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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
Antoine Lafrery Set of 6 Engraving "Speculun Romanae Magnificen" 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful and very rare set of six engravings extracted from the work entitled “speculun romanae superbeiae” produced between 1554 and 1573 by An...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

History of Italian Renaissance Art Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
History of Italian Renaissance Art hardcover – January 1, 1969 by Frederick Hartt (Author), Color and B&W Illustration. History of Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Jesus And The Samaritan After Annibale Carracci.C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Annibale Carracci Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

16th Century, Pair of Italian Small Carved Walnut Doors
Located in IT
Pair of small carved walnut doors, 16th century, central Italy This pair of small doors was made in the sixteenth century, in central Italy, in carved walnut. The decoration provides...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Attrib. Eduard Baldus copper print plate titled, "The Peace"
By Edouard Baldus
Located in Kingston, NY
The copper engraving plate is titled "The Peace, " which is attributed to Edouard Baldus, who signed the work. This plate was used to create eng...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Copper

Spanish Renaissance Style Ship Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (20th century) copper wall plaque of Man of War ship.  
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20th Century Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Copper

Italian Renaissance Style Framed Print of Andreas Cellarius' Celestial Map, Titl
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting how the Sun, Moon and other planets revolves around the Earth
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Schumacher x Johnson Hartig Modern Toile Wallpaper in Pink and Black
Located in New York, NY
This layered, mystically-inflected toile based on Renaissance drawings feels of-the-moment, thanks to a head-turning scale and a room-enveloping repeat. Since Schumacher was found...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

19th Century Italian Hand Colored Engraving of Flowers in an Inlaid Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Italian hand colored engraving print of flowers with Latin names within inlaid frame (late 18/19th Century).  
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Flemish 16th century Madonna in a Rose Garden
Located in Seaford, GB
The Madonna and Child Oil Painting in a Rose Garden – Flemish (Ambrosius Benson School) Late 16th Century/ Early 17th Century Flemish Oil Painting on Oak Panel Artist & Background This exquisite Flemish Renaissance Madonna and Child oil painting, titled Madonna and Child in a Rose Garden, is attributed to a follower of Ambrosius Benson (circa late 16th - early 17th century). Benson, originally from Lombardy, Italy, became a renowned master painter in Bruges, Flanders, in the early 1500s.. Key Features of This Madonna and Child Painting: Period & Style – Late 16th-century Flemish School, influenced by Gerard David and Leonardo da Vinci. Medium – Oil on oak panel, a signature technique of Flemish masters. Composition – The Virgin Mary and Christ Child are set in a serene rose garden, symbolising purity and divine love. Influence – This artwork reflects both Netherlandish precision and Lombard artistic traditions. Provenance & Demand: Benson’s followers were widely sought after, and his compositions commanded high market value among collectors. Antique Hand-Carved Frame Old Master Madonna and Child Artwork This painting is housed in an original 17th-century hand-carved wooden frame featuring a classic egg-and-dart motif. Condition Report Conservation Status: Professionally cleaned. Historical Cracking: Some age-related panel cracks are common in antique oil paintings. Restoration: Minor retouching to the Madonna’s face, enhancing original details. Why Invest in Flemish Renaissance Art? Historical Significance – Works by Ambrosius Benson’s followers remain highly collectable in the art market. Museum-Quality Piece – Suitable for private collectors, investors, and art connoisseurs. European Heritage – A fine example of an Old Master religious painting...
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1610s Belgian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Oak, Paint

1460 c Israhel van Meckenem, Burial of Christ, metalcut, mid-15th Century
Located in Norwich, GB
Attributed to the "Meister der Berliner Passion" from his Kleine Passion. It is now considered almost certain that the Meister der Berliner Passion was in fact Israhel van Meckenem ...
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Jousting Knights on Checkered Ground Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Century) painting of two knights on horseback engaged in jousting against a black and beige chequered ground, on unframed canvas with scalloped edges ...
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20th Century Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

American Landscape Portrait Canadian Goose Signed Lithograph by Helen Rundell
By Helen Rundell
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
American landscape portrait "Canadian Goose" hand-signed original lithograph by Helen Rundell. This lithograph is numbered 13/250 on the bottom left corner of the piece, and hand sig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Lead

After Carlo Dolci. End 19th/beg 20th century, Oil on Canvas, Italy
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
After Carlo Dolci. Beautiful oil on canvas depicting the Annunciation, Tuscan School, Italy in the Renaissance style. The painting is distinguished by its finesse of execution and i...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Antique Belgian Tapestry. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous Antique Belgian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Belgium, Circa date: 16th century. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m ...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wool

