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A fabulous pair of large polychrome painted terra cotta architectural salvaged ornamental panel fragments / decorative building elements from St. Louis, Missouri. The artistic, sculptural design makes for a fascinating decorative object that's interesting, conversational, and historical. Each panel measures: (approx) 33" High, 20" Wide, 8" Deep Provenance: Acquired from reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques, January 2022 Session 2 catalog. They have been specializing in American country...

Antique Skull and Crossbones cast architectural salvaged decorative building element, most likely frieze panel fragment. The sculptural Italian Renaissan...

An exceptional architectural high relief hand carved stone band of running scroll decoration frieze panel, with beautiful scrollwork, representing wind or water, and mythological creature, perhaps a dragon or grotesque griffin. The characters in the center may be Asian hieroglyphs (Japanese kanji). The top side has a dovetail joinery cutout from where it would have attached and fit into place before cementing it in place. 19th century or earlier. This antique architectural salvage building element is a beautiful and artful display of history, and a quick way to add texture, character, rustic charm and interest. Will make a wonderful decorative object within your home or office. Provenance: Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto. A Japanese real estate billionaire and avid art collector who owned numerous multi-million dollar properties in Hawaii and was building one of the most expensive homes in Hawaii prior to his tax evasion arrest, followed by prison sentence in Japan. He had bought multiple properties to convert into museums in order to display his personal decorative arts collection, but due to his legal and financial problems, his items were all auctioned...

A magnificent, rare, one of a kind, ancient Asian temple stone architectural panel, likely frieze fragment. Born in Asia, pre-18th century, most likely mu...

A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900 Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist temple or imperial palace, late 19th / early 20th century, each intricately hand carved with very fine detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of original polychrome paint remaining. The highly decorative architectural salvaged ornamental building elements presented on custom made hand carved wooden sculpture stands...

A monumental antique American architectural ceiling fresco art design decorative building element, framed in a later carved giltwood shadowbox style frame. ...

Perfect for displaying a statue, vase or objet d'art, this PAIR of Antique Arched Architectural Niches can transform a plain wall or a stairwell into...

Antique Iron Gate with Arched Top Dimensions: 58.5”H x 60”W x 3”D

This magnificent pair of huge wood doors originally served as a large gate in Southern Hungary, likely Szeged. Note the dramatic carved arched crown and Corinthian columns that accent the massive paneled and carved doors; with all these elements combined this pair absolutely commands attention. In 19th century Hungary, the original home owner of these doors had a farm out in the country and a house in the village. When they brought agricultural goods to town, this gate was wide enough for a hay wagon to enter while the door on the right (with handle) opened for individuals. Old vintage doors...

A spectacular, large-scale pair of sculptural antique wrought iron garden arch pieces dating from the mid 19th century. Handcrafted with repeating sc...

Arched pine architectural full length mirror. Center wood slides open to reveal an open slot. Measures: 1 3/8" deep x 36" wide x 69 3/4" high.  

Wrought iron decorative arched grill. With cool design.