Antiques in Lisbon

A perfect suspension of round shapes, rattan mesh and brass details intertwined with delicate and opaque glass globes. Made to Order. For sales with delivery address within Europ...

An Art Nouveau hand painted terracotta âmphora of the Viennese secessionist Wien movement. Incercicled with deep adorned naturalistic foliage and floral patterns. An example of the A...

Comfortable and elegant, Ava settee is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries, fabrics, solid woods, lacquers and brass fittings are chosen and combined in many ways ...

Barracuda edition shape for armchair.

This elegant stool named Stella is unique in its conception. Format enhanced by the piping details, where different textures are coordinated. The top offers a perfect surface for cre...

This captivating pair of 19th-century French faience lion candleholders, crafted by the renowned Emile Gallé in 1880, embodies the artistry of the...

Wooden pedestal. 19th century Spain.

Diogo Barros Pires H.H Sebastian and his lovely beheading wife, 2023 150 x 235 cm Soft pastel on paper With a strong emphasis on drawing, both as a medium itself and as an intrins...

Pairing smooth and rough surfaces that contrast with one another, Art Deco inspired Pyppe lamp collection gives way to a new approach in shape and balance. Emphasizing the tension be...

A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid OAK, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this lu...

Art Deco 22 carats diamond honeycomb buckle link bracelet in platinum, Europe, 1920s/1930s. A spectacular representation of both the geometry that characterized the Art Deco period a...

Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in many color and texture options, Dust makes a strong impression. Made to Order. For ...

Elevate your dining space with this minimalist modern oval table, expertly handcrafted in Portugal using premium ash wood. With a sleek 220 × 110 cm oval top and seamless finishes, ...

Small mirror - carved, gilded and marbled wood. 19th century Italy.

Part ambient light, part artwork, Helio suspension lamp will highlight any space in all the right ways thanks to its clear glass globe and sleek ...

Elevate your dining area with this elegant round walnut dining table — minimalist modern design, handcrafted in Portugal. With a generous Ø 160 cm top, this table features a clean c...

Fluted rectangular coffee table with a travertine table top. Italy, 1970s.

This indigo blue and gold porcelain amphora, from the 20th century, showcases the refined craftsmanship of Retier. Standing at an impressive 63 cm tall, it features a rich cobalt gl...

A Louis XV chair refers to a style of chair that was popular during the reign of King Louis XV of France, which lasted from 1715 to 1774. This style of chair is characterized by its ...

Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ve...

This exquisite pair of Sevres vase from the 19th century features a delicate light blue porcelain body adorned with beautifully etched friezes and foliages. The golden painting adds ...

Monaco Wall is a perfect balance of round shapes, rattan mesh, wooden detail and brass details intertwined with delicate and opal glass globes. The structure and the metallic cylind...

Elevate your dining area with this elegant round walnut dining table — minimalist modern design, handcrafted in Portugal. With a generous Ø 130 cm top, this table features a clean c...

When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood stru...

The conceptural idea around the cast chair was to come up with a simple chair that could fit any nice table, desk and place. And so it was. The cast cha...

Frame lamp stands out for its strong shapes made of Terrazzo stone, with opal glass globes kindly wrapped by a smooth, curved lacquered metal structure. Made to Order. Utu Lamps is...

Reggiani Chrome Floor Lamp – Italy, 1970s A striking example of Italian modernist lighting design, this Reggiani floor lamp from the 1970s is a sculptural and functional piece craft...

Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...

Loop table lamp evokes a sense of playfulness thanks to the juxtaposition of primary shapes. It can be used to create a modern yet timeless space and resembles a modern, elegant scul...

Inspired by the continuous flow of water and the softness of natural movement, the Slide collection was born from a desire to create pieces that embrace the body and invite stillness...

Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...

Part ambient light, part artwork, Helio floor lamp will highlight any space in all the right ways thanks to its opal glass globes and sleek brass details. Made to order and color cus...

