17th Century Decorative Art

This is a particularly fine example. 17th Century Italian oil on canvas painting of the 'Immaculate conception'. The colours remain rich and true, the details are exquisite and the s...

17th century Italian oil painting of Mary surrounded by cherub angels framed with a 17th century Italian pediment and fluorite, pyrite, chalcedony, jasper, and barite natural specime...

A pair of 17th century Chinese Huaniaohua paintings created in 1665 with the watercolor mixture Gouche. The pair showcases beautiful floral scenes in the centuries old tradition of...

Salvator Rosa last 17th century giltwood frame. Internal measurements cm 24 x 32.5 Pure example of Italian Salvator Rosa gild wood frame of 17th century. "Salvator Rosa" is the famo...

Japanese 17th century school "Tale of Genji Scene" painting on paper, mounted to board. Nicely framed and boxed. Professor Melissa McCormick at Harvard b...

Huge 17th C. Regal Flemish baroque Historical tapestry Royal court Antique LA CA . The period followed Renaissance and preceded Rococo and Neoclassical styles. The movement exuberant...

An original signed lithograph by Georgi Daskaloff. Georgi Daskaloff was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and attended the art school at Sofia University, graduating in 1949. He moved to the...

An oil on canvas portrait of a young French courtier, circa 1690. This evocative antique French-school picture has been attributed to the portrait painter Jean-François de Troy (1679-1752). De Troy was famous as a portrait painter of fashionable society women. This is a very attractive late-17th century painting surviving in its original frame and stretcher. The canvas appears to be untouched. References: 'Jean François de Troy, The Alarm, or the Gouvernante Fidèle', at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 'Jean François de Troy, Paris 1679 - Rome 1752', at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Laurie G. Winters, Troy, de, Grove Art Online, Oxford Art Online, Oxford University Press, 6 May 2016. Everett Fahy & Jayne Wrightsman...

An antique pair of Portuguese Baroque hand carved Pinewood architectural wall reliefs with richly ornate detailed scrolls, Acanthus leaves and masks, in good condition. Original pain...

A monumentally scaled and most decorative Italian late 17th century Baroque Period Venetian st. patinated Wood and Giltwood wall decor. This most impressive wall decor/plaque is unde...

Antique map titled 'Novus XVII Inferioris Germaniae Provinciarum Typus'. Handsome - and much sought after- detailed map of the Low Countries by the world most famous map maker Bla...

The Netherlands Haarlem 1610 – 1630 A nice panel of four so-called Haarlemmer (city) ornament tiles, in Italian style, with less-is-more decoration. The decoration is influenced by ...

A stunning and monumental 17th century stump work - Embroidery Panel from Venice, Italy. Exquisitely crafted with silks and metallic thread and beading - ho...

Maiorana Syriaca sive Marum Syriacum – Origanum Syriacum Botanical Engraving c.1676 This antique botanical engraving features Origanum syriacum, also known as Bible hyssop, Lebanese...

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 ...

The Netherlands Circa 1600 – 1625 A vierpas (quatrefoil) of four tiles, pure Dutch Renaissance. With leaf and flower ornaments and pomegranates on the sides. This decor is known to ...

outstanding tapestry in wool and silk, Bruxelles, second half of the 17th century. Depicting a detailed scene of The Bull Hunting. On the background of the landscape the Monument of ...

These are Four Delft ceramic wall tiles mounted on a modern wood frame, all with a blue and white hand painted flower pattern, made in the Netherlands during the 17th century, circa ...

Italian 17th century still life painting in period carved gilt frame Italian school still life painting from the workshop of a great master. The 17th century Baroque painting in oil...

Each tile of square form and decorated in cobalt blue, green, red, mustard yellow and manganese on a white ground with lobed cartouches filled with varied floral motifs and surrounde...

Description: Antique print religion titled 'Het aanliggen op de Tafel-Bedden; hoedanigen Eetwyse der Assyriers, Persen, Grieken en Romeinen, ook by de Joden in gebruyk geraakt is'. ...

