Lisbon - Wall Decorations

Painting of shepherds and flocks of sheep; Lake and fortress in the distance. Not signed. With period craquelet, showcasing its history and the passage of time. Frame: 88,5 x 69 c...

XIX Century Portuguese Altar front Tile Panel with 44 Tiles Altar fronts were rectangular tile panels that covered the part of the altar facing the faithf...

The ancient city of Pompeii was founded sometime around the 7th or 6th century BCE by the Oscans, an Italic tribe that inhabited the region of Campania in what is now southern Italy....

Shepherds and pastoral scenes have been popular subjects in art for centuries, appearing in various styles and mediums, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Artists often depicted pastoral landscapes with shepherds tending to their flocks, conveying themes of simplicity, harmony with nature, and rural life. Pastoral art...

This magnificent painted oil canvas, depicts an anonymously beautiful peasant women on a lush surrounding of forest and bushes. Portuguese intelectual work of as well an anonymous p...

A 17th Century italian painting of Christ crucified accompanied by the three Marys: Mary Magdalene, Mary Salome and Mary of Cleophas in contemplation of Hi...

A striking French post-Impressionist painting depicting a somber scene of Montmartre, with the iconic white dome of the Sacre Coeur visible in the distance. The painting captures two...

An early 20th century oil painting on a composite panel of Winter landscape painting with snow of people walking in the Bosque de Bologna...

Watercolor paintings depicting flowers are a popular and beautiful form of art. This particular artist Marie-Louise-Anne-Victoire de la Fouchardière, used watercolors to capture th...

19th Century Painting Scene By Pierre Morinvidalle , Barbizon Style 4614 A 19th century painting of a bucolic scene in the woods with an old painter painting a lady on an easel, si...

An oil on wood artwork titled "Mello Junior" depicts a portuguese square in the city of Porto, featuring an aerial view of the Cathedral. Vila Real is the municipality where Agostin...

A pointillist-style painting of a peaceful countryside scene featuring a wagon filled with hay, signed by the Portuguese modernist painter Agostinho de Mello Júnior, also known as Me...

An oil on wood painting by portugese Modernist Master Thomaz de Mello Junior (1906 - 1990) signed «T Mello» Frame 41 x 60 cm Unframed 36 x 28 cm Tomáz de Mello Jr, disciple of Mi...

A bucolic 20th century oil on wood painting of a cow by the river marked "Mello" by the portuguese painter Agostinho Mello Júnior Mello Jr Frame 68.5 x 48.5 cm Painting 50.5 x 31 cm

A masterpiece of these portuguese modernist artist Agostinho de Mello Junior, a superb bucolic environment signed «Melo Júnior» and dated «1946», a very rare and modern creation. ...

A modernist blue and green motif watercolor painting by the portuguese Master Painter Manuel Cargaleiro, signed, dated and authenticated - 1968. In the global art scene, Manuel Car...

An illustrative Charcoal on paper study of Agostinho Mello Junior's famous painting "Lavadeiras do Rio Corgo de Vila Real," signed "Mello Junior," which shows a traditional river lau...

An amazing and uncommon huge oil and gouache (paque watercolor) painting on paper titled "The Library" and signed "Francis Smith" by Francis Smith (1881–1961). Purchase documentation...

A modernist watercolor painting by portuguese Master Manuel Cargaleiro, signed, dated and authenticated - 1968. In the global art scene, Manuel Cargareiro gained notoriety by showc...

A Flemish School painting of the Adoration of the Child Jesus in the hands of Mary and a young Saint John the Baptist at his feet kneeling with the cross side by side with a resting ...

A painting, prior to 1678, from a famous fresco of the Triumph of the Name of Jesus from the Gesù Church in Rome, completed in 1684, attributed to the Old Master Painter Giovanni Battista Gaulli, also known as Baciccio or Baciccia an Italian master of the 17th Century. Gaulli paintings and frescoes are visible at the roman churches of Santa Agnese...

A 17th Century painting of Joseph with the Child Jesus on his lap, a rare Baroque motif of paternal love. Oil on wood Frame: 47x54 cm Without frame: 27x34 cm

A 17th Century Baroque painting of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in yellow, green and red silk robes. The hand on the breast, the Hand of God and...

