The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
Italian Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman, Possibly Saint Catherine of Siena c1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality sculpture of a serene possibly Saint Catherine of Siena. This exquisite Italian alabaster bust, carved circa 1890 and set upon a dark, polished marble base, emanates ...
Alabaster, Marble
Beautiful Pair of Antique Bronze & Marble Sacred Heart Busts of Jesus and Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts. Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze. This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...
Marble, Bronze
$410
H 11.75 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique A. Giannelli Bust Angelica Maria Praying Hands Lady Woman Signed Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A. Giannelli “Angelica Maria” Praying Woman Bust in Alabaster on Marble Base, Italy A refined Italian decorative bust depicting Angelica Maria, a serene young woman in prayer, sculp...
Stone, Marble
$410
H 9.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Art Nouveau White Marble Bust of a Female Lady Wearing a Bonnet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Bust statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of white alabaster on a marble base. Very decorative and nice to display in your library or ...
Stone
$380 / set
H 4 in W 1.63 in D 2.5 in
Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
Metal
$285Sale Price|50% Off
H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Metal
17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Gesso, Walnut
$12,941
H 32.09 in W 24.02 in D 14.18 in
Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight. A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
Pine
$285Sale Price|50% Off
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Metal
$927Sale Price|46% Off
H 12.8 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Saint Figure, Italian, Circa 1800-1850, Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.
Wood
Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Model the Roman Forum Temple of Vespasian
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have been collected by a European or American sophisticate making a Grand Tour of the ancient sites of Italy. This wonderful architectural miniature is evocative of another time and place. Roma Templo Di Vespasiano' etched into the black marble base. It has been drilled to be wired, not the first time I have owned one of these that had been mounted as a lamp. The Temple of Vespasian and Titus is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Saturn...
Alabaster, Marble
$1,880
H 14 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
20th Century French Painted and Gilt Statue of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful statue of Christ was crafted in Spain, circa 1900. The statue features the religious figure standing in a traditional seating pose a...
17th Century Thai Bronze Bust Of The Buddha
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of the Buddha. Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes a...
Bronze
$3,172Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
F. Goldscheider - large woman bust Polychrome Terracotta - Art Nouveau signed
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful terracotta bust from the factory of Friedrich Goldscheider from the art nouveau period. Girl with flowers. Polychrome terracotta It represents a female bust with her head t...
Terracotta
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H 10.4 in W 8.5 in D 4.9 in
Stunning & Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Sculpture of a Serene Lady by A. Frilli
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved bust, signed by Antonio Frilli (1830-1902) of Firenze/Florence. If you are a collector of antique and top-quality works of art then this hand carved and saint-like lady sculpture could be flying your way soon. Over the decades we have owned and sold a number of great sculptures made of all kinds of materials, but this stunning lady could very well be the most beautifully hand carved one of them all. Her hair is perfectly draped in her 'veil' (we don't know the correct word for such a 'hair veil') and the incredibly detailed way in which this was done, reveils the work of the master sculptor that Antonio Frilli was. It is not for no reason that large marble sculptures by this world renowned sculptor realized six figure prices at the most well known auction houses in and outside of Europe. Antonio Frilli clearly was one of the best sculptors of probably the last generation of Italian master sculptors. For anyone to be able to handcarve a perfect 'hair veil' and a serene face like this out of a rock of alabaster, to us, is like the work of a higher power. The manner in which the 'hair veil' is draped over her head and underneith her chin is incredibly realistic. Only a true artisan and master carver is capable of creating such realistic details and it makes this striking lady look even more graceful and serene. Have you also noticed the Gothic rosettes and the Gothic church window-like decorations in the part of the dress that covers her upper body? These details too make us believe that this rare Frilli sculpture depicts a saint or biblical figure. Thanks to its durability this alabaster lady...
Alabaster, Marble
Victorian Museum Reproduction of King Henry II Embossed Burgonet Helmet
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century gilt and silvered Victorian museum reproduction of king Henry II of France embossed burgonet helmet. Helmet skull of typical form. The entir...
Silver Plate, Gold Plate, Copper
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H 58.4 in W 19 in D 19 in
Antique and Large Hand Carved Gothic Revival Studio Work Easel / Sculpture Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique more than ma...
Wood