Large Antique Carved Cedar Pillar Column Pakistan / India – Late 19th Century Architecture
Large Antique Carved Cedar Pillar Column with Scroll Capital – Pakistan/India – Late 19th Century Architecture
A substantial wooden support column, serving as a true pillar from a traditional home, surmounted by its wide volute (scroll) capital beam. This type of architectural element was originally used to support the floor or gallery of a house or temple, designed to represent a stylized tree rising from the base to the upper branches.
Richly carved on all sides with scrollwork (rinceaux), foliage, and stylized floral motifs. The relief features beautiful depth.
The wide-spanning capital is adorned with a carved frieze on the front and sides, while the back remains smooth, having originally been abutted against the house structure.
The upper section is supported by a series of scrolling volutes, giving the piece a highly sculptural silhouette.
The wood, likely cedar (Deodar), displays a beautiful antique honey-to-golden patina, highlighted by visible tool marks.
Very good overall condition for an architectural element of this size and era.
Ancient, open structural cracks run through the column and capital; these should be considered inherent to the material and the age of the piece.
This column is equally suitable for architectural repurposing (supporting a mezzanine, framing a passageway, interior facade) or for purely decorative presentation, fixed against a wall as a large wooden sculpture.
Origin: Likely Pakistani craftsmanship, Swat Valley / Kohistan region, late 19th – early 20th century.
Provenance: Comes from a famous "Palace" hotel in the French Alps.
Dimensions:
• Capital Width: 220 cm
• Total Height: 257 cm
• Column Height (alone): 227 cm
• Base Footprint: 24 × 24 cm
• Depth: 22 cm
Safe and secure shipping:
• France: €280
• International: please contact us
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A substantial wooden support column, serving as a true pillar from a traditional home, surmounted by its wide volute (scroll) capital beam. This type of architectural element was originally used to support the floor or gallery of a house or temple, designed to represent a stylized tree rising from the base to the upper branches.
Richly carved on all sides with scrollwork (rinceaux), foliage, and stylized floral motifs. The relief features beautiful depth.
The wide-spanning capital is adorned with a carved frieze on the front and sides, while the back remains smooth, having originally been abutted against the house structure.
The upper section is supported by a series of scrolling volutes, giving the piece a highly sculptural silhouette.
The wood, likely cedar (Deodar), displays a beautiful antique honey-to-golden patina, highlighted by visible tool marks.
Very good overall condition for an architectural element of this size and era.
Ancient, open structural cracks run through the column and capital; these should be considered inherent to the material and the age of the piece.
This column is equally suitable for architectural repurposing (supporting a mezzanine, framing a passageway, interior facade) or for purely decorative presentation, fixed against a wall as a large wooden sculpture.
Origin: Likely Pakistani craftsmanship, Swat Valley / Kohistan region, late 19th – early 20th century.
Provenance: Comes from a famous "Palace" hotel in the French Alps.
Dimensions:
• Capital Width: 220 cm
• Total Height: 257 cm
• Column Height (alone): 227 cm
• Base Footprint: 24 × 24 cm
• Depth: 22 cm
Safe and secure shipping:
• France: €280
• International: please contact us
• Does this item pique your interest or curiosity? Feel free to contact us, we would be delighted to discuss it with you. We are available from Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at +33 652 43 97 82
We are fluent in English and have been shipping a wide variety of items internationally for many years. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Excellent customer service, we accept returns up to 14 days, 100% positive customer reviews.
Visit our store to check all our amazing products
750 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 220 cm
Height: 257 cm
Reference (ID): 1677170
Availability: In stock
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