Painting under glass is a difficult artistic technique that is executed directly on a sheet of glass.
The glass supports the paint like a canvas. Thus the glass serves both as a support and as a protective varnish. It is a “cold” painting technique so the process does not require baking.
“Pure Greek beauty, supple and dignified (…) who gazes with calm indifference at the crowds who gaze at him speechless.”
Set consisting of a console and mirror, richly decorated with the characteristic motifs of the neoclassical style, with garlands, stylized acanthus leaves and female busts.
Fountain shape chandelier composed of 4 lights, beads and pendants in cut crystal.
Italy
19th century
Silk painted and embroidered double-sided firewall, structure composed of two columns, base ends in lion’s feet.
Directoire period, circa 1800
France
“Triumphant Child Jesus” round polychrome lead sculpture, polychrome carved wooden base.
17th century,
Andalusia, Spain
Fragment of a terracotta sculpture depicting Caliope. The figure is shown standing. Visible attributes of Caliope on the base the inscription Caliope Poesia Erotica
The archangel is depicted in a dynamic pose which may indicate that the angel was in action. Originally holding a sword, his attribute. He wears a curly “crown” hairdo framing a youthful face, his head bowed in a serene expression.
Work of the first half of the XVIIIth probably from the South of France.
Polychrome sculpted fratino table, one-piece top.
A fratino is a long table made up of a one-piece top connected by one or more crosspieces. These tables were found in the refectories of convents.
Circa 1820,
Florence, Italy
Part of an outdoor terracotta sculpture.
The position of the hand is similar to the positions of the sculptures representing Melpomene wearing the mask of tragedy also called the mask of hypocrisy.
19th century