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Renaissance Wall Decorations

RENAISSANCE STYLE

Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.

Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.

Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.

Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.

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Style: Renaissance
Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Attributed to Domenico di Paris, also called Domenico del Cavallo ( Monselice, documented in Ferrara between 1442 and 1501) Madonna and The Child Polychromed and gilded Stucco 47,5 ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Stucco

Antique European Two Panel Tapestry
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of Continental Tapestry Panels in shaped frames in deep tones of Brown, Olive, Tan, Black and Mustard. One of the panels depicts two young ladies and a child in a park li...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Tapestry, Wood

Nicolas de Larmessin Etching, Habit de Ceinturier
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Ceinturier. 20th century print. Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long...
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20th Century French Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

18th Century Our Lady of Peace, Italian Renaissance, Religious Painting
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th-century Italian Renaissance oil painting of Our Lady of Peace, depicting Mary in red and green robes holding the Christ Child and a white dove. Against a dark, atmospheric ba...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Nicolas de Larmessin Etching, Habit de Tabletier
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Tabletier. 20th century print. Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Hans Sebald Beham (1500 Nuremberg - 1550 Frankfurt am Main) “Judicium des Paris”
Located in Münster, DE
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...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Holy Kinship of Mary Oil on slatted panel Possibly Willem Key (16th Century)
Located in Chonburi, TH
This impressive 16th-century oil painting on a slatted wooden panel depicts *The Holy Kinship of Mary*, a revered religious subject in Northern Renaissance art. The composition bring...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Sappho and Phaon Contemporary School Oil Painting After Jacques-Louis David 72"
By Jacques-Louis David
Located in Dayton, OH
A Monumental contemporary school painting of "Sappho and Phaon" After Jacques-Louis David. The oil is on canvas and framed in gold with French relief. Phaon was said to be so beaut...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Renaissance Hand Painted Majolica Portrait Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring color and character to your home with this elegant pair of antique wall plaques. Sculpted in France circa 1880, each square Majolica panel features a finely modeled bust portra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Majolica

German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry of Henry IV into Paris in 1594
By Ilsenburg Foundry
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Fine German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris March 22, 1594 Second half 19 century. A finely cast "Historicism" charger commemorating "The Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris, 22 March in 1594. The image is loosely based on a painting by Francois Gerard...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes
Located in London, GB
These three circular copper panels were crafted in the 19th century in France. They are decorated with biblical and Christian themes taken from the lives of King Solomon (d. 931 BC) ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Copper

Eugenio Taccini Montelupo majolica plate
Located in Lugo, IT
Eugenio Taccini Montelupo majolica plate. Good condition. Thank you.
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1970s Italian Vintage Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Maiolica

English Silk and Gold Embroidered Coat of Arms
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance silk & gold thread embroidered ducal coronet oval a coat of arms on a scarlet velvet ground inside a molded ebonized frame (fraying to embroidery)
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17th Century British Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Gold

Antique Meissen Porcelain Plaque after Correggio
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen porcelain plaque after Correggio German, 19th Century Measures: Frame: Height 43cm, width 50cm, depth 10cm Plaque: Height ...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Porcelain, Giltwood

"The Three Ages of Man" Oil on Canvas After Titian 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This very beautiful oil on canvas is a reworking of the left part of the painting The Three Ages of Man" by the Italian Renaissance master of the Venetian school, Tiziano Vecellio, k...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paint

Italian 17th Century Etching after Federico Barocci 1535-1612.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Italian 17th Century Etching after Federico Barocci 1535-1612. This is Barocci’s rare image of, “Women wrapped in cloths”, page 79 and probably from a folio. The logo “Studio Vigila...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Glass, Paper

Sanguine Academic Study of a Male Arm, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 18th-century red crayon drawing depicting a muscular male arm grasping a staff, executed with fine hatching, subtle shading, and anatomical precision indicative of academi...
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18th Century Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Crayon

18th Century Italian Framed Embroidered Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique Italian embroidered panel is a finely handwoven work in wool, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and decorative richness. Likely dating from the 18th century, the vert...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Samuel Arlent Edwards Mezzotint Engravings in Giltwood Frames 18.25" x 13.5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 19th century color mezzotint engravings by Samuel Arlent Edwards (British-American, 1861-1935). 1) Madonna in Adoration, after the original oil painting by the Florenti...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Impressive large medallion plate enamel bronze mythology Renaissance style Spain
Located in Wien, AT
A true masterpiece, by Bronzes Artisticos Espana, a wall plate, richly decorated over and over with mythological szenes and glass stones and procelain cartridges. This large medalli...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Metal, Copper, Enamel

Pair of 19th century French Reliefs Carved Knight Profiles Circular Panels
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Medaglioni in Legno Intagliato, tondi scolpiti con Profili di Cavalieri, Guerrieri con elmo piumato, puntali e visiera alzata. Di forma circolare, entrambi i bassorilievi o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Pine

16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Large Scale Original Antique Prints of Renaissance Busts. Rome 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful images of renaissance busts Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  
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1770s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Coat Rack Shelf
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf by Niagara Furniture is a great accessory that is both useful and decorative. Created from the finest mahogany solids and ...
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2010s Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Mahogany

Coat Rack Shelf
Coat Rack Shelf
$305 / item
Bas-Relief Artwork of Cherubic Figures C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall hanging that depicts a bas-relief artwork featuring cherubic figures, inspired by Renaissance art. The relief is made plaster and horse hair and has an aged patina. The scene ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Stemma in pietra vulcanica scolpito a mano-frammento -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Stemma in pietra vulcanica scolpito a mano, frammento, parte di un fregio. Arredo per interni o esterni. Stemma in stile rinascimentale. peso kg 16
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1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Stone

