Old Master Eglomise Painting of Saint John the Baptist 18th Century

18th century continental eglomise painting of St John the Baptist preaching. Eglomise is a method of reverse painting on glass. In a go...

The crucifixion of Crist Italian school 17th or 18th century. Beautiful detail in the face and hands. The lighting makes the figure of Crist seem to glow. In a good quality later fra...

Antique carved and polychromed wax portrait of Marc Antony and Cleopatra. Attributed to Isaac Gosset (British 1713-1799). In the original frame. Inscribed ...

Antique bronze sculpture of man reading a letter or proclamation. Marble base, 19th century. Unsigned.

Antique parian sculpture of Una and the Lion. Great detail. English. Mid-19th century. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antiques.

Antique carving of a saint or martyr. 17th century Flemish hardwood carving. Wonderful wear and rich color.

Saint John the Baptist 18th century Portuguese sculpture from the 18th century. in polychrome wood. The figure is represented standing with the lamb. Small flaws. Measure: ...

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.

18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...

Head of a saint from the 18th century. The head is in good condition, it is made of wax, with glass eyes. Italy 18th century. Measurements: 20x22x15 cm.

A Spanish (Catalan) tin glazed Majolica statue of St. John the Baptist.