20th Century French Vintage Wall Plaster Relief of the Greek Goddess Erato

A small vintage French coat of arms or shield, featuring a trio of lions at the top left and bottom right representing England, in good condition. ...

A vintage wall relief or panel depicting Artemis molded in French Plaster, in good condition. Not recommended for exterior use. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and...

A large vintage rectangular wall relief in French Plaster, from the Parthenon to Neoclassical style, in good condition. Hand crafted bas-relief of the Parthenon temple, on the Athen...

A vintage wall relief or panel made of French plaster, featuring two cherubim in good condition. The relief is molded in French Plaster and refinished by hand. Not recommended for ex...

This unique 20th-century French collection features an exquisite arrangement of plaster intaglios and cameos, carefully mounted on a decorative marbled background and set within an e...

A Pair of Bronze Bas Relief of Greek God and Goddess

A reclaimed mid 20th century plaster wall plaque with a stunning painted black frame. In a large landscape form, this handcrafted neoclassical style plaque is decorated in relief de...

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...