Baroque Decorative Objects

Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. External dimensions cm. 14.2 x 17.8, internal oval cm. 8 x 12....

A beautiful Italian grand Tour Style Pietra Dura mosaic on marble Plaque with gilt framing. Picture is a bird on branch with leaves and flowers.

Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel on the enameled edge with vertical stripes and fine monochrome miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli. Diameter cm. 6.2 cm high. 3.4. Weight gr. 222. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1967 and produced in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with manual workmanship by skilled artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...

Pair of vintage gilded bronze stands with inlay, circa 1940 Gorgeous pair of cast bronze stands with inlay We are unsure of the material used for the inlay. The inlay is hand paint...

Stunning carved wooden Baroque angel with candleholder. Very beautiful period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Made out of wood iron and plaster. Weathered and small losses. Measurement inc...

16th Century Spanish Terracotta Vase Hand made marks around the vase.

Tall antique 18th century Italian ceramic apothecary jar. Colors of blue, yellow and green on off white background.

Wonderful chalk/ cast stone angel head. Italy circa 1750 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:20cm W:11cm D:10cm

Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix mounted on emerald in matrix on a reflective mica base. The crucifix artifact is originally hand carved wood with silver leaf from a church ...

Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860. Picture size: 10 cm x 14 cm.

Italian baroque marble angel. Partly painted, in original untouched condition. Is missing a few fingers. Previously repaired (see photos). Italy, 1680...

Set de Luxury baroque bronze table clock 1970s new

A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Tot...

A stunning small polychrome and gilded 17th century European small wooden sculpture of a Religious or Royal figure. Possibly one of the three Magi. Very fine carving .

This model of Regence style hurricane lamps evolved in the early 18th century. It is a type of candlestick designed to shield candle flames from wind. They were used to illuminate te...

This exquisite set of four mid-20th century Dutch Delft vases showcases the timeless beauty of blue and white pottery. Each vase features a graceful silhouette with wide lips, long n...

Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...

Small Baroque frame, lacquered and gilded. Openwork wooden frame richly carved with leaf subjects. Italy, 17th century.

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...

Amazing 18th century carved wooden Baroque arm of a Saint figure. This piece was once part of a procession Saint figure. The arm is now placed at a wooden base and as visible on the ...

18th century carved Venetian polychromed gondola figurerhead, realistically carved and painted, raised on a 6.5" diameter base.

Vintage Italian large footed music box in light gold color with top finely hand painted and wood inlaid with foliages floral decor, brass hardware. Small Vintage Italian handcrafted ...

Authentic pair of carved gilded alter sticks with original paint, patina and prickets. These large untouched church pricket candlesticks are carved from wood and have iron spikes for...

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 sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...

This antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoserie plate is a captivating piece of ceramic art that reflects the outstanding craftsmanship and cultural exchange of its time. Originatin...

Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand painted figural landscapes. Each with a different scene yet maintaining the mountain, la...

A pair of beautiful Baroque style polychrome carved wood wall decors depicting deer and ibex figures. Painted in brown, green, red, and golden c...

A stunning 17th century Italian leather covered wood trunk covered in brass nail heads, some spelling out a word on top, and with iron strap hinges a...

Pair of 19th C. Italian Baroque style candlesticks that feature eleborate scrollwork, floral motifs, and a multi-tiered structure. Each candlestick has a wide, decorative base with ...

Beautiful gold-colored vintage pine frame with a lovely, characterful patina of age, entirely in the classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with elegant and graceful acanthus l...

Beautiful gold-colored vintage pine frame with a lovely, characterful patina of age, entirely in the classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with elegant and graceful acanthus l...

Large baroque style sterling silver vase. The body of the vase has been masterfully embossed with shells, flowers and volutes, typical of the Baroque style. Still in the body of the ...

Magnificent 18th century French hand carved and gold gilded frame. An incredible detailed work. The frame looks Royal and luxurious. Dimensions of the interior painting size to fit a...

A lacquered wood sculpture of a sitting Cherub hand carved and painted in Italy in the early 18th century. The cherub has been mounted on late 19th century on a wood base. It's in or...

Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...

Large square pocket pill box with rounded corners and sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver with very fine hand engraving in baroque style, fire enamell...

Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...

18th century Italian, blue and white Albarello, Baluster form jar with crown over double eagle design.

An exquisite early 20th-century Capodimonte porcelain figurine depicting a Baroque lady dressed in layered lace with floral embellishments. Handcrafted in Italy around 1900, this tr...

A monumental pair of brass candle holders. Turned in a Baroque style with broad wax pans, baluster columns, square knops, and triangular bases raised on small bracket feet. Some ligh...

Very beautiful hand carved stone coat of arms with a unicorn. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base. H:45,5cm W:27cm D:18,5cm

Late 20th century Maitland Smith Italian Baroque style style photo album / scrap book. Bound in mottled tooled leather with panel of faux fur at the center, and accented with a shiel...

17th-Century Carved Wooden Angel – Polychrome and Gilded Sculpture (One Wing Remaining) Height: 70 cm Width: 33 cm A beautiful 17th-century carved wooden angel, depicted kneeling i...

A rare and important Italian alabaster bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1860 A modeled bust of Holy Christ wearing a crown of thorns, excep...

Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or Earlier Wax Portraits of Eleonora de' Medici and Maria Magdalena de' Medici in Ormo...

Spanish Colonial style painted and gilt wood table top vargueno, a chest with eight drawers and four doors with iron drop pulls. A sweet little chest with a lot of personality, decor...

LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins. Impruneta terracotta. Made in Tuscany HEIGHT 73 cm WIDTH 30 cm DEPTH 64 cm WEIGHT 25 kg MANUF...

Monumental antique Dutch Baroque frame. Great for use as a mirror or art frame. Made of walnut featuring geometric form with extended corners and ornate carved gilded accents over a ...

Beautiful Italian " Torso " 20th century Carrara marble. Measure: H: 47m including base, 30cm without very good condition

Very good early 19th century Swedish baroque carved and polychrome decorated dome lidded box with strapwork and naive carving depicting a hunter, dogs, birds and vines surrounding in...

Large sculptural fiberglass and resin fantasy wall mirror made by Finesse Originals featuring angels, centaur and dog motif. Large-scale, minor damage to angel ear.

19th century Italian carved wood Santo foot. This stunning antique Italian carved wood Santo foot of an Archangel dressed as a Roman soldier. This beautifully carved and gilded sculp...

Pair of 19th century antique Baroque style Italian candlesticks, hand carved in giltwood with a lovely patina. Expertly hand carved on scrolled feet, these candlesticks stand over t...

A very interesting Baroque period carved oak figure of a saint or prophet said to come from a demolished Russian Orthodox church. This compelling figure is ...

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Urns Stunning pair of 18th century Italian Neoclassical style or Baroque style gilt wood urns with handles. These chic urns are from the Tusca...

Late 20th century Maitland Smith tooled leather memories photo album scrap book with wooden spine and stamped gilt details. Front of cover incorporates an oval photo space with an or...

This unique and original work of art was sculpted by Michel Kiriliuk. Born in France and self-taught, this sculptor, interior designer, and painter describes himself as an ultra-baro...

Amazing Spanish Baroque Pietà in Polychrome Wood with Silver Crown, 18th Century Impressive large-format Spanish Pietà, carved in wood and polychromed, datable to the late 18th cent...

Nice set of 3 vintage frames, classic style frames, different sizes and designs, dated circa mid to second half of the 20th century. These frames are in good used vintage condition,...