Baroque Furniture

Very large Italian giltwood mirror carved in the Baroque style Italian, 19th Century Height 254cm, width 168cm, depth 11cm This very lar...

A fine 18th century Indo-Portuguese corpus, carved out of solid ebony. In very good condition with a good patina.

An 18th century Italian Baroque silver gilt wall mirror, the carved wooden frame with floral and foliate decoration, lion paw feet, overlaid in gesso then silver gilded, there is a b...

A rare late-17th century French walnut, commemorative, open, vernacular, naive, folk armchair with incised initials 'JFP' on the left hand side block and 'dFP' on the right hand side...

- Particularly fine example with deep cushion and geometric mouldings. - Atmospheric piece with character - Secret drawers add intrigue A rare mid-17th century oak and cedar spi...

French Baroque Style Carved and Painted Occasional Table This is a very unusual piece, the table is hand carved with bold scroll and acanthus decorative legs and elaborate crossing...

Description Exquisite Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Candle Holder is a remarkable testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, showcasing intricate ...

This truly exceptional 18th century bible box, formed as a book and profusely decorated in pastiglia throughout, in silver and gold gilt, at it's c...

Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Mrs Voss, and Catherine Kneller, oil on paper laid to wood panel Overview This exceptional Baroque portrait artwork, the circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, is an oil on canvas painting from the early 18th century. The painting, laid onto a panel, represents a compelling historical piece linked to Mrs. Voss, who was active circa 1685-1690 and recognized as the mistress of Sir Godfrey Kneller and the mother of Catherine (Agnes) Huckle. Key Details: Sir Godfrey Kneller, Mrs Voss and Catherine Kneller oil canvas Medium: Oil on paper, laid onto panel Period: Early 18th century Condition: Unframed oil panel Dimensions: Height - 28 inches, Width - 34 inches Historical Connection: A larger version of this artwork is held in the Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset Artist Influence: Connected to the circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller, one of the most influential portrait artists of the Baroque period. This Old Master portrait painting is a fine example of Kneller’s portrait style, making it a sought-after piece for collectors, historians, and art enthusiasts looking to buy antique paintings in Sussex or the UK. About Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) Sir Godfrey Kneller (born Gottfried Kniller) was a renowned Baroque portrait painter of Anglo-German descent, widely considered one of the greatest portraitists of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His influence on English portraiture was significant, and his works remain highly collectable today. 1. Early Life and Training Birth: August 8, 1646, Lübeck, Germany Parents: Zacharias Kniller (merchant) and Lucia Kniller Education: Studied painting in Lübeck Trained in Amsterdam under Ferdinand Bol (a student of Rembrandt) Influenced by the Dutch Golden Age art movement During his training, Kneller adopted techniques from Rembrandt and Bol, shaping his mastery of light, shadow, and lifelike portraiture. 2. Italian Influence and Artistic Growth Sir Godfrey Kneller Mrs Voss and Catherine Kneller oil canvas Traveled to Italy in the early 1670s to study Titian, Veronese, and Caravaggio His exposure to Italian Renaissance and Baroque art deepened his understanding of color theory, composition, and grand portraiture After returning to Northern Europe, he briefly worked in Hamburg before moving to England in 1676 3. Kneller’s Rise in England and Royal Patronage His talent quickly gained recognition among the English aristocracy and royalty In 1680, he was appointed Principal Painter to King Charles II Over his career, Kneller painted portraits of five English and British monarchs: King Charles II King James II King William III & Queen Mary II Queen Anne King George I His iconic portrait paintings continue to serve as historical records of British nobility, making his works highly valuable in the art market. 4. Notable Works and Contributions Kit-Cat Club Portraits: A famous series of 48 portraits of prominent literary, political, and cultural figures of the time. Developed the grand yet lifelike Baroque portrait style, balancing realism with nobility. His influence on later English portrait painters, such as Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds, was profound. 5. Kneller’s Honors and Legacy Knighted by King William III in 1692 Created a Baronet by King George I in 1715 Naturalized British Citizen in 1711 Passed away on October 19, 1723, and was buried in Twickenham, England. His works remain highly collectible, sought after by art collectors, historians, and museums worldwide. Historical & Artistic Significance of the Painting This early 18th-century oil portrait attributed to Kneller’s circle is an outstanding example of his influence on Baroque portraiture. The depiction of Mrs. Voss and her connection to Catherine (Agnes) Huckle adds historical depth and collector value. 1. Artistic Style and Features Detailed brushwork characteristic of Kneller’s school Rich color palette influenced by Titian and Rembrandt Noble posturing typical of 17th-18th century aristocratic portraiture Use of light and shadow to enhance depth and realism 2. Collector’s Appeal & Investment Potential Highly sought-after Old Master artwork with documented provenance Strong appeal to art collectors, historians, and museums Valuable addition to Baroque art collections Investment-worthy due to high demand for Kneller’s works in auctions and private sales 3. Comparison to the Kingston Lacy Version A much larger version of this painting exists in the Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset This smaller panel version offers collectors a unique opportunity to own a historically significant work at a more accessible scale and price Final Thoughts The circle of Godfrey Kneller oil on canvas painting featuring Mrs. Voss and Catherine (Agnes) Huckle is an important historical artwork. Whether you are an art collector, investor, or historian, this painting represents a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Baroque portraiture. Why This Painting is a Must-Have for Collectors: Authentic Old Master Portrait from the School of Kneller Strong Historical and Artistic Value Investment Potential in the Art Market Connected to the Kingston Lacy Collection Ideal for Collectors of English Baroque Portraits...

