Gold Leaf Decorative Objects

18th century Italian gilded altar candlestick with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural forming baroque pearls. The 18th century Italian gilded fragment was originally a...

This enigmatic set of three vintage art pottery plaques offers a captivating blend of Surrealist influence and Brutalist texture. Hand-crafted from dark, matte ceramic, each piece fe...

A 1970's carved wood with gold leaf "hand - sun" sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg. Signed on the base. Pedro Friedeberg was a Mexican artist and designer known by his surrealist work ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons, with gold flecks Italian art glass Genie bottle decanter. The piece is documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano To...

An unparalleled suite of three monumental glass bottles, each complete with its original, perfectly fitted stopper, masterfully hand-executed by the esteemed Cenedese Glassworks on M...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed surface perfume bottle. The piece is attributed to the Seguso Vetri d’Arte co...

I Colossi, Two Black Beads vase overl gold and emeral green. The I Colossi is a group of vases made in Murano and currently in production. They are part of the Maestro collection. Th...

Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti . ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing soon.*** Pustetto and Zanetti Murano Glass Bowl with Bullicante, Gold ...

This Murano gold leaf bullicante glass vase with green leaf by Giovanni Dalla Fina was handcrafted in Italy during the 1990s. It is a masterful example of Venetian glass. The vessel...

Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...

Gucci Horsebit Double Catchall, Brass, Gold Leaf, Nickel, Signed. Chunky equestrian themed twin catchall from the storied luxury Italian brand. The nickeled brass handle swivels and ...

A beautiful vintage golden bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this golden bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm As you see in a pic...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded Rococo flower fragment mounted on a calcite crystal formation. The gilded fragment originally came from a historic...

Murano Glass Rigaree Bullicante Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso assumed ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Ther...

A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Murrine Glass Vase, colorful artwork.

In this listing you will find a pair of striking, very rare candlestick holders designed by Gio Ponti in 1927 for Richard Ginori. Candlesticks are done in white ceramics with details...

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

Glorious Late 19th to Early 20th Century Ecclesiastical Religious Art Sacred Heart of Jesus plaster statue sculpture upon a gilded wood base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, his hands only had the wire structure so new hand-molded & crafted hands were created by our professional craftsmen and the wood on the base was bad so it has been given a new gilded wood base. He has many chips in the plaster that have been repaired and the whole statue has been shellacked. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 19th – Early 20th Century. Heaven knows we could all use a little more Jesus in our lives!! Well, your prayers have just been answered!!! This is an absolutely magnificent Ecclesiastical Religious Art plaster statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. He is comprised of hand sculpted and hand painted plaster and he stands about 43 inches tall upon a square flat edge gilded wood base. He has handsome, realistic, intricately hand painted facial features, and his glorious dark brown shoulder length hair drapes gracefully upon his shoulders. He wears a lovely, flowing robe featuring the Sacred Heart symbol upon his chest and his beautiful bare feet are exposed at the base of his robe. His enticing hands are open and reaching out as if to welcome you into his arms. The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most widely practiced Catholic Faith devotions wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind.” The Sacred Heart is depicted as a flaming heart shining from behind with divine light, pierced by the lance with a bleeding wound, and encircled by the crown of thorns. And Christian faith depicts it more as a flaming heart, while the wounds and crown of thorns allude to the manner of Christ’s passion and the flames a furnace of ardent love. You can depict it how you choose! We believe that his original home was most likely a wonderful old church where he was admired for many years. Due to his materials, he should only be exhibited indoors…. Which is exactly where we all need the Lord to be anyway… on the inside!!! He will be absolutely divine in your entry way or heavenly in a sunroom surrounded by indoor foliage or faux plants & trees. He has an all-over “perfectly imperfect” aged patina, a few “character enhancing” chips that you would expect given his vintage age, and an angelic aura...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and gold flecks Italian art glass apple shaped decorative bowl / vide poche. The piece was created by designer Alfredo Barbini, circa ...

18th century Italian gilded crown adorned with rare calcite crystals. The calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee which is known for the world's finest crystalli...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass ashtray / bowl. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri D' Arte company, circa 1940s. Simi...

Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown blue and wine red stripes on gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso ...

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown blue green iridescent and gold flecks Italian art glass apple and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfred...

Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside d...

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown purple and blue with gold flecks Italian art glass fig and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfredo Barbi...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The piece is pro...

Brüder Podbira - Antique Art Deco topaz glass vase with gilded grid decoration - the design heavily influenced by the work of Josef Hoffmann and the Wie...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden amber / olive, and gold flecks Italian art glass abstract flower vase. The vase is d...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 similar products. (2) This mythology inspired vase has been crafted entirely by hand in terracotta, painted with a ...

