Repousse Art

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

A bold and well crafted Indonesian Yogya (Jogja, Djokja) silver bowl by Tom's Silver, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, circa 1960's. The elegant bowl features a striking design of a Ka...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

Chinese archaistic copper repousse ritualistic vessel with a boar head spout and elephant head handle. A beautifully crafted piece in the ancient style with intricate detail througho...

Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal.

Fine quality late 19th century "straight stick" mahogany cane with a "sterling" silver mark at the base of the highly repoussed and chased collar; with a floral geometric design at ...

A wonderful Chinese silver tea strainer, Qing Dynasty, possibly Tong Zhi period (1861 to 1875), late 19th century, China. The silver tea strainer elegantly designed with a bamboo...

Chinese export repousse beaker, circ 1890. Wieght 3.3 oz., 4 3/8" tall

A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro, vessel for ...

A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...

These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are rep...

Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and "WH" for W...

Chinese silver repousse and openwork bowl, decorated with dragons and flaming pearl. The bowl is marked on the bottom with a Chinese character, "90" for silver purity, and " WH" for ...

WAH HING LUNG (华兴隆 - Retailer - based in Canton and Hong Kong) - SHAO JI (紹記 - Master Artisan Workshop - based in Canton) - Extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of Chinese expor...

A large and impressive vintage Nepalese parcel gilt copper repoussé "Makara" tripod incense burner, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, Nepal. The fantastic and dramatic large tripod ce...

An elegant, coordinated collection of three Italian decorative wall art pieces by Casa d’Arte Guerrini, each featuring a finely modeled bas-relief at its center, finished in 925 silv...

Chinese Export Silver snuffbox by Khe Cheong. Unsual subject matter of a foreigner and his horse. Marked KHC in the gold wash interior. 80g or 2.6 t. oz weight.

Set of three Chinese export silver bowls. Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. Tripod bowl is marked LC (Lee Ch...

Size: 1.875 in. high x 2.5 in. long x 1 in. wide. (48 x 64 x25 mm) Weight: 1.8 oz. (53 grams) Provenance: Thailand art market. L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA

On loan to the Heritage Museum of Art, Chicago, IL 2017 - 2019.

Great brass decorative art object hand crafted by skilled artisans from Northern India.

A large Mamluk revival Indo Persian brass charger serving tray with handles. Large octagonal serving tray platter engraved and finely decorated with peacocks and Moorish geometric de...

Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal.

A rare and unusual pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty hair ornaments crafted in high karat gold with cabochon spinels, and featuring images of cranes amongst clouds, early to mid 17th cent...

Russian Kazan Mother of God Icon with Brass Oklad, Late 20th Century Russian Orthodox Kazan Mother of God icon with an embossed gold-toned brass oklad, dating to the later 20th cent...

Pretty embossed copper plate representing a tavern scene in the style of the 16th century. In a renaissance interior four men are drinking, three of them lift their cups, the fourth,...

19th century French repousse hexagonal brass relief wall mirror with crest An elegant Napoleon III period mirror made with central beveled glass and eight rectangular glasses joined...

A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This...

Fabulous Moroccan Moorish hand-hammered brass tray, intricate multi dimension artwork, very fine Islamic Metalwork brass repousse designs. Handcrafted wall hanging decorative brass ...

Oversized 3 feet tall Middle Eastern, Mughal Indian style brass decorative ewer. Very decorative handcrafted brass Moorish Arabian style coffee pot, wine or water pitcher. Hand-ham...

A fantastic Japanese Satsuma incense burner, koro, with phoenix and brocade designs and a silver lid, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The censer, called a koro in Japan, of ...

A fine and elegant Japanese Satsuma tripod incense burner, koro, with pierced metal lid, signed Eizan (?) Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The koro, or censer, features a s...

Zebra box (Large) Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal.

A stunningly graceful life-sized arm and hand of the Buddha, Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. The hand is beautifully cast, with long, elegant fingers and nice detailing to th...

Indo Persian Mughal tinned copper vessel. Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Islamic design. Large Middle Eastern Persian Mameluke style tinned copper jar with lid. Heavily hand-hammer...

Antique 1900s Moroccan hand-hammered brass tray, intricate artwork, very fine Islamic metalwork brass hand etched designs with a five pointed star in the center. Handcrafted decorati...

The Repousse pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing.

This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing.

Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Ti...

Dramatic -- appropriately! -- and well crafted, this pair of copper repoussé, wall-mounted masks depict the classic faces of Comedy and Tragedy. The faces have a lovely coppery colo...

This Regency period ring with its breathtaking band of repousse roses is a minor work of art. Repousse is quite time consuming so the technique is typically employed for larger, mo...

Set of 6 Art Nouveau Sterling silver vanity brushes. American circa 1900.

A stunning antique Italian Baroque style silvered metal gilded wood monstrance reliquary. circa 1770-1820 Handmade in Italy in the late 18th / early 19th century, commissioned by ...

Art Deco Silver‑Plated Tea & Coffee Service by Charles Julien, France, c.1930 - Stylized Rose Décor, Complete with Matching Tray An exceptional Art Deco silver‑plated tea and cof...

They were renowned for high end Art Nouveau repousse work indicated by their stylized "W" hallmark logo (see image).

Large antique English Arts & Crafts copper oval mirror Keswick School C.1900 Large oval copper framed Arts & Crafts mirror by the Keswick School of Industrial Arts C.1900 Superb...

Exceptional antique Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta case or match safe featuring an ornate repoussé design with flowing organic scrollwork surrounding a central blank cartouche and...

Oxidized copper planter by WMF. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel ...

An exceptionally elegant Art Deco silver and enamel vanity case or minaudiere, circa 1920s–1930s, retailed by Cartier. Of rectangular form with gently curved sides, the case is richl...

Art Deco Copper Umbrella Stand, Hand-Hammered Copperware, France 1940s Beautifully handcrafted copper umbrella stand, entirely made of hammered copper using traditional dinanderie t...

This set of 10 pieces contains a modern design engraved with the Initials MCB and on each end presents a repousse work of scrolls, foliage and bunch of flowers. It consist of: hairbr...

These Black Murano Glass & Brass nightstands are an extraordinary fusion of Italian artistry and modern design. Expertly crafted from elegant black Murano glass, these bedside table...

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

Pair Of Rectangular Shelves In Polychrome Wrought Iron from the early 20th century, Italian Art Nouveau artifacts composed of a sheet metal top with the edge worked with a railing ...

Pair Of Polychrome Wrought Iron Corner Shelves Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau artifacts composed of a sheet metal top with the edge profiled by a twisted creasing and decorated wit...

A highly figured alabaster stone shade is suspended in a gorgeous hammered copper collar. Repoussaged young roses adorn the top of the collar, with custom chain and electrified canop...

A stunning antique Japanese silver jewelry or keepsake box intricately designed and handcrafted, circa 1900s. Double skinned body, sides and lid are embossed in high-relief with wa...

A very handsome pair of German Art deco period 6-light/ six-arm solid .830 silver candelabra / candlesticks -in-one, with martele finish by Wilkens & Söhne circa 1930. Both mark...

Sterling silver vase in Art Nouveau - Liberty style made entirely by hand. The preparation of the structure of the vase required several processing times. The vase was made in differ...

Elevate your bedroom with Azure Dreams bedside tables, a luxurious mix of Art Deco inspiration and Italian craftsmanship. Each bedside table is meticulously handcrafted in Italy fro...