Gilt Decorative Objects

A French Jockey à Cheval tabletop sculpture from the Napoleon III period crafted in gilt and patinated bronze, depicting a jockey and his faithful horse in fine detail. The piece re...

This exquisite work of art was created circa 1836-1840 in France by the acclaimed French gold and silversmith, Jean-Valentin Morel. Using only the finest of materials and with exceptional attention to detail, this magnificent piece is without doubt one of the finest creations within the field of decorative arts in the 19th century. The body of the cup has been crafted from the pinky-red and orange gemstone, agate, and fitted with gold and silver-gilt mounts, which have, in some places, been jewelled and enamelled. Morel specialized in high quality hard stone cups...

A superb pair of hand-painted Medici vases in fabulous polychrome 'Porcelain de Paris' in the Louis XVI style, and standing on sturdy, square bases. Dating from the 19th century, the...

An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff (1895-1991) It's quite uncommon to find this very large size and notably featuring the silver and parcel gilt finish. The artwork features a majestic female nude, adorned with a stylized cloak in alternating stripes of gold and silver, which showcases a pyramid shape. The Egyptian goddess is depicted as an undraped figure with arms outstretched above her head, holding a crescent moon. She wears a north star headdress that adds to her regal appearance. The cloak is embellished with stars and a comet, and the female figure rests on a bed of stylized clouds. The sculpture is presented on its original black and gold marble base. All of these attributes add to the uniqueness and value of the artwork, making it even more remarkable and sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts. Water bottle shown for scale. Documentation : Les bronzes Art Deco de Georges Lavaroff, sculpteur Russe a Paris 1930 Kastelyn et Mazzucotelli. Georges Lavaroff was born in Sibera in 1895. He studied medicine and painting. After the revolution of 1917 he moved to Moscow and became a member of the Russian artists association where he began to exhibit his work and take part in shows as a member of the Association of artists of Revolutionary Russia. He then worked in France from 1927 until 1935. This period was the richest point of his profession where he produced his most famous works of Art Deco figures...

A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...

A carved gilt-wood Chippendale crossed palm frame, with inset hand painted chinoiserie portraits of 18th Century oriental nobility. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 w...

Silver, gilded and enamelled frame with scroll designs and blue enamels. At regular and symmetrical intervals, ovals with flower motifs different from each other were completely han...

Rare pair of monumental large sculpture ornamental decor elements in gilt bronze and Amethyst stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz. Sign on back Boeltz Paris Made in Franc...

An antique 19th-century Viennese porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully rendered in multi-colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Art Nouveau piece...

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Box, Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 7 cm, W: 15 cm, D: 10 cm Co...

18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with a black irradiated crystals on a free-forming obsidian mineral with a polished face. Obsidian is naturally occurring volcanic glass prod...

Add elegant warmth, sophistication, and deep rich color to any space with this stunning antique Moser Bohemian parcel gilt emerald green glass decanter. circa 1900 Born in Bohemia (...

Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 24cm The de...

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Leather Book Motif Wastepaper Basket, 20th Century Description: This sculptural gilt leather wastepaper basket is an Italian example of Neoclassical reviva...

Guilloché Enamel and Gilt-Silver Pill Box Bolin Produced 1882-1899 This Bolin pill box demonstrates the prestigious Russian house’s skill in guilloché enamel and silver work. The surface is adorned with off-white and pink enamel applied over a finely engine-turned ground. Its hinged lid opens to reveal a mirrored top interior. Complete with its original Bolin fitted case, the box is marked “Bolin” with an 88 zolotnik Moscow assay, dating it to the late 19th century. A rare and complete survival, it reflects the high-quality decorative work that established Bolin as a leading firm in Imperial Russia. The House of Bolin of St. Petersburg and Moscow served as jeweler to the Russian Imperial Court for over a century. Renowned for high-quality jewelry, silver and decorative objects, the firm exhibited internationally—including at the 1851 Great Exhibition—and became synonymous with refined craftsmanship for Russia’s aristocracy. Bolin’s silver...

