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Neoclassical Decorative Objects

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Antique 18th Century Albarello Jar Double Eagles Pharmacy Drug
Located in Mimizan, FR
18th century Albarello Jar Double Eagle design Albarello or Pharmacy Jar An albarello is a type of maiolica earthenware jar, originally a medicinal ja...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Pair of French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of French silvered and gilt bronze candelabra French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Crafted in the 19th century, this pair of French candelabra exudes ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Polaris 15 Day Peacock Clock
Located in New York, NY
Polaris 15 Day Peacock clock, the circular dial held by a florid peacock, the case decorated in tigers' eye ombre detailing. Dimensions: 15.5" H x 13.5" W x 5.5" D Dealer: S138XX
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Figure
Located in London, GB
A lovely bronze statue of a lady in Grecian dress being caught by a cupid holding an arrow. French, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and marble clock signed by Germain, Paris, 1825. The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Cache Pot with Pedestals
Located in Atlanta, GA
CACHE POT WITH PEDESTAL J. MASSIER, in French ceramic covered with dripping glazes in shades of blue, decorated with helical chevrons. On the base ma...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Style Metal Tissue Box Cover
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and the finishing touch to your countertop or nightstand with this antiqued gold toned top and grey ribbed metal body tissue box cover to pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Italian Neoclassical style marble urns, with bronze mounts including bronze heads of Satyr or Faun the sides of each urn, bronze bud finials, and a bronze acanthus de...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room. The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Stone Neoclassical Urns, 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elegant and timeless, this pair of early 20th-century Neoclassical French stone urns embodies exquisite craftsmanship. Carved with care, each urn sho...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century. Finely molded as a lively little hedgehog, this unique object would have been use...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique French Neoclassical Mahogany & Giltwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French neoclassical wall mirror offers mahogany frame with giltwood urn-form finial having flanking inverted bellflower garland and trim, c1840 Measures: 27.5" H x 17.75"...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood, Mirror

Pair of Dutch Neoclassical Silver Potpourri Urns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of Dutch Neoclassical silver potpourri urns, the Hague, late 18th century Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Hallmarked sterling silver
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Sculpture of Giuseppe Bessi Bust on Stand Country: France Materials: Alabaster Condition: Original Condition Style: Fr...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock made of gilded bronze with a powerful base, enhanced with legs decorated with vegetal and architectural motifs of classicist inspiration and a series of details on the fr...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Demilune Floor Vase Neoclassical
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large unique neoclassical plaster floor vase. Fluted tapered design with a textural finish. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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1980s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Carved Italian Antique Alabaster Centrepiece Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exquisitely carved Italian antique alabaster centrepiece vase or urn circa 1860. The detail of this beautiful urn offers a glimpse into the styles of 19th century Italy, the body finely carved with masks and foliage to either side between entwined handles reminiscent of the famous Warwick Vase. It stands on an equally as decorative socle base carved with leaves and an egg and dart trim. With its smooth and somewhat translucent appearance, this antique alabaster vase...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Stunning Pair of Vintage Pineapple Shaped Finial Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical urn. Jars were used by apothecaries in pharmacies and dispensaries in hospitals and m...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Dark Blue Jasperware Tobacco Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Wedgwood dark blue Jasperware tobacco jar. Overall white neoclassical motif. Light overall age related wear. No chips or repairs. Stamped Wedgwo...
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1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A 19th Century Classical Statuary Marble Bust Of A Female
By William Behnes
Located in London, GB
A Classical bust of female form with naked shoulders, draped robe exposing one breast, her hair tied back. Mounted on Socle pedestal By William Behne...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt & White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique early 20th-century French neoclassical style cast iron urn or planter. This fine jardiniere is solid and heavy with a lovely patina, and would be lovely displayed i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. Even if it features classical shape, overa...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze

