Gilt Furniture

Portico style French tulipwood clock with Boulle style fine inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze. Eight day French movement with a grid-iron ormolu pendulum...

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...

A elegant vintage Italian Louis XV style kingwood tulipwood inlaid cocktail table by Fratelli Cattaneo (Northern Italy; 1947-present) circa 1960s Originating in the historic Provinc...

Original Mid-Century Modern Van Teal stacked clear and green Lucite Table lamp. Mounted on a gilt wood square base and comes with the original shade...

This vintage mid-19th century French 3-piece garniture clock set is wonderfully designed in the Louis XVI style. The over size set includes an exceptional gilt bronze clock accented with attached detailed patinated sculpted putti figures on both sides. The clock rests on a platform embellished with elaborate florals and scrolls that complement its white enamel face with Roman numerals and featuring the maker, Raingo Freres, Paris. The clock has a French bell movement. A pair of sculpted gilt bronze candelabra with similar patinated bronze putti figures accompany this beautiful clock. Each of these figures holds an elaborate seven branch lily bouquet...

An Art Deco Revival cobalt blue three-panel arched screen with gilded gazelles. Boldly embracing the glamour of the Art Deco revival, this exquisite three-panel folding screen captiv...

An exquisite relic from the 19th century, this gilt frame antique mirror is a timeless testament to the enduring allure of vintage elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...

Large Royal Crown Derby style 'Imari' pattern centerpiece, profusely hand-painted decorated with rich, vibrant colors and gilt, unusual seaweed and floral ...

Set of ten white and gilt French Empire plates. Set of ten Empire white and gilt plates with under-glaze red markings for L. Ernie 61 Rue du Bac., France, ...

An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of A...

An important pair of George III gilt wood armchairs attributed to John Linnell, the oval backs with elaborate ribbon carved crests over ribbon bound reeded frames, the open padded ar...

A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 1...

Naturalistic Hand Forged Iron Wall Coat Rack with 3 Hooks, Spain, 1950s Rare find. This coat rack was entirely made in hand forged iron. It features an intrincate of branches and lea...

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

London: R. Ackermann, 1823. Thomas Rowlandson. Second Edition. Tall 8vo. 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 inches (228 x 174 mm); 8 + 254 pp.; with 24 hand-colored plates by Thomas Rowlandson, includin...

Very rare jug with stopper in uranium green opaline alabaster glass Bohemian glass artwork from the Biedermeier age the body has been cut in 12 side panels and hand-painted all aro...

A fine 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry Bombé two-drawer commode with a Royal veined yellow marble top. The serpentine body wit...

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Chairs, by S. Salvadori S. Salvadori - Firenze A stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Wheat Sh...

A Fine Italian 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Madonna holding an infant Jesus Christ next to a child Saint John the Baptist, all within a massive carved gilt wood and gesso frame, which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting. A retailer's label reads " Fred K/ Keer's Sons - Framers and Fine Art Dealers - 917 Broad St. Newark, N.J." - Another label from the gilder reads "Carlo Bartolini - Doratore e Verniciatori - Via Maggio 1924 - Firenze". Circa: 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Canvas diameter: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Frame height: 54 inches (137.2 cm) Frame width: 42 1/2 inches (108 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...

Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gold Leaf Gilt Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern wrought iron sunburst round wall mirror in gilt iron, Spain, 1950s. This sunburst mirror features a ring fra...

Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Exotic Wall Brackets with Gilt Orb Tassels England 20th Century This exquisite, large-scale pair of English Regency-style Chinoiserie wall brackets, made in the 20th century, embodies the exotic elegance reminiscent of the famed Brighton Pavilion. Each blackened and gilt bracket showcases a scalloped demilune...

Pair of round Gilt iron with Amber Glass Discs in a hoop form. Rare distinct tables in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass is perfect. These can be parcel posted.

This handsome Spanish drinks table, recently crafted by European artisans, embodies timeless elegance. Featuring a twisted central stem, scrolled-foot base, and rolled-edge round top...

Louis XV Style Giltwood and Pink Marble Serpentine Shaped Console Table, 20th century, the molded top above a pierced frieze centered by flowers, on scrolled cabriole legs, joined by...

Antique gilt hand carved lime wood wall mirror or floor mirror, circa 1830 Austria. A magnificent and beautiful wall mirror, floor mirror or full length mirror from gilt hand carved...

The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origi...

Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory USA, Circa 1950s This rare pair of blue peacock sculptures by Waylande Gregory, created in the USA circa 1950s, showcases the ar...

Italian Carlo Rampazzi Inlay Table by Colombostile from "Eclectic Collection" Offered for sale is an Italian Carlo Rampazzi design for Colombostile from the "Eclectic Collection"....

An antique black and white photograph of a young man in a black ebonized wood and gold gilt bronze picture frame, circa mid-19th century, 1850s...

