Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
RENAISSANCE STYLE
Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.
Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.
Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.
Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.
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Heraldic coat of arms carved on Roman travertine -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
renaissance carved coat of arms, travertine coat of arms, stone heraldic coat of arms, Renaissance carved coat of arms.
Hand-carved coat of arms on Roman travertine in Renaissance st...
Category
1990s Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Fragment
Located in San Angelo, TX
This is a beautiful 19th century Tuscan Renaissance fragment. Perfect for placement above your mantle, stove, a bed, or use it to dress up a wall b...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Four Antique Bronze Plaques Depicting Water-Nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, 19th century.
Measures: Height 47cm, width 12cm, depth 2.5cm
Finely cast in relief from patinated bronze with parcel gilt patina, these French 19th Century panels each depict a Classical female water-nymph. The relief structure and design is after four panels from the important marble fountain from the Renaissance period in Paris called the Fontaine des Innocents. This was created by the French sculptor Jean Goujon...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Renaissance-stained glass panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation'
French or Flemish, 17th century or older
A Renaissance stained glass panel, "Seven Men of Good Reputation," originating from France or Flanders, dates back to the 17th century or earlier. This exquisite 12.5-inch square window features seven vivid medallion portraits, believed to depict the Seven Deacons: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas.
Each portrait is intricately stained, enameled, and painted, capturing the rich colors and detailed expressions typical of Renaissance artistry. The Seven Deacons were pivotal figures in the early Christian church, chosen to minister to the community of believers in Jerusalem, allowing the Apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word.
This stained glass panel not only represents significant religious history but also showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. Its vibrant imagery and historical context make it a rare and valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Renaissance art and Christian history.
Whether displayed in a home, church, or museum, this historically significant...
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17th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs, San Juan and San Mateo. Polychrome wood. Possibly, Burgos school, 16th century.
Pair of carved and polychrome wood reliefs that each show a seated human figure wri...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Other
Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Attributed to Domenico di Paris, also called Domenico del Cavallo ( Monselice, documented in Ferrara between 1442 and 1501)
Madonna and The Child
Polychromed and gilded Stucco
47,5 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stucco
Framed 16th Century Italian Ivory Figure of Christ
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
16th century Italian ivory figure of Christ mounted against green felt fabric and framed in a coordinating cream frame.
This piece was once originally pa...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ivory, Felt
19th Century Renaissance Style Wall Magazine Rack in Hand Carved Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Italian renaissance style wall magazine rack, 1880. Made of solid walnut wood. Characterized by a refined and elaborate decoration carved in the wood. Many decorative eleme...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Pair of decorative Renaissance oak wooden reliefs, Europe, late 16th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Pair of decorative Renaissance oak wooden reliefs depicting two man with curly hair and a moustache.
The reliefs were probably part of a piece of furniture or architectural element.
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Category
16th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Double Eagle Cartouche Plaque in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
Reminiscent of a late 15th century coat of arms, this double eagle cartouche plaque has been hand-carved in limestone in Italy. A square top shield wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Italian Renaissance Bird and Egg Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Century) shield form wall plaque with a bird and egg having a red background.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paint
17th Century Tuscan Angel Shelf Carved from Single Block of Walnut Circa 1680
Located in Encinitas, CA
17th Century Tuscan Angel Shelf Carved from Single Block of Walnut Circa 1680.
Wonderful hand-carved walnut shelf in the shape of an angel; the top hinged ...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bas-Relief Artwork of Cherubic Figures C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall hanging that depicts a bas-relief artwork featuring cherubic figures, inspired by Renaissance art. The relief is made plaster and horse hair and has an aged patina.
The scene ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Renaissance relief - Italy, probably Rome, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance relief depicting two female figures dressed in a chiton
Italy, probably Rome, 16th century
Marble, wooden frame (provenance label on the back)
28 x 20 x 5 cm
This beau...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble
The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed panel of The Betrothal and Love of Joseph and Mary mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a walnut wood hand-finished frame.
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Gien Renaissance Ceramic Wall Decorations
By Gien
Located in Sofia, BG
Two Gien hand painted ceramic wall decorations.
Stamped and signed at the back.
One of the pieces has a small restoration of the front top part.
France, circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th century French Reliefs Carved Knight Profiles Circular Panels
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Medaglioni in Legno Intagliato, tondi scolpiti con Profili di Cavalieri, Guerrieri con elmo piumato, puntali e visiera alzata. Di forma circolare, entrambi i bassorilievi o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Pair Of Chapel Tops In Carved And Gilded Wood, Netherlands, 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Chapel Tops In Carved And Gilded Wood,
Netherlands, 17th Century
Possibility of selling by piece also
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Coppia di Cariatidi Italiane Scolpite in Noce Inizio 1600 Grandi 7ft circa
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Importanti Cariatidi del 1600 in legno intagliato a patina scura provenienti da un complesso corale impiegati come divisori tra gli stalli. Le due figure sono asessuate, co...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Carved Carrera Marble Figural Putti Coat of Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Italian Carved carrara Marble Figural Putti Coat of Arms
Italy Mid-19th century, Apparently Unsigned
A fine Italian architectural element, expertly carved in high r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style
Located in London, GB
This charming set of three antique German plaques are each cast from high quality 19th century iron, meaning that the detailing on them is of a very hig...
Category
19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed sculpture and altar of Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening. He is standing in a red velvet line niche. The altar is adorne...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian 20th Century Renaissance Style Carved Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) small oak carved wall plaques with Renaissance figures. (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Spanish Renaissance Style Ship Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (20th century) copper wall plaque of Man of War ship.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Commedia Mask E. Pattarino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration:
E. Patttarino created these world-famous masks for many dignitaries and private collectors. From Florence Italy, this mid-century artis...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Grand, 19th Century, Della Robbia Medallion
By Cantagalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely large, hand molded, painted, and majolica-glazed, relief sculpture "Tondo" (meaning "art in the round") after famed Renaissance artist, Andrea della Robbia...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Renaissance Shield Cross Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Cent) shield form wall plaque with a white cross on a red background.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paint
Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes
Located in London, GB
These three circular copper panels were crafted in the 19th century in France. They are decorated with biblical and Christian themes taken from the lives of King Solomon (d. 931 BC) ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Madonna Enthroned with the Child Christ, 17th Century, Gold Gilded on Wood Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beautifully adorned with punch work. She is framed by a hand-carved gold gilded and velvet lined frame and sitting on a hand-carved matching base. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a contemporary hand-finished wood molding.
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Renaissance wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance wall-mounted sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall-mounted sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Cantagalli, Eugenio Pattarino, and Gien. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $722 and tops out at $59,500 while the average work can sell for $3,500.