Old inscription on the back: "To the beloved Louis de La Vallière." Oval carved ivory medallion depicting the left profile of Louis XIV. In a red damask frame with silver embroidery and gilt fleur-de-[...]
Beautiful frieze or rosette in gilded and silvered wood with a decorative carved wooden halo, with an M in the center representing the Marian symbol. This type of object is often used in religious con[...]
Pair of scagliola sculptures - Double-tailed winged sirens. Italy, 17th century.60 x 45 x h 100 cm each.Made entirely of scagliola, these replicas are statues from a Baroque villa. They depict a pair [...]
This finely carved boxwood sculpture depicts the Crucified Christ. His arms stretch wide toward the heavens, his head tilts gently to the right shoulder, and his features, marked by both pain and resi[...]
mannequin as saint, Sculpture Naples XVIIth CenturyTypical example of devotional sculpture from southern Italy, but widespread in all countries under Spanish influence.she was originally dressed in co[...]
Ivory Sculpture of the Living Christ (Christus Vivo)Flanders,late 17th centuryThis finelycarved ivory sculpture of the living Christ (Christus vivo) is astriking example of Flemish devotional art from[...]
Marble head in the round depicting a putto, Roman Baroque, 17th century.In the Baroque period, putti became predominant decorative elements, depicted as naked, winged children, often with an allegoric[...]
Impressive gilded iron eagle. This piece would have surmounted a railing or a large lectern. The base is made of beautifully patinated iron. Louis XIV period, late 17th century. Dimensions: eagle plus[...]
Large wrought iron sculpture, likely from a sign or other significant ironwork decoration, depicting a large Greek warrior's helmet in the antique style. Entirely handcrafted in wrought iron and assem[...]
Saint Apostle, Southern Germany, late 17th century. Our Swiss pine sculpture depicts a strong man, one foot resting on a rock, holding an open book in one hand. We can surmise that he held an object i[...]
Beautiful 18th-century sculpture of the crowned Virgin Mary holding the Baby Jesus. The display niche is made of period gilded and carved wood. The statue's base is 19th-century. Dimensions: Virgin (o[...]
Thermoluminescence analysis report available upon requestThe head of Saint John the Baptist has been venerated since the Middle Ages. Severed on the orders of King Herod, the prophet’s head was said t[...]
This painted lead mask shows a bearded male face with expressive features. His radiating shell-shaped headdress echoes marine iconographic vocabulary and identifies our protagonist as an aquatic mytho[...]
Alabaster sculpture - Hercules and Cerberus. Rome, 17th century.18 x 9.5 x h 37 cm.Made entirely of carved alabaster. Separate alabaster base, missing left foot and arm, and other small defects and si[...]
Soft stone sculpture representing a standing person, headless, in a long draped garment. Some losses and chips, wear. Sculpture from the 16th or 17th century. Height 88cm. 36 x 22cm.
Beautifully sized statuette (53 cm high) representing an Angel dressed in Antique style. Elegant execution of the drapery. Restoration to the arms, missing fingers. The walnut has acquired a beautiful[...]
Large 17th century polychrome carved wood. Depicting a holy abbot carrying the Gospel and accompanied by his sheep. On his left is a black lamb and on the right is a white sheep. Painted oak, original[...]
France or Italy, circa 1700PhilosopherBronzePlinth in yellow Siena marble addedH. without base: 24 cmH. Total: 26.5 cmWear to the patinaRelated works:- Christie's sale, May 18, 2022 (auction 21059), l[...]
Alabaster sculpture representing Christ. Probably Sicilian work from the 17th century. Missing one arm and feet. Alabaster dimensions: 33 cm long and 14 cm wide. Base to be reattached.
Sculpture representing a kneeling angel, hands clasped on his chest, head turned towards the sky in an attitude of adoration. Executed in limestone, the figure has beautiful details: billowing hair, d[...]
Pair of large terracotta sculptures depicting a scene with two peasant women, France, Parisian workshop, second half of the 17th century. In the 17th century, Italy, and to a lesser extent Flanders, m[...]
Beautiful sculpture representing a putto in gilded wood, with the technique of gilding in the mecca Italian work late 17th early 18th century Sculpture sold as is, wear and missing parts (wings, feet.[...]
Beautiful representation of Mary and Saint John of Calvary in silvered and gilded bronze. Their elongated silhouettes express a great deal of tenderness. They are dressed in draped garments falling ov[...]
Carved and painted wooden sculpture - Figure of a saint - Italy, 17th-18th century.36 x 25 x 74 cm.Made entirely of carved, lacquered, and painted wood. Some signs of wear and paint loss.- All shipmen[...]
