Polychromed Architectural Elements

A stunning 18th century boiseries fragment from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully crafted from carved wood, polychromed and gilded. the motif is of a delightful Putto or Angel ...

A hardwood polychromed architectural finial from Belgium. Circa 1800, possibly earlier. Intricately hand-carved and decorated in typical neo-gothic fashion, the outside is finished...

A magnificent near pair of antique Italian architectural salvaged elements, now repurposed and fashioned as one-of-a-kind tables / stands / sculptures! 19th Century or earlier, Italy, most likely Venetian / Veneto region, hand carved polychrome painted sculptural corinthian column capital exterior building elements almost certainly depicting a Baroque interpretation of Medusa, having spiral scroll volutes, acanthus leaf carvings, figural ancient mask...

Hand carved wood architectural fragment . Polychromed in colors of gaiety .In style of ancient classical Roman garlands or festoons . FESTOON CARVED IN WOOD CARVING OF A GARLAND ...

18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.

An outstanding and exquisite 17th century French capital to a pilaster. Expertly carved from wood with a wonderful cherub stunningly finished in water g...

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair Offered for sale is a rare matched pair of Continental 18th cent...

A very beautiful larger scale 18th century fragment in stunning polychromed wood from the Barcelona region. Wonderful simply as an object, or stunning converted into a lamp.

A set of 4 Delft patterned polychrome wall tiles known as English chintz. Dating to circa 1850, each 5 inch tile showcases classically hand decorated floral patterns in a vibrant bl...

Very rare and early Spanish Porto Santos “Door of the Saints” Altarpiece with 12 carved columns and original gilt and polychrome paint. This is typical piece to be seen in the Cathol...

19th century Spanish wooden pedestal base painted in faux marble.

A wonderful pair of Javanese heavily carved, double sided polychrome wooden panels with a kirin and phoenix, probably from Cirebon, Indonesia - a city which is a mosaic of Sundanese,...

Stunning 17th-18th century Italian Baroque painted and parcel-gilt carved architectural elements, fragments or panels. These beautiful antique Italian carved pieces will make a state...

Monumental 19th Century European Industrial Clock Face with Roman Numerals, 48" An extraordinary and boldly graphic 19th century European clock face, originally mounted on a public ...

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...

A magnificent pair of Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) antique Chinese architectural elements with beautifully aged patina. circa 1900 Most impressive large scale, likely sculptural corbels from a Buddhist temple or imperial palace, late 19th / early 20th century, each intricately hand carved with very fine detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body, mouth ajar, clutching floral ball, having elaborate openwork carvings, with scattered remnants of original polychrome paint remaining. The highly decorative architectural salvaged ornamental building elements presented on custom made hand carved wooden sculpture stands...

A scarce pair of Qing Dynasty temple architectural ornaments, the decorative antique building element fragments each elaborately hand carved, polychrome painted and lacquered, richly detailed featuring two figural pairs accented...

A fine French country limestone antique fireplace surround with original remaining patina. This Regency period, first half of the 18th century, is unusually high and has nice jambs. ...

Set of three 20th century Spanish carved gilt and polychrome wood columns A spectacular set of 20th century Spanish Mannerist (Late Renaissance) carved gilt and polychrome wood colum...

This original fireplace surround has exceptional proportions. The Burgundy hardstone is partly covered by remains of the original polychrome. This mantel brings an elegance to any ty...

Pair of Southwest Asian carved wood and poly chromed columns with stylized Corinthian capitals, reeded pillars, and terminating on circular squared decorative floral plinths, Early 1...

More information coming soon… A beautifully carved Spanish ceiling medallion, dating to the 1700s. The thick foliate center is surrounded by a spoked array of margents on scrolled ...

A polychrome terracotta angel built in fifteen pieces, in the Luca Della Robbia tradition, salvaged from the Southern Hotel in downtown Baltimore, wh...

A fine pair of heavy cast polychrome architectural tiles featuring a single putto on each with a grape motif and green border, one dated 1921 on verso, and one illegibly stamped on v...

Paire de tuiles faîtières chinoises polychrome en faillance vernie. Ces deux éléments architecturaux représentant un poisson cabré couvraient et protégeaient le faîte du toit. Les co...

8 old fairground art panels circa 1930 probably panels of an old carousel. These panels are slightly curved from origin and the base is in pine. Ther...

Africa, 2 decorative elements in polychrome wood around 1950.

Upper part of an altar niche, from the Spanish Baroque period, in the shape of a shell, which in turn would have been part of a Baroque altarpiece, characterized by profuse and exube...