François Boucher Decorative Objects

French, 1703-1770

The extraordinary career of Francois Boucher was unmatched by his contemporaries in versatility, consistency and output. For many, particularly the writers and collectors who led the revival of interest in the French rococo during the last century, his sensuous beauties and plump cupids represent the French eighteenth century at its most typical. His facility with the brush, even when betraying the occasional superficiality of his art, enabled him to master every aspect of painting – history and mythology, portraiture, landscape, ordinary life and, as part of larger compositions, even still life. He had been trained as an engraver, and the skills of a draftsman, which he imbued in the studio of Jean-Francois Cars (1661 – 1738), stood him in good stead throughout his career; his delightful drawings are one of the most sought-after aspects of his oeuvre. As a student of Francois Lemoyne (1688 - 1737), he mastered the art of composition. The four years he spent in Italy, from 1727-1731, educated him in the works of the masters, classics and history, that his modest upbringing had denied him. On his return to Paris in 1734, he gained full membership of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture with his splendid Rinaldo and Armida (Paris, Musée du Louvre). Although, throughout his career, he occasionally painted subjects taken from the Bible, and would always have considered himself first as a history painter, his own repertoire of heroines, seductresses, flirtatious peasant girls and erotic beauties was better suited to a lighter, more decorative subject matter. His mastery of technique and composition enabled him to move from large scale tapestry cartoons (he worked throughout his career for both the Beauvais and Gobelins tapestry factories, becoming director of the latter in 1755), to intimate masterpieces such as Diana Resting (Paris, Louvre) or Leda and the Swan and the occasional scene from everyday life such as The Luncheon (Paris, Louvre), with its elegantly dressed figures grouped around a well-laid table. Enormously successful and widely bought, Boucher’s output was prodigious. First patronized by the Crown in the 1730s, and appointed Premier Peintre du Roi in 1765, he executed numerous royal and princely commissions until his death in 1770, working particularly for Louis XV’s mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour in each of her several palaces. Always ready to utilize his talents in other fields, he designed stage sets for theatre and opera and supplied drawings to be used as designs for figures at the Vincennes (later Sèvres) porcelain factory. As a teacher, he was much loved by his many students, who included Fragonard, Le Prince, Deshays, Brenet, Baudouin, Lagrenee, and Madame de Pompadour herself. In his earliest surviving works with their colourful rococo palette, even David, a distant cousin, was clearly influenced by Boucher. Not since Le Brun had a single French artist held such a monopoly on the imagery of a particular society or left such a mark on the art of his time.

Creator: François Boucher

Antique Francois Boucher Victorian Pink Porcelain Lidded Urn or Covered Vase

$425

Antique Francois Boucher Victorian Pink Porcelain Lidded Urn or Covered Vase

By François Boucher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Francois Boucher Victorian Pink Porcelain Lidded Urn or Covered Vase with Painted Scenes in the Style of Dresden. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 9" W x 9" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century

$3,598Sale Price|20% Off

Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Boucher

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Candelabra with a hand painted scene by François Boucher. ‘P . F . Boucher’ original mark on the side, also marked with a double ...

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18th Century Neoclassical Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century

$7,484Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Boucher

Located in Lisbon, PT

These pieces are dual-purpose — they serve as decorative urns, and they transform into candlestick candelabras with candleholders. The urns feature intricately sculpted gilt bronze ...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century

$3,742Sale Price|20% Off

Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century

By François Boucher, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Lisbon, PT

A very rare Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Candelabra with a hand painted scene by François Boucher. ‘P . F . Boucher’ original mark o...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Dresden Porcelain Pink Ground Lidded Urn or Covered Vase

$595

H 11 in Dm 6.5 in

Antique Dresden Porcelain Pink Ground Lidded Urn or Covered Vase

By Meissen Porcelain, Klemm & Co., Dresden Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Dresden urn or vase. With alternating pink panel with strewn flowers and panels with depictions of gallant lovers in garden settings. High...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Qianlong Porcelain Lidded Dragon Vases Urns Pottery Ginger Jars

$2,288

H 44 in W 22 in D 22 in

Chinese Qianlong Porcelain Lidded Dragon Vases Urns Pottery Ginger Jars

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Come view in our antiques showroom in Hertfordshire, just 25 mins north of London Stunning pair of Chinese Qianlong style porcelain ginger jars Large pair standing in at almost four ...

