16th Century Furniture

Beautiful Renaissance walnut chest of drawers with small dimensions, characterized by carvings and panel decorations both on the drawers and on the sides. This piece of furniture is ...

A decorative pair of 16th century carved oak corbels. Each intricately hand carved to showcase the head of a man with fine details of flowing locks and thick beards. Backed onto oa...

A bronze bowl shape vessel with fitted lid from Korean dated to 15-16th century (early Joseon Dynasty). In an elegant minimalistic form with thin wall and supported by a high foot ri...

Antique Tapestry Panel (one of pair) 1’2" x 10’9”.

Very decorative Renaissance style mirror with two female figures in profile prominently flanking either side of the carved frame. Later mirror plate. Probably the top part of a firep...

The relief of folded cloths was common in the Gothic furniture, coming from Flanders in the 15th century and used in Spain in a common way well into the 16th century, although 17th c...

Rare and finely detailed pair of polychrome painted and carved wood reliefs, likely from Valladolid, Spain, dating to the 16th century. Each panel depicts one of the apostles — Saint...

Extraordinary, large Italian Renaissance table of strong, linear design. The thick 2-plank top with a narrow dentil edge, above a frieze cont...

This piece is a small ceramic vessel with a distinctive silhouette modeled after a pomegranate, notable for its full, well-balanced curves. The mouth, reminiscent of the fruit’s caly...

16th century Chinese Ming Dynasty set of three ceramic cups discovered from a ship wreck. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Cups measure 5" diameter ...

Attractive, rare Renaissance trestle table of typical, bold design and beautiful rich color. The table can be taken apart for shipping and ha...

Attr. to Girolamo Siciolante known as da Sermoneta (Sermoneta, 1521 - Rome, 1575) Adoration of the Shepherds Oil on copper, 39 x 29.5 cm Frame 47 x 39 cm The refined taste, the refined poses, the definition of the anatomies, the vibrant light, allow us to identify for this painting the hand of a Mannerist painter active during the sixteenth century. In particular, the composition and stylistic research allow us to attribute the panel to Girolamo Siciolante, known as da Sermoneta (1521 - 1575). His first training took place under the guidance of Leonardo Grazia known as da Pistoia (1502 - 1548). Later he settled in Rome where he was able to see the painting of Raphael and Michelangelo from life and where he was first a pupil and then a collaborator of Perin del Vaga...

An exceptional and rare 16th century Gothic wrought iron safe door, featuring an advanced three-key multipoint locking system, a testament to the high craftsmanship and security inno...

A Chinese very early ming dynasty sandstone vase that has stood the test of time. China, The interior is three and a half inches deep. Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywher...

16th century Thailand Sawankhalok ceramic vase from the old city of Sawankhalok known for its pottery. Beautiful and abundant fossil growth from being submerged under water. Natural ...

Probably Kirman, 16th/17th Century, Persia. Of Low rounded profile, on short a foot and with sloping rim, this Kirman blue and white dish with white slip decoration and stylized dens...

Paper holder bronze, 16th century. Portapaz made of bronze with an "asymmetric" handle on the back, which presents a decoration in light relief framed in an architectural compositio...

Magnificent marble frame dating from the 16th century, from an ancient European church. This type of frame was used for the interior decoration of religious buildings during the Ren...

Massive 19th Century French Elm and Oak Trestle Table of unusual Design, with half-round ends and a Medieval Look, probably made at the end of the 19th century. The almost 3.5 inch t...

Rare Medieval Wrought Iron Round Table / Stand with Porphyry top, ca. 1500, featuring a massive round porphyry top. The porphyry probably imperial Roman, ...

Albrecht Dürer, Saint Eustace. Wood engraving, 1501. Signed with the monogram A.D (Albrecht Dürer) Why not having on a wall a Masterpiece which is also ...