Oil on canvas ''the Descent from the Cross'' or "La Descente de la Croix" in the style of Peter Paul Rubens the Descent from the Cross has been called a Baroque masterpiece — perhaps due to its monumentality — but it is also considered to be the first work of Rubens' “Classicist” period, which characterized his style from about 1612 to 1620. Highly sought after original copy of the masterpiece that Rubens painted, it shows it's age well, some repairs but when it hangs on the wall it is an impressive antique canvas...

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a...

Exquisite Antique French Bronze Baroque Photo Frame is a stunning example of craftsmanship from a bygone era, designed to elevate any cherished pho...

Charming 20th Century Capodimonte Coffee Set A delightful set all fully marked beneath, Coffee Pot, Cream Jug, Sugar Jar and 6 Coffee Cans with Saucers T...

This charming lantern decorated with typical Dutch estuary scenes is a rare survival. Although they must have been made in large quantities as evidenced in many Dutch Old Masters th...

Antique silver gilt and cream lace evening handbag,dated 1913,chester The silver gilt top is heavily cast decorated with a cherub each side, flowers,scrolls, laurel and leafwork. ...

Extremely rare survival of a 17th century vernacular iron wall sconce Unusually incorporating a hood to protect against fire and reflect the heat back into the room so it does not r...

The central bevelled original plate with some foxing surrounded by a stylized border of acorns and flowerheads. Surrounded by four canted, bevelled sections of original mirror plate ...

This handsome cassone has ornament with romantic associations and was most likely a marriage chest. It is a good example of the Italian vernacular, simple in a sophisticated manner. ...

An Italian Baroque heavily carved and distressed painted walnut centre table. With shell and acanthus detailing throughout, supporting a fine pietra dura marble top. The top in vario...

Introducing a Pair of Baroque Giltwood and Gesso Wall Mirrors from Circa 1700 and later. This remarkable set offers a touch of 18th-century grandeur, featuring rectangular plates fra...

Decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a man sitting on rocks within a landscape. Surrounded by a triple-circle center and an interlocking arc and trefoil border. The rim with 27 flut...

FINE, PAIR OF LATE 17TH CENTURY, FLEMISH, BRASS CANDLESTICKS WITH PRICKETS - Cast with a variety of turnings and shapes to create a striking aesthetic and enhance the reflection of...

