Antique French Zinc Oeil De Boeuf Window Frame, Circa 1890

First seen architecturally during the 17th century, this French zinc oeil de boeuf dates to circa 1900. Also known as a dormer, it was very common to see these window frames placed o...

This lovely architectural element from Provence has several names: oeil-de-boeuf, chien-assis, dormer, and lucarne all of which are interchangeable. Comprised of nine pieces of limestone, the building component was designed to be installed on an upper level of a house, with a window fitting inside the interior opening. Our window surround...

After Napoleon came to power in the early 19th century, France resumed the expansionist policy enjoyed by the First French Colonial Empire after the 16th century. The Napoleon-led ov...

Crafted in France, circa 1920, this zinc roof finial was repurposed at a later date into an oversized lamp base. The metal has a gray hue but has developed areas of gold and black fr...

This is a beautiful example of a French lucarne, which was recently salvaged from a Chateau in the Ile-De-France region (near Paris). Pieces like this were built into the sides of a ...

The reign of Napoleon III, often referred to as “The Second Empire”, featured an amalgamation of styles from previous regimes, ranging from the light and airy Rococo of Louis XV to the more stoic Neoclassical trophies of Louis XVI. Our painted giltwood overdoor from circa 1850 is in the vein of a Regence or Louis XV adaptation of the Napoleon III period. The piece is adorned with flowing motifs inspired by nature, such as the curled leaves, scalloped shell, and deep carvings seen on the overdoor. A main principle of Napoleon III furnishings was to utilize every inch available, as noted by the gadrooned leaf and rinceaux that emanate from behind the center medallion, forming a sprawling border. The medallion features an amazing high relief carving of a floral bouquet surrounded by curled leaves with scrolled tendrils and raised, asymmetrical panels. At the top is a scalloped shell, which is mimicked by a pair of parted leaves set at an angle in each of the upper corners. All of the carvings are presented in giltwood, which pairs nicely with the cream colored background that is enveloped in a quarter round molding (also gilded). The entire grouping is presented as a raised carving, with a thin board behind it that has tas de sable (sandpit) pilasters topped with block finials flanking the overdoor. Unique to most other antique overdoors...

Set of four Italian Stained Glass door- window Panels, Italy 1890 circa Measure: Each door/panel measures height cm. 210,5, width cm. 51 and just ...

Ancient portal / window frame, built and hand-sculpted in grey stone, with arched shape, from the seventeenth century, built in Italy by a craftsman for a historic building. Maximum...

Beautiful 19th century antique stained glass window with an arch top in a new square wood frame. This window is full of color with a turquoise center...

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

Beautiful antique arched stained glass window with jewels and good colors. This antique stained glass window was salvaged from an ...

This is one of two matching 19th century antique arched top stained glass transom windows in a new wood frame. The other window is also l...