Gilt Gesso

Age related craquelure to the painted surface, the odd knock and abrasion to the gilt gesso frame. But overall in good honest original condition.

The piece is presented in its original carved wood and gilt gesso frame, which adds to its overall elegance and charm.

The main frame is solid gilt wood, with beautifully intricate gilt gesso fixtures.

Retains a marvelous weathered surface with traces of original gilt gesso. This majestic creature would have graced a gilded age conservatory, and is reminiscent of the 19th century s...

Signed and dated top right Antique slightly painted gilt gesso frame The measurement given is the frame size Free UK shipping *Robert Lee. 1915 - 2007.

Adam Style, Giltwood, Drapery Motif, Large Wall Mirror, Italy, 1920s This exquisite Adam-style mirror features a six-foot wide frame with intricate water gilding, showcasing detaile...

Unlike many later Florentine chandeliers made entirely of metal, this example features a carved wooden central structure and carved wooden candleholders finished in gilt gesso. The c...

These mirrors have elaborate pierced strapwork crestings surmounted by a shell-shaped corona above a cartouche-shaped plate, the rectangular mirror plates within a carved giltwood an...

Dimensions - H: 25 1/2 in W: 28 3/4 in D: 2 3/4 in This french victorian style carved wood and gesso gold gilt mirror is truly phenomenal! If we take a look at the photos provided ...

The table is for restoration as there are several gilt, gesso and wood losses with active flaking that needs stabilization.

Deep greek key carved apron above a serpentine floral and swag, gilt gesso finish. Hand painted miniature portraits on each side flanked either side by cherub like figures on the lon...

The meticulous hand carving, application of gilt gesso, and nuanced aging all contribute to their sense of historic authenticity and timeless elegance.

Each bird with dove-grey, black and white feathered plumage, on column perches, bases dressed with cut painted silk flowers and finished with dark green velvet base, under canted-cor...

A fine English George III-period carved and gilt gesso mirror, ca 1765. This exceptional Georgian giltwood mirror is surmounted by a displaying eagle above a Chinese pagoda.

Carved laurel wreath crown at the top with ribbons. Gilt Gesso over wood. Carved laurel wreath on top, acanthus leaf scrolls adorn the sides.

They are very well-made, HEAVY, and solid pair. bronze frames, Gilt Gesso carved wood/plaster legs ( Attached to the units).

Each dolphin is hand-carved in a dynamic pose with a dramatically coiled tail, scalloped fins, and whimsical facial expression, rendered in deeply carved scales and gilt gesso. The o...

Signed lower right, in period gilt-gesso frame, the artist's biography as follows: Charles Malfroy was an accomplished French artist who specialized in coastal, marine and landsca...

The generously scaled frame features an elegant serpentine form, typical of the period, adorned with bold acanthus leaf motifs and an alternating pattern of rocaille-inspired scrolls...

An exceptional, finely crafted hand carved frame with stepped surround and incised foliate scrolled decoration in the corners. The surface with red gesso and applied gilt and silver ...

Frame exhibits chipping and losses to the gilt gesso along edges and corners. Additional Details: The signature in red on the lower left reads "Ramskill, 1900," with stylized crosse...

This fine example of his work is executed with oil on canvas, signed bottom right and set within what appears to be it's fine, original gilt gesso frame, titled on the stretcher toge...

18th century Venetian rococo painted settee with strap work lattice back in white gesso with original faded silver gilt detailing over green velvet upholstered seat and standing on c...

A Regency Amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, the rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded and gilded stretcher and gilded foliate...

Gesso and gilt rectangular wall mirror with intricate rocaille, foliate and shell gilded motifs.

A pair of late 18th century Italian gilt wood and gesso three arm wall sconces. Recently professionally restored.

A very imposing 19th Century French gilded carved wood and Gesso wall mirror. Having wonderful scrolling foliate, flower and shell decoration. With a bevelled glass mirror plate to t...

A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, the rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded and gilded stretcher and gilded foliate...

A large scale heraldic gilt lion off naive depiction, constructed around a pine carcass with a thick hessian and plaster/gesso skin.

