16th Century Furniture

Pair of easels in the shape of an eagle. Bronze, iron. 16th-17th century. Rear supports. Pair of lecterns with tripod-shaped bases, claw-shaped legs with spheres, and a triangular part from which three baluster-shaped legs emerge, with elements in light tones that join at the top of this piece , leaving a vegetal form towards the lower area. The finials are two eagles on spheres, each looking to the side with its head tilted upwards, and situated with its wings half spread; the back is smooth, without the details of the feathers, eyes, beak and claws that do show in the front. The eagles could be from the Spanish school or from the Netherlands, dating from the 16th-17th centuries, while the bases are from the 20th century. It seems that, at least in Spain, the spread of tall lecterns...

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition

16th century Cambodian vessel found from shipwreck of the coast of Cambodia. Beautiful natural shells and barnacles from being under water for hundreds of years. Museum quality.

A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table. Turned and stylised acanthus leaf decorated legs with a solid brass top block to leg...

Mortars are an ancient culinary tool, described as indispensable to the preparation of food and medicines in texts like the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus, dating from 1550 BC, and the writi...

This large terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, hand-thrown in Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, dates from the late 1800s to early 1900s and exemplifies the essence of "ceramica rust...

This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, leather. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part ...

This centuries-old ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap period. This antique jar from Thailand, circa early to mid 16th century, stands just over 20 inches in height and has a rounded body, with a thickly rounded top lip, and set of four loop-hole projections arising from the shoulders (which would have been used to secure a lid at top). There is a fabulous texture about the jar, from the centuries of being submerged underwater, which has encrusted it with barnacles and tales of sea-life. Should you wish to have a collection of these Ming gap jars...

Pair of early 16th century granite ram garden sculptures.

Paper holder bronze. 16th century. Portapaz made of bronze with a flat handle in "that" on the back that presents a decoration in light relief framed in an architectural composition of classic taste. Under the columns of the sides two heraldic shields are presented; the center shows a Birth of Christ under a winged dome with heads of winged angels in the corners; flanked by two birds, at the top and under a semicircular arch, is the bust of Saint Dominic...

Allegory of Time. Oil on panel. Circle of Jacob de Backer (act. Antwerp, 1571-1585). Exhibition: “Reality, time and artifice. Still life and vanitas in baro...

Carved wooden frame, polychromed and gilded made with different elements of marked Renaissance influence, resulting in an architectural composition with staggered base, two ribbed pi...

Leathermaché Putti, architectural decorations These very rare pieces are made in Leathermaché, two of them are characters in the forms of Putti or ...

16th Century pair of Spanish wooden footings with medieval scenes of fantastic animals and floral motifs. Polychrome in dark colors on a vivid red background. Two pieces with grea...

Pair of Persian (16th Century) carved and painted open design window panels with floral decoration.

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition

Antique map titled 'Westfalia cum dioecelsi Bremensi'. Original antique map of Germany. Published by Mercator/Hondius, circa '1620' 17th Century antique detailled map of Westphali...

16th century Thailand Sawankhalok shipwrecked coconut pot. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural original patina. Two available and sold indi...

This is a rare Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Fu Dog figural bronze tripod lidded censer used for incense. It has a Fu Dog or Qilin figural top lid with superbly carved details. The Fu ...

Dating to the Renaissance period (circa 1550), this diminutive credenza, known as a credenzino, is quite a rare find. At only 22 ½ inches tall and 40 inches wide, the beautiful stora...

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition

Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides. Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century 136 x 43,5 x 30 cm (The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled) The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire. A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass. The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century.. The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities. The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary. It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...

Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. This Inlaid Handl...

Magnificent 15thC Thai Buddha partial head, from a high-level or royal foundry. Originally part of a life-size Buddha that was cast in many parts. Even the head was cast in several p...

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...

Obverse: H ✶ VAN ✶ – HERMANA ✶, crowned coat of arms with lion crest Reverse: ✶ A ✶ VAN ✶ – ✶ LYAUCKEMA ✶, crowned diamond-shaped coat of arms Earliest known Dutch wedding medal and...

Pair of reliefs, San Juan and San Mateo. Polychrome wood. Possibly, Burgos school, 16th century. Pair of carved and polychrome wood reliefs that each show a seated human figure wri...

Early Arista y cuenca tiles made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers, probably made between 1550 and 1575. Also separately available, please reach out t...

