Stock No. 32998

Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand

This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxfordshire, it is decoratively hand carved, perhaps once forming part of an interior or exterior of a prominent Norman building. A rare find, this beautifully preserved stone capital is a piece of English…

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£3,375.00

Dimensions

Depth: 32cm12.6in

Width: 35.5cm13.98in

Height: 46.5cm18.31in

Weight: 37kg81.57lbs

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Minor chips, scuffs and weathering.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Material

Limestone, Stone

Origin

England

Period

11th-12th Century

Style

Medieval, Roman

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This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxfordshire, it is decoratively hand carved, perhaps once forming part of an interior or exterior of a prominent Norman building. A rare find, this beautifully preserved stone capital is a piece of English architectural history, mounted on a bespoke steel stand for use as a display piece for a live-in museum or interior.

Additional Dimensions

Capital itself: H31 x W35.5 x D28 cm

Diameter of base: 30 x 30 cm

Additional information

Weight 37 kg
Dimensions 32 × 35.5 × 46.5 cm
Material

,

Origin

England

Period

11th-12th Century

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