Renaissance Decorative Objects

Beautiful and very rare set of six engravings extracted from the work entitled “speculun romanae superbeiae” produced between 1554 and 1573 by An...

An important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilding, in an architectural frame with two cherubs in the spandrels, representing Saint Roch. He is considered to be the patro...

This rare Venetian frame entirely carved in high-relief shows a rich decor of scrolls, garlands, daisy flowers and thistles. At the four corners of the frame are depicted large acant...

A dwarf cassone with hinged top with chip carved edge over a paneled case with central keyhole, arcaded carved base.

We are delighted to present you with this rare pair of ceramic albarello drug jars traditionally used for storing herbs, ointments, and medicines. They originate from the 18th centur...

Renaissance Marble Relief Emilia Romagna, Faenza ? 1470-80 H 30,2 x L 33 x P 3,5 cm The carved marble relief depicts the Virgin accompanied by a winge...

An Italian Antique 17th Century "Mecca" gilding Wood Hand carved Bear "Orso" Candelabra on Renaissance base. The base and the bear are gilded with Mecca, a silver gilt technique that...

An Italian Brass cast bench Hanukkah lamp made in the Renaissance era of the 18th century. A pair of rampant lions leaning on a goblet-shaped burning incense alter is reminiscent of...

A rare Dutch Majolica plate with a decoration of a tulip. Northern Netherlands, probably made in the city of Rotterdam. Made 1620 - 1640 Dutch majo...

Oak sculpture of Saint Anne, 16th century. Large oak sculpture of Saint Anne. Work from the Upper Rhine, Basel region. First third of the 16th century. An arm is missing from the i...

Very beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the 17th century from France Very beautiful pair in bronze Claw feet Beautiful filming

A huge Burgundy 15th century Christ on its cross. Oak wood . Cross is modern. Damages, some parts missing. 98x83 cm without the cross.

Superb offering dish in brass from the end of the 16th century/early 17th century circa 1600 from Nuremberg-Germany Very beautiful large offering dish with a rose sculpture in its ce...

Magnificent marble frame dating from the 16th century, from an ancient European church. This type of frame was used for the interior decoration of religious buildings during the Ren...

Large Virgin and Child Statue in Majesty, seated, holding Christ in her left hand. Sixteenth century Mosan(?) work. Oak wood, hollowed out at the back. No traces of original gilt no...

Spanish Renaissance candlestick in brass circa 1600 Beautiful patina and in very good condition

Prologue: An Ancient Mastery the Wooden Sculpture We begin our journey through Gothic art by presenting a magnificent Late Gothic Female Wooden Sculpture from the Flemish 500s. This ...

Spanish Santa Margherita with Dragon hand carved wood sculpture. Beautiful original polychrome especially on the dog figure which is an example of a mythical Renaissance medieval dragon...

niche in gilded wood from the 17th century from Italy Lovely niche with a carved wood in its center from the Italian Renaissance Beautiful original gild wood Dimensions excluding ba...

Exceptional altarpiece representing the annunciation circa 1600, fruitwood rare altarpiece from the North of Portugal, unique due to its large size representing the scene of the annunciation, where the Archangel Gabriel (represented on the bottom left), sent by god (represented on the top left) announces to Marie (bottom right) that she will give birth to Jesus. Very good state of conservation, carved on three panels Dimension: Height 1m51 Width 1m03 Very nice colour and exceptional dimensions Restorations of use We placed the altarpiece on a red velvet base and a Spanish occasional...

Our Antique Italian Altar Candlestick was beautifully hand-carved and gilded round 200-years ago and has weathered the test of time exceptional w...

This sculpture has taken on a different character over time as it has weathered and the detailing has softened. Time has given it a pared down, minimalist quality juxtaposing the R...

Carved oak sculpture of Christ emerging from the tomb, surrounded by Roman soldiers, 17th century. Carving of Christ emerging from the tomb, surr...

Elegant pair of bronze candle sticks from the end of the 17th century from Italy Beautiful appearance and good quality with small traces of wear which make their charm Very beautif...

Finely carved overall with arabesques, birds and scrolls, the top centered by a cartouche. César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him ...

Large painted and carved wooden Virgin and Child in the round, representing the Virgin and Child carrying the globe. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all ...

Carved overall with arabesques and scrolls, the lid centering a crowned armorial. César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him was comp...

lovely pair of Saint Mark in walnut from the 16th century - Venice Very beautiful pair finely carved representing Saint Mark with a book in his hand a lion at his side This is a pen...

Rare basin (We think it was the basin to wash the feet on hollyThursday) in brass Rare plat of the german renaissance since it is rather a basin which is much rarer than a offering basket...

