Gesso Decorative Objects

Beautiful and impressive gold frame, entirely in classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers, and a ribbon pattern all around; a very high-quality fram...

Large, gilded vintage pine frame with beautiful age patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves and patterns, first half of the 20th century. With adjustment of the eyelet screw on the back, this frame can also be hung vertically. A lovely size frame for creative expression, ideal for use as a large hall mirror...

A rare and most impressive Tyrolean antique hand carved and painted floor-standing torchiere altar lamp with rich detail and beautiful warm, rustic, distre...

Beautiful antique wooden Corpus Christi (body of Christ) statue, sculpture, from around the beginning of the 18th century probably Flemish Beautiful wood carving and polychrome (pai...

18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral.  The Italian holy water front is from a historical Italian church and is...

Beautiful and impressive gold frame, entirely in classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers, and a ribbon pattern all around; a very high-quality fram...

Expertly cast and lacquered bronze finished sculpture of an atlas type figure supporting a bevelled 1" thick glass top. The base is a stepped and black lacquered rectangular plinth.

Large Ornate French Rococo Style Carved Ornate Gilt Wood Frame. This gorgeous hand-crafted frame has lots of charming details including shell motifs and cross hatch features. This su...

Antique American gilt picture frame. Rabbet measures 12.5" x 10.5" Perfect for a 12" x 10" painting. '

An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyi...

Large pair of beautiful 20th Century Italian hand carved lime wood swan planters. With a worn painted gesso finish. Traditionally used for weddings, ...

Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...

American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.  

Crafted in Spain, circa 1680, this antique carved wooden bust depicts the head of Christ with a strikingly expressive, devotional presence typical of the Haute Époque period. The scu...

Spectacular pair of Griffin (lion) motif French architectural 23k giltwood Boiserie relief mirrored panels. Each panel is expertly detailed with carved griffins flanking a floral urn...

Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...

Beautiful gold-colored vintage pine frame with a lovely, characterful patina of age, entirely in the classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with elegant and graceful acanthus l...

Large, gilded vintage pine frame with beautiful age patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves and patterns, XL size, first half of th...

Beautiful gold-colored vintage pine frame with a lovely, characterful patina of age, entirely in the classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with elegant and graceful acanthus l...

Italian set of Five death mask Italian death mask cast, circa 1930s. Showing in the 19th century glass country cabinet.The price is only for the mask t...

Italian frame from the late 19th century. Richly carved and chiseled wood and plaster furniture with high-quality floral and fruit decorations. A beautifully sized and striking frame...

A finely detailed devotional figure of the infant Christ (Niño Dios), typical of 19th-century Guatemalan religious art. Carved in wood with polychrome decoration and inset glass eyes...

Beautiful, classic frame gilded with gold leaf, entirely in the typical Baroque style, lavishly decorated with acanthus leaves, vines, flowers, and a dotted pattern all around. Made ...

Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...

The object shown in the image is a stand or column clock. This type of clock is designed to be placed on the floor, serving as a piece of furniture. The model shown has a metal frame...

From the 1700s through the early 1800s, European aristocrats developed a fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and design that culminated in a full Egyptian Revival. Prominent figures such as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned rooms decorated with Egyptian motifs. This cultural moment reflects a fascination with a sophisticated civilization of great artists and pharaohs. The Regency era possessed very little knowledge of the Great Pyramids or hieroglyphics, a quality that lent Egyptian art interpretation a compelling air of mystique. This English Regency period gilt carving depicts a popular figure of borrowed Egyptian motif: the Sphinx. Recognized among educated circles as a symbol of brilliance in the ancient past, the Sphinx was well-known as a mythological creature who destroys those who failed to answer her riddle. Such a piece as this, excellent in detail and craftsmanship, may have once graced the mantle of a gentleman’s study or been exchanged as a gift between British scholars. The beautiful gold surface has been achieved by an artful combination of gilt and gesso; the art enthusiast will appreciate the intricate texture realized in the carving’s hair and tail as well as the delicate detailing of the saddle. Borrowing from the Egyptians, the Greeks had their own interpretation of the Sphinx. Greek mythology chronicled the Sphinx as being the daughter of Orthous and Chimera or Laius and attributed the riddles, which she proposed, as having been taught to her by the Muses. Crowned with a Grecian diadem and having a refined expression, she evokes an ancient yet reserved intellect. For the modern-day enthusiast of classical Greek art...

Fabulous wooden rectangular frame with fantastic gilt. This wood frame will accommodate artwork 12x14 . Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print of oil painting wit...

18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...

Classic gilded vintage pine frame with a distinctive patina of age, entirely in Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves, patterns, and flowers, circa the first half of ...

Molded gesso sculpture of the head of a horse on base that is 12" diameter.

A unique and highly decorative pair of late 19th-century ceremonial urns from Thailand, circa 1900. These tall, hexagonal forms feature exquisite gilded surfaces richly adorned with ...

BEAUTIFUL HANDBAG, Year 1950. Fantastic paper-covered plaster mannequin, all original. Complete with wooden arms without hands and fixed on an iron base. The price of shipping is ...

Large substantial Spanish torchère dating to the late 18th century. Gently scraped back to original paint and gesso finish. Decorative gilded adornment restored. Large enough to anch...

A stunning pair of late 18th-Century to early 19th-Century Italian carved gilt wood tripod floor pricket altar candlesticks or torchieres. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks...

