Renaissance Furniture

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...

Tapestries were ubiquitous in the castles and churches of the late medieval and Renaissance eras. At a practical level, they provided a form of insulation and decoration that could be easily transported. In addition, the process of tapestry weaving, where every stitch is placed by hand, enabled the creation of complex figurative images on an enormous scale. This is an excellent example of 16th century Flemish Renaissance Tapestry...

Set of 20 Renaissance (17th Century) engraved, hand-colored etchings for Johann Bayer's book 'Uranometria', a star atlas, in wooden frames with white mat....

16th Hand Carved Stone Relief Renaissance Building Façade. Modern Iron Foot

Beautiful 17th century (1650-1680) Sgabello. The countries where this could originate are located in and around the Alps. So Switzerland, Austria, Southern Germany, and Northern Ita...

Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta. Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...

Crespina Faenza, last quarter of the 16th century Maiolica painted in two colors, light blue and yellow, on a thick, rich layer of white enamel. It measures 2.24 in (5.7 cm) in height, 6.10 in (15.5 cm) in diameter. lb 0.55 (kg 0.25) State of conservation: mimetic restoration. The small cup has a raised central “umbone”, a perforated brim and a shaped rim. It rests on a high jutting foot. The "crespina" shape, in some inventories is cited as "tacce de frute" (fruit cups). It was particularly appreciated in the Renaissance and has variants based on the formal types and the different sizes. The decoration, made according to the dictates of the “compendiario” style, used few standardized colors: blue and yellow on a thick white and shiny enamel, deliberately chosen as the colour which was most reminiscent of silver. This choice derived from a trend in creative design of the era: the shapes used in the molds were often taken from metal objects. An idea which would last throughout the Renaissance. The work shows, in the middle of the “umbone”, a winged putto stepping forward while playing a long thin trumpet. The depiction of the putto is fully representative of the repertoire of the Faenza workshops of the sixteenth century. Some specimens with this type of decoration have been published in a volume by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti: there appears the whole productive repertoire of this fundamental moment of transition between the taste for the “istoriato” style and the great simplification of decoration in the “compendiario” period. This style, in its simplicity, however, saw its expression in a rather varied collection of decorative subjects, including old-fashioned busts...

A beautiful early 18th-century four-door Renaissance cupboard in the best quality solid oak and walnut veneer. The cupboard boasts a warm honey color combined with deep gloss and a r...

2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut curved 3 legged sgabelli with carved back and seat (PRICED EACH)

Spanish Renaissance style (17th Cent) large oak camel top floor trunk with wrought iron trim.

Sst of 20 Renaissance (17th century) engraved, hand-colored etchings for Johann Bayer's book 'Uranometria', a star atlas, in wooden frames with white mat....

Spanish Renaissance candlestick in brass circa 1600 Beautiful patina and in very good condition

19th Spanish refectory desk table with solomonic legs and iron stretcher Original perfect condition Top table in perfect shape. Very heavy piece

superb oak chest from the French Renaissance of the 17th century Very beautiful paneled chest with a beautiful work of sculpture on its face with the sculpted uprights as well as the...

A late 17th Century, antique Renaissance Tabernacle door made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed wall panel décor piece is composed wi...

Elegant oratory or small sideboard in walnut from the beginning of the 17th century from italy Very beautiful piece of furniture from the Italian Renaissance composed of a door with...

These tables feature beautiful specimen marble tops which were crafted in Italy in the 18th century. The tops are inlaid with a variety of marble types, cut into diamond-shaped block...

A superbly carved, early 17th century decorative Renaissance walnut wall panel mounted within a carved oak frame, sourced from a private UK collectio...

Rectangular frieze in carved pine wood, gilded and polychrome decorated with figurative reliefs. An architectural piece with garland serves as the axis for the symmetrical compositio...

PORTUGUESE ROSEWOOD WALL MIRROR 18th century Portuguese from the 18th century, rosewood veneer, carved and gilded wood, architectural cornice, winding and flower decoration. Defect...

