Gesso Furniture

18th century Irish looking glass made with gilded gesso and glass moldings. It is a highly unusual and rare fine. The majority of these mirrors never survived the test of time but th...

A Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror Carved from wood and elaborated with gesso detailing, the shield-shape mirror plate with beveled edge and housed in a gilded frame, with intricate, sc...

A Large and Important George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass, Attributed to John Belchier, Circa 1725. England. Divided by the original arched and rectangular soft bevelled mirror plates within a gadrooned and foliate-carved border surmounted by an impressive foliate crest, flanked by profusly carved scrolling acanthus wings above a punch decorated carved frieze. Provenance Clopton Hall, Rattlesden, Suffolk John Belchier ‘The Sun’, south side of St Paul's Churchyard, London; cabinet maker (fl.1699-d. 1753). This impressive mirror can be confidently attributed to the London cabinetmaker John Belchier based on similarities with two large pier glasses he supplied in 1723 and 1726 to John Meller at Erdigg in Denbighshire, Wales (National Trust; illustrated, Early Georgian Furniture, by Adam Bowett, p.292 plates 6:50-51). Originally destined for the Second Best Bedroom and Best Bedchamber respectively, they now hang in the Saloon. The earlier mirror shares comparable strapwork cresting with double scrolls centering a mask whilst the second incorporates bold, inward-curving scrolls carved in high relief along the upper border of the frame that overlap onto the top edge of the plate. These distinctive, palm-like scrolls appear on other mirrors attributed to Belchier, among them an example in the Untermyer Collection, Metropolitan Museum, New York (46.116), and a girandole mirror also with a central winged cherub mask in the crest sold Sotheby's London, 20 November 2007, lot 13. John Belchier (d.1753), possibly of Huguenot origin, was born in Oxfordshire and served his apprenticeship with the London Joiners' Company from 1699-1707. By 1717 he was established at 'The Sun' in St Paul's Churchyard, London, where his trade bill described his activities as a supplier of 'All sorts of Cabinet Work, Chairs, Glasses, Sconces, & Coach Glasses’, and another trade bill indicated he ‘Grinds & Makes-up all sorts of fine Peer & Chimney Glasses and Glass Sconces, Likewise all Cabbinet Makers Goods’, suggesting mirrors and sconces were a particular specialty of his workshop. His most significant client was the London lawyer and Master of the High Court of Chancery John Meller (1665-1733) for his country estate at Erdigg near Wrexham, and in addition to pier glasses and sconces Belchier provided a magnificent carved and gilt wood State Bed in 1720 and is believed to have supplied two japanned bureau...

A pair of hand crafted wood and gilt gesso overlay baroque display stands (ideal for clocks or small statues and busts), each with applied harleq...

Pair of Italian Giltwood Shell Motif Wall Brackets, Attributed to Palladio, Circa 1960s A striking pair of Italian giltwood wall brackets or shelves, carved in bold relief with styl...

A large carved florentine giltwood mirror in the Baroque Revival Style. This impressive mirror has a rectangular bevelled glass plate set within a scrolling acanthus carved frame...

A 19th century Louis Philippe style French gilded mirror with shaped top and floral decorations in the corners. Gilt finish is in good condition with warm red clay under rub. Some lo...

Pilaster, Sculptural chandelier

An antique George III Neoclassical style fireplace salvaged from a property in Guildford. Dating from circa 1790, this understated fireplace is constructed in pine and ornately appli...

Nicely detailed. Made of Gesso and giltwood. Hand carved and hand painted.

Louis XVI style over mantel chest mirror finished in antique white and 22-karat gold, centre mirror in antique finish. Overall size: H 27" x W 30".    

Large contemporary wall mirror created by French artists Pascal & Annie LENIAU. The hand-sculpted “Octogone Brun Sépia” mirror is a octogone sculptural composition. An original creat...

A very wide George III pine fire mantel with composition (Gesso) detailing. An original of the Georgian era, this traditional English fireplace is typical of styles of the period, th...

Fine C19th gilt girondelle, with bevelled glass plate, original back, candle holders and a small shelf, in overall very good condition. 43" high 26" wide 6" depth You are welcome t...

We present this elegant Italian antique mirror dating back to the late 19th century. A majestic mirror of supreme refinement. Crafted with a gilded plaster frame, its design is insp...

A lovely Regency gilt mirror with Egyption detailing and bevelled mirror, in overall very good condition. Height 37.5" x 24" You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, ple...

Very charming, French, Louis XVI period parcel gilt and painted marriage Trumeau mirror, featuring two birds kissing on the pediment. Other neoclassic...

Rectangular plate within a carved giltwood frame

An antique Adam style pine and gesso fire mantel reclaimed from a property in Edinburgh. This Scottish fireplace is ornately decorated with composition across the frieze in true 18th...

Beautifully hand carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, wood angel with flowing hair, extended wings and scrolling, acanthus leaf drapery.

A beautiful hand painted Sevres porcelain plaque depicting a court scene, involving 3 young noble ladies and an older lady, greeting two gentlemen visitors. Set behind them is a beau...

A superb quality early Victorian mirror backed breakfront console table, original carerra marble top and original gilding, in overall very nice condition. 69" wide 19" depth 36" hig...

Baroque capriccio with architectural ruins and figures, an early 18th century Italian painting showing an imaginary landscape with Roman ruins and figures, an early Italian oil-on-ca...

Gorgeous French Louis XVI octagonal cushion mirror with lovely gilt and gesso finish. Having amazingly detailed hand-carved cherub form cartouche, original beveled and etched mirrore...

A Rare George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass Mirror, Circa 1725. England. In the Manner of John Belchier The mirror has an elaborately carved gilt-gesso frame, which was a hallmark of luxu...

