Items Similar to Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element

Late 18th Century Original Gilt & Painted Architectural Arch Fragment, Portugal

Huge amazing richly carved wooden portal frame, Italy

19th Century Arched Architectural Model Or Decorative Niche

18th Century 'circa 1720' George II Pine Doorway

Stone Portal, Frame for Entrance Door, Carved from the 17th Century, Italy

Pair of Italian 18th Century Baroque Style Marble Portals/Surrounds

Video Loading

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 18

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element

About the Item

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt Pedestal bases. Mounted on top Very tall large hand carved columns with the Capitals with an elaborate Freeze and an Archway with a period Angelo. Attaching a picture of a similar piece that was incorporated and mounted in one of the Grand Estates, hope it gives you an idea of the magnitude of this incredible Architectural Element. Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. You see at this caliber of historical Grand Architectural elements around in Vienna, This Archway is sculpted in Highly decorative design approach from the 17th and early 18th centuries Found in many famous palaces , townhouses , and churches throughout the city you’ll find Baroque paintings by such grand names as Caravaggio but Most encounters with the Baroque in the form of architecture and interior design , which broadly covers a period from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century. Essentially, Viennese Baroque takes your everyday architectural elements and sprinkles fairy dust on them. You will find no boring plain ceilings with their simple arches. Instead, you have frescoes and three-dimensional carvings resulting in breathtaking Creation. This imposing and rare Archway is the representation of architectural equivalent of “shock and awe” tactics. The importance in Vienna stems from the simple fact that numerous historical buildings in the city, particularly palaces and churches, can be considered Baroque such as Schönbrunn Palace , the late Baroque/Rococo summer residence of the Habsburgs and a World Heritage site. As well as Palais Kinsky that was built around 1716 under the auspices of Johann Lukas Hildebrandt (Belvedere’s architect) where you will see stunningly decorated entrance portals Archways etc. To be mounted in your living room, Library , interior entryway , dining room , study , your office .. this imposing piece will elevate your interior décor to new heights. As expected over the centuries , rubbing fading splits cracks losses etc .. as seen in the pictures Height 124 inches Width 105 inches and Depth 20 inches

Dimensions:
Height: 124 in (314.96 cm)Width: 105 in (266.7 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Painted
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
Late 17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
17th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. it's in an outstanding shape considering 4 centuries left their marks on this Regal Archway. you are welcome to see it in person at La Maison Francaise Antiques by appointment only. thank you. Happy to send additional detailed pictures.
Seller Location:
West Hollywood, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4400237663182