A Belle Epoque Impressionist painting of a richly ornamented woman surrounded by paintings on the wall in the background signed «Y . DaGuerre H» Frame: 78 x 89 cm Canvas: 60 x 73 cm

A 20th Century Portuguese Late Naturalism painting by Acácio Lino (1878 a 1956) with a river landscape and a watermill. Signed «Acacio Lima» Acácio Lino developed his career in historic painting with works in the Chiado Museum, Soares dos Reis Museum, Grão Vasco Museum and José Malhoa...

A painting of a nature scene of almond trees in bloom in Spring by the portuguese painter Falcão Trigoso. Signed «F . Trigoso». Oil on platex. Falcão Trigoso was born in 1879 and ...

An impressive sized pictorial still life of flowers. Oil on canvasd and signed «Eduarda Lapa» by the portuguese painter Eduarda Lapa. Maria Eduarda Lapa de Sousa Caldeira (1895 – 19...

A Portuguese watercolor painting by Alfredo Morais with the title "Garden of house / castle in Sintra" Signed «Alfredo Moraes» and dated «1943». Alfredo Morais, born Alfredo Január...

A relief of nature, cherubim guard the garden of Paradise (Eden) after the expulsion of Adam and Eve - Inspired by the work of Master Louis-Messidor-Lebon Petitot in terracotta and p...

A Romanticism Jean-Augustin Franquelin's painting of a scene of a kneeling daughter crying and a mother wiping tears, signed painting, a prominent painter of the École des Beaux-Arts...

Street painting with church in the background and two people on the street. Heavy frame with 'Jaime Murteira' plate on the front signed on the...

Painting by Artur Loureiro of Ponte de Lima Landscape, signed «Artur Loureiro». Oil on wood. Dimensions: Frame: 64 x 53,5 cm Sculptor and landscape painter and animalist, full ...

Painting by Jaime Murteira with a maritime motif, boats anchored with a village in the background, signed by the portuguese Jaime Augusto Murteira. Oil on canvas Jaime Murteira was a disciple of Frederico Aires and António Saúde. He was regarded as one of the best naturalist painters of all time. His works are represented in private collections, foundations and museums, including the José Malhoa...

Painting with a church in the background and two people on the street signed by the portuguese artist Jaime Augusto Murteira. Oil on platex Jaime Murteira was a disciple of Frederico Aires and António Saúde. He was regarded as one of the best naturalist painters of all time in Portugal. His works are represented in private collections, foundations and museums, including the José Malhoa...

Painting of a sailing boat surrounded by anchored boats. Signed João Reis. João Reis - Lisbon, Portugal, February 15, 1899, son of Carlos Reis, of whom he was a student at the Lisb...

Sculpture in low relief representing a "Young woman with a unicorn", carved wood, signed on the side. France, 1960s.

"The Dance", Ink drawing and brown ink wash. Framed under glass. Lucien-Pierre CADENE (1887-1958), France.

Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.

Oil on canvas painting signed M. L. Daguerry, located Paris and dated 1888 on lower left corner. Wooden frame and gilded stucco. France, 1888.

Oil on canvas representing a naked woman, Gloria Morera Font (1938 - ), "La soledad de la artista", signed and dated 1976. Spain, 1970s.

Oil on canvas representing fishermen returning from fishing and bringing fish to a table in the foreground covered with fish in the style of a still life. France, 1930s.

Bust sculpture in stone representing a young lady. France, XXth c.

A blue ABS plastic wall organizer from the 1970s. Designed and produced by Visiva srl, Milano, Italy, during the 1970's. Similar with the Uten.Silo by Dorot...

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...

This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA in 1991. It is made of black painted metal and represents a jazz band. Curtis Jeré was the shar...

European workshop XVII century Portrait of Lars Gathenhielm (1689-1718) Oil on canvas Unsigned Lars Gathenhielm (1689–1718), was a Swedish sea captain, commander, shipowne...

