Giltwood Decorative Objects

Intricately handcarved and gilt in 24K gold leaf Japanese temple lotus flowers in a brutalist green glazed ceramic vase / pot. Ceramic vase is not Japanese and not signed. Lotus flo...

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...

Handsome 19th century Italian carved and giltwood altar sticks. Beautiful set of 5. Very special! Circa 1860. 22h x 5w

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...

19th century Swedish gilt and églomisé ornate wall clock circa 1840. Fine quality Swedish wall clock of the empire period circa 1840. Beautifully carved, surmounted with doves. 2 si...

Estate lawyer direct must sell to settle probate .Presents very well with carved urns, parfum, floral bouquets, garlands and pyramid. Worn condition overall. Rubbing and chipped losses to gilding revealing red bole and bare wood in areas. Chipped losses to carved elements in areas. Some dirt accumulation. Wear around urns on plinth. Later metal back and glazing to bezel. With losses. Worn dial, embossed copper. Oxidation. With later associated sunburst pendulum. Original key. Working condition not guaranteed. Small dents and dings and time wear to finish . Most Photos of Giltwood case taken outside for true lighting...

Important Louis XIII giltwood military trophy frame France, 17th century Dimensions : interior (sight): h. 116 cm, w. 90 cm exterior : h. 185 cm, w. 120 cm (72.83 x 47.24 in) Sold w...

A most attractive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain and Gilt milk pail/vase. This elegant circular tapered milk pail is decorated with intricately detailed twisted rope ban...

A Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candlestick A magnificent and tall Italian altar-style candlestick, dating to the late 18th Century (c. 1780–1795). Carved with exce...

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...

From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully handmade with curved scrolling iron structure, decorated with  elegant gilt wrought iron acanthus leaves and gildwood balls and bobeches.. Good age related condition, the six arms have the same shape and structure but slightly different sizes, with minor losses, missing giltwood balls in four of item. The gilding of the arms is in good condition, excellent feature in case of their use as sconces, overturning the irons compared to their original use. Some small lacks in the leaves of the crowns of the bobeches, as visible in the picture details. Northern Italy, 1700. Originally these Italian artworks were arms that, fixed in a ring placed on the wall, were used to hold the chains of votive lamps...

Two amazing Florentine frames from Italy. Can be used in a grouping or stand alone with the religious photos inside or replaced holding your own photos. For reference, the largest ...

Fine 18th century rococo carved and giltwood shelf clock, the crest with stork holding a bone in his beak pearched on a romantic castle ruin with carved...

A pair of antique ivory and gold lacquered wood hand-crafted in Italy in the first half of 20th century.

Baroque style Florentine painted and giltwood picture or mirror frame - expertly hand carved from one solid piece of wood - featuring robust gilded laurel leaf carving to the raised front - surrounded by red lacquer to the curving sides - all surrounded by an undulating ribbon border - replaced hanger to the back - unsigned - Italy - 18th century. Excellent antique condition - vintage replacement...

Pair Italian Early 18th Century Giltwood and Metal Candelabras with Flower detail

Large pair of patinated and gilt bronze Atlas figures French, 20th century Figure with globe: Height 135cm, diameter 46cm Figure with armillary sphere:...

Bring a radiant touch to your home with this eye-catching gilt wood sunburst battery operated clock. Hand-carved in Spain circa 1970, the vintage clock features a circular center tim...

Early 20th Century pair of Italian silver & gold gilt candlesticks. There is some wear to the gilt finish but overall they beautiful. The carving depicts flowers, swags, and so...

Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock French, early 20th Century Height 60cm, width 39cm, depth 18cm This elegant mantel clock is crafted from giltwood and designed in a classical style. The clock features a large circular enamel dial set within a giltwood drum. The drum is surmounted by an urn finial and is supported atop an entablature complete with floral motifs and large ball finials. The entablature is raised on four columns, each with a profile bust capital, which in turn are set on a base raised on toupie feet. The base also hosts a carved seated figure...

A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors with its original mirrored glass, made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, designed by Carl A. Carlsson in good condition. The Scandinavian wall...

This pair of giltwood French Empire period prickets or candlesticks was originally used on the altar of a church. They were hand-carved and exquisitely gilded on only one side as a m...

