This exceptionally well-painted oil on canvas from the middle 1700’s depicts Saint Francis of Asissi as a hermit in contemplation of Christ’s suffering. The saint gently supports a crucifix in his hands as he kneels in a gloomy space; a book propped on a human skull rests on the table before him. Francis’ hands already [Continue]
This figure appears to be Jesus and is carved from wood with glass eyes, probably 19th century. Some damages to legs and fingers. Condition: Several damages and repairs to legs, missing fingers. Height 13 3/4 Inches 35.0 cm. Width 4 3/8 Inches 11.4 cm. Depth 4 3/8 Inches 11.4 cm. Some items we offer have [Continue]
After Raphael “The Virgin and Child” or “Madonna of the Grand Duke” – Oil painting on wooden panel, gilded wood. Italy – 18th century. Painting also known as “Madonna of the Grand Duke”, since it was acquired in 1700 by Ferdinand III de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Marie is represented with her traditional red [Continue]
After Carlo Cignani, Italian Renaissance Joseph & the Wife of Potiphar, 1700’s Old Master Antique Oil Painting. An imposing and fresh to market 18th century Italian oil on canvas laid to board depicting a man and semi-naked woman in an interior. A finely and dramatically painted evocation of Carlo Cignani’s 1678 painting,”Joseph and the Wife [Continue]
Pieces vary in Size. Camel is the largest at 10.25. Tallest Wise Man is 9.5. Sheep is 3″ Long, Donkey is 6.5″ Long (5 Tall). There are some “as-is” on all of the pieces. Baby Jesus, Joseph, and Mary are in wonderful condition for their age – no significant paint loss to the face. Just [Continue]
This exceptionally well-painted oil on canvas from the middle 1700’s depicts Saint Francis of Asissi as a hermit in contemplation of Christs suffering. The saint gently supports a crucifix in his hands as he kneels in a gloomy space; a book propped on a human skull rests on the table before him. Francis’ hands already [Continue]
Italian Renaissance 1600’s, Saint Cecilia & Angel, Old Master Antique Oil Painting. A wonderful and rare survival and fresh to market, late 16th or early 17th century Italian oil on re-lined canvas depicting St Cecilia playing an organ and attended by an angel. The haloed Saint Cecilia, her eyes raised heaven-wards with an angel at [Continue]
Madonna & Child with St John the Baptist, 17th Century Antique Oil Painting. A gorgeous 17th century Venetian school oil on canvas representation of the Madonna & Child Jesus with St John the Baptist in a classical landscape. The image dimensions are approximately: 15 1/4” x 13 1/4” (39cm x 33.5cm). Housed in a superb [Continue]
Infant Christ Jesus, Italian Renaissance Old Master, 17th Century Antique Oil Painting. A charming and fine 17th century oil on canvas laid to wooden panel depicting a half-length portrait of The Infant Jesus. Likely to have been a fragment from a larger painting, 17th century Italian School, typical of the period. Image dimensions are approximately: [Continue]
After Carlo Dolci, Italian Madonna with Lilies, Renaissance Old Master 1700’s Antique Oil Painting. A very fine and beautiful 18th century oil on canvas laid to panel depicting Madonna dei Gigli (The Madonna of the Lilies). Possibly from a larger painting, certainly 18th century Italian School, (probably Sicilian) painted here with still bright colouring and [Continue]