A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...

Pair of French Baccarat Pink Opaline Ormolu-Mounted Vases Hand Painted with Birds and Flowers, Exposition Universelle 1876 The upper portions of the vases are decorated with polychro...

A 19th Century Monumental Cobalt Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase with Watteau Scenes. Marvel at the sheer magnificence of this very large, Monumental Royal Blue Ground Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Vase, an exquisite masterpiece that will leave you in awe. The hand-painted Watteau Scenes on this vase depict a wonderful rural landscape that features a group of beautiful women in gorgeous gowns of burnt-orange, lavender, blue, white, pink, yellow, and apricot. The women are surrounded by a pastoral landscape and a lovely old tree painted realistically with twisted branches, where a cute plump cherub sits on one of the branches and looks down at the dynamic and festive looking women. Two of the women hold a lovely garland of pastel colored flowers, while the others swoon around or perch, leaning on a sweet-looking, doe-eyed white and grey cow that is lying on the ground seemingly enjoying the interaction as it twists its head around to lick its left leg. The foreground of the scene is adorned with detail that creates a sense of depth and perspective. The blue sky and puffy afternoon clouds surrounding the women add to the idyllic atmosphere of the painting. The vase's body is a beautiful deep shiny blue background with extensive delicate gilded decoration in a lace-like pattern surrounding the entire vase except for the painted scenes. The classic urn shape with a footed base and a lovely mounded lid adorned with a perfectly proportioned golden acorn finial. On the opposite side of the vase is another beautifully colored rural scene depicting a floating deer and two women in yellow...

This French Empire style gilt bronze wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features the best quality hand-chiseled details. The backplate of this sconce is a central round plate wit...

Antique Pewter Caviar Box Herring Fish Lid Glass Insert Luxury Tableware An exceptional antique silver pewter caviar box, masterfully handcrafted and richly adorned with intricate A...

A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...

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Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand Continental Onyx, metal, champlevé enamel c. 1920 Dimensions: H x W x D: 10.5cm x 16.5cm x 12.5cm T...

Gorgeous pair of French gold gilded bronze candelabras on a black granite base. Each piece has a five branch candle holder. The measurement are fo...

A lacquered and eggshell case by Jean Trottin. An impressive and very rare case created in Paris, France, by the silversmith and artist Jean Trottin, circa 1925. This exceptional Ar...

Impressive 37 inch tall 19th century French Napoleonic porcelain vase in the Sevres style with exceptional raised gilt decorations with finely painted scene depicting Napoleon at the...

Very nice quality, French, Louis XVI style gilt bronze Bouillotte lamp with green painted tole shade, (19th century). The lamp features nicely chiseled acanthus leaves, garlands, cen...

This beautifully detailed Napoleon III fire-gilt bronze figural mantel clock is from France, circa 1860-1880. Featuring a graceful maiden in classical dress seated upon a boulder whi...

An exceptional early 19th-century French mantel clock by Raingo Frères, in collaboration with Sèvres, one of France’s most celebrated porcelain manufacturers. Created in Paris circa ...

Presenting an exquisite Mid 20th Century Limoges porcelain jardiniere and stand set. This two-piece ensemble features a stunning white, pink, and green-toned planter, adorned with lu...

A fine antique pair of Paris porcelain vases, early 19th century high-end French production circa 1830 (Empire style, Restauration period). Fully decorated model : polychromatic hand...

Period French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas with original gilt edged and velvet lined case. Atlas son of Titan, from Greek mythology is holding the clock on ...

A very fine and monumental pair of antique French Louis XVI doré bronze and white carrara marble covered vases with ram’s heads and serpentine handles, attributed to Henry Dasson. Th...

Near pair set of large Chinese carved and embossed red lacquered wooden rectangular presentation boxes with gilt decoration, circa 1910. Beautiful boxes crafted with dovetail joiner...

