USA - Architectural Elements

Elegant wall lavabo or wash basin with beautiful detail throughout including floral and various instruments. Lavabos are gracious religious bowls for the lavabo ceremony of washing t...

For your consideration, a set of three (3) Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Round Pull Knobs. Mexico Circa the 1950s. Mayan revival. Stamped by artist. Dimensions:1.5 H x 2 W x .75 D ...

Handsome, hand wrought, industrial 19th Century Dutch Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle referred to as. "5KAN. This scuttle was used to carry coal or water. It has been elegantly repurp...

Just shy of 5 foot, this carved wood room dentil fragment is matte gilt and water gilt. Probably salvaged from a paneled room boiserie in very good physical condition. Presents very ...

A French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel (or Gate Section). A superb example of late-19th-century French wrought-iron craftsmanship, this elegant ho...

A large scaled and beautifully constructed custom copper flue or hood made of standing seam tapered panels having a warm patina.

An exceptional pair of extra-large sculptural door handles handcrafted by the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1960s. Marked No. 156, these architecturally...

This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the same throughout the entire area that was paneled. For instance, on this panel, there are mainly acanthus leaf motifs used in various areas. A medieval lion...

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. Block print on the plaster can be seen at the base. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...

19th Century Asian Architectural transom panel with pierced carved foliage.

An exceptional and rare 15th Century English wrought iron banneret weathervane with lightning rod. Features an ornate arrow and pierced coat of arms or crest with lion. Marked “4 lb” on base. The Rampant Lion with the crown above its head stood for royalty. The Trefoils (2 on there sides and one at the point of the “spear”) stood for longevity and can also represent the Holy Trinity. The 3 Lilies are the precursors to the Fleur-de-lis, and were commonly used to signify purity, loyalty, piety, faith, and can also stand for the Virgin Mary. Purchased from one of the Great Houses of England, where it was on display in their collection. Surely belonging to a royal families home or castle. The “4 lb. base” is something that was added much later, when it was taken off the building it had been on. The base allows it to display nicely. Weathervanes have been around for over 2,000 years, invented by the Greek astronomer Andronicus in 48 B.C. to determine the direction of the wind. The first weathervane – also called a “wind vane...

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the style of Finn Juhl. Terracotta with paint finish. Needs to be restored or used in current condition. We can help.

Handsome vintage Gothic Revival style architectural cast aluminum decorative window panel or scroll grate wall hanging with baked textured paint finish. Beautiful condition, keeping ...

Antique wrought iron decorative Transom or window guard. Lovely half moon shape with detailed scroll work. Some restoration done to piece. See photos. Perfect ornamentation for above...

Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Planning, Design and Maintenance by Fred Lawson. Architectural Press / Cahners 1976, London. Hardcover with dust jacket. "...

A classic pair of Dutch Delft-style hand painted blue and white Delft ceramic tiles featuring farm landscapes and shepherds, reflecting a whimsical depiction of simple 19th century E...

Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti. Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle. Great a...

Stunning set of stained glass window panels. This listing is for 1 panel. We have 6 available, all in separate listings. Fabulous colors a...

A pair of antique doors with arched and paneled design with remnants of old green and other encrusted paint. The doors do have some old hinges an...

Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh...

A beautiful mid-19th century, architectural wood wall panel retaining the original worn pale olive green paint. Each of the three panels is decorated with raised beveled trim details...

Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles The beautiful and rare Breche de Violette marble fireplace frieze is centered and ornated by a large bust of Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean lion carved in very high relief, on both sides are represented two cornucopias with realistic flowers and fruits, indicating abundance, the legs are decorated by expressive roaring lion heads, the heavy top backsplash is centered with a large bronze relief of a reclining Hercules surrounded by shells, laurel leaves, feathers and many other trophies. This fireplace is a copy of the original 18th Century model that was made for The Salon de Hercules in The Palace of Versailles...

This architectural model dates to the early 20th century. Small-scale, three-dimensional physical models were used as a rough draft or preliminary study to visualize, test, and refin...

19th Century Victorian Marble Fireplace Mantle Keystone Delicately carved architectural cartouche made from white Carrara Marble. This antique keystone...

Beautiful antique stained glass arch transom window in a new wood frame. Late 19th century window salvaged from an estate outside Pittsburgh PA. This is a combination window with both stained and beveled glass panels This is one of three stained glass transom windows...

A classic set of three Dutch Delft-style hand painted brown and white ceramic tiles featuring craftsmen and tradesmen, reflective of European country life in the 19th century. Equal...

Corinthian Capital, French, of finely hand carved wood finished with 24 carats gold leafing. The architectural element which can serve as a side table features a hand carved décor o...

French Art Nouveau rectangular painted iron railing with lily design.

A pair of Italian carved wooden wall carvings from the late 19th century, depicting pomegranates. Created in Italy during the last quarter of the 1...

