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Renaissance Wall Decorations

RENAISSANCE STYLE

Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.

Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.

Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.

Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.

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Style: Renaissance
Pair of 19th-Century Renaissance-Style Frames – Carved and Painted Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant and decorative pair of 19th-century frames crafted in carved and painted wood, inspired by Renaissance aesthetics. These finely detailed frames feature rich ornamentation typ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood

Pair of Reliefs, Grotesque or Candelieri, Wood, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs; grutescos or candelieri. Carved, polychrome and golden wood. 16th century, and later Pair of reliefs made of hand carved wood, gilded ...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wool

19th Century French Gien Renaissance Ceramic Wall Decorations
By Gien
Located in Sofia, BG
Two Gien hand painted ceramic wall decorations. Stamped and signed at the back. One of the pieces has a small restoration of the front top part. France, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Near Pair of Antique 17th C. Belgium Flemish Tapestry Portière (Border) Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Near Pair of Antique 17th-C. Belgium Flemish Tapestry Portière (Border) Panels Belgium, 17th century   Presenting a rare and exquisite pair...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Silk

The Children of Charles I, After Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Engraving depicting The Children of Charles I (1600-49), After the 1637 portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641). 18th century, English ...
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18th Century English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Plaque by Royal Vienna
By Royal Vienna Porcelain, Paolo Veronese
Located in London, GB
This fantastic porcelain plaque features some exceptionally splendid gilded decoration, but it is the central Biblical scene which makes it a truly special piece. Depicting the story...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Ormolu, Bronze

Set of 8 Large Antique Prints of European Renaissance Art Treasures. 1862
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb set of 8 prints of European Art Treasures Chromolithographs Published by Louis Gruner, 1862. The prints are in good condition. The white mounts...
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1860s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs, San Juan and San Mateo. Polychrome wood. Possibly, Burgos school, 16th century. Pair of carved and polychrome wood reliefs that each show a seated human figure wri...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Other

Original Antique Print After Rubens, Jesus Christ Descent from the Cross, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Rubens Fine steel engraving. Published by Sangster, C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Figural Wall Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish a wall or shelf with this elegant pair of antique, hand painted Majolica wall hanging plaques. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the ceram...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Majolica

Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar, after Wilton Diptych
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar, after Wilton Diptych Wilton Diptych Variation, Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar Oil on canvas, 40 inches by 50 inch...
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Late 20th Century English Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood

Late 17th Century Italian Ink and Wash Drawing of “The Drunken Silenus"
Located in Hudson, NY
This work likely Italian dates from circa 1680-1700. It relates directly to a 16th century engraving of the same subject after a drawing by Giul...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Renaissance relief - Italy, probably Rome, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance relief depicting two female figures dressed in a chiton Italy, probably Rome, 16th century Marble, wooden frame (provenance label on the back) 28 x 20 x 5 cm This beau...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Marble

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1981 Limited Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1981 Limited Ed # 5. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges France. Haviland Limoges France Limited Edition Porcelain Collector Plate "La Dame a La Licorne". La Chasse a La Licorne Limoges Haviland C. Parlon Collectible Plate. French Limoges limited edition and 22-karat gold collectors plate by Haviland & Parlon. This coveted and rare collector plate display a scene from the famous late fifteenth century Renaissance Paris tapestries of unicorn hunting scene ," La Chasse A La Licorne". The plate is hand painted with an incredible amount of detail, bright and bold colors with a 22-karat gold rim. Made of porcelain with a glossy finish, this round plate features a stunning multicolor fairy tale design with a unicorn theme. The plate is handmade and painted, and is part of the Limoge product line. This vintage Haviland Limoges La Chasse a la Licorne Unicorn Plate...
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Lot of 23 Antique Virtue & Co Shakespeare Play Scene Engraving Prints 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 23 late 19th - early 20th century black and white engravings depicting scenes from the plays of William Shakespeare, plates taken from The Works of Shakespeare Imperial Editio...
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Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Domenichino, St. Jerome and the Angel, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co, London, circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

LATE 16th CENTURY PAIR OF OIL PAINTINGS ON WOODEN PANELS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of oil paintings on wooden panels, depicting Jesus and the Madonna in their youthful physiognomy. Originally part of a larger wooden altarpiece, these two works are now ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Antique 16th Century Pergola Tapestry with Vase of Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Antique pergola tapestry handwoven in wool and silk in Bruges, Belgium in the mid-16th Century. Pergola tapestries are typified by a harmony between ...
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Silk, Wool, Tapestry

