Late 1400s wood bas relief carving of "God the Father" emerging from the clouds with his right hand raised in blessing and his left hand holding the orb. Traces remain on the surface area of polychrome paint and gold leaf. The piece is said to have come from the recent estate of John Secondary but not verified. "God the Father" measures 14.5" high by 12" wide (frame is 22.25"x 17").
18th Century Continental Polychrome Painted Pope, Santos with his gilt and red cloak, holding the Bible and outstretched arm, H:15" W:8 3/4" D:5 1/4".
Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve the desired contour and expression. The next step is the applied size (animal glue)and gesso (chalk in animal glue) this provides an ideal ground to ach... Click for details
Decorative Antique Mahogany Inlaid Federal Style Letter Box, H:13 1/8" W:7 1/4" D:8". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as we... Click for details
19th Century Italian Polychrome Decorated Figure of a Bishop, in a Red and Gilt Cloak, H:22" D:8" W:8". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and Fre... Click for details
Antique English Black Polychromed Painted Wood and Iron Large Anvils, marked Brooks England, CWT, H:14" W:30 3/4" D:6". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorati... Click for details
Antique English Polycromed Painted and Iron Anvil Models used as Bookends, H:7 1/4" W:15" D:3.5", marked Brooks England, 26 KCS, this particular pair has a little more wear on one of the ends. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment... Click for details
Elegant 19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Mirror, H:42.5" W:25". Historically from the late 17th century onward, mirrors and their frames played an increasingly important part in the decoration of rooms. The early frames were usually of ivory, silver, ebony, or tortoiseshell or were veneered with marquetry of walnut, olive, and laburnum. Needlework and bead frames were also to be found. Craftsmen such as Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721) often produced elaborately carved mirror frames to match a compl... Click for details
This Italian Wall Plaque with Carved Cherubs is in Excellent Overall Condition,c.1800. Featuring Hand-carved Cherubs standing on a shelf all mounted on a Painted Plaque with Elaborately Carved Gilt Border. Likely out of a Church, Measuring 45.5"H x 36.5"W, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!
$14,000 USD
This Italian Carved Wood Cherub is in Excellent Overall Condition,c.1870. Featuring Superb Hand-carved detail with Hand-painted Finish, Glass Eyes all on Parcel Gilt Base. Measuring 25.5"H x 13.5"W x 10.5"D, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!
This French 17th Century Religious Carving is in Excellent Condition,c.1680. Featuring Intricate Hand-carved detail with Polychromed and Parcel Gilt Finish. Measuring 60"W x 43"H, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!
