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Epi De Faitage

French Epis de Faitage, Stone Architectural Finial
French Epis de Faitage, Stone Architectural Finial

French Epis de Faitage, Stone Architectural Finial

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French stone architectural finial. This epis de faitage (or finial) stands approximately 19.25" in height, and features a primarily pyramidal-shaped body, with linear rings or geom...

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20th Century French Architectural Elements

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Antique French Saintonge Glazed Terracotta Bird Roof Finial Sculpture
Antique French Saintonge Glazed Terracotta Bird Roof Finial Sculpture

Antique French Saintonge Glazed Terracotta Bird Roof Finial Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This unusual sculptural glazed earthenware object is best cataloged as an antique French épi de faîtage, or roof-ridge finial, likely 19th century, and probably from the Saintonge / ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

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19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Finials or Garden Ornaments
19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Finials or Garden Ornaments

19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Finials or Garden Ornaments

Located in Winter Park, FL

These clay ornaments, known as épis de faîtage, were originally meant to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.

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Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Garden Ornaments

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Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial
Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial

Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial

Located in Hanover, MA

Jones Kenneth Lynch Berger & sons Ask us for a shipping quote as we can pack this using wardrobe boxes for FedEx/UPS/DHL which will be less costly than white glove truck in-home del...

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Architectural Elements

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19th Century French Zinc Epi de Faitage with Flower Detail
19th Century French Zinc Epi de Faitage with Flower Detail

19th Century French Zinc Epi de Faitage with Flower Detail

Located in Tulsa, OK

This French Epi de Faitage is made of zinc. It is from the 19th century.

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Materials

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A Zinc Epi De Faitage Rooster
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A Zinc Epi De Faitage Rooster

Located in Washington, DC

A Zinc Epi de Faitage Rooster Standing on a Ball

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Materials

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Pair of Carved Wood Epi de Faitage Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Epi de Faitage Lamps

Located in Washington, DC

A Pair of Painted Carved Wood Epi De Faitage Lamps. To top of Neck of Lamp: 21.88" H Base: 8"

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

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Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial
Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial

Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial

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H 20.48 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in

Bronze Horse Epi de Faitage or Roof Finial

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Epi de faitage or finial by repute from one of the grandest equestrian houses stable blocks in Deauville, France.

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Early 20th Century French Weathervanes

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"Epi de Faitage" Zinc Final
"Epi de Faitage" Zinc Final

"Epi de Faitage" Zinc Final

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H 40.75 in Dm 10.5 in

"Epi de Faitage" Zinc Final

Located in Napa, CA

Late 19th or early 20th century zinc finial. Originally the highpoint of a French architectural detail, now intended as a focal point for the garden.

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"Epi de Faitage" roof final in the shape of a pigeon
"Epi de Faitage" roof final in the shape of a pigeon

"Epi de Faitage" roof final in the shape of a pigeon

Located in Washington, DC

Very rare white terra cotta pigeon. Bottom has been filled for
stability.

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

1936 Enamelled Statue Signed by J. Filmont Caen
1936 Enamelled Statue Signed by J. Filmont Caen

1936 Enamelled Statue Signed by J. Filmont Caen

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H 51.19 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in

1936 Enamelled Statue Signed by J. Filmont Caen

By J. Filmont Caen

Located in Paris, FR

This type of decoration is called in France "épis de faîtage", meaning the decoration put on the highest point of the roof of a house.

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Vintage 1930s Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Tole Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Tole Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Tole Lamps

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of large 19th century tole "Epis de Faitage" converted into lamps, (French term for this type of decorative finials, originally positioned on a roof's highest point).

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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone
Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone

Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone

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H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in

Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Most likely a finial or Epi de Faitage of a gateway or Entrance. Limestone, France, 17th Century.

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Antique 17th Century French Statues

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Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments
Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments

Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments

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H 30.25 in W 14 in D 11 in

Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments

Located in Round Top, TX

A fabulous pair of French 19th century Epi De Faitage, roof ornaments. Handsomely crafted from lead.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

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Epi de Faitage
Epi de Faitage

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H 52 in Dm 13.5 in

Epi de Faitage

Located in Atlanta, GA

Glazed terracotta 4 piece roof top ornament with dark green ground and floral and leaf ornamentation.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Tall 17th Century French Mossy Elaborately Hand-Carved Limestone Finial
Tall 17th Century French Mossy Elaborately Hand-Carved Limestone Finial

Tall 17th Century French Mossy Elaborately Hand-Carved Limestone Finial

Located in Woodbury, CT

This ancient tall finial once served as the capstone for an important building and is known as an "Epí de Faîtage". Its carving is sensational and it has developed an exceptional pat...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Garden Ornaments

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19th Century, French Zinc Roof Finial 'Epi de Faitage' with Flag Motif
19th Century, French Zinc Roof Finial 'Epi de Faitage' with Flag Motif

19th Century, French Zinc Roof Finial 'Epi de Faitage' with Flag Motif

Located in Tulsa, OK

Epi from France. Flag motif. Zinc construction, late 19th century roof decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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