Gilt Wall Decorations

Abstract Expressionist Print, by Robert Motherwell, American, circa 1967. This work is from the limited edition portfolio "In Memory of My Feelings: A Selection of Poems by Frank O'Hara". Only 2500 were printed. This example has been professionally framed under UV resistant glass in a 19th Century gilt frame.

A beautiful antique German hand-painted Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, circa 1880. The plaque was produced by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (which was the Royal porcelain factory in ...

Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique painting on canvas. Created in Holland circa 1860 and set in the original carved gil...

Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of antique paintings on copper. Created in Holland circa 1860 and set in their original carved gilt frames, each painting depicts...

American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.  

Decorate an office, hallway or powder room with this elegant pair of antique paintings. Created in France circa 1860, and signed on the back (unreadable), each painting is set in an ...

Mid-Century Modern Ignis Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ignis modern wall decor is inspired by the inner fire that fuels love and passion, with an organic design that personifies the glowing and burning flame within this emotion. Crafted in Patagonia granite...

Early Giovanni Battista Piranesi Castel Sant'Angelo Veduti Di Roma Wall Decor . Large 18th Century Etching / Engraving Of The Ruins Of Rome An Early Print Of Castle Saint Angelo By G...

Pair of magnificent, large gilt and hand-carved wooden wall brackets in the Baroque/ Rococo style featuring elaborate and elegant foliate scrolls, measuring 22 by 14 1/2 by 10 inche...

The Man and the Big Blonde is an original lithograph in colors on wove paper by Dutch-American artist Willem de Kooning,1982. Signed in print. Condition re...

A pair of elliptical reliefs dating to circa 1850, these French plaques depict various stages in the life of St. Louis. The metallic reliefs, which are signed “Justin” in the lower left, are wonderful three-dimensional renderings surrounded by gold matte with a deep cavetto and encased within wood and glass frames with deep undercut moldings. One scene represents the arrival of Louis IX, King of France (later canonized as St Louis), at the royal chapel known as Sainte-Chapelle. Commissioned by Louis in the mid-1200s, the Gothic shrine...

A lovely pair of vintage Italian gilded wood wall brackets or shelves from Florence, Italy, circa 1950. These stylish brackets have hand carved scroll designs and beautiful gilt pati...

A Unique Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Hanging Wall Sculptures Depicting a beautiful scantily clad woman, hands raised above her head, standing on a designed sp...

Decorate a dining room table or an office with this elegant antique French oil on canvas painting. Set in the original carved gilt frame, the art ...

Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back. Framed oil on wooden panel, Madonna and child, after Italian Nicolo Barabino (1833-1891). The original...

One of a kind gilt iron sunflower wall mirror / wall sculpture, France, 1950s. This spectacular wall mirror has an eye-catching flower shaped design with Handcrafted in gilt iron. ...

A Marvelous 19th Century Italian Oil on Canvas titled "The Cardinal's Present" by Arturo Ricci. This oil on canvas is truly incredible and one of Ricci's best works of art. The sce...

This exquisite 19th-century French toleware tray is a remarquable piece of artistry and craftsmanship. This tray is both functional and decorative, making it a versatile addition to ...

A delicate study in nature’s quiet elegance, this midcentury Japanese botanical print captures the serene beauty of blooming white flowers ne...

Beautiful antique crucifix cross in cloisonné arabesque and floral shaped enamel and gilt bronze by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry. Signed F. Barbedienne. France 19th century. Tr...

A black-yellow, dark green antique Austrian still life oil on canvas painting depicting a clear glass vase with many flowers painted by Franz Xaver Pieler in a hand carved, original gilded wood frame, in good condition. The colorful painting depicts a dining table in a DIM room, representing the 19th...

17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista . Circa 1600’s important Painting Oil on Canvas painting of a boy with a bird, in original Hand carved...

Diminutive Gilt Iron Two-Tier Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Bowie USA, Circa 1970s, Unmarked. A fine example of William Bowie's precisionly made two tier starburst wall sculptu...

