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An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Renaissance cassetta frames, attributed to Siena, Tuscany, dating to the late 16th century. Each frame is constructed in carved wood and...

Austria / Habsburg Monarchy, second half of the 17th century, approximately 200 handwritten pages. An exceptional aristocratic manuscript identified at the beginning in a contemporar...

An exceptionally rare and monumental Italian Renaissance table, attributed to Tuscany, most plausibly Florence, circa 1600 / 17th century, executed in richly carved walnut and distin...

An exceptionally elaborate and unusually large 19th-century polychrome relief stove tile, conceived as an architectural picture within the monumental ceramic surface of a traditional...

An exceptional and remarkably rare Late Gothic solid wrought iron castle door, hand forged in Central Europe during the second half of the 15th centu...

A rare and exceptionally well-preserved Late Gothic cast bronze architectural fountain tap, dating to the late 15th or early 16th century and originating from a medieval castle in Fr...

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare monumental solid wrought-iron castle door, hand forged during the Late Gothic period and retaining its comple...

An exceptional and remarkably rare Late Gothic solid wrought iron castle door, entirely hand-forged in France during the second half of the 15th cent...

A remarkable and exceptionally sculptural Late Gothic carved oak bench coffer (Stollentruhe) dating from the late 15th to the early 16th century, most likely originating from Austria...

A remarkable and highly decorative pair of authentic hand-forged wrought iron wall candle holders, crafted in France during the late 16th to early 17th century. Retaining their origi...

An exceptionally rare and monumental Late Gothic hand-forged wrought iron mortar, originating from a medieval French castle and representing the highest level of European blacksmith ...

A rare and exceptionally decorative pair of Late Gothic fossil marble architectural columns, carved in France during the 15th century. Standing an impressive 110 cm in height and mea...

An exceptionally rare and evocative survivor of medieval castle architecture, this monumental granite door stop dates to the 15th century and retains its original hand-forged wrought...

A rare and exceptionally atmospheric Late Gothic ecclesiastical pricket candlestick, hand-crafted during the closing decades of the medieval period. Standing an impressive 65 cm in h...

Among the rarest survivals of medieval architectural ironwork, this monumental pair of Gothic castle doors (one door-two wings) represents an extraordinary achievement in the art of the medieval blacksmith. Entirely hand forged from wrought iron and assembled with individually forged rivets, the doors embody the engineering skill, defensive requirements, and uncompromising craftsmanship of late medieval France. Unlike the overwhelming majority of surviving castle doors- which rely on heavy oak cores reinforced with iron straps- these remarkable examples are constructed almost entirely of wrought iron plates, braces, and structural members. Such an approach demanded immense quantities of iron, exceptional technical expertise, and hundreds of hours of skilled labor, making doors of this type exceptionally costly to produce and reserved only for the most important fortified spaces. Their bold Gothic silhouette, terminating in a pointed arch, corresponds to the original medieval stone opening from which they originate. Massive diagonal reinforcing members, broad riveted iron plates, forged hinge assemblies, and individually hand-worked rivets form a powerful architectural composition that is as sculptural as it is functional. Every surface tells the story of more than five centuries of existence. The wrought iron retains its rich historic patina, displaying centuries of oxidation, forge textures, hammer marks, laminated iron surfaces, and evidence of traditional forge-welding techniques. The irregular rivet heads, overlapping iron plates, and subtle variations in thickness reveal unmistakable hand craftsmanship impossible to reproduce through modern industrial methods. Architecturally, these doors were almost certainly created for one of the most secure areas of a medieval fortress or château. Their all-iron construction suggests installation within a treasury, armoury, prison, fortified vault, strong room, or other location where maximum security and resistance to fire were essential. Such commissions were reserved for castles of considerable importance and required the work of master blacksmiths operating at the highest level of their craft. Stylistically and technically, the doors date most convincingly to the late 15th to early 16th century (circa 1480–1530). However, the conservative nature of medieval architectural ironwork, together with the Gothic form and traditional forging methods, leaves open the possibility that portions of the construction- or the original commission itself- may extend into the 14th century, making these doors potentially even earlier than their generally accepted dating. Authentic medieval all-wrought-iron castle doors...

An exceptionally rare and historically compelling Austrian Renaissance devotional tapestry/ embroidery, dating to circa 1500 or earlier, masterfully woven in wool, silk, and richly e...

An exceptionally rare and architecturally significant late Gothic wrought iron wall safe door, hand forged in Austria during the late 15th to early 16th century, originating from a ...

An exceptionally rare and remarkably complete late Medieval to early Renaissance wrought iron wall safe door, hand-forged in Austria during the 15th or early 16th century. Originally...

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare medieval castle door, traditionally attributed to the 14th century, preserved within a medieval castle of 13th–14th century origin. Retaining ...

A monumental and exceptionally rare Gothic castle door of the 14th- 15th century, preserving its original hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges, monumental lock, decorative iron fitt...

