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French Carved Oak Door Pediment
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French Carved Oak Door Pediment

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Large 19th C French carved oak door pediment. 1880.

Reference: 7443

Dimensions

85.5 inches (217 cms) Wide

3 inches (8 cms) Deep

21 inches (53 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
217cm (85.43")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Carved Oak Pediment to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA902525
Dealers Internal Reference
7443
Description
Large 19th C French carved oak door pediment. 1880.

Reference: 7443

Dimensions

85.5 inches (217 cms) Wide

3 inches (8 cms) Deep

21 inches (53 cms) High

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
217cm (85.43")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Carved Oak Pediment to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA902525
Dealers Internal Ref
7443
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides.
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Archive I A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides.

French Carved Oak Door Pediment

Archive II A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides. View II
Archive III A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides. View VII
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides.
French Carved Oak Door Pediment
Ref: SA902525
A hand-carved oak architectural door pediment featuring a central helmet crest with scroll volutes and sloping moulded sides.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKnight helmet crest, Scroll volutes, Moulded frame, Heraldic shield
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 217 cm (85 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This large French Renaissance Revival architectural salvage door pediment dates from 1880. Formed in solid oak with a warm brown timber finish, the piece is designed for display above a sideboard in a traditionally styled interior. The hand-carved woodwork presents a central knight helmet crest surmounted by a small finial, flanked by prominent scroll volutes and an applied heraldic shield motif. Sloping architectural mouldings frame the long horizontal body, which incorporates integrated hanging loops along the upper edge. Subtle grain variations and natural texturing appear across the weathered surface, showing the historic character of the aged timber. Measuring 53 cm high, 217 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the pediment mounts flush to an interior wall as a decorative architectural focal point.

FAQs

A door pediment, or overdoor lintel, is a decorative architectural element situated above an entrance, interior doorway, or large cabinet. In historic French architecture, pediments were carved from hardwoods to emphasise grand doorways and feature armorial or heraldic motifs symbolizing family provenance.

Traditional French pediments were typically hand-carved from solid native hardwoods such as oak or walnut. Craftsmen used chisels and gouges to create relief details, heraldic crests, and moulded borders from single planks or joined timber sections.

Authentic period pediments exhibit hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, and aged patination consistent with historic exposure. The back of the carving often shows original saw marks, hand-planed surfaces, or vintage mounting hardware.

Architectural pediments can be wall-mounted above doorways, mantels, or headboards as decorative focal points. They are frequently used by interior designers to add relief, historic character, and structural interest to contemporary blank walls.

To preserve antique carved oak, dust regularly with a soft brush along the grain and carved recesses. Periodically apply a clear natural beeswax polish to feed the timber and protect the original finish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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