18th century Italian bronze-gold crucifix with coordinating gold leaf shells and crystal points mounted on a crystal geode. The gold leaf shells adorn the crucifix and the base of th...

Dramatic and impressively large carved and gilded wooden sculpture of a Thai female bust having ornate head dress. Incredibly carved from one solid log of wood and mounted on a sim...

Great grouping of gold gilt frames and 2 small trays from Italy. Can be used in a grouping as part of a gallery wall or certainly stand alone. The trays are perfect for trinkets as w...

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...

One-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen sculpture, entitled "Venice Rising," created from an 18th-century Italian patinated parcel-giltwood candlestick and embellished with quartz, mu...

Set of 2 charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted boxes. These gilt-wood boxes can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well as stand alone pieces on a cof...

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...

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural-forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found fro...

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...

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 ...

A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...

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

Pair of carved and gilded wooden candelabra. Five lights supported by arms worked with scrolls, leaves and curls, resting on central vase, carved with scrolls and leaves. Square base...

Magnificent pair of 18th century Italian Baroque giltwood altar candelabra. This stunning huge pair of Italian Baroque gilt wood pricket altar sticks, candlesticks or candleholders will be the focal point of a mantel, console table, credenza or commode. The antique gilt wood candlesticks...

This is a American gilt-bronze (ormolu) mantel clock, exuberantly decorated in the Rococo revival style Circa 1920 Gilt-bronze (ormolu) case with a rich golden tone Enamel dial with ...

Charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in soothing ivory white and could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainly look great on a coffee or side ...

Fine giltwood mantel or shelf clock with carved floral basket crest, the enamel dial with gilt hour and minute hands, surmounted by carved grape vines and standing on platform base w...

This antique figural candlestick holder is crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and is attributed to French production of the 19th century. The piece features a finely detailed sculptural...

Oval giltwood frame with delicate floral decorations, a cyma molding, and a laurel wreath motif. The multi-profiled structure gives the frame an elegant, classical appearance.

Pair of elegant Italian baroque carved giltwood candlesticks torchères turned into table lamps with ivory silk lampshades Measures: Height 24 in /60 cm Diameter 14 in /36 cm Weig...

Gorgeous antique Scandanavia wall clock in giltwood In the rococo manner and we date this to circa 1920 Please come and view in our North London / Hertfordshire antiques showroom, op...

An elegant vintage planter made of woven bamboo and rattan, featuring a sophisticated tropical/tiki style. A sturdy structure with handcrafted details and woven decorative panels. Pe...

Leggio Da Tavolo In Legno scolpito e dorato Del 1700 di area italiana, di manifattura veneziana. Il porta libro di design Barocchetto o Rococò è caratterizzato da linee sinuose e un’...

Late 18th century Italian deeply carved giltwood cartouche of exuberant Rococo form. The scrolling acanthus and C-scroll foliage framing an oval reserve with traces of blue-painted ...

Pair of Egyptian Revival Gilt and Carved Wood Lion Motif Benches, with crocodile embossed leather seats. 21" H x 35" W x 30" D. Provenance: From a One Central Park West Estate.

18th century handmade giltwood decorative element representing a basket surrounded by flowering branches. France, circa 1790.

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique . Freestanding hand carved pine wood clock with all the original mechanics and hardware , weights rack...

Coppia di Angioletti di legno in oro Zecchino del 700 Condizioni discrete compatibilmente con l'età Piccole crepe sugli arti e sulle ali Piccole parti mancanti su un piede e su un al...

Executed as stylized palms on rectangular landscape bases. The girandoles, each with four nozzles, are crafted in gilt-patinated wood with stucco elements. In unrestored original con...

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 ...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base mounted and adorned with quartz crystals and topped with an ammonite. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic Florence Flood of 1966. It is part of the The Florence Fragment Collection which is exhibiting with Museo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy this fall. This is a collection of historical fragment...

This is an extraordinary pair of warriors sculpted and engraved in gilted wood. These pieces hail from the Mid-18th Century, by a Master cabinetmaker from Lucca, Tuscany, that sho...

Each with rocaille galleried shelf over a pair of phoenix birds over trailing icicles and C-scrolls.

A carved gilt wood 20th century swan with feathered wings.

Description Exquisite Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Candle Holder is a remarkable testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, showcasing intricate ...

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...

Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah" A rare and important marble bust head relief portrait on The Prophet Zepha...