PORTRAIT OF D. MARIA BÁRBARA DE BRAGANÇA (1711-1758), QUEEN OF SPAIN Circle of Louis-Michel van Loo (1707-1771) Oil on canvas Her Royal Highness, the Infanta Maria Barbara of Braganza (1711-1758) was the first-born child of King John V of Portugal (1689-1750) and his queen consort Maria Anna of Austria (1683-1754). Born in December 1711, she had the Convent Palace of Mafra built in her honour following a vow made by her royal father. Her status as Princess of Brazil, inherent to 18th century Portuguese presumptive heirs, would however be superseded once the queen gave birth to two male princes, D. Pedro (1712-1714) and D. José (1714-1777), preventing her from ascending to the throne. Daughter of one of the most illustrious monarchs of his time, Maria Barbara was carefully educated to become a fond admirer of the arts, and of music in particular, having had the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) as her music teacher. On the 10th January 1723 the young princess was betrothed to the Infante Ferdinand of Spain (1713-1759), eldest son of King Philip V (1683-1746). Six years later, on the 19th January, she entered her new country in a carefully choreographed ceremony that became known to history as the “Exchange of the Princesses”. This unique event took place on a specially built Bridge-Palace, a wooden, luxuriously decorated structure that included various modules and rooms, on both banks of the river Caia, the natural border between the town of Elvas in Portugal and of Badajoz in Spain. Simultaneously, on the same day that the Portuguese Infanta crossed the border to marry the Spanish Crown Prince, her new sister in law, the Infanta Mariana Victoria of Bourbon (1718-1781), her husband’s sister, crossed the same bridge in the opposite direction to marry Prince D. José, the Portuguese heir to the throne. Once married, Maria Barbara would spend 17 years as Princess of Asturias, only becoming Queen of Spain at her husband’s accession following the death of Philip V in 1746. She is portrayed in the 1743 painting by Louis-Michel van Loo (1707-1771) now in the Prado Museum, in which Philip V had himself represented with all his close family. The new Queen would take an important role at court eventually becoming the liaison between her husband and the King of Portugal, particularly throughout the negotiations for the Treaty of Madrid (1746-1750). Maintaining her interest in music, she patronized the Italian castrato singer Farinelli (1705-1782) while remaining close to her old master Scarlatti, having herself composed some sonatas for a large orchestra. She would also commission and fund the building of the Royal Salesians Monastery complex in central Madrid, where both her and Ferdinand VI are buried. The portrait we are presenting for sale shows the Queen in half-length, turning left at three quarters. She is wearing a blue low-cut dress embroidered with flowers and foliage, over a lace cuffed white blouse, and an ermine cloak pined on the left-hand side by a diamond broach. The powdered hair style is held sideways by a seven diamond and black plume headdress and topped by a small gold and pearl crown. The right arm rests on a cushion while the left hand, at chest height, holds a miniature male portrait. The Infanta’s features are analogous to the 1725 portrait by the painter Domenico Duprà (1689-1770), also in the Prado Museum collection. Further similarities can be found in another portrait by Louis-Michel van Loo, in which a seven diamond and black plume headdress is also present. In this work, the cushion supporting Maria Barbara’s right arm has also some obvious similarities to our painting. The same diamond headdress reappears in Van Loo’s above-mentioned portrait of Philip V’s family dated from 1743. It is nevertheless in Lisbon’s Ajuda National Palace that it is possible to find an almost identical depiction of the Infanta holding a miniature portrait of her husband. In it, the future Ferdinand VI is portrayed facing right at three quarters and wearing a curly wig, suit of armour, the golden fleece insignia and a blue band, in a composition that closely resembles an 18th century Spanish school painting that appeared in the art market in January 2016. Another detail common to various portraits of the Portuguese Infanta and Queen of Spain is the small gold and pearl crown on her head. In another Van Loo painting, also from the Prado Museum, in which Maria Barbara is portrayed as Queen, this crown is represented together with a headdress similar to the one previously described. Another two paintings by the same artist, at the Royal Academy of Saint Ferdinand, include the same ornament. We must also refer the paintings by the artist Jean Ranc (1674-1735). In one, dating from 1729 (Prado Museum), the Infanta is depicted outdoors holding a flower bouquet and wearing a yellow silk dress with red cloak, and a set of diamond and ruby jewellery that includes a headdress similar to the one present in our portrait. Another work by the same artist, belonging to the Complutence University of Madrid, depicts the Infanta sumptuously dressed in identical colours to our painting and wearing an elaborate headdress and diadem. These portraits, beyond their iconographical importance as contemporary records of the Infanta and Queen Maria Barbara, are also illustrative of 18th century fashion for jewelled head dressing. Often, flowers were combined with joyful adornments, composing almost theatrical displays that would reinforce the ostentatious nature of the image. The ornamental flowers and the chromatic character of the jewels would complement the luxury of the colourful dresses in blue, crimson, green or other silk shades, in compositions whose sole purpose was to highlight a royal sitter’s wealth and power, becoming an essential statement accessory within the strict court protocols and codes of conduct. Circle of Louis-Michel van Loo (1707-1771) Slowly but steadily, the resolute, tranquil and dignified attitude of Renaissance and Baroque portraiture becomes artificial and presumptuous. Mid 18th century society favours elusive expression and psychological deepness, albeit limited to the face, that, with emphasis on detail, on the rich colour palette and on changing costumes and landscapes, associated to the courtliness of gestures, creates a strongly artificial environment while maintaining a highly poetic intrinsic character. Louis-Michel van Loo followed a dynasty of famous Dutch origin artists that had settled in France. Initially taught by his father, Jean-Baptiste von Loo (1684-1745), the younger van Loo studied in Turin and Rome and frequented the Paris Academy. In Rome he worked with his uncle Charles-André van Loo (1705-1765) and become a painter for the Turin Court. In 1737 he arrived in Spain being summoned by Philip V to succeed Jean Ranc as painter of the king’s chamber. In Madrid, his work covers the numerous Court commissions and the Royal Saint Ferdinand Fine Arts Academy, of which he was a founding member and director for the Painting department in 1752. Is production at court consisted essentially of numerous portrait paintings, often Royal gifts...