Beautiful antique frame with a print of dancing Greek graces. The frame is made of wood, with refined carving and graceful curls. The wood is decorated with stucco and gilded with gold leaf. The print is also interesting, it is an antique print with beautiful gold print, depicting the dancing graces...

A very fine vintage single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum German, circa 1930 Continuous and pause action A charming and finely made example of Griesbaum’s ever-popular singi...

Italian neoclassical silver and gold gilt carved wood & gesso wall mirror with a foliage scroll work cartouche, arched mirror plate with molded rosette surrounds, flanked by foliage ...

A very near pair of very nice rib and bow Victorian gilt oval mirrors with bevelled glass, in overall very good condition. 21" x 17 22" x 18 You are welcome to view this item at o...

Antique Louis XVI Style gilt wood (gold leaf) console table with Carrara marble top, late 19th century. With a gray and white Carrara marble top, the frieze with floral carvings in s...

Large, gilded vintage pine frame with beautiful age patina, XL size, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves, vines, and patterns all around. Impres...

A Pair of Napoleon III style giltwood and gesso picture frames, 19th C. having oval openings and relief branch and leaf embellishments on frames.

Blue and gold English Regency mirror. Blue and old rubbed gold framed mirror with corner masked blocking and central panel depicting "Omnia Vinc...

An impresive late 19 century match pair of Louis XIV style mirror in giltwood and gesso, the quality of the carving is top quality, the mirror have a little difference in the witdh M...

Good quality X framed gilt window or duet seat, covered in gold damask, in overall great condition. You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting...

Large gold-colored vintage pine frame with a very beautiful aged patina, entirely in classic Baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves and a ribbon pattern all around, circa seco...

An Impressive Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Rococo Style Mirror The large and wonderfully carved rectangular mirror surrounded with sprawling acanthus leaves, the inset part of...

Classic gilded vintage pine frame with characterful age patina, entirely in Baroque style, decorated with elegant acanthus leaves and flowers, circa mid-20th century. A lovely frame...

These go flat to the wall but can also be reunited in the round as in the photo of the cinema interior. They came from the Palace Theatre in Montreal built in 1920. The architect wa...

An Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood And Gesso Mirror This fantastic oval shaped mirror is centered with a large urn with flowers sitting over drapes, flanked by...

Baker Furniture oxblood lacquer pedestal games table with craquelure finish. The finish is offset by a black glaze that really makes the crackle finish pop. The base is a brass detai...

A pair of hand carved and gilded Chinoiserie design, Venetian mirrors featuring a pagoda and floral design on each. All original including mirror which has age-appropriate spotting ...

Small gilt oval frame with handk drawn deep convex mirror Overall size: H 22" x W 18". Finished in faux rosewood with gilt edge qty. three Finished gilt oval (1).

Outstanding and large water gilded English oval Chippendale style marginal mirror, some slight foxing to parts of the original mirror plate, gilding is excellent, original condition ...

A Pair of Italian giltwood 19th century candlesticks made into table lamps. Silver gilt over Gesso. This pair of 19th century candlestick lamps has been wired for the US.    

Beautiful, classic frame gilded with gold leaf, entirely in the typical Baroque style, elegantly decorated with acanthus leaves, vines, and flowers, made of pine and plaster, circa t...

Antique South American Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figural group High Andes (Altiplano region, Peru or Bolivia), late 18th–early 19th century Hand-carved and p...

El Niño Jesús (Baby Jesus) Guatemala, Spanish Colonial Period (17th–18th century) Wood, gesso, polychrome, and glass eyes This expressive sculpture of the Christ Child was crafted i...

An Italian pair of hand-painted paper mâché male busts. These vintage art decorations from Italy have been artfully composed of paper mâché and hand-painted in the depiction of two b...

With its timeworn surface and elegant restraint, this early 18th-century French cabinet carries with it the quiet poetry of centuries past. Made near Poitiers during the Regence peri...

This original neoclassical wall mirror was crafted in Southern Germany around 1800. The oval frame is made of spruce wood with finely modelled gesso ornaments and richly carved detai...

Sculptural canvas with a 17th century Italian giltwood fragment and 24k gold leaf. The sculpted canvas is molded together with gesso, gilding wax, marble paste, green earth, Italian dark ochre, and ash on board. The original 17th century Italian fragment is molded into the sculptural canvas to create a dynamic relief sculpture. It is painted with 24 karat gold leaf. The piece was created by the artist Elena Rousseau for Interi. Together all the elements create a romantic, elegant, and contemporary yet classic work...

A beautiful and very rare early 19th century Catholic processional Crown, hand crafted in wood with applied gesso and gilt, with rich, dark jewel adornments, (some missing) in wonder...

A 19th century French giltwood overmantel mirror with a Rococo foliate surmount above a cushion moulded, ogee frame. This encloses the crisp bevelled glass. A very elegant mirror. F...

Exceptional Antique Ornate Wood Picture/Mirror Frame - 19th Century This is a rare opportunity to acquire a solid wood antique frame that commands attention. Originally commissi...

A Nineteenth Century European gilt and gesso mirror carved in the Neoclassical style having festoons of C scrolls upon a diapered ground and bead...

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...

This expressive 19th-century Guatemalan Niño sculpture exemplifies the deeply devotional folk tradition of colonial and post-colonial Central America. Carved in wood and retaining it...

A very fine quality French Empire Napoleonic period Mahogany & parcel gilt wine cabinet/armoire, circa 1810. Made of the finest mahogany this cabinet has the shape of a secretaire ab...

French Provincial style large beveled mirror with gold peeking from beneath the dusty neutral finish. New backing secures the heavy mirror, wired to hang horizontally & vertically.