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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
Monumental Pair of Antique Cast Stone Fruit and Flower Baskets
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental pair of antique cast stone fruit and flower baskets. Lovely aged patina to these beautiful detailed bouquets. These incredible garden ornam...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Cement

Pair of Cast Iron Putti Figures
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of cast iron putti figures. Early to mid-20th century, great untouched patina.
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Fine Neoclassical Alabaster Figure of a Water Maiden Lighted on a Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine alabaster figure of a water maiden on a pedestal. The single globe lamp is of a draped female water bearer with a lighted street pole behind her st...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pair of Italian gardens urns made in agglomeration of sand of stones, stone sable add to the cement. The result is a mixture very strong ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Pair of Cast Iron Urn Shaped Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique English cast iron urn planters in the neoclassical style. Some losses to the applied designs. Please view all photos. Very good original condition.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Three Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze and Rose Granite Corinthian Columns After The Model by Pierre Gouthière. Each acanthus leaf to the capitals individually cast. The qu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Glazed Ferneries
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19/20th Cent) blue and white glazed terra-cotta rectangular planters/ferneries raised on a Pair of scroll pedestals with cupids and garlands in relief.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Adam Copper Outdoor Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Adam style (18/19th Cent) copper outdoor urns with floral top finial on square base.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper

Neoclassical Greek Goddess of Summer Life-Size Marble Statue Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large Antique Neoclassical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and highly detailed antique stained glass window circa 1900 of French or Italian origin depicting a neoclassical scene. This is one of four similar windows we are sellin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

Large French 19th Century Parcel Silver &Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Man & Woman
Located in New York City, NY
Important French 19th century multi figural bronze sculpture of a male and female, in a warm brown patina with unusual and rare parcel gilt and silver intricate decoration. Depictin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Floral Andirons with Scroll Legs. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron andirons with foliate petals, centered acanthus plinths, and terminating on hand chased scrolled legs. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

pair of Italian 19th century Mahogany, Giltwood and Marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Giltwood and white Carrara marble pedestals. Each most unique pedestal is raised by e...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS Probably Italian, circa late 19th century Item # 403HRY18X This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Scagliola

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent pair of English neoclassical revival garden urns or jardinières crafted from cast iron. The urns are decorated with Greco-Roman figures with a fluted column base. Beautif...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Finish Ceramic Fluted Columns – Decorative Pedestals, English
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of classical elegance to your décor with this striking mid-century pair of ceramic columns. Finished in a rich bronze tone, these decorative accents feature a fluted desi...
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Collection of Four Neoclassical Columns in Istrian Stone
Located in London, GB
A collection of four neo-classical columns in Istrian stone. The moulded base surmounted by fluted shafts with finely carved Corinthian capitals to top. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Early 20th C. French Cast Stone Bacchian Figural Garden Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, terrace, or entryway with this charming pair of antique French cast stone planters. Crafted in France circa 1920, each rectangular jardinière is carved on all four...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Decorative Antique Neoclassical Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative antique fire mantel dates from the late 1800s and encompasses a mixture of styles from across the ages. The composition moul...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

Neoclassical Cast Iron Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
Cast in the late-19th century, this rectangular iron planter features an urn and swag motif on the front and back. Perfect for outdoor or indoor use. Two drain holes.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Exuberant American Painted Plaster Corinthian Capital, Faux Marble Base and Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
the lively capital with out-scrolled acanthus leaves all resting on a separate wooden base; with later base
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Patinated Bronze fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rouge de Verone, Valence Pink marble and Patinated Bronze fountain. This exceptional fountain is raised by a soli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass Female Herm Autumn 58" Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass "Female Herm," Autumn 58" Garden Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 58" H x 20" W x 14" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and patinated Bronze fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and patinated Bronze fountain. This charming fountain is raised on a triangular shaped base...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Sunburst Monstrance
Located in Essex, MA
Large neoclassical Italian giltwood sunburst on original large base. Monstrance. Sun rays and palmettes. Parcel gilt column with rayed being eye. Illuminati symbolism.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "I'll only mark your sunny hours"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading, "Let others tell of storms and showers, I'll only mark your sunny hours." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.88"W x 8.88"D x 4.5"H ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French weight-driven roasting jack made of wrought iron, wood, rope and brass. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The mechanism...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal from the early 20th century, with an associated square granite top, above an ionic column, on a square plinth. The pedestal is a b...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Large and Distinct Pair of Andirons in Brass with Birds 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Large and Distinct Pair of Andirons in Brass Late 19th Century. A very impressive pair of large andirons or fire dogs in patinated brass and wrought iron. Great and very distinct de...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Marble Planter, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Planter out of white marble, standing on a square plinth with a conical foot and a large dish with gadrooned wall and cymatium frieze on the rim.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Italian Neoclassical Marble Figural Statue Standing on Circular Plinth, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical marble figural robed statue standing on circular plinth, Early 19th century
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Rare Cast-Iron Torchère – Barbezat / Val d’Osne Foundry, circa 1880
Located in NICE, FR
Rare Cast-Iron Torchère – Barbezat / Val d’Osne Foundry, France, circa 1880 After designs by Mathurin Moreau Elegant cast-iron torchère produced around 1880 by the renowned Barbezat...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble Birdbath/Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Sienna and Vert Antique marble birdbath/planter. The planter is raised by a mottl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

