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Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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
300 Portuguese Azulejos tiles / Henry the navigator / by Cardoso signed
Located in WEERT, NL
300 Portuguese Azulejos tiles / Henry the navigator / by Jorge Cardoso / Ceramic Constancia 1996 signed. Hand crafted panel.
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Set of TWO Framed Prints of Citrus Fruit Study from originals of 1886, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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2 French Neoclassical Style Red Lacquer Wall Hanging Panels Gold Urns & Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Group of Landscapes by Georges Rouault in 22 Karat Gilt Lowy Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage, Stormy Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage West coast seascape by an unknown artist. Waves are crashing against a rocky shore, with beautiful sky. The painting is signed by this talen...
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20th Century Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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2003 Plein Air Oil on Masonite "Snow at Pigeon Cove" - Eugene J. Quinn Jr.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Eugene J. Quinn Jr. (American, 20th/21st c.). A plein air oil on Masonite titled, "Snow at Pigeon Cove". Signed and dated "Eugene J. Quinn, Jr., '03" at lower right. Painted at Pigeon Cove in Rockport...
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Malcolm Furlow Signed Serigraph Print American Rodeo Cowboy Bucking Bronco Horse
Located in Dayton, OH
"Signed and framed serigraph print by Malcolm Furlow, featuring a cowboy riding a bucking horse covered in the stars and stripes of the American flag. “...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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French Cashmere Shawl "Kosmima" by Hermès, circa 1994
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful Hermès cashmere and silk shawl 52 x 52 “KOSMIMA”, 1994. This Hermès shawl is signed J. Abadie (Julie Abadie). Great Hermès...
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Claude Adrian Caponnetto Carboncino Opera Unica Grande, Art Special Price
By Capon-degué
Located in Foggia, FG
Jean Claude Caponnetto Opera Unica - Art - Tecnica: Dipinto su Cartoncino, Carboncino su cartoncino con cornice in legno Anno: 1970 Misure: Cm 220 x cm 160.
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1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Carbon Fiber

Original Clair Seglem Still Life Fruit Painting of Fruit on Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A landscape still life painting of fruit and white vessels on a table. Measures: 13" x 17.5". This lovely painting depicts deep purple plums and green pears sitting upon a table. A w...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Paint, Paper

Juan Archuleta Gates and Garden Painting
Located in Stamford, CT
Juan Archuleta gates and garden painting. Well done in a fine custom gilt frame from a fine New Jersey private. collection. Juan S.E. Archuleta, Bor...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Reynolds Beal Impressionist Oil on Canvas USS Utah Rockport Mass
By Reynolds Beal
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine impressionist oil on canvas by the well celebrated Reynolds Beal. Dated 1928 on verso and signed. The reverse bearing the Estate Stamp and Catalog page information. The USS Utah at Rockport Mass...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Donna Schuster “Mother and Child” Watercolor, Pencil and Gouache
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donna schuster (1883-1953) “Mother and Child” watercolor, pencil and gouache within a giltwood carved frame and protective glass. Signed ‘Donna Schuster’ (Lower Right), circa 1920-19...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Glass, Wood

Donna Schuster “Nude Bathers” Watercolor, Pencil and Gouache
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donna Schuster (1893-1953) “Nude Bathers” watercolor, pencil and gouache within a giltwood carved frame and protective glass. Signed ‘Donna Schuster’ (Lower Right), circa 1920-1930. ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Contemporary Art

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Glass, Wood

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Neoclassical contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical contemporary art 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 contemporary art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical contemporary art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original contemporary art, popular names associated with this style include Capon-degué, Georges Rouault, Hermès, and Maitland Smith. 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 contemporary art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $414 and tops out at $36,500 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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