Mid 19th Century Carved Marble Decorative Corbel Salvage Architectural Elements

19th century collection of 3 hand carved corbels. two are alabaster and the other marble all with similar organic following decorations and previously part of larger interior archite...

19th century pair of hand carved black marble corbels, both with organic following decorations and previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections...

late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels both with similar organic following decorations and previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The se...

Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...

19th century trio of hand carved marble corbels, all with similar organic following decorations and previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The section...

A very near pair of marble elements with a well carved restrained design, previously part of larger architectural feature like a grand fireplace. Each section has a good decorative ...

Set of two. Very old growth hardwood, architectural element wall decoration, clothing hooks, or prop.

A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands. Originally commissioned for an important religious temple in China, the impressive large scale wall bracket corbels were notoriously difficult as they had to serve as both highly decorative temple ornaments and structural building elements used to support the weight of a wall. Hand-crafted in the early 19th century, smilarly styled design, each exceptionally hand carved, sculpted, and painted by highly trained artisans. Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depicting various Chinese folk religion figures and imagery. Rising on bespoke handmade stands, consistenting of sturdy rectangular shaped thick plank plinth base embellished with foliate carvings, held upright by turned column single support. Rich in culture and history, interesting, unusual, highly decorative, whimsical and artistic, sure to add sophisticated elegance, rustic character, color, space, texture and lots of visual interest. Dimensions, largest (approx): Each: 32.5" H, 19" W, 7.25" D. Please note, the objects were sourced and transported both legally and ethically, retaining partial original red wax export seal to top. Display the three Sanxing, in their iconic representation as three, old, bearded, wise men, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, when the Gods of the three stars were represented in human form for the first time. One panel having two monumental smiling figures with hand painted eyes and tongue, the other fragment depicting four figures, seated and standing, likely Immortals, Gods, Shen deity, and other characters from ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. Both pieces with elaborate lotus and pine tree motif, a powerful symbol of wisdom and longevity. Sanxing figures are an important part of Asian culture. Statues of these three Gods...

This matched pair of antique hand-carved walnut wall brackets were salvaged from an early Victorian house in Montreal, Canada. The brackets are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada in approximately 1850 in the period Victorian style. The brackets are solid walnut in their composition and have ornate decorative carvings. These wall corbels...

A mid-19th century coloured marble Victorian architectural fireplace with plain moulded frieze and jambs. Measures: Shelf Width: 1880 mm ...

Wow! This is a pair or set of monumental Chinese corbels with heavily carved hanging food dogs and pups. The detail is incredible. The slightly smaller...

Pair mid-19th century French Renaissance carved architectural decorations are a marvel of the sculptor's art! The intricate naturalistic form features bold scrollwork, grapevines, burgeoning flowers and glorious acanthus leaves in multiple forms. Mount them on the wall for an interesting visual effect, or use in the upper corners of a cased opening for decorative corbels...