578 - Parma 1615) Elemosina of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Naples - Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is sold com...

Large fixed under glass painting, allegorical representation of Africa by the portrait of a black woman, richly adorned with jewels and a turban on her head. Frame (perhaps Naple...

ENRICO CARUSO Italian, 1873-1921 "Laughing Buddha, a Self Portrait" (1909) Sand-cast patinated bronze executed early 20th century by Roman Bronze Works (cold-stamped verso) Signed ...

GIUSEPPE GRANDI Italian, 1843-1894 "Marshall Ney" (1874/75) Lost-wax cast bronze Signed "Grandi" on proper left front of base 13 1/4" H x 5 3/8" D x 5 5/8" W Provenance: Carabell...

The model is often related to a corrupt passage in Pliny the Elder's Natural History (xxxvi.4), enumerating sculptures in the Temple of Jupiter Stator in the Portico of Octavia, near...

An early catalog of the Naples museum noting the figure as being ecstatic and not inebriated, like most faun depictions, no doubt helped ease its introduction into collections and ho...

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This combination of Roman and Florentine typologies is a notable characteristic of pietra dura production in Naples during the 18th century. Naples, with its long tradition of marble...

Carlo Giuliano was born in Naples and studied with another master of archeological revival jewelry, Alessandro Castellani.

A charming Neapolitan School gouache depicting the bay of Naples. The artist has used vibrant pastel hues to reflect the serenity of the scene.

Mercury is cast after the original held at the Museo Nazionale in Naples. He is depicted naked seated on a naturalistic rock base, his heels are winged allowing the God to fly throug...

The elegant baluster form with flared neck and tapered foot is characteristic of Italian workshop production from this period, likely originating from Florence, Rome or Naples. A geo...

Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was a jeweller and goldsmith, born in Naples, Italy in 1831, it’s believed that Giuliano was trained in Alessandro Castellani’s workshop in Rome, and later...

Era: Victorian (circa 1860–1880) Metal: 15K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Hardstone Cameo (Onyx) Technique: Hand-carved, high relief Weight: 14.08 grams Measurements: 2.5" x 1.75" Origin: Li...

Based in Rome, he visited the Naples region in the spring of 1875. Apart from our painting, we know of another view of Pompeii, dated May 31, 1875, and one of Capri, dated June 12, 1...

EARLY LIFE: Ferdinand was the eldest son of Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily. Possibly as a result of his parents' genetic closeness (they were d...

These elaborate scenes symbolized status and were often the focal point of yearly competitions among Naples’ prominent families, particularly during the reign of King Charles III of ...

The figures sit upon an architectural cartouche enriched with dense foliate scrollwork, its surfaces enlivened by the vigorous hand-carving characteristic of Naples’ ecclesiastical w...

Grand Tour child's four strand Salmon coral bead necklace - featuring well matched 4 mm. beads to each strand - original spring ring clasp / closure (yellow gold tone) - unsigned - I...

Later, he returned to Naples and enrolled at the Accademia di Belle Arti, where his primary instructor was Domenico Morelli.

The elegant proportions, idealized features, and sensuous modeling of the body recall the celebrated Roman marble found at Pompeii, now in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples. ...

Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base. Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...

William Hamilton, his Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Naples," circa 1766, in antique neoclassical gilt-carved frame with later acid-free black mat all under ...

In 1857 he entered the Regio Istituto di Belle Arti in Naples, he continued his studies in Rome, then returned to Naples where he settled, became an accomplished artist, working prim...

After 5 years of studying he travelled to Italy visiting Rome, Naples and Florence where he met and married his wife Ciara in 1858.

This sculpture is modeled after the original Roman copy which was discovered in 1758 and is now housed in the National Architectural Museum in Naples. Cast Bronze, Italy, 20th c. H...

Vincenzo Tenore's herbarium, as well as that of his uncle, are preserved at the Botanical Institute of the University of Naples.