Charming bronze sculpture depicting a Nereid, a sea nymph, seated on a throne formed of two dolphins and a shell, holding an oar in her left hand and a lobster in her right (wear).Louis XIV period, ea[...]
Wooden sculpture depicting a saintly bishop, likely Saint Nicholas of Myra. He is dressed in an episcopal robe and wears a mitre. He holds a book in his left hand. The sculpture is very expressive. Ba[...]
Wooden sculpture depicting a saint or monk. Covered in multicolored polychrome paint and gilding. Philippines or Spain? 18th century. Condition visible in the photos: losses to the hands, cracks, and [...]
Pair of carved and waxed linden wood angels in the Louis XIV style, 18th century. These angels are distinguished by the quality of their carving, with expressive faces full of soft curves, plump bodie[...]
Polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting a winged putto, Italy, 18th century.The angel is masterfully crafted, featuring the rounded forms typical of the Italian Baroque. The eyes are glass. The wing[...]
A pair of carved oak figures depicting two apostles: Saint John with an eagle and Saint Luke with an ox. These sculptures show some losses, particularly to the hands, as well as cracks, traces of gild[...]
18th Century Angel with a Tuft and Scroll: An 18th-century linden wood angel with a scroll, wearing a tuft on its forehead. A large angel with a scroll, carved from 18th-century linden wood, formerly [...]
Important carved wooden plume, painted with acanthus leaves and naturalistic flowers (roses, etc.). A beautiful decorative object to display on a base, enhancing the ambiance of a chest of drawers, co[...]
A Regency period decorative element in patinated and carved natural wood, decorated with winged cherubs surrounding a medallion supported by an eagle with outstretched wings, perched on oak branches. [...]
Religious Statue, Christ in Polychrome Carved Wood, 18th Century. Back chipped. Height 74 cm. Beautiful patina, one hand missing. Folk art. Carefully packaged for shipping.
Pair of marble medallions depicting the profiles of Popes Gregory VIII and Leo IX. Italy, Roman workshop, late 17th-early 18th century.Gregory VIII, born Alberto di Morra (1100-1187), known for having[...]
17th, 18th Century Trapani Alabaster, Puríssima Conception. A very beautiful 17th-century alabaster Virgin, carved from the Trapani workshop. A rare appliqué sculpture, not to be found on the antiques[...]
Caryatid decorated with a fauness, the bust resting on the paws of a faun. Originally, this sculpture was integrated into a piece of furniture, woodwork, or perhaps a stair riser. The top of the head [...]
A rare statue depicts an anchorite, possibly Saint Onuphrius or Onofrio, a hermit in the desert. A 4th-century anchorite who lived in complete and radical destitution, our polychrome statue shows him [...]
Important sculpture representing Mary Magdalene, carved from a single mulberry trunk, with only the hands added later. Originally polychrome, this statue was likely stripped in the 19th century, revea[...]
Louis XIV Portrait. This large carved wooden medallion depicts the profile of Louis XIV, after the famous marble model attributed to Pierre Puget and held at the Musée Lambinet in Versailles, illustra[...]
This is a pair of winged cherub heads, a carved, polychrome, and partially gilded wood sculpture.The work is made of carved, painted (polychrome) wood with realistic flesh tones and gold details (gild[...]
Pair of carved, gilded, and painted wood sculptures - Moors holding vases. Venice, 18th century.36 x 36 x h 170 cm.Made entirely of carved, lacquered, gilded, and painted wood. They depict two Moors w[...]
Free shipping insurance included (E-U only)Bronze plaquette, Christ the Child, 18th centuryDepicted nude as a chubby child with a cherubic face, Christ raises his right hand in a gesture of blessing. [...]
Pair of carved and gilded wooden swags decorated with cherub heads, flowers, and sunflowers executed in high relief. The sunflower, a symbol of the sun, is a characteristic element of the Louis XIV pe[...]
Pair of covered vases in red Languedoc marble, molded on pedestals. Each vase features two applied side masks. The detached, molded lid has a finial in the form of foliage. Louis XIV period. H. 45 x W[...]
Saint Barbara, carved in wood and polychrome with gilt highlights, typical of the early 18th century. The saint is depicted standing, draped in a flowing robe with rich folds, holding in her left hand[...]
Gilded wood carving of a woman's head framed by scrolls and foliage. The head is surmounted by a palmette. The carving is of very high quality. The wood is intricately carved in the palmettes, requiri[...]
A rare example of statuary representing Saint Louis of the French, also known as Saint Louis, recognizable by his face and the cap upon which his crown is usually placed. He holds his scepter in his r[...]