A 19th century oil painting of Galileo, after the antique by Justus Sustermans in 1636. In British School style, this portrait displays the renowned characters wise expression, wide...

Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant pair of antique paintings; crafted in France and set in the original carved giltwood frame, each canvas features a nicely dressed p...

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1960s Italian giltwood wall corner shelf or wall console. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. Made of hand carved wood...

La Tapisserie Gothique, par Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins, by E. Planès, Directeur de la Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins. Published by Albert Morancé...

Vintage oil pastel drawing on colored paper - lake and mountain view in winter - unsigned - vintage gilt wood frame - unsigned - Canada - mid 20th ...

Pair of 1700s Italian Wall Decorative Panels, a pair of blue laquer vertical frieze dating back to late 18th century, with a stunning  hand-carved gilded relief  candelabra decoratio...

Pair of tiger and lion Art Deco framed paintings. Oil on panel. Beautiful carved wood frames.

Pair of 19th century Italian gilt wall brackets. Brackets have beautifully carved and painted acanthus leaves topped with a flat shelf. Wonderful old patina. Brass hardware is affixe...

Oil on canvas impressionist winter landscape by Robert A. Waltsak (American b. 1944). Mr. Waltsak grew up in Newark, New Jersey and at an early age gravitated to the arts, studying at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, The School of Visual Arts in New York, and later at the Ridgewood Art Institute where he remains a popular fixture. Waltsak's award-winning paintings are held in numerous private and corporate collections and have been exhibited at the Hastings on Hudson Museum and at the Ridgewood Juried Art Show. He has been represented by galleries in New Jersey, New York, and ConnecticutRobert Alan Waltsak is a New Jersey Landscape...

The letter "Q" engraved by Luigi Vanvitelli on laid paper in 1771. They were commissioned by King Carlos III of Italy as part of a historical series. I...

An English oil on board painting from the late 19th century depicting a hunting scene and set in antique frame. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this o...

Interesting 19th century Folk Art painting of a young girl holding a bible. Oil on canvas with a treed landscape and blue sky. Set in a deep carved giltwood frame with repeating bord...

Set of Two Tall Italian Gilt Wood Wall Decorations. This set is impressive as wall sculptures, featuring small 5 shelves, in a living or dining room setting. Certainly a focal point ...

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Cherub & Woman in Gilt Frame C1890 Measures- 13.75"H x 11"W x 1.5"D

A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The original of this painting hangs in the Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The 'Ricci' coloration suggests a late 17th-early 18th century date. In 1715 Charles de la Fosse advised Ricci to paint only "Veroneses and no more Riccis", Venice, circa 1800. Measures: Height: 45 1/4 inches (115 cm). Width: 29 inches (73.7 cm). Frame height: 58 1/4 inches (147.9 cm). Frame width: 43 1/4 inches (109.9 cm). Frame depth: 5 1/4 (13.3 cm). Provenance: Royal Academy of Scotland. Paolo Veronese (Born 1528, Verona, Republic of Venice - died April 9, 1588, Venice) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance in Venice, famous for paintings such as The Wedding at...

19th c., Americana, a large scale gilt and forest green painted cast plaster eagle, depicted spread-wing, with crisply detailed overlapping feathers. With mounting bracket on reverse. This is a very handsome example of an iconic form. The combination of the gilt and forest green paint is striking. Depictions of eagles can be seen across American art. The national bird of the United States, the eagle has been used as a symbol of American freedom for centuries. This is a fine example in the style of John Haley Bellamy...

A fine Franco-German 19th century oil on canvas "Portrait of a Lady" depicting an 18th century young beauty posing with a profile gaze and cur...

Decorate a study or a den with this antique chicken painting composition. Created in Belgium circa 1890, and set in the original thick carved giltwood frame, this large painting depi...

Large Mid Century Metal Sculpture of a Sailboat. Well made piece with a brutalist flair. Perfect for that sailor or person who loves to boa...

