Limestone preaching monk holding the end of a phylactery in his left hand. Height 56 cm. The stylistic characteristics are similar to the Burgundian school of the early 15th century. The subject of th[...]
Cul-de-lampe in Baixas marble from the Hautes Pyrénées Sculpture representing oak leaves with acorns Architectural element coming from a certainly monumental building. This cul-de-lampe supported a st[...]
'Federiciana' plate in carved bone, of Arab-Norman culture, depicting two falcons facing each other, among the palm trees. This object was probably part of a casket, made up of several slabs put toge[...]
Auvergne Romanesque capital carved on three sides and representing the three wise men. The sculpted faces represent three crowned kings on a decoration of stylized acanthus leaves. This Romanesque wal[...]
Funerary stele in fossiliferous limestone representing a woman with long braids holding back a section of her dress and holding an object in the other hand, probably a crown. Feet wearing pointed shoe[...]
Elegant little capital in slightly veined white marble, carved on all sides. Crosses attached to the corners and stylized hooks at the bottom of the basket. The absence of an astragalus caused this sc[...]
Bust of a saint in polychrome wood, hollow back. This bust can be compared to the reliquary busts of Saint Ursula and her companions known on the Middle Rhine in Cologne, as well as the opening virgin[...]
Small marble head representing a bearded man in profile, an apostle or a prophet. This sculpture comes from the Joseph Altounian collection dispersed during the Artcurial sale of September 18, 2019. I[...]
Handsome bearded face framed by curly hair emerging from the prophet's cap. This very expressive head shows a pensive man in old age, with furrowed eyebrows. This Gothic sculpture in the round can be [...]
Marble capital from late antiquity, most probably Visigothic. Capital with stylized acanthus leaves presenting a corded decoration on the abacus. Absence of astragalus common at this time. The base wa[...]
Limestone modillon carved in strong relief representing a man's head. The features and hair are stylized with locks originating between the eyebrows, eyebrow arches in an arc, hollow pupils, long must[...]
Large water leaf capital in red Verona marble. This type of capital is typical of Cistercian abbeys from the 12th century and presents a transition between Romanesque art and Gothic art. The sobriety [...]
This pre-Romanesque marble frieze is probably an altar element or a capital abacus. It shows two birds facing each other pecking at bunches of grapes. This theme, like the one which presents two birds[...]
Element of Romanesque vaulted arch (?) or part of column carved in the mass (10th/12th century) of church or chapel (?). In good used condition, normal wear and losses due to age (average age ) . POSS[...]
Large sculpture in the round, in walnut wood, representing Saint John, in a position that he generally has at the foot of Christ on the Cross. Very beautiful expressiveness of the face, framed by expe[...]
Base of applied column carved in the mass (10th/12th century) of a church (?). In good used condition, normal wear and losses due to age (middle age). POSSIBILITY OF SENDING, careful reinforced packag[...]
Carved stone, Romanesque style keystone (10th/12th century) of church (?) circular motif of flowers. In good used condition, normal wear and losses due to age (middle age). POSSIBILITY OF SENDING, car[...]
Very moving statue representing a virgin and child in polychrome wood. Lorraine? 14th/15th century An article in the newspaper LE REPUBLICAIN LORRAIN speaks of a statuette close but nevertheless with [...]
Rare "Madonna and Child" in Romanesque majesty, in polychrome carved wood. Work from the provinces of Catalonia, between France and Spain and dating from the 13th century or the first half of the 14th[...]
Our representation is very old. In carved wood in the round, it is nicely polychromed. The holy woman stands, hands clasped, emerging from the dragon. She is dressed in a belted dress under an open co[...]
Popularized by The Golden Legend of Jacques de Voragine, Antoine, an Egyptian hermit from the 3rd century, retired to the desert to live his faith in poverty and chastity. After resisting the attacks [...]
Chapiteau présentant sur trois faces un décor de crochets feuillagés, la quatrième face est simplement dégrossie, présenatnt une encoche en partie haute, probablement pour une agrafe métallique. Alsac[...]
Small modillon in Gothic stone (tuffeau?), carved with foliage, and dating from the end of the 15th century. Two hooks have been installed on the back for hanging on the wall. Nice little piece of hig[...]
Virgin and Child
Franco-Spanish sculptor from the Catalan/Pyrenean area
Late Middle Ages, 13th-14th century
Carved oak, flat back
Height: 67 cm
Fascinating and rare wooden sculpture depic[...]
A bronze group of Saint George on Horseback slaying the dragon and the Princess of Cappadocia.
North European, mid 15th century.
Measures 15 x 13 x 8cm.
The group is displayed on its original[...]