Saint Anthony with the Child Jesus. Wood. Mechelen School, 16th century. Sculpture in carved wood worked, as was usual in that center, on the front because it was designed to be pla...

The mortar is of exceptional quality. The sculptural execution of the carved decoration is appealing. Large scrolls of leaves terminate in stylized eagle heads. The sides are adorned...

This masterfully carved 17th-century Flemish sculpture presents Jesus Christ as the “Salvator Mundi” — Savior of the World — a powerful icon of devotion and divine kingship. Sculpte...

Torso sacred polychrome wooden sculpture of Christ - Late 16th century Umbro-Tuscan: A masterpiece of intense spirituality and high school A work of the highest sculptural class T...

Superb Flemish Renaissance bronze pot from the 16th century. Superb patina and in very good condition.

16th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered and Gilt Wood Sculptures Torch Holders The pair of sculptures, in finely carved wood, lacquered and gilded, was born as a torch holder, and ...

Pair of 16th Century Italian carved polychromed angelic sculptures.

Followers of Jean de la Huerta, Jean de Blany ? Saint Jerome Limestone Burgundy, second half of the15th century 60,5 cm ALR Ref : S00248050 This exquisite sculpture of Saint Jerome, carved from soft, nearly white limestone typical of eastern France, exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of 15th-century Burgundian art. The figure of Saint Jerome, a key figure in Christian history renowned for translating the Bible into Latin, is depicted wearing a cardinal’s hat and holding the Vulgate Bible...

Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...

An intricately carved pair of large oak Renaissance period candlesticks. Beautifully patinated dark oak with expertly carved berries and leaves from bas...

Very elegant sculpture reprenting a Putti (angel) from the German renaissance period -16 century Rare sculpture in walnut of great quality with a very beau...

Patinated bronze urn-shaped inkwell rests on three winged-horses evoking movement and action. The body of the inkwell is decorated with faces among garlands and the lid is topped by a seated putti holding fruitVenetian patinated bronze figural inkwell...

These Beautiful Italian 18th Century Black & White Engravings on Laid Paper Feature the Portrait of Female Statues, these pieces have been professionally Framed using all new Materia...

Italy, Firenze, late 17th century Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick. It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical o...

Evocative pair of wooden sculptures depicting angels in flight, carved in the round and covered in fine gold leaf gilding. The figures, with strong expressiveness and movement, are d...

Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde? Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character Carved oak, traces of polychromy Fir...

Pair of polychrome wood sculptures. "San Juan and San Pablo". Castilian school, 16th century. Both male figures have been represented standing, with their main iconographic attrib...

Renaissance Harpy bronze Italy, 16th century 15 x 12 x 5,5 cm This expressive bronze figure represents a harpy, a mythological creature with the body of a bird and the head and tor...

