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Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

BEAUX ARTS STYLE

Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.

Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.

Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.

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Style: Beaux Arts
19th Century Gilt Bronze Horse Sculpture
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Group of horses on a naturalistic basis Sculpture in gilded and chiseled bronze Period 1st part of the 19th century France Unsigned Very good condition
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Early 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Giltwood Frame, Also for Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5215 - Antique giltwood frame, very elegant : for painting, but also for mirror. It's not easy to find such beautiful and healthy frames, but I collected some many years ago. Now i...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Glazed stoneware pitcher by Michel Gardelle, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Michel Gardelle. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 7.1’ x 9’ x 7.9’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed stoneware vase by Barbara Delfosse, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Barbara Delfosse. Circa 1970-1980. H : 9.4’ x 5.9’ x 2.9’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.
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1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Sargadelos Porcelain Funny Witch Figure From Spain
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic porcelain rendition that is colorful and joyful. This piece is in great condition with no chips. The representation of "funny witch" is whimsical and unique. A gr...
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1990s Spanish Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Glazed stoneware pitcher by Pierre Digan, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware pitcher by Pierre Digan. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 11.8’ x 7.5’ x 6.3’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 17.3’ x 9.8’ x 7.4’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 18.9’ x 7.1’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 12.9’ x 8.3’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 21.6’ x 8.3’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black and gold glazed ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and gold glazed ceramic vase in the style of Jean Besnard. Circa 1950-1960. H : 10.6’ x 8.7’ inches.
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1950s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 8.7’ x 7.7’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of ocher, brown and white glazed stoneware vases by Accolay, circa 1960-70.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ocher, brown and white glazed stoneware vases by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 17.7’ x 6.3’ inches / H : 21.6’ x 8.3’ inches / H : 18.9’ x 7....
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed cemic pitcher by Jacky Coville. Signature de l’artiste sous la base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 8.3’ x 8.3’ x 7.1’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by CAB (Céramiques d’art de Bordeaux) for la Maitrise.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by CAB (Céramiques d’art de Bordeaux) for la Maitrise. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1930. H : 11.02’ x ...
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1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ocher glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ocher glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 17.7’ x 6.3’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.02’ x 5.9’ x 5.9’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage. Circa 1930. H : 9’ x 5.5’ inches.
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1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Louis Auguste Hiolin Bronze Titled “Au Loup” Loup
By Louis Auguste Hiolin
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A patinated figural bronze statue (“Chase the Wolf”), by French artist Louis Auguste Hiolin (1846-1912). The sculpture depicts a young shepherd an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture with original box. Made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. Gorgeous art glass piece, hand crafted with translucent/frosted pale blue base, extending upwards to an amber tinted head. Properly marked/etched signature on the base of “Daum, France”. Provenance: Acquired by us from a fine Mississippi Estate, along with other Daum, Lalique and Steuben pieces. It has it’s original Daum box...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

A Royal Vienna Porcelain Amphora Portrait Vase
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Royal Vienna porcelain vase with painted portrait of a beautiful woman on one side and beautiful gold gilt flowers on the reverse. Origin: Austrian Date: 19th century Dim...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Raoul Lachenal. Artist signature under the base « Lachenal ». Circa 1930. H : 15.3’ x 7.9’ x 7.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, ready to draw it. The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal. Unsigned. Circa 1930. H : 15.7’ x 7.9’ x 7.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 16.5’ x 30.7’ x 7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Oblong glazed stoneware vase with « oxblood red » by Roger Jacques
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oblong glazed stoneware vase with « oxblood red » by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base « R.Jacques ». Circa 1960-1970. H : 15.7’ x 5.11’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 12.9’ x 28.7’ x 8.3’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu, circa 1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu. Artist signature under the base « Pointu fils ». Circa 1950. H : 16.1’ x 5.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Three-handled glazed stoneware coloquint vase by Roger Guérin, circa 1930-1940.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three-handled glazed stoneware coloquint vase by Roger Guérin. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 14.2’ x 9.8’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue- grey glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1994
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue- grey glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1994. Unique piece. H : 13.4’ x 9.5’ x 4.1’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black glazed stoneware sculpture-vase by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed stoneware sculpture-vase by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 18’ x 13’ x 5’5 inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Important glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1990-2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. H : 26’ x 17’ x 8.5’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 19.5’ x 6.5’ x 8’ inches. Unique piece.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 29’5 x 10’5 x 9’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Matt and shiny black glazed stoneware vase by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Matt and shiny black glazed stoneware vase by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base « R. Jacques ». Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.8’ x 6.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze sculpture "Figure de roche V" by Paul de Pignol, 2009
Located in PARIS, FR
Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He lives and works in Paris, and continues the exploration of bodies, moving from the myth of matrix feminini...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 27’ x 17’ x 12’5 inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze sculpture "Petit Gisant II" by Paul de Pignol, 2014
Located in PARIS, FR
Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He lives and works in Paris, and continues the exploration of bodies, moving from the myth of matrix feminini...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze sculpture "Gaïa" by Paul de Pignol, 2009
Located in PARIS, FR
Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He lives and works in Paris, and continues the exploration of bodies, moving from the myth of matrix feminini...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Glazed black ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed black ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram et signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 4.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1930s French Plaster Wall Relief
Located in High Point, NC
A relief sculpture made of plaster, produced in France circa 1930. A dreamlike scene of waddling toddlers out in the woods, playing unsupervised: doing everything from sleeping in th...
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1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.3’ x 5.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Small Italian Signed Terracotta Bust
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941. It's a sm...
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Large yellow and brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large yellow and brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.9’ x 10.6’ x 20.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue/green and black glazed ceramic ball vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue/green and black glazed ceramic ball vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Vers 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 9.1’...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic sculpture with two faces by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 11...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl

Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram et signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.3’ x 7.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Art Nouveau planter, majolica, early 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Cache pot in majolica with floral motif. The cache pot is suitable for an inner pot with maximum dimensions: H 18 cm, diameter at the bottom 12 cm and diameter at the top 17 cm. H 7....
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green and white glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and white glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.7’ x 12.6’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.7’ x 7.4’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage Terracotta Dog Sculpture
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Terracotta dog sculpture Signed POL under the piece 25x27 cm
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1980s Belgian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Glazed ceramic footed bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic footed bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 11’ x 7.4’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Burgundy glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Burgundy glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired.Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 10’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 5.5’ x 5.5’ inch...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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