18th Century French Carved Walnut Panel of Saint Radegonde and The Grand’Goule

At over four feet wide, this winged angel carving has an impressive span. Hand-carved in walnut in France during the 1600’s, the sculpture depicts the i...

This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy families. Over time, barometers began to be viewed as works of art and could be found in middle class homes throughout Europe. The highly detailed crown of our apparatus depicts a footed vase bursting with a floral display. The garland trails down in an arch shape until it reaches an angular platform adorned with molding and vertical fluting. The flowered swag continues behind the platform, transitioning into a pair of gadrooned leaves. Each gadrooned leaf terminates in a husked cornucopia overflowing with laurel leaves. A large circular barometer dial is positioned in between the cornucopias. Under the barometer is a looping lambrequin that borders the top half of the thermometer. A pair of gadrooned leaves runs behind and through the lambrequin, flanking the lower half of the thermometer. A fluted base beneath the thermometer sits in a gadrooned cup. The detail of the carvings on this late 18th century Parisian...

Neoclassicism was a movement in history that was inspired by culture from classical antiquity, specifically the ancient Roman and Greek Empires. In France, this movement coincided wi...

large French trophy panel, glorifying the attributes of agriculture, that was hand-carved in bas relief during the 1900’s. Trophy plaques became popula...

This exquisite set of two carved walnut architectural panels from France showcases the evolution of artistic styles from the 16th to the 18th century. The 18th-century panel, adorned...

A pair of slim carved and gilded chestnut architectural panels. Both vigorously carved in high relief from a single section of chestnut with its first gilded finish still in place, ...

Unique carved Folk Art panel, dated 1768, depicting a double portrait of mythological kings, whimsically portrayed in miniature stature with protruding...

A French Louis XVI period painted and hand carved wooden boiseries panel from the late 18th century, with monogram, swag and fruit motifs. Born in France during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite painted boiseries features a central monogram set inside an oval medallion, accented with a swag adorned with delicate fruits in its extremities. Ribbon-tied at the top, the carved panel charms us with its perfectly harmonious décor and soft color, framed with rais-de cœur motifs. Hung anywhere in a room, perhaps above a chest-of-drawers, side table or credenza, this Louis XVI 18th century painted...