18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf tassel ornaments. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used du...

Priced per vase (2 vases available as shown). Rare and beautiful, antique Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass vase with applied green fish in the style of e...

Price per item (3 different colors available). Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowls. Documented to designer Erco...

Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket small tray French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain D'...

A fine lacquered and gold leaf Nagamochi dating from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The exterior of the trunk and its gilded metal fittings are decorated with a folia...

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded angel with fossil agate coral wings and mounted pinkish white aragonite. The hand-carved angel is holding a coordinating baroque pearl. It was...

18th century Italian gilded crown with natural-forming baroque pearls and mounted on a polished agate base with quartz crystal points. The agate base emulates the rim inside the crow...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass puppy dog figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...

Mid Century Modern Sculpture Green Art Glass Vase Bowl Basket. This stunning teal glass basket designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte in 1950 is a captivating example of Mid...

Mid-Century Modern Period Florentine Gold Gilt and Black Painted Pedestals, circa 1950-60's Italy. Classic and versatile Florentine Mid-Century stands. These can be stand-alone state...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...

Beautiful, and very cute, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and white Italian art glass bird or duck sculpture. The figurine has a nicely...

Exquisite Murano Art Glass Bird of Paradise Peacock or Pheasant Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Hand crafted on the Venetian island of Murano in Italy using the most beautiful sapphire...

Huge Midcentury Italian Murano Heart Centerpiece Bowl, Red and White Glass, Silver Flecks Monumental hand blown Murano Sommerso heart shaped bowl in red and white glass with silver f...

A vintage 1950’s MCM German, 24kt gold-plated ormolu perfume bottle with a mulberry tree stopper. It features an ornate mulberry botanical filigr...

18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...

Hand-painted Murano ruby glass vase with 24 karat gold floral festoons and neoclassical bows. This Italian hand-blown glass vessel features intricate gilt artistry. Crafted in the h...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with original "Murano Glass - Made In...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown turquoise blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass cookie jar / container. The piece is documented to designer Alfred...

Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown ruby red with gold flecks Italian art glass double fish place mini table vase, place card holder / table object. The piece is c...

The Narrative This exquisite glass sculpture captures the quintessential elegance of Venetian zoomorphic art. Hand-sculpted in the 1990s by the renowned maestro Giovanni Dalla Fina, ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue purple, and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurine on paperweight pedestal. Created in the manner of the Salviati company and Alfredo Ba...

II Colossi – Eight Black Leaves Vases I Colossi is a series of Murano glass vases that form part of the ongoing Maestro collection, created in collaboration with glass artist E. Col...

Beautiful and very cute set of Murano hand-blown Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the “Pulveri” technique. One still retains ...

18th century Italian silver and gold leaf crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a mica cluster and a calcite crystal. The mica specimen is from the Great Smoky Mountain...

Sculpture skull golden youth. Skull made in marble dust resin and chromed in gold finish. With head piece decorated with different golden youth symbols. Champagne bottle, Minnie M...

An 18th-century Italian sculpture of a draped Madonna, masterfully carved in polychrome and gilded wood. The Virgin, gracefully veiled, holding the infant Jesus on her lap with a st...

From the 1700s through the early 1800s, European aristocrats developed a fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and design that culminated in a full Egyptian Revival. Prominent figures such as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte commissioned rooms decorated with Egyptian motifs. This cultural moment reflects a fascination with a sophisticated civilization of great artists and pharaohs. The Regency era possessed very little knowledge of the Great Pyramids or hieroglyphics, a quality that lent Egyptian art interpretation a compelling air of mystique. This English Regency period gilt carving depicts a popular figure of borrowed Egyptian motif: the Sphinx. Recognized among educated circles as a symbol of brilliance in the ancient past, the Sphinx was well-known as a mythological creature who destroys those who failed to answer her riddle. Such a piece as this, excellent in detail and craftsmanship, may have once graced the mantle of a gentleman’s study or been exchanged as a gift between British scholars. The beautiful gold surface has been achieved by an artful combination of gilt and gesso; the art enthusiast will appreciate the intricate texture realized in the carving’s hair and tail as well as the delicate detailing of the saddle. Borrowing from the Egyptians, the Greeks had their own interpretation of the Sphinx. Greek mythology chronicled the Sphinx as being the daughter of Orthous and Chimera or Laius and attributed the riddles, which she proposed, as having been taught to her by the Muses. Crowned with a Grecian diadem and having a refined expression, she evokes an ancient yet reserved intellect. For the modern-day enthusiast of classical Greek art...

Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket piano box. French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “L...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass birds on tree branch sculpture. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The birds are...

Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso clear and gold flecks Italian art glass paperweight. The piece is documented to the Seguso Viro company, for the Emporio Armani stores in the mid...