A distinctive, button-shaped pull. The flared profile springs to a slightly cambered top. Fingers easily find their place between the perfectly round face and a full, filleted rose. Metal finishes available in antique brass or satin nickel. Custom metal finishes available upon request. The Vica...

The American Country House by Clive Aslet. Yale University Press, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This great book describes the great country houses that were built with Ame...

Patinated 19th century column with layers of paint. Base is 14 inches by 14 inches.

2 French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore door knockers with swan head (PRICED EACH).

Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...

Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.

A classic Dutch Delft-style hand painted blue and white porcelain tile featuring an intricately rendered heraldic coat of arms in rich cobalt blue against a crisp white ground. The d...

A Stupa-shaped architectural detail from Thailand, mid-to-late 20th century, handcrafted in traditional Thai earthenware, with a natural flat glazed finish. Symbolizing enlightenme...

This is a free standing "Contemporary" model C-20 Sculpta room divider. Born in 1919 and raised in New York City, Richard "Dick" Harvey studied art at Brooklyn Tech High school an...

This is a pair of over-sized French doors from the early 20th century. These antique French doors are substantial, standing at a height of more than 10 feet! Each door has 18 glass panels, framed by vertically slatted wood at the upper and lower portions of the door. The doors have old paint and patina, slightly differing in colors on each door. These massive antique French glass panel doors...

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Column Architectural Elements Decorative . Nicely hand carved late 18th century single stone columns sitting on Square Base pedestal shape at th...

Moroccan handcrafted and hand-painted cement tiles with traditional Moroccan Blue color. These are authentic Moroccan reclaimed encaustic tiles...

A wonderful solid cast brass door-knocker fashioned as a horned imp or devil. The design is based on one found at the 1000 year old Chester Cathedral in England where the imp in question was said to wrought his havoc. Restoration teams discovered a mysterious demonic carving, bound in chains, close to a window in the Cathedral nave. Historians are now labelling the mystery carving as “The Chester Imp...

Super cool pair of art deco chrome and bakelite pull handles, circa 1940s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 2"D x 1.25". #3488

A pair of 19th century French cast iron architectural grilles or decorative panels. Black painted patina with some rust and minor paint loss. Good quality iron work. Please refer to ...

Hand forged folding Moroccan iron screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs. Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style iron art work would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style. Could make an amazing headboard. Three panels folding iron screen with Moorish designs in repeat. Heavy and well-made original condition. Each panel: 68.5" high, 15.75" wide Folds up for easy storage. Hand forged heavy wrought iron screen divider by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech Morocco. Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill...

19th Century Italian carved marble Architectural Frieze Sculpture of Caesar, Of rectangular form the finely carved Carrera Marble 50" x 20" slab w...

The very rustic antique wooden column plinth, pedestal or base in the classical style can be used as side table, end table or pedestal for either...

Classical garden statue of putti representing two of the Four Seasons. The stone composite statues, figures depict a cherub with textured curly hair, large eyes with rounded cheeks a...

An exceptional pair of English 15th century Gargoyles - Gargouilles - Elements from a Monument, carved from stone. Outstanding patina. Now resti...

The pair of antique stone capitals come with separate semi-circular bases. These are to be attache to a wall like pilasters. Can be used for planter bases, small side table or as gar...

A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900 Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist temple or imperial palace, late 19th / early 20th century, each intricately hand carved with very fine detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of original polychrome paint remaining. The highly decorative architectural salvaged ornamental building elements presented on custom made hand carved wooden sculpture stands...

Originally purchased from Hollyhock in West Hollywood, California. A large panel in ecru paint with carved painted and gilt high relief decoration- a gilt bow and swags at the top over a basket of fruits with a garden rake...

A fine Chinese decorative carved wooden architectural pediment, most likely from a temple, its crest featuring a gilt carved center star fl...

Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water. Reminiscent of t...

Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.

Two early 20th Century copper gargoyles or masks/architectural elements with attached frieze, that adorned the original 1919 Commodore Hotel in New York City located at 109 East 42nd Street adjacent to Grand Central Terminal. The original copper masks, purportedly tragedy and comedy were part of a repeating, repoussé sheet copper roof cresting...

A set of 29 beautiful mid-century drawer pulls featuring dark aged brass with elegant steeple tips and a porcelain white colored Bakelite center. Due to age, some may have a browner ...

These set of three antique Chinese wood carving panels has very deep 3D carving works of Chinese folks art - Chinese Opera with gilt. These ...

Beautiful antique arched top stained glass window with flowers and jewels. This antique stained glass window has been put into a new w...

Moroccan handcrafted cement tile with traditional Fez Moorish design. These are authentic Moroccan encaustic tiles hand made by artisans in Fez Morocco. This is the traditional Moroc...