A fine English Egyptian Revival bud vase. In gilt (vermeil) bronze & glass. By F. & C. Osler. With Egyptian Revival style hairy paw feet and a removal test tube shaped glass vase that rests in a ring supported by 3 legs Stamped Osler to one foot. Simply a wonderful antique bud vase...

Vintage hand painted and gold gilded papier-mâché box with removeable lid - featuring three gilded lotus flowers to the lid and an intricate double band of decoration to the edge - u...

This large and impressive Louis XVI style clock set, crafted by J. Berthond of Paris during the 19th century, stands at a striking height of 59 cm. The set showcases a harmonious ble...

Renaissance period painted and giltwood candle holder or pricket - featuring four elaborately hand carved winged cherubs beneath an octogonal platform with the original hand forged i...

A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...

Antique Silver-Plated Ice Bucket with Original Tongs, 23 × 16 cm — Early 20th Century Elevate your barware collection with this elegant antique silver-plated ice bucket, complete wi...

American Victorian-style gilt metal rectangular easel picture frame with leaf design frame and floral corners.

A rare vintage photograph frame and a wonderful large example. Made in Italy c.1950, the vibrant green Malachite stone adds some Hollywood gla...

Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 28cm, depth 23cm This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idios...

An extremely rare and unusual Chinoiserie, Orientalist, Islamic Antique French Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Porcelain Jardinière with Dragon Handl...

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany Wide mouthed vase in white porcelain, ribbed rim, hand painted with fine thin gold lines. Very good used condition. Dimensions: Height 17 cm [6 ...

Model #3771 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...

A very beautiful Italian white and gold porcelain vanity bottle with bird design in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A white porcelain bottle...

A charming frame in both gold and silver gilt from France that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainl...

Elegant pair of carved and ivory-lacquered Swiss pine candelabra, embellished with pure gold trim. The candelabra have a square base and a smooth amphora shape, enhanced by refined d...

A charming set of two Italian cherubs or putti figurines by Borghese, circa 1930. Original maker's label remains on the base of one. These sweet cherubs are ebonized on gilt plinths,...

Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...

A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Nine Light Candelabra After Clodion After Clodion Each cast as a female and a male figure from a bacchanale upholding eight scroll branches with a central branch in the form of a quiver, on a bronze mounted circular base of granite. Claude Michael Clodion, [1738-1814], was the son-in-law of sculptor Augustin Pajou; he trained in Paris in the workshops of Lambert Sigisbert Adam, his maternal uncle and Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, the most successful sculptor of the time. After winning the Prix de Rome, he moved to Italy, sharing a studio with Jean-Antoine Houdon and studying antique, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture. In 1771 Clodion returned to Paris, where he continued to produce mostly in terracotta. He also worked with his brothers in other media, decorating objects...

Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927. Maker's mark is rubbed. Measures: 5 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (at...

Cylindrical vase in smoked topaz glass with a fine martelé texture, richly hand-gilded with trailing daisies and foliage. Gilt line to rim and foot; softly flared base. The hammered ...

The Chariot of Aurora. Aurora, Apollo. Aurora is shown in her chariot, accompanied by the hours and heralded by Apollo; Gilded patina. Signed; Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was a famous...

A rosewood and ormolu mounted bracket clock. With an eight day twin fusee movement, signed Adams of Lombard Street on the 5 inch silvered dial and movement back plate. Striking on a ...

A fine antique English Aesthetic Period porcelain vase. By Royal Worcester. With an ivory porcelain ground. Painted with a central scene of a short-eared owl and its chick perche...

A monumental pair of Chinoiserie style French Ormolu mounted Chinese blue and white porcelain ten arm candelabras. These are truly a beautiful and monumental pair of candelabras. The...

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnet France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 31.5cm Of notably large size, this letter opener is a...

Pair of Maison Jansen–Style Porcelaine de Paris Covered Urns with Gilt Feather Decoration, France, c. 1940–1960 The set consists of four pieces two lids and two vases Dimensions: 13...