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MEDIEVAL STYLE

The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.

Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.

Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.

By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.

Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.

Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Medieval
16th Century Carved Red Sandstone Roundel
16th Century Carved Red Sandstone Roundel

16th Century Carved Red Sandstone Roundel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An English medieval style carved red sandstone roundel possibly dating from as early as the 16th century. Likely once used as decoration for an exterior capital, this 400 – 500 year ...

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16th Century Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Sandstone

Large gothic corbel - France, 15th century
Large gothic corbel - France, 15th century

Large gothic corbel - France, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Gothic Corbel France, 15th century limestone 36 x 44 x 45 cm This imposing culot, carved in stone and dating from the fifteenth century, exemplifies the expressive vitality and imag...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Limestone

19th Century English Armorial Encaustic Tile by W. Godwin
19th Century English Armorial Encaustic Tile by W. Godwin

19th Century English Armorial Encaustic Tile by W. Godwin

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century armorial encaustic tile by English makers Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 6 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1870, this antique 5-inch tile features a heraldic...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

19th Century English Encaustic Post-Medieval Tile by Godwin
19th Century English Encaustic Post-Medieval Tile by Godwin

19th Century English Encaustic Post-Medieval Tile by Godwin

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century post-medieval style encaustic tile by English makers Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 5 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1870, this 5-inch antique tile features...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550

Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its old age. The hand and staff are missing. A...

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16th Century French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Collection of 4 Superbly Carved Oak Door Panels
A Collection of 4 Superbly Carved Oak Door Panels

A Collection of 4 Superbly Carved Oak Door Panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Collection of 4 Superbly Carved Oak Door Panels These carved panels have come from a piece of 19th Century Oak Furniture Cupboard, probably of French origin. The carved panels m...

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19th Century Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Oak

16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – 'God and Mary'
16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – 'God and Mary'

16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – 'God and Mary'

Located in Basildon, GB

A 16th Century Giltwood and Polychromed Carved Group depicting God and Mary seated on a plinth.

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16th Century European Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb
Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb The sculpture is partially polychrome and depicts “The Pamoison de la Vierge” also known as the “Swooning Virgin” this sc...

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16th Century Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Oak

A. W. N. Pugin 'Bull of St Luke' 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton
A. W. N. Pugin 'Bull of St Luke' 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton

A. W. N. Pugin 'Bull of St Luke' 6-Inch Encaustic Tile by Minton

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb mid-19th century 6-inch glazed encaustic tile depicting the Bull of Saint Luke, designed by A. W. N. Pugin and manufactured by Minton & Co. (stamped). Similar tile depicting the Lion of Saint Mark also available under Stock No. 37042. Dating to circa 1850, this antique tile is an excellent example of 19th century Minton works, depicting a winged bull bearing the name ‘St. Luke’ in buff tones before a terracotta background. The reverse is equally as impressive, clearly bearing the Minton name and marked '21'. Steeped in history, this antique English tile...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

Large Relief of Saint Hubert - Northern France, c. 1400–1420 - late gothic
Large Relief of Saint Hubert - Northern France, c. 1400–1420 - late gothic

Large Relief of Saint Hubert - Northern France, c. 1400–1420 - late gothic

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Fragments from a Large Relief of Saint Hubert and the Stag
 Northern France, c. 1400–1420 
Limestone 
56 × 42 x 16 cm and 56 x 37 × 16 cm These finely carved fragments—showing a ric...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century
Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Head of a crowned Virgin Île-de-France, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) - Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (19...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Stone

Old Viking Drinking Horn on Sculptural Copper Stand
Old Viking Drinking Horn on Sculptural Copper Stand

Old Viking Drinking Horn on Sculptural Copper Stand

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A so called viking drinking horn inspired by Nordic Mythology. It can be utilized as a vase or an unusual sculptural element. It is a unique piece handmade in Scandinavia during the ...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Medieval Sculptures

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Copper

Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three
Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three

Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver with Gold Wash Historical Knight Figurines, likely German ,Set of Three. Each depicts an iconic medieval warrior . Modeled in full armor with parce...

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Early 20th Century German Medieval Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century
Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Large base of molded hexagonal pilaster in burgundy stone carved with vines, grapes and rosettes in high relief. Burgundy, 15th century 28 x 63 x 30 cm Provenance : collection De...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Stone

A granite sculpture of a young woman's head  - France - 1960
A granite sculpture of a young woman's head  - France - 1960

A granite sculpture of a young woman's head - France - 1960

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A refined granite sculpture portraying the head of a young woman, believed to likely represent Saint Joan of Arc, crafted in France during the 1950s. It features a magnificent patina...