A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the sea creature ornament probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568 • This is the only, known, cassone of this type retaining its original stand. • The collection in Italy that it originally came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. • The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. • The inner lid is very practical and can be used for display or serving. The interior offers masses of storage space which is particularly suitable for textiles being cedar which repels moths. • The cassone is a beautiful, rich colour and has developed a lustrous patina. • The cassone is Illustrated & discussed in discussed in ‘Woods in British Furniture Making’, (Bowett) c13 Provenance: Private collection, Mayorca. Private collection, Italy Related to: Cassone in V&A collection, no 4886-1858 Width 177 cm., 70 in., Height 87 cm., 34 ½ in. Depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. With lid open 155 cm., 61 in “Late 16th and 17th century, London inventories confirm that cypress wood chests were relatively common in prosperous households. In 1598 there was a cypress chest in the hall of John Mason, a vintner, valued at 50 shillings. It was the most expensive piece of furniture in the house. Similarly there was a ‘fair cypress chest’ in the great chamber of Adrian Moore, haberdasher, in 1618, and a cypress chest worth £ 9 in the hall of Thomas Willis, a clotherworker in 1630. The chests were sometimes described as ‘great’ or ‘small’ but not otherwise described – presumably they were familiar to the compilers of the inventories. They were placed in halls, chambers and parlours, places where they would have been on prominent view. It is noteworthy that only the chests were imported and not, apparently, the wood. “ (p282, Cypress, Woods in British Furniture making) The decoration is very unusual, and delightful in the array of sea creatures depicted. The connection of the region with the sea is very strong. I have never seen one of these chests on its original stand. The collection in Italy that it came from was a palazzo that it had reputedly been in for generations of the same family and this most likely why the stand has survived. In practical terms, the stand makes the chest a comfortable height to use. The exterior of the chest is a beautiful, mellow colour and has developed a lustrous patina. The top comprises three planks faced with a shallow, cleated, moulded edge nailed on. The front retains its original hasp and lockplate and, as is commonly found, the lock has been removed but, unusually the original ring hinges have survived. The top opens to reveal an inner lid with ring hinges and a brass ring, revealing a large open storage compartment below, the bottom lined with an old fabric. The underside of the lid retains its original penwork and pierced decoration. The central panel depicts sea creatures, sharks, flatfish, monster fish, sea horses, Neptune and mermaids, probably drawn from De la Cosmographie Universelle, livre III, engraving 1550-1568. The panels either side depicting a crown, the sun and unicorns amongst stylised floral sprays. The surrounding naive penwork border features repeats of three naked ladies in the sea, a man wearing an animal mask with two dogs in a forest and a huntsman with two dogs. The floor of the inside of the cassone is upholstered in an 18th century red and yellow striped woven textile the colours of the Catalan flag. The front is decorated with pierced, silhouettes of beasts, trees and figures. The sides are plain with iron carrying handles. On its original stand, with similar decoration, and bearing a cartouche which would have been decorated with the arms of its original owner. Italian, last quarter of the 16th century. Condition Report : Old repair to bottom left moulding of top. Some hairline cracks to top. The hasp, lockplate and ring hinges are original, the lock has been removed. Handles probably 18th century. The inner lid was probably added in the 18th century and supporting mechanism in the 19th century. Exceptional original, lustrous colour and patina. Measures: Width 177 cm. 70 in., height 87 cm. 34 ½ in., depth 68 cm. 26 ½ in. The cassone was the principal piece of furniture in 16th century, Italy. These chests were made as bridal gifts for nobles and aristocrats from cedar specifically for storing their much prized and valued hangings, clothing and linens, as the wood repels moths and the sweet fragrance delicately scents fabrics. Consquently the cassone, as in this example might be decorated with the family coat of arms or with depictions of virtue and edifying episodes from the Bible. A young woman could not be allowed to enter marriage without some instruction. Later, many cassoni were taken apart so that the decorated front panel could be hung as a painting. The stand of this cassone has a cartouche that would have contained a painted coat of arms in the centre which shows that it was conceived for a noble family. Such cypress or cedar chests, incised in bas relief and pyrographically engraved, have long been associated with Venice and typically have a naïve decoration on the exterior. Literature: The 'cypress chests' containing 'arras, counterpoints, costely apparel, tents, and canopies, fine linen, Turkey cushions...

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...

3 Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) green and gold painted & carved ladder back high back side chairs with rush seat. (PRICED EACH)

PORTUGUESE BUFFET TABLE 17th Century box in vine wood and rosewood with three drawers, legs and beams turned in rosewood. Metal hardware and applications. Top with stains. Dim.: 81 ...

Manner of Titian (Tiziano Vecelli - Italian, 1485-1576) An Oil on Canvas "Sleeping Cupid" within a gilt and black decorated gesso frame. A label on reve...

