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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
Italian Sculpture "Venus Gabi" Headless Torso Early 20th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture "Venus Gabi". Headless Torso. Early 20th century. Carrara marble. Measures: H 74cm. Perfect Condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Vase, Crystal, Baroque Style, Produced in Czech Republic, Red Tall Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand engraved contemporary vase. The pattern is Baroque style. Made of crystal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Baroque Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Dolphin Carvings on Lucite Bases, 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of carved giltwood dolphin figures mounted on clear lucite bases likely began their life as decorative architectural elements—perhaps once adorning a piece of furn...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Lucite, Giltwood

17th C. Rare Alms Dish Bowl Luxury Vide Poche Center Tray Decorative Object
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Rare Alms Dish Bowl Luxury Vide Poche Center Tray Decorative Object .German Baroque . A real period collector’s item Circa 1600’s Alms collecting German Baroque dish with inc...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum Quality, Antique Meissen Porcelain Grouping of Mars, the God of War, Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, better known as Catherine the Great. Mars, the Roman God of war, is seen wearing a Roman war attire on his white double horse-drawn chariot. While seated, Mars is seen holding the handle of his sword. On his head is a beautiful silver helmet...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Baroque Bronze Candlesticks - 19th - Gothic & Renaissance style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This interesting pair of bronze candlesticks combines the elegance of the Baroque with Gothic and Renaissance influences. The tripod base, finished with scrolls, is topped with a twi...
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19th Century European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ancient Italian Maiolica Faenza, Ferniani Factory, Circa 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa 5.5 in x 14.72 in x 13.77 in (14 cm x 37.4 cm X cm 35) lb 4.40 (kg 2) State of con...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Maiolica

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Santos Icon Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1720 - 1740 An unusually fine painted religious 'open air' tile with deep shades of blue and a shining glaze, decorated with the story of the lost sheep...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Continental Gilt and Mahogany Easel
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting continental hand-carved painting easel with gilt decoration. Lovely gilded carved- rosette decoration and graceful legs. small dowels adjust t hold different sizes of art...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

1930s Italian Rococo 5 Arm Gilted Bronze Candelabras, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Italian gilted bronze candelabras with glass bobeche candle ring wax catcher 2.8". Very good vintage condition. Measures: 19 inches tall ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood, Pine

French 1780s Baroque Style Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Sitting on a Pillow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque style walnut putto from the late 18th century, sitting on a pillow. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th century, this walnut sculpture charms us wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix adorned with tourmaline and mounted on tourmaline in a crystal matrix from Brazil. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

Very impressive 19th Century solid silver antique German model of a Ship
Located in Madrid, ES
Very impressive 19th century solid silver antique German model of a ship, named "Nef" in the renaissance style, impressively large and highly deta...
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19th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

German Capodimonte Style Porcelain Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
German Capodimonte style porcelain bowl. Charming early 20th century German hand decorated capodimonte style porcelain bowl, vide poche or serving d...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was most likely originally made to hold Tea of Sirih. It is in very fine antique conditio...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Baroque Arm Of A Saint Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
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 ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Italian Sculpture "Venere Medici" Head Begin 20th Century Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sculpture " Venere Medici" Head Begin 20th century Marble Measure: H: 41cm including the base Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones. Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Candelabro Antico in Bronzo Dorato con Putti – Opera Scultorea a 9 Fiamme
Located in Cantù, IT
Magnifico candelabro d’epoca in bronzo dorato, finemente cesellato, presenta una struttura riccamente decorata e sostenuta da quattro putti scolpiti, raffigurati in pose dinamiche e ...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Baroque Style Italian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver box completely handmade with brown velvet interior. The structure is rectangular and shaped. On the body, slight elevations have been made that make the box typical o...
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2010s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important German Sculpture "CHILD JESUS" 17th Century in silver metal. Sitting on a wooden base. Height (sculpture) 52 cm. Height: (total) 60 cm good original conditions
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