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1960s European Vintage Medieval Sculptures

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Granite

Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel
Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel

Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic heraldic tiles by Chamberlain Co of Worcester circa 1845. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespok...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Early 16th Century Spanish Polychrome Virgin and Child Sculpture
Early 16th Century Spanish Polychrome Virgin and Child Sculpture

Early 16th Century Spanish Polychrome Virgin and Child Sculpture

Located in Madrid, ES

A finely carved Spanish Virgin and Child sculpture dating to the early 16th century, executed in polychromed and gilded wood. The composition reflects the transition from the late G...

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16th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co
Antique Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co

Antique Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic heraldic tiles by Chamberlains of Worcester circa 1845. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespoke ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

A Huge Christ of Pity, Normandy circa 1480
A Huge Christ of Pity, Normandy circa 1480

A Huge Christ of Pity, Normandy circa 1480

Located in PARIS, FR

A rare and large Christ of pity, or Christ in bonds. Jesus is sitting on a rock, stripped of his clothes, awaiting his execution. Monoxyle Ash wood carved in the round. Traces of po...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ash

Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles Attr. Malkin, Edge & Co
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles Attr. Malkin, Edge & Co

Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles Attr. Malkin, Edge & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine encaustic tiles attributed to Malkin, Edge & Co. Dating from the late 19th / early 20th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a neo-medieval style. Mad...

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Early 20th Century English Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

Set of 4 Godwin Encaustic Tiles with Fleur-de-lis Design
Set of 4 Godwin Encaustic Tiles with Fleur-de-lis Design

Set of 4 Godwin Encaustic Tiles with Fleur-de-lis Design

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four 5-inch 19th century encaustic tiles by W. Godwin with a matching fleur-de-lis design. Supplied loose, these identical encaustic tiles see a buff terracotta fleur-de-li...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Clay

16th C. Polychromed Carved St. Florian, Former N. Rothschild Collection
16th C. Polychromed Carved St. Florian, Former N. Rothschild Collection

16th C. Polychromed Carved St. Florian, Former N. Rothschild Collection

Located in Doha, QA

From the esteemed former collection of Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, this exquisite early 16th-century polychromed carved wood figure of St. Florian stands as a rare example of late...

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16th Century German Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James
15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James

15th Century Carved Wood Depicting Saint James

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The Saint depicted here is Saint James the Great. James is the brother of St. John the Evangelist. Nothing is known of his activities after the Ascension...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick

Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel. This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880
Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880

Antique French Gilt Bronze Statue Medieval King Louis VII Knight Templar 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A fine Antique 19th century cast gilt bronze statue of the medieval French King Louis VII of France, circa 1880. King Louis VII (1120–1180) was the King of France from 1137 until his death and was famous for his role in the crusades. The statue is very finely cast and depicts Kind Louis VII wearing his crown and medieval armor decorated with Fleur de Lis and his coat of arms with a coronet, his swork hanging by his side. The figure is resting on a ruin of a gothic arch niche with a Knight templar standing with his sword, to the right on the ground is the kings shield featuring a cross and resting on his battleaxe. The statue is raised on a black marble plinth, condition is excellent, the quality of the casting & gilding is of the finest quality and done by the lost wax method (or Cire Perdue in French) This very fine antique gilt bronze is ready to grace your space. Louis VII is best known for his involvement in the Second Crusade (1147–1149), an ill-fated military campaign to the Holy Land aimed at recapturing territory from Muslim forces. Louis VII was also married to Eleanor of Aquitaine...

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1880s French Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

16th Century Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut
16th Century Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut

16th Century Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut

Located in Meer, VAN

Mary Magdalene in Polychromed Carved Walnut 16th Century Devotional figure in carved wood, depicting Mary Magdalene. Walnut, most probably Flemish and from the 16th century. It de...

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16th Century European Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Walnut

Italian Carved Sculpture Granite Stone Gargoyle Fountain Head (TWO Available)
Italian Carved Sculpture Granite Stone Gargoyle Fountain Head (TWO Available)

Italian Carved Sculpture Granite Stone Gargoyle Fountain Head (TWO Available)

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a very large and heavy solid granite stone carved sculpture fountain. This gargoyle with opening at mouth for a water fountain. It is a fantastic and whimsical item. We ha...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Granite

14th Century Sculpture of the Head of an Angel from East of France or Rhineland
14th Century Sculpture of the Head of an Angel from East of France or Rhineland

14th Century Sculpture of the Head of an Angel from East of France or Rhineland

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This face with prominent eyes, open mouth and beautiful hairs with symetrical undulations may be the face of the Archangel Gabriel.  

