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Baroque Decorative Objects

BAROQUE STYLE

The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.

Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.

Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.

Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.

Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Baroque
Baroque Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Patinated baroque sculpture on a stylised landscape base in the form of a female figure with a flowing cloak and an expansive gesture. Provenance: Wittelsbach estate.
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18th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
Located in Ballard, CA
18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also st...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Italian Contemporary Hand-Carved Wood Frame with Gold Leaf Cover, Custom Sizes
Located in Prato, IT
Italian contemporary hand-carved wood frame in French style with gold leaf cover and linen passe-partout. Available in custom sizes. Measures: cm.59 x 6 x 69 (inside cm. 48 x 38).    
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Vintage Volkstedt Dresden German Porcelain Figural Group Lace Porcelain Figurine
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Volkstedt Dresden Porcelain Figural Group German Material: Porcelain, Ceramic Design: Volkstedt Porcelain Maker: Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactory Style: Baroque or Rococo after 18th century porcelain Origin: Germany, Thuringia 20th century Colour: Polychrome porcelain Technique: Completely hand crafted and painted Signed: Volkstedt Condition: Minor damage lace and flowers on the base are restored, not visible with the bare eye Vintage Volkstedt Porcelain figural group. Large and impressive porcelain figural grouping Comprising a family in late 18th century attire making merry in their parlor around a harpsicord. The rocaille scroll base with gilt highlights. To the front a triple fleur-de-lis oval cartouche Coat of arms of the Kings of France. Each figure finely hand crafted en painted. The base with gilt highlights and Dresden lace...
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20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

17th Century Italian Hand Carved Stone Architectural Mythical Creature Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved stone mythical creature with traces of original color. This beautiful ornament once adorned an Italian facade. Italy circa 1650. Weathered. Measurements incl...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Stone

Pair of Ceramic Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of large ceramic planters in good condition. This fabulous pair of garden planters feature a beautiful design accentuated m...
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Paint, Ceramic, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian Baroque style 22K giltwood wings. The wings have been mounted on iron bases. Wear is consistent with age. There is some missing gold leaf, but overall th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Saint John the Evangelist figure created in the workshop of Franz Matthias Hiernle in Mainz, Germany. The superbly carved and highly decorated slender figure, in an elegant and...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholder for in total 5 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

CARRARA MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carrara MARBLE ROMAN TORSO 19th century HEIGHT 54cm MAXIMUM HEIGHT 70cm WIDTH 30cm DEPTH 20cm OVERALL WEIGHT 56 Kg BASE HEIGHT INCLUDED 70 cm Material White carrara marble Base in N...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Early European Brass Alms Plate
Located in Essex, MA
With deeply molded body with central inner scrolled design. The outer with stamped decoration.
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1680s European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood and Gilt Gesso Display Stands
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of hand crafted wood and gilt gesso overlay baroque display stands (ideal for clocks or small statues and busts), each with applied harleq...
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1830s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Wood

Antique Religious Statue Saint Sebastian Mid 19th Century Portugal Glass Eyes
Located in London, GB
An Antique Religious Statue of Saint Sebastian mid 19th Century Portugal with blue Glass Eyes Circa 1850 The beads of blood on his legs are rubies ...
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Carving of an Angel, Baroque Style, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carving of an Angel, Baroque style, 18th century" Carved and painted wooden angel from the 18th century, Baroque style, certainly Italian.
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18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality French Napoleon III mantle clock in the style of André-Charles Boulle, with a matching console. This model also called "Pendule Religieuse". The cabinet is made of woo...
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1870s French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

17th-18th Century Italian Marble Fragment of a Hand
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble fragment, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Great to use as a paper weight. Weathered and small losses.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Italian 18th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Coat of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful handcarved wooden coat of arms with its original gilding, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repair. Treated against wood worm. Measurement includes the b...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Kpm Berlin Meyer Zodiac Boy Virgo Porcelain Figurine
Located in Sassenheim, ZH
KPM berlin month figurine with zodiac sign 'Virgo', 1st choice, 20th c. White porcelain with polychrome setting, boy standing on square base, as an allegory of summer, from a series ...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of French Antique Candle Sticks
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of 19th century French tall wooden candle sticks. Lovely patina with original paint finish. Dimensions H 101cm D 28cm (at base) ...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

21st Century Sterling Silver Baroque "Cartagloria" Picture Frame
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver frame in Baroque style called Cartagloria. The frame is shaped and decorated with scrolls typical of the Baroque period. In the upper part, in the center, there ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

17th/18th Century Italian Carved and Silvered Wooden Lion Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion with traces of its original silver. Italy circa 1650-1750 Weathered. measurements include the wooden base. Treated...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique French 19th Century Gold Gilded Picture Frame
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent 19th century French hand crafted and gold gilded picture frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dime...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold

Small 17th/ 18th Century Italian Carved White Marble Lion
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing but also unique small hand-carved marble lion . Italy circa 1650-1750 Weathered and old repair. More photo's available on request.
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Jose Luis Zorrilla De San Martin Bust Sculpture of Dante Alighieri Uruguay 1933
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterfully touching and realistic depiction of 13th Century Italian poet Dante. Before we dive into the artist, Jose Luis Zorrilla de San Martin...
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1930s Uruguayan Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous pair of Baroque carved wooden candleholders. Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian Cherubs
Located in Victoria, BC
This extraordinary pair of Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian wood cherubs is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century Pair Decalcomania Glass Vases Piemonte Italy Arte Povera
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century pair of Decalcomania Glass vases Piemonte Italy Arte Povera A rare pair lidded vases from Piemonte Italy 18th century. Painted in polyc...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Glass

