Architectural Decoration Collection

Exterior view of Speke Hall, the 16th century wood framed wattle and daub Tudor manor house in Speke, Liverpool. January 1994

Relief Of Lucknow
March 1858: The building in Lucknow where a British force was besieged for twelve weeks during the Indian Mutiny, before being relieved by Field Marshal Colin Campbell

A Vaulted Staircase. Architectural Piece. Creator: Johan Gottlob Brusell
A Vaulted Staircase. Architectural Piece, unknown date

House Bartolotti at the Herengracht 170-172, 1862. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
House Bartolotti at the Herengracht 170-172, 1862. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

Buildings on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, 1866. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
Buildings on the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, 1866. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

Detached villa with tower near trees, 1862-1867. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
Detached villa with tower near trees, 1862-1867. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

City Hall And De Waag in Hoorn, 1862-1867. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
City Hall And De Waag in Hoorn, 1862-1867. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

Seventeenth-century facade, 1863. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
Seventeenth-century facade, 1863. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

Interior with cupola, a coffered ceiling in Berlin and decorations for a cornice, 1862-1867. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
Interior with cupola, a coffered ceiling in Berlin and decorations for a cornice, 1862-1867. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

A Temple Staircase. Piece of Architecture. Creator: Johan Gottlob Brusell
A Temple Staircase. Piece of Architecture, unknown date

View of the three galleries of the Palace of Art and Science in Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the three galleries of the Palace of Art and Science in Rome, 1700-1799

View of the Stadtpalais Liechtenstein in Vienna, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Stadtpalais Liechtenstein in Vienna, 1700-1799

View of the town hall in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the town hall in Amsterdam, 1700-1799

View of the choir of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the choir of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, 1700-1799

View of the interior of a structure, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the interior of a structure, 1700-1799

Plan and Three Views of a Circular Church, c. 1750. Creator: Pierre Varin
Plan and Three Views of a Circular Church, c. 1750

Three Views and a Plan of a Triangular Parish Church, c. 1750. Creator: Pierre Varin
Three Views and a Plan of a Triangular Parish Church, c. 1750

Plan for a Decorated Ceiling, c. 1750. Creator: Pierre Varin
Plan for a Decorated Ceiling, c. 1750

A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787. Creator: Felice Giani
A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787

Corner of a Drawing Room. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Corner of a Drawing Room

Longwood, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Longwood, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

The Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy on Himmelpfortgasse in Vienna, 1882. Creator: Rudolf von Alt
The Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savoy on Himmelpfortgasse in Vienna, 1882

Michael Church in Steyr, 1917. Creator: Richard Harlfinger
Michael Church in Steyr, 1917

Erotic Sculpture
circa 1955: A decorative carving of figures making love, part of the architecture of the Black Pagoda or Surya Deula in Konarak on the Bay of Bengal, India

Sita's marriage procession in a chariot, Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, 1260 (granite carving)
DND111511 Sita's marriage procession in a chariot, Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, 1260 (granite carving) by Indian School, (13th century); Somnathpur, Karnataka, India; Dinodia

Ruins of the Temple of Athena Lindia facade Acropolis of Lindos on The Island of Rhodes

The Great Hall looking towards the screens passage, Chastleton House, Oxfordshire, 1902
CLF294504 The Great Hall looking towards the screens passage, Chastleton House, Oxfordshire, 1902, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lion roof tile, c. 1650 (glazed earthenware)
GLS224031 Lion roof tile, c.1650 (glazed earthenware) by Chinese School (17th century); 22.2x41.9x14 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Il Vignola Illustrato Proposto da Giambattista Spampani, e Carlo Antonini, 1770

Smoke Room
The interior of the Smoke Room at Londons Hyde Park Hotel, 22nd April 1925. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Old Winchester
November 1968: Wooden clad Tudor houses through a gateway in the Cathedral precint of Winchester, Hampshire. (Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Odd One Out
circa 1930: A line of ceramic pots at the entrance to the Indo-Chinese Pavilion at the Exhibition International, Paris. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

