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Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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
17th Century Tuscan Renaissance Style Confessional Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original 17th century renaissance confessional from Vicopisano in Tuscany. Made of solid oak. It is a confessional that can be entered from both sides. In the middle is the place ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Madonna Della Sedia Antique Framed Hand-Painted Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This finely executed portrait is unsigned and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance style. The portrait is hand-painted on a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Madonna de la Media after Rafael Antique Framed Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This finely executed portrait is unsigned and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance style. The portrait is hand-painted on a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nicholas Icon, Orthodox Church
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nicholas Icon Orthodox Church The hand painted icon is mounted on velvet and framed in a beautiful Renaissance style wo...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis & Clare of Assisi
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of unique and remarkable works of religious art. About ten years ago I was fortunate enough to have been invited to Italy for a week. In that week we visited the St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, the place where the world famous Saint Francis was born and where he is buried. For these unique sculptures to have found their way to us, again felt like a blessing. These amazing workmanship and aesthetically pleasing saint statues, we feel, were not created for one person alone, they were made to be seen and appreciated by a larger community. Those who know about Saint Francis will probably know about Saint Clare...
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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique 16th Century German (Augsburg) parcel-gilt Silver-Gold Chalice/Goblet
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely exquisite rare Cooper-gilt ,silver-gold and three Sterling Silver angels Chalice originated from Augsburg (Germany ) in the 1500. The Goblet is 21cm high, diame...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold, Silver, Copper

Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century Lost-wax cast bronze mortar with body outlined by parallel and succeeding frames delineating its circumference. On the two faces, in a central p...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Italian Rare Antique Miniature Blanket Chest in Poplar
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare late 17th century Italian rustic miniature blanket chest in solid poplar wood. This miniature blanket chest is ideal for decorating your home and can be used to store your preci...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Poplar

Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Italy 16th century A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

Mortaio in bronzo, Veneto, XVI° secolo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mortaio in bronzo fuso a cera persa con corpo delineato da un gran numero di cornici parallele e susseguenti che ne delimitano la circonferenza; e ornato con motivi vegetali di deriv...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Rectangular table that presents, on the front, a relief of certain depth and figurative theme. On a...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Reliefs with heads of angels. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th c
Located in Madrid, ES
Reliefs with heads of angels. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Pair of rectangular boards with a hanging ring on the back that present, on the front, two de...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Spanish Carving of Saint John the Evangelist, School of Juan de Ancheta
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta. Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Magnificent 18th Century Portuguese CRAFTS
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century Portuguese CRAFTS with glass cruets decorated with gold "flowers". Wood and bone base. Small defects. Dim.: 31 x 23 cm original conditions
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Art Glass

Baby Jesus or angel. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Baby Jesus or angel. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. It has faults. Figurative carving made of wood, polychrome and gilded, representing a naked c...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Corpus Christi. Wood. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ crucified. Carved wood. Century XVI. Crucified Christ made of carved wood that does not present a Cross of Thorns but does have a short and tight perizonium, with numerous fo...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Corpus Christi. Wood. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Crucified Christ. Polychrome wood. Flemish school, Mechelen, 16th century. It has faults. Polychrome wood carving that shows the deceased Christ (eyes closed and head fallen) on th...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Italian Folk Art Stradivarius Violin Plaque Crafted for Cosimo de Medici 1690
Located in South Burlington, VT
Italian folk art Pyrography picture signed, H. Toscano This is an original and unusual detailed 1690 enactment , and hand incised work of art on wood pan...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Corpus Christi. Carved wood. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ crucified. Carved wood. Century XVI. It has faults. Carving made of wood in its color that shows Christ Crucified, already deceased (eyes closed, head fallen), with an anato...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Presents restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polych...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Monumental Pair of Medieval Antique Italian Church Armorial Shields
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of large one-of-a-kind medieval Italian armorial shield church architectural elements. Dating to around the late 15th century, hand-crafted in Italy, most impressive size, standing over 6-feet tall, bow front shaped shield form, polychrome painted Memento Mori - The Wars of the...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Crucified Christ. Polychrome wood. Flemish school, Mechelen, 16th century. It has faults. Polychrome wood carving that shows the deceased Christ (eyes closed and head fallen) on th...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Niño Jesús. Madera tallada y policromada. Escuela flamenca, hacia primera mitad del siglo XVI. Niño Jesús con peana poligonal bajo cojín rojo con borlas realizados en madera tallada...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. Century XVI. Wall niche with a rectangular front opening topped by a venerated shape finished in gold with two polychrome angel heads in the corne...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Christ Child blessing. Wood. Mechelen, 16th century with restorations.
Located in Madrid, ES
Baby Jesus on pedestal. Polychrome wood. Mechelen, 16th century, with restorations. Carved and polychrome wooden Child Jesus standing on a pedestal of the same material, standing, a...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century and later.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. towards the first half of the 16th century. Later adaptations probably in the 18th century Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, ca first half 16th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood. The figure is...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Child Jesus Savior of the World. Wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, towards the first half of the 16th century. Restorations. Baby Jesus with polygonal base made of carved and polychrome wood...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Saint on a bed. Polychromed wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Dream of a saint. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, 16th century. Relief made of carved and polychrome wood that shows an old man with a particular headdress (reminiscent of some chaperones) lying on a bed and accompanied by two friars dressed in habits, who talk to each other. Iconographically, the figure of the old man lying on the bed (note the cushion that raises the upper part of the body, following the common use of the time) who has not died (probably) because he was not completely lying down, is reminiscent of how he was usually represented, for example, to San Antón, San Jerónimo, etc. It is not very likely that it is the subject of the Transit or Death of Saint Francis of Assisi due to the absence of the Stigmata and due to age. It would be part of a cycle of scenes in the altarpiece of a church, an accompaniment that would give the viewer more clues about the identity of those represented. Stylistically, Flemish sculpture...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Nicolas Poussin, French Book by Pierre Rosenberg, 1994
By Nicolas Poussin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665, French book by Pierre Rosemberg et Louis-Antoine prat, 1995. This book was published after the fourth centenary of the artist's birth. The volume accompani...
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1990s French Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A 17th century Roman Altar Cross after Guglielmo della Porta
Located in Leesburg, VA
A 17th century Roman altar cross after Guglielmo della Porta Approximate size: 67 x 27 cm The present altar cross, likely of Italian Roman origin, reprod...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