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood

W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865
W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865

W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century Gothic style glazed encaustic tile by Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 8 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1865, this antique tile is inspired by earlier Gothic ...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

Gothic Trilobed Gable - France, 14th–15th century
Gothic Trilobed Gable - France, 14th–15th century

Gothic Trilobed Gable - France, 14th–15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Trilobed Gable with Plain Copings
 France, 14th–15th century
 Limestone 26 x 38 x 14 cm Architectural fragment in limestone, comprising a triangular gable with plain copings, distin...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Limestone

Saint Florian
Saint Florian

Saint Florian

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

SAINT FLORIAN   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA PERIOD: END OF THE 15th CENTURY   Height : 100,5 cm Width : 34 cm Depth : 17 cm 
Polychromed lime wood Good state of conservation   
Sin...

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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Wood

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood
Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Softwood

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns
Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles With Quatrefoil Design
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles With Quatrefoil Design

Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles With Quatrefoil Design

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine encaustic tiles with quatrefoil design. Dating from the 19th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a gothic style. Made in buff, brown and red colours,...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

Carved Amber Figure of Christ
Carved Amber Figure of Christ

Carved Amber Figure of Christ

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This fine amber sculpture depicting Jesus Christ is a very rare object. Exemples of this sort can only be found in Germanic countries. Already used during Prehistoric times, amber have always fascinated people. Because of the virtues associated with this material amber was carved as amulets and prophylactic ornaments. As an expression of luxury and means amber was also used for adornments and small figures collected by the upper classes. This fossilized resin was picked on the Baltic Sea shores and soon entered a intense trade system. From the 14th century onwards knights of the Teutonic Order...

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19th Century German Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Other

19th century French bronze statuette of a Virgin and Child
19th century French bronze statuette of a Virgin and Child

19th century French bronze statuette of a Virgin and Child

Located in York, GB

Wonderful French 19th century gilt bronze statuette in the medieval style, very similar to the Golden Madonna of Amiens, dated to 1260-1270, in the south portal, porte Sainte-Honoré ...

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19th Century French Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Nursing Virgin from the 14th century
Rare Nursing Virgin from the 14th century

Rare Nursing Virgin from the 14th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

RARE NURSING VIRGIN FROM THE 14TH CENTURY ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : 14TH CENTURY Height : 60 cm Width : 20,5 cm Depth : 11 cm Wood Seated and in a very maternal position, Mary is wearing a red dress with a long, flowing cloak covering her narrow shoulders and falling down her body, with one side hugging her bust. Her hair, half hidden under a veil, frames an oval face featuring a high forehead, a long and thin nose, a small mouth with thin lips and half-closed eyes. Mary is carrying her son, the infant Jesus, who is wrapped in a cloak, in her lap. Jesus is being nursed by his mother, held by her left hand. This remarkable depiction, imbued with such gentleness, is directly inspired by the iconographic theme of the Virgin and Child in Majesty. It breaks with the hieratic, impassive style of the models from the 12th and 13th centuries, adding a touch of realism. From Virgin Queen, Mary became Virgin Mother. Linked to the development of the Marian cult, this type of representation, sometimes known as Virgo lactans, Virgin of Milk or Nurturing Virgin, remains extremely rare. This image of the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus is an extremely delicate representation of the intimate bond formed...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century

Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century

Located in Hamburg, DE

Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Wood

Wood Sculpture Depicting John the Baptist
Wood Sculpture Depicting John the Baptist

Wood Sculpture Depicting John the Baptist

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This wood scultpure showing fine traces of polychromy depicts John the Baptist, one the Old Testament’s last prophets and the first martyr of the New Testament. He is easily recognizable with the lamb he is carrying in his left hand. The way the artist has carved the face exudes a spiritual strenght inherited from previous centuries. Description Saint John the Baptist is depicted bare feet, seated in a hieratic manner. His elongated face is marked by a beard and a moustache. The straight nose and wide eyes indicate a Spanish origin. This asumption is reaffirmed by the Saint’s resigned expression. His parted hair frames his face while uncovering his ears. He wears a round collar red-orange tunic, draped onto the body and belted at the waist. A flap of his green coat covers his knees and falls down in stylized pleats. Following iconographic rules Saint John the Baptist is pointing with his right hand the lamb seated...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India

Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India. Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents. Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Sandstone

13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia
13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia

13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Seating on a bench-like throne the Virgin carries her child on her left knee. She bears an important crown high on her head .The Virgin has an ovoid face with bulging eyes, straight long nose and thin lips. The hair parts in the middle and are carved as thick horizontals parallel hair strands...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Oak

Virgin and the Child, Mosan Region, Second Half of 13th Century
Virgin and the Child, Mosan Region, Second Half of 13th Century

Virgin and the Child, Mosan Region, Second Half of 13th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

A polychrome sculpture depicting the Virgin and the Child Mosan region, second half of 13th century Polychrome wood 73 x 29 X 12 cm Provenance : Former Belgian private collection from the beginning of the 20th century This remarkable early artwork portrays the Enthroned Virgin and Child, also known as Sedes Sapientiae, which translates to the 'Seat of Wisdom...

