Despite its fragmentary state, this artwork exudes great serenity. This magnificent figure dates from the 16th century and was created in Spain by a highly talented master sculptor, probably Flemish. [...]
A pair of mascarons depicting grotesque, grimacing heads, reminiscent of the iconography of woodland deities such as fauns, forming brackets. Their profiles feature volutes, and their faces are framed[...]
Highly authentic Corpus Christi from the Southern Netherlands (probably Flemish/Brabantine), dating to approximately 1500–1525.
Carved from solid fruitwood, most likely pearwood (not boxwood), with a[...]
This Carrying of the Cross is a fragment of a Flemish altarpiece, reflecting the intense artistic production of Brabant workshops in the early 16th century. Renowned for their craftsmanship, these wor[...]
Virgin and Child "Sedes Sapientiae" (Throne of Wisdom in Latin), carved in soft wood on the back. The Virgin Mary is depicted seated, holding the Infant Jesus on her lap: she thus serves as a throne f[...]
Large carved and polychrome oak statue representing Christ in Chains. There are some missing pieces, notably the tips of the feet and one hand. 18th century period.
This pair of polychrome wooden sculptures from the end of the 15ème siècle, beginning of the 16ème, was part of the origin of a group of calvaires that stood at the foot of the cross, in the crucifixi[...]
This polychrome wooden Virgin and Child, typical of mid-15th-century Burgundy, embodies medieval Marian devotion. The Virgin stands facing forward, holding Christ in her arms. She wears a flowing mant[...]
The Nativity of Jesus, 20th-century sculpture, Basque-Béarn school, after a capital from the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Lazarus in Autun. The sculpture is in bas-relief on an ironwood panel. Circa [...]
Inspired by the sculpture of the Angel sounding the oliphant at the return of Christ from the Abbey Church of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Corrèze XII, this 20th-century sculpture from the Basque-Béarn scho[...]
20th-century Basque-Béarnese wood sculpture after a section of the Adoration of the Magi from St. Lazarus Cathedral, Autun. Facing the three Magi, the Virgin and Child, haloed and veiled, are depicted[...]
This sculpture of St. Anne (mother of the Virgin Mary), a French work from the 16th century, shows her teaching her daughter to read. The book symbolizes knowledge, particularly that of the Scriptures[...]
19th or possibly late 18th century, beautiful walnut sculpture representing the head of a young page with a feathered hat. Fine quality, glass holes, carved from a single piece, beautiful patina. 28 x[...]
Italy, 17th centuryWooden sculpture depicting Christ on the Cross, carved fully in the round and distinguished by strong expressive intensity. The face, with half-closed eyes and deeply sorrowful feat[...]
This polychrome linden wood statuette, a material favored by Swabian sculptors for its lightness and finesse, depicts a bishop with his episcopal attributes. He stands upright, dressed in his dalmatic[...]
Superb and rare late 15th-century sculpture of the Holy Trinity with Saint Anne. This sculpture of the Holy Trinity with Saint Anne is also sometimes called Saint Anne in Third Place or Saint Anne in [...]
17th century Renaissance oak door panel with a beautiful patina in original condition. I also have a second similar one for sale - please see my other listings.
Gilt wood sculpture, beautifully rendered with gold leaf, featuring exquisitely detailed drapery and faces. Good overall condition. French School. Period: 18th century. Subject: Crowned Virgin and Chi[...]
Lombard manufacture, 17th century.Life-sized polychrome wooden sculpture depicting Saint Charles Borromeocm 185 x 70L x 65PThe sculpture is related to the colossal statue of Saint Charles near Arona, [...]
Venice, 19th century: Carved wooden musician's stool depicting a kneeling putto supporting a top decorated with a stylized shell. Italian work from the late 19th century, classically inspired, typical[...]
Interesting architectural protomes in carved wood depicting fantastic figures, a feminine one and a masculine one, and had an apotropaic function. It is probable that these sixteenth-century elements [...]
A rare and deeply moving carved wooden sculpture depicting Christ Bound (Christ of Patience), shown seated, his hands crossed and tied, in a moment of silent suffering preceding the Crucifixion.
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Male figure in carved wood, characteristic of a stylistic production from north-eastern Europe, probably Belgium or the Netherlands.Good overall condition, with an old restoration following a break be[...]
This charming limewood statuette represents the very popular Saint Anthony, dressed in the hooded habit of the Antonine Hospitaller Order. Popularized by the Golden Legend of Jacques de Voragine, this[...]
Large 17th-century Living Christ. Carved in walnut, head raised towards heaven, loincloth tied at the left hip, right leg bent, feet parallel. Of particular note is the depiction of the living Christ [...]
Large carved wooden eagle on a base, late 18th century. Original polychrome and gilding. Dimensions: Total height: 1.68 m Width: 0.80 m In good condition, normal wear. Composed of 2 parts (eagle and b[...]
Gilded with gold leaf and polychrome paint. Subject: Saint kneeling in prayer. In good condition, despite minor losses and wear consistent with age... the base of the sculpture is made of wood imitati[...]
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian in carved wood. Saint Sebastian sculpted in the round. French work from the 17th century. Very good condition, intact. Height 60 cm
An interesting pair of small carved wooden busts, with a medium-dark patina, in very good condition. Mounted on dark turned wood bases. One figure is a religious man, the other an officer? Probably Ge[...]
A wooden Saint Stephen, probably made of ash or oak, is depicted tonsured, holding the instrument of his martyrdom, the stones in his left hand, and a book, the Bible, in his right. He wears his deaco[...]
Interesting wooden sculpture depicting "Cristo Patiens" with original polychromy and loincloth not carved but made by applying a mixture of plaster and rags and then gilded with gold leaf which is ver[...]
A very beautiful Christ in the Garden of Olives, part of an altarpiece, from the Burgundian Low Countries, circa 1470-1480. It has suffered the effects of time but remains powerful, the wood is very s[...]
Superb sculpted portrait of a bearded man with a harmonious face and lifeless eyes, possibly the blind seer Tiresias of Thebes, whom Odysseus consulted; whose infirmity, but also his gift, stemmed fro[...]
Description A polychrome wooden sculpture designed to be viewed in the round, depicting Saint Amable. Saint Amable of Riom was a Latin presbyter and one of the first pastors of Riom. Tradition tells t[...]
Bust of Christ, carved in wood in a realistic style. The face is rendered with nervous energy, with a straight nose, a slightly open mouth revealing teeth, and hair and beard depicted in wavy locks. 1[...]
Spanish School, early 17th century. Important polychrome and gilt wood sculpture in high relief, in the round, depicting Saint George slaying the dragon. Very finely crafted and in excellent condition[...]
Touching 17th-century folk art bas-relief. Chest element depicting a bishop and a queen. Clearly dated 1641 and NL. Old wax repair in the upper right corner. France. Oak. 44/23cm
Christ in boxwood sculpted and painted France end of the 16th century beginning of the 17th Later polychromy most probably 18th century with traces of gilding on the reverse Color of the wood characte[...]
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