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXXI, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Meissen Porcelain Plaque after Correggio
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen porcelain plaque after Correggio German, 19th Century Measures: Frame: Height 43cm, width 50cm, depth 10cm Plaque: Height ...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Giltwood

17th Century Spanish School Breastfeeding Virgin
Located in Marbella, ES
Beautiful oil on canvas with four protagonists, the Virgin breastfeeding baby Jesus with St. Joseph and a young St. John the Baptist. Typical 17th century composition with the secondary characters in the background. Relined canvas and original gold leaf gilded frame...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

PETRA VON KAZINYAN - Fresh Ripe Fruit (af. CARAVAGGIO) Acrylic on Canvas 40x40"
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
PETRA VON KAZINYAN Fresh Ripe Fruit (af. CARAVAGGIO) Acrylic on Canvas // Unique, Signed Petra von Kazinyan's "ALTER IDEM" series (named after the famous Cicero quote „Amicus est ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

Large Scale Original Antique Prints of Renaissance Busts. Rome 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful images of renaissance busts Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  
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1770s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Vanitas, Oil on Panel, Circle of Vincent Sellaer 'c. 1500-Mechelen, before 1589'
Located in Madrid, ES
Vanitas. Oil on panel. Surroundings by Vincent Sellaer (c. 1500-Mechelen, before 1589). Oil on canvas that shows, on a background with trees and hills, a child figure sitting on a ...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Other

Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece By Amand Durand Published circa 1900 On good quality wove type paper Unframed.
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1890s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of St John The Evangelist After Domenichino. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine Steel engraving. Published by Tallis, London, circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Hand Painted Medici Portraits on Carved Wood Panels, c. 1930's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of early 20th Century Medici portraits hand-painted on carved wood wall plaques. The handmade panels have a black lacquered finish with gold leaf details and feature rounded co...
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1930s American Vintage Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Carrera Marble Figural Putti Coat of Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Italian Carved carrara Marble Figural Putti Coat of Arms Italy Mid-19th century, Apparently Unsigned A fine Italian architectural element, expertly carved in high r...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Carrara Marble

Adam and Eve Engraving by Johann Sadeler circa 1579
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare engraving titled “IN ADAM OMNES MORIUNTUR” (All die in Adam) by Johann Sadeler after a work by Maerten de Vos, depicting Adam taking the forbidden fruit from Eve. Signed and...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of 19th century French Reliefs Carved Knight Profiles Circular Panels
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Medaglioni in Legno Intagliato, tondi scolpiti con Profili di Cavalieri, Guerrieri con elmo piumato, puntali e visiera alzata. Di forma circolare, entrambi i bassorilievi o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Pine

Coppia di Cariatidi Italiane Scolpite in Noce Inizio 1600 Grandi 7ft circa
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Importanti Cariatidi del 1600 in legno intagliato a patina scura provenienti da un complesso corale impiegati come divisori tra gli stalli. Le due figure sono asessuate, co...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Walnut

16th Century School of Fontainebleau Engraving
By Master F.G.
Located in New York, NY
This 16th century French engraving illustrates an episode in the Trojan War – although the actual one illustrated is in question. According to recent scholarship, it depicts the corp...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Christopher Draghi, "Ercole e il Centauro" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2007. Titled, "Ercole e il Centauro," Each print is signed and dated by the photographer. Measure...
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2010s American Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Very Large Royal Vienna Painted Porcelain Plaque After Correggio
Located in London, GB
Very large Royal Vienna painted porcelain plaque after Correggio Austrian, 19th century Measures: Frame: height 77cm, width 74cm, depth 7.5cm Plaque: height 58cm, width 48.5cm, depth 0.5cm. This beautiful and very large painted porcelain plaque was made by the Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory, in the 19th century, and shows the Sacred Family...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Giltwood

World's Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais
Located in PAU, FR
Evariste Vital Luminais (1821 - 1896) "Hunters of the 16th century" Imposing Oil on canvas signed lower left Numerous exhibition labels including the Universal Exhibition in Chicag...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Niccolo Gualtieri, Florentine Conchologist/Artist, Two Framed 1742 Engravings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Niccolo Gualtieri, Florentine Conchologist/ Artist- Two Framed 1742 Italian Hand Colored Copper Bookplate Engravings- Seashells, From Gualtieri's book "Index Testarum Conchyliorum......
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Antique Print After Carlo Maratta, Virgin and Child, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of the Virgin and Child Fine Steel engraving Published by Virtue, London circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes
Located in London, GB
These three circular copper panels were crafted in the 19th century in France. They are decorated with biblical and Christian themes taken from the lives of King Solomon (d. 931 BC) ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Copper

