Portrait Medallion

A finely detailed pair of antique gesso medallions—also readable as portrait plaques or oval relief portraits—depicting Saints Peter and Paul, expertly patinated to evoke the rich, w...

Each table has a carved portrait medallion centered on the apron, carved tassels at the corners and at each end, and slender tapered legs.

. - Cincinnati, OH Aluminum advertising sign for Old Overholt Bottled in Bond Rye, featuring bold script lettering and a restrained mid-century layout accented by a small portrait m...

Gatti was famed for his ebony and bone intarsia, combining rinceaux ornament of stylised vines, urns and flowers, with cameo portrait medallions and Cinquecento strapwork. . Gatti e...

The cabinet features richly detailed hand-carved ornamentation throughout, including profile portrait medallions, scrolling foliage, and architectural elements inspired by the Renais...

Decorated with carved in relief foliage as trim, garlands and festoons. Portrait medallions, cameos adorn the front and sides.

This vintage circular bas-relief medallion presents a classical profile portrait rendered in the Neoclassical tradition, its subject depicted with the idealized, serene features char...

A Victorian era arched stained glass lancet window depicting a young knight or soldier within a portrait medallion, with further stained glass images of oak leaves and acorns.

Each sheet contains six finely engraved circular portrait medallions arranged within refined neoclassical ornamental borders.

The richly decorated gold and cobalt blue ovoid body of the vases has two upright loop handles with bisque portrait medallions. Both vases commemorate Napoleon Bonaparte with the cla...

The magnificent set presenting with an elongated steeple spire form stopper resting in a waisted three raised band ringed neck, elegantly rising from a bulbous form body, elaborately...

The shades seat into richly finished gilt brass collars that are worked with stylized foliate motifs and set with small round portrait medallions as decorative accents. The brass mou...

Beautifully preserved Grand Tour book-form box housing a collection of twenty-seven classical Intaglio Medallions by Giovanni Liberotti. Bound in faux-marbled paper, box opens to re...

This vintage circular bas-relief medallion presents a classical profile portrait rendered in confident Neoclassical style, its subject depicted with the idealized, youthful features ...

To the top of the plaque is a portrait medallion of Napoleon with winged cherubs and the letter 'N'.

Superb quality circular centre table in the opulent French Napoleon III taste Lavishly mounted in ormolu with intricate scrolling foliate and shell decoration throughout The top rich...

Each piece is lavishly decorated with intricate Renaissance Revival motifs including winged cherubs, griffins, classical portrait medallions, scrolling foliage, and ornamental trophi...

Beautifully preserved Grand Tour book-form box housing a collection of fifty-one classical Intaglio Medallions by Giovanni Liberotti. Bound in faux-marbled paper, box opens to revea...

. - Philadelphia, PA Lithographed tin advertising sign promoting La Flor De Carvalho Havana cigars, featuring an elaborate faux woodgrain background surrounding a richly detailed ce...

Each elongated panel is conceived in an architectural form with pointed upper and lower terminals and centred by a deeply carved circular portrait medallion. The sitter is identified...

Standing an exceptional 91 cm high, these architectural candlesticks feature richly cast triangular bases adorned with religious portrait medallions depicting Christ, the Virgin Mary...

This silver denomination (valued at 1/12 of a gold coin) served as the primary payroll for the imperial armies and was the first silver coin to break tradition by inserting a tiny cr...

The piece is distinguished by its vibrant green ground, richly enhanced with hand-applied gilt decoration and an exquisite hand-painted portrait medallion depicting a young Victorian...

The architectural diagonal base is richly decorated with portrait medallions, acanthus borders and scrolling ornament, while the elaborate central column supports boldly curved arms ...

The central body is chased with swirling foliate garlands, floral sprays, and crossed branches encircling 2 portrait medallions depicting a male bust. The upper body narrows before f...

It comprises a sword hilt, cannon barrels and standards surrounding a portrait medallion of Arthur, 1st Duke of Wellington, in profile, and flanked by roundels naming his famous batt...

On this table she is surrounded by oval portrait medallions of luminary ladies of the period and members of Louis XV’s circle, including his queen Marie Leszczyńska, the mathematicia...

Specialising in large works, he had a talent for producing vases, statuary and portrait medallions. This stone bust of Lewis John Eric Hooper is just one example of his brilliant wor...

The composition is particularly striking for its symmetrical layout, with five oval portrait medallions arranged in a cross formation and surrounded by intricate foliate and scrollwo...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Dominicus Custos, Augsburg, circa 1602–1604 Keywords: Andrea Doria, Genoa admiral, Atrium Heroicum, Dominicus Custos, Augsburg engraving, Ren...