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1980s Vintage François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of French Ormolu Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

$5,400 / set

H 24 in Dm 15 in

Pair of French Ormolu Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Exquisite pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze five-light figural candelabra, 19th century. Five foliage-inspired candleholders are conjoined by intricate gilt bronze scrollin...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Carved Studio Porcelain Yellow Covered Urn Vase

$1,500

H 18.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Large Antique Japanese Carved Studio Porcelain Yellow Covered Urn Vase

By Japanese Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large Japanese studio porcelain covered vase with finely carved decoration of birds amidst foliage set against a cheerful yellow ground, circa 1910. Measures: 18 1/2" high, 11 1/2" d...

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1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Celeste Blue Porcelain Tazza Plate

$1,491

H 67.25 in W 17 in D 10.25 in

Antique French Sevres Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Celeste Blue Porcelain Tazza Plate

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally well cast French Sevres Hand Painted Celeste Blue Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Twin Handled Oval form Footed Tazza of museum quality, and unusually large proport...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Large Antique Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns

$3,800 / set

H 20 in Dm 14 in

Large Antique Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Indulge in the splendor of the Meiji period with this remarkable pair of antique porcelain lidded jars, crafted circa 1885. Standing at an impressive 20 inches tall with a diameter o...

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1880s Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French Sevres Pair of Porcelain Bronze Covered Vases

$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

19th Century French Sevres Pair of Porcelain Bronze Covered Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The dark blue background of the porcelain vases stand on a gilded carved octagonal pedestal. The base is decorated with gilt scrolls of acanthus leaves and foliage. The front center ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Vase Porcelain Kaiser, Large Tabletop Urn With Lid, Germany

$418

H 12.6 in Dm 4.73 in

Vintage Vase Porcelain Kaiser, Large Tabletop Urn With Lid, Germany

By AK Kaiser

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage Kaiser vase made of high quality, high temperature, durable porcelain that is hand painted and glazed. It can be used as a storage jar, a vase for flowers or to display flow...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière

$1,900

H 11.5 in Dm 14.5 in

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dallas, TX

Attributed to the Manufacture de Sevres this elegant, antique jardinière was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1860. Standing on a twisted bronze dore base, the colorful centerpiece...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Signed Dresden Porcelain Urn Vase in Pink Gilded Handles Courting Scene

$1,075

H 11.75 in W 8.75 in D 7 in

Antique Signed Dresden Porcelain Urn Vase in Pink Gilded Handles Courting Scene

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Greer, SC

Stunning large antique Dresden porcelain vase in the shape of an urn, featuring a luscious pink color with gilded accents and a courting scene. Signed / hallmarked " Dresden " with w...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Sèvres Blue Porcelain Urn on Gilt Bronze Plinth

$11,476

H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in

Sèvres Blue Porcelain Urn on Gilt Bronze Plinth

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This beautiful urn (or vase) was crafted in 1875 by the famous Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The urn exhibits the fine detailing and gilding that Sèvres Porcelain was renowned for in the 18th and 19th century. The inside of the urn is signed, ‘S.73’, ‘DECORE A SEVRES/ RF/ 75’. The conical porcelain urn has been painted a speckled royal blue colour and decorated with parcel gilt, navy floral motifs. The body is ornamented around its base with stylised leaf forms, and its centre features a large painting of a flower. Navy porcelain...

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1870s French Neoclassical Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases

$2,980 / set

H 19.5 in Dm 11 in

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain Lidded Urns with Wood Bases are a delightful design, with classic form and exquisite jewel tones expressed with talented artistry to depict a variety o...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Previously Available Items

Francois Boucher "The Pleasure of Fishing" Engraving 18th Century

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H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in

Francois Boucher "The Pleasure of Fishing" Engraving 18th Century

By François Boucher

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This charming engraving entitled "The Pleasure of Fishing" was made by Beauvarlet after a work by François Boucher. This 18th century engraving has a counterpart called The Pleasure ...

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18th Century French Antique François Boucher Decorative Objects

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Paper

François Boucher decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

François Boucher decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original decorative objects by François Boucher were created in the neoclassical style in france during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Alfred Barye, Ernest Rancoulet, and Jean-Antoine Houdon. Prices for François Boucher decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,919 and can go as high as $7,919, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,919.