Ancient sacristy choir, with many benches, seats with corner cupboards and opening seats, n. 2 L-shaped bodies, hand-carved with ancient tile, in preciou...

A late-16th Century, Museum Quality, Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Marquetry Marriage Chest with a Coat of Arms & Retaining Traces of the Original Gilded Decoration - Exceptionally rar...

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition

A stunning large antique Chinese Zhangzhou (Swatow) blue and white shallow porcelain dish of rounded form decorated centrally with a standing phoenix bird set amidst flowering blooms...

Renaissance relief depicting two female figures dressed in a chiton Italy, probably Rome, 16th century Marble, wooden frame (provenance label on the back) 28 x 20 x 5 cm This beau...

Paper holder bronze, 16th century. Portapaz made of bronze with an "asymmetric" handle on the back, which presents a decoration in light relief framed in an architectural compositio...

Large high relief in carved and gilt wood, with many traces of polychromy, representing the Adoration of the Shepherds. The evangelist Luke first mentions that the scene takes place at night. A sudden light, which frightens the shepherds, signals the arrival of an angel who announces "great joy". He gives them a sign: they will find "a newborn baby wrapped...

An elegant and imposing antique carved chest, crafted from solid dark walnut, finely handcrafted. The front panel is richly carved with plant and floral decorations, scroll motifs, a...

Very ancient and very important portal in walnut wood, richly carved by hand with bambocci and columns typical of the time, built entirely by hand by Italian artists in the 16th cent...

17th century Thai Buddha head (Kingdom of Ayutthaya) carved on sandstone with a serene, delicate expression. The finesse of the master sculptor's work is remarkable here: the large ...

Antique print titled 'Sit ferns exardet in circo tarus aperto, Cum sua terribili petit irritamina cornu'. No. 18 by A. Stradanus depicting a bull fight in Spain. Published in 1576.

16th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on canvas painting of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. In this representation of the Virgin Mary being f...

This magnificent Italian Renaissance stipo cabinet offers both an impressive aesthetic and functional versatility, reflecting its historical grandeur. Crafted in rich walnut, this st...

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...

A Buncheong (also spelled as Punch'ong) stoneware tea bowl from Korea Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. The conical shape bowl in the classical styl...

Agnolo di Polo (Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528) Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Around 1510-1520 Painted and gilded terracotta 55.5 x 24 x 16.5 cm San Nicholas de Tolentino is represe...

Antique 16th Century English drawer chest with original iron fittings.

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 28cm x 28cm good condition

Pair of polychrome wood sculptures. "San Juan and San Pablo". Castilian school, 16th century. Both male figures have been represented standing, with their main iconographic attrib...

France / 16th century / wardrobe / oak / Antique / Rustic Wooden one door cabinet in oak with nice graphic carvings. This wardrobe has a foldable hanging system and is resting on fo...

16th century Thailand Sawankhalok small shipwrecked parfum bottle. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural original patina. Part of a very larg...

16th century Thailand Sawankhalok ceramic bowl from the old city of Sawankhalok known for its pottery. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural ...

A wonderful early walnut chest, French 16th century, with a central panel of Gothic tracery. The only other decoration are simple raised molding square diamonds one the front and sid...

A deep and well carved panel English oak with many figures in deep relief and a good colour Circa 1520 33cms wide x 21cms high

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Jar, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. A globular form with narrow neck decorated in under glaze cobalt blue of lotus petals, ...

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile, metal. Spain, 16th century. Has defects. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with...

A 16th Century French Renaissance Cavred Walnut Buffet Loire Valley Dimensions: H. 1m62; L. 1m02; P. 0.52m. (63.78 in. x 40.16 in x 20....

French Henry II Deux-Corps cabinet, in two parts. Of linear design and interesting, unusual proportions, the top part with two-doors over two drawers, bottom with two larger drawers ...

An extraordinarily rare and visually striking 16th-century Venetian iron treasure coffer, showcasing the height of Renaissance artistry and engineering. Crafted in the early to mid-1...

Beautiful fireback from the 16th century with fretwork contours. Under the central arch adorned with a leonine mask, two figures disguised as Mars and Venus are entwined. They are part of an architectural construction composed of a facade rhythmed with canephoric terms and crowned with a triangular pediment. The plaque bears the coat of arms of Germain Du Val...

Antique 16th century Brussels tapestry pillow. 15'' X 12'' x 6''.