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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
Mid-Century French Gold Plated Brass and Painted Porcelain Urn with Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, commode, or table with this elegant and colorful decorative urn. Crafted in France circa 1960 and built of gold platted brass and porcelain, the tall vase feature...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding. Original period piece and rare to find. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the metal peak ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

Shepherd Box, Carved Horn or Antler, Spain, 1822
Located in Madrid, ES
Shepherd box. Carved horn. Spain, 1822. Rectangular box made of carved horn that has a date (1822) engraved on the lid and front, a legend (Soi de Manuel Zulueta year 1822) and an...
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1820s Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Other

1970's E. F. Chapman Brass and Black Tole Bouillotte Style Floor Lamp/Candelabra
Located in Morristown, NJ
E.F Chapman, late 20th c., a nice quality, parcel black patinated brass floor lamp, unmarked, A bouillotte style floor lamp with a black tole shade, faux ivory accents, two candle ho...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785. He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips. Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints. Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts. Bacchus’s mythology...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Antique Dark Blue Jasperware Wedgwood Round Covered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasper ware round covered box. By Wedgwood. In dark blue dip. Fully marked to the base. Simply a wonderful box by Wedgwood. Da...
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20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Alarm Carriage Clock by Delépine-Barrois Early 20thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic French alarm carriage clock was made by Delépine-Barrois and features a brass Cubique shaped case with rectangular top with folding handle over a beveled glass escapeme...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Italian Neoclassic Wood Stand with Tole Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian carved wood remnant with classical form and a worn silver leaf finish holding a tole bouquet with flowers and leaves with a perfect time worn patina.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal, Silver Leaf

Castilian Imports Neoclassical Griffon Trinket Jewelry Keepsake Box Chest 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large trinket / jewelry / keepsake box / casket / chest by Castilian Imports. Item No. 7710. Rectangular form with black lacquer ground gilded with details of Neoclassical in...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red and Gilt Zinc Grape Hod France, circa 1900s A fine example from the world of French winemaking history is this exquisite antique Chateauneuf de Pape ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal, Zinc

Rare Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy 1782
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1782. Straight oval bowl; cover domed with cast vasiform finial. Engraved garland and swag and ornamental bo...
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1780s British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

2 Theodore Alexander French Neoclassical Mahogany Candle Holders Altar Sticks 54
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately pair of Theodore Alexander torchiere candle holders / altar sticks. Made from mahogany with a turned and graduated baluster with twis...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Italian Terracota Sculpture of Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century italian terracota sculpture of God Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa By: Dini e Cellai Signa Material: terracotta Technique: molded, pressed, carved, hand-carved, ha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous vases have a stylis...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to the reverse side of the glass face...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Glass

French Miniature Mignonnette Brass Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
This brass Mignonnette No.3 carriage clock features a rectangular top with folding handle over rectangular beveled glass escapement. The four beveled glass sides are held by plain og...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina. Dimensions: 10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Jade

Exceptional - Baccarat Ruby Red Glass & Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Trumpet Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa mid to late 19th century. This pair of magnificent and highly unusual glass and bronze ormolu trumpet vases are almost certainly created by th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze & Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire candlesticks with bronze karyatids and white marble pedestals, crafted by Werner & Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris. Grande Sonnerie Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Savannah, GA
This incredible French grande and petite sonnerie striking carriage clock by Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris, features: Case: the gilded brass case with rectangular top and folding h...
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1840s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian burlwood box with neo-classical styling. It is marked on the bottom and includes the key. The interior is paper lined. The box dates to the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century Belgian, 19th Century Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver

Berlin Iron Candleholder after Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Candlestick crafted from iron, inspired by a Schinkel design, featuring a fur-clad herm resembling Dionysus and a square foot. Two gracefully wavy candlesticks adorned with leaf deco...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Berlin Iron

Neoclassical Marble Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Romanesque sculpture is bold, dignified and gets our attention. This Neo-classic form is all that and more. This is a large female figure with a gentle S curve. Her tunic has beautif...
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17th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Marble

