Pair of 18th Century Carved Marble Capitals from Italy

This marble crown finial was hand-carved in Italy in the 1800’s. The marble is cream colored with fascinating gray striped veining. Years of patina build ...

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...

With its elaborate Rocaille style, this period Louis XV overdoor was hand-carved in France during the 1700s. Rocaille pieces featured dramatic movements that drew inspiration from na...

This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding. Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...

This is a rare and complete antique tiled mural plaque from Portugal, dating to the mid-1700s. It is an astounding 13 feet long and most recently ca...

Hand-carved by an Italian stone mason, this quaint limestone horsehead has excellent proportions. The contour of the cheek, the thick mane, and the slightly open mouth give the head a sense of realism. Carved with amazing precision, the horse can stand upright (face up) without the aid of a stand. Of course, it can also be hung on a wall in the proper orientation. Decorative horse heads of this size were often seen hanging on the exterior wall of a horse barn.

The pair of antique stone capitals come with separate semi-circular bases. These are to be attache to a wall like pilasters. Can be used for planter bases, small side table or as gar...

A rare and impressive pair of stone finials in the shape of Fleur-de-Lyes originating in France during the 18th century. The Fleur-de-Lis, transl...

Pair of sandstone capitals from the 18th / 19th century. The pieces have a very beautiful patina.

Expertly carved with urns emitting flames from their tops and draped in fabric swags, excellent as lamp bases

A wonderful set of three 18th century English carved limestone staddle stones with the most wonderful aged surfaces, natural lichens, and wear that only 300 years of use can bestow. ...

A wonderful set of three 18th century English carved limestone staddle stones with the most wonderful aged surfaces, natural lichens, and wear that only 300 years of use can bestow. ...