Gilt Paintings

An exceptional French oil on canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed and Dated by E. Munier, 1890. Émile Munier is one of the most sought after and most talented French artists of the 18...

Decorate a study, living room or den with this beautiful and colorful antique painting! Painted in France circa 1890, the artwork on canvas is set in an ornate, giltwood frame with r...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics. [Size] 73 x 53 x 5 cm [Materials] Silk for the outside layer, wooden frame for the under layer, and gold leaf [Story behind the work] This is the second version of "Cranes: Kintsugi," created from the same kimono using a different section of the textile. Each artwork is handmade, and no two pieces are identical. The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu, which are traditional chests of drawers for kimonos. I use antique kiritansu that can no longer be used as furniture to create the basis and frames for my works. It adds an even more authentic atmosphere of the traditional wabi-sabi spirit. Can you feel it? The piece uses the concept of kintsugi. It unites the pieces of antique kimono back together with golden leaf to give it a second wind as an artwork. [Period and Story] The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during the late Showa period, around the 1960s to 1980s. [Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors] The Japanese saying goes, "A crane lives a thousand years, a tortoise lives ten thousand years," making cranes a symbol of longevity. Cranes are also known for staying with the same partner for their entire lives, which is why they are often used at weddings and other celebrations to symbolize marital bliss and the desire for harmony between husband and wife. On this particular piece, cranes are flying through snow woven on the fabric, as if they are overcoming all disasters to get to their beloved ones. The color scarlet, or deeply dyed red, used for most of the cranes here, has long been associated with the meaning of warding off evil. It is believed to possess the power to repel malevolent forces and invite good fortune. During the Heian period, from 794 to 1185, scarlet was reserved for sacred buildings and ceremonial objects that held great significance. Ordinary people were prohibited from wearing scarlet red kimonos, which made it a highly special color. [Characteristics of the fabric] Cranes, going up and down, are generously decorated by kimpaku here. Kimpaku refers to gold leaf or foil in Japanese. Gold leaf is a traditional material used in various aspects of Japanese culture, including art, crafts, and even in culinary applications. In traditional Japanese art, gold leaf is often applied to religious objects, sculptures, paintings, and lacquerware to create a luxurious and decorative effect. The use of gold leaf in art dates back centuries and is associated with a sense of wealth, prestige, and the divine. Traditional kimpaku technique is used here to make an accent decoration in the middle. [About the frame] This artwork frame is crafted from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos, and it serves to convey the refined beauty of Japanese nature. Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, praised for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments. Paulownia wood is closely linked to kimono culture. During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...

This important antique devotional painting depicts Saint Julius the Martyr surrounded by angels and the traditional symbols of Christian martyrdom. Crafted in Spain circa 1760, the l...

19th Century RARE KPM Berlin porcelain plaque, Carl Meinelt A Berlin KPM porcelain plaque, late 19th century. Plaque has a maiden seated next to a stream in a grassy distance. House...

This small oil on panel is attributed to Adolphe Valette (1876–1942), the French painter who later became a leading figure of the Manchester School and mentor to L.S. Lowry. Dating f...

A set of six picturesque oil paintings of Bosque de Boulogne forest, winter streets od Paris and Montmartre, a set of a France of solitary individuals along tranquil paths, surrounde...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable...

A striking antique Chinese ancestor portrait depicting a seated male official in formal dress, dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa...

A charming pair of Italian oil paintings by Aldo Grossi, dating to the early 20th century, depicting two iconic Venetian views. Executed in oil on board in a warm, atmospheric palett...

The watercolor of a Paris street scene by A. Paly (1889-1979) is framed in a beautiful 19th century frame. The gouache dates from the early 20th century and conveys the French attitude to life with just a few brush strokes. The frame is colloquially called "Berliner Leiste". (or also Waschgoldleiste, or Schinkelleiste) The frames of this type mostly come from the middle of the 19th century and are nowadays very popular for framing modern art...

Decorate a wall or study with this charming pair of antique Parisian street scene paintings, crafted in France circa 1900. Each gouache on canvas composition captures lively views of...

Beautifully painted landscape forest scene with stream in original giltwood frame, watercolor under glass. Signed in the lower right corner L. Douglas. American, early 20th century. ...

Decorate a study or office with this engaging pair of antique French genre paintings, crafted circa 1870 and set in their original carved giltwood frames. Each oil on canvas composit...

18th century French pair of oils on gold leaf panels. One is depicting an angel playing the violin, and the other one is holding the music book.