One of a kind, handcrafted display cabinet with a rare religious artefact. This excellent wall display cabinet still opens and closes perfectly and it comes with the original antique glass in the door. Finding antiques with the original glass with that beautiful ripple in it, always makes those pieces extra desirable (in our view). The striking acorn and leaf motifs in the handcrafted, molded borders of the door too are very stylish features to enjoy. Over the decades the gilding has slightly warn off, which has created a marvelous patina. Given the style, age and perfect fit, we think that this antique wall cabinet was specifically made for the rare religious fragment that it is holding. If you like this unique display cabinet then you will love the rare fragment it is holding. From the missing pieces on the sides you can see that this Virgin Mary and child Jesus plaque...

Original Modern Contemporary acrylic painting in antique frame by Shannon Weir. Signed in bottom right. This beautiful original art was made in 2022, but ...

A large French 19th century oil on canvas laid on board painting in the manner of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The oval framed canvas depicting a version of Boucher's "Venus...

Berthe Pascault (XIXth-XXth) Green Fairy with Roses Berthe Pascault La Fée Verte aux Roses Hand-painted polychromed oil on porcelain Signed lower left Original gilt wood frame Circa...

An early 19th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a large painting depicting Diana, the goddess of the hunt. Oil on canvas with vivid color, heavy craquelure, with som...

A stunning vintage Italian Rococo style giltwood wall bracket shelf with a hand carved scrolling acanthus leaf design in a lovely gilt patina. Marked "Made in Italy" on reverse. It's...

A large French 19th century oil on canvas (laid down on a masonite) "Les progrès de l'amour dans le cœur d'une jeune fille" The Progress of Love: The Lover Crowned, after Jean-Honoré...

Two framed panels by Yamamoto Shunkyo depicting a carp (koi) leaping from a river. Ink and gold leaf on paper. Instinctively brushed in a freehand s...

Beautiful oil painting on canvas, framed in an elegant carved and gilded wooden frame, complete with mirror. This work, belonging to the famous Florentine painter Raffaello Sorbi, bears the artist's signature at the bottom right and is dated 1863, placing it in his early youthful production. Sorbi's stylistic characteristics are clearly visible, in which the warm Macchiaioli tones blend with neo-Gothic and romantic subjects, taken from the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. In this case the painting portrays the meeting between Dante and Beatrice, set in Florence, in front of a church, probably the Badia Fiorentina, a place frequented by both Dante, Beatrice and their respective families. Against the backdrop of Renaissance Florence, you can see people entering and leaving the church, while on the sides of the main scene there are figures of the people and a little girl sitting on the steps. The central scene represents the meeting between a young Dante, wearing the characteristic red tunic...

Large Metal Gold Gilt Leaf Finished Longhorn Steer Wall Hanging Sculpture. Hook on back for hanging. Good overall condition, Some original patina to finish. Ready to hang

A romantic painting depicting two women sitting on the shore of a lake, looking at the sailboats. It is painted with oil on canvas. The painting is signed with E.L. Garrido. However,...

Fine quality pair of French 19th century gilt bronze (electrotype technique) relief plaques. Children in backyard farm, garden scene.

An English oil on board painting by J. Langlois from the 19th century depicting a terrier chasing a mouse. This captivating 19th-century English oil on board painting by J. Langlois ...

Sinister little watercolor on paper that asks the question, " Have you had your beautiful thought today?" The figure has a very gray green complexion complete with black bangs and me...

An antique rectangular mirror inscribed in a Pinewood, gilded frame adorned with water leaves and pearl friezes, in good condition. The mirror is consisting its original mirror glass...

A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520) The circular 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 (all high quality gilt is original) which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting, circa 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Measures: Canvas height: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Canvas width: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Painting diameter: 28 1/4 inches (71.8 cm) Frame height: 57 7/8 inches (147 cm) Frame width: 45 1/2 inches (115.6 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm).   Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...