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15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Wood

1980s Antique Bust of an Angel with Curly Hair in Gothic-style Resin
1980s Antique Bust of an Angel with Curly Hair in Gothic-style Resin

1980s Antique Bust of an Angel with Curly Hair in Gothic-style Resin

Located in Marbella, ES

Stone sculpture depicting the bust of an angel with a serene expression and intricately carved curly hair. The face features soft features and an introspective gaze, while the bust d...

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Late 20th Century German Medieval Sculptures

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Resin

Early 20th Century French Sculptural Arm from a Religious Carving Workshop
Early 20th Century French Sculptural Arm from a Religious Carving Workshop

Early 20th Century French Sculptural Arm from a Religious Carving Workshop

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking early 20th-century French sculptural fragment, carved in solid boxwood and depicting a raised arm and hand. The piece comes from a French workshop known for the productio...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Sculptures

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Boxwood

Encaustic King George Slaying Dragon Neo-Medieval Old English Tile
Encaustic King George Slaying Dragon Neo-Medieval Old English Tile

Encaustic King George Slaying Dragon Neo-Medieval Old English Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique encaustic tile depicting King George slaying a dragon. This neo-medieval old English tile was crafted in the mid 19th century after an earlier design. The tile shows Sai...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House
Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House

Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...

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16th Century French Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Oak

Set of 4 Encaustic Fleur-de-lis Design Tiles by Godwin
Set of 4 Encaustic Fleur-de-lis Design Tiles by Godwin

Set of 4 Encaustic Fleur-de-lis Design Tiles by Godwin

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four 5-inch 19th century encaustic tiles by W. Godwin with a matching fleur-de-lis design. Supplied loose, these identical encaustic tiles see a buff terracotta fleur-de-li...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Set of 4 Godwin & Co 19th Century Encaustic Tiles
Set of 4 Godwin & Co 19th Century Encaustic Tiles

Set of 4 Godwin & Co 19th Century Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four mid 19th century encaustic tiles in the post-medieval style by W. Godwin (stamped). Supplied loose, this group contains four identical Godwin tiles with a fleur-de-lis...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Set of 4 Fleur-de-lis Encaustic Tiles by Godwin & Co.
Set of 4 Fleur-de-lis Encaustic Tiles by Godwin & Co.

Set of 4 Fleur-de-lis Encaustic Tiles by Godwin & Co.

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four 5-inch 19th century encaustic tiles by W. Godwin with a matching fleur-de-lis design. Similar examples can be found in the V&A Museum. Godwin Tiles William Godwin beg...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Clay

15th Century Gothic Oak Virgin of the Annunciation, Franco-Flemish c. 1480
15th Century Gothic Oak Virgin of the Annunciation, Franco-Flemish c. 1480

15th Century Gothic Oak Virgin of the Annunciation, Franco-Flemish c. 1480

Located in Basildon, GB

A rare and finely carved Franco-Flemish oak figure of the Virgin of the Annunciation, circa 1480, from the celebrated collection of Joseph Brummer — the legendary dealer who helped f...

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15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Oak

VIrgin and Child “Sedes Sapientiae" Seat of Holy Wisdom
VIrgin and Child “Sedes Sapientiae" Seat of Holy Wisdom

VIrgin and Child “Sedes Sapientiae" Seat of Holy Wisdom

Located in PARIS, FR

Virgin and Child "Sedes Sapientiae" (Throne of Wisdom in Latin), carved in soft wood on the back. The Virgin Mary is depicted seated, holding the Infant Jesus on her lap: she thus s...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Wood

Saint John The Evangelist And The Virgin From A Crucifixion Group, Spain, Circa
Saint John The Evangelist And The Virgin From A Crucifixion Group, Spain, Circa

Saint John The Evangelist And The Virgin From A Crucifixion Group, Spain, Circa

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Saint John the Evangelist and the Virgin from a Crucifixion Group, Spain, circa 1500, in walnut. Superb pair of gilded and polychrome wood sculptures from the late 15th century, circ...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Sculptures

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Walnut

20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base

20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base

By Brumal

Located in VALENZA, IT

Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process. The details are gilded and enameled. The figure is 19.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century French soldier with Jousting Lance and shield The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label "Armatura Francese XV° Secolo" - "French Armour...

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1990s Italian Medieval Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

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