After Carracci, Atlantes from the Farnese Palace, 2 Engravings, 17th Century ?
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This pair of engravings is made in the sanguine style, using red chalk. They represent the preparatory work for the Atlanteans of the Farnese Gallery in Rome, according to Carracci. ...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Italian Renaissance Shield Cross Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Cent) shield form wall plaque with a white cross on a red background.
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paint

19th Century Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Brass Embossed Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19th century) square black framed brass embossed wall plaques with scene of 17th Century men & women.  
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Brass

16th Century Castelli Italian Maiolica Farnese alla turchina Dish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An extraordinary azure maiolica dish in the Farnese service, made by Castelli d'Abuzzo between 1580 and 1589. In the peak of the High Renaissance, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese commissioned a dinner service from the Castelli maiolica...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Maiolica

Set of 3 Italian Renaissance Celestial Lithographs of the Universe
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Italian Renaissance framed celestial lithographs featuring early beliefs of the solar system (PRICED AS SET) (Available individually...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Broadside Dance of Death, “Stirb…”, Conrad Meyer, Master Engraving
By J. Meyer
Located in Norwich, GB
Dance of Death Broadside Todtentanz Einblattdruck Meyer, Conrad 1618-1689 Stirb, eh du sterbst, dass nicht verderbst [Der Todesengel zwischen Laste...
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1650s Swiss 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

Italian Renaissance Style Framed Print Of A Celestial Map
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting the beliefs of the Earth is the center of the universe with the Sun and planet rotating around
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20th Century Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Italian Renaissance Wall Plaque With a Two White Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) wall plaque with two white Pariun like rectanglar engraved plaques of Grecian men with horses and carriages in a gilt and black mablized frame
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Italian Renaissance Style Framed Print Of A Celestial Map "Tychonic Planisphere"
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting the beliefs of the Earth is stationary at the center of the planetary system with the Sun and Moon revolving the E...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Brass

After Carracci, Atlantes from the Farnese Palace, 2 Engravings, 17th Century ?
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
These engravings, imitating the red chalk technique, represent the preparatory work for the Atlantes in the Farnese Gallery in Rome, according to Carracci. There we find the mentions...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Jacquie Jacobs, 'Self Portrait', Scraped Oil Stick Drawing, Canada, C. 1977
Located in Chatham, ON
JACQUIE JACOBS - 'Self Portrait - Introspective' - Fine Mid Century scraped oil stick drawing on paper - completed when the artist studied in Italy (...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper, Crayon

English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style carved stripped wood wall shelf with head of bearded man wearing crown (19/20th Cent.)
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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood

Christ with bonds, Venetian work from the second half of the 15th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Venetian work, second half of the 15th century Tempera on panel 34 x 23 cm An episode from the Passion of Christ during the trial of Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator, concerning ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood

17th Century Tuscan Angel Shelf Carved from Single Block of Walnut Circa 1680
Located in Encinitas, CA
17th Century Tuscan Angel Shelf Carved from Single Block of Walnut Circa 1680. Wonderful hand-carved walnut shelf in the shape of an angel; the top hinged ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Matthaus Seutter, Framed 1730 Color Engraving Map of "Belgium Fonderatum"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Label on verso. From Grosser Atlas. The name Belgium comes from the ancient designation "Gallis Belgica". Figural decoration upper left. M. Seutter was a famed German mapmaker in the...
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18th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Brass

Camino scolpito su travertino romano in stile rinascimentale
Located in Tarquinia, IT
camino rinascimentale, camino scolpito, camino in travertino, camino in pietra, rivestimento camino in pietra, camino in marmo. Rivestimento per camino scolpito su travertino romano ...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Travertine

Antique Map Of Lovanium By Bleau Circa 1640
Located in Brussels, Brussels
map of the brabent of leuven (Belgium) circa 1640 by Bléau. Bléau was well known for antique atlas that he draw during the 17 century beautiful map, double page folded in the middle,...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf by Niagara Furniture is a great accessory that is both useful and decorative. Created from the finest mahogany solids and ...
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2010s Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Barbotine Ceramic Chargers with King Francois I
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful pair of antique Majolica platters were sculpted in France, circa 1850. Both plates, decorated in the Renaissance style, are heavily sculpted on the perimeter with overlaid leaf decor. The plates depict Francois I, King of France, and his second wife, Eleanor of Austria. The wall platters are in excellent condition with rich colors in a deep blue and pale green palette. Francois I (1494-1547) was the first king of France from the house of Valois...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Majolica