This accomplished nineteenth-century French academic drawing presents a powerful study of a heroic male figure accompanied by a youthful child, rendered with remarkable sensitivity t...

An exceptional and highly important 14th-15th century Gothic castle door, preserving its original hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges, monumental medieval lock, decorative iron fit...

An extraordinary and possibly unique hand-painted Limoges porcelain service, created in southern France during the late 1960s to early 1970s as a private artistic commission. Execute...

A remarkable group of ancient gold spirals attributed to the Hallstatt cultural sphere of Central Europe, dating approximately from the Late Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age, circa 8...

A rare and visually compelling suite of three Renaissance-period engravings, likely originating from a Central European historical or dynastic publication produced in the late 16th o...

A rare and visually striking early 18th-century German Baroque devotional work printed in Nuremberg in 1705, richly illustrated with dramatic allegorical engravings depicting the “Vi...

Extraordinary handwritten Baroque-era exorcistic healing and ritual manuscript originating from the Austrian–Bavarian Alpine sphere, executed entirely in German Kurrent script with s...

An exceptional and completely intact early 18th century Benedictine monastic chant-antiphonal manuscript, handwritten in Upper Austria in 1719 by the nun Johanna Elisabeth Zundorffs ...

An exceptionally rare and evocative Austrian devotional broadside known as a “Frais-Brief,” printed in the 18th century on handmade laid paper with visible watermarks. These sacred h...

An intimate and beautifully composed devotional scene painted in the circle of the great Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, depicting The Holy Family with Saint Anne. The comp...

A rare and highly decorative set of three 17th-century Genoese textile panels, woven in silk and velvet and presented in elegant custom frames. Each panel measures approximately 127 ...

A beautifully preserved medieval illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum (animal skin), dating to circa 1350–1450, originating from Europe. Italy. This striking example of Gothic craftsmanship features elegant textura script meticulously hand-lettered in rich brown ink across both sides, accompanied by vibrant rubrication and finely rendered initials in red and blue. The recto is adorned with a large illuminated initial, intricately decorated with geometric and foliate motifs, while delicate pen flourishes extend into the margins, demonstrating the skill and artistry of a professional scriptorium. The verso continues with carefully structured text and ornamentation, revealing the continuity of the manuscript’s original use. The presence of decoration on both sides highlights its authenticity as a working liturgical page rather than a later decorative fragment. Executed on supple vellum, the surface retains a beautiful natural patina, with subtle tonal variations and signs of age that enhance its historical character. The text is drawn from the Latin Psalms, traditionally used in devotional practice, adding both spiritual and cultural significance. The text translates in English as: “Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me; in the day when I am in trouble, incline your ear to me. On whatever day I call upon you, hear me quickly. For my days have vanished like smoke, and my bones have dried up like firewood. I am stricken like grass and my heart has withered, so that I forget to eat my bread. From the voice of my groaning, my bones cling to my flesh. I have become like a pelican in the wilderness; I am like an owl among the ruins. I lie awake, and I am like a solitary sparrow on a rooftop. All the day my enemies reproach me; those who praised me swear against me. For I have eaten ashes like bread and mingled my drink with weeping.” Presented in a custom frame, this rare...

A striking and authentic pair of Tuscan antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, beautifully preserved on vellum. These rare liturgical pages or...

A rare and visually striking pair of large-format antiphonal manuscript leaves, dating to the late 15th- early 16th century and likely originating from Tuscany, Italy. Executed on ve...

A striking pair of 15th–16th century antiphonal leaves, executed on vellum (animal skin), originating from a large-format choir book used in ecclesiastical settings. These manuscript...

An exceptional and historically resonant late 17th-century Baroque memorial plaque, honoring Ferdinand Ludwig Freiherr von Wopping (1624-1692), a distinguished officer in the service...

A rare and historically significant ensemble of two framed 19th-century ecclesiastical documents, directly linked to the pontificate of Pope Pius IX and to Abbé H. Vernhet, a documen...

From the esteemed former collection of Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, this exquisite early 16th-century polychromed carved wood figure of St. Florian stands as a rare example of late...

A refined and visually compelling collection of two large-format illuminated from both sides manuscript leaves on vellum, originating from Italian choir books of the late 14th to early 15th century. These leaves, once part of monumental liturgical codices used for communal singing, exemplify the artistry and devotional culture of the medieval church. Each leaf is executed in bold Gothic script with square Gregorian notation on red staves, designed for legibility at a distance. The collection includes examples from a Psalter and Antiphonal, encompassing both textual and musical elements of the liturgy. The group is distinguished by its range of illumination, from finely ornamented initials in red and blue with delicate penwork flourishing, to a more elaborate historiated composition depicting the Adoration of the Magi, rendered in vivid pigments with gold accents and intricate vine borders. This figurative leaf reflects a higher level of artistic sophistication and devotional narrative, typical of important ecclesiastical commissions. Texts include passages from the Psalms (notably Psalm 26, “Dominus illuminatio mea”) and chants associated with major liturgical moments such as Epiphany and the Office of the Dead. The musical leaves preserve the rhythmic structure of Gregorian chant, with neumatic notation carefully aligned to the text. Executed on fine animal (sheep) skin (vellum), the leaves display the natural undulation and patina characteristic of medieval parchment...

