Continental Europe - Wall Decorations

Antique bird print titled 'Lap Owl'. Original old bird print of a lap owl. This print originates from 'A history of the birds of Europe,...

We present this splendid oil on canvas painting from the English school dating back to the end of the 19th century. The painting has a signature on the lower right but the author has...

Zoology Print of Shark, Sunfish, Seahorse and Pufferfish by T Bromme c1865 This original hand-colored lithograph, printed circa 1865 by German geographer and scientific publisher Tr...

Antique Reindeer Antler Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers Item e7354 A great antique reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden panel wit...

A 17th Century baroque painting of a sideview of Jesus Christ Salvator Mundi or Saviour of the World in sfumato Saint Savior of the World, a title given to Christ on the Catholic f...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Persian Cyclamen and Jasmine These two original 1897 botanical prints showcase the Persian cyclamen (*Cyclamen persicum*) and jasmine (*Jasminum off...

ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9" Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26) Shipping...

Painting with Summerly High Mountain Landscape ca. 1900s A beautiful impressionist oil painting depicting a summerly high mountain landscape with a mountain hut and peasant woman in...

Pier Francesco Cittadini (Milan, 1616-Bologna, 1681) "Jacob and his family go to Egypt" Oil on canvas, cm 109 x 190 (canvas only) The valuable painting, made in oil on canvas, depicts Jacob and his family go to Egypt and we believe it can be, given the high quality painting, autograph work of Italian Pier Francesco Cittadini (Italy Milan, 1616 - Bologna, 1681) made after 1647. The work, in excellent condition is accompanied by a coeval frame in wood finely carved and golden. The scene depicted, which was confused with the Flight to Egypt in the past years, is instead identified with the biblical episode of Jacob’s journey. In the foreground, reading the painting from left to right, we see a caravan composed of animals, including donkeys, dromedaries, goats, dogs and horses and people, women, men and slaves, who carry on their journey along the banks of a river, following a path that to the right, would seem to lead to the through of a bridge. In addition to the watercourse is described an environment characterized by large rocks and impervious come far to cover the entire verticality of the canvas. On the left, in the distance, we see the tail of the caravan that runs along the steep path. Large trees enliven and harmonize the environment, as well as white and grey clouds characterize the predominantly clear sky and illuminated on the right by sunlight. The story is told in the Bible, Book of Genesis, 30, 25, passage in which is described the flight of Jacob from Haran after the contrasts with Laban, father of his wife Rachel. Jacob is the third great patriarch of the Bible. From his descendants originate the twelve generations of the people of Israel. He is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, who led him to flee from the wrath of Esau to Haran to seek refuge from his brother, Laban. At his uncle’s house Jacob met his daughter Rachel. As soon as he saw his cousin, Jacob was taken. Jacob will stay seven years in the service of Laban to marry his beloved Rachel. But Laban, with a deception, will give him in marriage first Lia, the least beautiful eldest daughter, and only after another seven years the splendid Rachel. From his first wife he will have several children, while Rachel will give birth to the beloved son, Joseph, who will become viceroy of Egypt. After years of service, Jacob asked to be paid with every dark-coloured garment among the sheep and every spotted and dotted garment among the goats. Laban accepted and sent away from his sons all the leaders of that kind. So Jacob took fresh branches of poplar, almond and plane tree, and flayed them, and put them in the troughs. The optical suggestion induced the goats and the sheep to conceive and give birth to dark, striped and dotted garments. He also ensured that all the strongest and healthiest leaders of the flock of Laban would drink near the barked branches, thus assuring a genetic superiority to his part of the flock. His flocks grew numerous and strong and he became richer than his relative, arousing envy. It was clear that Laban would not respect him much longer. At the suggestion of the Lord, Jacob decided to return to Canaan. Trying to avoid any possible dispute, he left with his family while Laban was absent for shearing sheep. But when, three days later, his uncle returned home, he became angry, feeling offended because Jacob had gone secretly and had not allowed him to greet his daughters and grandchildren. In addition, his teraphim, statuettes, or idols, which depicted the family deities, had disappeared. After 7 days of pursuit, Laban and his men reached Jacob’s group on Mount Gilead, in the mountainous region west of the Euphrates River, where his uncle and grandson had a stormy conversation. The younger man was outraged at being accused of stealing idols and told Labano to rummage through his family’s tents at will. Neither of them could know or even imagine that it was Rachel who took the idols and hid them in the saddle of the camel. During the search, she sat down firmly on the saddle, apologizing for not being able to get up, «because I usually have what happens to women» (Gen 31:35). So the loot wasn’t discovered. The author of this work was inspired by the composition of an engraving by Stefano Della Bella (1610-1664) of circa 1647. The engraving by Stefano della Bella bears the title "Iacob sur ses vieux jours quitte sans fascherie pour voir son filz Ioseph, sa terre et sa patrie" and is signed on the bottom left "Stef. of the Beautiful In. et fe." while on the right it is declared "Cum privil. Regis", that is with license of the king. Stefano Della Bella (Italy - Florence, May 18, 1610-Florence, July 12, 1664) was born in a family of painters, sculptors and goldsmiths and was left early orphan of his father sculptor, he dedicated himself first to the art of goldsmith at the school of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione and Gasparo Mola, then turning his attention to drawing and engraving. He soon began drawing figures and copying the etchings of Jacques Callot, which inspired his early works. Under the protection of the Medici, in particular of Don Lorenzo, cadet son of Grand Duke Ferdinand I, Della Bella has the opportunity to make study trips to Rome, where he stayed from 1633-1636; In Rome he met French engravers and publishers of prints such as Israël Henriet and François Langlois, who influenced his decision to move to Paris in 1639, four years after the death of Callot. In Paris he soon reached, thanks to the engravings commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu, the success also worldly; he frequented courtiers, theatre artists and writers, while refusing too oppressive honors. In 1646-1647 he continued his travels in the Netherlands to Amsterdam, Antwerp and Dordrecht. He returned to Florence in 1650 and resumed working under the protection of the Medici court, working for his patrons. In 1656 he became a member of the Academy of Apatists. The painting object of this study is reasonably attributable to Pier Francesco Cittadini, or Pierfrancesco Cittadini, called the Milanese or the Franceschino (Italy - Milan, 1616-Bologna, 1681) as some exemplary stylistic comparisons proposed to follow can prove. Pier Francesco Cittadini was an Italian baroque painter, mainly active in Bologna. His artistic training first took place with the painter Daniele Crespi...