This luxurious black and gold Persian-style carpet is a bold reinterpretation of classical Baroque design, hand-finished in 100% natural silk for a radiant, velvety sheen. Its grand ...

A South German oak, shaped X' ended table with detachable fruitwood top with decorative cleated band This table is easily dismantled and retains the original pegs The cleated edge ...

Antique stained glass church panel French in origin exact age unknown, mid to late 19th century. Beautiful hand painted designs across the vib...

Baroque Style Putti Letter Rack with 2 Inkwells This is a very grand desk top inkwell, the letter sections are decorated with Putti and Cherubs th...

Cartouche-shaped with a lady standing beside a fence on a terrace amongst blossom sprays and peonies with an acrobatic bird and insect flying overhead. The border in moulded relief w...

A mid-18th-century Italian terracotta relief of the Virgin & Child appearing to St Philip Neri In a silver filigree, gilt-bronze and gilt-copper-mounted, lapis lazuli and wood frame. Known as the ‘Apostle of Rome’ due to his labours amongst the sick and poor of the city, Philip Neri (1515-1595) became an influential figure of the Counter-Reformation. Many miracles were attributed to him, and he was beatified by Paul V in 1615. His popularity and place in the folklore of Rome created a demand for his depiction within the church. For example, Carlo Maratta’s painting for San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, the preliminary study for which bears relation to the present composition (Royal Collection, inv. 905553). The fresh and freely modeled handling of the present relief is in the tradition of Giovanni Antonio Mazzuoli’s (1644-1706) small-scale modelli for altarpieces (C. Sisi and G. Gentilini, La Scultura : bozzetti in terracotta, piccoli marmi e altre sculture dal XIV al XX secolo, Florence, 1989, nos. 92-95). Additional information: Origin: Italy Period: Circa 1750, 18th Century Style: Religious, The Virgin and...

A good quality Italian fireplace in the Baroque manner in Portland stone. The shaped frieze with heavy moulding and breakfront shelf above. A substantia...

This fine wool rug was hand-knotted in the 1880s in Turkey with locally sourced organic materials. The central design has been woven on a rich rust background with a grand medallion design; flowers and leaves have been intricately woven throughout in blue, beige, and orange accents. The elegant colour palette and design in this small oriental rug...

A pair of late 18th Century German baroque altar vases, in carved and gilded wood, small areas of gilt loss and patina as to be expected given their age. These would have been displa...

An antique central medallion rug is a fine example of an Antique Rug woven in the 1900s. Handwoven with intricate details in orange blue and red accent colours. The design features a...

This spectacular antique limestone fire mantel is an extremely rare and unique find, steeped in centuries old English history. It once resided at...

Spetchley park, Bargello, silk, bed curtains adapted into wall hangings in the 19th century • The use of silk, patterning and size suggests that these striking Bargello hangings were almost certainly conceived as bed curtains. In the Green Chamber at Parham House the State Bed is hung with Bargello curtains, pelmets and valences c1620. Like the Parham bed curtains, the Spetchley Park bed curtains have two horizontal pattern repeats in each drop. Needless to say, surviving bed curtains from this period are exceptionally rare as they had value as hangings and for upholstering domestic objects when removed from the bed. • The Spetchley Park bed curtains are really beautiful and luxurious. They were made as elite objects and have not lost their gravitas or their character and charm. • The Spetchley Park bed curtains were adapted into wall hangings in the 19th century. They are versatile and could easily be reinstated as curtains or panels within larger curtains. • Bargello work has a classic timeless quality to it and blends with most decorative schemes whether period or contemporary Each panel is made from two sections of bargello. The step (pattern) comprising two rows of short vertical stitches over two threads of graduating numbers of stitches up and down with two rows of long vertical stiches over six threads of graduating numbers of stitches up and down. Worked in graduating shades of blue, green, brown, red, tan and ivory silks on a hessian ground. The four edges of each hanging are faced with a 19th century, dusky pink fan...

