French Decorative Objects

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Longwy, France, 1920s. Measures: Diameter 10.6" (26.9cm), height 3" (7.7cm). Incised mold number "3021" and stamped pattern number "D.5415", 1925 Long...

A vintage amber glass lidded box in the shape of a cat sitting on a drum. Made in France by Portieux Vallerysthal. Lovely detailing throughout. Marked "Portieux" on the base.

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

Refined Early 20th Century Gallia Metal Biscuit Box by Christofle, France Exquisite early 20th century biscuit box crafted in Gallia metal for the renowned French silversmith Chris...

French Art Deco wrought-iron pelican by Edgar BRANDT, France, 1920s. Height: 5.6" (14.2 cm) Width: 5.4" (13.8 cm) Depth: 2.75" (7 cm). Condition: Excellent! Bibliography: Joan Kahr...

French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture “The Three Doves” by Henri Bargas, France, circa 1920 A stunning example of French Art Deco sculpture, this terracotta piece titled “The Three D...

Beautifully hand made French ceramic vessel featuring a speckled maroon glaze and picched/ruffled lip.

Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.

Amazing hand carved Gothic stone mortar with wonderful decorations on all four sides. A coat of arms, a fleur de Lyse, a flower and a harp. Beautiful period piece. France circa 1550-...

An excellent French Art Nouveau Vase in a classic banjo shape, with a deep red flowering landscape etched and acid cut against a yellow background, with fine color and detail. Rare ...

Unique and beautiful weathered white marble lamb of God ornament. Well detailed, France, circa 1750-1790. Weathered, small losses. H:22cm W:48cm D:14cm .More photo's are available o...

Very charming painted and carved gilt gold art frame found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has fantastic patina with throughou...

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin». 2020. Unique piece. H: 14.6 × 14.2 × 13.8 inches. Glazed ea...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Art Deco panther circa 1930. Spelter sculpture with black patina on a marble base, signed R. Rochard for Irénée Félix René Rochard. In perfect condition. Length: 65 cm Width: 14 cm ...

Small Silvered Metal Jewelry Box – Reeds Motif – France, 1970s Description: This is a small decorative jewelry box made in France in the 1970s, crafted from silvered metal. The lid...

Timeless French Bronze ‘Cerf et Biche’ Sculpture by Jules Edmond Masson (1871–1932), A stunning and soulful work of art, this antique bronze group sculpture depicts a majestic stag...

Beautiful weathered Folk Art box made out of wood and covered with leather. Working lock and key. France, circa 1850 Weathered, small losses.

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

French Art Deco Porcelain Pigeon Candy Box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz for Haviland Limoges, 1916 A rare and exquisite French Art Deco porcelain pigeon candy box, designed by the celeb...

Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin Moustiers». 2025. Unique piece. H: 17.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches.

Art Deco Jewelry Box in Wood and Gilt Brass – France, 1920s–30s A stylish jewelry box featuring a decorative carved wood pattern in a distinctly Art Deco style, elegantly framed wi...

An exquisite Christian Dior Paris sterling silver photo frame designed from the Dior Interior Collection. The stunning piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1980. This tall, rec...

A rare hand-forged wrought iron candlestick, likely dating to the 17th century, with beautiful scrollwork and a practical tripod base. Entirely hand-worked by a blacksmith, it featur...

Pair of hand hammered wrought iron bird candelstick from Jean Touret for Les Ateliers Marolles , France 1950s . Measure 10 in. high by 5 in. wide by 3.5 in. deep.

Beautiful metal weathervane representing a rooster or cockerel, France, 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.

Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base

Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.

A superb architectural sculpture, Modernist, Free-Form, Geometric Abstraction, an asymmetrical assembly of matte white glazed ceramic quarter-spheres around an invisible vertical axi...

This remarkable Art Deco vase, designed by the legendary René Lalique and crafted in France circa 1935, is a stunning example of his innovative artistry and mastery of glassmaking. T...

