Vanderbilt Hotel NYC Terra Cotta Bacchus Dionysus Bust

The Vanderbilt Hotel was a luxurious landmark in New York City. Built in 1913 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, it showcased opulent architecture and hoste...

Recovered from a NYC building, this architectural glazed terra cotta flower piece has been made into a round side table. The iron table base is finished with a quarter inch thick gla...

This 1931 stately hand carved bust carved in limestone is of Robert Fulton (Nov. 14, 1765 - Feb. 25, 1815) who was an engineer and inventor, especially k...

Silver plated Samovar salvaged retrieved from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Ave in NYC. Waldorf Astoria authenticity card included with your ...

The Hotel Pennsylvania, built in 1919, is a historic hotel located in New York City. It was designed by architects McKim, Mead & White and has hosted notable events, including the Beatles' 1964 stay. Despite facing various challenges, it remains a cherished landmark in Manhattan's hospitality scene. This was reclaimed from The Hotel Pennsylvania. This piece is a wood framed matted...

Early 20th century hand carved marble mantel made from gray and white veined marble. Each side features a fluted design and floral top corners. This mantel was brought over from Fran...

From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave. In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression. In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space. “New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...

A large and heavy terracotta bust of an Asian warrior. The head is a separate piece that fits into the neck. This bust has a distressed finish consisting of remnants of a white paint...

Delightful terra cotta cherub playing Horn. Made in France in the late 19th century.

Terra cotta facade ornament cherub. Nice quality. Cute and rare

Terra cotta facade ornament cherub. Nice quality. Cute and rare

Large Italian terra cotta Great Dane figure. A regal fellow.