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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 gilt wood 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. A retailer's label reads " Fred K/ Keer's Sons - Framers and Fine Art Dealers - 917 Broad St. Newark, N.J." - Another label from the gilder reads "Carlo Bartolini - Doratore e Verniciatori - Via Maggio 1924 - Firenze". Circa: 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Canvas diameter: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Frame height: 54 inches (137.2 cm) Frame width: 42 1/2 inches (108 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/2 inches (14 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...

A striking Japonist wall clock crafted in dark carved wood, adorned with inlaid panels of deep green hardstone. The radiating fan-shaped structure is enriched with fantastical and my...

A corbel or wall bracket of monumental proportions, finely carved in the Regency manner, carefully gilded with a contrasting black platform.

Antique Polish Icon of The Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates (our best hypothesis). Our purported Antique Polish Icon of the Orthodox Icon of Saint Theodore the General, Commander, S...

A monumental 19th century French hand carved white marble architectural bas-relief depicting two floating cherubs / cupids supporting a cartouche. The cartouche centered by a detaile...

A charming early 19th Century oil on canvas of a large country house in parkland, with sheep, cattle and a pair of swans on a river with a gentleman fishing. Circa 1830. In the manne...

American Country style (20th Century) carved and painted wall plaque of Revolutionary soldier with drum. (Related Item: 036345D).

A rice granary door from the Batak Tribes people of Lake Toba, central Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. ...

Portrait of a Lady American Painter Wall Mount Art Decorative Painting Framed LA , SIGNED & DATED by Robert Rylend (1873-1951) American Artist. Portrait of Irene Dobson , 1914 Robert Knight Ryland (American, 1873–1951). At the beginning of World war I , this painting piece of wall art was signed on the canvas 1914 , with a carved giltwood simple frame . pure elegance that goes with modern and traditional design alike . on the frame someone carved on it in 1948 , right after the end of world war II . Ryland American painter also worked for the Tiffany Studios . his painting “ Morning with Snow ” 25 X 20 inches Sold $12,500 in 2019 it's a stunning piece of Art to add to your special collection, add a touch of color and charm to your home. It is very decorative and versatile, it can go in a bedroom a living room , office , entry . or simply mounted on top of your fireplace as a focal point. The frame is beautiful with some cracks and losses as seen in the pictures over Decades of elements, overall good condition. Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. This painting is timeless , it can be in a traditional décor as well as a farm, a winery , a modern house , midcentury. A great gift idea for a house warming, or to add to your collection of unique beautiful happy Artwork. Biography Robert Ryland...

A boldly carved eagle wall shelf, c.1860-80, Black Forest. Carved from linden wood. Beneath the shelf a spread eagle above a festoon of fruits & leav...

Continental landscape oil painting of a pastoral mill scene in a carved gilt wood frame

A pair of antique carved wooden architectural panels from the 19th century, with traces of original paint. This exquisite pair of antique carved wooden panels from the 19th century, ...

Luxurious & romantic French Renaissance revival Wall cabinet / small cabinet , richly carved & decorated with brass. Very nice craftsmanship with impressive carvings. When opened...

On a road trip from LA to Seattle, while passing through a small village on the Oregon coast, my fiance and I decided to stop by the Salishan Lodge to view the architecture and the a...

Contemporary Breeze Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Breeze modern wall decor captures the essence of a massive, crashing whi...

A carved fir wood bas-relief depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary. Adorned with the sacred inscription 'Regina Pacis', this piece evokes the serenity and maternal protection of t...

A Pair of Italian Gilt Carved and Mirrored Wall Brackets Mid-Century. The hand carved Florentine brackets feature fluted details and a patinated finish. Each wall shelf is ready to h...

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

3 Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) small oak carved wall plaques with Renaissance figures. (PRICED EACH).  

Beautiful oil painting on panel depicting Christ, made with a chalky preparation which gives brightness and depth to the figure. The work can be attributed to a Venetian painter or o...

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique . Freestanding hand carved pine wood clock with all the original mechanics and hardware , weights rack...

A very Fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Vernis Martin Stylefl fireplace screen. The rectangular carved giltwood panel surmounted with four circular oil paintings...

This pair of 19th-century oil portraits presents Adam Franz Bernhard, Baron von Hirschberg (1783–1864), and his wife, Charlotte Baroness von Hirschberg (1792–1857). Both are depicted...

Pair of English Nobel figural oil on canvas oval portraits of male posing with hunting canine companions and female sitting in garden posing with flowers and lamb. Paintings have bee...

Pair of framed neoclassical engravings, after works painted by Jean Jacques François Le Barbier (1738 - 1826) and engraved by Jean-Jacques Avril (1744-1831), dated 1789 for the paint...

An Italian 18th century grand-scale gilded and painted wood pediment fragment. This antique architectural fragment from Italy has a greatly spanning ...

This 19th century impressionist painting was crafted in France, circa 1890. Set in a carved giltwood frame, the artwork painted on canvas, illustrates a picturesque, countryside landscape scene with people, chickens, a village and its road in the foreground. The oil on canvas is signed on the back in the lower left corner, Eugene Galien-Laloue (see last picture). There is also a printed version of the artist name in the top left corner, printed Galien-Laloue (see second to last picture). The artwork is in excellent condition with rich, sensational colors; it would make a lovely addition to a library, den, or living room. Canvas relined. We thank Mr. Noé Willer for confirming the authenticity of this work, which appears in his archives of the artist. Eugène Galien-Laloue (1854-1941) was a French artist of French-Italian parents. He was a popularizer of landscape and street scenes, usually those illustrating autumn or winter settings. His paintings of the early 1900s accurately represent the era in which he lived: a happy, bustling Paris during la Belle Époque. His paintings regularly include horse-drawn carriages, trolley cars and its first omnibuses. Galien-Laloue's works are valued not only for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musée des Beaux-Arts, La Rochelle, Mulhouse, France. A typical Galien Laloue...