Mid Century Gilt Bronze Sunburst Wall Sculpture, Attributed to William Friedle USA, circa 1960s, Unmarked A nice variation of William Friedle's exceptional metal work, of good siz...

A lovely cut glass and gilt bronze flush mount/ceiling France, 1930s. This beautiful piece is very good condition, aged patina to gilt bronze, no chips or cracks, rewired. One brass...

Antique silver cup or Decorative Chinese cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Decorated with peacock motifs in relief, side-mounted nine mythical animal...

English Regency gilt stenciled figural and floral ebonized dital harp signed by maker Edward Light. Retailed at Srohl Foley place London, Early 19th century.

This large flush mount is composed of one layer of gilt metal leaves topped by a raised crown. The lens is frosted and in perfect condition. The light has 2 bulbs 40 watts each and i...

A petite French gold gilt mirror from the 1800’s is hand carved with impressive floral carvings in all four corners. This symmetrical frame has a lustrous gilded finish, and holds it...

French Figurative Oil Painting by Charles Levier. Titled "Une femme devant la mer", this masterful work of a well-known listed French artist whose work can be compared to Bernard Buf...

A black-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern American abstract Brutalist wall sculpture made of hand crafted gilded metal, designed and produced by Curtis Jere in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece depicts three sailboats and shorebirds at dock. Signed lower right. Dated 1972, United States. Curtis Jere is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories...

Antique valuable handmade sterling silver box or Decorative jewllery box with Illustration pressed, cast and chased. Rectangular body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. ...

Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut commode. The piece was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sop...

An exceptional oversized hand painted Chinese Export Rose Medallion punch bowl with several interior floral and figural panels around central smaller base panels with birds, flowers...

A Wonderful Louis VX Style Bronze With Crystal Drops & Porcelain Flower Basket Form Rewired 5 Candelabra Light Chandelier Having A Porcelain Bi...

Carlo Rampazzi Colombostile Eclectic Collection Inlay Chair, Made in Italy Offered for sale is an inlaid wood and giltwood upholstered club chair designed by Carlo Rampazzi from th...

Edwardian Rococo gilt sterling silver keepsake box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1903. Upward tapering with reeded mouth rim and curved bottom; foot ring. Applied rose garla...

A fine quality pair of vintage French Louis XV style kingwood floral marquetry bronze doré and porcelain mounted tables. Francois Linke (1855-1946) taste, in the manner of famous Par...

19th century Edo-Meiji period samurai Tantō knife/short blade sword and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, steel, leather, wood, lacquer, metal Technique: forged, ha...

Charles Joshua Chaplin (French, 1825-1891) 'The Bird's Nest' A very fine and charming Rococo revival style oil on canvas depicting a young girl, dressed in 18th century costume and r...

Pair of vintage Italian alabaster pedestal columns in vibrant blue-green color (not quite turquoise) and embellished with gilt brass bands a...

A very fine and impressive English Rococo 19th century Chinese Chippendale style figural gilt-wood carved over mantel or pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson, after his collec...

Bust of a North African Tribesman, DE CAÏD Friedrich Siegfried Goldscheider This exquisite portrait bust of a North African tribesman, titled "DE CAÏD," was masterfully executed by ...

Monumental antique Rococo style carved giltwood mirror French, 19th Century Height 294cm, width 226cm, depth 20cm This large giltwood mirror is an impressive decorative piece rich ...

A very fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal Régulateur de Parquet Tall Case Clock, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) After the model attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener, surmounted by a cloud-form case cast with three putti cherubs suspending garlands, centred by a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, on a spreading socle with ribbon-hung garlands, above the square tapering pedestal headed...

Pair Vintage Mid-Century Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt and Terracotta Orange Colored Table lamps by Marbro Lamp Co., 1950's. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate w...

This quite large and substantial antique hand-painted porcelain vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1880 in the Sevres style. The vase is done...

1980s Italian Murano glass table lamp with gold gilt bands and a lucite base. Newly wired. Dimensions include lamp shade.

Old Paris Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 'Forget Me Not' Four Tiered Compote/Tazza, France, Circa 1870s A quietly stunning Napoleon III Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Bronze "Forget Me Not" ...

Stunning French Palm Tree "Feather" Art Deco chandelier in gilt bronze frame, streamlined design with geometric skyscraper motif. Decorated in multiple layers with nine clear frosted...

A good antique silver-gilt Imperial Russian cigar box or humidor, 1896. The box of rectangular form with a hinged lid and ribbed decoration, the interio...

Oil Painting Ladies on Zinc Panel 19th C Victorian A continental zinc metal painted panel of two well attired ladies gathering yarns of wool into small bundles in period gilt frame...

An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style ebonized and gilt extension dining table by Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1990s. Gorgeous book-matched burled walnut top, with carved and ...

A lovely antique 19th-Century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze floral garland cornice applique wall swag ornament hanging decor. This petite wall swag has a beautiful gilt patina...