Texas - Architectural Elements

Original hand-painted and carved Italian wooden architectural wall panel or decorative door accent featuring an armorial cartouche with crowned lion and floral motifs. Colors of burn...

Alvar Aalto originally designed this door handle for the National Pensions Institute in Helsinki (1948-57) and, because it was such a successful form, reused in on many of his subseq...

This stunning antique Victorian stick and ball panel is an architectural salvage from a bank where it was used as a teller's partition screen and gate. It is constructed of solid wood (likely mahogany) and made sometime in the late 19th century or early 20th. It could be repurposed in a number of ways making it a versatile historic architectural piece. Please note that the panel alone is not stable and is somewhat delicate, as it was originally attached to a ceiling at the top and bank counter...

This is a bronze statue Auguste Rodin Eternal Springtime reproduction. It is based on the couple, Paolo and Francesca, the passionate lovers from the fifth canto of Dante's Inferno. ...

A hand-hewn English tethering stone of granite with an iron loop handle from the 19th century, used as a farm weight or block to secure animals or as a counterweight. Originally fu...

Late 18th century large architectural fragment from Portugal, retaining its original painted finish. The curved form is especially decorative, with original carved gold gilt flourish...

An exceptional pair of English 15th century Gargoyles - Gargouilles - Elements from a Monument, carved from stone. Outstanding patina. Now resti...

A most charming large original antique American Victorian era architectural decorative building element. 19th century, United States, salvaged from a home in Western New York, an ar...

A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...

More information coming soon… Originally, a balcony railing from an Italian villa, this wrought iron could be repurposed as a console base. The railing dates to the 1800s and has d...

EXQUISTE Antique French PAIR of Oak WINE Buffet Doors~~Early 19th Century Fabulous pair of painted wine doors can be hung on the wall of any bar or game roo...

A very handsome early 17th century Door from Venice, Italy. Doors such as this were used to cover cupboards that were recessed into the wall. Beautifully constructed from walnut. Fab...

Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...

A sensational later 19th century girouette - weathervane of a Galleon found in the South of France. The galleon is expertly crafted from beautifully patina...

A very beautiful later 19th century oak panel carved with the motif of a Sunburst, Clouds and the Dove Of Peace.

19th Century Italian carved marble Architectural Frieze Sculpture of Caesar, Of rectangular form the finely carved Carrera Marble 50" x 20" slab w...

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...

Asian Inspired style wood birdcage. This bird cage features a wood frame fashioned in a pagoda style It can hang from the ceiling or sit on a stand..

Single finial made of bluestone. Originates from Belgium. Circa, 17th century. Sold as a single individual finial. Can also be sold as a complete s...

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...

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. Block print on the plaster can be seen at the base. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...

A wonderful door in painted wood from Venice, Italy. Not only wonderful as a door, but perfect to build into cabinetry or use as a headboard. Fabulous patina.

Primitive unlacquered brass cast brass door pulls attached to long, slim backplates. These have a patinated finish that has developed beautifully and naturally over the past 60-70 ye...

This is a free standing "Contemporary" model C-20 Sculpta room divider. Born in 1919 and raised in New York City, Richard "Dick" Harvey studied art at Brooklyn Tech High school an...

Patinated 19th century column with layers of paint. Base is 14 inches by 14 inches.

Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. ...

Corinthian Capital, French, of finely hand carved wood finished with 24 carats gold leafing. The architectural element which can serve as a side table features a hand carved décor o...

This gorgeous sculpture capital originally from Spain makes for lovely art on a pedestal, table or buffet. One could use it as a low table to place a drink on next to a chair as well...

Architectural modern gates from a government installation. Set consist of 14 panels. Meticulously constructed from solid bar brushed aluminum stock with in...