This very early 18th century Italian travertine marble fireplace was sourced from a property in Kensington and removed during remodelling. It features an elaborate design, the frieze...

PORTUGUESE WOODEN ARK 18th century in vintner wood and rosewood, with two padded drawers, geometric decoration. Gilded bronze hardware and locks. Small stains on top. Dim.: 65 x 10...

15th century Italian carved wood, polychromed and gold gilded sculptures of four Pillars of the Christian Faith (Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew).

This Spanish walnut chair with a large wide seat was made circa 1680-1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on ...

This magnificent Italian writing desk, dating from the late 17th century, is a striking example of Renaissance-inspired craftsmanship. Made of richly patinated, waxed wood, it featur...

Large grotesque in the shape of a half-moon On a posterior cement base Limestone France, 17th century 72 x 42 x 51 cm

What a wonderful piece, full of character with the ornaments at the base and the putties carved in the wood.

A rare and valuable cabinet from Portugal in great conditions. A two doors and two drawers piece, a early “Estilo Nacional” example of Portuguese expansion of materials and techniqu...

Antique Fireplace Made of Ardesia Comes from the house of the prince of Rapallo, IT Rare Renaissance fireplace in richly carved slate; in the center the emblem with the insignia of t...

The mortar is of exceptional quality. The sculptural execution of the carved decoration is appealing. Large leaf volutes end in stylized eagle heads. The sides are decorated with car...

16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...

Saint Antony with Child Jesus, 18th century. Portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood, from the 17th century. The figure is represented stan...

D. JOSÉ CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 18th century. in walnut wood, with two large drawers and two drawers. Wavy and cut-out top, decorated with a recess. Cut-out and openwork skirts...

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

Unique cabinet that's probably made in France. Beautiful portrait of a man with a feather in his had, below that a panel with a scallop shell. Please take a good look at the photo...

The bearded male figure appears with the angel, showing the wound or plague on his leg, with the hat and the pilgrim's cloak and the dog with the loaf of bread placed under one of his feet in a quite unusual way. All these attributes help to identify the image: Saint Roch (San Roque...

Exceptional pair of aigles of the 16th century of Italy Superbe pair of wooden sculpted aigles from the Italian Renaissance. Very Fine and delicate sculpture The pair of eagles se...

RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century. in teak, ebony and sissoo. Ornamented with rosettes, fleurs-de-lis and quartered shield ...

An Italian Walnut Octagonal Library Table, 17th Century A small Italian walnut library table with moulded octagonal top and hollow rounded dentil cornice over a panelled square frie...

IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with remains of gilding, glass doors and sides. Interior with painted, polychrome and gold de...

A 17th century Tuscan region Italian Renaissance style walnut credenza. Having two upper drawers, removable interior shelf, and functioning old period lock. In remarkable antique con...

Very beautiful German cabinet probably black forest dated 1590 in walnut. The drawers as well as the door have superb chiseled locks. Which is a monumental work and a sign of the be...

Magnificent 18th-century French carved chest coffer sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features an intricately hand-carved linenfold compos...

With a rectangular top with molded edge over a frieze with two drawers flanked by three acanthus carved corbel shaped drawers, pair cabinet doors below wi...

Armchairs Italian Renaissance brown leather 18th century, Spain. A lovely pair of armchair made in Italy during the Renaissance era, 1600-1650. Up...

Rare early 16th century Mudejar tile of the so-called ‘Aristo’ or 'cuerda secca' technique Geometric design with a central intertwining cords. Very ornate decoration. This type of...

Pair of beautifully carved wooden chairs Lombardy, first half of 17th century H 86 x L 48 x P 43 cm Pair of “da balia” (nanny) chairs. The backrest is decorated with winged myt...

A rare Dutch Renaissance 17th-century Maternity room or Child's cabinet, in Dutch called 'Luiermandskast' circa 1650, possibly the circle of Herman Doomer...

Elegant carved and gilded wood from the 17th century - Spain Very beautiful patina and in very good condition Can serve and served in the past as a base for a wooden sculpture.

A large antique Italian marble fragment depicting a section of the Calydonian Boar Hunt. Likely once forming part of a great carved frieze, this marble fragment is thought to be 600 ...

Vanitas. Oil on panel. Surroundings by Vincent Sellaer (c. 1500-Mechelen, before 1589). Oil on canvas that shows, on a background with trees and hills, a child figure sitting on a ...

Christ
 Umbria, Orvieto?
 Second half of the 15th century
 77 x 16.5 cm

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...