Each sheet is structured as a carefully balanced grid of oval portrait medallions, framed by architectural borders and accompanied by concise Latin texts.

The openwork splats with oval reserves and cameo-style portrait medallions evoke the grandeur of ancient Rome and Greece, while the delicate hand-painted details reflect the sophisti...

Chapman, published in England, circa 1805–1820 Keywords: Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon I, Emperor of France, King of Italy, Napoleonic Wars, French Empire, Waterloo, European history...

Pass, after Titian, London, 1826 Keywords: Augustus Caesar, Caesar Augustus, Roman Empire, Roman emperor, ancient Rome, Roman history, classical antiquity, antique engraving, 19th c...

The drawer and doors are embellished with geometric borders, scrolling foliage, classical urns and portrait medallions rendered in contrasting woods.

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Published by John Wilkes, after Lemuel Francis Abbott, London, 1819 Keywords: Horatio Nelson, Admiral Nelson, Trafalgar, Battle of Trafalgar,...

Bound in faux-marbled paper, box opens to reveal fitted interior lined in rich blue paper and filed with finely cast plaster portrait medallions depicting figures for antiquity.

The fields are populated with raised portrait medallions in contrasting ivory-white and warm buff tones, intentionally varied to simulate ancient materials such as marble, alabaster,...

Known for his technical brilliance, fluid modeling, and richly detailed castings, Ladatte elevated court bronzework in Piedmont to a level rivaling contemporary French ateliers. His ...

Framing tips This print benefits from a wide mat to visually separate the multiple scenes and portrait medallions. A dark wood or black frame with an off-white or light grey mat work...

Inspired by Art Nouveau art, classical muses, antique portrait medallions, and botanical ornament, this pendant is a romantic and symbolic piece for lovers of statement jewelry, arti...

The body is lavishly ornamented with intricate repoussé and chased decoration, featuring classical nude figures, cherubic putti, portrait medallions, grotesque masks, fruit garlands,...

The upper tier repeats this treatment on a larger scale: below the entablature runs a gilt-bronze frieze of laurel sprays centred by classical portrait medallions, while the projecti...

A scarce pair of fine quality antique Bohemian parcel gilt enameled light cobalt blue glass decanter bottles, exquisitely decorated for the Persian market. circa 1890 Handmade in Bo...

The center of the dish is decorated with a detailed classical relief portrait medallion, adding depth and visual interest to the composition.

The brass lid is finely engraved with a perpetual calendar table, flanked by two portrait medallions. One represents Julius Caesar, with the date 45 BC, referring to the Julian calen...

Vintage Capodimonte Style Porcelain Bowl / Decorative Footed Centerpiece, Napoli, Italy An exquisite vintage Italian porcelain centerpiece crafted in the luxurious Capodimonte style...

A portrait medallion makes a necklace feel personal before a word is engraved.

To the top of the plaque is a portrait medallion of Napoleon with winged cherubs and the letter 'N'.

Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box Karl Griesbaum Circa 1930 Honoring one of Britain's greatest naval heroes, this rare German singing bird automaton takes the form of an elegant silver b...

The Greek composition illustrates seven examples of insignia, including radiating breast stars and crowned, white-enamel crosses suspended from blue ribbons. Portrait medallions of K...

Old pendant locket - sentimental medallion. The base is an oval, smoothly polished plate of black onyx. The central section features an intricate yellow gold and silver appliqué depi...

These commissions caught the attention of sculptor Richard Morris Hunt (who famously designed the façade of the Metropolitan Museum), earning Bitter the duty of producing the portrai...

The plaque is presented against a rich ochre-gold velvet backing within a traditional gilt frame, creating an elegant presentation reminiscent of historic portrait medallions. Wren ...

Five smaller porcelain reserves frame the central scene, including oval medallions with classical figures against cobalt blue grounds, vertical portrait medallions at each side, and ...

Each lamp is centered by an urn-form body in a matte black “basalt” finish, richly ornamented with classical oval portrait medallions, ram’s-head masks, tied ribbon swags, floral gar...

The front cover is adorned with a delicate portrait medallion and gilt-stamped title, giving the piece a refined and decorative presence.

Above the figures appears a portrait medallion of the singer himself, emphasizing his celebrity status.

On the vase are the names of the principal artists whose works adorned the Exhibition, and on the angles infantine figures of Fame hold portrait medallions of Michael Angelo, Titian ...

Reminiscent of historical portrait medallions and formal cameo displays, the elaborate surround creates an unexpected dialogue between Slonem's contemporary, pop-inflected rabbit and...