Tafla O5 contemporary mirror by Zieta Gradient collection, deep space blue finish Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Polished stainless steel Measures: 60 x 4...

Lovers by a fountain, painting oil on canvas, Signed left sight. Measures: cm 70 x 100 frame 118 x 145 Faustini Modesto. Brescia, 27 Maggio 1839 - Roma, 23 marzo 1891. Born i...

Javier Agudo, Mid-Century Modern Inspired Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas A deeply atmospheric abstract oil on canvas by Spanish artist Javier Agudo, created circa 2015. This power...

Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...

"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a galant scene. Elevate your space with the charm of this beautifully crafted and woven tapestry,...

19th century, Italian Painting Architectural Capriccio with the Pyramid of Caio Cestio, Roman painter, after Giovanni Paolo Panini, unsigned. Dimensions: cm H 48 x W 63.5, frame H 6...

A brass and copper model of a Tumi or ceremonial knife, with an adorable motif of Naylamp, the founder of the ancient Peruvian Sican culture. ABOUT T...

Andre Kerstesz Photography André Kertész (1894-1985) Kertesz as a Hungarian-born photographer distinguished by haunting composition in his photographs and by his early efforts in de...

The Majestic Thistle: An Art Nouveau Study by Henry Lambert This striking Art Nouveau botanical illustration, titled Chardon, showcases the thistle in a masterful interplay of nat...

