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What is a frieze in architecture?
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A frieze in architecture is a decorative band of architecture above columns. It is a long and narrow sculptural band that runs along the middle of an entablature and is used for decorative purposes.
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Style Large Frieze
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful refined baroque style outdoor architectural frieze, circa 1920s in cement. Beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Cement
1920s Terra Cotta Egg & Dart Frieze from a Manhattan Building
Located in New York, NY
Large highly decorative 1920s terra cotta with an egg and dart border salvaged from the façade of a
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Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large Gothic Hamstone Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large, antique English Gothic hamstone fireplace. The arched, moulded jambs with crests to centre
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Antique 17th Century English Gothic Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Large 19th Century Italian Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A well carved Renaissance style fireplace in limestone, with a centre keystone to frieze, and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Large and Imposing English Portland Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English Portland stone fireplace. The shaped barrel frieze surmounted by
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
stars to frieze, plain jambs surmounted by shaped brackets. The frieze with polished metal connecting
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
