Carved Venetian Marble Overdoor, circa 1800

With its elaborate Rocaille style, this period Louis XV overdoor was hand-carved in France during the 1700s. Rocaille pieces featured dramatic movements that drew inspiration from na...

The reign of Napoleon III, often referred to as “The Second Empire”, featured an amalgamation of styles from previous regimes, ranging from the light and airy Rococo of Louis XV to the more stoic Neoclassical trophies of Louis XVI. Our painted giltwood overdoor from circa 1850 is in the vein of a Regence or Louis XV adaptation of the Napoleon III period. The piece is adorned with flowing motifs inspired by nature, such as the curled leaves, scalloped shell, and deep carvings seen on the overdoor. A main principle of Napoleon III furnishings was to utilize every inch available, as noted by the gadrooned leaf and rinceaux that emanate from behind the center medallion, forming a sprawling border. The medallion features an amazing high relief carving of a floral bouquet surrounded by curled leaves with scrolled tendrils and raised, asymmetrical panels. At the top is a scalloped shell, which is mimicked by a pair of parted leaves set at an angle in each of the upper corners. All of the carvings are presented in giltwood, which pairs nicely with the cream colored background that is enveloped in a quarter round molding (also gilded). The entire grouping is presented as a raised carving, with a thin board behind it that has tas de sable (sandpit) pilasters topped with block finials flanking the overdoor. Unique to most other antique overdoors...

Originally an overdoor from a boiserie room at a French chateau, this large architectural was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period, circa 1790. The overdoor is roughly rectangular, with the exception of the stepped bottom molding, which would have been necessary to fit over the door frame. In the center of the overdoor is a classical urn adorned with imbricated disks and gadrooning and topped with a pinecone finial. The vessel is surrounded by an ovate border embellished with bead and reel, an oval floret, scrolls, and foliage. Two bundled leaf swags emanate from the top of the medallion, flowing in opposite directions, with crinkled ribbon loosely twirled around the greenery. An additional crinkled ribbon is wrapped around the garland just before the swag feeds through a hoop and turns downwards. Prominent molding with several thick layers surrounds the low-relief carvings, providing a nice border to the architectural panel. The wood has been painted a grayish-green color, sometimes referred to as “French gray”, which is a very neutral color that can be paired with many interior color palettes. Our Louis XVI painted overdoor...

This beautiful parcel painted plaster and wood panel from Provence, France was made in the Louis XVI style. It features a bas-relief rendering of a pair of foliate rinceaux emanatin...

Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this unique limestone architectural is reminiscent of an antique reliquary. Its intricate design features a central niche flanked by volutes, above...

This marble crown finial was hand-carved in Italy in the 1800’s. The marble is cream colored with fascinating gray striped veining. Years of patina build ...

A George II carved pinewood overdoor, in the manner of William Kent, the deep cornice with ovolo, egg and dart and dentil mouldings above a frieze centred by female mask flanked by s...

Carved oak overdoor / architectural element featuring floral garland motifs, France, circa 1780.

Rope turned pattern with water and matte gilding .Nicks , chips and minor losses and subsequent touchups. Red bole bleeding through gilding in places.

Late 19th century antique architectural house overdoor carved wood pediment. The pediment came from an old Victorian home in Buffalo NY. and has been st...

Late 19th century, architectural antique carved wood overdoor pediment. Salvaged from a late 19th century Victorian home in New Haven Ct. The pedimen...

Ancient and important fireplace in white statuary marble of Carrara, richly carved by hand with festoons and flora typical of the decorations of the time, with many sculptures both o...