PAIR of Rustic Adirondack style (1940s) mezzotint hunt scene pictures framed in carved bark (PRICED AS PAIR) (Similar pair: 056178)

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...

English Oil on canvas Whippet landscape painting in the original gilt burl walnut frame. Early 19th Century

An older small scale mask carved and painted white (now worn) with painted blue and black features and a black top knot. Marked on interior tape, “Yoruba”. The Mask with good age, fa...

This pair of 1840s portraits depicts a Dutch gentleman and lady of notable status. The gentleman wears a white shirt with high collar, black silk necktie, and a gold brooch, reflecti...

An antique Batak temple mask hand-carved of wood from the 20th century. This tall mask was hand-carved of wood in Sumatra, Indonesia. The mask adopts an abst...

English fairground panel We share what we love, and we love this very well carved turn off the century fairground rounders panel/frieze, depicting a...

Manner of Titian (Tiziano Vecelli - Italian, 1485-1576) An Oil on Canvas "Sleeping Cupid" within a gilt and black decorated gesso frame. A label on reve...

A rare Flora de Madera wall panel by renowned California designer Evelyn Ackerman, produced by ERA Industries in the 1960s. This sculptural bas-relief depicts a stylized female figure holding a flower, surrounded by Ackerman’s signature geometric border—an iconic example of mid-century West Coast modernism. What sets this piece apart is its Hydastone construction—a high-strength, gypsum-based casting material used for a limited number of Ackerman’s panels...

Vague, sculpted wood panel made with Douglas-fir wood is a piece from Etienne Moyat, represented by Galerie Negropontes in Paris, France. Etienne...

Decorate a wall with this elegant pair of antique walnut corbels. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1860, each fruitwood wall bracket features a motif reminiscent of classical or Roc...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded fragment artifact with phantom quartz and mounted on raw agate. The piece originally comes from a historical church ...

Set in carved gilt wood frames and signed in the lower right and left corner by american artist Robert Lebron, each mid-century art work is painted on canvas and depicts a typical Parisian scene in the style of Edouard Cortes or Galien Laloue. One scene depicts the Place de la Madeleine and the other Place de la Paix with the Opera in the background. Both paintings are in excellent condition with rich and vivid colors. Robert Lebron (1928-2013) was an American impressionist artist. He was born in New York City, where he attended New York City's High School of Music and Arts. He also went on to study at the Art's Students' League for five years. Lebron developed his own personal technique after several extensive stays in Europe, relying on the use of a palette knife rather than brushes. Lebron has painted in Europe, particularly London and Paris, in Italy and Spain, in Canada and Mexico. He won such awards as the Forbes Magazine Award (travel grant), and he has had one-man shows at the Galeria Studio in Madrid and in New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois and in his home city ( NYC). Most of his paintings feature favorite characters from his childhood including a tiny dog present in most of his paintings, inspired by the comic strip Dickie Dare. His paintings of the Donner Party are exhibited at the Emigrant...

Asian-style Koi fish Wall Sculpture beautifully handcrafted in a red cherry wood carving capturing the fluid motion of Koi fish swimming upstream. Each fish is intricately detailed, ...

Very ancient and very important portal in walnut wood, richly carved by hand with bambocci and columns typical of the time, built entirely by hand by Italian artists in the 16th cent...

This fanciful pair of hand carved, gilded, and polychrome figural wall brackets were made in the 19th Century in Venice, Italy. They feature fanc...

Interesting Mid-Century Modern art work of camelia-like flowers that are both carved and painted on wood. Unframed. The signature states the artist is ...

Vintage French Louis XV-style (20th Century) stained oak wall plaque carved with scrolls and laurels, framing a central still life oil painting of a floral arrangement. (Similar piec...

Italian Rococo Revival (19/20th Cent) carved gilt wood wall bracket shelf with a white marble top. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Four rectangular wooden molds, carved and framed. The molds show signs of wormholes, with some dated 1836.

18th Century Oil on Canvas Heraldic Funerary Hatchment Painting, Memento Mori Painting, Vanitas Skull Painting, Vanitas Painting. A large high quality 1...

Decorate an office or study with this antique oil on canvas painting. Created in Italy, and signed by the artist Stefano Novo, the painting is set in a highly decorative frame, with ...

Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz Switzerland. Fully carved from solid ...

This early 19th century Biedermeier portrait painting features a German gentleman. He is wearing a dark green frock coat and white shirt with an upstanding collar and a white silk ti...

This Beautiful 19th century bas relief carving depicts a portrait of Venus and a cherub, framed beautifully in a gilded wood Rococo frame. The...

These unusual Bowsprits are John Haley Bellamy quality, intricately carved, tapered boards with traces of colored paint in the recessed portions. La...

Set in the original carved gilt frames, these beautiful antique paintings were created in France, circa 1770. The first composition titled "...

19th Century Tramp Art wall hanging rack with carved crossed sticks and carved rosettes on one side.

Set of 4 wooden carve panels

A pair of American horizontal oil on canvas paintings from the late 19th century, depicting horse races and set inside giltwood frames. This captivating pair of late 19th-century Ame...

A large scale antique Tudor / Jacobean revival oak wall panel carved with the date '1868' among various floral and geometric carved panels. This stunning period oak panel was reclaim...

Exquisite 19th century Spanish colonial wall cabinet with a striking dark patina & carved knight. Very nice small antique that brings the right charm & vibe to any room. The interior has 4 compartments for storage. The cabinets door is richly decorated with a Spanish knight...

American oil on board landscape of young lady standing by rabbit in foreground with the original molded pine frame and wood backing. Early 19th century.