Bas-Relief Artwork of Cherubic Figures C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall hanging that depicts a bas-relief artwork featuring cherubic figures, inspired by Renaissance art. The relief is made plaster and horse hair and has an aged patina. The scene ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Oil on copper 800 Christ in the house of Martha with Mary and Lazarus
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Oil on copper 800 Christ in the house of Martha with Mary and Lazarus - A work of rare beauty The 1800 oil on copper Christ in Martha's House with Mary and Lazarus is an extraordina...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Copper

Johann Georg Rosenberg (1739-1808) Hand Colored Engravings, Berlin & Amsterdam
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"Grand Place du Chateau et de la Rue Royale prise du Coee des Arcades". A view of the Berlin city square with the old neoclassical palace decorated with sculptures along the roof and...
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18th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Gesso, Glass, Giltwood, Paper

The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed panel of The Betrothal and Love of Joseph and Mary mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a walnut wood hand-finished frame.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

19th century Bas-Relief by Peter Nocker after Hans Holbein's Darmstadter Madonna
Located in Troy, NY
Exquisitely carved small bas-relief after a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543) Signed P. Nocker. Peter Nocker, Austrian, (1826-1880) (see Benezit dictionary of artists)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Fruitwood

Deruta Maiolica Moulded Plate Probably 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A DERUTA MAIOLICA MOULDED PLATE Probably 19th Century. Painted with kneeling Cupid on a rock holding a heraldic shield surrounded by a seascape with...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Tin

Original Antique Print After Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Leonardo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IX, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Ecce Homo After Carlo Dolci. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Carlo Dolci Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of A Music Party After Titian. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Titian Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Our Lady of Peace Italian Renaissance Religious Painting, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th-century Italian Renaissance oil painting of Our Lady of Peace, depicting Mary in red and green robes holding the Christ Child and a white dove. Against a dark, atmospheric ba...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Renaissance carved volcanic stone fireplace -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
renaissance fireplace, carved fireplace, travertine fireplace, stone fireplace, stone fireplace facing, marble fireplace, carved frieze fireplace Fireplace cladding carved on antique...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Stone

Original Antique Print of Cupid After E.Sirani. C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of cupid Fine steel engraving after E.Sirani Published C.1870 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size
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1870s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Renaissance Style Porcelain Portrait with Enamel by Lamy
By Lamy
Located in London, GB
Antique Renaissance style porcelain portrait with enamel by Lamy French, circa 1880 Measures: Frame height 52cm, width 49cm, depth 3cm Plaque height 33cm, width 30m, depth 0.5cm This unusually contemporary style porcelain plaque is a beautiful example of French eclectic...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Enamel

Original Antique Print of The Vision of St.Jerome After Parmigianino. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Parmigianino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

'The Market Square at Pirna' - Antique Engraving - Germany - 18th/19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
'The Market Square at Pirna' (After Bernardo Bellotto) - Antique copper plate engraving on paper - titled (in German) in pencil lower left - signe...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Mary Magdalen After Domenichino. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving. Published by Sangster, London. circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Morroni & Tega Gualdo Tadino Rinascimental Italian Majolica Pair of Plates
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Majolica plates. Rinascimental décor. Perfect condition.
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1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Majolica

Leandro Bassano - 17th century - Portrait of a Savant
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Leandro Bassano (Bassano del Grappa 1557 - Venise 1662) Portrait of a savant Venise, XVI century Oil on canvas; modern frame. Measures: 117 x 88 ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Large Vintage Oval Relief Plaque, English, Stone, Decorative, After Jasperware
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage oval relief plaque. An English, reconstituted stone decorative frieze in the manner of Jasperware, dating to the late 20th century, circa...
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1980s British Vintage Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Stone

16th Century Silk Lampas Ecclesiastic Cope
Located in Canterbury, GB
Exceptionally rare antique Cope Large and impressive Beautiful Silk Lampas skillfully hand woven in crimson / pink silk upon an opulent gold metallic gro...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Original Antique Print of The Holy Family After Raphael. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Raphael Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Renaissance wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Sinke & Van Tongeren, Albrecht Dürer, Royal Vienna Porcelain, and Schumacher. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $285,000 while the average work can sell for $2,161.

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