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Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials

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Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials A striking and rare pair of monumental architectural finials, carved in solid tropical hardwood, likely peroba or jacarandá-de-bahia, dating from the early 1800s and originating from a grand rural estate in Brazil. These sculptural elements embody the robust grace of Luso-Brazilian colonial design, with voluminous organic contours tapering into elegant, temple-like pedestals over squared plinths. Their scale, patina, and deeply aged surface cracks attest to over two centuries of dignified exposure, possibly having crowned the gateposts or balustrades of a fazenda house from the coffee or sugarcane cycle. Each finial is hand-carved from a single block of wood, displaying subtle asymmetries that speak to the artisanal methods of the period. Their form is reminiscent of stylized flame or inverted bellflowers—motifs often found in baroque and rococo ecclesiastical carvings of the era, here secularized and adapted for vernacular architecture. The aged surface bears all the beauty of time: weathering, shrinkage cracks, and oxidation, creating a rich, honest texture impossible to replicate. Ideal as sculptural objects, pedestal displays, or to be recontextualized in contemporary design, they are both architectural relics and timeless decorative statements. Whether installed indoors or in a sheltered garden, these finials carry a sense of rootedness and grandeur. Pieces of this size, age, and provenance rarely appear on the market. Dimensions: 66 cm high x 24 cm x 24cm. Condition: Stable and structurally sound. Original patina. Minor losses and cracks consistent with age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.03 in (66.1 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio De Janeiro, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9400245271292

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