An antique pair of Portuguese Baroque hand carved architectural wall reliefs, enhanced by richly ornate detailed scrolls, in good condition. Original painted patina with partial gilt...

Set of 10 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.

These are Four Delft ceramic wall tiles mounted on a modern wood frame, all with a blue and white hand painted flower pattern, made in the Netherlands during the 17th century, circa ...

Antique print titled 'Hercules inter Hesperides Romanis in hortis Mediceoru'. Engraving of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides. This print o...

16th/17th Century Spanish Gregorian Chant Manuscript Leaf on Vellum in Glazed Silvergilt Frame. An authentic, framed single leaf from an liturgical manuscript gradual, dating to the ...

Exquisite rectangular polychrome majolica plaque. The plaque, likely for devotional purposes, depicts the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped, a veil, and a flowing dress. The Virgin ...

Antique print titled 'Gotzenhaus ausserhalb Sackai - De Groote Tempel buyten Saccay'. View of the great Temple in Osaka. Includes key to the various locations. This print originates ...

Antique print titled 'Leoena - Leo'. Original antique print of a lion and lioness. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri I' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657. John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family...

An original hand-colored botanical engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis, published in Nuremberg in 1613. Executed at the transition between Renaissance naturalism and...

Beautiful bird's eye-view plan of the town of Duinkerken. From Ludovico Guicciardini.'s description of the Netherlands 'Beschrijvinghe van alle de Nederlanden anderssins ghenoemt Ned...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel. Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of authenticity and export issued by ...

Superb original hand-coloured engraving of Sunflowers by Basilius Besler dating to 1640. Basilius Besler (1561-1629) was a prominent botanist and apothecary in Nuremberg. He was ta...

Antique Dutch delft ceramic tile - hand crafted - hand painted cobalt blue glaze - unsigned - Holland / Netherlands - 17th century. Contained in a professional contemporary metal ...

Antique bird print of two eagles and an eagle claw. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Avibus Libri VI' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657. Artis...

Antique print of various animals; Lupus, Wolff (Wolf) - Vulpes, Fuchs (Fox) - Zilio Hyaena (Hyena). This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis (..)' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657. Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish...

A set of 6 polychrome Dutch Delft tiles with ornamental design. Made in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Circa 1625 - 1650. A panel of six colourful o...

17th Century Flemish Garden tapestry depicting a serene countryside landscape. Woven in wool and silk, this tapestry displays an exquisite sense of artistry and depth. Two charming animals are depicted in the foreground surrounded by lush foliage revealing a view towards the formal gardens...

Antique print of illustrating several raja species. Raja, also known as raia, is a genus of skates in the family Rajidae containing 16 species. It includes the brown ray and many others. These rare hand colored copperplate engraving has been selected from a work entitled "Historia Naturalis”, published in Amsterdam in 1657 under the supervision of John Jonston. John Jonston (or Johnstone), a descendant of a Scottish family...

17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista . Circa 1600’s important Painting Oil on Canvas painting of a boy with a bird, in original Hand carved...

A superb antique Dutch Delft hand painted floral aigrette decorative tile in a custom oak frame made in the city of Haarlem, circa 1650. This lovely tile depicts a floral and feather...

A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within...

N. 48 fir ceiling boards, painted with tempera, showing geometrical and floral patterns. This kind of ceiling boards were mounted on joists also decorated and painted. Period: end ...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of authenticity and export issued by ...

17th Century Tapestry of the AMERICAS Manufactured : Royale De Felletin Antiques Rare, “ The Americas “ In a beautiful landscape composed of water exotic trees plants villages Castles and Turkey birds...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 17th Century Portuguese tile panel. Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles 17th Century Shortly afterwards, these plain white ti...

Antique portrait titled 'Iohanna Albretanae Regina (..)'. Portrait of Joan of Navarre. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onde...

