Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Verde Ranocchia Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Verde Ranocchia marble pedestal. This gorgeous pedestal is raised by an octagonal stepped base with rounded edges. The...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century French chenets, gilded bronze, in the neoclassical taste, each with large flaming classical urn with Satyr mask hand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Andirons, Bronze and Iron, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of andirons. Blued and gilt bronze, iron. XIX century.
Andirons for fireplace decorated, in the pieces on the sides and in the center of...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Appliques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved. In great condition for their age. In the form of capitols.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
A Large Carved Wood & Gesso Fireplace by Gillows of London & Lancaster
Located in Southall, GB
A large hand carved and gesso fire place with over mantle, faux painted marble columns and frieze. With central plaque with Adams urn and foliate detail , th...
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1820s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster, Softwood
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Roman Brèche Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very important French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Roman Brèche marble mantel. The jambs are decorated with impressive paws below a fluted scrolled design. The mantel has a rectangular shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
A Beautifully Executed Neoclassical Chimneypiece in Statuary & Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A Late 18th Century Beautifully Executed Neoclassical Chimneypiece in Statuary and Convent Siena Marbles.
The central tablet depicts an exceptionally well carved putto driving a cha...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Atheniennes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of neoclassical style paint decorated atheniennes.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Glazed Terra Cotta Lion Garden Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian fern or drinks stand or garden seat crafted in terra cotta depicting an ancient stylized lion, decorated in a classic white glaze, now crackled.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and impressive pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brocatelle d'Espagne marble pedestal columns. The columns are raised by thick square bases and mottled circul...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Lead Garden Planters
By Robert Adam
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous pair of lead urns based on the design of the British Georgian architect Robert Adam.
Neoclassical in design with fluted decoration to the sides and base.
The urns are he...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Neoclassical Style Marble Fireplace in Palladian Manner
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing statuary and Connemara marble neoclassical style chimneypiece made in the Palladian manner. The wide stepped shelf rests above a band of substantial dentil carving, beneath which lies a Connemara marble frieze centred with a large statuary...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Grey Wash Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century English grey wash pine fireplace. This striking fire mantel dates from the 1870s and is stylishly decorated with repeating Greek key details across the frieze...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
18th Century Georgian Antique Fireplace in the Manner of Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian neoclassical chimneypiece in the manner of Robert Adam carved in white statuary marble with yellow Sienna marble inlay. The ...
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Painted Neoclassical Style Antique Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A period neoclassical style antique pine Georgian fire mantel dating from circa 1780 with a more recent coat of gold paint. This striking surround is han...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Neoclassical Style Antique Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful neoclassical style antique solid oak fireplace, decoratively carved with charming bell flowers and anthemion along the frieze. This late Victorian era fireplace will make...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed Italian buff terracotta fireplace is a rare and unique find. Beautifully crafted in buff terracotta, it is a highly ornate fire surround with carved embellishments thr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Italian Bronze Flanking Lion and Griffon Foliage Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze flanking perched lion and griffon foliage andirons, Mid-19th century.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Italian Silver over Bronze Urn Finial Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian silver over bronze andirons with decorative urn finials, flanking tapered columns with ribbon and floral swags, gadrooned plinths, matching finial blocked log stops, ...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Carved and Ebonized Wooden Urn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early 19th century neoclassical carved and ebonized wooden urn.
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1820s Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Dutch polychrome tile picture, painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese, depicting a mantel clock with two cupids. The tiles with authentic hand-painted black numbers F1-F...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faience
An 18th Century Neoclassical Marble Chimneypiece with Spanish Brocatelle Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Finely Carved 18th Century Chimneypiece of Neoclassical Design in White Statuary Marble with Spanish Brocatelle Inlays
From the Collection of Will Fisher at Jamb, L...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Poly Chromed Medallion Andirons w/ Log Stops 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt figural mask wrought iron and poly chromed medallion andirons with flanking gilt foliage and painted ball finials, decorative scrolled gilt foliage iron work, ce...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian mid 19th century Neo-Classical st Rain Forest marble Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and high quality pair of Italian mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rain Forest marble and Ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a ri...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
The central tablet depicts the three Graces disarming Cupid. The scene is after a painting by the Neoclassical painter Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807). The Graces steal and break Cupid...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gesso, Pine
Pair of Basket Form Jardinieres
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French, neoclassical basket-form jardinieres with ribbon decoration and an arrow form base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Pink Granite Urn-Form Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
large scale pink granite urn-form jardiniere, 19th century France, mounted on a custom nickel plated base with Greek Key detail and ball feet on a custom made black marble plinth, Fr...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Marble
Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century polychromed terracotta pair of Angels. The pedestals shown in the photos are not included.
