19th Century Moses & the Bronze Serpent Italian Marmo Rosso Di Verona Low Relief

Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...

Early 19th Century Antique Italian Baroque Style Gold Gilt Oval Vertical Mirror. Lovely oval niche shape gold mirror with hand carved detail. "Bolo" gold leaf process. Original mer...

Tuscan refectory style single hand carved rustic candlelabra with forged nail spike. Italian fruitwood.  Dimension: 46" H, 17" W

This bombe style Venetian book matched walnut veneer bombe three drawer commode is a splendid piece that will add a wonderful visual appeal to any space it is added to. The piece is ...

An outstanding Italian 19th century white Carrara marble relief plaque. The circular solid white Carrara marble plaque depicts the profile of a wo...

Fine quality pair of French 19th century gilt bronze (electrotype technique) relief plaques. Children in backyard farm, garden scene.

Our Lady of the Assumption Triptych Italian, 19th Century in ebonized wood with brass applications with an enamel plaque in the center representing t...

19th century plaster relief model of the Alhambra by Rafael Contreras Spanish, Late 19th Century Height 70cm, width 45cm, depth 7cm This exceptional plaster relief model captures the architectural splendour of the Alhambra and was crafted by the esteemed Spanish architect and artists, Rafael Contreras (1826–1890). As the official architect of the Alhambra from 1847, Contreras played a key role in restoring the historic palace. Alongside his architectural work, he meticulously produced plaster replicas of the facades he was refurbishing. The model in Mayfair Gallery’s collection showcases a beautifully detailed façade from the Alhambra in Granada. This relief, cast from a mould, highlights an elaborate arched entryway. A finely sculpted polychrome tile mosaic dado surrounds the base, while the arch itself is framed by an exquisite combination of epigraphic, geometric, and foliate ornamentation. Above, three arched windows feature delicate pierced tracery, further enhanced by intricate carved embellishments. A notable feature of this model is the richly decorated entrance inset. Adding to its historical significance, the panel bears the signature ‘Modelos de la Alhambra por Contreras’ in the lower right corner. It is housed in an elegant glazed wooden frame, complementing its refined craftsmanship. The reverse retains a fragment of the original paper label, a hallmark of Contreras’ models, which likely detailed the subject matter for travellers. Additionally, a later stamp from a picture restorer is visible. A superb example of architectural artistry, this antique plaster relief...