Gesso Furniture

This is a fine 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror, crafted in wood, smoothly finished with gesso and richly gilded with gold leaf. The frame displays the characteristic soft, ...

This is a refined French oval mirror, crafted in wood and silver-leaf gilded. The frame is clean and restrained in design, with a pure oval form and subtly molded edges. This underst...

This small French Louis Philippe mirror embodies the understated elegance of the mid-19th century. The frame features the characteristic softly arched top that is so typical of the L...

Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...

This is an antique French mirror in the Louis-Philippe style, made around 1880. The mirror has a pinewood frame, smoothly prepared with gesso. The raised outer moulding is painted to...

Charming small antique mirror in Louis XVI style, France, circa 1900. The frame is made of wood with a gesso layer and finished with gold leaf. Beautifully detailed with delicate bea...

A finely crafted Chinese style tall black and gilt lacquered mirror with classic angular openwork details. Gilt foliate scrolls cover the frame and gilt openwork details are at the s...

This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...

A stunning, authentic French overmantel mirror crafted in the Louis-Philippe style, popular between 1830 and 1850. This style is known for its understated elegance, with gently round...

A large & fine antique early 19th century hand-painted & gilded Greek Orthodox icon, egg tempera on panel, circa 1800. The icon with a central figural group of the Virgin & Jesus, th...

Louis XV gilt mirror. Antique Louis XV period mirror in gilt carved and painted wood and gesso with further inset mirror panels bordering center plate. France, mid 18th century. Dim...

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extraordinary one of kind masterpiece originally a prominent altarpiece fixture in a Catholic church, typically displaying a Santo or Jesus altar figure statue inside. Exceptionally executed throughout, parcel gilt polychrome painted, gessoed and carved wood two-piece architectural baldachin form, with dome top vaulted ceiling, raised on eight fluted Corinthian columns, over a shaped platform base with elaborate molded frieze, further raised on integral bracket risers in marbleized faux marble paint decorated finish. Breathtaking visually striking aesthetic, very fine quality craftsmanship, lavishly decorated with extraordinary detail throughout, even the unseen interior of the dome profusely decorated with the most intricate painstaking hand applied 24k gold leaf ornamentation, the exterior in brillant gilded finish, enhanced by beautifully aged warm rich dark patina! Dimensions: (approx) 45" Tall, 26.5" Wide, 26.5" Deep *Additional photos available upon request* Condition Report: A superb museum quality example, in overall very good antique condition, especially considering its 200 years old. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged distressed patina, authentic antique character and charm throughout, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, exposed gesso, fading, acrecetions, possible old touchups and restorations, all expected wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure. Overall strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. The floral dome painting likely later. Central hole and discoloration where altar figure was once placed. Overall a truly remarkable work of art! -- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques and have a special place in our heart for them. We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman Empire reliquary monstrance, architectural salvaged building elements, church architecture model, apprentice prototype, baptismal font, sacristy liturgical items, sanctuary vessel, vestment chest, monastery refectory table, Gothic court cupboard...

This is a large impressive antique French Louis XIV carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror, Circa 1760 in date. The frame is surmounted with an elaborate carved and pierced giltwood ...

Gorgeous scalloped giltwood oval mirror with gold leaf finish in the Hollywood Regency style. Spain, 1950s Manufactured by the Spanish cabinet maker Francisco Hurtado. Ovoid shape f...

Beautiful, partially gilded vintage pine frame with a lovely patina of age, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves, flowers, and patterns, first half of th...

Presented here is an exquisite antique Louis Philippe mirror, adorned with 19th-century French craftsmanship and elegance. Originating from southern France and dating back to approxi...

Antique Spanish Baroque carved giltwood sunburst miniature mirror with crest. Spain, 19th century- Early 20th century. This lovely collection mirror has a carved frame covered with g...

This beautiful antique mirror was made in central France at the end of the 19th century, around 1890. The mirror features a convex-concave-shaped top. The frame is made of pine wood ...