Charming oil painting on wooden panel, elegantly framed in a carved and gilded wooden frame. The work depicts a landscape at sunset, with a city looming in the distance. In the foreg...

Beautifully painted portrait of a lovely young woman in gilt wood frame. Oil on canvas. Signed (upper right) Paul Longenecker and dated 1954. Paul...

The oil painting on canvas is of a young boy 'hugging' his dog, which lies on the boy's lap. It is very much in the style of the Scottish painter Henry Raeburn. The boy is dressed in...

Decorate a wall or shelf with this charming French antique painting, created circa 1960 and set in an elegant carved giltwood frame. Titled “Marché Breton à Quimper,” the composition...

Decorate a study, library, office, or coastal retreat with this beautiful antique marine painting. Crafted in England circa 1870, the oil on c...

Decorate a study, bedroom, or living space with this beautiful antique pastel masterpiece. Created in France circa 1880, the artwork depicts a young blonde girl sitting in a chair se...

Large antique painted ceramic equestrian plaque French, 19th Century Plaque: Height 20cm, width 66cm Frame: Height 41cm, width 86cm, depth 6cm This ...

This distinguished oil on canvas by Italian painter Ercole Magrotti offers a serene yet commanding vision of the Mediterranean. The artist captures the Amalfi coastline with a sensit...

This elegant antique still life painting was hand painted in France circa 1880. Set in its original two-tone giltwood and blackened frame, the composition depicts a rustic tabletop s...

Oil on canvas, the artist depicted in three quarter view against a deep red interior, wearing a white shirt and dark waistcoat, a window to the left and dark forms suggested in the b...

Transporting 19th century Chinese gouache painting on paper, executed in a traditional style with figures sorting tea leaves in a modest courtyard background. Presented under glass i...

Decorate a study, library, or office with this charming antique genre painting. Created in Holland circa 1860, this finely detailed oil on canvas depicts a lively domestic interior w...

A riveting English 19th century portrait of the handsome Earl of Ducie, his distinguished profile glows against the dark ground that draws the viewer immediately to his calm expressi...

Painting of Notre Dame Cathedral by Henri le Riche, Art Deco Parisian Painting A beautiful original watercolor painting depicting Notre Dame Cathedral and the Seine in Paris, Franc...

An exceptionally fine and quite larege Meissen hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting four royals hunting in the woods with a hunting dog and rifles. This is the finest quality of a...

“Vindfælde, Gribskov” by Niels Skovgaard, Denmark, 1910 Oil on panel, depicting the interior of Gribskov forest with a dramatically fallen oak, its twisted bare branches reaching ac...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable...

Decorate an office or study with this elegant antique wall decor. Crafted in France circa 1830, and set in the original carved gilt frame, the art w...

The crucifix painted in the Renaissance style. Tempera on wood Inscription: INBI In the Eastern Church where Greek is the main liturgical language, one would find “INBI” for Ἰησοῦς ὁ...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics. [Story behind the work] The art piece uses two sides - front and reverse - of the same kimono, to show beautiful sea surrounding Japan, in hues and in late sunset, as a timelapse. The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono. I use antique kiritansu that can’t be used as furniture anymore to create basis and frames for my works. It adds them even more authentic atmosphere of traditional wabisabi spirit. Can you feel it? [Period / Story] The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during the late Showa period (1960-80ies). [Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors] Sea waves, depicted in two color variations here, are a symbol of transience and Impermanence in Japanese culture. The ebb and flow of the tides, the ever-changing currents, and the relentless motion of the waves serve as reminders of the fleeting nature of life. This artwork featuring the sea convey themes of impermanence, reminding viewers to cherish the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life's fleeting moments. The theme of impermanence is strengthen by two colors of the sea - the lighter in early hues and the darker when the sun is just about to set in the sea. [About the frame] This artwork frame is crafted from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos, and it serves to convey the refined beauty of Japanese nature. Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments. Paulownia wood is closely linked to kimono culture. During the Edo period (17th cent.~), it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...

A very large and magnificent antique painted porcelain plaque depicting an orientalist beauty dressed in silk, jewelry, pearls, and 24-karat raised gold and enamel, signed Vienna. Th...

S. SMITH ROWE - 'Drummer' - Vintage Cubist style oil painting on paper - unframed - vintage bevel edged matte board - vintage gallery/framer label to the back board - signed lower ri...

