Late 18th Century Decorative Giltwood Church Mirror with Wings and Crown

Wonderfully ornate gilt gesso over carved wood processional cross, probably northern Italy late 18th century. The large floral wreath with carved gilt ribbons, a small cross to the c...

Hand carved winged Italian Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head polychrome painted. Small hanging hook to the back of the head. Width 23 cm x Height 1...

Hand carved winged German Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head polychrome painted. Small hanging loop to the back of the head. Width 26cm, Height 19cm, ...

A beautiful and very rare early 19th century Catholic processional Crown, hand crafted in wood with applied gesso and gilt, with rich, dark jewel adornments, (some missing) in wonder...

A very beautiful 18th century giltwood molding fragment from Barcelona. A beautiful floral motif with very high gold content.

18th Century Italian Giltwood Sunburst with original gilding

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...

Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia ALIS-0008.