Early 20th-Century Iron Greek Key Architectural Fragment on Custom Mount

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An early-20th-century iron architectural fragment composed of a continuous Greek key motif, now presented vertically on a restrained custom steel … Read more An early-20th-century iron architectural fragment composed of a continuous Greek key motif, now presented vertically on a restrained custom steel mount. Its geometric profile bridges Neoclassical ornament and the cleaner lines associated with the emerging Art Deco period.

The iron retains an untouched, richly oxidized surface in layered shades of brown and rust, giving the fragment considerably more depth than a restored or refinished example. Display it on a library console, within a collection of Grand Tour objects, or on a contemporary pedestal where its graphic silhouette can be appreciated as sculpture.

Fragment dimensions: 1.75ʺ W × 0.63ʺ D × 13.25ʺ H
Mount base: 4ʺ W × 3ʺ D
Overall height: 17.63ʺ
Materials: Antique iron with a custom blackened-steel mount
Style/Era: Neoclassical, Regency and Art Deco influence; early 20th century
Condition: Very good antique condition with untouched oxidation, surface variation and wear consistent with age
Notable feature: Original architectural salvage elevated into a freestanding decorative sculpture See less