Thai Charcoal Rubbing of a scene with religious Siamese figures of a man and a wome sitting in a temple in a black and gilt trim faux bamboo frame (similar item: NWL7051)

Large 18th C. Bucolic Painting Garden Nature Scene Landscape Dog Flowers Antique . A Beautiful Hand painted bucolic " Bucolique " painting in the spir...

Italian oval oil on board gilt carved wood portrait of a gentleman in the original floral and berry frame, 18th century.

A beautifully rendered 17th-century oil painting on panel from the French school, depicting Christ as the infant shepherd. The composition features muted, harmonious colors and delic...

This exquisite oil on canvas still life presents a classic tableau of ripe fruit — grapes, pears, apples and citrus — artfully arranged on a softly draped white cloth, with a basket ...

Transporting 19th century maritime watercolor on paper of the iron paddle gun vessel H. M. S. Jackal, a fishery protection ship launched in 1844. Presented under glass in a parcel gi...

Coriolan's mother and wife beg him to spare Rome , Oil On Canvas . German School Circa 1750 This painting represents the story of Coriolan, Roman general and leader of the Patrici...

Bring the light and atmosphere of the French Riviera into an office, study, den, or living room with this richly textured antique oil painting by Jean-Baptiste Duffaud. Crafted in Fr...

Known for her animalier (animal-focused) art, Marie Calvès’ specialty was the rendering of dogs. This beautiful oil painting, entitled The Beginning of the Hunt, depicts a quartet of...

Imperial Majesty: 19th-Century Ming Dynasty Emperor Silk Painting This exquisite silk painting, dating back to the 19th century, depicts a majestic Ming Dynasty emperor in all his regalia. Hand-painted with meticulous detail and presented in a beautiful frame, this artwork showcases the rich tradition of Chinese silk painting. The vibrant colors and intricate brushwork capture the emperor's imperial stature and the grandeur of the Ming Dynasty. The painting's subject matter and artistic style make it a captivating addition to any collection. Dimensions: Framed measurements: 24 3/4" W x 31" H x 1 1/4" D Condition: Very good antique condition. This Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting...

A fantastic oil on canvas portrait from France, late 19th century, rendered in a stunning palette and technique that flatters the young lady’s complexion of angelic purity. The subje...

Italian painting oil on canvas, 20th century framework depicting landscape of good pictorial quality. Work signed and dated lower right (Bonaccorsi '84). Golden wooden frame with pas...

Italian watercolor painting of the Paestum Ruins, circa 1900. By Vincenzo Loria, Italy 1850-1939, signed. Framed measures 17 inches x 24 inches, art measures 10 inches x 16 inches....

This delightful set of three American oil paintings, created circa 1920, captures the leisurely spirit and growing popularity of golf during the early twentieth century. Each composi...

"Dancers" 20th Century modernist Latin American school oil on board. Signed lower right margin "Faldes". A full length interior portrait of two dan...

George Lingle Wilstach (American, 1892–1973) Winter Hillside with Red Barn Oil on canvas, signed lower right “Geo. Wilstach." Canvas: 24 H x 22 W in. Framed: 29.5 H x 27.5 W in. A f...

Vintage table features ebonized and gilt toleware metal tray having hand painted island scene with tropical birds (parrot and macaw) on beach with ocean and palm trees surrounded by ...

This large and beautifully composed oil on panel depicts a serene Mediterranean coastal inlet bathed in soft southern light. Measuring over one meter in width, the painting has an im...

PAIR of English Victorian gilt framed oil paintings of white horse with saddle by wall (signed J. PAUL 1873)

John Haanstra (Dutch, b. 1940), signed and dated 1985 on lower right. A charming oil painting, showing a winter landscape. Skaters are enjoying seasonal fun on a frozen canal while others go about their daily activities. A typical Dutch windmill can be seen in the background. Typical Dutch style housing can be seen in the foreground. The sky seems to be laden with more snow, creating the sense of more winter fun...

Chuck Wood Trompe l’Oeil Still Life of Striped Melons in Barn Window, c. 1970s A large and technically accomplished trompe l’oeil still life by Chuck Wood (American, 1928–2010), sig...

This painting is from a French artist :It has been made circa 1960. It is signed The material isoil painting and it is in good condition. Main color is green, in a gilt wood frame. I...

Sven Havsten-Mikkelsen 1912-1999 "Summer Night" (Danish: Sommernat). Oil on canvas. Dimensions of the artwork without frame: 73 cm x 100 cm. Painted in many layers. Signed SHM, 1950s...