Measurements:
Angels figure: 69 cm (23,6...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance.
Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized.
The massive consoles...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Neoclassical English Statuary and Siena Marble Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English statuary and Sienna marble fireplace in the neoclassical style. The finely carved jambs with Athenian foliage and urns surmounted by carved end blockings. The ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
French, 19th Century, Neo-Classical St. Onyx and Ormolu Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. onyx and ormolu pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square onyx base with elegant cut corners and a mottled design with fine...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
19th Century Rosé Boréal Pillar
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Rosé Boréal pillar in the form of a classical column. The solid cylindrical barrel, in a blush coloured Rosé Boréal stone rests on a squared base of black marble.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble
Superb George III Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel of the Roman Doric Order
Located in London, GB
In white statuary and Spanish Brocatelle marbles; The design attributed to Sir William Chambers (1723-1796), architect to the King, circa 1765-1770.
The tiered shelf with egg and dart, (symbolic of good and evil) moulding, above the frieze, which is centered with a rectangular tablet, superbly sculpted with a Bucranium mask of an ox skull. This has horns and a jeweled decoration adorns the skull above the eyes, the horns are draped with bunched, knotted ribbons, which hold swags of tied bell flowers, the other end of which are secured and fall from circular, flower decorated paterae. This is flanked by Brocatelle panels and recessed, statuary end blockings. The jambs with pilaster Brocatelle uprights, flanked by statuary out grounds with scrolling volutes decorated with sprigs of foliage. The opening with moulded edge, the whole raised on foot blocks.
The Doric Order...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
English Neo-Classical Brass and Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English brass, steel and iron firegrate, in the manner of Robert Adam, the pierced serpentine apron with applied oval paterae, the basket and front legs surmounted...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Black Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble with – as menti...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Impressive Brass & Steel Neo-Classical Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive brass and steel firebasket in the Georgian style. The gunmetal legs with engraving throughout, featuring Athenian leaf and drapery, surmounted by engraved urn ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Architectural Model of a Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting mid 19th century architectural model of a cistern sculpted in limestone, possibly Bath stone, carved into an elongated oval form. Beautifully weathered and of good scale, this carved limestone sculpture...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Neoclassic Noir De Mazy Black Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Neoclassical French Carrara White Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very robust full circulation fireplace in Carrara marble. It is a rare style that comes into its own in most Dutch mansions in terms of size and style.
The mantelpiece is characte...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood and Alabaster Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. patinated wood, giltwood and Alabaster pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by an elegant triangular base with concave sides, giltwood feet and Fine mottled wrap around bands. The lightly curved supports display fluted designs and unique and most decorative bird feet...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. faux painted Porphyry marble Scagliola columns. Each column is raised by a fine circular mottled base below the straight cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Iron
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Gris St. Anne Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Gris St. Anne marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by impressive scrolled fluted jambs with block supports and handsome r...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Neo-Classical St. 19th Century Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian neo-classical st. 19th century marble pedestals. The pair are raised by square Rouge Royal marble plinth with a mottled top edge. Above is the recessed squ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century Statuary and Siena Fireplace of Neoclassical Design
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century statuary and Siena fireplace of late 18th century neoclassical design, the frieze with a statuary marble tablet decorated a classical...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble, Marble
Victorian Burnished Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Chimneypiece
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A very large and fine example of a Victorian burnished cast iron Coalbrookdale chimney piece in the Georgian neoclassical manner of Robert Adam. The decorative urn on the freeze bene...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Brass Fireplace Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very detailed 3-piece English brass set. Very unusual.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Irish Neoclassical Statuary and Jasper Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Irish neoclassical statuary marble chimneypiece veneered with book-matched Jasper of exceptional quality, the central tablet ...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble, Marble
Neoclassical Late Georgian Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine brass and cast iron fire grate, in the George III style. The high shaped back with a central cartouche depicts a double headed eagle and shield, held by a man and a woman. The...
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Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A statuary and Siena marble chimney piece late 18th century; circa 1795.
With moulded shelf with rounded corners above the frieze which is centred with a tablet of a reclining godde...
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1790s British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Burl Maple and Bronze Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl maple and patinated bronze pedestals columns. Each handsome pedestal is raised by a striking pati...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Urn Vase Marble Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.
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20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
A Nineteenth Century Engraved Steel and Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate in the George III Neo-Classical style, with pierced serpentine fret and bold urn finials.
Dimensions: 73.5cm (29") High, 75cm...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Composite Stone Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. faux painted composite stone pedestal column. The column is raised by a circular base with a fine double mottled border and elegantl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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