French Decorative Objects

This is a gorgeous set of four Lanvin fragrance retail store display factice crystal bottles. This set was created solely for use as promotional advertising store displays. The assor...

French ceramic blue Vide Poche circa 1960s - in the style of Georges Jouve, Ruelland Large hand-shaped pocket organizer. Mid-century plaster enameled with glossy enamel circa 1960...

Albert ROZE (1861-1952, France) : "The Virgin of Albert" (Virgin of the Basilica of Albert or Our Lady of Brebières) Gilt bronze cast Early cast, signed 'Albt ROZE' Bears the foun...

Explore these exquisite French antique vases from 1830, designed as companion pieces for a mantel clock. Crafted with a mahogany veneer and adorned...

Bronze wall decoration representing an eagle with wide open wings made of bronze. There is signature JP at the back of both wings. France, circa 1900.

Early Emile Gallé vase in frosted and brown art glass carved with motifs in the form of foliage. