Neoclassical Decorative Objects
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
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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Style: Neoclassical
19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Candelabra
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Bronze Candelabra. Beautiful design, see photos.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Delft Blue and White "Havana" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Havana" tobacco jar, with stepped brass lid. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Havana" is inscribed. De Drie...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Faience
Garrard English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Covered Urn, 1923
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Garrard & Co. Ltd in London in 1923. Girdled urn with leaf-capped double-scroll flying side handles and knopped support; stepped and dome...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Antique Patinated Copper Cauldron Pot Forged Iron Handle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
circa 1900s Old Copper Bucket Pot with forged iron handle.
Perforated detailing.
Patinated Fair condition.
Has bends and dings + fabulous character.
17.5 h x 26 diameter
Unrestored v...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble & Ormolu Bust
By Luigi Betti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and stately Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu bust signed, Betti and stamped Pinedo. The striking bust depicts Roman Emperor Julius...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
By John Glick
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Ceramic Garden Planterette is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Extraordinary Pair Of Neoclassical Style Bronze Candelabra With Putti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine pair of Neoclassical Style bronze candle holders having palmate torch bearing Putti riding on swans. The pair have very fine detailing in the bronze work as well as a truly...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Picture Frames
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of French Black Forest rustic picture frames, shown here, are from the 19th Century and feature an intricately detailed mosaic of altern...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Pair of Tazza Cobra Detail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Pair of Tazza Cobra Detail. Gorgeous detailing, see photos.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798
Hallmarked, The removable cobalt glass liner is antique, probably the orignal.
A distinguished 18th Centu...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair Candelabras Neoclassical Style
By Mario Poli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of 5-light candelabra in 925 sterling silver in neoclassical style.
Candelabra formed by an iron eye stem and a Hellenic part in Ionic style in 925 silver.
The iron eye is a sto...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Pair of Marble Base Patinated Bronze Figurative Torcheres
Located in Clinton Twp, MI
A large pair of French early 20th century patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887), Paris each standing classically draped female fi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair 19th Century French Monumental Obelisks. Exquisite design, must see photos.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Set of two classical swivel jugs pitcher vases, iridescent surface, 1880 England
Located in Wien, AT
Set of a swivel jug set, in highly elaborate quality, made around 1880 in England.
The jugs have a round base which opens into a very bulbous body which then flows into a very uptur...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Harvesting Girl Statue by A . J . Scotte (1885-1905)
By A.J. Scotte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical Harvesting Girl Spelter statue by A.. J . Scotte (1885-1905) signed and dated ”1906” with foundry stamp mark on the base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Spelter
19th C English Neoclassical Sterling & Cut Glass Centerpiece/Tazza by S. Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C English Sterling Greco-Roman & Cut Glass Centerpiece/Tazza by S. Smith
Hallmarked numerous times for London, 1866 by Stephen Smith Known as important nineteenth-century London...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Grouping of 3 French and English Porcelain boxes
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming grouping of three early 20th century dressing table boxes or table decorations. Two of the boxes are hand painted, French bronze mounted. The third box is Wedwood ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Group of Three Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Figures of Roman Soldiers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Group of three painted and parcel gild figures of Roman soldiers, two in reclining positions one seated. All three figures wearing helmets, breastplates and other protective armor in...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Gustavian Style Gilt Metal Accent Waste Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large 10" D rustic and elegant at the same time, add a neoclassical country touch to your bedroom, bathroom or office. The gold gilt edging gives it a Classic vintage/antique feel. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th C Domenico Brucciani Oversized Putto Plaster Classical Bust Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A elegant D Brucciani plaster cast classical mask of a Putto
Domenico Brucciani was born in Lucca, Italy in 1815. He moved to London where he estab...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Neoclassic Earthenware Elephants with Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Italian neoclassic garnitures or objects of art depicting elephants carrying obelisks, crafted in ceramic or earthenware with a bisque finish and highlighted with bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair 19th Century Classical Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of 19th Century classical gilded ormolu and white marble candelabra. Each with scrolling foliate seven branch sconces, supported by maidens dressed in flowing gowns...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century, English Georgian Lead Tobacco Keeper - Horse Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, mid 18th century.
A great neoclassical example of an English community tobacco keeper. These traditional boxes are made of lead and designed to hold a group of individua...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
Mid-Century French Cut Crystal Vase with Etched Geometric and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in France circa 1960, the tall neoclassical vase sits on a octagonal base and embellished with a wide mouth ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Dutch Silver Floral Repousse Candle Sticks (Pair)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Silver Dutch Candlesticks
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England
Fitted with hallmark, and etched floral motif
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
German Amphora Neoclassical style, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An amphora vase in silver-plated pewter and glass with Greek figures throughout the circular length of the bulge, two griffins representing the god Apollo (Griffin half eagle half li...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Huge Minton Majolica Vase
By Minton
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870, by Minton, England. A gorgeous example of English porcelain, this monumental vase is a Victorian Aesthetic movement tour de force. Majolica by Minton is known for its del...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Tole Handled Bucket/Cachepot 'Labors of Cupid'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Tole Handled Bucket/Cachepot 'Labors of Cupid'
France, Circa 1900
A delightful Antique French Tole Handled Bucket/Cachepot, dating back to the early 1900s, originatin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Classical Urn
Located in Greenwich, CT
A carved and painted 19th century classical urn with lobed body on footed base topped by turned cap and finial and featuring a superb patina. Now on new wooden plinth with paneled si...
Category
1840s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Marble Bust of La Zingara, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Bust of the Zingara or Fortune Teller, finely carved out of marble. The Zingara is depicted with a cloth tied around her chin, which wraps around her elaborately braided hair and end...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Solid Marble Cream and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk
Late 20th Century
Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor surfac...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet
By Rancoulet
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Neoclassical Bronze Bacchantes sculptures by Earnest Rancoulet originate from France, Circa 1900. These young and playful my...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century Serpentine Carving of 'The Dying Lion' After Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved Italian Grand Tour serpentine copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's monumental sculpture 'The Lion of Lucerne' also known as 'The Dying...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Serpentine
Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale majestic white Italian horse head bust. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
Delft Blue and White "Toeback" Tobacco Jar
By Delft
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with brass lid, Netherlands, 19th century. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Toeback" is inscribed. Marked on bottom.
Note: O...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewer on Stand, Attributed to Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The exceptional bronze casting, in stunningly intricate detail, on this beautiful sculptural piece has been attributed to master metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne. The piece takes th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Style Square Tissue Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add a touch of glamour to your countertop, nightstand or bath or powder room with a gold gilt edge, Swedish grey finish square tissue box cover for added protection for your facial ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Neoclassical Set of 4 Old Sheffield Candlesticks - Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this charming set of 4 Antique Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, are in the Neoclassical taste, with bands of acanthus...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century
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 Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Boston Terrier Black Painted Door Stop, Hubley
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Boston Terrier door stop, cast iron with original black paint.
Beautiful patina.
Category
1890s North American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Enameled Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, a console or a buffet with this colorful pair of antique vases. Hand crafted in France circa 1870 and attributed to the Porcelain de Paris Manufacture, the tall ve...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
R.GUINO (1890-1973): "Le Printemps"(The Spring), 1st edition terracotta c.1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Richard GUINO (1890-1973) : "Le Printemps" (The Spring)
First edition proof in terracotta.
Signed "GUINO" on the terrace and countersigned under the base "R. Guino, 7 rue Daguerre ...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers to a mild variety of tobacco popular at that time. De Drie Klokken...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Straw Marquetry, 'Marqueterie de Paille' Work Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful 'as is' late 18th or early 19th century example of 'Marqueterie de Paille', or straw marquetry, work box. The top inlaid with a wonderful cityscape, with early architectu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw
Callipygian Venus - Italian, 19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Callipygian Venus
19th Century
Italian (Naples or Rome)
White marble
After the Antique: Naples Archaeological Museum (IT)
Roman version of a Hellenistic 3rd Century B.C. model
Height: 62 cm
Width: 22 cm
H 24 1/2 x W 8 2/3 inch
The Callipygian Venus, also known as the Aphrodite Kallipygos or the Callipygian Venus, all literally meaning “Venus of the beautiful buttocks”, is an Ancient Roman marble statue...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated pair of Paris porcelain: Campana vases on bases. The body is hand-painted with elaborate flower panels and the rims of the vases are adorned with retrousseed leaves. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Slate Neo Classical Garniture Clock Set Dimensions : Clock - 17"
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Slate Neo Classical Garniture Clock Set
Dimensions : Clock - 17" Wide X 19.5" Tall X 9" Deep
Cassolettes - 16" Tall X 8" Wide X 8" Deep
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Circa 1900 Neoclassical Wooden Frame with Repoussé Silvered Metal Front Plate
Located in North Miami, FL
Circa 1900 Neoclassical wooden frame with repoussé silvered metal front plate
By: unknown
Material: glass, silver, wood, metal, leather
Technique: repoussé, polished, metalwork, sil...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver
Delft Blue and White Delft "Romano" Tobacco Jar
By Delft
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white Delft "Romano" urn-shape tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1820. Inscribed “Romano” within a scrolling floral bordered cartouche. "BP" mark ...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Solid Brass Planter With Ring Handles
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage solid brass planter with ring handles. The planter is very well made with it’s original laquer finish, the planter was made by Architectural Brass Company in Atlanta, Georgia...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Patinated Bronze after Moreau on Slate Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bronze statue with dark colored patination featuring a seated classical lady after James Pradier (1790-1852). She is set on an oval polished slate marble base. This bronze is inspire...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Sarreguemines Red Majolica Bronze Ormolu Jardiniere Bowl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a gorgeous majolica jardiniere or centerpiece bowl by Sarreguemines France, circa the 1920s. The Sarreguemines pottery was founded around 1784 by brother...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Delft Blue and White "Varinas" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Varinas" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion with painted reverse. Inscribed with "Varinas," a tobacco variety c...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Comyns English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup Urn, 1922
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Charles & Richard Comyns in London in 1922. Urn with ovoid bottom on raised and stepped foot; leaf-capped high-looping double-scroll side...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.
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