Items Similar to Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues

Fine Pair of Venetian Figures in Giltwood, circa 1700

1750 Italy Pair of Carved and Engraved Giltwood Male Figures Sculptures

20th Century Italian Gilt Bronze Pair of Figures Sculptures

Pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. faux painted marble and Giltwood statue

Pair 19th Century Of French Gilt Bronze Female Figures Science Art Decorative

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 21

Pair of Early Baroque Northern Italian Giltwood Cornucopia Figures

$7,500

£5,716.63

€6,593.54

CA$10,652.24

A$11,446.96

CHF 6,141.96

MX$134,838.14

NOK 77,228.28

SEK 70,547.54

DKK 49,277.48

About the Item

This exceptional pair of carved wood figures reflects the early Baroque aesthetic of Northern Italy during the late 16th to early 17th century. Executed with expressive dynamism, each figure is adorned in flowing classical robes and posed in mid-motion, originally holding cornucopiae—symbols of prosperity and abundance. Their sculptural quality suggests they once served a decorative or devotional function, potentially within an ecclesiastical or palatial context. Each figure is rendered in flowing classical robes, with animated gestures and stylized drapery. The bases feature carved mascarons and scrollwork, richly decorated with gilt crosshatch patterning. Original gilding and painted surface remain visible, with age-appropriate wear consistent with over 400 years of history, including areas of surface loss, craquelure, and old wormholes—testifying to their authenticity and antiquity. Features: Hand-carved wood with original gilt and painted finish Northern Italy, late 16th to early 17th century Early Baroque styling with theatrical poses and expressive detail Each base features decorative masks and scroll motifs Evidence of historic wear, including losses and age-related patina Height (approx.): 32.5”H x 7”D x 11.75”W (first statue) and 32.25”H x 7”D x 11.25”W (second statue) These figures are offered as found, with all the character and patina that comes with their age. They are ideal for collectors of early European wood sculpture, decorative arts, or ecclesiastical antiques. Supporting Observations: Wood Type and Aging: The visible wood grain and open cracks, especially the deep age splits, are consistent with hand-carved hardwoods like lindenwood or poplar used in 17th-century ecclesiastical sculpture. These woods were commonly used in Northern Italy. Tooling and Carving: The chisel marks and rougher tool work on the backs (not intended for public view) align with pre-industrial carving techniques. The lack of later joinery or machine-planed evidence suggests pre-18th-century work. Backs and Bases: The absence of a hollowed rear or separate panel insert (common in later devotional pieces) and the way the base blocks are constructed support earlier craftsmanship. The carved, one-piece look of the skirted forms is in line with altar or architectural niches. Styling: The flowing robes, forward movement, and expressive gestures are typical of late Mannerist to early Baroque figural carving. The facial styles and body posture reflect a theatrical yet restrained ecclesiastical aesthetic, common in Northern Italian religious sculpture before the full flourish of the 18th-century Rococo. Gilding Polychrome Remnants: The partial gilding and worn polychrome remnants, especially the ochres and flesh tones, point to original use in a sacred or liturgical setting. These were often re-touched over centuries, but the surviving traces suggest early work that has aged naturally rather than being overrestored. Please inquire for additional images or condition details.

Dimensions:
Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1600
Condition:
Repaired: Selective regilding or touch-ups, especially around high-relief folds. Filled splits and seams visible in the base and lower drapery. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
Seller Location:
Victoria, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8397245146482

More From This Seller

View All

Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian Cherubs

Located in Victoria, BC

This extraordinary pair of Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian wood cherubs is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic f...

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Genovese Italian Cherubs

$3,195

Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Victoria, BC

This beautiful pair of gilt and patinated bronze two-light candelabras represents the fine metalwork of the Delafontaine dynasty—one of the most distinguished foundry families in 18t...

Category

Antique 1850s French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt Patinated Bronze Candelabras

$1,795

Antique French Early 19th Century Charles X Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Victoria, BC

This antique mantel clock features blue hands and a fully gilded rim. The heavily ornamented base on which the clock sits is also gilded. A beautiful girl in a dress with puffed slee...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Early 19th Century Charles X Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

$1,495

Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry

Located in Victoria, BC

A magnificent and substantial French Art Nouveau gilded bronze inkwell, sculpted with detail and fluidity, signed Ledru (Auguste Ledru - French, 1860–1902) and bearing the prestigiou...

Category

Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Auguste Ledru (French, 1860–1902) Inkwell. Gilded Bronze — Susse Frères Foundry

$2,895

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich

Located in Victoria, BC

An exceptional and rare three-piece Imperial Russian desk garniture, formerly housed in the Anichkov Palace, and bearing the personal cypher of Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Rus...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich

$38,000

Antique Cast Metal French Greyhound Chenets

Located in Victoria, BC

Enhance your home with this lovely pair of antique French chenets (firedogs, andirons etc..). Crafted from cast metal, these fireplace accessories feature reclining greyhounds atop i...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Metal French Greyhound Chenets

$395

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Statues

$22,500 / set

Fine Pair of Venetian Figures in Giltwood, circa 1700

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Used to support chandeliers or flowers. They represent personages of de New World, very in vogue in that time.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Pair of Venetian Figures in Giltwood, circa 1700

$38,343 / set

1750 Italy Pair of Carved and Engraved Giltwood Male Figures Sculptures

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an extraordinary pair of warriors sculpted and engraved in gilted wood. These pieces hail from the Mid-18th Century, by a Master cabinetmaker from Lucca, Tuscany, that sho...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

1750 Italy Pair of Carved and Engraved Giltwood Male Figures Sculptures

$106,508 / set

20th Century Italian Gilt Bronze Pair of Figures Sculptures

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

20th century pair of gilded bronze sculptures on a circular alabaster base. Two female figures of classic taste, allegories of freedom. Of great refinement and high artistic quality.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Italian Gilt Bronze Pair of Figures Sculptures

$9,467 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. faux painted marble and Giltwood statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and most charming true pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. faux painted marble and Giltwood statues. Both of the joyful statues are raised on hexagonal tapered fau...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. faux painted marble and Giltwood statue

$64,500 / set

Pair 19th Century Of French Gilt Bronze Female Figures Science Art Decorative

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair 19th Century Of French Gilt Bronze Female Figures Science Art Decorative . Early to Mid-19th Century Sculptures of Women in Science / Math and the Art fields raised on sq...

Category