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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19th Century Drawing of Male Nude
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully rendered drawing of male nude. This drawing is most probably French in origin, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The drawing...
Paper
Antique Framed Architectural Plans, French, Industrial Lithograph Art, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed architectural plan. A French, lithograph set of drawings from Constructions Modernes et Economiques, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beaut...
Glass, Paper
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma (Jean Patou, Balenciaga…)
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma, 1980s Michel Goma (1932–2022), born in Moncrabeau, was a French famous couturier. His talent was soon spotted by Christian Dior, and ...
Paper
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma (Jean Patou, Balenciaga…)
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma, 1980s Michel Goma (1932–2022), born in Moncrabeau, was a French famous couturier. His talent was soon spotted by Christian Dior, and ...
Paper
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma (Jean Patou, Balenciaga…)
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma, 1980s Michel Goma (1932–2022), born in Moncrabeau, was a French famous couturier. His talent was soon spotted by Christian Dior, and ...
Paper
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma (Jean Patou, Balenciaga…)
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Fashion drawing in felt-tipped pen, Michel Goma, 1980s Michel Goma (1932–2022), born in Moncrabeau, was a French famous couturier. His talent was soon spotted by Christian Dior, and ...
Paper
$823Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Paper
$3,400
H 14.75 in W 13 in D 0.5 in
"Nude Archer, " Bold Ink Drawing with Male Nude, Influenced by Klimt
By Erwin Stolz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and atmospheric, this ink drawing depicts a kneeling nude male figure, his bow arched and his arrow ready to spring forward, surrounded by a flower-bedecked landscape that clearly draws its inspiration from Gustav Klimt's work. To the left, silhouetted against the dark background, a pair of stylized geese -- evidently his target -- are shown flying upward. The sun which dapples the figure of the archer highlights his lithe musculature, and the artist -- Erwin Stolz -- gives the same close attention to the landscape behind. Stolz was well connected to the artistic elite of Vienna, and was friends with Alexander Rothaug...
Paper
Nude Male Drawing Graphite On Paper Circa 18-19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a wonderful graphite on paper. Likely late 18th century possibly early 19th. The reclining mail with his backside to us is leaning on a large bolster. The Laurel wreath on hi...
Paper
$315Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29 in W 26 in D 1 in
Antique 1920s T Voorhees Architectural Pencil Sketch House Drawings 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three 20th century pencil sketches / architectural drawings of the fronts of houses. One signed by T. Voorhees and double dated April 25, '22 and '24. Beveled wood frame with ...
Paper
$1,650
H 36.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Antique Art Deco Framed Louis Icart Etching “Manon”, Signed, Paris circa 1920
By Louis Icart
Located in Bernville, PA
Antique Art Deco Louis Icart print titled "Manon" depicts a woman walking from a carriage. Embossed lower left L.I Paris 6 of 492, pencil signed lower right, framed in a beautiful go...
Other
$2,900
H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
"Confrontation", Mid Century Drawing w/ Half Nude Male in Surreal Setting, 1984
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although John Lear entitled this drawing "Confrontation," the half-nude male figure and the falcon on the other end of his bright red leash are contemplating each other with placidit...
Paper
$4,675
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pair of Italian Academic Charcoal Drawings of Male Nude Figures from 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Italian academic charcoal drawings captures the grace and disciplined form of classical male nudes. One portrays an artist's model, his pose reflective and studied, whil...
Paper, Wood
Imperial Hotel Plans
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Imperial hotel built in 1923 is one of the most famous and Classic hotel in Tokyo, Japan. These are the plans of Imperial Hotel.
Paper
$900 / set
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Transport yourself to the wonder and romance of early flight with this pair of hand-colored antique engravings, each depicting the world’s first hot air balloon ascents in 18th-centu...
Wire
Imperial Hotel Plans
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Imperial Hotel built in 1923 is one of the most famous and classic hotel in Tokyo, Japan. These are the plans of Imperial Hotel. This was made for the c...
Paper
Antique Raffaello Hand Colored Lithograph Etching in Gilt Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Italian hand-colored classic motif print depicting lions, birds, griffins, swans, ruins, putti and strongmen. Raffaello Sanzio d'Urbino, also known as Raphael, designed t...
