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
Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux.
Signed and dated under the base.
2010.
Perfect original conditions.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Covered Jar by Alain Gaudebert, Vers 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base " Gaudebert ".
Circa 1...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large Original French 19th Century spelter Statue Signed Hippolyte Moreau
Located in New York City, NY
French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927.
This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon.
The light beige pedestal...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble, Spelter
Horses Statue
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2677 - This horses statue is a league of bronze and perhaps antimony. May be it's more antique: end '800.
For those who love horses these have a moving...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Big Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze Decoration in the Style of Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with green glaze decoration in the style of Roger Capron.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1960.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Orientalist Bronze Tunisian Water Carrier Sculpture by Jean-Didier Debut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely cast French Orientalist sculpture after Jean-Didier Debut of a Tunisian Water Carrier cast by the Pinedo Bronzier foundry of Paris.
Entitled:...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian Carved Limestone Fruit Basket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Italian Carved Limestone fruit basket
Baskets like this one have traditionally found their place in Europe in Chateaux and Manor Houses, mos...
Category
19th Century Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Bottiglie in ceramica commemorative Lady Diana
Located in Felino, IT
Vintage commemorativo Wade Whisky Decanter Charles e Diana 29 luglio 1981 Rari Collezionisti - vuota. Commemorative porcellane decanter bell e book serie A28 vuota. set di 2 pezzi. i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or planter. Hand painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. Footed...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Vintage Limoges Purse Shaped Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges purse shaped box.
Made in Limoges, France circa 1900-20.
Marked on interior as “Limoge...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
Circa 1990-2000.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dancing Faun from Pompeii in Bronze, Naples, 19th
Located in Nice, FR
Dancing faun of Pompei, in Bronze, object of the grand tour. Large bronze sculpture after the dancing faun of Pompei. Brown patina of dark gray green; on rectangular marble plinth. P...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Cestino Da Frutta Maria Luigia D'austria, Fine '800
Located in Felino, IT
Cestino in ferro battuto, con base circolare, corpo bombato decorato con riccioli contrapposti, manico sagomato e decorato. Lavorazione artigianale, assemblato con chiodature. Proven...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Original French Bronze Sculpture of a Striding Wolf, by Antoine- Louis Barye
Located in New York City, NY
A fine original, French, early 20th century bronze statue of a walking wolf "Loup qui Marche" signed by Antoine-Louis Barye, Henry Bonnard foundry Co NY ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1990.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique White Marble Spring Statue Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Enchanting female figure with flowers that represents Spring, like the famous statue on the Italian promenade in San Remo. It's rare!
Already approved by Italian Superintendence fo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair Antique Boch Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Boch vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek arch...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bronze Sculpture Father And Son By Henri Honore Plé
By H. Ple
Located in Norwood, NJ
Henri Honore Plé (1853 - 1922). This beautiful original 19th century French sculpture depicts a moment between father and son. Fine quality patinated bronze, in the naturalistic styl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
By Eugène Lion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Eugene Lion with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " E. Lion".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Bruno H' Rdy to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy.
Signed at the base.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration Attributed to Sainte, Radegonde, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white, green, black glazes decoration, attributed to Sainte Radegonde.
Perfect original conditions.
Circa 1950-1960.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
English Pipe--holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique elegant pipe-holder: an unique piece for an unique gift!
It is made entirely- carved wood.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Exceptionnal Porcelain Sculpture by Mart Schrijvers, 2018
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptionnal porcelain sculpture by Mart Schrijvers.
Unique piece.
Artist monogram under the base.
2018.
This piece was exhibited at the Hotel de Crillon, Place de la Concorde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Eugene Lion with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Exceptionnel Ceramic Dish with Abstract Decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptionnel ceramic dish with abstract glazes decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne, circa 1970.
Perfect conditions.
Signed under the base " Linard".
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
G. Verdey " Life of the French Cavalry Summer 1914 " Watercolour 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large Watercolor depicts the daily life of French soldiers belonging to the cavalry. This scene can be dated thanks to the clothes worn by the men in this work. Indeed, the bright bl...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain and L' Atelier Dieulefit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain and l' Atelier Dieulefit.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Greyhound Dog Small Bronze
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The elegant style of this little statue makes it a feast for the eyes. Place it wherever You can admire it.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Painted and Gilded Parian Pitcher or Ewer
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very pretty painted and gilded parian jug or ewer, is decorated with hand painted ribbons, swags of jewelled and highlighted flowers and strings of jew...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under conditions.
Circa 1970-1980.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled " Bloc in Motion ", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture " Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife
A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on your desk ready for use, all in solid brass and go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Limoges Single Perfume Bottle Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges single perfume bottle box.
Made in Limoges, France circa 1920-30.
Marked on base as...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Big Ceramic Vases by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic vases with grey, beige, white glazes decoration by Robert Heraud.
One vase is more small.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1980.
Uniqu...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French enamel tea caddy.
Mounted with gilt silver mounts.
By Risler of Paris.
Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Big Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud.
Wood firing.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Shotputter, " Large Bronze Sculpture of Nude Male Athlete, Exquisitely Sculpted
By Louis Marie Jules Delapchier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The only example we have ever seen, this large (33 inch high) bronze sculpture of a superbly-conditioned athlete about to put the shot was made by Louis Marie Jules Delapchier in the...
Category
1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Eric Astoul, to La Borne, France, 1980- 1990
By Eric Astoul
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Eric Astoul, to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed at the base.
Unique piece,
circa 1980-1990.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Paolo Di Ferdinando Triscornia
Located in New York, NY
La Chasseresse Indienne, The Indian Huntress
by Paolo Di Ferdinando Triscornia (Italian, 1856-1936) , after Charles Cumberworth
white marble, signed Paolo Triscornia / F
H 34 in. (8...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture, Vase by Guerin, circa 1950
By Guerin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic-sculpture- vase by Guerin.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1950-1960.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Black Glaze Decoration by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with black glaze decoration by Accolay.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed "Accolay" under the base,
Circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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