Lynx Hollow Antiques

A whimsical faux bois concrete garden table by Emile Taugourdeau (French, 1917-1989). This extraordinary outdoor table from France has been designed in whimsy faux bois fashion, le...

Add luxurious elegance and sophistication with this exquisite French Louis XVI style kingwood marquetry table a ecrire (writing table). Dating to the late 19th / early 20th century,...

A magnificent, rare and most unusual antique Moorish style bone, mother of pearl, shell & ebony inlaid carved wood library table in the manner of legendary designer Carlo Bugatti (It...

Add a touch of refined elegance and sophistication with this charming rare and unusual petite scale Edwardian era metamorphic ladies correspondence table / sewing work stand. circa 1...

A handsome antique French gilt bronze mounted mixed wood bureau plat writing desk with warm dark patina. circa 1880 France, late 19th century, high quality hand crafted workmanship...

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extraordinary one of kind masterpiece originally a prominent altarpiece fixture in a Catholic church, typically displaying a Santo or Jesus altar figure statue inside. Exceptionally executed throughout, parcel gilt polychrome painted, gessoed and carved wood two-piece architectural baldachin form, with dome top vaulted ceiling, raised on eight fluted Corinthian columns, over a shaped platform base with elaborate molded frieze, further raised on integral bracket risers in marbleized faux marble paint decorated finish. Breathtaking visually striking aesthetic, very fine quality craftsmanship, lavishly decorated with extraordinary detail throughout, even the unseen interior of the dome profusely decorated with the most intricate painstaking hand applied 24k gold leaf ornamentation, the exterior in brillant gilded finish, enhanced by beautifully aged warm rich dark patina! Dimensions: (approx) 45" Tall, 26.5" Wide, 26.5" Deep *Additional photos available upon request* Condition Report: A superb museum quality example, in overall very good antique condition, especially considering its 200 years old. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged distressed patina, authentic antique character and charm throughout, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, exposed gesso, fading, acrecetions, possible old touchups and restorations, all expected wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure. Overall strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. The floral dome painting likely later. Central hole and discoloration where altar figure was once placed. Overall a truly remarkable work of art! -- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques and have a special place in our heart for them. We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman Empire reliquary monstrance, architectural salvaged building elements, church architecture model, apprentice prototype, baptismal font, sacristy liturgical items, sanctuary vessel, vestment chest, monastery refectory table, Gothic court cupboard...

Add a touch of luxurious opulence, dramatic beauty, romantic warmth, depth, and timeless old world elegance with this magnificent Venetian Rococo wall mirror! Italian, late 19th / e...

A scarce authentic antique circa 1890 Syrian corner cabinet / open display stand, elaborately decorated throughout, the amount of painstaking time and skill that was required is trul...

An extraordinarily rare collector's cabinet by Hobbs & Co., in most distinctive zebrawood, with side-locking mechanism, and interesting provenance! London, England, late 19th centur...

A rare and unusual antique Italian walnut table-top cabinet (now also wall hanging cupboard), 17th century and later elements, with handsome warm rich dark patina and interesting pro...

A scarce nearly 400 year old fine quality Italian Lombard ebony rosewood bone and ivory tabletop curiosity cabinet with warm rich beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance. ...

A scarce authentic antique Swedish paint decorated side table from the late 17th century. A rare and important early example, this Northern European table most likely originated in ...