The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara Wool and silk tapestry Bruges, 1530-50 270 x 198 cm Expertise by Professor Guy Delmarcel This Flemish tapestry is a remarkable example of 16th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptionally well-preserved color palette. The medaillon-shaped center stands out against a background of dark blue roses and acanthus leaves. It depicts the martyrdom of Saint Barbara, identified by the tower where she was imprisoned. According to legend, her father, Dioscorus, is about to behead her with a scimitar, while an angel descends from the heavens to strike him with lightning. At the bottom, beneath Saint Barbara, two fantastical creatures. On the left is a griffon depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. On the right is a creature with the body of a leopard, the head of an elephant adorned in a fancy blue cloak. Both animals face each other standing either side of a green hill top in the middle of the tapestry. The lavish scene of the tapestry is framed by a border which is embellished with foliage, flowers and fantastical elephant heads in blue and white on a red background. The corners and center of the edges display goldsmith-objects. The vibrant brick-red colour and striking bluish-green leaves create a stunning visual impact, showcasing the outstanding state of conservation. Professor Guy Delmarcel connects this tapestry to a series of textiles produced in Bruges after 1530, characterized by their fantastical nature scenes populated with imaginative creatures. Most feature similar roses and acanthus-leaves as well as other vegetation, with wild animals appearing ready to attack. Two almost identical pieces preserved at the Art Institute of Chicago (Bruges, 336 x 599 cm) and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam ("Tournai," 285 x 490 cm) serve as prime examples. The entire surface is filled with greenery, along with birds and fantastic animals. This tapestry exemplifies the rich decorative style of the time, merging naturalistic and poetic elements with exotic animals that spark the imagination. Other works of this type follow the theme of the "Closed Garden." In the lower register, fantastical creatures occasionally appear, as seen in the exquisite Bruges Tapestry displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, and in the example from the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. The Parisian tapestry from Bruges features a mythical animal in the lower register, dressed in blue fabric, which closely resembles the animal in our tapestry. If Enghien or other centers produced similar pieces, several elements suggest a stronger connection to Bruges for two formal reasons: The overall colour-palette of our tapestry fabric characterized by pronounced brick-red colours and bluish-green leaves, aligns more closely with Bruges than with Tournai or Enghien. The intricate border design with the warm brick-red background, adorned with floral motifs, goldsmith-inspired elements such as incense burners and small bells, can be traced back to Bruges around 1530. This style, often associated with heraldic imagery, underscores the tapestry's connection to the city's rich artistic heritage. A comparable example is the tapestry featuring the Arms of Paolo Giovio, now part of the Prince of Liechtenstein's collection in Vaduz. This piece, set against a brick-red background, depicts arms and armors, cornucopias, boys riding grotesque dolphins, as well as various flowers and leaves. All available literature dates this group of tapestries to the second quarter of the sixteenth century. A key formal element further supports this dating: the executioner, depicted preparing to behead Barbara, wields a Turkish scimitar, a reference to the frequent Ottoman incursions into Central Europe beginning with the 1529 siege of Vienna...

A unique piece of great historical and aesthetic value, this antique Gothic mortar has been hand-carved from a single block of light marble. Its robust shape and sculpted side fins e...

Palatial portal made of Medicean breccia, a type of marble that owes its name to its extensive use by the Medici family in Tuscany in the 16th century for facings and decorations. Co...

Trinity in carved and polychromed wood, in the round, the back partially hollowed out. It is represented here as a "Throne of Grace". In this original formula, which probably origina...

Renaissance period painted and giltwood candle holder or pricket - featuring four elaborately hand carved winged cherubs beneath an octogonal platform with the original hand forged i...

Large Ming dynasty period painting, China 1365-1644. Oil or tempera painted on thin canvas (or silk), mounted on wood. The painting displays a vase of...

A small Korean ceramic shallow bowl on ringed foot in the classic Buncheong (or Punch'ong) style from Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. Originally intended for wine-drinking like...

A striking sixteenth century Brussels tapestry fragment showcasing beautifully aged tones of antique taupe warm stone beige dusty mushroom brown deep indigo muted teal soft ivory and...

Antique monumental fireplace, of great value and great size, in beige stone carved entirely by hand, wavy legs and protruding hat with large molure, built in the late 1500s / early 1...

A very rare - finest quality - mid 16th century Italian Renaissance engraving (after Raphael) by an anonymous pupil of MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (1480-...

A spectacular, period Renaissance, hand carved, walnut table base with original Breccia Africano marble top.

A 16th century roman style marble column fragment circa 1550. This Solomonic marble column is mounted onto a bespoke steel base. A fascinating, ...

Ancient, antique and important fireplace mantle, hand-carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy) carved with a central flower and chivalric figures on the uprights, original from the 16th century, from the noble palace of Genoa, incredible historical find of great value...

