Architectural Models

Roman Bronze Works

Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Bronze, Marble

Temple of the Sibyll in Tivoli, circa 1860 bronze Grand Tour model The city of Tivoli, near Rome, was one of the prime sites for Grand Tourists. Though famed for Hadrian's Villa ...

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Alabaster

Group of three 19th century. Alabaster Grand Tour models, Rome. Start a Grand Tour model collection of the top three Roman architectural souvenirs - the Colosseum, the Temple of ...

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Bronze, Slate

Gilded Bronze Model of the Vendome Column, Paris - thermometer, circa 1850 Paris’ Vendome Column, raised in 1810 to celebrate Napoleon’s victory at Austerlitz five years earlier, ...

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drawings

Paper

This is an original architectural study in pencil practicing the shading of different shapes. Found in an architects drafting table in France. This is one of a series of three studie...

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drawings

Paper

This is an original architectural study in pencil practicing the shading of different shapes. Found in an architects drafting table in France. This is one of a series of three studie...

20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Marble

Marble obelisks, neoclassical pair An architectural pair of decorative, Mid-Century Modern, neoclassical deep red marble obelisks upon marble plinth bases. Originally erected in pa...

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drawings

Paper

This is an original architectural study in pencil practicing the shading of different shapes. Found in an architects drafting table in France. This is one of a series of three studie...

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Giltwood, Wood, Paint

19th century column or pedestal, giltwood and faux-marble painting decorated with oversized acanthus leaves, circa 1880. Great for tabletop, ideal for object display.

Liam Gillick

2010s Architectural Models

Plexiglass

Liam Gillick Recessed Discussion Stream, 2015 Plexiglass and MDF 20 in. x 8 in. x 5 in. Edition: 30

Vintage 1930s Spanish Architectural Models

Marble, Stucco, Wood

1930s pair of Granada's Alhambra Palace framed stucco mock-ups Interior dimensions: 21 x 13cm.

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Architectural Models

Stucco

19th century Granada's Alhambra Palace framed stucco mock-up, with columns and decorative details in marble. Interior dimensions: 30 x 18.

Antique 1870s Italian Neoclassical Architectural Models

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

A 19th century Grand Tour neoclassical bronze architectural model of the Temple of Vesta, Rome, circa 1875, on a square grey marble base. The primary value in going on the Grand Tou...

Antique 1810s French Neoclassical Revival Architectural Models

Bronze, Marble

Architectural model and Gothic Bell, Paris. Fire-gilded bronze on a marble base, 6-1/2” H., circa 1815. This lovely French bell is both a model of a Gothic architectural element,...

Antique Late 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Oak, Pine

Pair of reclaimed 16 spoke freight locomotive foundry wheel patterns made from oak and pine. Cleaned and waxed to enhance the original patina.

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Architectural Models

Bronze, Marble

A small Grand Tour bronze architectural model of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, mounted on anvil black marble base. Created as a souvenir in the late 19th century for travelers to Par...

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Architectural Models

Bronze, Belgian Black Marble

A generously sized and well detailed Grand Tour bronze architectural model of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, mounted on anvil black marble base. Created as a high end souvenir in the ...

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Models

Bronze, Belgian Black Marble

A large 19th century Grand Tour gilt bronze model of the Napoleon Column in the Place Vendome, Paris, with a figural sculpture of Napoleon on top, on a black marble base with bronze ...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Wood

Incredible set of six antique handmade wood Industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. ...

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Architectural Models

Copper, Zinc

Royal Exchange Assurance, London, 1930s architectural souvenir inkwell. From Piraneseum's Attic, this 5 1/2" tall, copper-plated, cast zinc replica of London's Royal Exchange Assu...

Staybright Novelty Co.

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Models

Lead, Silver Plate

This, the largest and best-detailed of the 1930's replicas of New York's RCA Building (now called the Comcast Building), is of silver-plated cast lead. Produced by Staybright Novelty...

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Alabaster

Tower of Pisa. Volterran alabaster, early 20th century. Measures: 23” H. Many Italian monuments are famed, in part, for their perfection. The Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum Temples...

Roman Bronze Works

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Stone

Temple of Hercules Victor (Temple of Vesta), Rome, circa 1870 Grand Tour Souvenir. This 5" tall, cast bronze, with a stone base, replica of the ancient Roman landmark, was among t...

Tiffany & Co.

Antique 1880s American Egyptian Revival Obelisks

Bronze

In 1879, under the sponsorship of business mogul William Vanderbilt, naval engineer Henry Gorringe set sail for Alexandria, Egypt, to secure the ancient Obelisk of Thutmose III (soon...

Antique 1840s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Marble

Column of Marcus Aurelius - 22.5" Solar Obelisk - 21.5" Rome, c. 1850 Nero antico marble This handsome matched pair of Grand Tour models represent two of the most intact antique mon...

Leblanc Frères

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Architectural Models

Bronze, Marble

Arc de Triomphe, Paris LeBlanc Freres, Paris, circa 1850 Measures: 9" height, velvet lined box Dark-patinated bronze on Rouge Royale marble base The remarkable achievements of ...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Wood

Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A single long narrow slatted form. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an iron sewage grates or othe...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Incredible set of three antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items...

