Half Indian Corner Column Capital

The antique Corinthian corner capital is made of veined marble painted white. One corner is cut away so that the capital can protrudes from the corn...

A marble column (pedestal) with a bronze Corinthian capital. Measures: Height 118 cm. Width 30 cm.

Vintage Italian stone capital for column 1940s.  

A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...

Wood, pigment First Half 20th century Measures: 105 x 26 in. / 267 x 66 cm Some losses and restoration.

This monumental Indian column once supported part of the entrance or courtyard cloister in a grand mansion. Originally part of a series, this individual column is all that remains. The piece comes in multiple stacked segments, distributing the weight of the original structure from its floral motif capital through its stone plinth. Only one is available. Origin: Rajasthan, India, 19th century. During the colonial period, Indian traders amassed huge fortunes and some of that wealth found its way into mansions and palaces. A hundred or more years later, many (if not most) of these structures are obsolete or the fortunes of their owners have dwindled. Many are in urban areas in which land is very valuable now and aggressively sought for multi-storey buildings. Old single-storey mansions are often disassembled piece-by piece and the parts sold on the international market. India is one of very few countries that have the labor supply to decommission old structures in this meticulous way. The column could be used in an architectural, load-bearing way or as a free-standing decoration...

A rare late 13th / early 14th century limestone column capital reclaimed from Beverley Minster, Yorkshire. Dating to circa 1300, this limestone capital originates from the medieval p...

A stunning Greek or Roman Neoclassical style cast stone Ionic column capital. This piece of architectural salvage would make a lovely objet d'art, ...

19th century French Neoclassical tole peinte decorative column with acanthus leaf capital. The unusual and very attractive lattice work column painted dark green with gilt bosses, topped by a Corinthian capital. The capital and base are brass...

These are a pair of antique coral granite half columns recovered from a prominent New York building. Nicely polished. Top and bottom diameter is 7 inches. Each column weighs about 6...