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Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché
Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché

Early-20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché

By Louis Riché

Located in London, GB

A striking French Animalier gilt and patina tied bronze study of a seated Alsatian in alert pose with head turned slightly and ears pricked. The surface with excellent naturalistic d...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Work of Art Etching by Almery Lobel Riche Custom Framed, French
19th Century Work of Art Etching by Almery Lobel Riche Custom Framed, French

19th Century Work of Art Etching by Almery Lobel Riche Custom Framed, French

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in North Miami, FL

This black and white etching by Almery -Lobel Riche is in a custom gold leaf frame with deep cut beveled silk mat. The etching is of woman leaning over chair and undoubtedly represen...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drawings

Materials

Silver Leaf

Oil on Canvas painting of 'The Barber of Seville' by Luis Alvarez Catalá
Oil on Canvas painting of 'The Barber of Seville' by Luis Alvarez Catalá

Oil on Canvas painting of 'The Barber of Seville' by Luis Alvarez Catalá

Located in London, GB

These works struck a chord with the 19th-century nouveau riche, who sought refuge in the past, yearning for a refinement they felt had waned in their contemporary world.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint

A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends
A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends

A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends

Located in Reading, Berkshire

However, with the rise of industrialization in the United States in the 19th century, American Gilded Age nouveau riche adopted the Grand Tour for both sexes and among those of more ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Spelter

What A Time To Be Alive Mirror Object by Mark Sturkenboom
What A Time To Be Alive Mirror Object by Mark Sturkenboom

What A Time To Be Alive Mirror Object by Mark Sturkenboom

By Mark Sturkenboom

Located in Geneve, CH

Cars that symbolize the current worship of the ‘nouveau riche’ and play with our thirst to possess.

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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

What A Time To Be Alive Mirror Object by Mark Sturkenboom
What A Time To Be Alive Mirror Object by Mark Sturkenboom

What A Time To Be Alive Mirror Object by Mark Sturkenboom

By Mark Sturkenboom

Located in Geneve, CH

Cars that symbolize the current worship of the ‘nouveau riche’ and play with our thirst to possess.

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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Other

The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, 1922
The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, 1922

The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, First Edition, 1922

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The book is an exploration of the nouveau riche, New York City nightlife in the 1920s, and the inner dynamics of two young and reckless newlyweds.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set !
Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set !

Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set !

Located in Wilmington, DE

By the time of Napoleon III, Odiot had mastered the art of eclecticism, producing services that might combine Renaissance revival elements with orientalist touches to satisfy the div...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles
Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles

Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles

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H 14 in W 14.5 in D 5.25 in

Art Deco Tantalus Set with 2 Geometric Etched Bottles

Located in Oakland, CA

A tantalus was a very sophisticated accessory displayed in the homes of the upper class and nouveau riche. “Tantalus is a small wooden cabinet containing two or three decanters.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish
Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish

Ming Glazed Terracotta Architectural Sculpture of a Dragon Fish

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

While in many respects a martially vigorous and ascetic time, the enormous wealth generated by agricultural surpluses led to an unexpected flowering of arts under the patronage of wh...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

"The Bazaar" Painting by American Tonalist Douglas Arthur Teed

"The Bazaar" Painting by American Tonalist Douglas Arthur Teed

By Douglas Arthur Teed

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Through the years, his works adorned the walls of the Scranton Club, the Arlington Hotel, the Art Hall of the Koreshan Unity, the Arnot Art Museum, the 1911 International Exhibition ...

