Antique Spanish Wall Pediment 'or Headboard' w/Original Floral-Painted Finish

A European hand-painted wooden wall panel from the 19th century. This antique wall plaque from Europe (possibly German or Austrian) is comprised of ...

French pair of carved-wood decorative wall panels from the 19th century. This antique pair of wall ornaments from France are each rectangular i...

A grand sized 19th century painted wood Southern Indian decorative ceiling panel. This wooden ceiling panel from the Tamil Nadu area features a series of three mandala style paintings appropriated centered within the panel with delicate floral accents bordering the center and at each corner. The inner panel is primarily a deep red with hand-painted accents in blue, gold, and green. The simple outer frame surround is painted black. This exquisite late 19th century Indian ceiling panel...

A single Spanish carved-wood wall panel from the early 19th century. This antique wall decoration from Spain features a raised panel front comprised of varying geometric shapes, with a Moorish influence star at center. There is a nicely aged patina throughout, adding to the rich character of this piece. This early 19th century Spanish panel...

An Italian carved and gilt wood wall plaque from the 18th century. This antique wall ornament from Italy is a nicely sized piece at roughly four ...

An Italian carved wood family crest wall ornament from the early 18th century. This antique wall plaque from Italy has a beautifully-fluid shape, i...

This Teakwood pediment carving came from a Northern Thai house. Pediment carvings were part of the traditional architecture system and were found under overhanging roof gables. We know it was a residential roof (and not a temple's) because of the shallow angle. Temple roofs are much steeper and usually temple exteriors were painted, so some pigment would usually remain, particularly towards the top. Thai houses were made from solid teak --walls, roofs, floors; everything. They were always raised on stilts to remain above seasonal flooding, snakes and other forest creatures. The area below the house was used for animals and storage. The Thai architectural wall system (including pediments) always employed heavy beams and thin floating panels. Visually these wall panels are very attractive and richly textured on account of exposure to moisture. Teak is very resistant to moisture and insects, so the lifespan of teak exterior parts can be over 150 years. The antique pediment...

An English painted wood broken arch pediment from the late 19th century, with carved molding. Born in England during the later years of the 19th century, this exquisite architectural...

A large English gilt-wood and mahogany overdoor/pediment with acanthus leaves and pears, originating during the first half of the 19th century.

A French Directoire period framed painted panel from the late 18th century, with floral motifs. Born in France during the later years of the 18th century, this exquisite decorative p...

Pair of hand painted architectural wall fragments, Plaster, Italian, Venetian Style.

Wooden Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment This sturdy as well as substantial wall decoration makes an impressive focal piece on a wall seeking a statement. This grey hand-p...