Early 18th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Consolle in legno scolpito e dorato. Poggia su quattro sostegni a doppia curva contrapposta terminante in corpose volute a ricciolo trattenute da mascheroni; sulle volute superiori p...

Most likely commissioned by an individual or family from the 17th or 18th century, this bleached cartouche plaque features a captivating coat of arms and monogram. Hand-carved circa ...

Pair of Italian Figural Gilt Wood Cherubs Architectural Pilaster Wall sculptures, Baroque, circa 1740. Note that the faces on theses sculptures are i...

Sculptural Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Deer Head An antique wooden carved Black Forest baroque deer head. Carved in typical abstract style of the 18th century. It features a large real deer antler trophy and rests of its original gilded finish. A great individual piece which enhances every wall decoration. A special way to present hunting trophies is to attach them to carved animal heads. This tradition exists since the Middle Ages. Even after intensive investigations, it is not yet possible to explain exactly how this happened. The carved heads are often colored and mounted on cartouches that are also carved and painted. They follow a naturalistic representation and one could think that in this way they are symbolically brought back from the abstraction of dead antlers into liveliness. Famous artists to be named are Madl in Ichenhausen, Germany and Heissl in Ebensee, Austria. Around 1900, the antler collection...

A large French gilt bronze bracket clock – symbolizing the triumphant song of the Louis XIV You will discover the full Baroque style of the reign of King Louis XIV through this large French Gilt bronze ebony marquetry bracket clock. The inner core of the clock is ebony. The outside of the clock is inlaid with extremely delicate and skillful gilt bronze in the motifs. Ormolu combined with ebony will make the clock shine in the middle of the room. This cartel clock makes a strong visual impression because the two colors of gold and black blend together to enhance the typical beauty of the luxurious Boulle style. These are also prominent colors that are often loved by Boulle – the master of marquetry. If you want to own a bracket clock inspired by the symmetrical style of the Louis XIV period, don't miss this sophisticated product. Atop the clock is an image of Pheme - a messenger sent by Zeus with free wings and a trumpet. Pheme is an image that symbolizes fame. The bottom of the clock shows the meticulousness in the creative thinking of the artisan by arranging the floral motifs smartly. Through the technique of marquetry as well as thanks to the skillful hands and creativity of artisan Noel Mornanh Paris, this wall clock brings unexpected majesty and regalness. An antique clock is bordered around the front face with a flower and acanthus leaf motif. The four lower corners of the clock depict the natural beauty of a woman. In the center of the clock, the image of a woman wearing a laurel wreath represents victory and glory. At the top is a sitting man representing the throne to rule the country. The inside of the clock dial is printed with very unique Roman numerals. In addition, its movement has also been overhauled to both function well and bring out the unique aesthetic and lavish beauty of this antique French cartel clock...

Produced by a master woodworker, this oak carving of two winged putti is from Provence, France. When this piece was hand-carved in the early 1700’s, the putti would have originally b...

This small fruitwood panel is a lasting remnant of a 17th century tabernacle. A tabernacle is an ornate cabinet often used in Catholic churches and typically placed above an altar. The church would place vessels related to the Eucharist, often a ciborium or a pyx, behind the door. Tabernacles usually had locking doors to keep the sacraments safe, and this little board was likely inset within a larger molding on the front door. The panel has been hand carved in highly detailed relief by a master woodworker. A large cross that terminates in curled acanthus leaves dominates the façade. Beneath the crossbar is a pair of S-scroll acanthus branches, one on each side of the cross. You can display this very old fragment...

17th century Italian carved and gilded boiserie panel with cherubs flanking a polychrome and gilt cartouche.

A finely carved Baroque oak armorial coat of arms with a winged putto as crest, the arms held inside a scrolled cartouche with a fruit garland below centered with a pomegranate. Two ...

This hand carved wooden overdoor dates to the early 1700s as shown by its main motif at the center. It is called a bat’s wing motif and was used on furniture during the Regence Period, 1700-1723. It is centered within a stylized cartouche, being held by two draped cherubs, one on either side. The shaped base is decorated with C-Scroll motifs. Overdoors were used most often in wooden paneled rooms...

Antique panel hand painted on wood, green background with Italian landscape painting also suitable as a headboard or as a decorative painting, Italy, 1700.

A fragment of 18th century wood clapboard siding with hand cut nails, the rectangular overlapping boards with wonderful age and patina, from a Hampton New Hampshire farm...