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Carved Wood Lintel

Antique Burmese Carved Lintel
Located in New York, NY
A nicely carved and mounted Burmese door lintel, c. 1900. BH414a
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Burmese Carved Lintel
Antique Burmese Carved Lintel
H 14 in W 33 in D 4 in
Indian Wood Table with Incorporated Antique Carved Lintel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
stretcher are incorporated antique architectural elements with hand-carved traditional design. The table
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Carved & Polychrome Painted Putto Lintel Headboard
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 17th century Italian Baroque lintel carved in triangular shape with acanthus scrolls, centered
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century American Federal Period Carved Fan Shaped Lintels
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful pair of fan shaped late 18th century American Federal period lintels or over doors with
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Set of Lintel and Two Jambs, Polychromed Wood, Baroque, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lot formed by strips and frame (lintel and two jambs) in carved wood and polychrome. Decoration of
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

6+ Ft. Tall Antique Carved Architectural Lintel Beam from Central Asia on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century carved wood support beam from central Asia, custom mounted on iron stand
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20th Century Central Asian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Carved Wall Sculpture Titled "Zebra Wood-Africa" by H.C. Westermannthe, 1973
By Westermann
Located in Skokie, IL
H.C. Westermann rare wall carved lintel wall sculpture titled "Zebra Wood-Africa" signed and dated
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Carved Architectural Element
Located in New York, NY
The Antique Thai carved architectural element, likely a window lintel. Dealer: S138XX
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pair of circa 1820 Carved Walnut Spill Vases from England
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of carved walnut spill vases, were often placed on the top of lintels to store unused spills. In
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Antique 1820s English Vases

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Impressive Set of Carved Indian Doors with Thick Surround
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental carved Indian entrance door is made from Chechum wood and features an impressive
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20th Century Indian Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Wooden Mantel with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this striking French wood mantel dates to the 1900s
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20th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Scraped Trumeau Mirror with Grapes and Doric Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
adorned with a portico style structure. The lintel is adorned with a frieze of carved grapes while the
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Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

"Alhambra Facade Model Plaque", Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco Plaque
Located in Madrid, ES
Collector, Madrid A Model of a Facade of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved, openwork and decorated in
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1920s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Ceramic

"Alhambra Facade Model", Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco Plaque by R. Rus
By Rafael Rus Acosta
Located in Madrid, ES
A Model of a Facade of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved, openwork and decorated in polychromy
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1920s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Ceramic

"Alhambra Facade Model", Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco Plaque by R. Rus
By Rafael Rus Acosta
Located in Madrid, ES
Model of a Facade of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved, openwork and decorated in polychromy with an
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1920s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Ceramic

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
New Yorker as "large, astounding, sumptuous, with sunbursts of cherry wood and quilted ivory satin at
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Pair of Brass Campaign Four Poster Beds M4P37
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent pair of all brass four poster beds with delicate posts, ornate brass casting in the head panels below serpentine rails, decorative brass knee-caps and arched canopies. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous later 19th century bathtub from the South of France. Wonderfully constructed from heavy gauge copper and raised on its wooden platform. Terrific not only as a bathtub, but...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bathroom Fixtures

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Copper

French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
French 19th Century Copper Bathtub
H 28.88 in W 63.25 in D 25.88 in
Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and ...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

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Marble

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Mahogany

Country French Provincial Style Fruitwood Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial style farmhouse dining table crafted from beautifully grained fruitwood. The plank top has breadboard ends and measures nearly 7 feet long. The apr...
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style dark grey iron paneled fireplace screen with X frame panels centered with gold rosettes and raised on paw feet. Dimensions 38" W x 9" D x 30" H.
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Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved and painted king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand carved framed low footboard and panele...
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Provincial Painted King Size Bed
H 70 in W 81.75 in D 86.75 in
Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Japanese box in red lacquered wood; 19th century The lid is decorated with a landscape with a bird, trees and a setting sun. The inside of the box is covered with a lacque...
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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
Japan Red Lacquered Box 19th century
H 2.17 in W 3.35 in D 5.71 in
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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bedroom Sets