"Tafla O2" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: AURUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold Size: 150cm Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the technology FIDU. With the same principle Zieta Prozessdesign conceived mirror collections made of stainless steel called “Tafla”, “Rondo” and “Rondel”. Two laser-cut metal sheets are first welded together before air is injected between them until they separate from each other forming a three-dimensional object. The 'Tafla O' collection has a glossy steel finish inspired by drops of water. Its shape makes the mirror modern and contemporary. The 'AURUM' collection presents Tafla O mirrors...

Danish oil painting - stilleben, painting on canvas - approx. The 1960s. The style is modernistic and the motive is a vase with red flowers in it, a yellow bowl and some coconuts on...

Antique print titled 'Panther'. Original antique print of panthers. This print originates from 'Brehms Tierleben : allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs'. P...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Puma and Cheetah in Graceful Stances This exquisite 19th-century lithograph showcases two remarkable big cats: the cougar, or puma (De Couguar of puma), and the cheetah, referred to as the "tiger wolf" (De Tijgerwolf of Gepard). Originally published in *De Zoogdieren: afgebeeld en in hunne levenswijze geschetst*, this illustration captures the physical differences between these two agile predators with remarkable accuracy. The puma (Puma concolor), also known as the mountain lion, is native to the Americas, ranging from Canada to Patagonia. Unlike other big cats, pumas lack the ability to roar, making them more closely related to smaller feline species. They are solitary hunters known for their stealth and adaptability to various terrains, from dense forests to arid deserts. The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus...

Stunning and beautifully handcrafted, work of religious art, by sculptor Jef Lambeaux with mazing details and patina Large bronze crucifixes are a rare find and to have been given the opportunity to purchase one of such beautiful quality and details more than made our day. The striking anatomy and the unique patina of this large Christ sculpture are truly marvelous and we could see this antique go...

Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and totemic animals (scorpion, salamander, owl). Unusual hand painted in shades o...

A set of three brass seagull wall mounted. Manufactured in Vienna in the late 1950s. In a good original condition. Measures: Width of the birds 13 to 8...

Ceramic artwork by Antoni Cumella, 1979. Hand-signed. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. He was born in Granoller...

Georgi Daskaloff (1923-2005), Bulgarian artist. Color lithograph on paper. Cubist composition. Approximately 1960. Hand-signed in pencil. Edition 7/100. In excellent condition. Dime...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman'. From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in 366 copies. Ma...

This is a rare handwoven and large tapestry rug mural designed by Marianne Richter (1916-2010) for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. The composition is called "...

Relief, “Ballerinas”. Modeled alabaster. 20th century, following the CANOVA model, Antonio Relief made of modeled alabaster with polychrome, enhanced with a somewhat modern frame th...

Napoleon’s Last Stand: Views of Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte After Waterloo Description: This rare engraving, published in 1816 as part of *The Campaign of Waterloo*, presents...

Napoleonic Foot Grenadiers – Chasseur, Grenadier, and Flag Bearer, 1859 This striking pair of hand-colored lithographs portrays elite infantrymen of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard in the...

This striking black and white print by Pablo Picasso comes from the first edition of Toros y Toreros (1961), capturing the artist's dynamic abstraction of a bullfighting scene. Frame...

Antoine Bourdelle's poster for the 1925 Exposition of Decorative and Industrial Arts. Artist: Bourdelle Antoine Title: Exposition Internationale des A...

"Exquisite late 20th-century French tapestry featuring the enchanting design 'VERDURE AU MOULIN' after François Boucher. Capturing nature in its most picturesque form, adorned with p...

17th century, Italian oil on canvas painting with battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry The oil on canvas painting depicts a battle between Christian and Turkish cavalry. C...

Unique ceramic wall decor by the Danish ceramist Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen. Made in 1970. The wall sconce consists of a large ceramic tile in center with a mother fish with a small fish in her belly. They are surrounded by several smaller ceramic tiles in brown, some of them also depicting fishes. The tiles are mounted on a chipboard and it can be hung on the wall. The motif is a tribute to Motherhood and Fertility. Lizzie Thyssen has made several wall decors showing mother animal with their babies in their bellys. Marked at side: Lizzie Thyssen Juli - 70 Marked on fish...

