Rare Pair of Antique Iron Gutter Spouts from Bordeaux France

Originally part of an antique armoire, these oak doors were hand carved in France during the 1600s. The beautiful doors are rectilinear in theme, with ...

This rare fragment was salvaged from an entryway on a building in Fontvieille, near the city ancient Arles, France. There is a worn and carved center cartouche depicting a very small...

Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...

After Napoleon came to power in the early 19th century, France resumed the expansionist policy enjoyed by the First French Colonial Empire after the 16th century. The Napoleon-led ov...

French Empire style (19th Century) iron and bronze trimmed railing with scroll design and eagle center (by repute from Napoleon III library) (Related items: 031616, 042367).

The pair of antique Corinthian columns are painted with a marblized effect on each base and shaft and have black capitals, above which are ce...

Rare salvaged young Queen Victoria Coronation Railings circa 1877 depicting crown and braid profile. These were balcony facade railings from an ol...

Superb quality pair of mahogany corbels with crisply carved scrolls with leafy motifs and floral and fruit decoration below. All in original condition, retains original finish and pa...