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19th Century Hand-Carved Teak Wood Doors
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous Rajasthan, India doors, with hand-carved chrysanthemums and chimeras on the lintel. Door
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Doors and Gates

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Teak

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Marble and Carved Gilded Wood Center Low Table
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful Louis XVI style low center table. The wood is colored, carved and gilded, the top of
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Tray Tables

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19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese giltwood carving, a decorative architectural lintel fragment for over a doorway or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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19th Century Chinese Giltwood Doorway Carving
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese giltwood carving, a decorative architectural lintel fragment for over a doorway or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Massive Antique "Eight Immortal Gods" Hand Carved Lintel Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare hand carved wood "Immortal Gods" lintel sculpture dating to the mid-late Qing dynasty. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Impressive Carved Indian Entrance Door
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental carved Indian entrance door is made from Chechum wood and features an impressive
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Early 20th Century Indian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Impressive Carved Indian Entrance Door
Impressive Carved Indian Entrance Door
H 101 in W 66.5 in D 10.5 in
Louis XIV Hand-Carved Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIV wood mantel features exquisite carvings on both the lintel and corbel design legs
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Antique Late 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

Louis XIV Hand-Carved Mantel
Louis XIV Hand-Carved Mantel
H 51 in W 63.5 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Shekawati Entrance
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental entrance is hand-carved from Sheesham Wood. It features a post-and-lintel frame
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Antique 19th Century Indian Doors and Gates

Hand Carved Shekawati Entrance
Hand Carved Shekawati Entrance
H 86.5 in W 57 in D 10 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Wood Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
panels. On the carved lintel we can see small circular shapes in several areas. These are very old
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Walnut

Monumental Carved Indian Entrance Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
both share a tradition of intricately carved architectural wood work. This doorway was once embedded in
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Vintage 1920s Indian Architectural Elements

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Teak

Monumental Carved Indian Entrance Doors
Monumental Carved Indian Entrance Doors
H 101.97 in W 62.6 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Carved Giltwood Doors/Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved wood pineapples on main gate posts and into door lintels.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Pair of Carved Giltwood Doors/Panels
Pair of Carved Giltwood Doors/Panels
H 82 in W 19 in D 1.5 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Carved Architectural Post of a Dragon
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquered wood and gold paint, early 1800s. It is from the Qing Dynasty era and has been mounted on a metal
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Floor Mirror with Carved Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
corbels from which emerge beautifully detailed carved human heads. A light finish to the wood gives this
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...

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Antique Wood Carvings at Japanese Shrines and Temples / Headboard / Wall Hanging
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
decorate the lintel above the sliding door. Also, this is a carved holy beast. The name of this holy
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Antique French Walnut Wood Fireplace Mantel, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, hand carved, antique French walnut wood mantel is in the Louis XV style and dates to
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Walnut

Antique French Bleached Oak Buffet Deux Corps or Bibliotheque de Chasse, C. 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-carved in France, circa 1870. Traces of the original finish are still visible, but the wood was
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Antique 1870s French Buffets

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Japanese Buddhist Shinto Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
from Meiji period (1868 - 1912 A.D.). Gilt bi-folded doors and a exquisitely carved dragon-motif lintel
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Buddhist Shinto Shrine
Japanese Buddhist Shinto Shrine
H 49.5 in W 32 in D 22.5 in
Georgian Carved Pine and Lime Wood Fireplace Mantel, England, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beautiful late George II, early George III carved pine and lime wood fireplace mantel having Rococo
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

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Pine, Wood

18th Century Carved Walnut Fireplace Mantel from Burgundy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Head from India, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
character. It is carved from a very dense wood, and is solid and structurally sound. Dimensions: 6 inches
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Vintage 1930s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Antique Immortal Gods Wall Sculpture, 109 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
early and rare hand carved wood "Immortal Gods" lintel sculpture dating to the mid to late Qing dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bird Carving, Architectural Detail from a Tharu House, Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, probably part of a lintel or a window support, mid-20th century. The Tharu live in the hills and lowlands
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Traditional Antique Wooden Carving / Wall Decoration / Headboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
decorate the lintel above the sliding door. This is also a sculpture in the shape of a cloud. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Japanese Massive "Dragon & Clouds" Sculpture Hand Carving Dates 100-200 Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
in length Japan an early and rare hand carved wood "dragon" lintel sculpture dating some 100-200
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century French Patinated Trumeau Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
. Carved friezes on the lintel take inspiration from Greek and Roman motifs, creating an impression of
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