A very large plate by Dutch Delft Porceleyne Fles after C. Bisschop, 1892 A Delft Porceleyne Fles wall plate after a painting of Christoffel Bisschop with a scene of a Dutch interior. A man standing in a window with a woman sitting by the spinning wheel. The woman gives the container from the wooden stove to empty the pipe or possibly light the pipe, as it may contain hot coals. Painted in the middle and with floral curls around it Marked on reverse with the mark of the Dutch Delft Porceleyne Fles Dated with N= 1892 and painter initials of J.B.J. van der Horst...

Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes ...

Antique map Egypt titled 'General Karte von Alt Aegypten von A.H. Brué'. Large map of Egypt also depicting the Nile river and Red Sea. Source unknown...

Victorian Garden Gems: Exotic Flowers from 1896-97 Illustrated Series Description of the Antique Chromolithographs from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" Published: 1896...

Modular shelve in Mid-Century Modern style by unknown manufacturer. In good condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Materials: W...

Beautiful oil on canvas depicting a country picnic scene, animated by characters frolicking under a tree Beautiful scene, beautiful quality of painting, unfortunately not signed We...

Description: Antique print, untitled. Antique print, titled: 'Het Oost-Pruissische Paard.' - An East Prussian Horse. This is an original lithograph (inclusing text pages!) of a horse...

This original copper engraving, extracted from the scarce German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekante Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", ...

Hand painted Naïf fish design terracotta wall plate Beautiful mid-20th century terracotta plate with hand painted naif fish decoration. ...

Stunning and completely original, antique oak grandfather or lantern clock, circa 1750. This very old grandfather clock is one of the tallest w...

Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...

This lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann depicts two individuals from the Sandwich Islands, now known as Hawaii. The artwork reflects Brodtmann’s ethnographic interest in documenting...

Antique print titled 'Divo Caesar Augusto L. Clunidius I. F. Cla: ponto'. Original antique print showing a view of the Dardanelles, Turkey, with ships. This print originates from 'Na...

17th century, Flemish School Adoration of the Magi Oil on copper, diam. 19.5 cm Framed 35.3 x 35.3 cm Engraved on the back in seventeenth-century calligraphy "Fiamingo" Vivid wo...

Georg Grauvogl – Hut near Garmisch – Alpspitze Dimension: cm 70 x 80 without frame – cm 74 x 84 with frame in antique fir wood Tecnique: oil on canvas Era: 1940 circa Author: Georg ...

DESCRIPTION: Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 Sculptural Wooden Panel, Circa 1970, Italy. Very decorative and important piece made with sculpted wood. Signed. CONDITION: Good condit...

Fresque en céramique aux couleurs éclatantes, se compose de 12 carreaux 15cmx15cm numérotés en superbe état. Ils ne sont pas collés, libre choix de pouvoir admirer cette merveille q...

Large oil on oak panel (105 x 72 cm), portraying ‘The Feast of Balthazar’. Attributed to Frans Franken II and his workshop. The workshops of Antwerp spread throughout Europe, produci...

Listed is a pre-owned Muuto's Oto 100 storage system, designed by Pil Bredahl in 2010, produced in very limited numbers and out of production today. The futuristic Oto 100 storage...

Antique print titled 'Puishment of the Bamboo'. Print of Chinese punishment with bamboo. This print originates from 'The Chinese Empire: historical and descriptive. Illustrating the ...

17th Century Italian School Oil on Canvas - Soldiers and Travellers Resting by a Rocky Cove The painting carries a plaque with the name of the attributed artist Salvator Rosa (1615-...

This 17th century Italian Baroque painting, executed in oil on copper, depicts the Crucifixion of Christ with remarkable depth and dramatic composition. Christ is shown on the cross...

Antique map titled 'Persia and Tartary'. Original map of Persia and Tartary. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' ...