Christ in bronze, hollow cast, with remains of gilding. Head inclined on the right shoulder, bent legs and superimposed feet.
Central France, late 15th century H. 16.5 cm
This moving Virgin and Child is part of one of the richest bodies of medieval statuary: that of the Virgins in Majesty from the Pyrénées Orientales. From the first decades of the 13th century, the [...]
THE GALLERYA OFFERS ANCIENT HIGH PERIOD POLYCHROME WOOD SCULPTURE DEPICTING SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI VENETIAN WORKMANSHIP OF THE 15TH CENTURY DEFECTS AND WEAR DUE TO TIME. GREAT CHARM H135CM X L 45CM Tel[...]
This half-bust in Istrian stone from the end of the 15th century represents a Virgin of the Annunciation. Cut at waist level, the Virgin rests on a sculpted base. She is represented young, with fine a[...]
Virgin carved wood sculpture from the 15th and 16th centuries, high period in Gothic style. Very interesting sculpture in a single piece of wood representing the Virgin Mary slaying the serpent of evi[...]
Penitent Saint Jerome, high relief in lacquered wood, Lombard sculpture from the end of the 15th century/early 16th century, maximum dimensions 76x60 cm, maximum thickness approximately 19 cm.
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Beautifully carved with a high level of detail, probably from a Crucifixion group. Very beautiful facial details with a beautiful passionate expression, and fantastic gothic folds of the drapery. Beau[...]
A gilt bronze relief of a seated Saint Mark with his lion.
Probably French, 13th/14th century.
Measures 3.6 x 3.5cm (excluding bronze display stand).
Originally an element from a processiona[...]
A bronze figure of Saint John the Evangelist.
English, 15th century.
Measures 9.2cm high (excluding bronze display stand).
Retains traces of it’s original gilding.
Originally an element from[...]
A gilt bronze relief of the lion of Saint Mark.
Probably French, 13th/14th century.
Measures 3.5 x 3.2cm (excluding bronze display stand).
Originally an element from a processional cross.
[...]
A bronze figure of the seated Madonna and child.
English or German, 14th century.
Measures 4 x 1.9 x 1.2cm.
For similar examples see the Portable antiquities database numbers: CAM-598663, [...]
Ancient bronze representing a deer, the muzzle is stretched over a head extended by the long neck of the animal. Two horns turned up on the top of the head, the body is engraved with streaks outlining[...]
Stone column base Decorated with gadroons with a fleur-de-lys on each side. Late Middle Ages, early modern period 15th-16th century 25cm side 20cm high
Hard stone statuette from the 14th century, probably St Paul by the sword or sword (instrument of his torture) and the book. Head separated from the body following an old accident, hence some missing [...]
Beautiful and rare corpus Christi in carved oak.
With remains of original polychrome paint.
The Christ is represented with a small crown of thorns, a short loincloth, a fine short beard and a styliz[...]
A 14th century Corpus Christi. The statue is missing arms and lower legs and is badly affected by woodworm, but despite the damage, or perhaps partly because of the damage, this statue has an extremel[...]
Bronze or tin figure of a lion
Flanders or Wallonia, 15th century
Height: 10.2 cm
Proudly standing on its paws, this lion was likely intended to adorn a chandelier, as indicated by the hole throu[...]
Pretty Virgin in Limestone which still retains traces of Polychromy and which can be placed in relation to the style of Scultural work between the 15th and 16th century in France.
Dressed in a long d[...]
Capital with doves, Romanesque art in sculpted limestone, fragmentary see photos. The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, the wings pecked by a bird, or the smoothing of feathers are the symbol of [...]
Virgin of the Annunciation
Burgundy, cercle of Claus de Werve (Haarlem? - Dijon, 1439)
Early 15th century
Walnut carved in the round
H. 60 cm
The Virgin Mary stands, her right hand placed on th[...]
Four ribs meet on a molded ring, partially obscured by a high relief decoration composed of a shield inscribed in a star, whose points decorated with cabbage leaves are connected by miniature arcature[...]
Pair of stylophore lions in red Verona marble.
Northern Italy from the Roman-Gothic period.
Northern Italy 12th 13th century.
Bibliography:
Marcello Anghelem "the animals of the Apulian Romanesque[...]
End of the 15th century - (Circa. 1480-1490) Iberian School Spain - Portugal Sublime virgin in majesty known as “Sedes Sapientiae”, the virgin is represented seated on a throne. The Latin term Sedes S[...]
Ancient monk's head in limestone. Very beautiful subject with a hood mounted on a very beautiful porphyry base. French work from the 15th century. 24cm total height. The base measures 10cm on sides. I[...]
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