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Basalt Ewers

Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer
Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer

Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer

$4,700

H 11 in Dm 5 in

Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer

By Wedgwood

Located in Sarasota, FL

Wedgwood basalt encaustic ewer with ancient Greek inspired decoration on both sides. The shape is

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune

Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

century Jasper versions, this set has also been reproduced by Wedgwood in Black Basalt and Majolica

Category

Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

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19th Century Basalt Ewer with Figural Man as Lamp, Attributed to Wedgwood
19th Century Basalt Ewer with Figural Man as Lamp, Attributed to Wedgwood

19th Century Basalt Ewer with Figural Man as Lamp, Attributed to Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century basalt ewer with figural man as lamp, attributed to Wedgwood Wonderful detail New

Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.

Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.

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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

One of the iconic early wedgwood pieces, the pair of ewers Sacred to Neptune & Sacred to Bacchus

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

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H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite pair of 19th-century gilt bronze and black basalt Neoclassical

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

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H 17 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

By Wedgewood

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of antique Wedgwood black basalt wine and water ewers named: "Sacred to Bacchus" and Sacred

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Antique 1840s British Neoclassical Vases

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers England circa 1840
Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers England circa 1840

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers England circa 1840

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

antique Wedgwood black basalt wine and water ewers named: "Sacred to Bacchus" and "Sacred to Neptune

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers Emblematic of Water and Earth
Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers Emblematic of Water and Earth

Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers Emblematic of Water and Earth

By Wedgwood, John Flaxman

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous pair of antique neoclassical period early Wedgwood black basalt water and wine ewers

Category

Antique 1840s British Neoclassical Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Wedgwood Black Basalt Wine and Water Ewers
Pair Wedgwood Black Basalt Wine and Water Ewers

Pair Wedgwood Black Basalt Wine and Water Ewers

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H 14.75 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair Wedgwood Black Basalt Wine and Water Ewers

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

The wine ewer modeled with a figure of Bacchus seated atop the shoulder holding the horns of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl

Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

Wedgwood black basalt wine and water ewers.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Basalt " Sacred to Bacchus" Ewer
Wedgwood Basalt " Sacred to Bacchus" Ewer

Wedgwood Basalt " Sacred to Bacchus" Ewer

By John Flaxman

Located in Sarasota, FL

Wedgwood basalt ewer "Sacred to Bacchus" by John Flaxman, circ 1860's. Well known and popular form

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers
Wedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers

Wedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers

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H 16 in W 6.25 in D 8 in

Wedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of Black Basalt Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune Ewers Wedgwood Dated 1870 These extraordinary

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

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H 15.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th century Wedgwood black basalt ewers.

Category

Antique 19th Century Porcelain

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"Sunday in the Park, 1910"
"Sunday in the Park, 1910"

"Sunday in the Park, 1910"

By Cyprien Eugène Boulet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Signed Lower Right Cyprien-Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1927)

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$128,194

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Lead

19th Century Wedgwood Jasper Vase
19th Century Wedgwood Jasper Vase

19th Century Wedgwood Jasper Vase

$1,762

H 8.5 in Dm 4 in

19th Century Wedgwood Jasper Vase

By Wedgwood

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Wedgwood light blue Jasper tripod vase complete with cover with applied white relief of foliage and bell flowers, the terminals with lion masks and rings, all standing a...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806
A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806

A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare ring that commemorates the naval hero, Horatio Nelson, who died in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, fighting against the Napoleonic forces. Dr William Nelson, the a...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825

Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825

Located in New York, NY

Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.

Category

Antique 1820s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher
Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher

Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher

$3,850

H 7.25 in W 5.38 in D 5.38 in

Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

This striking Wedgwood crimson dip bas-relief covered jug features an applied white jasper neoclassical decoration of grapevines bordering the rim. Delicately rendered maidens, child...

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|32% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn

$19,850

H 22 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in

Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stone...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases

$423Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.04 in Dm 3.04 in

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases

By Wedgwood

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Lovely pair of Wedgwood jasperware vases, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type ...

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier

$56,025Sale Price|55% Off

H 37.75 in W 72 in D 26.25 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode Médallier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Impressive French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Parquetry Commode a Vantaux, after the model Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier du Roi Louis ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Jasper Ware Pegasus Vase
18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Jasper Ware Pegasus Vase

18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Jasper Ware Pegasus Vase

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Staffordshire, 1786. Green Jasper dip on solid white Jasper ware ground, with finely tooled, applied white Jasper bas-relief. White figural Pegasus surmou...

Category

Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of 18th Century English Eagle Console Tables in the Manner of William Kent
Pair of 18th Century English Eagle Console Tables in the Manner of William Kent

Pair of 18th Century English Eagle Console Tables in the Manner of William Kent

By William Kent

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of 18th Century English, George II Period Eagle Console Tables / Side tables in the Manner of William Kent, Finely Gilt on Carved Pine Wood. Each console table is co...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Console Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn

By Wedgwood

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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A Close Look at Neoclassical Furniture

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.

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