Pair of Antique French Architectural Corbels with Provenance

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...

A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originally commissioned for an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were notoriously difficult as they had to serve as both highly decorative temple ornaments and structural building elements used to support the weight of a wall. Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans. Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depicting various Chinese folk religion figures and imagery. Rising on bespoke handmade stands, consistenting of sturdy rectangular shaped thick plank plinth base embellished with foliate carvings, held upright by turned column single support. Rich in culture and history, interesting, unusual, highly decorative, whimsical and artistic, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, color, space, texture and lots of visual interest. Dimensions, largest (approx): Each: 32.5" H, 19" W, 7.25" D. Please note, the objects were sourced and transported both legally and ethically, retaining partial original red wax export seal to top. Display the three Sanxing, in their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One panel having two monumental smiling figures with hand painted eyes and tongue, the other fragment depicting four figures, seated and standing, likely Immortals, Gods, Shen deity, and other characters from ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity. Sanxing figures are an important part of Asian culture. Statues of these three Gods...

A fabulous pair of large polychrome painted terra cotta architectural salvaged ornamental panel fragments / decorative building elements from St. Louis, Missouri. The artistic, sculptural design makes for a fascinating decorative object that's interesting, conversational, and historical. Each panel measures: (approx) 33" High, 20" Wide, 8" Deep Provenance: Acquired from reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques, January 2022 Session 2 catalog. They have been specializing in American country...

An absolutely beautiful French Victorian antique stained glass panel arched transom window that must be viewed in person to truly capture t...

A scarce pair of Qing Dynasty temple architectural ornaments, the decorative antique building element fragments each elaborately hand carved, polychrome painted and lacquered, richly detailed featuring two figural pairs accented...

A spectacular pair of Art Deco Streamline Moderne skyscraper city-view architectural sculpture andirons. Featuring machine age Modernist st...

This extended octagonal plaster corbel/wall shelf, possibly Venetian, is in its original colors of painted grey/cream with gold burnished highlights and decorated with molded and stylized berries and leaves. Two back hooks will secure the bracket to the wall. The distinct antique corbel/wall bracket often made from plaster, can elevate any home. Antique plaster corbels...

3-1114 Pair French hand carved oak corbels/architectural elements/bookends 1850's.

This matched pair of antique hand-carved walnut wall brackets were salvaged from an early Victorian house in Montreal, Canada. The brackets are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada in approximately 1850 in the period Victorian style. The brackets are solid walnut in their composition and have ornate decorative carvings. These wall corbels...

A pair of vintage French wooden, handpainted corbels/wall brackets/shelves, with distressed shades of gold, brown, and green.

Pair of 19th century corbels with later finish.

A pair of wooden wall decorations created in 19th century France. Beautifully painted and poised with elegant details abounding, these identical wall furnishings impart an effortless...