Sculpture representing Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, made of wood covered with polychromy and gilding. It has inlaid glass eyes. The sculpture represents Mary in a prayer position, standing o[...]
Pair of carved wooden caryatids, 18th centuryPair of carved wooden caryatids. They show traces of polychromy.Ideal for hanging on the wall, equipped with hooks on the back.Period: 18th centuryDimensio[...]
Floor lamp, Gilded cherub, Baroque, 18th centuryItaly: early 18th centuryLarge gilded wooden sculpture depicting a cherub holding lamps. Beautiful sculpture still in the Baroque style. The lamps were [...]
Lovely gilt bronze sculpture representing a child draped in "Turkish" fashion, wearing a turban and feathers, a parakeet resting on his right hand, sitting on a trapeze decorated with quatrefoils (wea[...]
Polychrome wooden Child Jesus depicted standing. The gentle face has very expressive glass eyes. Antique polychrome. Salle restauration at foot.Height: 24 cm. Former private Parisian collection.
Bronze crabe
Padua, 18th century
bronze
2 x 10 x 7 cm
This finely cast bronze sculpture of a crab reflects the enduring interest in natural forms characteristic of 18th-century Padua. Rendered wit[...]
According to a French legend, Mary Magdalene and her brother Lazarus arrived in Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, in the south of France, after being sent by the Jews across the Mediterranean in a boat wi[...]
Putti in lime wood carved in the round, represented standing on a cloud dressed in a drape with delicately sculpted folds, he holds in his left hand a sheet wrapped around his arm. Beautiful patina. R[...]
Very beautiful and important wooden mannequin also called "Capipote" representing the Virgin and Child...She is wearing a bun, decorated with two removable locks held by screws, articulated shoulders [...]
Beautiful work of piety, representing the Virgin carrying the child Jesus in her arms, made of solid wood. The sculpture is sober and elegant, full of life. This statue has come to us as is, its polyc[...]
Beautiful rearing bronze horse with a nuanced brown patina, Italian school from the mid-18th century, beautiful old cast iron, this horse rests on a molded red marble base. Very beautiful object, in a[...]
Regency style acanthus leaf in carved and waxed oak, 18th century period. Good condition. Delivery costs for mainland France: €20. For other destinations, please contact us for a precise delivery quot[...]
Beautifully sized natural wood cherub (Height: 65 cm), hands clasped, feet on stylized clouds. Very beautiful facial expression characteristic of the L XIV Period. Period late 17th - early 18th. Missi[...]
- Pair of reliquary busts of bishops in carved oak dating from the end of 18th century. Carved in half-round and depicted as a bust, these portraits have an identical base. The latter, trapezoidal in [...]
Fragment of a terracotta altarpiece depicting the Crucifixion on a palm leaf decoration. Beautiful remains of polychromy on this element which appears to be the right part of an altarpiece decoration.[...]
Beautiful sculpture representing a chubby putto in gilded wood, with wings, a branch ending above his head. Italian work from the 18th century Iron hook on the back, some missing parts and wear Height[...]
Very beautiful piece of woodwork in carved and painted wood, Acanthus leaves and fruits, In carved and patinated oak, In used condition, patina of time, wear from use, small lack of woodwork, See phot[...]
Important architectural element or bas-relief in plaster, with a coat of arms and multiple decorations in its center (crown, cross, lions, crest, etc.). Period: late 18th century or very early 19th ce[...]
Rare, high-quality bust of a lady in carved and waxed linden, Louis XIV style, 18th century. Good condition. Delivery costs for mainland France: €20. Please contact us for other destinations.
Beautiful Saint George in Carved Wood Slaying the Dragon. Beautiful polychrome and gilded carved wooden statue representing Saint George slaying the dragon. It is a statue carved in the round where th[...]
Carved and polychrome wood Total height: 27 cm Our charming sculpture represents Saint Roch, the patron saint of pilgrims, surgeons, dermatologists and apothecaries. Saint Roch was born in Montpellier[...]
Oak lectern carved with an eagle with outstretched wings, partially lacquered and gilded. It rests on a scrolled tripod base, carved with a shell. Tarred shaft with foliage. 18th century period
Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700–1750
Carved oak, original water gilding and polychromy traces
Height: 36.5 cm
A finely carved devotional statue representing Saint Augustine of Hippo, shown [...]
Paperweight representing a sphinxRegency periodPatined lead cast Plinth added in oak (modern)H.18 cm: base 18 x 10.5 cmThe female face is wearing the Egyptian nemes and a diadem. The front legs rest o[...]
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