Rare and large Christ of Pity, or Christ in Bonds. Jesus is seated on a rock, stripped of his clothes, awaiting his torture. Monoxyl ash wood carved in the round. Traces of polychromy. Accidents and l[...]
A Rare Mother-of-Pearl Relief Depicting the Virgin and Child.German, Second Half of the 15th Century.Measures 7.4 × 7.3 cm.This finely carved mother-of-pearl relief presents a central image of the Vir[...]
Saint John under the Cross in carved wood (fragment)In beautiful weathered condition. Height of the sculpture: 32cm. 15th century. Spanish origin. The Saint is presented on a later velvet covered base[...]
This rare ring would likely have belonged to a faithful Christian. The tree of life is a fundamental archetype in many of the world's mythological, religious, and philosophical traditions. In the West[...]
Beautiful medieval sign : shield decorated with a cross. Cloisonné work with remnants of red and white enamel. 13th century 39x40 mm 13.87 g Small loss at the tip of the shield. These signs were inten[...]
This is a rare lead pilgrimage badge, decorated with the sun in the center and radiating rays around it. It was discovered many years ago near Little Walsingham, Norfolk. Although the symbol of the Su[...]
Beautiful and important statue of Saint Sebastian in solid poplar wood carved with traces of polychromy. The saint is represented standing, his hands tied behind his back to a tree, he is dressed in a[...]
This pair of exceptional bas-reliefs, entitled Ecce Homo and Mater Dolorosa, is a work of sacred art dating from the second half of the 15th century, from the Antwerp Gothic school, probably originati[...]
A Medieval silver gilt ring brooch set with a garnet.English or French, 13th - 14th century.Measures 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.8cm.Weighs 1.8 grams.This fine little brooch is decorated with oak leaves and a caboc[...]
A Medieval Bishop’s Ring Set with a Sapphire, Rubies, and Emeralds. English, 12th - 13th century. Ring size P 1/2 UK / 8 US / 57 EU. Weighs 1.9 grams. The bezel measures 1.3 x 1.3cm. A finely crafted [...]
This group of high-period altarpieces, made of polychrome-painted carved wood, depicting the Entombment, is a fine example. Precise and expressive, this work comes to us from Flanders, probably Antwer[...]
Large walnut wood sculpture depicting Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary. Scene titled The Education of the Virgin. Beautiful polychrome remains. Very fine carving quality and very beautiful facial expres[...]
Christ in carved wood with remains of polychromy. The book of the Gospels is in his right hand. The left hand is raised. Auvergne 12th century. Some missing parts. Height 38 cm.
A gold pendant with engraved crucifix.Byzantine Empire, 5th - 7th century AD.Measures 3 x 1.5 x 0.4cm.Weighs 1.9 grams.This navette-shaped hollow pendant features finely reeded sides and a front adorn[...]
Saint Catherine in polychrome carved wood, late 15th century. She holds a closed book in her hands and wears a crown on her head. Germany, late 15th century.
Superb Virgin and Child in solid oak monoxyl. She wears the veil, a tunic with pleats held by a belt, and over the tunic a wide drape. She holds Christ on her left arm. And Christ places his right han[...]
BUTTERI, attr. toPORTRAIT OF FERDINANDO I DE' MEDICIGIOVANNI MARIA BUTTERIFirenze 1540 - 1606 FirenzeOil on panel62 x 49 cm / 24.4 x 19.3 in, with frame 78 x 66 cm / 30.7 x 26 inPROVENANCEBruxelles, p[...]
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An exceptional tempera painting on a wooden panel, dating from the 15th century, attributed to the Venetian school of the Quattrocento. This rare work depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus [...]
Templar Pot Helmet in wrought iron. The structure is composed of five folded and beaten iron plates, reinforced internally in the upper part by two other plates subjected and joined by internal rivets[...]
Large stele in volcanic tuff representing the goddess Durga Maheshasuramardini standing holding various attributes of her six arms, resting on a recumbent buffalo accompanied by a worshipper. India, C[...]
set of four High period terracotta paving stones or tiles forming a fleur-de-lis decoration. The sides are well beveled as was customary at that time. 15th century. Each tile measures approximately: 1[...]
Saint Anthony in carved walnut Standing he holds the Book of the Rule of the Antonites in his left hand and his large-grained rosary in the other, two of his traditional attributes 15th century 62 ter[...]
Sedes Sapientiae, 15th century. Enthroned Virgin and Child "Sedes Sapientiae". Northern Spain, 15th century. Provenance: Private collection of Mr and Mrs John & Johanna Bass, New York. Bass Museum of [...]
Pair of finely carved bas-reliefs dating from around 1500 depicting Ecco Homo and the crown of thorns (the trial of Jesus). Oak wood sculptures from the Netherlands, late 15th century - early 16th cen[...]