Empire style wall mirror in composite wood and gesso with a patinated gilt finish. Acanthus leaf detailing.

Excellent Empire style mirror with winged griffins and center urn. The frame is a combination of carved wood and gesso.

They are impressed with monogram and sceptre marks, 'K', incised in red-velvet and gilt gesso frames, and incised 9 3/4" 7 3/8".

Simple and elegant giltwood with gessoed frame mirror in the style of Hollywood Regency. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Mirror by itself is 6.75 in diameter. Frame...

American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.  

Large French Rococo oval gilt wall mirror The Mirror has an exquisite gilt Frame in the Rococo Style, it is elaborately decorated with Shells, Swags and Leaves with a twisted rope...

The dark wood contrasts with the gilt gesso wings that shimmer when lit. In this pair, one cherub is facing left and holding the candle on the right while the other cherub is facing ...

A late Adam period work table depicting Venus and Neptune The slender gilt and white gesso decorated legs supporting a lockable oval tilt-top fitted with a mahogany-lined compart...

American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar.

French gilt carved wood and gesso foliage cartouche wall mirror with an egg and dart exterior border, flanking acanthus carved corners, and interior bead work.

It sits upon a gilt gesso base of octagonal outline, crisply moulded with geometric relief to all sides, giving the piece a strong architectural presence despite its modest scale.

K0461 An attractive 19th-century French wall mirror, circa 1850, featuring a versatile design that can be styled in either portrait or landscape orientation. This French piece retain...

French gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with a rope motif border, flanking floral corners, interior molded edge, and resting on molded rectangular plinths, Early 19th century.

French Louis Philippe silver gilt and gesso mirror with a carved molded edge frame, interior row of beading, original silvered glass, and retains the original wood backing, Early 19t...

Circa 1880 near pair oval mirrors with wide carved gilt wood and gesso frames. Frames are not perfectly symmetrical but can be used as a pair.

Pair of French gilt wood and gesso decorative carved foliage and gadrooned hanging wall brackets, Early 19th century.

1890's Original Gilt And Gesso French Mirror. Classic French mirror with a panelled pine construction, gesso details and the original gilded finish.

In the background, a picturesque European-style castle (château) rises above a small cluster of village houses under a soft, cloud-filled sky.Style: Strongly inspired by French Impre...

French Rococo Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror The mirror has a superb 3” wide Rococo style Cream and Gilt Frame which has a backward slope with very ornate gesso decoration featuring ros...

Winged sphinx figures with old cracks and gilt/gesso loss, inpainting and polychromed touchups.

Early 19th century gilt and gesso picture frame. Found at an estate sale in Columbia, Tennessee.

English Georgian swan neck foliage medallion shell crest gilt carved wood and gesso beveled wall mirror with lower foliage medallion scrolls, Mid to last quarter 18th Century.

Very Large 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror This Superb Very Large deeply moulded Gilt 7” Frame encloses this mirror, the frame has an inward downslope with moulded decoration Th...

Italian neoclassical silver gilt wood & gesso red lacquered wall mirror with a central urn lion mask cartouche decorated with scrolled foliate plumes and ribbon drapery, flanking fol...

Beautiful Gilt and Gesso Wall Mirror on a wood sub-structure.

Italian gilt carved wood and gesso central shell cornice scrolled acanthus foliage wall mirror, Late 18th Century.

Italian architectural model featuring a gessoed and gilt hemispherical dome on a circular entablature supported by a gessoed colonnaded facade with relief carved gilt acanthus swags ...

French oval gilt wood and gesso wall mirror with a foliage crest, gadrooned border, and single scrolled acanthus candle arm, Late 18th century.

English oval gilt carved wood and gesso scrolled foliage wall mirror with centered floral urn crest.

Very fine George I period console table with richly carved gesso retaining traces of gilding and having strapwork and foliate design in the manner of Gumley and Moore. The present ta...

French Gilt Wall Mirror This is a beautifully Decorative Gold Gesso Frame Mirror it has an oval shape in the centre with gilded piercings and Scrolls, the gilt finish is very sligh...