16th Century Furniture

A Late 16th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Panel. This vertically oriented decorative tapestry panel depicts a mythological female figure at top, standing within an elaborate ...

I really found something intriguing. This plate decorated with what are often seen as European houses. Something seen on Transitional Kraak plates and bowls. I borrowed a few picture...

15-7-19-1-2 Typical late Ming landscape dish. A very nice example! Condition Overall condition A (Very good) rimfritting, filled chip and 2 hairlines. Size 160 mm Period...

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bowls with Pattern of Interlocking Hexagons, Wanli period (1572-1620). This handsome pair of bowls with a slightly fluted rim features an outer pattern of hexago...

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...

XVI Century, Italian Renaissance wood chest. This important noble chest of the Tuscan Renaissance was built towards the end of the sixteenth centur...

Beautiful Renaissance walnut armchair. Origin: Italy. Period: 16th Century. Dimensions: height: 110 cm. length: 66 cm. depth: 50 cm. Material: walnut wood. leather t...

Large Oil On Canvas, Flemish School, XVIIth Century LARGE OIL ON CANVAS, FLEMISH SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY LARGE FORMAT, OIL ON CANVAS FROM THE 17TH CENTURY APPARENTLY UNSIGNED. A FOLLOWE...

IMPORTANT TRAVEL CHEST WITH A DOMED TOP ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height : 72 cm Length : 125 cm Depth : 56 cm Walnut Boarded and Studded Good Condition ...

Exceptional museum quality, Italian, renaissance walnut cassettone with fitted bureau in the upper part & exceptional Bambocci carving, Lombardy. This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture. Late 16th century, Northern Italian furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were unique sculptures in their own right. The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch. Showing customary signs of wear from time, the lion’s paw feet make a great statement. This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part. It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the color and patina are warm and lustrous. This cassettone was illustrated in one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture in the 1969 and has been in two renowned collections. The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion...

400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture. Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...

This is a nice size capital from Italy. Normally these were top a column inside cathedrals throughout the world. It’s beautifully hand carved by an artesian out of wood. The gold gil...

Gothic oak chest from 16th century with paneled lid and 4 linenfold panels in the front, circa 1500-1530 From the low countries, (Netherlands). ...

Bronze mortar with garlands, flowers and putti - Tuscany , second half of 17th century. Measures: height 10 diameter : 13 cm Artisans and healers used mortars for grinding food...

An impressive early 16th Century oak coffer, Normandy, circa 1500, having a deep plank hinged top, above a series of four Gothic tracery carved panels...

A pair of Ming dynasty sancai blue glazed pottery figures. Circa 1500 AD Ming Dynasty I have owned over 250 ming tomb figures including over 80...

Important - 16th century - grand scale - museum quality - Renaissance period - antique Flemish finely woven grotesque tapestry panel in wool and silk - after designs by PERINO DEL VA...

500-600 year old sandstone carving. The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding on elephants'. From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma, 1400-1500. Untouched and in origin...

Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...

IMPORTANT FRENCH RENAISSANCE CHEST ORIGIN : BURGUNDY, FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, 2nd FRENCH RENAISSANCE Height: 85cm Length: 170cm Depth: 68cm Oak wood Good condition Original lock Chest is an essential item of Medieval and Renaissance furniture. With its handles it was conceived to be easily moved from one house to another. It would hold linens, dishes or jewellery. Chest was also the ideal wedding present and would enclose the bride’s trousseau. In the middle of the 16th century chests are decisively transformed, their conception now favouring architecture, sculpture and images. This oak wood chest shows impressive proportions with a solid frame. Large mullions are assembled with mortise and tenon joints also securing three carved panels. The facade lower part comprises a high plinth hiding the base of the jambs and acting as feet. It is carved with a frieze of canal motifs topped with palm leaves. The carved decor spreads over the facade of the chest and underlines its structure. On the mullions appears a vegetal decor including roses and palm leaves executed with rigorous symmetry. They frame three rectangular panels. The central one is enriched with two female sphinxes back to back. They wear helmets and spread their wings while their body is partially hidden by long leaves. In the centre a female mask is positioned over draperies. The two lateral panels show a similar but not identical decor. Indeed we can notice a few variations in the motifs. The left hand side panel is adorned with a cut-out leather upon which is depicted two extraordinary ram heads. Their bodies are intertwined with the leather and vegetal motifs in elegant scrolls. A large chou bourguignon stands between both heads. The panel is centred with another ram’s head carved in high relief. On the right hand side panel the composition is alike. The chou bourguignon has been replaced with a shell and the lower part of the panel is adorned with two large fully bloomed flowers. The chest is topped with a frieze of geometrical motifs including scrolls, ovals and rectangles. On the sides, the surface is divided in two moulded rectangular spaces adorned with frame-like scrolls, rectangular cartouches and palm leaves. The chest closes with a massive original lid that can be locked with a key. The important and abundant sculpted decor of this chest allows us to locate its conception in the Burgundy region, France. The regular composition is allied to a remarkable imaginative freedom in the execution of the figures. The very rich iconography draws from the art of Fontainebleau as well as Italian art. The Italian Wars have indeed favoured artistic exchanges and influences between France and the peninsula. The craze for Italian art, particularly during the reign of King François I...

Collection of 16th century Chinese bronze mirrors. Ming Dynasty ca 1550, China.

Small renaissance cabinet ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : END OF THE 16th CENTURY Measures: height: 167 cm length: 123 cm depth: 58 cm This small two-part unit with harmonious proportions opens with four front leaves and two belt drawers. It rests on a molded base. The uprights and the central frame of the lower body are adorned with long stylized palmettes. They frame the four leaves on which unfolds a vegetal decoration made of stems and leaves sculpted in symmetry around two mascarons topped with feathers...

Outstanding woodcut of a Sea Creature, clearly based on a second hand description of a Frogfish Unidentified woodcut artist for Konrad Gesner (aka Conrad Gesner; Philiatrus Euonym...

Renaissance Armoirette frontage ORIGINE: FRANCE EPOQUE : 16th CENTURY Measures: height : 90 cm length : 65 cm depth : 10 cm Walnut The armoirette is used to store valu...

Pair of reliefs. Carved, polychrome and gilt wood. Castilian school, 16th century. Pair of carved and polychrome wooden reliefs with figurative relig...

The socarrat is a slab of fired clay or thick tile, glazed in white and generally decorated in reddish or brownish and blackish tones, intended to be placed between beams, on roofs a...

Material: bronze 32,3 cm high 18,5 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep Weight: 2.833 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 16th century With confirmed TL-test, see pictures A special Buddha...

Material: wood 46 cm high 28,5 cm wide and 20,5 cm deep Weight: 4.260 kgs With traces of the original 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th c...

First State. Unidentified woodcut artist for Konrad Gesner (aka Conrad Gesner; Philiatrus Euonymus) (1516–1565) Fine folio woodcut leaf. With uncoloured second woodcut to verso...

Material: bronze 60 cm high 34,5 cm wide and 22,3 cm deep Weight: 12.4 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Laos 16th century With inlaid eyes of mother-of-pearl Long nec...

Material: wood, Measures: 70 cm high 40 cm wide. Weight: 12.3 kgs. Ava style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 16th Century - early Ava period. A very good piece,...

Garden window archway made of Limestone. Originates from France. Circa, 16th century.

The socarrat is a slab of fired clay or thick tile, glazed in white and generally decorated in reddish or brownish and blackish tones, intended to be placed between beams, on roofs a...

Small two-body buffet decorated with bird feathers ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Measures: height: 170 cm length: 106 cm depth: 51 cm Walnut wood This cha...

16th century Spanish Bronze Mortar with Letters M on the Sides

Material: bronze Measures: 45,4 cm high 27,3 cm wide and 16,8 cm deep Weight: 8.320 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 15-16th century Inscriptions translated by the 'Lanna Folk life Museum, Chiang Mai' : Dated 400-500 years old, ""Late Mang-Rayi Third Period"" Inscriptions translated : Maha Ubataeka Tura Sattha - had this Buddha image...

Material: bronze 24 cm high 15,5 cm wide and 12 cm deep Weight: 1.911 kgs Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 15-16th century In very good condition - no cra...

The Massacre of the Innocents Carved oak panel Normandy, late 16th century (Collection labels on the back) Measures: 43,5 x 61 cm.  

400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal. Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...

Material: wood 73 cm high 40,5 cm wide - 19 cm deep Weight: 10.05 kgs With remains of the original 24 krt. gildings Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th ...

Material: wood 57 cm high 31 cm wide Weight: 5.6 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th Century Traces of gold can be found.  

The socarrat is a slab of fired clay or thick tile, glazed in white and generally decorated in reddish or brownish and blackish tones, intended to be placed between beams, on roofs a...

SMALL RENAISSANCE CABINET ORIGIN: PROVENCE PERIOD: END OF THE 16th CENTURY Height: 175cm Length: 102cm Depth: 50cm Blond walnut This small cabin...

Material: bronze 34,8 cm high 19 cm wide and 14,2 cm deep Weight: 4.492 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gold Mon style Dhyana mudra Originating from Burma 15-16th century Specia...

Material: wood 59 cm high 39,5 cm wide and 27,5 cm deep Weight: 9.95 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 15-16th century From the Pinya...

The socarrat is a slab of fired clay or thick tile, glazed in white and generally decorated in reddish or brownish and blackish tones, intended to be placed between beams, on roofs a...

16th Century Spanish wrought iron handle.

Beautiful small chest of drawers with four drawers in carved walnut with tiles both on the drawers and on the sides. Typical Tuscan cabinet-making from the end of the 16th century, ...

Material: wood 48,8 cm high 29,8 cm wide and 19,3 cm deep Weight: 5.159 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th century - Pinya styl...

RARE PAIR OF FIREDOGS ORIGIN : FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, HENRI II Measures: height: 78 cm 30 ¾ in width : 24 cm depth : 61 cm Origina...

It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated in the 8th century. In Japan, there are 6 historical kilns that are still in operation. One of them. This is a vase made around 1573-1603. We often see jars like this in Shigaraki ware, but vases with a lot of natural glaze like this are very rare. Not all jars are in this state, and this phenomenon occurs due to the overlap of various factors such as the place where the pottery is placed in the pot, the force and temperature of the flame, the direction of the wind, etc. . In particular, this one has a lot of burnt ash sticking to it on one side, giving it a lava-like surface, and the other side has melted ash, and the glassy natural glaze draws beautiful lines and hangs down. This is truly an art of nature...

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 51 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it weighs 11.18 kgs. T...

This antique bronze Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 36 cm high, 18 cm wide and 12 cm deep, it is made of bronze and it weighs 2.484 kgs. Th...

Material: bronze 48,5 cm high 22 cm wide and 15,5 cm deep Weight: 5.632 kgs With light traces of 24 krt. gilding Ava style Varada mudra Originating from Burma 16th Century ...

An authentic, ancient and exceptional Three Jina Shrine. For it’s age the altarpiece is in a very good condition and rather large. The image of three standing, nude Jinas flanked by the other 21 seated Jinas is rare. The lintel of the shrine is showing the nine comets and three seated figures...

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...

Monstrous whale attacks a sailing ship. Unidentified woodcut artist for Konrad Gesner (aka Conrad Gesner; Philiatrus Euonymus) (1516–1565) Fine folio woodcut leaf. Measures:...

Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...