This extraordinary and imposing Virgin and Child, in limestone, is sculpted in three-quarter round. Its back is hollowed out, and the iron bracket used to fix it to the wall is still present.The Virgi[...]
Built-in holy water font in gray volcanic stone (Volvic?) cut with 5 grooved cut sides, Gothic style 12th-15th century. The basin is pierced to facilitate the change of water. The holy water font is i[...]
A wooden box with polychrome and gilded "pastiglia" relief decor. Italy, XV century, decorated with scenes from the life of a martyr. Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.4 x 9 cm. Provenance: Dutch private colle[...]
Statue of Saint Catherine15th-16th centuryOakLate Romanesque styleMagnificent sculpture in a very good state of conservationSome missing part (see pictures)Very beautiful patinaHeight: 116 cmWidth: 37[...]
This oak sculpture is a French work from the 15th century and is probably an Occitan work from the Villefranche de Rouergue or Rodez region. It represents a gentleman with a long, slender face, mid-le[...]
Strong double-edged fuller with a long, narrow fuller on both sides. A small corrosion hole at the lower end of the fuller. A circular cross inlaid in brass on one side.Widely projecting, straight, sq[...]
A Seljuk/Seljuq silver and niello ring. Persia, 12th -13th century. Ring size L 1/2 UK / 6 US / 52 EU. Weighs 10 grams. The ring features a flat bezel framed by a niello-decorated border, with its co[...]
A gilt and polychromed limewood sculpture of a Saintly King. Austrian, Tyrol, late 15th century. Measures 111cm high. This charismatic figure’s identity as a king is suggested by his attributes—a cro[...]
Sculptor active in Friuli in the 14th centuryVirgin Annunciatestone sculpture with traces of polychromyh 103 cmVery elegant in the movements of the drapery that falls in thick folds to the ground, hel[...]
Limestone sculpture of a mother and child dating from the Haute Époque. Beheaded during the events of the French Revolution. Ancient patina and natural erosion marks. Historical piece with traces of i[...]
HAUTE EPOQUECabinet of CuriositiesLARGE AND CURIOUS TERRACOTTA SEAL with RELIEFS OF GOTHIC INSCRIPTION (unreadable) and a WADING BIRD, standing with its head curved towards the ground (on the right w[...]
Rare bronze peddler Christ, from the 15th century, still showing ancient traces of gilding. Christ is depicted on the cross, in a stylized posture, his head inclined, his arms outstretched, and his lo[...]
Column shaft elements in sculpted stone, from several Romanesque columns in different stones and diameters and heights. (I) yellow stone column, max height 89.5 cm, diameter 24 cm (500e o[...]
Superb and extremely rare copper alloy vervelle from the end of the 13th century, complete and in a very very good state of preservation! This is not an excavation piece! There are beautiful remains o[...]
A very beautiful Virgin of the
Annunciation, sculpted in the round, stands with her hips slightly
swaying, in an elegant and reserved pose.
She wears a dress with a scoope[...]
Beautiful rare pulley in wrought iron, assembled and boiled, decorated with a lily. Excellent condition considering the age. The hook is ancient, but not the original. Weight about 6 kg
Crocifission with the Madonna, Mary Magdalene and Saint John, Nordic picture from the second century of the 15th century, oil on the rover's table, size 52x34 cm.www.oldpaintingsonline.com
Pair of lion heads carved in wood with traces of gilding, Venetian sculptor of the late 15th century, head measurements 22x23 cm, height 23 cm; they are positioned on inclined plexiglass bases that ha[...]
VERY RARE DAGGER KNOWN AS "CINQUEDEA" Italy late 15th early 16th century. Triangular blade, double-edged, iron blade, grooved in the middle, the central part with double fulling, an oval punch on a gi[...]
Exceptional chalice of the Eucharist in gilded copper (with mercury) in the Gothic style. The barrel with a cut belly is topped with a knot embossed and chiseled with decoration of flowers with four p[...]
A superb old painted canvas, probably from a medieval pictorial tradition or inspired by Romanesque frescoes. The work represents a central character, dressed in a white tunic with geometric patterns,[...]
Fireplace plate quite exceptional by its size, its decorations and its age dated 1610 Coming from Haute Marne Coming from a collection of a former materials merchant in very good condition approximate[...]
Cross pattée with shell of St. Jacques. 12th century Baixas marble. Origin of a rural commandery welcoming pilgrims on the road to St. Jacques de Compostelle. France, Occitanie, Pyrénées Orientales Pe[...]
Flask with flattened pear-shaped body, the thin and straight neck probably incomplete.
Blue-green glass covered in large part with concretion of iridescent material
Medieval Orient, Syria-Palestine [...]
This charming pair of gilt bronze candlesticks is a Central European production. With their iron pike and the original wax cup. The base is round and the turning of the shafts is cylindrical and has t[...]
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