Carved and painted wooden sculpture - Madonna in Prayer - Italy, 17th-18th century.25 x 20 x 65 cm.Made entirely of carved, lacquered, and painted wood. Some signs of wear and paint loss.- All shipmen[...]
Gilded bronze sculpture - Mars, god of war. Rome, 17th century.9 x 9 x h 31 cm.Crafted entirely of chiseled and gilded bronze, it rests on an ebonized wooden base decorated with four gilded bronze pla[...]
This fine pair of marble busts depicts Christ and the Virgin.The bust of Christ belongs to a select group of well-documented bust portraits of the early seventeenth century. His features evoke the imp[...]
NORTHERN ITALY (Venice?) - Rare complete set of allegorical statuettes in carved and gilded wood illustrating the Cycle of the Seasons as pendants - Spring and Summer represented by female figures; Au[...]
An important piece of decoration that this "generous crow" in solid wood assembled and sculpted with brilliance, large size this piece in decoration under beam is a remarkable baroque element of the X[...]
Louis XIV impost Horn of plenty 17th century Good general condition, the wood is slightly split Formerly painted, some traces of polychromy Height: 71 cm Width: 27 cm Thickness: 14 cm All deliveries, [...]
Carved wood decorated with a lion's head carved in high relief. The lion is represented holding a zinc fountain mouth in its mouth (but nothing allows the water to pass through). Foliage finishes the [...]
Rectangular plaque carved in white Carrara marble with inlays of French red marble, probably made in the Veneto region during the 17th century.At the center of the composition stands the figure of the[...]
Interesting sculpture in polychrome wood depicting the winged Archangel Michael defeating the devil, skilfully carved by a Venetian sculptor from the period between the 17th and 18th centuries.The pol[...]
A wooden sculpture carved from a single tree trunk, polychrome lacquered, dating back to the late 17th century, depicting Saint Mark. Complete in every detail.
Dimensions: H 101 W 47 D 23 cm.
Co[...]
Madonna from the 17th century, in lacquered and carved wood, life-size: she stands, wrapped in her veils, her hands in prayer. This sculpture must have been leaning against a wall, because the back is[...]
Subject raising his arms to the sky, wearing a tunic belted by a buckle, flared by wide panels as if in movement, one of which opens and reveals a leg. Standing on clouds. Spain 17th century. Rear ter[...]
Two very large Buddhas in monoxyl teak wood, Laos, Luang Prabang, 17th-18th century. The one on the right is represented in a gesture of absence of fear, of protection "Abhaya mùdra". This gesture evo[...]
Large carved lime wood Virgin and Child with remains of polychromy. The child is leaning on her left arm. She wears a widely pleated tunic, belted high, with mid-length sleeves finished in lace. The h[...]
Sculpture in the round, representing Saint Sebastian, work of the 17th century. He is represented with his hands tied behind his back on a tree trunk with ropes, pierced with (missing) arrows symboliz[...]
Important single-piece group in natural carved and patinated wood representing "The education of the Virgin by Saint Anne", beautiful work from the French school of the end of the 17th century or begi[...]
Pair of carved, painted, gilded and faux marble wooden elements. They are decorated with putti carrying fruit bowls, interlacing and scallop shells. All the sculptures are taken from the mass. Good ge[...]
Circle of Alessandro Algardi (Bologna 1598 – Rome 1654)Rome, second half of the 17th centuryGilt bronze, red marble base and Fior di Pesco marble columnOverall height: approx. 35–40 cmFinely cast gilt[...]
Pair of wooden cherubs dating back to the end of the seventeenth century. Tuscan-Emilian production area. Wrapped in a cloud of gold from which the polychrome wooden face stands out. A pleasant decora[...]
Carved wooden angel, high Baroque, late 17th century - early 18th century Origin • Bavarian (Munich / Augsburg), Austrian (Salzburg / Tyrol), South German Length measured in a straight line 39 cm, hei[...]
A wooden carved eagle with spread-out wings holding an animal in its claws.Period : 17th – 18th centuryDimensions :Height : 61,5cmDiameter : 36cmCondition : Missing paw, few worm holes.
Turned walnut tondo carved from a single block, featuring a rare central relief in stucco depicting the biblical Tree of Life with Adam, Eve and the serpent. This piece, dating to the mid-17th century[...]
We attach to the sale of the works a certificate of guarantee attesting to their seniority and their authenticity.Rare and precious pair of genuflex cherubs in carved and gilded wood. The artifacts we[...]
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