Cercle of Jacopo della Pila (Lombard, in Naples 1471-1502) Marble relief depicting a winged Cherub Naples, second half of15th century 40 x 57 x 12 cm Exquisitely carved, this relief portrays a winged cherub with cascading hair and delicate features. The cherub's plump, smooth countenance, rounded cheeks, outlined lips, and finely drawn nose emanate a sense of tenderness. The quadrangular module, is adorned with a carved frame. The relief ascends gradually, transitioning from the low relief of the wings to the high relief of the head. The rectangular frame and the subtly curved form of the artwork suggest that the relief likely adorned the upper part of an arch or a vaulted chapel. The type is that of the perspective room with a coffered ceiling decorated with figures of winged cherubs, which is found in various Neapolitan chapels of the 15th century. Coffered ceilings attest to the recovery of antiquity and the search for luxury in Renaissance architecture, first in Florence, then in Rome and Naples. The majority of the numerous family chapels and tombs built during the late fifteenth century in south of Italy employ the new formal vocabulary of the Florentine Renaissance in a self-confident manner that permitted a broad spectrum of variations. The escalating admiration for the classical world, coupled with the development of perspective, significantly contributed to the Renaissance endorsement of coffered ceilings. This artistic and constructive device drew inspiration from the intricate marble patterns observed in historical landmarks such as the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, the Pantheon, and the Basilica of Maxentius. A distilled product of both mathematical and artistic cultures, deeply scrutinizing the ancient world, the coffered ceiling plays a vital role in the perspective construction of space with its regular and directional geometry. The motif of the coffered ceiling decorated with cherubs in relief was introduced in Naples by Francesco Laurana in the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo. Laurana's impact on the art scene in the south of Italy was profound. The introduction of the winged cherub into the region's artistic vocabulary bridged the gap between the classical and the contemporary, creating a synthesis that resonated with both aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. His influence extended beyond the immediate visual appeal, shaping the cultural identity of the Renaissance in southern Italy. Although the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo cannot certainly be ascribed to a mature Renaissance style, it was precisely on this occasion that the sculptors who worked there could get to know and export throughout the Italian peninsula that type of "Florentine classicism" which, even in the 15th century Naples, was conditioned by the Burgundian culture imported into the Kingdom by Alfonso of Aragon himself, with artists called from Spain and Northern Europe. The coffered ceiling, with its geometric patterns and Laurana's winged cherubs nestled within, became a symbol of refinement and cultural sophistication. The relief sculptures, carefully integrated into the overall design, transformed the ceiling into a celestial realm, inviting viewers to contemplate the divine while immersed in the grandeur of the Renaissance space. Similar winged cherubs appears also in the Naples cathedral. Within the renowned Succorpo Chapel, a mesmerizing marble coffered ceiling adorned with cherubs epitomizes the splendor of the Neapolitan Renaissance. The interplay of light and shadow on the textured surface of the marble coffered ceiling introduces an ethereal dimension, providing an immersive visual experience for observers. The geometric precision and the repeated patterns, reminiscent of classical motifs, establish a sense of harmony and balance that has become the hallmark of the Neapolitan interpretation of Florentine Renaissance aesthetics. Although probably intended to be admired from a distance, this cherub is intricately detailed and exquisitely rendered: the face and hair are elegantly outlined and the feathers are textured through juxtaposed lines. The marble, both figurative and decorative, adheres to the principles of balance and restrained ornamentation typical of the « Florentine Classicism ». Harmonious shapes and gracefully orchestrated curves , rooted in the classical repertoire, converge to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty. The surface displays the masterful use of a chisel to intricately carve the feathers and facial features, creating an almost abstract quality. This work is a testament to a sculptor of great skill and rich figurative knowledge, seamlessly blending classical firmness in contours with a refined treatment of the marble's surface. The combination of tradition and innovation point to a stylistic idiom from Lombardy, in particular we can find some comparaisons with the works of Jacopo della Pila, sculptor of Lombard origin working in Naples in the second half of the 15th century. He is documented there between 1471 and 1502, and is a protagonist of the Aragon Renaissance in the second half of the Quattrocento, together with the other great Northern sculptor active in the kingdom, Domenico Gagini. the first commission he received dates back to August 9, 1471, when Jacopo publicly committed to sculpting the funerary monument of Archbishop Nicola Piscicelli to be placed in the Cathedral of Salerno. The last known work is an altar ordered on July 29, 1502, by the noble Jacopo Rocco for the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples. Between these two chronological extremes (1471-1502), we must place the fervent activity of the artist, who had trained in Rome, perhaps under the guidance of Paolo Romano but also engaged in dialogue with other major artists of the city, especially Isaia da Pisa. He enriched his experience in Naples, initially drawing inspiration from the works of Domenico Gagini and later from the Tuscan masterpieces of Antonio Rossellino and Benedetto da Maiano destined for the church of Santa Maria di Monteoliveto. Jacopo della Pila's artistic personality is thus based on a complex interplay of influences, contributing to the definition of a highly personal style. Close comparaison can be made between our cherub and the winged angels reliefs...

Possibly Saint Hubertus or Saint Eustace. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Carving in polychrome and gilded wood, sim...

Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco. Considered, among other things, the Patro...

A terracotta bust "Ecce Homo" Florence, 15th century 53 x 44 x 31 cm

Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés (1568-1649) Infant St John the Baptist Spanish, 17th century H 74 cm Saint John the Baptist is here represented naked, sitting on a rock, with...

This exquisite pair of 16th-century Italian candlesticks is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Renaissance era. Meticulously carved from wood and adorned with opule...

Chic, 15th Century, Roman marble fragment of a left foot and calf mounted on a custom iron stand.

Hercules holding a coat of arms Flemish, XVII century White and black marble Measures: 67 x 32 x 19 cm Hercules is depicted naked, holding a coat of arms with the right hand an...

Large and important pair of vases from the Savona factory. Both vases have side handles ending in dragons. The reserves on the side are decorated with figurative scenes and architect...

17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beautifully adorned with punch work. She is framed by a hand-carved gold gilded and velvet lined frame and sitting on a hand-carved matching base. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a contemporary hand-finished wood molding.

Cercle of Romano Alberti, dit Il Nero da Sansepolcro ( San Sepolcro, 1521-1568 ) Page Mixed media : wood core, papier mâché, stucco, polychrome and gilded Italy, around 1530-154...

Italy, Firenze, late 17th century Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick. It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical o...

Very rare wood, iron and sharkskin domed casket on ball feet. Ornamented with iron strap work and double hasp lock. Silk damask interior. Ex collection of...