Exceptional 16th-century Italian Renaissance walnut table, known as a "tavolo ad asso di coppe" (meaning "table with an ace"). This unique table features a superb base with a central...

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak draper...

An elegant fine stoneware bottle vase with underglaze blue painted decoration depicting stylized flowers and foliage in a style typical of Vietnamese production from Chu Đậu (Hải Dươ...

Superb Flemish Renaissance bronze pot from the 16th century. Superb patina and in very good condition.

The quality of these exhuberant backstools demonstrate why Italian Renaissance furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. Th...

A pair of late 15th / early 16th century French oak panels carved with round masks surrounded by pattern decoration. The right hand panel appears to show partial text. Both are ready...

A pair of handcarved mid 16th century renaissance style oak wall panels depicting portraits of noble people. Each are of an expert quality after more than 450 years and well-carved ...

Elegant small sideboard in solid walnut, carved and dark patinated. The piece is distinguished by its small bracket feet and the classic period-style ashlar work beneath the top. The...

Very ancient and very important portal in walnut wood, richly carved by hand with bambocci and columns typical of the time, built entirely by hand by Italian artists in the 16th cent...

Groningen 1573 — Hand-Colored Woodcut City View from Münster’s Cosmographia Description: This rare and evocative 16th-century hand-colored woodcut presents a panoramic view of the c...

Antique 16th Century English drawer chest with original iron fittings.

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 0.81 x 0.81 good condition

16th century Cambodian vessel found from shipwreck of the coast of Cambodia. Beautiful natural shells and barnacles from being under water for hundreds of years. Museum quality

A Chinese very early ming dynasty celadon bowl with a swirl design in the middle and some on the sides, lot of crackle. China, Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywhere from t...

Pair of antique engravings by Johannes Sadeler I (1550-1600) with hand painted Italian frames. Literary work: Guduvaldus - Venezia 1598. From the s...

Material: bronze 34,8 cm high 19 cm wide and 14,2 cm deep Weight: 4.492 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gold Mon style Dhyana mudra Originating from Burma 15-16th century Specia...

Hans Sebald Beham (1500 Nuremberg - 1550 Frankfurt am Main) “Judicium des Paris”, The Judgement of Paris, original copperplate engraving, framed behind glass, 1546, dated in the cane...

Material: wood 73 cm high 40,5 cm wide - 19 cm deep Weight: 10.05 kgs With remains of the original 24 krt. gildings Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th ...

Heavy Flemish bronze candlestick from the end of the 16th century. Total height 34 cm, without spike 27.5 cm, base diameter 11.5 cm, weight 2.2 kg.

WALNUT SHUTTER TABLE ORIGIN: VAL-DE-LOIRE, FRANCE PERIOD: HENRI II PERIOD, CIRCA 1550 Height: 74 cm Width: 74 cm Diameter: 92 cm Walnut wood Made of a beautiful walnut, this ro...

Important and imposing sixteenth-century slate portal, richly carved with winged lions in the cymatium that support the noble coat of arms of a wealthy Genoese family of the time. Large in size and with an important historical and artistic level, it is certainly a luxury decoration for your main entrances, important doors or charming shops. Classic and historic, it also fits well with contrasting modern interiors. Maximum external measure cm W 190 x H 323 x D 3, internal passage light...

Hand carved Santos in original condition. Beautiful old patina.

A vibrant sixteenth century Brussels tapestry fragment featuring stylized florals fruit and foliage woven in a beautifully aged palette of deep indigo muted teal golden wheat olive g...

Exquisitely decorated set of plates, dating back to around 1500, from the Hongzhi or Zhengde period. Intricately adorned with a raised, moulded goldfish design. The goldfish, painted in a orange-red enamel, are set amidst water plants depicted in rich cobalt blue. These plates enjoyed widespread popularity, not only in the local markets of China but also overseas in countries. This style of plate played a significant role in the daily life of the Sengoku period in Japan, as evidenced by several similar flat bowls excavated from the Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, along with other ceramic artifacts...

Peacekeeper. Bronze. Century XVI. Bronze purse with a handle on the back in the shape of an esse in the same material and a decoration in light relief on the front that shows, unde...

A refined sixteenth century Brussels tapestry fragment showcasing stylized fruit and foliage in a beautifully aged palette of soft sand beige warm wheat tan golden taupe muted olive ...