A Set of Renaissance Classical 19th Century Grand Tour Italian Plaster Intaglios
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Small Set of 8 Renaissance Classical Grand Tour Medallions. Possibly Have Been Put on A Modern Backing At Some Point Grand Tour Cameos Intagli...
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Early 19th Century Greek Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Gilt bronze pax board, Pietà. 16th-17th centuries, after Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Madrid, ES
Peacekeeper, Mercy. Golden bronze. Possibly Rome, last third of the 16th century-first quarter of the 17th century, following the model of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Gilded bronze pla...
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Early 17th Century European Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other, Bronze

Statuette of the Virgin, South German circa 1600
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Statuette of the Virgin South-German, circa 1600 sculpted wood circa 1600 (right arm restored) 52 cm
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17th Century German Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This extremely rare unique ancient Wooden Box with Judaical Religious Items inside was found behind a stone wall in Vienna (Austria), most likely hidden before the World War II. The ...
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16th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Metal, Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Sterling Silver

15th century North Italian Gilt Bronze Pax of the Lamentation
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Second half of the 15th century; Northern Italy, possibly Milan Gilt bronze Approximate size: 17.2 x 13 cm The present pax probably derives from a finer original realized in more precious materials. For example, the vigor of its central motif is carved in such a way as to suggest the original artwork was conceived in carved stone or perhaps mother-of-pearl. The intricacy of its frame suggests a separate master adept in silverwork. Overall, this bronze pax...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

15th century Gilt Bronze Pax of the Virgin and Child, after Donatello
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous, school of Donatello Second half of the 15th century; Northern Italy Approximate size: 13 x 7.6 cm The present relief of the Virgin and Child is largely considered derive...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Yellow Marine Sponge Mounted on an Antique Socle
Located in Leesburg, VA
A yellow marine sponge fixed to an antique socle. The yellow marine sponge, or aplysina fistularis, often called the ‘yellow candle sponge,’ is here appr...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Organic Material, Wood

Renaissance Style Small Silver Baby Crib Medal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small silver baby crib filigree medal. It depicts an oval medal with the relief of Virgin Mary trying to cover Baby Jesus with a blanket who is la...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Painted Wrought Iron Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique painted wrought iron crucifix is a splendid work designed to last for centuries! The corpus is cast iron, and mounted upon the forged cro...
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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

A French Font In Marble-19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful font in pink marble from the 19th century Very beautiful work from the south of France In superb condition and beautiful patina
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

Unique Historical Horse Bit from the 16th-17th Century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Unique historical horse bit probably from the 16th or 17th century. It is very well preserved for its age, the condition corresponds to its age, there is no major mechanical or rust ...
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16th Century Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

16th Century Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Brussels, Brussels
16th century cast iron mortar with two very beautiful handles Beautiful original object with a great patina and in very good condition.
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Renaissance Style Small Silver Benitier
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small silver benitier. It depicts the relief of Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus in the upper center of the benitier that is adorned with scrolls of acanthus leaves and flowe...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Unique Historical Riding Spur of the 16-17th Century+ Horseshoe
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful, unique riding spur probably dating from the 16-17th century, As an accessory, there is also a historic horseshoe. The spur is in very good condition, there is no major d...
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16th Century Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Atlas Minor Du Monde World Geography 1695 17th Century in Hand Colored
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
World Atlas Minor world107 detailed maps and overviews Hand colored 17th century, dated 1695 Complete with minor and old original paper restoration.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Very Fine Gilt Bronze, Cloisonné Enamel and Porcelain Holy Water Stoup
Located in London, GB
A very fine gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel and porcelain holy water stoup French, late 19th century Measures: Height 54cm, width 34cm, depth 9cm This b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel, Ormolu

Colorful and Handcrafted Cast Iron Wall Plaque of the Last Supper of Christ 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and decorative work of religious art. This hand-painted, cast iron replica of the world famous fresco by Leonardo da Vinci is in excellent condition. This Renaissance sty...
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20th Century European Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bronze mortar with garlands, flowers and putti - Tuscany , second half of 17th century. Measures: height 10 diameter : 13 cm Artisans and healers used mortars for grinding food...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Book of Hours of Charles of Angoulême - One-Time Only Limited-Edition Facsimile
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a one-time only facsimile edition limited to 987 copies of an illuminated manuscript in Renaissance style, the Book of Hours of Charles of Angoul...
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2010s French Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Renaissance collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $310,520 while the average work can sell for $2,775.

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