Greek Torso, White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Greek Torso - white Carrara marble 19th century Copy of a Greek torso, made of white Cararra marble. The stone base is included, the iron is fixed to the base and the statue instead...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Baroque Style Green Table Box with Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Baroque style shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand engraving interspersed with spaces with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and a beautiful h...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque ornament. Italy circa 1750. Weathered, small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Marly Horses in Bronze 19th Century
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Beautiful pair of famous sculptures: the horses of Marly de Coustou. Bronze edition with two patinas (brown and gold). Marble bases following the shape of bronze. The mounting in ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Gilt Heavy Bronze Repousse Rectangular Jewelry/Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze repousse rectangular jewelry/decorative box. It features in the top of the lid a scene of Don Quixote riding his horse at the sam...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Tall 18th Century Italian Carved Wood Cherub's
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine pair of 18th century tall Italian carved wood harvest cherub sculptures. These sculptures each hold a piece of harvest aloft their curled heads, forms elegantly poised as if c...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Paint

Pair of Giltwood Spanish Baroque Columns
Located in Leesburg, VA
The present pair of late 17th century Spanish Baroque giltwood columns may have once formed part of an altarpiece environment. The feature of such columns flanking altarpieces during...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Rare 17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Lavandino
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 17th century Venetian Painted And Parcel Gilt Lavandino. A lavandino is a washbasin or washbowl which was used in a courtyard of a Venetian palazzo in the 17th and 18th centuri...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Copper

Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Antique Bust French Wooden Carving with Decorative Cherub Head
Located in Buxton, GB
Unique Antique Wooden Cherub Bust Antique Wood Cherub Head Carving Authentic Tete d Angelot Composite & Giltwood Beautiful Carved ...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Paint, Wood

Small 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Head Head with Glass Eyes
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning handcarved wooden head fragment with beautiful expression and glass eyes, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. Weathered Measurement ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Extra Large Meissen Lidded Vase with Green Ming Dragon Decor, 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large lidded vase of baluster shape on round stand, indented short cylindrical neck, slightly overhanging hood lid with pointed knob, hand painted polychrome decoration: Large g...
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1970s German Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses. More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Baroque Coffin Lid Chest in Solid Oak, 1700
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Chest restored baroque around 1700 solid oak coffin lid chest Features: Heavy quality Original lock Facade-like structured front Carved initials and year of manufacture 1699 ...
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17th Century Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Oak

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Altar Candlesticks with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Baroque period carved wooden candlesticks with acanthus leaves, volutes, carved scrolling feet and great rustic character. Featuring a pair of Italian Baroque perio...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

17th Century Sculpture Shoulder Fragment in Roman Classical Style
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This sculptural fragment was part of a larger classical statue probably from the 17th century. It depicts a shoulder with a toga running across ...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of small angel sculptures were hand carved in walnut in France during the 1600s. The angels are mirror images of each other, although there are variations to the carvings, ...
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum quality piece of rare art from the re known firm of Meissen, Germany. This popular cabinet item was made in the last half of the 19th century w...
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1890s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold, Enamel

Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY
Located in Madrid, ES
Female Figure Sculpture Léopold OUDRY (1854-1882) Art bronze bust, set on a lacquered wooden base. Signed L.Oudry. Height: (total) 40 cm G...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm Good condition Spanish private collection.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of Italian Giltwood and Polychrome Torchères, circa 1750
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved figures holding aloft a cornucopia form torchere. Dressed in flowing tunics slashed at the knees, shod in sandals strapped about the calves standing contra posto on square pli...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Antique French Carved Wood Cherub Sculpture
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Antique French carved wood cherub sculpture, circa 1890. Made from solid wood and used as the master to take moulds from for terracotta figures used...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Softwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Angel Statues
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a console with this important pair of antique giltwood angel sculptures. Crafted in Italy circa 1760, each hand carved religious statue features is kneeling in g...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Ferdinand Barbedienne " Diana" Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Diane de Gabies" French sculpture, late 19th century. Patinated bronze with "Ferdinand Barbedienne" foundry marks. Height: 51 cm. Very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 17th 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful giltwood angelhead. France, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base.
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17th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Amazing Torso Gaddi in White Carrara Marble, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing torso gaddi in white Carrara marble end 19th century. Italy Male torso of centaur from the 2nd century BC. Called "Torso gaddi". Measures: Height 90cm Width 75cm Depth 39cm W...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Baroque Style Tin Glazed Ceramic Tulipiere, Portugal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Baroque style tin glazed ceramic tulipiere / flower vase - featuring a hand painted deer within a foliate setting - finished with a single painted band to the top edges of the flower...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gilded 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Sun
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered one of a kind piece. Giltwood baroque sun, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

" Venus of the Nile " 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
" Venus of the Nile " 19th century Italian Carrara marble sculpture Italy Height: 90 cm good conditions. Important Note:...
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

August Moreau '1834-1917' "Le Jeunes Filles". French Bronze Sculpture Signed
Located in Madrid, ES
AUGUST MOREAU (1834-1917) "Le Jeunes Filles". French bronze sculpture 19th Century Signed Moreau. Height: (total) 57 cm good conditions.
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19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

17th Century Dutch Delft Vase Sterling Silver Mounted Chinoiserie Chinese Transi
By Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th century Dutch Delft vase baluster tall sterling silver mounted and semi precious stones. Material: Delft, Earthenware, tinglaze, Cobalt, sterling silver, semi precious stones Style: Chinese transitional, Louis XIV, Baroque Origin: Netherlands, Delft 17th century An important and rare Dutch Delft baluster vase...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Delft, Pottery

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