Tall, bottle-shaped earthenware vase with a slightly oval base. Marked on the base. From a workshop at the French ceramics center La Borne near Henrichemont in the Loire Valley. Prob...

An elegant antique white opaline perfume bottle, paired with its original faceted crystal stopper. The opaline glass displays the soft, mi...

Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...

Art Deco Jewelry Box - Green Glass and Wood - Scalloped Edges - France 1940s Elegant jewelry or trinket box made of wood for the base and scalloped edges green glass for the sides a...

French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...

This is a rare Art Deco fruit basket, hand-carved in solid brown wood, likely made in France during the 1930s. The design is particularly distinctive, featuring sculpted representations of actual fruits, integrated into the body of the bowl itself — a remarkable example of functional sculpture. Main Features: Period: Art Deco – circa 1930s Origin: France Material: Carved wood, brown tone Patina: Beautiful aged patina, slightly dark with warm reflective highlights Handle: The basket’s handle is elegantly curved, featuring smooth lines typical of the Art Deco movement Usage & Style: This piece blends decoration and function: it can be used as a fruit bowl or simply as a centerpiece in a living or dining room. Its original shape, fine carving, and historical charm make it perfect for a vintage or Art Deco–inspired interior. Keywords: Art Deco wooden basket, fruit bowl sculpture, French Art Deco decor, carved wood centerpiece...

A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Mounted on green marble. Sourced from a French collector.

A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date. The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....

A stunning and beautifully painted antique French porcelain metal mounted trinket box decorated with exotic birds and made by the world-renowned Limoge Porcelain factory and believed...

A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased patinated bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Sourced from a French collector.

19thc Grand Tour Sculpture of Classical Greek Figure Pan. This is a rare sculptural form bronzed metal clad over wood. Please look closely at pictures. French Estate.

Wonderful alabaster head fragment. Beautiful weathered expression due to erosion because it always stood outside. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden ba...

We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...

Vase "Fougeres" (Ferns) made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature and molded signature into leaves. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. He...

A 19th century French ebonized box with brass inlay, the lock signed Vervelle Faut. Vervelle was a famed French maker of boxes, caskets and cabinetry, renowned for their fine craftsm...

A rare and remarkable pair of antique French opaline glass vases, dating from the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the height of French decorative arts and craftsmanship. These ...

Elegant Napoleon III period tea caddy, finely decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay forming a geometric clover pattern on the lid, framed by delicate brass stringing. The ri...

Magnificent French Liquor Cabinet This cabinet opens to Reveal decanters and Crystal Glasses Baccarat Style set within burr Wood Case C1880s

An exceptional and rare French Art Nouveau Agapanthus/Flowering Rush cameo glass vase by renowned and sought after glass makers Daum Nancy and dating from around 1900. This large, ta...

Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional patina. height : 2...

Standing just under 20” tall, this Art Deco vase was found in France. Marked VerArt on underside of base, this was a 1930s division of famed French art glass maker Sabino. This vase ...

Striking Art Deco table sculpture by renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, featuring a dramatic brass portrait medallion of Ludwig van Beethoven, set within a stylized lyre-shaped f...

An exquisite 1930s Art Deco Black, Silver, and Pink Glass French Vase Step back into the glamorous Jazz Age with this exceptional 1930s Art Deco vase, a true testament to the sophist...

An outstanding desk set made of beautiful Italian black Portor rmarble. Comprising: - Pen tray with inkwell - Letter holder - Blotter - Paper knife All the pieces are original and i...

Elegant and refined 19th century French photo frame in the Louis XVI style. Crafted in bronze with exquisite ormolu (gilt bronze) finish, the frame features finely cast details inclu...

This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...

Mid-Century French Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, France, 1950s — Dogs Playing Cards Motif. A charming and whimsical mid-century cigarette box from France, dating to the 1...

Stunning Pair of French Sevres Soft Paste Enameled Porcelain and Ormolu Twin Handle Table or Mantle Urns of traditional urn form and of outstanding quality, and medium size proportio...