Oak Architectural Elements

Outstanding pair of 18th century Italian Baroque carved and paint decorated columns. finely carved and hand poly-chromed spiral motif. Measures: H.85" x D.12".   

Pair of columns of carved pine wood that present the twisted shaft in a helical way (Solomonic) and decorated with interlocks of birds, scrolls, leaves, fruits and birds intermingled and are topped by two Corinthian capitals (with the two levels of leaves under the scrolls more similar to those of oak than to acanthus). Although it was an element used in architecture before, the Solomon column is a more known and habitual piece in the Baroque, especially since its use by Bernini in the canopy of St. Peter's Vatican (completed in 1633). He soon arrived in Spain, being used in Andalusia for the first time circa 1639 and in Madrid in 1636, spreading throughout the peninsula and colonial territories since then. Normally, they were decorated with branches and grape clusters in slight relief. Although the presence of birds in this type of elements is not the most common, they can be seen in pieces such as the Solomonic column...

16th-17th Century Spanish Set of Four Tuscan-Style Stone Columns The measurements of the columns from left to right are: -260x51x51cm -242x46x46cm -268x50x50cm -268x50x50cm

Each on a white wood base ( different heights). Fine carving, polychrome, Italy 18th century. The capitals seems to have been carved later.

This pair of English 19th century barley twist columns are a wonderful architectural antique to add an extra level of authenticity to your interior...

This pair of columns has brass classical urn finials. They have a graduated diameter from top to bottom. The barley twist stem has a continuous carved vine that spirals from top to b...

In the 2nd century CE, a set of columns were carved in Greek marble for an ancient temple. In the 4th century, Constantine brought the columns to Rome t...

Pair of double cloister capitals on two columns. Toulouse, Saint Augustin cloister ? , 14th century. Saint Béat marble Measures: 195 x 53 x 32 cm Double marble Saint...

Outstanding XIXth century onyx pedestal with revolving top with ormolu collar below, substantial column with variety of colours terminating in most beautiful base with egg and dart d...

Two fluted columns, hand carved in red marble, circa 1850. Measures: 28.5 inches high. Ideal as pedestals, console legs, or as a decorative architectural element. Priced and sold s...

Pair of Marble Columns is an impressive original decorative object probably realized in the 19th century (bases are much older). Original very fine green marble and white marble (...

19th century Pair of Painted Wood Full-Length Columns with Capitals and bases.