Carved Decorative Art

Hand carved, solid walnut antique barometer with maker's mark. This rare Black Forest barometer depicting an incredibly detailed and finest quality also has the most beautiful patin...

A wonderful, very large elongated Tribal fang mask from Gabon. Hand carved and hand painted using tempura paint. Used in ceremonies, the mask has very nice detail to it and makes a...

Beautifully hand carved vinyl 1960s artwork by Pieter Zwier. This piece is a unica, one of a kind. Wooden hand made frame and wooden back plate. Very decorative art work made of thou...

Beautifully hand carved vinyl 1960s artwork by Pieter Zwier. This piece is a unica, one of a kind. Wooden hand made frame and wooden back plate. Very decorative art work made of thou...

Beautifully hand carved vinyl 1960s artwork by Pieter Zwier. This piece is a unica, one of a kind. Wooden hand made frame and wooden back plate. Very decorative art work made of thou...

A celebrated Parisian cabinetmaker and wood sculptor, Viardot enjoyed both critical and commercial success. Among his distinctions are a silver medal awarded at Paris’ Exposition Uni...

A celebrated Parisian cabinetmaker and wood sculptor, Viardot enjoyed both critical and commercial success. Among his distinctions are a silver medal awarded at Paris’ Exposition Uni...

This early 20th-century Flemish low-relief panel showcases the exquisite artistry of pyrography, a technique where designs are burned into wood using a heated tool. Here, two hunting...

Five Stations of the Cross, 'Via Crucis' Religious Wall Composition, Spain, 1940s From the Northern part of Spain. A set of Five Crosses of The Way of the Cross: Each station was mad...

A fine vintage Pacific Northwest Native wooden carving. The carving in the form of an hawk with red, black, white, and yellow tones set on a brown wooden board. By William Wasden Jr. Wasden was trained from a very young age in numerous artistic practices of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw peoples including carving, jewelrymaking, and printing. As a high schooler, he began focusing primarily on preserving traditional singing after hearing his grandfather perform. Wasden currently teaches singing in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, British Columbia. He also heads the Gwa'wina Dancer's Cultural Society, whose mission is to spread authentic Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw culture & teachings. In Kwakwaka'wakw art, human faces are placed strategically on animal carvings to indicate the creature's supernatural ability to transform into a human form. Kwakwaka'wakw origin myths say that their ancestors were originally animals of various kinds who discarded their animal forms and transformed into humans. Simply a wonderful piece of Pacific Northwest Native art...

Large carved wood panel decorated with small birds on leafy branches. Width: 65 cm (25.6 inches) Height: 220 cm (86.6 inches - 7.28 ft) Thickness: 4 cm (1.58 inches)

20th Century Chinese pair of long hand carved teak panels decorated with bats, birds and frogs in a very vivid way. Very good original condition without restorations.

Antique, exceptional and unique wall mirror. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly realistic grapevine wall mirror. The stunning and unique mirror fra...

This is a mask made with wood, made in Japan around 1960s. This mask is used for Noh theatre. On the back, it is written 'TENAZUCHI' in Japanese. It is all hand painted. Dimension:...

Anglo Raj hanging polished brass tray. Finely hand-chased, hand-cut and hand-hammered with floral repousse designs. The middle of the tray is a lar...

Exquisite Rare late 19th C Antique French Neyret Freres Woven Monochrome Silk Pictures, “Printemps” (Spring) and “The Storm or Daphnis et Chloe” after Pa...

Antique French hand-carved oak wood wall plaque with cherub's head, ca. 1900. An adorable Baroque-style hand-carved dark brown oak wood wall plaque or wall decoration depicting a hea...

SUPERB ! MID-CENTURY MODERN ABSTRACT HANDCRAFTED TILE MOSAIC DIMENSIONS: Approx. 26" by 14" Dated 1953 This magnificent mosaic wall art work is...

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain of Madonna & Child in Hand Carved Walnut Frame, Circa 1900.

Wall Panel / Headboard in Walnut, Spain, 1940s This architectural wall panel features beautifully handcarved foliage details thorough. To be used as wall decoration or headboard. Te...

Dutch Ebonized Ripple Molded Picture Frame Early 20th Century. Classic Dutch Old Master ebonized frame with multiple ripple molding. The depth and...

Dimensions: Height: 9 1/4 in Width: 5 3/4 in Depth: 3/4 in This vintage pair of Pietra Dura framed plaques is bound to bring a sense of sophisticat...

Ceramic wall plaque handmade by Danish artist Jørgen Finn Petersen in the 1960s. Square bowl shape making the item usable as a decorative dish or centerpiece as well as an art piece ...

Large marble figurative relief panel by Pegram English, Early 20th Century Plaque: Height 102cm, width 70cm, depth 9cm Frame: Height 109cm, width 89cm, depth 2cm This bright white...

Bianchini -Ferier Fabric house French handmade wood/metal block, circa 1900 made Lyons and sold exclusively 1930's thru Lord and Taylor all stamped and labeled.

