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For those who enjoy the fine quality of blue and white German porcelain from the middle of the last century, this is a particularly fin...

This remarkable Murano mirrored glass console with hand blown blue flowers is one of the most elegant and regal styles available. This extravagant console is a great size and would f...

oil on canvas German 17th school follower of Johann Hulsman "Gallant Scene" written "Bonhams" in chalk on the stretcher Condition: Presents well, vibrant colours relined probably in...

Beautiful Flemish 17th C reclaimed tapestry pillow

A wonderful trio of etchings of gentlewomen by Wenceslau Hollar, who was born in Prague in 1607 and died in London in 1677. The largest, A Woman of Holland, is inscribed on the upper...

Antique cast stone fruit urns have a rich history and cultural significance. Historically, these urns decorated gardens, estates, and interior spaces. They originated in ancient civi...

Antique cast stone fruit urns have a rich history and cultural significance. Historically, these urns decorated gardens, estates, and interior spaces. They originated in ancient civi...

A highly decorative pair of hand painted marriage portraits depicting a man & woman in 17th century courtly attire. Both figures shown surrounded by flowering vines - he surrounded b...

A pair of 19th century substantial Spanish Baroque style walnut console tables of exceptional quality. They can be stand alone demi-lune consoles or latched together to make a beauti...

17th century Italian walnut buffet-cabinet, probably Tuscan c.1680

These Florentine mirrors are well-carved and gilt with scrolling acanthus and foliate motifs which create a lively background for the arched mirror plates. They are substantially, th...

Wonderful 19th century copy of Guido Reni's masterpiece, The Aurora, a large Baroque ceiling fresco painted in 1614 for the Casino, or garden house, adj...

Handblown Murano glass candelabra, multicolored, circa 1940, Baroque style, five-arm candelabra with multicolored applied decoration, materials...

AN ITALIAN CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR IN BAROQUE STYLE 20th Century. The cartouche-shaped plate within a blue border and profusely carved and pierced frame with foliate scrolls, sides ...

A stunning oil portrait in the manner of Allan Ramsay, a Scottish painter who was renowned for his portraits in the 18th century. (1813-1784) This is a beautifully executed painting...

Deftly carved in what appears to be butternut with remnants of peg joinery, and exhibiting a fine mellow, old patina overall. The reverse showing an old eye screw previously used for...

This extraordinary pair of Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian wood cherubs is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic f...

A stunning Baroque Florentine console with magnificent, ornate hand carvings which are painted and gilded. Some of the finest antiques originate fro...

Baroque style Florentine painted and giltwood picture or mirror frame - expertly hand carved from one solid piece of wood - featuring robust gilded laurel leaf carving to the raised front - surrounded by red lacquer to the curving sides - all surrounded by an undulating ribbon border - replaced hanger to the back - unsigned - Italy - 18th century. Excellent antique condition - vintage replacement...

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

Rare Low Walnut Italian Baroque Period Cellist lectern.

An exceptionally executed oil on canvas Baroque painting depicting "lovebirds" Paolo Malatesta and Francesca Da Rimini whispering to one another. At the feet of Paoio there is a dog symbol...

This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...

This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...

This is an extremely rare and unique set of five oil on canvas paintings of naked puttis in either a reclining or flying pose surrounded by still life style flowers set against a bla...

Brightly-coloured vintage French tapestry palace interior scene with fountains, arches and flowers etc.

A spectacular flemish 17 century combined verdure and mythological handwoven wool tapestry in a simple palette of beige, green, brown and blue, framed with a complete floral border and its original protective burlap backing .Combining romanticism, classicism and baroque artistry, this tapestry is a quintessential example of this highly evolved art form that flourished in Dutch-influenced Flanders throughout the 17th century. The exact mythological event represented by the tapestry is unfortunately not known and I urge viewers and readers of this write up who may recognize the scene to please contact us with the information, for which we would be greatly appreciative. The scene depicted by the tapestry revolves around three life-size classically draped figures with the leading protagonist consisting of a plumed helmeted and uniformed high ranking Roman official in the foreground taking up the entire left hand side of the tapestry. The official is holding the hand of a young woman and is pointing in the direction of a partially visible masted galleon suggesting a departure or a sea faring...