Original Antique Print of The Transfiguration After Raphael. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Raphael Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style
Located in London, GB
This charming set of three antique German plaques are each cast from high quality 19th century iron, meaning that the detailing on them is of a very hig...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Iron

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis VII, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Adam and Eve Engraving by Johann Sadeler circa 1579
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare engraving titled “IN ADAM OMNES MORIUNTUR” (All die in Adam) by Johann Sadeler after a work by Maerten de Vos, depicting Adam taking the forbidden fruit from Eve. Signed and...
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16th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IX, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

19th C. Religious Inspired Painted Wooden Plaques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three hand painted wooden plaques, each featuring a religious portrait within a decorative frame. The center panel is a portrait of a man with shoulder length hair and a be...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

LATE 16th CENTURY OIL PAINTING ON PANEL MADONNA WITH JESUS AND JOHN
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful oil painting on wooden catwood panel. The painting has an almost Leonardesque background, characterized by a temple and distant mountains that recall the Holy Land. In the ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Portrait of Gentleman from Della Ruota Family, Lombardy, Dated 1624
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Portrait of a Gentleman from Della Ruota family Lombardy, dated 1624 Oil on canvas Measures: 105 x 81 cm (without the frame) The coat of arms at the top left of the portrait identifies the effigy as an aristocrat belonging to the Lombard family Della Ruota, represented at the age of 61 in 1624. The presence of vanity at the bottom right is a clear reference to the passage of time, to the aging and dying body...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Antique Print of Tobit And The Angel After Domenichino. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th Century French Chasuble
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century French chasuble ( cope / liturgical vestment ) hand embroidered silk / metallic gold thread / linen. A deaccesion from the Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY. Overall go...
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18th Century French Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Original Antique Print of Christ Praying In The Garden After Correggio. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Correggio Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXII. 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

1900s Pair, FAENZA Italy Renaissance Revival Painted Majolica Wall Plates Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Collectibles FAENZA from the Early 19th Century, made in Italy decorative Majolica hand-painted Wall Plates. Depicting Lisa Bel and Faenza mirror facing each other. Deep blue colors ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Majolica

​Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Madonna of The Chair After Raphael
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Madonna of The Chair After Raphael Dimensions : 55.5" Tall X 45.5" Wide X 5.5" Deep This painting is out of this world! Painted in Italy in the ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XIII, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of The Return of The Ark After Sebastien Bourdon. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Sebastien Bourdon Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of The Conversion of St Paul After Di Ferrara. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

17th Century Italian Faience Madonna with Child Relief Wall Plaque
Located in Milano, MI
A fashinating 17th century Italian Virgin with Child, an hand-made rectangular shaped relief devotional plaque in polychrome glazed terracotta depicting a Madonna with Child, dating ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Terracotta

17th Century Icon on Board of Saint Matrona
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredibly rare Icon on Oak board dating to the 17th century and depicting Saint Matrona (Agia Matrona), this Icon was originally from Chios in Greece and was discovered in Vatopedi...
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17th Century Greek Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Antique Print After Rubens. The Massacre of The Innocents. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Massacre of The Innocents Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher. C.1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1840s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique unframed oil painting on canvas is in the Renaissance style. Two ladies are conversing with the man on the right. Canvas is stretched...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Marcantonio Raimondi Pupil of, Antique Engraving, Italy, Mid-16th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
A very rare - finest quality - mid 16th century Italian Renaissance engraving (after Raphael) by an anonymous pupil of MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (1480-...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Camino scolpito su travertino romano in stile rinascimentale
Located in Tarquinia, IT
camino rinascimentale, camino scolpito, camino in travertino, camino in pietra, rivestimento camino in pietra, camino in marmo. Rivestimento per camino scolpito su travertino romano ...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Travertine

Deruta Maiolica Moulded Plate Probably 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A DERUTA MAIOLICA MOULDED PLATE Probably 19th Century. Painted with kneeling Cupid on a rock holding a heraldic shield surrounded by a seascape with...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Tin

Original Antique Print of The Vision of St.Jerome After Parmigianino. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Parmigianino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Queen Henrietta Maria After Van Dyck. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Virtue C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Renaissance Oil Painting of Boys and Dog
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) oil painting of 2 boys and dog with basket of fruit in a gold carved frame (AFTER Bartolome Esteban Murillo)
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19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Gold

Renaissance Gilt Framed "Madonna of the Harpies" Painting
Located in Queens, NY
19th Century copy of High Renaissance painting \"Madonna of the Harpies\" by Andrea del Sarto, showing Virgin and child flanked by putti, St. Francis, and St. John the Evangelist wit...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Antique Print of Susanna and The Elders After Ludovico Carracci. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Ludovico Carracci Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

LATE 16th CENTURY PAIR OF OIL PAINTINGS ON WOODEN PANELS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of oil paintings on wooden panels, depicting Jesus and the Madonna in their youthful physiognomy. Originally part of a larger wooden altarpiece, these two works are now ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

Original Antique Print of The Consecration of St.Nicholas After Veronese. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Veronese Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Leonardo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Pope Pius VII After Lawrence. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Sir Thomas Lawrence Fine Steel engraving. Published by FullartonC.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of A Music Party After Titian. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Titian Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Wall Decorations

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Paper

Renaissance wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

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