Set of four panels, mounted in mdf (two lateral and two central) Decorated with wreaths and other floral motifs. Central panels decorated with medallions in shades of blue, representing landscapes Edition from 1804 to 1904, with maker's mark on base "J. Zuber et Cie" With the following references - 10284 (left side panel); 10290 (center panel); 10286 (center panel); 10292 (right side panel) (minor defects). Dim.: 262 x 56 cm (each lateral panel) 262 x 91 cm (each central panel) The Zuber factory is a French company specialized in the production of high quality wallpapers. Founded in 1797 by Jean Zuber, it is located in Rixheim, Alsace, France, and is one of the oldest wallpaper mills in continuous operation. Zuber is known for panoramic wallpapers, which are wallpaper panels that depict landscapes or detailed scenes on a large scale. These panoramic wallpapers are produced using hand-engraved wooden block printing techniques, resulting in high-quality pieces and artistic detailing. The Zuber factory is also known for its extensive collection of historical wallpaper designs, many of which are based on classic designs of the XVIII and XIX century. They have been used in many prestigious locations around the world, including royal palaces, private residences and museums, and are considered pieces of decorative art. The production of Zuber wallpapers involves a highly specialized process, which includes the careful selection of materials, the preparation of the printing blocks, the application of colors through traditional printing techniques, and the finishing of the wallpapers in a slow and careful drying process. Each wallpaper is a unique and handmade work of art, produced with attention to detail and quality. Zuber wallpapers are highly valued by collectors, interior designers and decoration lovers from all over the world due to their artistic quality, historical authenticity and exclusivity. The Zuber factory continues to be an iconic example of excellence in the production of luxury...

This handmade decorative tile panel combines the traditional Portuguese faience tile making techniques with a modern approach of shapes and color, res...

Adoration of the Shepherds, French School. Oil on canvas, 18th Century. Framed.

Pastel on paper, representing Monkey by Teresa Lacerda 2014.

This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA, in 2000. It is made of brass, iron and copper and has wine motifs, like bottles and glasses. ...

This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA, in 2000. It is made of brass, iron and copper and has beer motifs, like bottles and glasses. ...

The Mantis - brass LED light plant grower - Luvere Studio Materials: Brass, LED Lighting. Interchangeable backplate and base plate Dimensions: 29” ? ?x ? ?16” ? ?x ? ?16” The Ma...

The monolith, brass LED light plant grower, Luvere Studio Materials: Cold ? ?rolled ? ?steel, ? ?starfire ? ?glass, ? ?LED ? ?lighting Dimensions: 37” ? ?x ? ?7” ? ?x ? ?7” The ...

The Mantis - brass LED light plant grower - Luvere Studio Materials: Brass, LED lighting. Interchangeable backplate and base plate Dimensions: 29” x 16” x ...

This vintage wall rug was designed and produced in the Netherlands, during the 1960's. It represents a tree with the leaves falling, in oranges, yello...

Cavalo de Troia (The Trojan Horse) - The drawing is a representation of the wooden horse, developed by Odysseus, which the Greeks used during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy. The Trojans pulled the horse into their city as a victory trophy, not knowing there was a selected force of men hiding inside, who came out after reaching the city. Álvaro Siza started drawing at the age of six. With a great variety of drawings on his portfolio, many of them are inspired by mythology and historic scenes. “The drawings are what came to my mind in this very moment. I like mythology and expressing the stories in images. I have made a lot of mythological drawing...

Desenho (Man Painting) - The painting shows someone who begins a drawing, looking on the paper with a pen in the hand. Álvaro Siza describes the very special moment of taking the decision to make a painting, facing the white paper. A reproduction of his situation, doing this series of paintings: not knowing what to do until the decision to draw was being made. Then the idea of mythology came to his mind. “It is, in some way, an expression of my personal moment making drawings. But it is not a self-portrait, I am quite different than this man. It is not a specific person on purpose, because everyone makes drawings. Maybe not everyone does it, but everyone could do it.” Álvaro Siza started drawing at the age of six. With a great variety of drawings on his portfolio, many of them are inspired by mythology and historic scenes. “The drawings are what came to my mind in this very moment. I like mythology and expressing the stories in images. I have made a lot of mythological drawing...