The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Oil on board portrait of a 16th style gentleman. Very stately.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Oil on board portrait of a 16th style gentleman in the manner of Hans Holbein. Very stately.
Giltwood
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century Oil on wood, representing the Eternal Father, Our Lady with Baby Jesus, Saint Bernadino of Siena, San León, Saint Stephen an...
Paint
St. Jerome Religious Painting, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century painting of St. Jerome with halo and skull. A well painted canvas in original gilt frame generally in good condition. Some losses to the frame and small nic...
Canvas
Large Triptych Painted Panel Of The Virgin Mary, 18th Century Italian
Located in Charmes, FR
painting on wood in the style of the Italian primitive, prayer choir, arched panel closing with two shutters, in a frame inscribed "ave maria", wear and small loss of paint, comes fr...
Wood
C19th Italian Religious Painted Porcelain Niche Shrine
Located in London, GB
C19th Italian religious painted porcelain niche. Beautiful late C19th hand-painted Madonna and Child on porcelain plate set in a Gothic wooden frame featuring intricate carvings and...
Porcelain, Wood
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...
Wood
Mid-19th Century Religious Still Life Oil on canvas.
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Mid-19th Century Religious Still Life Oil on canvas. This evocative still life, dating from the mid-19th century, captures a serene and contemplative arrangement of religious and sy...
Canvas, Paint
Antique Swedish Oil Portrait of Gentleman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome oil portrait of gentleman signed by unknown artist L. Frida (abbreviated).
Paint
$116,213
H 100.5 in W 151.25 in D 5 in
18th Century Painted Six Panelled Screen Depicting an European Landscape
Located in London, GB
A six panelled screen of the late Baroque period Oil on canvas, depicting a panoramic view of a Capriccio north European landscape, perhaps Schlesweig-Holstein, with distant views of the sea, the ruined castles, peasants, and a lady of quality mounted, within a running arched canopy...
Canvas, Paint
$2,867Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.08 in W 2.76 in D 0.32 in
Bolognese School of the 16th Century - Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bolognese School of the 16th Century Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna Oil on Panel 20,5 x 7 x 0,8 cm This rare painting depicts Saint Catherine of Bologna as a mummy, housed in a ...
Wood, Giltwood
Painting; E C. (?) Bellincioni, (Italian School, 19th Century)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painting; E C. (?) Bellincioni, (Italian School, 19th Century) Five Classical Maidens in a Garden, signed EC Bellincioni, l.r., oil on canvas 26 by 37 in., overall in a gilt plaster...
Canvas
$5,540
H 55.52 in W 37.01 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Marriage of the Virgin
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique 18th-century Italian painting. Oil on canvas depicting a sacred art subject, the Marriage of the Virgin with Saints and Angels, with good pictorial quality. The painting unfo...
Canvas
17th Century Italian School Biblical Scene
Located in Marseille, FR
17th century oil on canvas representation of the "Feeding of the 4,000" of Italian school.
Canvas
Early 17th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A compelling early 17th Century three-quarter profile portrait of a bearded gentleman. Probably Dutch/Flemish School. His face emerging from a deep, near-black ground and lit from t...
Canvas, Paint
$2,500
H 37 in W 32.35 in D 2 in
19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strok...
Canvas, Wood
Dog Painting, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming barn scene of a mother hen defending her chicks against a pair of small dogs derives its inspiration from the famous Dutch/Belgium animal painter Henriett Ronner-Knip (1821-1909). The fluffy little white guy is quite adventurous when considering the ferocity of the mother hen; while the little black dog is happy to hide behind his friend. This painting is in the tradition of Victorian dog...
Wood, Paint
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian School
By Carlo Maratta
Located in Marseille, FR
Painting with probably biblical Italian school characters End of the 17th beginning of the 18th century unsigned carrying a Carlo Maratta cartouche of in...
Canvas
18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Scene Painted Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Italian painted panel featuring chinoiserie images. Vibrant colors of blue, pink, green and gold. Such an interesting piece ...
Wood
Vintage Gothic Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Gothic Painting on Canvas of Skeleton figures having a conversation. Acquired from a New York Estate.
Canvas, Paint
Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Handpainted Icons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two gilt framed Gothic Angels framed and painted in the style of Fra Angelico - hand-carved in Italy . Features spiral columns and foliate spires - oil painted angels are superbly pr...
Giltwood
Important 16th Century Italian School "Christ" Oil on Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 16th century Italian School. "Christ" Oil on the table. Measures: width 34 - height 42cm. Good conditions. A study of the present table has not yet been done for this reas...
Paint
Beautiful Flemish School "Virgin and Martur", 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Flemish School "Virgin and Martur" 16th century Oil on table. Inscribed on the frame 'Sancta Yolenta Ora Pro Nobis - Bidt voor de ziele va s Yolete de Beuf die Sterft...' 58x46.5cm G...
Paint
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H 14.57 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Early 18th Century Greek Provincial Icon of the Raising of Lazarus
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
An early 18th century Greek Provincial icon of The Raising of Lazarus Within a later wooden frame, 38.2cm high x 23.3cm wide. Christ followed ...
Paint
Portrait of a Young Woman, Central Italy End 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portrait of a Young Woman - Central Italy end 16th century, Oil painting on canvas. 48.5x30.5cm; not framed. Small losses of color in the margin Good condition for the age.
Paint
Hispanic-Flemish School 16th Century "Mercy"
Located in Madrid, ES
Hispanic-Flemish School 16th century "Mercy" Oil on table. Framed. Attributed or Follower of Quinten Massys (1466 - 1530). Measurements: 20 x 20 cm. good condition.
Paint
Important 16th Century Italian School "Christ" Oil on Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 16th century Italian School. "Christ" Oil on the table. Measures: width 34 - height 42cm. Good conditions. A study of the present table has not yet been done for thi...
Paint
Flemish School 16th Century '1530/1550' "The Virgin of the Milk"
By Flemish
Located in Madrid, ES
Flemish School 16th Century ( 1530 / 1550 ) "The Virgin of the Milk" Oil on copper Measures: 30cm x 23cm Good condition.
Copper
Vintage Limoges Painting of The Virgin Mary, Enamel on Copper
By Limoges
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Limoges painting of The Virgin Mary, enamel on copper. This serene and beautiful enamel painting is made in Limoges, the French city wi...
Copper
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H 48.04 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
16th Century Spanish School "St Catalina of Alejandría" Polychrome Oil on Panel
Located in Valladolid, ES
Awesome 16th century Spanish school polychrome oil on panel “ST Catalina of Alejandria”. An amazing piece of art with a very decorative aesthetic. In a very good condition.
Wood
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H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Italian Fresco of the 19th Century in the Style of the Giotto School
Located in Valladolid, ES
A unique and exquisite Italian fresco, SXIX, "Madonna with child", it’s come from a private Italian collection. With a cadre in polished steel from SXXI...
Stainless Steel, Other