Pair of Indian Columns

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...

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This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...

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K0370 Excellent pair of 19th century rouge, marble columns with brass collars. All in home ready condition, circa 1880 Measures: H 40.5” x W 11” x D 11” H 103 cm x W 28 cm x D 28 cm.

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Pair of impressive carved rose stone columns from a cloister in Southern France. The columns are each in two pieces with a separate capital. The capitals are Romanesque in form with ...

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Pair of Bamboo Split Reed Ionic Columns. Amazing architectural accent pieces. Perfect for a shop or to make a poolside cabana look cool. The ideas are endless. Hollow inside but stur...

Pair of Italian Baroque style (19th Century) painted black swirl columns with gilt trim and floral and scroll design (PRICED AS Pair).