Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
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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Antique Coalport Porcelain Platter Red Chrysanthemum Pattern England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite Coalport porcelain platter was hand-painted in England circa 1820.
It features the Red Chrysanthemum pattern, which showcases a bold, Imari-style design.
The intricate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Russian Ormolu & Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works
St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 1...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
English Flow Blue Ceramic Decorative Trinket Dish by Enoch Wedgwood - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early flow blue ceramic trinket dish or catchall by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall). This dish is created from a sturdy creamy white ceramic. It is deco...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass Footed Center Bowl, EAPG Compote, Serving Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Larger Fenton milk glass bowl stands on a short pedestal foot and is decorated with a hobnail pattern on the bowl exterior. Great ruffled edge. Marke...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Milk Glass
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Pottery Bowls
By American Sponge Ware Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Bowls. This fine collection of blue spongeware pottery bowls are in good condition and sold as a group.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Black Basalt Wedgwood Jewelry Vessel Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English basalt Wedgwood vessel in black and white stoneware, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Vessel is black basalt stoneware with applied white jasper neoclassical deco...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th Century
A refined and sculptural small pedestal bowl carved from richl...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders plates Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate.
Norman Rockwell 1976 Limited Edition Fine China collector plate by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Enlish Porcelain Bowl with Neoclassical Decoration Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain bowl was hand-painted at Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820.
The bowl features vibrant colors: orange triangles filled with black semicircles and...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
The almost identical one is also available AC851.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece
Later 20th century
A substantial centerpiece beautifully cast in patinated bronze, the graceful form with a pierced white crackel glazed body, raised on oval scalloped...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Signed Georg Drewes German Neoclassical Silver & Cut Glass Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Neoclassical footed basket or confectionary stand.
By Georg Drewes.
In solid silver with a cut glass insert.
Comprising a solid silver stand with a split swing handle abov...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt & White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Tray / coaster with motif by renowned swedish sculpture Carl Milles, GAB, 1967.
Located in Stockholm, SE
The tray / coaster with motif of 'Vindarnas Lek' ('Play of the Winds') features Neptune with his trident, riding a hippocampus, accompanied by an array of oceanic creatures, includi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver
Genuine Redmon Woven Wicker Picnic Basket with Tabletop in Red and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A red woven wicker picnic basket with metal handles, wood lid, and short tabletop for serving drinks or sandwiches. Created from woven red and br...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Tray / Vide Poche in solid bronze, putto with fish, Ystad Brons, Swedish Grace
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative tray / vide-poche with sculpture depicting putto / child seated on and playing with fish.
In solid bronze, with hallmarks: Ystad Brons, Sweden, Bronze.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Olive Green Neoclassical Tole Cache Pot, Made In Italy
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage olive green, black and gold highlighted, gold stenciled tin / toleware planter resting on lion paw feet with ring handles. Beautiful regency design with an acanthus leaf bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Tin
Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Style, Late 19th c
By Wedgewood
Located in New York, NY
An antique Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white oblong jewelry dish in the Neoclassical Style, circa late-19th century, England. Piece has a ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
English 19th Century Papier Mâché Gilt and Painted Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous English Papier Mâché gilt and polychrome tray with hand-painted floral motifs, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Paper
Tiffany & Co. Antique Neoclassical Bronze Compote Dish or Tazza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Neoclassical or Grand Tour style bronze compote dish or tazza
By Tiffany & Co.
Paris, France, Early 20th Century
Measures: 7"W x 7"D x 5.75"H.
Good original vi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Tall Pair Of Vintage Display Bowls, American, Glass, Jardiniere, Candle Stands
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall pair of vintage display bowls. An American, glass and composite jardiniere or decorative table centrepiece, dating to the turn of the millennium.
Decorative display b...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Resin
Vintaged Patinated Bronze Bowl Designed By Just Andersen, Made in Sweden.
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful patinated bronze shallow bowl designed by Just Andersen. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was an internationally renowned designer of metal objects. Andersen is best known for h...
