A rare and important
brass processional cross from the late 15th century, with a
cylindrical cross-section whose ends are adorned with spheres
decorated with fleur-de-lis lace.
At the crossing is [...]
Saint James the Greater – Medieval Gothic SculpturePolychrome carved wood – France or Spain – 13th/early 14th centuryDimensions: H. 51 cm – W. 20 cm – D. 12 cmA superb and rare medieval polychrome woo[...]
A terracotta floortile in very good, clean condition. This tile comes from a Cistercian monastery in southern Germany and dates from the 15th century. For more information, see: Ornamented Floor Tiles[...]
Crowned Madonna with Child. île De France Ca. 1340/1360This Madonna displays the typical characteristics of the “International Style”.The “International Style” in the Middle Ages refers to Internation[...]
LA GALLERYA OFFERS
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE STONE COLUMN
FROM AN ANCIENT PIEDMONT RESIDENCE
PIEDMONT, 15TH CENTURY
H 135CM X W 50CM MAX
LA GALLERYA snc
LARGE SHOWROOM WITH 1000 SQM WAREHOUS[...]
Medieval architectural element, grotesque granite head, 12th-14th century, Normandy or Channel Islands. The sculpture is worn but remains very expressive with strong features giving it a powerful pres[...]
Southern Germany, mid-15th century. SAINT JAMES THE GREATER Carved from lime wood, polychromed, hollowed out at the back. Depicted in his traditional image, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and carrying a b[...]
This rare ring likely belonged to a devout Christian. The tree of life is a fundamental archetype in many mythological, religious, and philosophical traditions around the world. In the Christian conte[...]
This finely sculpted, twisted column in white marble is distinguished by a chiseled helical band between two parallel lateral bands. This design creates a subtle interplay of recesses and reliefs that[...]
Capital decorated with foliate hooks on three sides; the fourth side is simply roughed out, with a notch at the top, probably for a metal clasp. Alsace, circa 1300. Height 35 cm, width and depth 21 cm[...]
Boucle mérovingienne et plaque trapézoïdale à cinq bossagesGaule du Nord, vers 600-630 ap. J.-C.Dimensions : 13,1 × 6,5 cm.Matériau : Alliage de cuivre coulé avec une surface étamée imitant l’argent.G[...]
Late 15th Century France Late Middle Ages – Late Gothic Rare safe, known as a messenger's box, made of wood covered in leather and bound with wrought iron, a striking example of medieval art in its mo[...]
Amazing rare pair of window bars ("cat peelers").Hot-forged and chiselled ironNorthern Italy (Lombardia) XV-XVI centuryExcellent condition considering the age, see photos for obvious small defects
Pyrenees, 16th century or earlier: "Incredible Gothic monoxylous chest," fir wood, 49 x 108 x 46 cm, wrought iron hinges. This chest has undergone numerous restorations, some more successful than othe[...]
Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century
Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under a transparent lead[...]
A Romanesque bronze zoomorphic buckle, 11th-12th century, with a fantastic green patina. Very rare! In the Romanesque style. Length: 2.5 cm. Found in Rochester, Kent (UK).
Medieval armorial seal (15th–16th century) Large medieval armorial seal in brown wax – Savoy / Dauphiné – Late 15th / early 16th century Diameter: 5.5 cm | Thickness: 1.5 cm | Original Wax Seal: Super[...]
Incredible wrought ironwork, remarkable for its delicacy, naivety, and dexterity. 16th century? Four fixings seem to indicate it protected a niche. Some missing pieces, another small grille, tree of l[...]
Two paving tiles from the medieval period, 12th-13th centuries. One tile is two-tone, the other a solid honey-green-brown. Dimensions: 12 x 12 cm, 3 cm thick
A finely
crafted gilded copper-alloy appliqué depicting a standing Eagle with
outstretched wings, its head turned to left and grasping a small object in its
beak.
The surface
retains traces of or[...]
THE GALLERY OFFERS
A VERY RARE DOUBLE BASIN IN VERZINO FRABOSA MARBLE FROM THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD
ROUNDED ON THE UPRIGHTS, CARVED WITH ARCHAIC HEXA-LEAF MOTIFS
ON THE FRONT AND SIDES, SIGNIFICAN[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE Large light oak statue depicting Saint Giles the Hermit, wearing a hooded cloak, with a doe standing before him, its forelegs resting on his chest. He places his hand on the animal in a g[...]