A rare and authentic 17th-century Alpine hunter’s belt complete with its original Hirschfänger hunting knife, dating to approximately 1680. This remarkable survival represents the pr...

A refined 18th-century Florentine devotional painting depicting the Virgin Mary in prayer, executed in the graceful classical manner of Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato and hi...

A rare and highly desirable large-paper edition of Reineke Fuchs by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, magnificently illustrated by Wilhelm von Kaulbach and published in Stuttgart by J. G. ...

A rare and evocative mid-16th century French devotional embroidery depicting the Nativity, worked in silk and metal-wrapped threads on a linen ground. The composition shows the kneel...

A rare and evocative 16th-century French devotional embroidery, worked in silk and metal-wrapped threads on a linen ground, depicting a haloed sacred figure within an architectural s...

An extraordinarily rare and important late medieval English orphrey panel, dating to circa 1480, executed in sumptuous sacred embroidery and remarkably preserved in untouched conditi...

An exceptional and visually arresting set of twelve early playing cards, dating to the late 16th century and originating from Austria. Executed in traditional woodblock print and delicately hand-painted, this rare group beautifully reflects the transition from the Late Gothic period into the Early Renaissance in Central Europe. Each card displays remarkable period detail, particularly in the finely rendered court figures dressed in late 15th-century attire- short doublets and jerkins, tight hose, puffed and slashed sleeves, feathered caps, and stylized armor elements. The costumes embody the expressive elegance of Late Gothic fashion while hinting at the emerging Renaissance aesthetic north of the Alps. The surviving hand-coloring- earthy reds, deep blues, muted greens, and warm ochres- enhances the strong linear quality of the woodcut technique. The natural wear, surface patina, and scattered losses visible in the images attest to the cards’ age and authentic use, adding to their historical character and collectible appeal. The sizes of the cards are irregular. The set includes a mix of pip and court cards, with beautifully stylized suit symbols and dynamic figural compositions. The expressive faces and exaggerated silhouettes are characteristic of 16th-century Austrian and Southern German printmaking traditions. Accompanied by an antique wooden storage box...

An exceptional mid-19th century Russian silver Torah pointer (yad), attributed to the celebrated Moscow master silversmith workshop from Ignatiy and Pavel Sazikov,- two of the most i...

An exceptional Antique Judaica Torah Pointer (Yad) in 84 Zolotniki silver, bearing Imperial Russian assay marks including a prominent double-headed eagle and a secondary eagle contro...

An exceptional antique sterling silver Torah pointer (yad), dated 1886, crafted with remarkable precision and artistic refinement. This elegant ceremonial object exemplifies late 19t...

“God in the heart, Love in the arms, Makes the bed pleasant and warm, Since 1713.” Translated in English ,-those poetic and symbolic in nature, charming German inscription are encirc...

This exceptional early 20th-century Austrian Art Deco Torah pointer (Yad) is a rare and visually compelling example of European Judaica, distinguished by its highly unusual material ...

An extraordinary and highly important 18th-century Torah pointer (Yad) in solid sterling silver, dated 1786. At nearly 250 years old- only ten years short of its quarter-millennium a...

An exceptionally rare and magnificent Italian Venetian pillow dating to circa 1590, showcasing the opulence and artistry of late Renaissance textiles from Venice, Italy. This exquis...

This is an exceptional original drawing by renowned Italian Renaissance master Camillo Procaccini (signed lower right with initials), born in Parma in 1561 and active mainly in Mila...

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...

A rare and evocative 16th-century German Executioner’s Sword (Richtschwert), forged in Passau, one of the preeminent centers of Renaissance blade craftsmanship. Passau was renowned f...

An exceptional early German crossbow dating to around 1540, crafted from antler, wood, and iron. This finely made piece exemplifies the late Gothic to early Renaissance period of Ger...

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entirely from high-quality steel plates and joined with traditional leather straps for proper articulation and fit, the armour embodies the superb craftsmanship and engineering of the German armourers of the period. The helmet is a finely made European bascinet, the classic combat helmet of the era. It features a gracefully pointed visor and hinged cheek plates, designed to provide both excellent facial protection and freedom of movement, while allowing sufficient ventilation and audibility during combat. The bascinet retains its original character and displays the subtle fluted detailing that became a hallmark of German armour-making in the transitional phase from the Gothic to the early Renaissance styles. The suit is mounted on an antique wooden mannequin stand measuring 175 cm in height and includes its original linen undergarment and chainmail shirt...

An evocative Venetian Renaissance oil on wood panel depicting a graceful Portrait of a Lady. The sitter’s serene expression and refined composition recall the elegance of Titian’s Ve...