A rare and important late 19th / early 20th century American classical arched iron architectural fanlight header salvaged from a United States Embassy. Monumental size, lunete form, exceptionally executed stylized sunburt-like pediment sculpture with central "US" set within a circle, two-tone rustic heavily patinated and verdigris green patina finish. The large antique architectural salvaged decorative building element makes for fascinating sculptural object, wall decor, garden ornament gate trellis...

Vintage carved wood in the classical style with fluted columns topped with modified acanthus leaves carvings. Made in italy.

Elevate your door's elegance with our 18th-century French Bronze Cherub Door Knocker. Crafted in France, this bronze door knocker boasts intricately carved...

A beautiful mid-19th century, architectural wood wall panel retaining the original worn pale olive green paint. Each of the three panels is decorated with raised beveled trim details...

Decorative pair of 18th century carved wood topiaries with painted metal flowers. Gorgeous carvings on these. A great accessory!! Circa 1760. 26h x 14w

This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the same throughout the entire area that was paneled. For instance, on this panel, there are mainly acanthus leaf motifs used in various areas. A medieval lion...

Stunning late 18th-early 19th century Italian painted and parcel carved giltwood architectural over door, architectural element or fragment. A ...

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in northern France during the 1900s, this large pine altar niche has a nook large enough to fit a 6 3/4 foot tall work of art. The wood ha...

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...

An antique Baroque period European Medieval style six piece collection of rare and most unusual hand carved giltwood architectural elements with beautiful rich patina. circa 1700s ...

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...

Recently salvaged from an important French building in the Lyon area, this pair of balcony corbels are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbel was hand-carved in pierre de villebois stone, which is a very hard limestone used...

This wood accent piece originally served as a section of gear work from a water mill in China. The deep worn patina of the rich hard wood is warm and inviting. May be used as a conta...

A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.

Italian Rococo terracotta frieze in superb condition from the mid-18th century.

An outstanding and grand 17th century Baroque oil painting on an oval wooden panel of the Madonna and Child. Beautifully executed and stunning patina.

An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...

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 ...

Italian Neoclassical style painted and giltwood architectural pilaster columns. Lovely pair of 19th century Italian Louis XVI style hand carved, paint...

Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia ALIS-0008.

A terrific set of three washed, bleached wooden doors with painted metal louvered shutters. Wonderfully constructed with great patina. Not only fabul...

More information coming soon… This fascinating set of wrought iron scrolled elements once graced the edifice of a French chateau in the early 1800s. The large volutes have numerous...

An exceptional architectural high relief hand carved stone band of running scroll decoration frieze panel, with beautiful scrollwork, representing wind or water, and mythological creature, perhaps a dragon or grotesque griffin. The characters in the center may be Asian hieroglyphs (Japanese kanji). The top side has a dovetail joinery cutout from where it would have attached and fit into place before cementing it in place. 19th century or earlier. This antique architectural salvage building element is a beautiful and artful display of history, and a quick way to add texture, character, rustic charm and interest. Will make a wonderful decorative object within your home or office. Provenance: Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto. A Japanese real estate billionaire and avid art collector who owned numerous multi-million dollar properties in Hawaii and was building one of the most expensive homes in Hawaii prior to his tax evasion arrest, followed by prison sentence in Japan. He had bought multiple properties to convert into museums in order to display his personal decorative arts collection, but due to his legal and financial problems, his items were all auctioned...

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 ...

Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...

Weathered Renaissance carved oak panel, originally from a piece of furniture.

This gold gilt Portuguese architectural element has some hints of a pink patina as well. We have it hanging in our showroom but could also be propped up in a standing position. Most likely from a church...

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...

An exceptional 18th Century Ecclesiastical Barrier - Divider from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from stunning walnut. Beautiful sculpted carving. Excellent graining and pat...

This large cartouche panel was carved from wood and hand-painted with a central coat of arms in Italy during the 1700’s. Inspired by a 16th century Fr...

18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt corbel or architectural element. Stunning 18th century corbel or architectural element with original gilding a...