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian neoclassical marble bust of female, possibly Aphrodite symbolizing the timeless ideals of beauty, love, and desire. Beautifully carved with delicate facial featu...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Antique French Neoclassical Rouge Marble Bronze Ormolu Vase Urn Cassolette 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching late 19th century antique French rouge marble floor or mantel vase. Features a traditional urn shape with bronze mouth accented by ornate lion head mounted handles. L...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Designer's Jewelry Mannequin
Located in Malibu, CA
Designer's jewelry mannequin wrapped in Belgian linen over hardwood. Interior mechanism to place on a stand.
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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Linen, Maple

Bronze Putto Cupid Angel Torchiere Globe Sculpture After Emile Bruchon 17"
By Emile Bruchon
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast bronze sculpture / figurine in the shape of a putto / cherub / angel carrying a torch, perched on top of a globe studded with stars. "Émile Bruchon was a quintessential...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Neoclassical Tole Red & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical red & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase France, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 5.75"D x 5"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage French two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century. This formidable fountain sprays water o...
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1990s French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Silver and Gilt Painted Five-Light Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or console with this elegant pair of colorful girandolles. Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each candelabra stands on an inaugural carved vase shaped base; the vase is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Neoclassic Tole Faux Malachite Jardiniere by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage classical jardiniere handcrafted in metal with a faux malachite finish on four paw feet over a faux marble tole plinth. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Tole Black & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical black & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase Italy, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 5.25"D x 5.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal

Basalt Portrait Medallion, Oliver Cromwell, Wedgwood, circa 1775
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A self-framing portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell, MP: rebel, regicide, suppressor of Ireland, persecutor of Catholics, and Dictator. He was posthum...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Cherub Plaques
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Columns & Cupid Scene in Relief Frieze & Base Plaques C1880 Measures- 34''H x 74.5''W x 20''D
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Set of Four Antique Ormolu Roundels by Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
Set of four antique ormolu roundels by Mathurin Moreau French, Late 19th Century Height 3cm, diameter 44cm This set of four sculptural panels is crafted by the renowned French met...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of Antique Russian Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Russian Classical Silver Candlesticks, ca 1888. Each: Round socket; flared rim mounted with pierced and scalloped border. Baluster spool socket with floral garland kn...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Large Lidded Royal Vienna Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large lidded Royal Vienna porcelain vases Austrian, 19th Century Height 61cm, width 42cm, depth 19cm This exceptional pair of vases combine an intriguing form with superb p...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victor Demanet Bronze Sculpture Working technique in (lost wax bronze) Signed and sealed at the top Paris b-L ON ITS BASE Origin France Circa 1930 Excellent condition The color of it...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Leaf

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, L'Espiegle, Verdigris Bronze Bust Anna Foucart
Located in Germantown, MD
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French 1827-1975) L'Espiegle "The Mischief Maker" Patinated Verdigris Bronze Bust of Anna Foucart smiling. Measures 10" wide , 10" deep and 19.5" tall. Bor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass Footed Center Bowl, EAPG Compote, Serving Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome milk glass bowl stands on a short pedestal foot and is decorated with a hobnail pattern on the bowl. Great ruffled edge. Unmarked, but most likely made by Fenton, circa 1960...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Milk Glass

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris" within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by an urn and flanked by two female bust fi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

20th Century Venetian Blackmoore on Stand
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
A beautiful sculpture by the Mexican artist, inspired by all these Mexican cultures. Carlos Mérida was a Guatemalan (active in Mexico) Impressionist & Modern artist who was born in 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Vintage Wedgewood 8" Round Imperial Black Basalt Footed Bowl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning footed bowl from Wedgwood, crafted in England, dating back to the 1960s. Wedgwood stands as a pillar in the British ceramics industry, having...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Female by Eduardo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Marble bust of a female in neoclassical robes by the Italian master, Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926), measuring 21.5 inches tall.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Musician Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved cherub depicts a putti with wing and playing the guitar; the sculpture is very expressive in his movement...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Faux Marbleized Mantel Planters / Cachepot - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of faux marbleized ceramic planters with gilt accents. They are ivory with great veins. They are unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each impressive urn is raised by an octagonal Ro...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Italian Crystal Vase With Festoon Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Noir de Sablé marble candelabras. Each two arm candelabra is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Signed Baccarat Crystal Vase with Gilt Decoration of Classical Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Baccarat crystal vase having gilt classical urn adorning the front center. Signed.
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1990s French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Rare 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare 19th-century neoclassical cast iron urn / vase with a mythological motif. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

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