The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces, Gothic Style, Italy, 1940s
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.
Iron
Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass and enamel multi-light standing candelabra in the Gothic style. The foot is bulbous scroll pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holder...
Bronze, Brass
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner This is a very old piece and it has its original lead liner The pot is oval and ...
Brass
Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze altar sticks with round pad feet (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna
Located in Bradenton, FL
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna. Sandstone cast over limestone depicting St. Joachim and St. Anna's embrace at the Golden Gate after the news ...
Limestone
19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France. Crafted, circa 1880, the 52 pound cast safe has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The heavy...
Iron
The Good and the Bad Thief-gothic sculpture- Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The Good and the Bad Thief Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490 Carved walnut with traces of polychromy 56 x 42 x 11 cm 58 x 43 x 11 xm Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Ca...
Walnut
Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...
Wood
Head of a crowned Virgin - Lorraine, first half of 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin Lorraine, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (1980) Ex...
Limestone
A Set of Sixteen Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of sixteen reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were produced in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of a neo-...
Clay
A Set of Sixteen Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of sixteen reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were produced in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of a neo-...
Clay
Model Of Nieuwerkerke, Battle Of The Duke Of Clarence, Bronze, Late 19th Century
By Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze representing the Death of the Duke of Clarence during a tournament: beautiful brown patina, the large quantity of details of precision and finesse make this sculpture li...
Bronze
English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts (Gothic Revival-style) mahogany and brass trimmed double inkwell with glass jewels and drawer.
Brass
A Set of Sixteen Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Floral Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of sixteen reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin floral tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were prodcued in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of...
Clay
19th Century Italian Patinated Plaster Bust
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Patinated Plaster Bust. Offered is a handsome well executed Italian patinated plaster bust of a Gothic nobleman. Our heavy weight plaster bust has a patination a...
Terracotta
Gothic Armorial Shield with Rampant Lion - Tuscany, 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic Armorial Shield with Rampant Lion White veined marble · Tuscany, probably Pisa · first half of the 14th century 26 x 24 x 12 cm This panel of white veined marble is carved in...
Marble
Madonna and Child Sedes Sapientiae “Throne of Wisdom” Devotional Wood Statue
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a hand-carved wooden statue representing the Madonna and Child. The Virgin Mary holds the infant Jesus in the style of traditional European Romanesque or early Gothic rel...
Wood
Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large heavy 18th century or earlier carved oak corbel. The corbel depicts a large male open-eyed smiling face with broad features. Finly carved details with wonderful old patina.
Oak
Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92
By Amanda & Björn Sjöling, Blackman Cruz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Cast bronze life size gothic skeleton / bone praying hands sculpture, titled on base Eternal Hope and signed Park '92. In the style of Blackman Cruz Workshop.
Bronze
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...
Limestone
Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand
By Rostand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 18”-23"H x 18.50”W x 6”D This pair of antique Gothic Revival brass five-light candelabras by Rostand Mfg. Co., c.1920s, offers a st...
Brass
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...
Wood
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...
Oak
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.
Giltwood
Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in London, London
Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century An imposing oak floor-standing pricket candle holder, likely Continental, early 20th century. Hand-carved with a...
Oak
Vintage Original Mixed Media Sculpture Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking original mixed media sculpture is a masterclass in curiosity-inspired decor. Utilizing a repurposed vintage wooden box as its canvas, the artist has created a detailed ...
Wood
Pair of 16th Century Hand-Carved Oak Saints, Gothic Style, Europe
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the ...
Oak
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.
Brass
Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze candlestick. Century XVI. Polished bronze candlestick with a wide circular base from which arises a truncated cone axis opening into a smooth plat...
Bronze
Antique Hand Carved Stone Sarcophagus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Antique Hand Carved Stone Sarcophagus. This unusual yet charming architectural model has been carved from York Stone with exceptional attention to detail. Standing on block feet...
Stone
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...
Limestone
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...
Stone
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
Alabaster, Ormolu
Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
The candlestick bodies of fine, translucent rock crystal accented with silver gilt mounts; the candlestick base mounts decorated with neo-Gothic style patterns and masked faces. T...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross This set of antique French candle holders are decorated with im...
Brass
$6,138Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Stone
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Granite
$16,567 / set
Neo-Gothic antique three piece ormolu clock set
Located in London, GB
The central clock with dial to the center, displaying hours in individual plaques in Roman numerals and five minute intervals engraved into the ormolu case in Arabic numerals, the ca...
Ormolu
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...
Wood
Pair of Antique Gothic Style Pedestal Candelabra Torcheres
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of antique gothic style pedestal candelabra torcheres. Made of wrought iron. Contains 13 candle holders at three different levels. The upper level is supported by wave pattern iron bars. The base is made up of intricate designs that mimic an upside down floral...
Wrought Iron
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...
Clay
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian church bells. The mantel clock features a bell-shaped b...
Brass, Enamel
Unique Monumental Late Gothic Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Mortar with Fish Handles
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and monumental Late Gothic hand-forged wrought iron mortar, originating from a medieval French castle and representing the highest level of European blacksmith ...
Wrought Iron
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...
Wood, Giltwood
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...
Oak
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 ...
Wood
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.
Wood
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 ...
Clay
Gothic Revival Gilded Brass Wall Candle holders 1890s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very beathiful set of Gothic revival Wall candle sconces . Hand forced ,Gilded Brass .very nice ornate . super rare to find a set of 4 . Comes with the hand made brackets . All in...
Brass
Spanish Gothic Style Floor Candlestick in Wrought Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-hammered Gothic style floor candle stand with gold leaf accents, Spain, circa 1890. This elegant floor standing candleholder has a tri...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
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...
Limestone
European Gothic Granite Primitive Hand-Carved Sculptural Mortar
Located in Round Top, TX
Nothing compares to centuries of patina like this Gothic hand carved mortar originating from Portugal. Used primarily for grinding herbs by apothecaries , but may have also been util...
Granite
$49,580
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...
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 ...
Softwood
Antique Pair Gothic Revival of Handcrafted Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of 19th century candleholders. If you are looking for a stylish and small pair of church candle holders to create a special atmospher...
Brass, Bronze
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...
Wood
Chest, Leather, Wrought Iron, Textile, Wood, Spain, circa 1500
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular body casket with semicircular lid made of carved wood and covered with a worked leather that has been reinforced with a series of forged iron fittings, material in which ...
Wrought Iron, Other
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,...
Clay
Clock hands from a bell tower, Germany end of 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Two antique clock hands from a German clock or bell tower. Gilded tin mounted on iron arms, all original and in great condition. Germany end of 18t...
Iron