Grand Tour Frame Hard Stone and Gilded Bronze, Rome, 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Splendid Roman frame from the Grand Tour era, late 18th - early 19th century. Richly inlaid with numerous medallions of hard stone, including lapis lazuli and jaspers, set in gilded ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Precious Stone, Fruitwood

20th Century Italian Silver Table Clock Barocco revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
An Italian Baroque style Table Clock, it is made of embossed sheet silver with typical Baroque style swirls. Cast details decorate its four...
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1970s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

18th Century Bridal Jug Red Picher "Cantaro" from Calanda, Spain Terracotta Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Rare red pitcher ‘cantaro’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain, circa 1750 a rare piece from a Private collection. Other examples can be seen in t...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Vintage Dutch Country French Baroque Style Silver Plated Figural Jewelry Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dutch Country French Baroque Style Silver Plated Figural Jewelry Box. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 1.5" H x 8" W x 6" D.
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Early 1900s Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Figurative Knob in Iron 1600 Italian Handle with Bust of Boy
Located in Milano, MI
Iron Bust From 1600 depicting a boy with curly hair, dressed in a tunic that leaves one shoulder uncovered. Made of cast iron, the pommel has a dark patina and is in good condition, ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

18th Century Italian Group, "Fleeing the Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius" in Pompeii
Located in valatie, NY
18th century Italian slipware decorated Pottery Group, "Fleeing the Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD" in Pompeii resulting in the death of over 100 people.. No marks. N.P. Trent has...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SILVER BOX Austria-Hungary 18th Century in silver with profuse decoration inspired by the Crimean War, in which Russia lost to an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, United K...
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18th Century Austrian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Putti Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Magnificent and enormous pair of 17th century Italian Baroque period carved giltwood putti wall figures. The pair maintained its original gilding and co...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Giltwood, Wood

Cantagalli Lusture Majolica Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cantagalli Lusture Majolica centerpiece, Of tripartite form with center pierced urn, with mask medallions, raised on a confirming ovoid base. Decorated in all over foliate and scroll...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Italy Sicily Late 19th Century Set of 4 Kitchen Wooden Tiles with Rural Scenes
Located in Brescia, IT
This particular set of wooden tiles, was handmade with colorful rural scenes, to decorate the sides of the Sicilian carts used during popular folks. Thes...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

20th Century Pair of Italian Silver embossed with figures Lamps
By Liciano Sacco
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of "Cariatidi" lamps in 800 silver. Completely hand-carved and embossed with scrolls motifs. Each part of the lamp has been finely embossed and chiseled by hand. The central pa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Vintage Italian Grand Tour Style Pietra Dura Mosaic Plaque, Framed 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
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.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Manhasset, NY
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Brass

Baroque Polychrome Wooden Statue of Saint Mary Magdalene with Chalice and Silver
Located in Madrid, ES
Baroque polychrome wooden statue of Saint Mary Magdalene with chalice and silver crown, 18th century Description: An exceptional 18th-century Spanish-style statue of Saint Mary Magd...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique Handwrought Iron Candle Stands - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderful pair of Antique 19th Century French style hand forged iron candle stands. They put off a statement with their simple design. C. 1...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock, modelled in the Baroque style in gilt bronze. It is of architectural form with an applied motif of flowers, scrolls and cornucopia. Scrolli...
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19th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Italian Crucifix with Malachite, Calcite, and Raspberry Garnet
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix mounted on green malachite, calcite with fluorite, and raspberry garnet. The piece is adorned with Carnelian pebbles and garnet. The minerals are from a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite

Italian, 17th / 18th Century Carved White Marble Winged Angel Heads Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and unique handcarved white marble winged angel heads ornament that most likely once adorned the interior of a church or chapel Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Marble

