Gothic Sculptures
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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
16th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Gesso, Oak
1820s French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Stone
19th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Textile, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Wood
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Sculptures
Stone
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Brass, Steel
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Sculptures
Other
17th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Sandstone
18th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Silver
16th Century European Antique Gothic Sculptures
Other
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Limestone
19th Century Indian Antique Gothic Sculptures
Metal
17th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Oak
1820s French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Stone
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Sculptures
Plaster
19th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Zinc
17th Century English Antique Gothic Sculptures
Iron
20th Century British Gothic Sculptures
Slate
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Sculptures
Faience
Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Sculptures
Brass