"Alhambra Facade Model", Large Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco Plaque
Located in Madrid, ES
Collector, Madrid Large Model of a Facade of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved, openwork and decorated
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1920s More Art

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Ceramic, Gesso

"Alhambra Facade Model" Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco by Enrique Linares
By Enrique Linares
Located in Madrid, ES
windows and lintels adorned with the Nasrid divide. The bottom in imitation of a woden door. An ebony wood
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Early 20th Century More Art

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Ceramic, Gesso

"Alhambra Facade Model" Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco by Enrique Linares
By Enrique Linares
Located in Madrid, ES
.) PROVENANCE Private Collector, Madrid Large Model of a Facade of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved
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1920s Other Art Style More Art

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Ceramic, Gesso

"Alhambra Facade Model", Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco Plaque by R. Rus
By Rafael Rus Acosta
Located in Madrid, ES
of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved, openwork and decorated in polychromy with an arcade
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1920s Sculptures

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Ceramic, Gesso

"Alhambra Facade Model", Early 20th Century Polychromed Stucco Plaque by R. Rus
By Rafael Rus Acosta
Located in Madrid, ES
of the Alhambra in carved stucco, carved, openwork and decorated in polychromy with an arcade
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1920s Sculptures

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Ceramic, Gesso

Wooden Lintel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Decorative hand carved wooden lintel featuring horse heads. Has metal hooks for hanging. Two
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20th Century Indian Architectural Elements

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Wood

Wooden Lintel
Wooden Lintel
H 12 in W 59.5 in D 9 in
Victorian Wood "Stick and Ball' Lintel (Overdoor)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian "stick and ball" pattern wood carved lintel or overdoor. Beautiful carved design out of
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

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Wood

Mandalay "Royal Crest" Lintel
Located in Sarasota, FL
Mandalay "Royal Crest", hand-carved wood, gold gilt and red lacquer, with mirrored medallions, and
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Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Art

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Gold

Mandalay "Royal Crest" Lintel
Mandalay "Royal Crest" Lintel
H 33 in W 42 in D 5 in
18th Century Louis XV Fireplace Hand-Carved in Oak, France
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
carved with rectangular molded panels filled with grooves. The crossbow lintel is magnificent : in the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

Wood Column on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Indian beam or lintel carved with geometric designs mounted on a metal stand
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

Wood Column on Stand
Wood Column on Stand
H 81 in W 10 in
French Louis the 15th Style Oakwood Fireplace, 20th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
A French Louis the 15th style oakwood fireplace dated 20th century. The undulating lintel is
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

Tall Sculptural Item
Located in Hudson, NY
Tall sculptural item, intricately carved from one piece of wood, must have been a door lintel or
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures

Tall Sculptural Item
Tall Sculptural Item
H 89 in W 15 in D 12 in
Tall Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Large sculptural item mounted on iron base, was once probably door lintel or beam, carved in a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Architectural Elements

Tall Wooden Sculpture
Tall Wooden Sculpture
H 95 in W 18 in D 7 in
Renaissance Style Fireplace - 19th Century - Netherlands, Amsterdam
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Exceptional richly carved sandstone and wood Renaissance style fireplace. Stone legs with oakwood
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

Large Indo-Portuguese Baroque Style Teak Double Door with Frame
Located in Denver, CO
single slab lintel above the door which is hand chiseled from one piece of thick wood. These doors are
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GOTHIC Fireplace Fine, Large and Stately, Oak
Located in Gembloux, BE
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GOTHIC Fireplace  Fine, Large and Stately,  Oak
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Carved Wood Lintel For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved wood lintel you’re looking for. A carved wood lintel — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood lintel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A carved wood lintel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, louis xv and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made carved wood lintel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rafael Rus Acosta are consistently popular.

How Much is a Carved Wood Lintel?

Prices for a carved wood lintel start at $720 and top out at $11,600 with the average selling for $3,302.
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    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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