A most fascinating and intriguing hand carved objet d'art of a treen figure in burl wood, exhibiting wonderful form, grain, colour and patina. The underside bearing remnants of an ol...

A finely carved partially Italian gilded corner bracket, silver leafed and painted with a dark green veined marble top bordered in gilded bronze. The rounded top supported by two carved palm frond...

A mid-19 century French church altar candlestick made of wood clad with silvered metal in the Baroque style that has been converted into a floor lamp.

Sensational large silver tiered chalice beautifully handcrafted entirely in silver (800 Silver standard); decorated with motifs in relief, engraved and chased. It is inspired directly in similar pieces influenced by Medieval Germany...

This antique parcel-gilt sterling silver brandy tester was made by silversmith Martin Heuglin II of Augsburg Germany in 1670 in the Baroque style. This tester has a very simple bande...

A late 18th century copy of a painting by Claude Lorrain titled, "Port scene with the Villa Medici" the original painted in 1637 and now hanging in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Th...

This vintage women's Tahitian graduated black pearl necklace is unmarked with respect to a specific maker, but is marked with European g...

A fully restored small northern Italian Baroque painting on canvas that may have been painted as a study, (or what is referred to as a bozzet...

A fine and rare painting of a kneeling cupid holding a quiver, shown against an idyllic background. The style and subject matter are similar to works by Venetian masters from the 16t...

This vintage women's cultured pearl choker necklace is presumed to have been made in North America in circa 1950 in the Baroque style. The pearls...

A complementary pair of 19th century Italian paintings in the "chiaro scuro" style depicting pilgrims gazing intently with a certain degree of sentimental...

An 18th century portrait panel of possibly Christopher Columbus (or a classical philosopher) made from various types and treatments of inlaid woods, in a giltwood frame.  

An old master style 18th century allegorical painting representing youth and old age, and/or beauty and wisdom, depicted by a beautiful young ...

Eighteenth century Baroque walnut Tuscan console table.

A highly decorative & robust pair of 19th century hand-carved & painted Italian Baroque style pricket / torchère table lamps, previously as candles...

A pair of drinking game or puzzle vessels both early 20th century, rare "Georg Schmider, Zell" fuddling cup formed by three small conjoined vessels linked by interwined handles, decorated with polychrome floral sprays on a plain white glaze and a Csakvar Pottery incised inscription and leaf decoration on green and brown glaze. The three part vessel measures 4 5/8" inches high x 6" inches in diameter and the green and brown vessel...

Sensational large silver Chalice with cover beautifully handcrafted entirely in silver (800 silver standard); decorated with motifs in relief, pierced, engraved and chased designs. It is inspired directly in similar pieces influenced by Medieval Germany...

The exterior surface decorated with striking geometric panels of contrasting light & dark fruitwood veneers with ebonized mouldings, the slant top opening on later iron hinges to a plain interior housing a small hinged compartment for writing implements...

This type of mirror is becoming increasingly difficult to find, except in modern rather nasty imitations. This example has verre eglomise panels and Murano piping, boldly shaped and ...

Baroque style beveled mirror in carved painted and gilded carved wood frame, with acanthus crest over foliate borders with fruit details.

This mirror has a very well-carved frame, leafy, open and shapely. It has a lightness and exuberance that brings out such qualities in its surroundings

This later beveled mirror plate is of tapering rectangular shape and is enclosed by a large frame vigourously carved with scrolling acanthus. The mirror plate is relatively small and...

North Italian or South German walnut side table with scagliola marble armorial top with ebonized turned feet and baroque relief carving. Bearing castle...