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1930s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Fluted Marble Tazzas, 19th Century Italian Neoclassical
Located in El Monte, CA
A stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical tazzas hand carved from exquisite marble in amber and reddish hues with unique patterning throughout. The detailed fluting and level of polish...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
Pale Blue Jasperware Bowl, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In solid slate blue jasper, with inlaid foot; decorated with numerous reliefs typical of the period. Engine turned decoration and lapidary polished interior.
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Ma...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neo-Classical Grand Tour Style Ram’s Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical Grand Tour ram’s head form stirrup cup. The composition is pottery with an almost bisque-like finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Antique Wedgwood Creamware Charger Geometric Border England Circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant Wedgwood charger was made in England in the late 18th century, circa 1785.
Crafted from creamware, the charger features a meticulously painted geometric border composed of orange and black flowerheads set within a lattice of fine black lines. Each flowerhead is centered in a diamond-shaped cell, creating a repeating pattern that radiates rhythm and precision. The inner field is left undecorated, emphasizing the clean form and enhancing the visual impact of the border.
The simplicity of the cream-colored ground paired with the precise hand-painting along the rim reflects the neoclassical restraint and balance that defined Wedgwood’s aesthetic...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Creamware
Antique Worcester Porcelain Dish England Circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant late 18th-century Worcester Porcelain dish is fluted and decorated along the border with a beautiful string of leaves painted in light green, purple, and gilt.
The simpl...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
American Vintage Heavy Hand Molded Crystal Glass Clear Art Glass Bowl Fostoria
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern hand molded crystal glass clear bowl by Fostoria.
Can be used as a bowl, centerpiece or to serve your favorite candy.
Makers Mark under the bowl.
A-652-335
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
By Moser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
Czechoslovakia as we knew it - prior to recent partition - was formed after the breakup of the Austr...
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20th Century Czech Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Orange Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a bold orange leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Staffordshire Blue & White Marbleized Neoclassical Footbath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Staffordshire Blue & White Marbleized Neoclassical Footbath
A generously scaled 19th-century English footbath in the rare and visually arresting blue and white ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Alabaster Marble Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A European alabaster marble jewelry dish, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Europe (Italy or Spain.) Dish is round; a great piece to hold small items or jewelry (d...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece
with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Clear Bohemia Glass Bowl, Poland
By Lalique
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown clear crystal glass small bowl, spike rim freeform crystal.
Crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with five ribbed points.
Could be used as a vide poche or decorative shelf accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and finely hand-carved pair of grand-tour period neoclassical style Carrara marble covered bowls/centerpieces. Each piece is of oval form with...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Austrian Bronze & Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket
Austria, circa early 20th century
Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Silver Plate Metal Bowl or Vide Poche, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of bowls or Vide Poche is in silver plate. It has been made in France during circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket.
Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Tôle
Traditional Round Ceramic Decorative Horse Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A timeless round ceramic decorative horse plate. This piece will be wonderful hanging on a wall, or used as a catchall or trinket dish on a coffee table. It has scalloped gold edges ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls.
In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border.
Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Creamware
Vintage Bradford Exchange Titanic Collectable Plates Gift
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Set Of 4 Titanic Plates.
These 'Queen of Ocean' plates were made circa 1999s, and they are highly colle...
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20th Century Central American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Dresden Porcelain, Adolf Hamann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Russian Silver & Cut Glass Swing-Handled Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Russian silver and cut glass swing-handled basket
Russia, circa 1880
Stamped in a rectangular cartouche. 875 grade
Immerse yourself in the opulence of 19th-century Rus...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail
Circa mid 20th century
Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
By Josiah Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810.
It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Earthenware
English Traditional Framed Ceramic and Brass Decorative Horse Plate or Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An English Traditional ceramic equestrian horse plate with a brass frame. The ceramic plate in the center features a traditional hunt scene with three hors...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl.
By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820.
With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Classical Style Painted Wastebasket or Planter, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket, planter.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Tan Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With soft creamy mushroom tan leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Longaberger, Meissen Porcelain, and Capodimonte. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $829.