Antique print titled 'Representation des Temples ou Pagodes des Idolastres au Tunquin (..)'. Original antique print of the temples and pagodas in Tunquin, a historical region of sout...

A hand colored copper engraving from one of the greatest botanical picture books ever created, Hortus Eystettensis. Published in Eichstatt, Germany...

The ruins of the Roman fortress Brittenburg near Katwijk, The Netherlands. Made by 'Ludovico Guicciardini' after an anonymous artist. Lodovico Guicciardini (19 August 1521-22 March 1...

A group of eight Russian and Greek Orthodox icons painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. These are mounted on a Lucite panel and ...

Manner of Titian (Tiziano Vecelli - Italian, 1485-1576) An Oil on Canvas "Sleeping Cupid" within a gilt and black decorated gesso frame. A label on reve...

A pair of 17th century medieval style carved oak panels, sourced from an ex private collection of a 17th century manor in East Anglia. The pair showcase handcarved knights standing ...

17th century, Roman School Mystical marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria Oil on canvas, 32 x 23 cm Frame cm 45 x 36 The saint is depicted in front of the Virgin holding the Child portrayed with the wedding ring in his hand, enriched with a precious stone. According to the Golden Legend, Catherine of Alexandria was a very beautiful young woman, the only daughter of the king of Costa, who had refused to marry the emperor Maxentius because she was a Christian and devoted to Christ. Maxentius, unable to convince her to sacrifice to idols, had sent to call the wisest men and fifty philosophers and orators who presented themselves and tried to divert her from faith in Christ. Catherine, however, played so well that she was able to convert them, arousing the anger of the emperor who condemned them to the stake. Catherine, however, who had criticized Maxentius for the new persecutions against the Christians, was sentenced to prison without food. Abandoned for twelve days, she was fed by a dove sent by God. Maxentius then decided to execute her with the torture of the toothed wheel become her attribute iconographic; but by divine intervention this broke and the young was saved. Finally, she was beheaded and milk flowed from her neck. Catherine’s princely status is witnessed here by her sumptuous dress. The iconography of the mystical marriage was born in the fifteenth century, probably because the traditional iconographic attribute, the wheel, was sometimes so small as to look like a ring, and refers to a vision that will always remain present in the mind and heart of the saint. In Heaven she appeared to her, among the Angels and Saints, Christ the Child, in the arms of the Virgin. He took a precious ring that the Virgin Mary handed to her and put it in her finger, saying "I, your Creator and Saviour, take you in marriage; confident that you will keep you pure until you celebrate your eternal wedding with me, in Paradise" When Catherine was laughing, she found in her finger the same ring that she had seen and had in Heaven, and she considered herself forever the bride of Christ. In this extraordinary episode we can see the heart of Catherine’s religious sense, and of all her spirituality. For her, Christ is like the bridegroom, with whom there is a relationship of intimacy, communion and fidelity; he is the beloved, whom she loves above all...

Roman School, 17th century Angelica and Medoro engrave their names on the bark of a tree Oil on canvas, 65 x 48.5 cm The canvas depicts one of the most famous episodes of O...

This large, old master still life painting is a perfectly balanced composition of fruit and game birds. In the foreground a rabbit is stretched out. A copper kettle and a basket are ...

17th century Italian hand-sculpted plaster angel head with coordinating peridot on lucite and framed with natural-forming emerald and mica. The putto (angel head in Italian) has been...

Beautiful Tuscan Ceramic Plate 17th Century with a deepened centre, painted with a biblical scene, landscape and architecture, glazed on the underside, described and marked. Diamete...

Antonio Cifrondi (1665 - 1730), Attributed Man with stick - Saint Joseph Measures: Oil on canvas, Cm 115 x 79 - With frame, cm 139 x 103 This canvas is, for stylistic and c...

Engraved by Charles-Clément Bervic (1756-1822). After Charles Clement "Bervic" Balvay (French, 1756-1822), "Marie Antoinette de Lorraine - D'Autriche, Reine de France" and "Louis Sei...