Gilt Gesso

A lovely rectangular shape, the surfaces all decorated with gilt-gesso decorations consisting of friezes of foliate scrolls, neoclassical rosettes, and egg and dart moldings, in near...

Probably German and dates to the mid 18th century and is in very good overall condition, with some high point gilt gesso losses, minor surface abrasions, and wear commensurate with a...

A lovely rectangular shape, the surfaces all decorated with gilt-gesso decorations consisting of friezes of foliate scrolls, neoclassical rosettes, and egg and dart moldings, with or...

Early 19th century french mercury plate mirror Gilt gesso over wood, with an incredible foxed silver/grey mercury glass, it barely reflects and is a true looking glass Frame bears ...

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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

A finely executed early 20th century 'plein air' landscape by noted British landscape artist Henry John Kinnaird, titled ‘View of Winchester Cathedral’ bottom left, signed bottom rig...

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...

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.

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.  

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".

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.

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.

K0461 19th century wall mirror of versatile form could be positioned portrait or landscape, having original mirror plate with superb foxing in beautifully carved and gilded frame wit...

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.

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...

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

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...

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 ...