This beautiful golden mirror was made in Northern France in 1879 as is carved in the crest. The mirror was enriched with an elaborate crest featuring central putti or angel figure s...

Stylish hand carved gold leaf giltwood Hollywood Regency sunburst mirror with convex glass, France, 1930s. This elegant sunburst mirror has carved decorations on its rays, gold leaf...

A beautiful antique mirror that originates in France, circa 1890. The mirror has the upper rounded corners typical for Louis Philippe mirrors. The mirror has a rich, ornamented cres...

A beautiful antique mirror that originates in France, circa 1860. The mirror has the rounded upper corners that are typical for French Louis P...

This beautiful and tall antique French mirror is completely gold leaf gilt and is made in Louis Philippe style with it's typical rounded upper corners. The mirror frame has a classic...

On offer here is a beautiful antique oval mirror made in Northern France in the early 20th century, circa 1910. The mirror frame was enriched with a bow-tied ribbon on top and a pear...

Ornate Gilt Wood Mirrors, probably Italian, circa 1940s. These mirrors were recently removed from the legendary Hotel Carlyle in New York City. We have a pair of these mirrors availa...

A magnificent original hand painted late 18th / early 19th century Italian refectory table. Italy, circa 1800, this one of a kind masterpiece executed in a rare and most impressive...

Unique and distinctive miniature depicting a bookcase, set in a carved wooden frame and protected by protective glass. The bookcase features three arched compartments, each with shel...

This stunning antique French mirror, crafted around 1850 in the Alsace region, is a remarkable example of the Louis Philippe style. The mirror is richly decorated and showcases exqui...

This old wooden gold-colored frame with a beautiful patina, entirely in classic Baroque or Rococo style, is decorated with acanthus leaves and embossed patterns. It's a beautiful, hi...

Louis XV Gilt Oval Mirror. Small transitional Louis XV oval wood and gesso carved frame in white washed and gilt finish with inset beading, corner rosettes and further swagging with ...

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19 century English Baroque Gilt Floral Wall Mirror. English, circa 1840. In classic ‘Baroque’ style with scrolling acanthu...

Large Ornate French Rococo Style Carved Ornate Gilt Wood Frame. This gorgeous hand-crafted frame has lots of charming details including shell motifs and cross hatch features. This su...

Ornate gilt mirrors, American, circa 1950s. These mirrors were recently removed from the legendary Carlyle Hotel in NYC. We have a pair of these mirrors available. They are priced at...

On offer here is a stunning and rare tall pier mirror that was made in Southern France in the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The mirror frame is lavishly adorned with many natural orn...

This is truly magnificent gold-leaf gilded French Louis Philippe mirror, made in 1876 and bearing its original stamp on the back of the glass. The stamp refers to the Procédé Lenoir,...

19th century Italian giltwood shelf with angel and rococo-style carvings. The piece came from an important palazzo in Tuscany. It has faint green verdigris underlay with the gold l...

Add a touch of luxurious opulence, dramatic beauty, romantic warmth, depth, and timeless old world elegance with this magnificent Venetian Rococo wall mirror! Italian, late 19th / e...

On offer here is a tall and slender French Louis Philippe mirror, that dates from the mid-to-late 19th century. It showcases the hallmark features of the Louis Philippe period, inclu...

Pair Gilt Carved Brackets. Antique English gilt carved wood and plaster fluted wall brackets with acanthus leaf edge detail above fanned fluted console with toupie foot terminal. Eng...

Large, gilded vintage pine frame with beautiful age patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves and patterns, first half of the 20th century. With adjustment of the eyelet screw on the back, this frame can also be hung vertically. A lovely size frame for creative expression, ideal for use as a large hall mirror...

A magnificent French Gothic parcel gilt paint decorated church tabernacle. circa 1810 France, early 19th century, executed in period Gothic Revival ...

Small gilded vintage pine frame with red velvet frame on the inside, completely in classic baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves and a ribbon pattern all around, first half o...