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Vintage 1920s American Paintings

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Two Cats by Louis Riché, France, 1900
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Two Cats by Louis Riché, France, 1900

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Two Cats by Louis Riché, France, 1900

By Louis Riché

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique bronze sculpture of two cats by Louis Riché. Signed, with the foundry mark of Patrouilleau and marked Medaille d'Or. France circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Art of Naturalism: Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen & Stand
The Art of Naturalism: Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen & Stand

The Art of Naturalism: Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen & Stand

By Jacob Petit

Located in Downingtown, PA

His factory was known for technical innovation and bold shapes, catering to the "nouveau riche" of the mid-19th century who desired conversation pieces for their dining tables.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Jean Granvigne - 20 Antique French Art Nouveau Sterling Serving Pieces - 1890s
Jean Granvigne - 20 Antique French Art Nouveau Sterling Serving Pieces - 1890s

Jean Granvigne - 20 Antique French Art Nouveau Sterling Serving Pieces - 1890s

By J. Granvigne

Located in Wilmington, DE

His pieces adorned the tables of opulent palaces and graced the homes of the nouveau riche, transcending social boundaries through their universal beauty.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Rectangular Coffee Table with Glass Top
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Rectangular Coffee Table with Glass Top

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Rectangular Coffee Table with Glass Top

By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina

Located in Roma, IT

(There’s an oft-told story that after Agnelli toured a nouveau riche American’s home, she remarked of her Hostess, ‘‘It will take her another lifetime to understand wicker.’’)

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Smoked Glass

Italian 19th Century Pair of Porphyry Tazzas, circa 1830
Italian 19th Century Pair of Porphyry Tazzas, circa 1830

Italian 19th Century Pair of Porphyry Tazzas, circa 1830

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

However, with the rise of industrialization in the United States in the 19th century, American Gilded Age nouveau riche adopted the Grand Tour for both sexes and among those of more ...

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Antique 1830s Italian Grand Tour Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porphyry

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Ewer, 1895
Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Ewer, 1895

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Ewer, 1895

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Complete silver services were manufactured to the scale of the nouveau riche mansions constructed during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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Antique 19th Century Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London
English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London

English Art Deco Modernist Macassar Three Bottle Tantalus, Betjemanns of London

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Oakland, CA

A tantalus was a very sophisticated accessory displayed in the homes of the upper class and nouveau riche. “Tantalus is a small wooden cabinet containing two or three decanters.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

$1,499Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 7.09 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900

By Jean Garnier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900. This enchanting bronze sculpture is the object of many sailors dreams. Silvered bronze sculptures of a merm...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends

Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium
"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

"Exultation", Large, Rare Bronze w/ Male Nude Celebrating Liberation of Belgium

By Arthur Dupagne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extraordinarily powerful, and very rare, this large bronze sculpture of a nude male figure by Arthur Dupagne shows him stretching and straining upwards, his head rolled back and shou...

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

$14,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and Augusta Savage, are increasingl...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte
"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte

"Modern Dancer", Extremely Rare Depiction of Male Nude, Bronze, poss. Leon Barte

By Emmanuel Andrew Cavacos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare and superb depiction of modern dance in the era of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and modern dance pioneers such as Martha Graham, this figure of a modern male dancer, his ar...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...

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Mid-20th Century French Statues

Materials

Bronze

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders

Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders

$368Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders

Located in Wembley, GB

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...

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1990s Turkish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures
17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures

17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

17th century French School circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665) "Figures in Arcadia" oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, England co...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...

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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size
"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully and sensitively painted, this view of a young, nude male model, facing away from the viewer, places him in an artist's studio or atelier, with painters and their easels v...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes
"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

"The Golden Hour, " Monumental Painting with Utopian Scene, Multiple Male Nudes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Monumental and quite extraordinary, this utopian scene -- all cast in a lovely, warm glow -- depicts a wide range of nude figures, mostly male, in a grassy river valley between mount...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

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...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

$60,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 74.13 in W 122 in D 0.75 in

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Located in Miami, FL

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Paint

"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses
"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses

"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Continuing a tradition going back decades, Josef Pieper painted a series of seaside scenes with multiple nude male figures, riding and leading horses along the shore, their strong bo...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

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Nouveau Riche For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nouveau riche you’re looking for. Each nouveau riche for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and other. If you’re shopping for a nouveau riche, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a nouveau riche — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A nouveau riche is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nouveau riche over the years, but those crafted by Mark Sturkenboom, François Linke and Almery Lobel-Riche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nouveau Riche?

Prices for a nouveau riche can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $962 and can go as high as $206,921, while the average can fetch as much as $5,152.