Italian Blue and White Della Robbia Style Jardinière, Provenance, Celine Dion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian blue and white Della Robbia style jardinière, Provenance, Celine Dion Of large scale the two handled urn with white appliqués on a Tuscan blue background. Can be used indoors or outside. The opening diameter is 16.5" Provenance: Celine Dion's Jupiter Florida...
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1950s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Snuff Box White with noble coat of arms Baroque style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box noble coat of arms is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Snuff Box noble coat of arms has White fired enamels on guilloché and handpainted miniature of arabesques with noble coat...
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1990s Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Cross with Christ from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large cross with christ from the 18th century. The cross is decorated with tortoise shell, ivory and ebony. The christ is sculpted in high quality ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish Sculpture of the 17th century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus" Measures: H: 61cm, polychrome and gilded wood. Good condition.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Cross with Plated Crystals on a Mica Cluster
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sliver leaf and mecca cross adorned with gold and silver plated crystal points and mica mounted on a mica and tourmaline in calcite matrix base. The crucifix originally came from a church in Tuscany. The gold and silver plated crystal points replicate the original sunrays or halo around the cross. The piece is mounted on a mica and tourmaline cluster that is in a matrix of calcite. The mica holds a shimmery appearance that can reflect light - like nature's disco ball. It perfectly coordinates with the silver leaf and mecca painted cross...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver Leaf

Meissen Porcelain Seated Buddha Figure As Wiggling Pagoda, By Kaendler, Mid-20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a sitting, smiling Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Voluminous female body with hair strictly tied back and a wide robe sitting cross-legged, arms straight in...
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1850s German Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Rare 18th Century Alpine Iron Spiral Candle Holder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Discover the charm and historical significance of this rare 18th-century Iron Spiral Candle Holder, a unique artifact from the Alpine region. This...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Iron

18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Hand of a Santos/ Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful original period piece and very decorative item. The hand of a baroque Saint figure with its original color. Italy circa 1750 Weathered. H:7cm W:11cm D:24,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Miniature chest of drawers handcrafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. Despite being small, the chest shows all the elements of a large commode, and it may have been crafte...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Walnut

"Child Jesus", Wood, Spanish School, 17th Century, pedestal made later.
Located in Madrid, ES
"Child Jesus". Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Base or pedestal made later. Christ is presented naked, with a slight contrapposto on the legs and hips that...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Other

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...
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1870s European Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Baroque-Style Ornate Metal Candlesticks with Cherub, Volute and Garland Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Baroque style metal candlesticks with cherub and garland motifs. Evoking the drama and intricacy of Baroque design, this pair of vintage metal candlesticks...
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20th Century Baroque Decorative Objects

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Metal

High Relief Representing Battle Skull -""Memento""
Located in Madrid, ES
High relief representing battle in classical style. carved on white Carrara marble dimensions 46 h x 45 x 10 cm, weight 35.5 kg Skull -""Memento"" sculpted in the smallest anatom...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Silver Vase Barocco Style with Handles and Gilded Inside
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous Italian solid silver vase. Body made in one piece without welding. Embossed and chiseled, of rare beauty and precision. Two important handles made of fusion and finely chiseled were welded onto the vase. The inside of the vase has been gilded in thickness with a non-glossy technique in order to make the overhangs visible and appreciable also on the inside. The vase was marked with the "800" but it was not possible to identify the master silversmith On both sides, the names of the owners of the vase, Maria and Gianni, have been engraved by hand Weight: 1184 grams Sizes: Height cm. 30 at the handles Height cm. 23 vase Width cm. 33 at the handles Width cm. 18 vase.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Early 18th Century Carved Oak Newel Post Figures
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of carved oak newel post figures probably depicting Sir Robert and Lady Brown, circa 1735. He is depicted with a page boy haircut, wearing a l...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Oak

Table Box Enamel on Guilloche and Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimb
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular box with inward corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with beautiful miniature fire enameled and hand painted by the painter Beatrice Mellana depicting the painting "The Turkish slave" by Francesco Mazzola known as "il Parmigianino" (National Gallery of Parma). Dimensions cm. 8.5 x 11.5 x 3. Weight gr. 345. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1965 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various different subjects, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enameled firings at about 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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Baroque Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Later 17th Century Spanish Wood Sculpture of St. Sebastian
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Later 17th century wood sculpture of St. Sebastian, Spanish. An extraordinarily moving piece of Spanish Baroque sculpture. Only the gesso traces remain of the original highly painted...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Decorative Objects

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Wood

Baroque decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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