Title: Pygmy rabbit. A cast black gesso and raw graphite resin sculpture by Darla Jackson. Date: 2016. Length: ca. 4 3/4 in. Also available in bronze on commission basis ...

Plaster mannequin by Christian Dior. Good condition. Thank you

More information coming soon… A rich and elegant giltwood frame from the Netherlands, which originally held a landscape painting. Constructed from wood and gesso with a gold leaf o...

19th Century country house dinner gong figure We are proud to offer an exceptional 55-inch-tall fine figural country house dinner gong figure in the form of an oriental man which is hand carved pine with gesso detail. All section carved body, shaped bamboo legs and midsection detail with glass eyes. With long ponytail real hair detail. Wearing its original 19th century Chinese court official's winter hat made of soft black velvet and is covered with red silk fringe and hand-crafted brass and wood knob. The green colour knob on the top of the hat indicates that this hat was a Qing official's hat, and the knob is an imperial court cap knob button antique...

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

Pair of French gilt wood and gesso decorative carved foliage and gadrooned hanging wall brackets, Early 19th century.

Pair of 18th century Venetian Baroque appliques in 'Legno Dorata'. Each with three curved wire arms clad in water gilt gesso, terminating in carved water giltwood candle cups. Very g...

This beautiful life-size plaster cast of the singing angels by Luca della Robbia and part of a collection of plaster casts from a Florentine collector, faithfully represents the orig...

Magnificent large gilded vintage pine frame with a lovely aged patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves, tendrils, and patterns all ...

This beautiful 19th century Florentine rectangular lidded box is entirely decorated in the round with all typical Renaissance Italian patterns. The whi...

Beautifully hand carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, wood angel with flowing hair, extended wings and scrolling, acanthus leaf drapery.

Elegant pair of carved wood and gilded plaster frames featuring rich floral and leaf motif decoration in relief. The solid wooden structure is enhanced by molded plaster appliqués an...

Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30 Good condition.

Contemporary Ceramic Golden Glazed Roaring Lion Sculpture Ceramic Statue with Silverleaf Ceramic Base Dimensions: 8.25" W X 6"D X 14.5"H

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wood Basket Dish Vide poche bowl Table Center Piece Very Early 18th Century Giltwood Italian Baroque Centerpiece . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance A center piece on an entrance table . vibrant and charming . Old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection in a library as part of the bibelot. Great shape Carved vide poche. A later copper center liner hand hammered to use as a Dresser caddy or valet tray and sundries bowl at the center . Home & Accessories collection...

A fine carved pine and specialist aged gesso decorated large wall applique in the form of a half palm tree. The inspiration taken from Spencer House.

Italian frame from the second half of the 19th century. A Napoleon III object in wood and plaster, finely carved, gilded, and chiseled, of excellent quality. The frame can hold a mir...

This tall and decorative pair of antique candlesticks was hand-carved in France circa 1780 in the Louis XV style. Each piece features a richly ornamented front with fluted columns, s...

A rare wooden casket with polychrome and gilded pastiglia relief, Italy, 15th century. The box is adorned with four finely executed scenes from the life of an unknown martyr — beautifully preserved and remarkably vivid after centuries. Dimensions: 15.5 × 10.4 × 9 cm Provenance: Dutch private collection In overall good condition for its age, with minor losses to the surface and possible retouching to the polychromy. The ball feet are likely later additions. Pastiglia [paˈstiʎʎa], an Italian term meaning "pastework", is low relief decoration, normally modelled in gesso or white lead, applied to build up a surface that may then be gilded or painted, or left plain. The technique was used in a variety of ways in Italy during the Renaissance. White lead pastiglia was a north Italian speciality, produced between about 1450 and 1550. Six workshops were identified by Patrick M. De Winter, although their location remains uncertain; the Workshop of the Love and Moral Themes, whose products seem the most numerous, was possibly at Ferrara, where the painter Cosimo Tura began his career gilding caskets. Venice is also thought to have produced them. Other workshops identified by De Winter include the "Workshop of the main Berlin casket" and "Workshop of the Cleveland Casket". The subjects were typically classical, drawn from both mythology and Ancient Roman history (especially the early period covered by Livy), but biblical ones are also found. Compositions can often be shown to be borrowed from another medium, such as prints or bronze plaquettes...

Cast Gesso Bust of a Classical Roman Woman The cast gesso bust patinated to appear bronze mounted on a Rosso Brocatelle column form base.

Rare French, 19th century, Empire. Large size carved wood and gesso gilt eagle, with its full body, swept back wings, pronounced talons, perched on a ball. Important size. Conditi...

Large gilded vintage pine frame with a beautiful patina of age, entirely in the Baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves and tendrils, circa mid-20th century. A nice frame size...

Beautiful, classic frame gilded with gold leaf, entirely in the typical Baroque style, elegantly decorated with acanthus leaves, vines, and flowers, made of pine and plaster, circa t...

Large gold-colored vintage pine frame with a very beautiful aged patina, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves and a ribbon pattern all around, circa seco...

Classic gilded vintage pine frame with characterful age patina, entirely in Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves and flowers, circa mid-20th century. A lovely frame...

A very large scale 19th century Italian baroque revival silver giltwood altar candlestick Height 96 cm x Width 29 cm x Depth 29 cm Candle plate 16 cm Internal width x 1.5 cm heig...