1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often use the gr...

1940s Marble And Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Asian Scene Carved Faux Bamboo Wood Frame Exquisite in every detail Unique inlay in marble Depicts a board game of Go being played Chinese ...

1950s Carved Wood African Mask Chip in the back as shown

Beautiful Pair Of Chinese Famille Rose hand painted porcelain Plaques Depicting Immortals In Rosewood Frames. Measure 14.5" in width and 14.5" in height.

Matched pair of bas-relief plaques in the neoclassical style, molded from terracotta or similar composition, depicting a goddes s among the clouds, surrounded by angels in flight.

Six decorative panels, carved wood in low relief. France circa 1980. Measures: Height: 36.6 in Width: 35 in Thickness: between 1.18 in to 2.8 in.

Stylish and beautiful antique wall bracket with large hand-painted & glazed porcelain tile (marked and numbered on the back, see image 10). If you are looking for decorative and stylish antiques and you have a space to fill on your wall then this very rare bracket could be ideal. What makes this good size shelf stand out from others is the stunning handcrafted large tile with colorful floral painting...

Dark oak wood caved panel by Evelyn Ackerman for ERA Industries. It’s marked EA on the lower right corner and Stamped ERA Industries on back. Measurements: 39.18” Wide, 9.5” Hi...

Mid-Century Modern Medieval Inspired Bas Relief Wall Decoration in Polychromed Carved Wood. Spain, 1950s. Beautifully hand-carved bas relief depicting genre scene. Two standing men f...

This is an old Japanese large leaf-shaped tray. This is made by carving a banana leaf. I think the material is wood such as beech. It is about 120 cm long and is quite large and pow...

Signed and dated 1971 lower left. A lush blooming pink rhododendron bush in a garden in Roches Point, Ontario Canada in August. Its flowers and shiny leaves are illuminated by sunlig...

Lazzaro Donati (Italian, b. 1926) woodcut of a view of Siena, signed "Lazaro Donati / a Siena " to lower left. Dimensions: Image: 12.5" H x 17" W Frame: 19" H x 23.5" W Dealer: S138XX

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief with Framed Flower and Leaf Decoration.

French Oil On Canvas Painting of Paris Impressionist Street Scene by Artist Fairfax. A large original oil painting on canvas artwork depicting a charming Parisian street scene in th...

Timeless, unique and original wooden wall sculpture from 1979 by the academic artist Alojz Petráš. Kept in a private collection of a respected doctor in Bratislava until now. The sculpture is made out of two pieces of oak wood, hand carved into a shape apptly named "the Nest". Tt reflects the comfort of home - hence birds nest with eggs...

Each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage.

Dimensions- H: 26in W: 15 3/4in D: 2in This Pair French Figural Carved Wall Decorations With Sevres Style Plaques are made of the highest quality and have a stunning look! This pair...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Copenhagen bisque porcelain plaques...

Absolutely stunning walnut room divider featuring gorgeous hand carved floral motifs on each section. Sure to make a statement in any room of the home or office. Folds to a convenien...

Signed and dated 58 lower left. A textured oil on canvas illustrating a French street scene with market seller's umbrellas along a park. Shops are along the street with figures. Two ...

Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...

A green-brown, vintage Art Deco French oil on canvas painting of a slightly cloudy, sunny day at the Longchamp horse racing track, painted by Eugène Pechaubes in the original wooden ...

Pair of circa 1950s English Montgolfier etchings with wood frames. Measurements: Height: 18.75" Width: 14.5" Depth: 1.5".

The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made f...

A fine unique wooden sculptural wall decoration. Hand Carved motifs, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Nice texture and dimensions in this vintage piece, it can be used as ...

A white-green, vintage French still life oil on canvas painting by Michel De Saint-Alban in a hand crafted, original gilded wood frame, i...

The Italian 1950 plaster wall decoration of an African dancer is a beautiful and unique piece of art from the mid-20th century. The decoration is made fro...

Large Carved Solid Teak Long Rectangle Wall Plaque Relief Sculpture Depicting Jangle Villagers.

Pair of carved gilt corner wall consoles or bracket shelves, Spain, 1930s. Finely carved pieces with foliage design and original gold leaf gilding. Beautiful patina. Great choice to ...

Embark on a journey of artistic excellence with our mid-century modern wall sculpture, a testament to the innovative design and craftsmanship of the era. This hand-crafted masterpiec...

Wood Framed Arts & Craft leather pyrography, carving, branding from the Cabeza Maya King of Palenque Art. Marked by Artist on the reverse. In good vintage condition with some minor...

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 two-tone gilt wood, gilt-patinated 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. Circa: 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Painting diameter: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Frame height: 55 1/8 inches (140 cm) Frame width: 46 inches (116.8 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/8 inches (13 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...

Signed lower left. A genre scene along a Venice canal with ladies shopping. They stop at a vegetable stall under a white awning. The proprietor is seated doing needlework with her da...