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Rococo Contemporary Art

ROCOCO STYLE

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

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Style: Rococo
Sculptural Canvas Relief with a 17th Century Florence Fragment by Elena Rousseau
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with fresco plaster, g...
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17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Paste, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Sculpted Canvas with a 17th Century Florence Fragment by Elena Rousseau
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment titled "Torch IV" by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with...
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17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

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Paste, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Sculptural Canvas with a 17th Century Florence Fragment by Elena Rousseau
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with fresco plaster, g...
Category

17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Paste, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Sculptural Canvas with Sapphires, 18th Century Italian Fragment & 24k Gold Leaf
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas with an 18th century Italian giltwood fragment, raw sapphires, and 24k gold leaf. The sculpted canvas is molded together with gesso, marble paste, gilding wax, oils, green earth, and ash on board. The original 18th century giltwood Italian fragment is molded into the sculptural canvas to create a dynamic relief sculpture. It is painted with 24 karat gold leaf and adorned with raw sapphires. The piece was created by the artist Elena Rousseau...
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18th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural Canvas Relief with a 17th Century Florence Fragment by Elena Rousseau
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with the canvas Mate...
Category

17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Paste, Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Sculptural Relief with a 17th Century Florence Fragment by Elena Rousseau
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with fresco plaster,...
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17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Paste, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Ash, Paint

Sculptural Canvas with a 17th Century Italian Fragment and 24k Gold Leaf
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas with a 17th century Italian giltwood fragment and 24k gold leaf. The sculpted canvas is molded together with gesso, gilding wax, marble paste, green earth, Italian dark ochre, and ash on board. The original 17th century Italian fragment is molded into the sculptural canvas to create a dynamic relief sculpture. It is painted with 24 karat gold leaf. The piece was created by the artist Elena Rousseau for Interi. Together all the elements create a romantic, elegant, and contemporary yet classic work...
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17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sculptural Canvas with a 17th Century Italian Giltwood Fragment & 24k Gold Leaf
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural canvas with a 17th century Italian giltwood fragment and 24k gold leaf. The sculpted canvas is molded together with gesso, gilding wax, marble paste, green earth, Italian dark ochre, and ash on board. The original 17th century Italian fragment is molded into the sculptural canvas to create a dynamic relief sculpture. It is painted with 24 karat gold leaf. The piece was created by the artist Elena Rousseau for Interi. Together all the elements create a romantic, elegant, and contemporary yet classic work...
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17th Century American Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

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Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Chalcedony Rosettes
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian scroll fragment with chalcedony rosettes on a hand painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold powders used by restorers in Italy. The powd...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment and Chalcedony Rosette Wall Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A wall-mounted sculpture using an 18th century Italian gold distressed fragment with geode slices, chalcedony rosettes, crystal quartz points, and kyanite on a hand painted gallery 1...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Gold-Plated Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with gold-plated crystals on a hand painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold powders used by restorers in Italy in the 18th and 19th century. The powders coordinate with the gold-plated crystals and fragment piece. These powders are no longer available. The 18th century fragment originally came from a church in Liguria. The Italian artifact...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with gold leaf shells and gold-plated crystals on a hand painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold leaf powders used by restorers in Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are no longer available. The powders coordinate with the gold leaf shells. The 18th century fragment is originally from Liguria. The Italian artifact...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Elestial Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian scroll fragment with elestial quartz crystals on a hand-painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold powders ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Tangerine Quartz
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with tangerine quartz crystal points on a hand painted gallery 1-inch canvas. The canvas is distressed with gold powders...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rococo Contemporary Art

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Gold Leaf

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Rococo contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo contemporary art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with canvas, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo contemporary art made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original contemporary art, popular names associated with this style include and Interi. 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 $1,238 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $5,560.

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