This beautiful Baroque golden mirror is made in France, circa 1850. The frame has an arched top and is enriched with intricate decorations. The mirror has an ornate crest with a ce...

Unique Victorian gold mirror with velvet & gilt inserts. The unique daisy floral pattern decorates the frame, which is in very good condition for its age.

A large and highly decorative Louis Philippe period giltwood console mirror with arched top in the Louis XV style. The curvaceous frame of this 19th century mirror is beautifully age...

A monumental rectangular silver leaf gilt & carved wood mirror. The long narrow rectangle mirror has a beautiful carved frame. An important piece for a grand space as a standing ...

A striking Venetian style mirror, circa 1920. Carved wood with applied gesso decoration and polychrome painted with floral motifs in reds, white, yellow and greens over a bright turq...

A French Art Nouveau lithograph "La Tige, Moulin Rouge" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The work, as with many of Lautrec’s crayon lithographs, is imbued with a spirit of tongue and ch...

Small sized carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, Spain, 1950s This carved giltwood sunburst mirror has a frame has a terrific patina showing it original gold leaf gilding in dark...

Triple Layered carved wood sunburst mirror, Spain, 1930s. The three layers of rays surounding the central round glass highlight its beauty. This wall mirror has a terrific aged pa...

On offer here is a beautiful antique French mirror in Louis Quinze or Rococo style. It features the asymmetrical ornamentation typical for Louis Quinze and Rococo. The double-arched ...

A beautiful large oval mirror with rich ornaments and original facetted mirror plate. The mirror has a very warm antique look and feel. The mirror has an ornate top decoration with a central “fleur de lis” with floral elements. At the bottom, there is also a smaller decoration with acanthus and floral elements. This mirror is made in Southern France and it has a solid pine frame that was smoothened with gesso. The most elevated part of the frame features a floral engraving and the inner part is adorned with a Classic pearl beading. The ornaments were casted with the use of ground cattle bone and plaster, reinforced with steel wires. The mixture of these materials is used in early mirror frames. Before casting was common practice, ornaments were hand carved in wood. A time consuming process and with the growing demand for these mirrors, new production methods were introduced. Later on larger...

Convex Sunburst Mirror, Giltwood, Gold Leaf ___________________________________________________________ Mini sized carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, Spain, 1940s This lovely p...

An antique painting of a (probably) black terrier on a chair. It is signed and dated lower left, Charles Van Den Eycken, 1896. It is painted on ...

A refined and luminous 19th century still life painting, attributed to Eugène Petit (1838–1886), a French painter celebrated for his exquisitely detailed floral compositions. Execute...

Exquisite French giltwood swinging putto marble-top table/ Ferner, with beveled Carrara marble top revealing a removable 29.5" x 14"x 3" high tole ferner/...

A fine antique French eight day mantle clock, gilded and fitted with Sevres porcelain plaques, circa 1830. An early French silk suspension clock, with an eight day time and strike movement, gently sounding the hours and half hour on a bell. The clock is housed in an extravagant gilded gesso Rococo style case and standing on an integral plinth. The clock with a silvered dial having a cuff of engine turned decoration around the center and black Roman numerals to the outside of the dial and the retailer's name "Carl Muller in Berlin" to the center. The base of the clock is fitted with a round hand-painted floral 'Sevres' porcelain plaque, the clock plinth is fitted with a rectangular 'Sevres' plaque, hand-painted with a pastoral scene with a young courting couple and grazing sheep & goats. The clock has just been professionally overhauled and cleaned, it runs and keeps good time, the gilded case and silvered dial and porcelain plaques are in remarkable condition, a very fine clock...

19th Century Italian Garibaldi mirror Charming 19th century Italian Garibaldi mirror with etched and punched acanthus leaf decoration at each corne...

This elegant Louis-Philippe period mirror dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of French craftsmanship from the period. The frame features the classic rounded top typical ...

A rare and most impressive Tyrolean antique hand carved and painted floor-standing torchiere altar lamp with rich detail and beautiful warm, rustic, distre...