Giltwood Decorative Objects

A large decorative giltwood picture frame, of rectangular form, richly moulded with continuous high-relief ornament. The broad frieze is decorated with flowing Art Nouveau–inspired f...

Antique Italian Altar Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlestick This decorative Italian altar candlestick, dating from the late 17th to early 18th centur...

A beautiful decorative frame with flowers from Italy. The frame is made of glass and plastic. it can be also a mirror. The frame is in good vintage condition. Few yellow flowers is m...

You are viewing a majestic clock on stand in the Boulle manner I hope the photos do this work of art some justice, it's definitely more impressive in the flesh At almost eight feet t...

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...

A finely crafted circular pietra dura plaque, likely originating from Italy during the mid-to-late 19th century, this specimen marble and hardstone inlaid chessboard combines decorat...

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Victorian Staunton chess set with fine Italian marble giltwood chessboard A trul...

Large 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved, Gilded, and Silvered Wood Putto Figure Seated. A finely sculpted, highly expressive, and exceptionally large 18th-century Italian Baroque ...

Fascinating oversized hand-carved gilt wood sculpture depicting a sturdy dragon with great detail all around. It is standing graciously on a carved black base. The orb he appears to ...

Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...

18th century reliquary from northern Italy. Giltwood, polychromed and looks to be hand carved from one piece of wood. Mortised thru the base. A reliquary was used to house a religio...

American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer & Giltwood Zushi Shrine, Traveling Alter Made of fine quality black lacquered case, internally gold leafed and ha...

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Dual Interior Canisters A 19th century English chinoiserie tea caddy of faceted octagonal form, raised on carved paw feet and decorat...

An 18th Century Gothic Reliquary Casket. Possibly of European origin, this ancient treasure chest has parts dating back as far as the 17th century. Painted and gilded to all sides ...

An elegant French gilded wood barometer with thermometer (period Louis XV, Circa 1760). Barometer has been fitted with a new mercury tube, ...

Pair of Antique Chinese Giltwood Architectural Temple Fragments

A very impressive good quality pair of 19th Century Chinese Cantonese / Rose medallion vases on stands. Each with classical green ground, inset hand painted panels depicting various ...

A large early 18th century carved gilt wood eagle, mounted on a square red velvet covered plinth. Originally used as a lectern adornment, this archite...

This striking 19th century Italian altar stick is a finely carved example of Baroque-inspired ecclesiastical art, rendered in richly gilded wood. Standing on a tripartite base with e...

Typical form with white enamel dial and reverse painted waist and pendulum door. With key and pendulum.

Great grouping of three small Florentine Gold Gilt frames from Italy. We see these Rococo style frames as in a grouping as part of a gallery wall or certainly stand alone. Frames are...

An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Charming us with its exquisite craftsmanship, this antique handmade boat model from...

Titled "Courage at Calvary" 18th century Italian figure of Christ mounted on an 18th century corona (crown) fragment with antique hand-forged nails and citrine points. The missing l...

The product is a stunning 19th century French carved and water gilded frame, showcasing a classic and elegant design. The intricate craftsmanship and ornate details of the frame add ...

Expressive early 20th century carved wooden mask fragment featuring an idealized face framed by deeply carved flowing hair in Renaissance and Baroque taste. Hand-carved with strong s...

An early 19th century painting, oil on linen, showing an English pastoral farm scene, artist unknown. The right foreground shows three farm workers clearing hay in a meadow. Other figures can be seen in the mid-ground along with a hay laden wagon harnessed to horses. A thatched roof cottage is painted in the distance. In the central background, two horses are grazing in front of split rail fence...

Hand-painted and hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Holy Mother Mary, presented on a small gilt Rococo-style wall bracket. This Mother Mary and Child sculpture is gorgeous for its ...

Wonderful early C19th Swedish long case clock from kougsta in the Jamtland region in an area of natural beauty of central Sweden. The painted face is numbered simply and framed with ...

Spanish Colonial style painted and gilt wood table top vargueno, a chest with eight drawers and four doors with iron drop pulls. A sweet little chest with a lot of personality, decor...

Spanish Rococo Giltwood Frames with Flowers Paintings Giltwood Double Oval Hanging Frame with Pink Flowers Painting and Bow Ribbon Details. Spain, 1940s. These stunning oil on canva...

A lovely pair of Mid-Century Italian gilded wood and tole two arm candle wall sconces, circa 1950. Marked "Made in Italy" on reverse. These gorgeous sconces are carved with bows, rib...

From the estate of Bill Blass via Sotheby’s auction , retaining the labels . Probably architectural fragments or remnants later mounted on faux malachite bases . Strikingly in the de...

19th Century Italian Giltwood Empire Mirror-Frame A beautiful and significant Italian mirror frame in the ‘guantiera’ style, crafted from gilded wood and dating from the early decad...

A monumentally proportioned alter pricket stick, of hand-carved giltwood. Its knopped body decorated with acanthus, beading, reeding, and elaborate scrollwork. Raised on a tripartite...

An extraordinary 19th century Florentine Renaissance Revival gilt wood frame, masterfully carved in ash wood and richly gilded, embodying the opulent tradition of Florentine and Vene...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Gilt-Wood

A 20th-century Giltwood Eagle with Silver Gilt Hare on an Ebonised and Gilt Fluted Column. In History, the Eagle is often depicted for its power, a symbol of strength and freedom, a...

Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...

Swedish rococo revival gilt wall clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day mov...

Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table as dec...

John Richard Gilt wood, Gilt Metal Mirrored Wall sconces, Not Electrified, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of elegant faux-gilt wood and gilt metal wall sconces by John Richard. Th...

A striking and sculptural pair of hand-carved wooden angel wings, richly gilt and mounted on custom iron stands with square bases. Each wing is carved with deeply modeled feathers, ...

Pair of Italian gilt carved wood, gesso, and painted hanging wall cherubs . Early 19th Century.

A Continental Naïve Giltwood Pricket Candlestick, 19th Century A tall and atmospheric giltwood pricket candlestick of ecclesiastical origin. This piece is a fascinating example of pr...

Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This painted green gilt-wood box can be used to elegantly hold tissues but also store your favorite pieces of jewelry on a v...

A scarce Italian hand carved polychromed parcel gilt church altar stick. Born in Italy in the second half of the 19th century, having a sculptural crown shaped gilt metal top surrounding a tall candlestick pricket, over carved and spiral turned central column, rising on tri foot hexagonal base. The fantastic religious antique, circa 1870, having warm, rich giltwood carvings, nicely detailed, with beautiful, elegantly aged rustic patina, worn, distressed, chippy paint, adds historic depth, character and old world charm. Dimensions (approx): 19" High, 7" Wide, 7" Deep. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the Dallas, TX estate of T. Boone Pickens (b.1928 -2019). An American business magnate and financier. J. Garrett Auctioneers had the pleasure of presenting this item from the iconic Texas and Oklahoma oil...

A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, bronze with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. Each of the Scandinavian wall décor...

Large Late 19th Century American Carved Giltwood Eagle Sculpture This majestic sculpture will add the perfect bit of Americana to your decor....

An antique pair of mid 19th century French candle holders with delicate Pinewood carvings set on a tripod base, in good condition. The structure has the original polychrome finish in...

An antique American Empire giltwood wall mirror offers column-form frame with rosette block corners, 19th century Measures: 37" H x 25" W x 3" D. A fine Empire Federal style giltwood...

American Steel Engraving of General George Washington "Before the Battle of Trenton" By John Trumbull Under Original Wavy Glass and Thirteen Starred Gilt Frame, Early 19th Century. T...

A good pair of candle stands in the manner of James Moore Constructed in well carved giltwood, rising from ‘S’ form tripartite scrolled feet, dressed with foliates, supporting lot...

Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This green gilt wood box can be used to store your favorite treasures or pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a ...

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Tray circa 1940s. Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer decorative platter with numerou...

Antique Swedish Gustavian Rococo Giltwood Wall Clock, Stockholm, Circa 1900 This exceptional antique Gustavian wall clock is a refined example of Swedish Rococo craftsmanship, dating to circa 1900 and retaining its original working mechanical movement. Hand-carved and richly gilded, this elegant wall clock embodies the restrained opulence and architectural balance that define Gustavian decorative arts, making it a timeless statement for curated interiors. The clock features a beautifully sculpted giltwood case, adorned with classical Rococo floral carvings, laurel swags, ribbon bows, and finely modelled ornamental details. The symmetrical composition is anchored by turned columns, a decorative shelf base, and a graceful ribbon crest, all finished in warm, luminous gold leaf that enhances both traditional and contemporary spaces. The circular dial, set within a beaded gilt surround, displays clear Arabic numerals and original hands, offering visual harmony and legibility. Below, the pendulum aperture and architectural elements add depth and sculptural presence, allowing the clock to function as both a decorative wall sculpture and a functional timepiece. Measuring approximately 54 cm in height, this piece is ideally scaled for use in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, libraries, dining rooms, stairwells, and refined interior settings. It works beautifully as a feature wall clock, a decorative focal point, or a collector’s object within classic, neoclassical, Scandinavian, Parisian, or eclectic interiors. Origin & Period Origin: Sweden, Stockholm Period: Circa 1900 Style: Gustavian / Rococo Revival This clock reflects Sweden’s late Gustavian tradition, where French Rococo influences were interpreted with Nordic restraint, symmetry, and elegance. Pieces of this quality were produced for refined domestic interiors and remain highly sought after by collectors of European decorative arts, antique clocks, and giltwood furnishings. Craftsmanship & Materials Hand-carved giltwood case Original mechanical movement (tested and working) Traditional gilding with rich patina Finely detailed floral, ribbon, and laurel motifs Each element demonstrates exceptional artisanal skill, with hand-carved details and proportional harmony typical of museum-quality Scandinavian decorative objects. Condition Very good antique condition The mechanism was tested and functioning well The surface displays authentic age-related patina consistent with the period. No functional guarantee is included, which is standard for antique clocks. Styling & Interior Appeal This antique Swedish wall clock...

This vintage gilt wood storage or jewelry box features one drawer and flip up top with mirror. with storage below lined in an orange velvet fabric. The box has has lots of character,...

Here is a lovely Florentine hinged box made in Italy. Usually boxes of this style are quite small--made for trinkets--but this is a on the larger side measuring 14.25" at its widest....

A carved gilt-wood Chippendale crossed palm frame, with inset hand painted chinoiserie portraits of 18th Century oriental nobility. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 w...

German 19th century giltwood chandelier for burning taper candles, untouched by the modern convenience of electricity as a delightfully analog source of light. This elegant design fr...