Large Glazed Greek Terracotta Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive large Greek style vase, intricately crafted in terracotta and applied with a vibrant treacle glaze. Shaped like a trophy, this mid 19th century urn shares similarities with the marble vase attributed to prominent 2nd century Greek sculptor Sosibios in terms of shape and style, detailed with unique handles shaped like a swans neck. Unlike the Sosibios vase, the heart of this terracotta vase is largely plain showcasing the beautiful tone variation and lustre of the glaze. To the top, the vase is more intricate, detailed with a section of leaves and berries and stands on a socle carved with leaves to match the lower portion of the vase’s body. Thanks to its large scale and beautiful colour, this Greek style terracotta vase makes a striking statement piece placed on a pedestal or at the centre of a large sideboard...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian n...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Large Bust of the Pieta, Ralph Wood Jr, circa 1790
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A large and impressive bust, taken from Michelangelo’s Pietà. Creamware, modelled and made by Ralph Wood, with enamelling.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Six Bronzed Wood Decorative Columns
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six decorative Ionic and Corinthian columns made of carved wood that has been accentuated with bronze colored leaf. These were used as merchandising display props at Boston’s ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style White and Red Veined Marble Planter with Stepped Round Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Neoclassical style vintage white and red veined marble planter from Thailand, with out-scrolling lip and circular stepped base. This elegant Neoclassical style vintage planter, hai...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century School "Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth. Measures 6.25" in width, 6.25" in depth and stands 15" tall.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/putti garden statue...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Italian Midcentury Brown Leather Neoclassical Humidor with Gilt Tooling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian midcentury Brown Leather Neoclassical Humidor with Gilt Tooling Italy, circa 1960s This Italian midcentury brown leather humidor is a sophisticated and functional piece cra...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique English Elkington Neoclassical Silver Plate Candlesticks c. 1899
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique English silverplated candlesticks by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, England, dated 1899. Marked "Elkington & Co" with hallmarks on base. These gorgeous candle...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Sculptural Lamp by Luca Madrassi (1848-1918)
Located in New York, NY
This glazed and hand-painted ceramic lighted sculpture (likely faience or gesso) by Luca Madrassi (1848-1918) depicts cherubs (putti) in a grotto, and is lit in the interior from a b...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical urn. Jars were used by apothecaries in pharmacies and dispensaries in hospitals and m...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Italian Neo-Classic 19th Century Marble Relief Busts
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 similar Italian Neo-Classic (19th Century) white marble relief busts depiction four faces framed by ornately carved hair. (PRICED AS SET) Each bust unique with slightly ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Signed Val St Lambert Neoclassical Trinket Box Designed, c1910
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Signed Val St Lambert Neoclassical Trinket Box Designed, c1910 Additional information: Date : Designed c1910 Origin : Belgium Bowl Features : Cobalt blue glass with gilded classical...
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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of eith...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved Wooden Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

2 Neo-Grec Black & Gold Chinoiserie Mantel Floor Amphora Urns Vases Vessels 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage floor or mantel urns featuring tri claw foot pedestal base supporting an affixed black vessel with Neoclassical / Chinoiserie design of ribbons, birds, flowers and butterflie...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Vintage Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Statue From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/put...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Clay

Continental Rock Crystal Obelisks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Continental Rock Crystal obelisks, from France, late 19th Century. The obelisks proper are 12 inches high, each mounted on a 4-inch crystal cube of a later date, for a ...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Bronze sculpture "Venus au bain" by Christophe Gabriel Allegrain. France.
By Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture "Venus au bain" by Christophe Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795). France early 19th century. Signed: F. Barbedienne Foundeur G. C. Allegrain...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bing & Grøndahl, large and impressive biscuit sculpture depicting Moses.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, large and impressive biscuit sculpture depicting Moses with the stone tablets. After Bertel Thorvaldsen. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with mini...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ariadne Bronze Sculpture After Aime Millet (1819-1891)
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze figure of Ariadne after Aime Millet (French, 1819-1891), mounted on circular base of carved slate stone.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Slate, Bronze

Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Saint Peter in biscuit. 1870/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen after Thorvaldsen. Figure of Saint Peter in biscuit. 1870/80s First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 33.0 x D 12.5 cm.
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1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1920s Neoclassical Revival Trenton Potteries Footed Vase
Located in Garnerville, NY
Signed Trenton Potteries Company neoclassical style footed cachepot. A very distinct piece of porcelain. Trenton Potteries was one of many companies in the area of New Jersey's state capital that produced home fixtures or sanitary porcelain like...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Silver Vase Owned and Marked by a Jewish Family
Located in New York, NY
A silver vase rested on three stylized legs, decorate with two classical rings surrounding the lower and upper parts. What makes this vase unique however, is the mark that appears at...
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Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of red cobalt urns Vase with ceramic handles and Gilted decorations
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 20th century, and were made in France. These are neoclassical style vases, which are hand painted and covered with gold leaf. Th...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical Female Resin Sculpture Statue Decorative Object, Small
Located in New York, NY
An Italian female resign sculpture statue in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. Sculpture statue is an off-white resin. A great decorative object. M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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