HAUTE EPOQUESet of 2 lovely medieval potteries pieces : * 1 medieval terracotta jug with handle, datable by its typology from 14th century. Origin: Île-de-France / Paris area ? Traces of limestone, ma[...]
Pair of carved solid oak wood paneling, attributed to the High Gothic period (15th century). These decorative elements display a structured Gothic ornamental repertoire. Each panel is composed of two [...]
This Istrian stone bas-relief depicts a haloed apostle, shown full-length, sheltered beneath an architectural structure with twisted columns. The work belongs to the oeuvre of the Venetian sculptor Gh[...]
This elegant rectangular stone frieze is carved in bas-relief with abundant plant motifs. Dating from the 5th–6th century, it likely originates from a Byzantine context in Egypt, within the Late Antiq[...]
This Italian marble basin, dating from the late 15th century, brilliantly illustrates the Renaissance's rediscovery of antiquity. Circular in shape and deeply hollowed, it is adorned around its entire[...]
This terracotta head, dating from the 15th century and of Italian origin, likely represents Hercules, recognizable by his powerful and virile features. The work is striking for its dramatic expression[...]
Gothic Keystone
Limestone
France, 14th century
33 x 47 x 26 cm
A striking relic of Gothic architecture, this keystone captivates with the purity and power of its intersecting forms. Once crowning [...]
HAUTE EPOQUE RELIGIOUS ART Late 15th century nice bronze Christ figure Stylistic analysis: Several stylistic features of this item are characteristic from this specific period and particularly notice[...]
Female saint - Region of Cologne, late 13th early 14th century. This female saint—possibly Mary Magdalene—was carved in the round ("ronde-bosse")She has the typical S-shaped posture characteristic of[...]
Set of four rare cast iron candlesticks from the gothic period. Tripod base which one has been repaired strongly long time ago (has visible on the photos). Rests of old black paint. France, 15th centu[...]
Saint Cephalophore (Saint Just of Beauvais?). Limestone with traces of polychromy. Dressed in a robe and a long cloak. Standing, he holds his head in his hands. Beautiful hair characteristic of the la[...]
Fragment of a pile from the foundations of the old Temple Gate in Paris, part of the fortifications of Charles V (1364-1380), removed during the construction of line 3 (lot 4) of the Paris metro and p[...]
Medieval pilgrim's ampoule, 14th-15th centuries, made of lead or tin, bearing the Bethlehem cross and fleurs-de-lis. The eight-pointed Bethlehem cross is engraved over other coats of arms of cities wh[...]
How clever… back then, we may not have washed our hands, but we knew how to put away our scissors, after God knows what procedure, by carefully folding the finger slots to take up less space in the ca[...]
Double capital with hook decorations
Grey stone
France, 13th century
Reduced—cut in modern times
H 22 x L 41 x P 20 cm
'Hook' is the name given today to these ornaments ending in leaf heads or ro[...]
16th-century Renaissance oak wedding chest from northern Italy. Extraordinary Renaissance bas-relief depicting columns in the round with Corinthian capitals. The top shelf was replaced in the 19th cen[...]
A terracotta floor tile, in very good and clean condition. This tile comes from a Cistercian monastery in southern Germany and dates from the 15th century. For more information see: Ornamentierte Bode[...]
Wooden sculpture depicting Saint Catherine of AlexandriaProvenance Lower Rhine or Southern TyrolLate 15th century (circa 1480)Linden wood (single trunk, hollowed back), traces of polychromy on the bac[...]
Superb fragment of a Romanesque period capital, in limestone decorated with acanthus leaves, frog and snail. Burgundy 11th century. Dimensions: h27x40x18cm
Superb Gothic capital with bat decorations and a chubby character, basalt. 15th/16th century. Massif Central. Base. For medieval culture, the nocturnal habits of the bat make it a totally negative ani[...]
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 very rare depiction on this medieval copper alloy table knife terminal. Usually, saints, martyrs, and animals are depicted on the engravings of a finial, but here a lunar gargoyle was chosen. Probab[...]
Rare small pilgrimage badge decorated with a man in the center surrounded by a legend border. Mixture of lead and tin. Gothic period – Second part of the 14th century. 1.8 cm in diameter. An almost id[...]
Small 15th/16th century sheepskin traveler's Bible. Written in Aramaic, it comes with its case and travel pouch. Some parts were likely damaged by fire. A beautiful collector's item from a very early [...]
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