19th Century Pair of English Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestals by Trollope
By Trollope & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ormolu-mounted pedestals by Trollope & Sons Constructed using rich mahogany, the pair of pedestals of square cross section on plinth supports, of slight taper form with...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu

Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.  
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Limestone

“Florentine” Design Attributed Vintage Rare Sofa With Orig Black Cushions
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This vintage (puchased by original owners early 1990) was sold to us as a Brown Jordan "Florentine" patio set but can not be authenticated or sold as Brown Jordan as it is not labele...
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1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Large Cast Stone Planter With Lion Heads And Garlands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large cast stone planter with center weep hole, decorated with prominent lion's heads and fruit garlands, egg and dart border. Dimensions: 23 1/2" W, 18 1/2" H Condition: Please se...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Woman & Child
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bronze sculpture, depicting a woman and child from classical times. This was likely made in central Europe around the 1930-50...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

An antique Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece (over 200 years old)
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique late 18th/ early 19th century Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy around the year 1800. The exquisitely carve...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

Large French Neoclassical Rouge Marble Bronze Rams Head Urn Planters - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Large Vintage French Neoclassical Style Rouge Marble Bronze Rams Head Ormolu Urn Plan...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Weathered Cast Statue of Michelangelo's David A lovely piece for the garden
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Cast Statue of Michelangelo's David A lovely piece for the garden, a full body statue celebrating “David”, holding his slingshot over his left shoulder The State is weat...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Monumental York Stone Carving After the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A huge, weathered York stone carving of a neoclassical or Roman figure on horseback after the antique 6th century BC Greek Parthenon Frieze. Spanning approximately 1.9 x 1.2 m (6ft x...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a central bar, also of solid brass. The overall design is neo-classical and dates to the Napoleon III period of the mid-to-late 19th Century. The piece appears to have been cleaned regularly, with only modest amounts of soot accumulating in the center directly in front of the firebox. The classical details are handsomely set off by unadorned surfaces, making this antique fireplace fender...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Cobalt Blue Porcelain Column With Marble Top
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a cobalt blue Roman Tuscan shaped column with round black marble top. The column is adorned with several gilt rings around it at different levels from the top to the base.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

19th Century Cast Iron Marble-Top Bistro Table with Swedish Coat of Arms
Located in Copenhagen, K
Charming iron cast table, with a crowned emblem with three royal Swedish crowns on blue background on each side.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of large marble "Grand Tour" Pietra Dura specimen marble obelisks Each in Italian specimen marble on bases.  
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Chimneypiece by Robert Adam in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare chimneypiece by Robert Adam. This chimneypiece is an exciting new discovery. Commissioned by General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) for the eating room of his Londo...
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1760s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Vintage Neoclassical Style Roman Column Stand/Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 20th Century Neoclassical Roman Style Column Stand/Pedestal This ornate Italian pedestal has a beautiful acanthus leaf capital and a mythical scene carved on the column face. The pillar's figural scene contains many cherub putti and gods on chariots. The pedestal would be a perfect stand for...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

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

French White Cast-iron Classical Statue of Diana de Gabii
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine cast-iron figure of Diana de Gabii, the Goddess standing next to a tree trunk and draped in robes, on its integral base. This model of Diana is one of many replicas derived f...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical, Winged Angel On Pillow, Alabaster Statue on Pedestal, Italy, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Winged Angel On Pillow, Alabaster Statue on Pedestal, Italy, 1920s This exquisite alabaster figure depicts a winged angel or child sitting gracefully on a pillow, gazin...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

19th Century Pair of French Carved Weathered Outdoor Vases with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio with this elegant pair of antique outdoor planters filled with fruits and flowers. Carved in France, circa 1880, and built of concrete, each stone jardinière stands ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room. The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical 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 French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand In the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of fireplace tools on stand is all made of brass. It is ornated with brass duck heads. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

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