Gesso Furniture

Wonderful oval stipple engraving after James Gillray Showing the meeting of Colonel Gardiner with his daughters before the Battle of Prestonpans. Set against the background of sterl...

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...

An antique Renaissance Revival over mantel mirror offers carved wood and gesso frame having foliate, fruit, nut, and scroll elements, 19th century Measure - 60"h x 32.25"w x 3"d Ca...

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...

Late 19th Century/early 20th century Aesthetic Movement giltwood frame with gilt flower & leaf motif set between a small repeat pattern of crossed square on the inner & outer...

This Italian hand-made American Federal Style eagle mirror, in the manner of Friedman Brothers, is a striking example of neoclassical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Topped with...

Golden wooden sphere sculpture formed with a bright golden sphere at the top supported with a gray wooden base. Baroque style from late 20th century. *The item is sold as a unique...

On offer here is a stunning pair of 100% original gold leaf gilt and polished corner consoles, meticulously hand-carved from solid linden wood. Made in southern France around 1710, t...

Italian set of Five death mask Italian death mask cast, circa 1930s. Showing in the 19th century glass country cabinet.The price is only for the mask t...

A superb pair of English Regency mirrors of classical form. The reeded columns with square bases and topped with superbly carved capitals. Th pediment carved, gilded and set with Pri...

A fantastic English Regency mirror, circa 1840s, beautifully crafted in gesso and gilt with antique mirror glass. This elegant piece has a wonderfully decorative presence, with its r...

Stunning Louis XVI Palatial Mirror in Giltwood with foliage and floral carvings, 19th Century. An antique masterwork Louis XVI style gold leaf frame enclosing the original beveled mi...

1960's Hollywood Regency Wall Mirror. Mirror has been silver-leafed at some point in its life. Great shape and feel. Frame shows loss to silver-leaf which adds to the overall look...

Two original English watercolor/drawings circa 1854,1855, Ellen Dumbleton, from her sketchbook, Humble House and Summer house, Hall Grove. Beautifully pr...

A fine 18th Century George II Period Giltwood mirror with swan neck pediment and central cartouche retaining its original vauxhall soft bevelled mirror plate. English, c.1730 This...

Discover Lynnea’s new Architectural Abstract series, where Agnes Martin–inspired shapes float gracefully across textured canvas boards. Each piece is thoughtfully layered with soulfu...

Pair hand-colored Venetian engravings after Canaletto. 18th century hand-colored Venetian engravings in period gilt frames after Canaletto (1697-1768) with view of the Grand Canal t...

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...

Italian 19th century oil on canvas titled "The Violin Music Professor" depicting a mid-19th century music-room scene of an elder man, the music professor, holding his violin, hat and...

An exceptionally rare antique German Renaissance carving by Stephan Rottaler (1581-1533), Bavaria circa 1500. The carving is by Stephan Rottaler, Landshut, Germany, an architect who ...

Italian frame from the late 19th century. Richly carved and chiseled wood and plaster furniture with high-quality floral and fruit decorations. A beautifully sized and striking frame...

A stunning French 'trompe l'oeil' Trudeau mirror. Superb work from the early 20th century, moulded construction of gesso on a timber frame, hand painted with finished gold detailing....

A fine Louis XVI style carved giltwood and gesso mirror. The pierced scrolling crest surmounted by ho-ho birds flanking a basket of fruit over a shaped central bevelled mirror pla...

This rare German papier mâché teaching model measures over 36 inches long and 21.5 inches tall. The base is wood and splits in two along with the cow. One side shows a beautiful real...

Discover Lynnea’s new Architectural Abstract series, where Agnes Martin–inspired shapes float gracefully across textured canvas boards. Each piece is thoughtfully layered with soulfu...

Discover Lynnea’s new Architectural Abstract series, where Agnes Martin–inspired shapes float gracefully across textured canvas boards. Each piece is thoughtfully layered with soulfu...

English Chippendale hand painted and gilded marriage bed with original silk and bell flower coverings, central gilt carved shell cornice, flanking gilt ca...

Discover Lynnea’s new Architectural Abstract series, where Agnes Martin–inspired shapes float gracefully across textured canvas boards. Each piece is thoughtfully layered with soulfu...

18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral.  The Italian holy water front is from a historical Italian church and is...