Sleek and light, these center tables are original and fresh. The base is made of polished brass and the top of Estremoz white marble. An elegant and stylish accent to your room. Made...

A game between balance and light. Its shape is unexpected while built with geometric segments but organic as a wholei an elegant Chandelier. Star III Pendant Lamp makes a statement i...

With perfect poise and structure, Victoria couch will welcome you and your guests into an incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria...

Comfortable and elegant, Ava settee is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries, fabrics, solid woods, lacquers and brass fittings are chosen and combined in many ways ...

A spelter statue of Demeter and Persephone embracing it other with their tunics flowing in the wind. Signature “H Moreau” signed and foundry seal title statue “Protection” circa 1880...

It reflects the aesthetics of that era with elements such as sleek lines. The mirror itself is framed in metal with a decorative loop on top to hang on the wall, echoing the craftsma...

A large antique reproduction oil painting after Eugéne Delacroix. Apty titled "The Barque of Dante (French: La Barque de Dante)" features an antiqued canvas. Frame: 166 cm (65.35...

Set of 4 oak bar chair by Collector Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm Materials: Linea 646 Leather covering, Oak Wood. Other materials available. Depending on the material the price...

Green Space II ceiling lamp by Dovain Studio Dimensions: H 55 x W 30 x D 30 cm Materials: Lacquered Metal, Brass detail Dovain Studio Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spa...

Highly organic, the Majorelle collection evokes flowers of an imaginary garden. Informed by textures found in nature, the collection features a dappled surface made from resin soake...

Caldas dining table is a piece that combines Bistrot inspired bases with handmade Portuguese tile tops, in various designs and colors. Its vibrance and color will stand out in any sp...

Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...

Pair of terracotta free shapes gargoyles. Portugal, 1960s.

Art Deco Certified 15 Carat Colombian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum 1930s. Art Deco 15.2 carat certified Colombian emerald, sapphire and diamond pendant-on-chai...

With a shimmering round and clear design, the Circus Pendant lamp brings a unique and alluring style any space. A poetic, round shape that expresses a feeling of light weight and mot...

Unique daybed by Collector Dimensions: W 190 x D 90 x H 50 cm Materials: Fabric, Oak Wood Other materials available. The Collector brand aims to be par...

Part ambient light, part artwork, Helio table lamp will highlight any space in all the right ways thanks to its opal glass globes and sleek brass details. Made to order and color cus...

Globe lamp is a stunning, timeless lamp with a delicate bronze and lacquered metal structure and soft opaque glass globes. Made to Order. Part of the Mambo Unlimited Ideas design g...

The Hada Table Lamp, designed by Carmen Ramos Flores for Fase in 1971, is a remarkable piece of Spanish lighting design. Its unique form and functionality reflect the innovative spir...

Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ver...

Caldas dining table is a piece that combines Bistrot inspired bases with handmade Portuguese tile tops, in various designs and colors. Its vibrance and color will stand out in any sp...

A statement piece for refined workspaces – handcrafted in solid ash, this minimalist executive desk blends functionality and sculptural presence. Elevate your workspace with this lu...

Bracelet with 19.2kt– 800‰ yellow gold application. The bracelet is wide and rigid, made of horn material in a deep black tone, with an opening at the back. The natural finish revea...

This intricated detailed Neoclassic golden wood mirror is a testatment to good taste that it is still relevant on the XXI Century. Offering possibilities of different placement this...

Designed by renowned Portuguese architect José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira in the 1960s, this elegant pair of armchairs exemplifies the quiet sophistication of mid-century Portugue...

When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A Fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...

This exquisite and bold vintage bracelet features synthetic blue spinel gemstones in a striking "walkway" design, set in 19.2kt rose gold. Crafted in Portugal during the 1980s/1990s,...