17th Century Italian Deruta Maiolica Salt, probably made in Caltagirone in Sicily, the central circular dish within four scroll dishes supported by a Sphinxes and lions on on a cross...

Still life flower painting, a floral impressionist Oil on canvass by Italian artist Giuseppe Cavasanti he attended Alberta Academy under the guidance of Giacomo Grosso. This fabulous...

19th Century Delft Toby Jug / Vase, modelled as a seated figure painted in parsley blue decoration, bears a painted makers mark on the base.

Superb Italian wall fountain. Featuring lion head decoration and its original paintwork, this fountain is extremely eye-catching. It has its original copper reservoir and copper fi...

The gilded, stylised scrolling foliage design is embossed into the grey leather enhancing the effect of the relief. The eighteen panels were pressed from moulding blocks which were m...

A truly astounding wall light of enormous proportions by the leading Italian Design House Banci Firenze, dating to the late 1970’s, this incredibly beautiful light is crafted in gilt...

One 85 cm + 10 cm pricket Other 89 cm high + 10 cm pricket Just purchased more information to follow.

This elegant set of chairs relate to a set of twelve chairs and a settee from the collection of D. Joa~o V, King of Portugal. The parcel gilding gives...

A large and imposing English moulded bolection fireplace in heavily antiqued Bath stone. Modelled on a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's Mes...

The countye of Monmouth with the situation of the townshire described Anno, 1610 The reverse with Monmouthshire, Chapter VI and an alphabetical list of towns. In a beautiful Flemish oak polished and gilded frame Cartographer: John Speed...

Fine pair of late 17th century, Italian, carved & gilded pricket candlesticks upcycled into table lamps, 29” high Finely carved with classical turnings and ornamentation of the Baro...

Rare Spanish Rent table beautifully made with panelled detailing inside the open back where the tennant or client would sit to pay their dues. Characteristic, richly coloured and p...

A superb late 18th century Dutch marquetry cabinet-on-chest of rare arc-en-arbalète form. Veneered in walnut and inlaid to all sides with boxwood stringing and boxwood and fruitwood...

Unusual with the copper band which is highly decorative elevating the calibre of this log bin. Holds a large quantity of large logs or coal. Suitable for everyday use. Could be re-purposed as a jardiniere or wine cooler for a party. An upper band of copper attached to the brass body with copper rivets...

This impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue depicts three winged cherubs in exceptional detail, hand carved into solid pine wood. The ...

The Road from Ipswich com Suffolk to Norwich and thence to cromer on the sea coast com Norfolk. By John Ogilby, Esq, His Majesties Cosmographer. Containing...

Italian 18th century scagliola rectangular console tabletop Italian, 18th Century Height 4cm, width 117cm, depth 60cm This wonderful console tabletop was crafted in Italy during the...

Fine, 19th century, italian, carved & gilded pricket torchere upcycled into a floor standing lamp. Finely carved with classical turnings and ornamen...

A decorative pair of marble pedestal stands, hand-carved from two marble colours in green and white with chesnut and darker brown panels. The stands are detailed in their carving alo...

Fireback, cast iron, 17th century, English, bearing the initials W S.

A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...

A super French gilt pier mirror, musical instrument and foilage to the top, original plate glass, in very good overall condition.

- Chairs of this calibre rarely come onto the open market. These are of the type that one sees either illustrated in classic reference books, or standing in grand country houses and ...

Venetian, baroque, small, walnut, Inginocchiatoio, table, chest or kneeler with a rule along the right lower end of the right side. - In wonderful original condition with original...

Pair of 18th Century Carved Walnut Putti, Twin Caryatid A very fine pair of 18th Century Cherub figures, the detail of these charming angelic lit...

Exceptionally rare, 17th century, pewter candlestick upcycled into a table lamp, 20” high Elegant, classical form typical of the Baroque period, with all the surfaces reflecting l...