Wood, Giltwood, Paper
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.75 in W 8.75 in D 1.5 in
Wall Decoration Art Pair Silhouettes Black Framed Antique Los Angeles Gallery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wall Decoration Art Pair Silhouettes Black Framed Antique Los Angeles Gallery . Pair of silhouettes portrays the 19th century Lady and Gentleman With his Hat. This pair has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with the age. Wall art Silhouette of a Lady and a Gentleman framed in possible hand carved pine wood or fruitwood Frame. Charming elegant profile depicts high status man at ease with himself ensured his place in hierarchy looking sharp and same goes for the Lady holding what appears to be a document. The subjects are dapperly dressed with his top hat in his hand, trimmed haircut, leather boots and the lady with a nice Hairdo and an elaborate dress. An original continental French or British silhouette in a period fruitwood light color frames and are beveled. Antique dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. The watercolor and paper cut silhouettes...
Metal
Vintage Charcoal Portrait in Neoclassic Style
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This early 20th century portrait depicts the bust of a man on pedestal, drawn from a sculptural piece in charcoal. These were popular 19th century renditions usually done in a neocla...
Fruitwood, Paper
Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Femme Nue Couchee" Etching, Framed
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Pierre Auguste Renoir 1841-1919 Historical Description This lovely image captures a sense of innocence and repose. With his delicate use of line, Renoir conveys a sense of grace an...
Paper
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H 19.3 in W 24.02 in D 0.4 in
Jeanne Asimand Lahaye "Portrait of a Young Shepherd" Pastel 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This charming portrait is by the French artist named Jeanne Asimand Lahaye. It is dated 1911. The portrait shows a young man in profile, looking like a shepherd. It is done in pa...
Paper
Jacques Germain, Ink on Paper, France 1969
By Jacques Germain
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Germain (1915-2001). Ink on paper, signed J.G. and dated 10-7-69 lower right. Dimension without frame: 66cm / 50cm Provenance on request.
Paper
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H 22.84 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Academic Studie of a Nude Male Made in 1881 by the Swedish Artist Carl Kjellin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Academic Studie of a nude male made in 1881 by the Swedish Artist Carl Kjellin (1862-1939). Pencil on paper. Signed: Carl Kjellin and dated: 1881. The ar...
Paper
Nuage, Cloud, Charcoal on Paper, Contemporary Drawing, Clio Szeto
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nuage// cloud // Clio Szeto Cloud, charcoal on paper. Contemporary drawing Measures: 29.5 x 41.3 inches Clio Szeto’s formidable charcoal technique re...
Paper
Italian Landscape Silk Panel for Wall
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian landscape silk panel, handmade by arch. Zocche with Mediterranean colors: light blue, green, golden roofs- B/240-6
Silk
Italian "Theories" Silk Panel for Wall
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian silk panel with perspective of ancient arcades, drawn by Italian architect Zocche - completely hand printed - B/249 - Interesting price for ...
Silk
Henri De Toulouse Lautrec pencil Drawings Catalogued
Located in Dallas, TX
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901) two sided sketchbook page catalogued in The Catalogue Raisonne. Homme debout (recto); Croquis (verso) (two-sided drawing) circa 1879-18...
Paper
Eugene Boudin Drawing “Moulin Du Perry” Mixed-Media Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Eugène Boudin (1824-1898): Moulin du Perrey, Le Havre “Moulin Pres De La Riviere”. This rather large mixed media drawing by Boudin was part of Arthur Br...
Paper
Very Rare Marine Map of Florida, France, 1864
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare marine map engraving of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico dated 1864. The inscription reads: Golfe du Mexique Carte de la Partie Septentrionale comprise entre l'entree du Canal de la Floride et les Bouches du Mississippi Dressee d'apres les documents les plus recents. Publiee par Ordre de L'Empereur, Sous le Ministere...
Giltwood, Paper
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H 13.25 in W 16.75 in D 1 in
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Neoclassical Drawing, France, circa 1860
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Elegant circa 1860 Beaux-Arts monument study in pencil, ink, and wash on paper by renowned French sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse housed in a giltwood frame with compound French mat. Provenance: Didier Aaron...
Glass, Giltwood, Paper