French Terra Cotta Decorative, Architectural Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, architectural roof tower ornament in terra cotta composed of three parts which fit together. This and similar pieces sat elegantly on the towered slate roofs of large Fre...
Terracotta
Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
From their factory in Broxbourne, the company produced a wide range of very high quality, classically inspired terracotta and artificial stone garden ornaments, including vases, urns...
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 63.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Tall French Fleurs-de-Lys Terracotta Finial on English Terracotta Plinth
Located in Woodbury, CT
We’ve never seen any finial this tall, let alone such a stunning French one with 2 fleurs-de-lys and a detailed pineapple-form top. The beaded decoration near the bottom, combined wi...
Terracotta
Cast Iron Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron facade ornament used to houses scaffolding. Excellent original patina.
Metal
Stone Lion Building Ornament
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These stone lion heads originally adorned the cornice of the Boatmen’s Bank Building in St. Louis, Missouri. The building was completed in 1914 by the architecture partnership of Eam...
Terracotta
Sullivanesque Terra Cotta Glazed Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Sullivanesque terra cotta glazed facade ornament. Classic design.
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 57.09 in D 47.25 in
Large Wall-Fountain with Stone Basin, Roof with Wooden Beams and Provence Tiles
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
It is made up of beautiful old wooden beams and Provençal terracotta tiles. Ornaments with volutes in wrought forge finishes this unique piece.
Limestone
Pair of French Terracotta Garden Finials
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French terracotta architectural finials with beautiful mossy patina. Perfect for use as ornamental elements in the garden. Each in two parts with the acorn shaped top fitti...
Terracotta
Pair of French Terracotta Pinecone Garden Finials
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large French terracotta architectural garden pinecone finials with beautiful weathered mossy patina. Perfect for use as ornamental elements in the garden or to flank an ent...
Terracotta
19th Century Mediterranean Terracotta Oil Jars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three hand-thrown fired terracotta clay oil jars. These jars were used for storing olive oil and curing olives.
Dimensions are listed in clockwise direction in the gallery ph...
Terra Cotta Fruit Basket
Located in Chireno, TX
Italian Made Terra Cotta Fruit Basket. Very High Quality Workmanship , Each Piece of Fruit Individually Made. Great Terra Cotta Color.
Terracotta
French Terra Cotta Garden Tiles
Located in Winter Park, FL
Set of 52 French terracotta garden tiles from the Southwest of France. Arched shape with fleur de lis motif in low relief. Used for border decoration as part of a landscape architect...
Terracotta
19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Ornament
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French terra cotta roof ornament called "a faitage", a traditional architectural roof spire from Normandy. In two parts, the bird fits into the conical base. Some chip...
Terracotta
French 18th Century Chalk/ Stucco Mascaron / Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered chalk/stucco ornament. France circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Terracotta
Sold
H 27 in W 14.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Terra Cotta Building Ornaments from England, circa 1820
Located in Dallas, TX
Truth and faith These stunning antique architectural building elements from England depict angels holding shields, bearing truth and faith. They would have been built in to the fa...
Terracotta
Pair of Red Terra Cotta Pineapple Garden Finials
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of red terra cotta pineapple garden finials. The patina on these is quite spectacular.
Terracotta
Sold
H 10.83 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Couple of 17th-18th Century Italian Terracotta Mascarons / Head Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of weathered terracotta fragments. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement: Largest one including the wooden pedestal.
Terracotta
19th Century James Pulham Terracotta Quatrefoil Fountain Basin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
However, they also manufactured a wide range of terracotta and pulhamite garden ornaments. In 1895 the firm was granted a Royal Warrant by the Prince of Wales and some of their w...
Terracotta
Building Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Ornament from the restoration of a building exterior in Normandy.
Terracotta
Large Pair of Edwardian Terracotta Gate Pier Finials
Located in Woodbury, CT
Good gate pier finials with age and in excellent condition have all but disappeared, so we were thrilled to have sourced these from the posh southern countryside of England. Made of...
Terracotta
Pair of 18thC Garden Finials
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Terracotta body with restorations and oxidation
Terracotta
Thai Terra Cotta Roof Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terra cotta roof finials in swirling pineapple design. Beautiful mossy growth and lovely coloration to the clay.
Prices will vary according to size. 4 shown, 3 available, diff...
Terracotta
Renaissance Style Terracotta above Entryway Ornament on Stand
Located in Fairfax, VA
A historic terracotta architectural decoration of the face of a man. This piece belonged to above an entryway of a mid-19th century building. It has been salvaged and placed on heavy...
Steel
Terra Cotta Roof Ornament
Located in San Francisco, CA
French terra cotta 'pine cone' roof ornament
Terracotta
American Terra Cotta Building Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
American terra cotta building ornament depicting a wise grinning man with flowing hair resting atop a scroll form, circa 1900.
Terracotta
Terra Cotta Movie Theater Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Terra cotta "comedy" head from the facade of a movie palace
Terracotta
Chimney Pot from Victorian England as Garden Sculpture
Located in Madison, WI
Chimney pot of Victorian England, from the rooftop of an English manor. Regal and statuesque, combining olive and chocolate salt glazes for a richly handsome visual affect. Place it ...
Terracotta
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
English Garden Stone Trough Planter with Cherub Relief
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular garden trough of planter with an ornamental Classical relief of cherubs on all four sides.
Stone, Cast Stone
$57,000
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Bronze
$164,554
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
$99,908
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$61,749
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Victorian Period English 19th Century Copper Finial with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period copper finial from the 19th century with verdigris patina. This English Victorian period copper finial from the 19th century captivates with its rich verd...
Copper
$243,040Sale Price|30% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$145,000
H 116 in W 613 in D 4 in
16th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room, Tudor Style
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (Tudor-16th Century) oak carved linen fold design paneled room with a mantle, overmantle carving and a Pair of spindle design open doors (approx 51 feet)
Oak
Pair of English Rose Garden Obelisks
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of hand forged wrought iron garden obelisk. Cylindrical in form with with the top having a curved outline with a ball finial. This pair was salvaged from the rose...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Terracotta Beaux Arts Architectural Facade Block Tile
By Louis Sullivan, Stanford White
Located in New Windsor, NY
American terra-cotta Beaux Arts architectural block tile. The academic architectural style taught at the Ecole des Beaux Arts incorporates French Neo-classicism with Renaissance and ...
Terracotta
$34,674
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
$111,662 / set
H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
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...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
French 17th Century Baptismal Font
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 17th century Baptismal Font from the South of France beautifully carved from marble. Minimalist lines give this piece a calming feel. Will serve wonderfully as a bir...
Marble
Fire Screen in Patinated Brass Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Fire Screen in Patinated Brass Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated fire screen in brass - late 19th century / early 20th century. A simple yet stylish design...
Brass
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