'Una Gitana' A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Una Gitana' A Large Berlin (KPM) Porcelain Plaque After Angelo Asti (1847-1903), depicting a portrait of a beautiful young woman in profile wearing a red cap. In an oval giltwood f...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Hans Sebald Beham (1500 Nuremberg - 1550 Frankfurt am Main) “Judicium des Paris”
Located in Münster, DE
Hans Sebald Beham (1500 Nuremberg - 1550 Frankfurt am Main) “Judicium des Paris”, The Judgement of Paris, original copperplate engraving, framed behind glass, 1546, dated in the cane...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Fine Pair of Large 19th C Italian Carved and Gilt Wall Brackets with a Cherub
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of 19th century Italian giltwood carved cherub wall brackets. Hand carved with a large cherub holding up the top shelf. Elaborately ca...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Schumacher x Johnson Hartig Modern Toile Wallpaper in Yellow
Located in New York, NY
This layered, mystically-inflected toile based on Renaissance drawings feels of-the-moment, thanks to a head-turning scale and a room-enveloping repeat. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation. A passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty are woven into everything we do. Wallcoverings Product details Schumacher collection: Johnson Hartig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Sevres Porcelain Painting Of Raphael's Madonna By Marcel Prunier
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Sèvres enamelled porcelain scene, inspired on the well-known Raphael painting from 1513, that shows the Madonna of Segiore. It depicts the Christ Child being embraced by Mary, who ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Scrap Wood

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

Large Bas-relief Wall Plaque Portrait of Michelangelo Antique 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
The mid-19th century witnessed a resurgence of interest in classical art and the veneration of its masters. Among these luminaries, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475 –...
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1850s Unknown Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Brass

Painted Canvas of a Renaissance Style Woman Portrait, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas figuring a side view of a woman portrait in the Renaissance style. She wears a black dress with a gilt collar, belt with gilt flower motifs, grey sleeves adorned wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Large Oil Portrait of Victor-amédée King of Sardinia
Located in Southall, GB
A large oil portrait of Victor-amédée king of Sardinia, circa 1718 "Victor Amadeus II" Victor Amadeus II (Vittorio Amedeo Francesco; 14 May 1666 – ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paint

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

Antique Italian Figurative Pietra Dure Panel
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian figurative pietra dure panel Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 18cm, width 14cm, depth 1cm This beautiful pietra dure panel depicts in the Renaissance style...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Marble

Madonna Enthroned with the Child Christ, 17th Century, Gold Gilded on Wood Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beautifully adorned with punch work. She is framed by a hand-carved gold gilded and velvet lined frame and sitting on a hand-carved matching base. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a contemporary hand-finished wood molding.
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

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

Qniuue 16 Century Panel
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
A unique collectors piece. A wooden panel from the middle-ages circa 1550.The panel is from walnut and framed with a Renaissance ornament. A shield with broken tymphane. This amazi...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Walnut

Christopher Draghi "Almatea 2" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2006. Titled, "Almatea 2," the photograph is available framed and unframed. Each print is signed and dated ...
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2010s American Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Christopher Draghi, "Corine" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2009. Titled, "Corine," Each print is signed and dated by the photographer. Artist Bio: Christopher D...
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2010s Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Saint Matthias the Apostle
Located in Buxton, GB
This Huge Unique French Oil Painting features a captivating scene of Saint Matthias in bold coloured hues. Measuring 2m x 1.5m in size, this canvas mural is the perfect addition to a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Christopher Draghi, "Armor 29" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2011. Titled, "Armor 29," Each print comes with a 1.5cm white border and is signed and dated by the photogr...
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2010s American Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Nicolas de Larmessin Etching, Habit de Ceinturier
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Ceinturier. 20th century print. Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long...
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20th Century French Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Antique Limoges Enamel Plaque of Christ on the Road to Calvary
Located in London, GB
Antique Limoges enamel plaque of Christ on the road to Calvary French, late 19th century Measures: Frame: Height 38cm, width 45cm, depth 7cm Plaque: Height 22cm, width 29cm This vibrantly painted Limoges enamel plaque depicts Christ carrying the cross...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Enamel

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

Renaissance Revival Pietra Serena Carved High Relief Plaque
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptional high relief Renaissance Revival carved black Pietra Serena panel. The right facing profile bust of a lady in front of a garland of flowers and leaves suspended above ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Slate

Pair of Portraits on Ivory 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of portraits on ivory. Old renascentist portraits on ivory plate with golden wooden frame. Each measures: 21x21 and 11x11 cm. Good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paint

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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