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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
Period: 19th Century
Louis XVI-Style Bronze Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cherubs representing the gods Cupid and Mercury, indicated by their respective bow and winged helmet, sit atop this charming pair of French chenets, or fireplace andirons. Crafted of...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical stone column with fluted shaft and profiled base on stone ashlar (H: 43 cm). Very nice natural patina.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Urns with Anthemion Relief
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base below the circular support with most decorative mottled wrap...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

An Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base with most decorative wrap around mottled bands. The circular...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Corinthian Capital, Glazed Ceramic, Canada/U.S., Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Architectural Corinthian Capital - glazed cast ceramic composition - Canada or United States - late 19th century. Good antiq...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Antique French 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French Signed Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Bouhon Fres" Dore bronze. Finely chased. With flame motif Garland of flowers, bow and arrow and quiver.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in France, this handsome grisaille overdoor painting is from the neoclassical period, circa 1815. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting ...
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1810s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Canvas

Pair of 19thC Cast Stone & Shell with Bas Relief Tall Jardineres Planters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast stone & shell tall Jardineres with females lounging cast in the stone. From the latter part of the 19th century and in excellent antique condition. Pair is 38.5...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone, Iron

Stone Greek God Pan Garden Statue Term Style
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pan, one of the oldest Greek Gods, is depicted here in Portland limestone in tall term-style. Associated with nature, woodlands and pasturelands, this Pan garden statue...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period. The fireback is made o...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters, Property of a Lady, 1880s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters or Jardinières A stunning pair of Neoclassical Urn or Planters on Pedestal Bases. Direct from a New Canaan CT Mansion of an Lady come this stunning pair of Garden Urns. Each massive urn sits upon a pedestal base having Lion busts...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Judgement of Paris' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the Judgement of Paris. Neoclassical period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Corinthian Capital, Glazed Ceramic, Canada/U.S., Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Architectural Corinthian Capital - glazed cast ceramic composition - Canada or United States - late 19th century. Good antiq...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Neo-classical Egg and Dart Vintage Iron Urn on Plinth
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The combination of the egg-and-dart motif, Ionic columns, and festive garlands give this freshly painted urn and plinth set a distinctly Classical feel. Re-popularized during the Neo-classical design age, beginning in the late 1700s and continuing today, the motifs on this urn and plinth call back to a time of Greek and Roman grandeur. The Campana (or Bell) shaped urn gained popularity in the early 1800s when they were praised for their tasteful shape, and as Downing (1815–52) stated, "There are few objects that may, with so much good effect, be introduced into the scenery of pleasure grounds, surrounding a tasteful villa, as the vase in its many varied forms.” These forms come together in an urn and plinth set that would be right at home in your serene and stately garden...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Composite Stone Pedestal
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

18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron with a brass handle. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Classic Stately Mott Garden Urn Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous neoclassical style 19th century iron urn stamped Mott Iron Works with classic detailing and grey patina. Married to a plinth by a different maker. ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Carved Fireplace Surround
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-19th Century French neoclassical carved fireplace surround is the perfect choice to create a stunning visual focal point in your favorite...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Lion Andirons Chenets with Fender, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Lion Andirons Chenets with Fender - 3 pc set. Item features adjustable length, cast bronze reclining lio...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Scagliola Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square Sienna like Scagliola base below a beautiful stepped white Carr...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola

Large Antique Architectural Trompe L'oeil Framed Ceiling Mural
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental antique American architectural ceiling fresco art design decorative building element, framed in a later carved giltwood shadowbox style frame. ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plexiglass, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Polished Iron Garden Urn Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880 in the neoclassical style, the antique planters have a stately, elegant style. Each round vase stands on a circular base over foot, and features a flared...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Neoclassical Rouge Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal, Bronze Mounts, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers rouge onyx construction with square display over turned and foliate cast bronze banded Doric column, raised on square block base, c1...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Bronze

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

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Brass, Iron

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urn with Putti in Relief
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A footed urn with relief decoration of putti in high relief cavorting in a landscape as gardeners. They carry a planter with a tree, basket and garlands of flowers. An urn on a pedes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Pillars/Pedestals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of tall Neoclassical style white painted with partial gilt pillars/pedestals resting on a concave tripartite platform.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century German neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Small Steel Grey Cast-Iron Urns
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of small cast-iron urns, each body of bulbous, semi-lobed form, the flared rims and circular integral bases ornamented with egg and dart motif, marked “Deville Paillette & Cie...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Large Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of neoclassical large Val d’Osne cast iron urns with decorative snake motifs. Exquisite tones of brown rust and gorgeous patina. Wonderful scale insi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Early American Canonball Brass Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a beautiful pair of early American solid brass andirons. Large pieces! Possibly made in or around Virginia, circa 1820-1830. Often referred to as 'Canonball' andirons, ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by a fine square black base with a fine circular...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Neoclassical English Mantelpiece with Carved Eagle to Center
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical English pine fireplace. The frieze with well carved eagle centrepiece, juxtaposed by stop flutes and panels. Vitruvian scrolls running beneath. The jambs with tapered ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Large 18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Vert Campan marble pedestals. Each column is raised by a square Vert Campan base below a mottled cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Georgian Period Neoclassical Style Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique neo-classical style marble chimneypiece from the late Georgian period. The tapering pilasters are inlaid with panels of Scottish Isla Rosa Tiree marble and overlaid with ...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly stunning pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble pedestals. The square tapered pair of pedestals are raised by square mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. T...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Alabaster

Very Fine Large 19th Century Carved Marble Urns, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine pair of hand-carved Carrera marble urns. Over sized and intricately designed with a carved rim and the body with large sunflowers and o...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Porphyry Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble and porphyry columns. Each column has a square Vert Antico base below the mottled white Carrara and Sienna marble plinth. Each central solid red porphyry column is decorated by a white Carrara marble circular mottled base and capital. At the top of each column is an elegant ornamental green porphyr urn. Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and other objects. The word “porphyry” comes from the Latin word for purple, which was the color of nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. In the year 18 AD, the Roman Legionaire Caius Cominius discovered a beautiful purple stone in the eastern desert of Egypt. It was a deep purple color with flecks of larger white crystals and was perfect for carving. This porphyry quickly became the most prestigious stone for the elite of Rome and Byzantium. For centuries the Romans quarried this treasured stone...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Green Marble Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. green marble columns. Each elegant column is raised on a square white Carrara marble base with a mottled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Rouge Marble Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. rouge marble pedestal columns. Each column is raised by a square base with a fine mottled border. The elegant lightly taper...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a good...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite columns. Each circular column is raised by a square base below a mottled socle pedestal. The columns d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Solid Marble Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid marble column. The column is raised by a square white Carrara marble base with a fine and m...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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