Mid-20th Century French Architectural Models

Collection of 5 artist geometric forms, 4 of which are sectional. Measurement for largest pyramid form, France, circa 1950.

20th Century French Architectural Models

Mahogany

Architectural tall mahogany sculpture featuring a sort of stylized tuning fork. Square mahogany base and elongated wooden ornament. Because of the geometric lines and golden cut prop...

20th Century Indian Architectural Models

Brass, Alabaster

Indian hand-carved and hand-painted architectural scale model of the Taj Mahal, on black composite pedestal. The model is finely detailed and has delicate brass finials on top of the...

Antique Late 19th Century North American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Wood

Incredible set of six antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. ...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Wood

Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A single rectangular form with multiple smaller rectangles. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an i...

Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

Beginning in the first part of the 19th century, Roman stone carvers produced well-detailed models of these recently excavated and restored temple ruins in the Forum. Later in the ce...

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Architectural Models

Metal

RCA building, Souvenir Architectural model, New York, circa 1960 From Piraneseum's Attic, this 6" tall, copper-plated pot metal model of New York City's iconic, Raymond Hood-desi...

Marvelite

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Models

Lead

Travel and transportation building, 1933 century of progress exposition, Chicago, architectural souvenir. From Piraneseum's Attic, this 3-1/2" tall, 5" diameter, painted cast zinc...

Unknown

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

We are delighted to offer for sale this solid bronze 19th-century wall plaque of St Jerome reading Jerome (/d??'ro?m/; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: ??s?ß??? S?f??...

Unknown

20th Century French Rococo Abstract Sculptures

Giltwood

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage wall plaques depicting cherubs and nude maidens A very good looking and well-made matching pair, the timber is hand-...

Black Forest

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Wood

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved Victorian 1880 Black Forest whip hook of a Maison Terrier dog A very good looking and well made highly collectable rare ...

Thierry Mugler

Vintage 1980s French Modern Architectural Models

Iconic Thierry Mugler. This amazing, architectural suit from the 1980s is made of Bright blue/purple fine worsted wool. Zip front jacket with artist seams Mr. Mugler was known for an...

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Models

Marble

French Louis the 16th marble and gilded bronze fireplace dated late 19th century. Marble named Vert d'Estours. Opening at the cast iron fireback : 24 x 27 in.

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Wood

Incredible arched antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are five patterns in this gr...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Wood

Incredible slatted antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are ten patterns in this gr...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Architectural Models

Stone

Japan, this rare museum quality one-of-a-kind big belly stone bear (actually a Folk Art hero raccoon dog, Tanuki) awaits placement in your favorite garden or indoor space! He's a n...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Wood

Incredible set of seven antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

Wood

Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A perfect square. Use either side. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an iron piece of some type. I...

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames

Sterling Silver, Glass

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Sanders & Mackenzie sterling silver hallmarked Art deco style small picture frame 1931 A nice little decorative picture frame, it...

Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Architectural Models

Marble

Dating from the late 19th century, a rare Carrara marble fireplace surmounted by a white statuary carved marble putto encircling a drapes. A carved frieze of roses adorns the lintel....

Vintage 1930s American Dry Bars

Brass, Marble, Mahogany

Marble Mansion liquor cabinet. America, circa 1930. Marble cabinet for storing liquor in style, in the form of an American Mansion. Brass handles, mahogany interior. Measure...

Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Maurer-Becker

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Plastic

Interesting heavily loved and patinated seventies pop-art survivor, relic. A wall mounting yellow plastic Catch-All riddled with pen ink and finger marks. Very old plastic WALL ART i...

American Cabinet Company

Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Models

This is a rare piece of Americana. It's an architectural house form dental cabinet with classical columns disguising multiple drawers. It was designed for childrens' dentist offices ...

Unknown

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sports Equipment and ...

Iron, Wood

Exercise equipment: This antique rowing machine from the Venderbilt estate in upstate Maine is newly restored and is working condition. Small seat rolls backwards and forwards on tw...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Bentwood

Incredible set of six antique handmade industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These...

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Wood

Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A single long narrow form with multiple small squares. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an iron s...

Vintage 1930s American Louis XIV Architectural Models

Paint, Plaster, Wood

This plaster or resin model dates to the late 1930s when a program that was part of the government's Work's Progress Administration's or WPA program employed hundreds of thousands of...

Charles Auguste Lebourg

Antique 1870s Garden Ornaments

Composition, Wood

Sir Richard Wallace was a Francophile philanthropist that donated fifty drinking fountains to the city of Paris. The drinking fountains were designed by Charles Auguste Lebourg after...

Black Forrest

20th Century German Edwardian Decorative Bowls

Hardwood

We are delighted to offer for sale this hand-carved from Black Forest wood fruit serving try A good looking well made and decorative piece, the timber patina is simply stunning fr...

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Pedestals

Oak

An unusual pedestal of octagonal Neo-Gothic form, the molded base supporting eight shaped and carved columns decorated with typical Gothic designs, topped by eight spikes surrounding...

Vintage 1940s Books

Stunning inscribed and signed copy of Frank Lloyd Wright's Autobiography presented as five books in one volume. Additionally, this omnibus volume includes Frank Lloyd on Architecture...