New Gallery Cinema
1929: The New Gallery Cinema, complete with doorman, on Regent Street, London, showing Movietone Follies of 1929. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sanatorium
July 1851: A sanatorium in Victoria Park, designed by Joseph Paxton FLS for the City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest. Illistrated London News - pub

Art Deco Stairway
Two women standing on the stairs in the hall of Dorville House, the premises of Rose and Blairman, in Cavendish Square, decorated in an art deco scheme. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Open-Air Church
25th July 1960: Three nuns in an empty auditorium surrounding an open-air altar on the Munich Theresienwiese where the 1960 Eucharistic World Congress will start

Detail of a panel from the Yellow Room, Hotel des Stuart d Aubigny (wood)
XIR182932 Detail of a panel from the Yellow Room, Hotel des Stuart d Aubigny (wood) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Panelling detail with a trophy shield, lyre, sceptre and caduceus for the
XIR181982 Panelling detail with a trophy shield, lyre, sceptre and caduceus for the Salon de Compagnie of the Hotel d Uzes in Paris, made by Jean Baptiste Boiston and Joseph Metivier

Jacksons Architectural Decorations (photo)
587177 Jacksons Architectural Decorations (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacksons Architectural Decorations, fibrous plaster decoration, woodwork)

Detail of panelling depicting the emblem of Louis XIV (1638-1715) from the Salon de Venus
XIR162152 Detail of panelling depicting the emblem of Louis XIV (1638-1715) from the Salon de Venus, 1668 (gilded wood) (see also 192316) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); ChAteau de Versailles

Detail of panelling depicting the crown and monogram of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and the sun
XIR192316 Detail of panelling depicting the crown and monogram of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and the sun, from the Salon de Venus, 1668 (gilded wood) (see also 162152) by Le Brun

Belmont House, Uxbridge, London, The bathing pool entrance in the garden. Circa 1931

One of the gilded unicorns seen here being hoisted up on to the roof of Bristol City Hall 25th October 1950

Lighton Engineers wives visit Speke Hall, the 16th century wood framed wattle and daub Tudor manor house in Speke, Liverpool. 16th September 1953

Three friends out for a walk at Speke Hall, the 16th century wood framed wattle and daub Tudor manor house in Speke, Liverpool. 9th April 1968

Salisbury Market and Poultry cross, Wiltshire, 5th December 1952

Exterior view of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter Street, Manchester. Circa 1900

Close up of the portico on the facade of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter Street, Manchester. 6th July 1994

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Architectural Decoration: From Historic Manors to Iconic Landmarks" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulent beauty of architectural decoration. In this captivating journey, we begin at Chastleton House in Oxfordshire, where The Great Hall beckons us with its grandeur. As we gaze towards the screens passage, a sense of history envelops us, transporting us to 1902. Next, our eyes are drawn to a mesmerizing lion roof tile from around 1650. Crafted from glazed earthenware, it stands as a testament to the intricate craftsmanship that adorned buildings centuries ago. Its presence evokes curiosity about the stories it could tell if only it could speak. Moving on to Westminster Abbey in London, we find ourselves captivated by its majestic interiors captured through timeless black and white photographs. These snapshots offer glimpses into the soul-stirring beauty that lies within these hallowed walls. Amongst these images is an unexpected surprise - an erotic sculpture discreetly nestled amidst the sacred surroundings. This provocative addition challenges traditional notions of architectural decorum and invites contemplation on how art can both shock and inspire. Venturing further afield, we encounter ruins steeped in ancient history atop The Island of Rhodes. The facade of the Temple of Athena Lindia on Acropolis Lindos transports us back to another era when Greek architecture reigned supreme. As our exploration continues, we delve into "Il Vignola Illustrato Proposto, " an exquisite work presented by Giambattista Spampani and Carlo Antonini in 1770. This masterpiece showcases creations by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, Franciszek Smuglewicz, and Carlo Antonini themselves – architects whose vision shaped their respective eras. Our journey takes an intriguing turn as we step into a smoke room shrouded in mystery; its purpose veiled in smoke and whispers.