Fabulous vintage Neoclassical Rococo or French Louis style wall mirror composed of a rectangular ornate gilded wood and molded gesso frame with decorative corner details. Beautiful c...

A fine French rectangular wall or hall mirror from the 19th century, featuring a moulded ribbed surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf, and raised decorative cartouches to eac...

This is a very large antique overmantel mirror. A 230cm (7'5") x 189.5cm (6'2") English, giltwood and gesso wall mirror in the classical tast...

18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...

Neoclassical Italian gold carved mirror. Charles X gold carved wood and gesso frame with neoclassical anthemion and swan corner decoration en-framing a later mercury glass mirror pla...

Beautiful gold-colored vintage pine frame with a lovely, characterful patina of age, entirely in the classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with elegant and graceful acanthus l...

Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror This is a lovely old bevelled mirror, it is set in a large Decorative Gilt 5” wide Frame, The mirror is in good used condition and a very decorativ...

K0661 Fine quality and very attractive Regency giltwood overmantel mirror, having original foxed glass in gilded frame with half columns, scroll motifs and decorative flowers. This a...

A super Victorian oval mirror on the large side, with bow detailing and bevelled mirror plate, in lovely original condition. 37" high 27" wide You are welcome to view this item at ...

Large gilded vintage pine frame with a beautiful patina of age, entirely in the Baroque style, decorated with acanthus leaves and tendrils, circa mid-20th century. A nice frame size...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Neoclassical Baroque Style Gold Gilt Gesso Red Glass Frame Wall Mirror...

Italian Lake Palace Ink Drawing. Italian ink drawing of island palace La Casina Vanvitelliana sul Lago Fusaro. Eighteenth century ink on paper drawing in a...

Handcrafted in the 18th Century, the frame of this tall George II wall mirror is made of giltwood and gesso. The front is decorated with carved vines and other ornate flourishes that...

Fine Rococo Style Large 53x40 Wall Mirror Rococo Style Made in Italy Mint

A rare and exceptional 18th century gilt iron processional cross with IHS to the centre, mounted on a magnificent painted gesso, carved wooden altar vase dating to the baroque period...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique 18th C. French Louis XV Baroque Style Green Distress Painted Trumeau Wall Mir...

A fine French oil painting on canvas featuring a still life of a vase of flowers in a Montparnasse frame. The Montparnasse frame takes its name from the Parisian district where it w...

Antique Louis XV style gilt wood (gold leaf) marble top console table, late 19th century. With a marble top with molded front and side edges, a foliate carved frieze with a large cen...

p0234 A slim and remarkably charming French Belle Époque wall mirror, dating to circa 1900. This fine antique pier-style mirror is highly unique for its multi-layered composition, fe...

Beautiful gold-colored vintage pine frame with a lovely, characterful patina of age, entirely in the classic Baroque style, elaborately decorated with elegant and graceful acanthus l...

This exquisite gilded French Louis XV wall mirror embodies the elegance and refinement of 18th-century Rococo design. Expertly crafted, the frame features intricate hand-carved detai...

This evocative vintage landscape oil on canvas captures a serene, atmospheric moment in nature, featuring a winding stream flanked by tall, slender trees and a distant cottage. The a...

Victorian mirror with multiple inserts painted in neutral shades. Each insert has a different intricate pattern to the gesso which has been painted. Wired for both horizontal & ...

Beautiful antique French mirror with a fabulous crest and original slightly foxed glass. The crest is decorated with floral decoration and C-scrolls. The colour of the frame is off-w...

A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern. Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810 This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork. Importance / History: For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain. Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house. Dimensions: (approx) 32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep Condition: Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence! Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...

Superb pair of nativity angels. Wood carved with layers of original paint and gesso. Found in a church attic in Belgium. Fantastic craftsmanship and emo...

BEAUTIFUL HANDBAG, Year 1950. Fantastic paper-covered plaster mannequin, all original. Complete with wooden arms without hands and fixed on an iron base. The price of shipping is ...

Elegant Louis IV Gilt Mirror and Marble Top Gilt Console Table, France, circa 19th Century. Retains warm original patina. The mirror measures an impressive 58"h x 39"w x 3"d. The ma...

An Extremely Attractive Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period, Rectangular Giltwood And Gesso Overmantle Mirror, Of Good Proportions Having Elegant Arched Top To Well Carved ...

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...

A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall or overmantle mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf - the outer edge of the frame with a dec...