BAO ANTIQUES Architectural Elements

A set round push and pull door handles with strong vertical geometric relief are like door sculptures with original patinas, produced in the 1970's. The identical handles to be appli...

An antique hand-painted and carved wooden door panel with scrolling motifs and foliage. Handcrafted with exquisite attention to detail, this antique ...

A pair of antique carved wood overdoor panels from the 19th century, with traces of original paint. This pair of 19th-century antique carved wood overdoor panels features a captivati...

19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representi...

Set of two rectangular horizontal Brutalist bronze door handles with abstract relief and irregular textures, European 1970's. Their relief with original patina is expressive and will...

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...

Art Deco bronze floral motif architectural panel, each one of rectangular form with pierced floral still life.

A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a utilitarian function as a water deposit. As often in China prac...

A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originally commissioned for an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were notoriously difficult as they had to serve as both highly decorative temple ornaments and structural building elements used to support the weight of a wall. Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans. Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depicting various Chinese folk religion figures and imagery. Rising on bespoke handmade stands, consistenting of sturdy rectangular shaped thick plank plinth base embellished with foliate carvings, held upright by turned column single support. Rich in culture and history, interesting, unusual, highly decorative, whimsical and artistic, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, color, space, texture and lots of visual interest. Dimensions, largest (approx): Each: 32.5" H, 19" W, 7.25" D. Please note, the objects were sourced and transported both legally and ethically, retaining partial original red wax export seal to top. Display the three Sanxing, in their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One panel having two monumental smiling figures with hand painted eyes and tongue, the other fragment depicting four figures, seated and standing, likely Immortals, Gods, Shen deity, and other characters from ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity. Sanxing figures are an important part of Asian culture. Statues of these three Gods...

A sophisticated pair of solid bronze rotating knobs with a sculptural geometric design that seamlessly blends functionality and artistry from the 1970s. These pieces stand out with ...

Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance. Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...

Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once adorned the garden or courtyard of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a rare glimp...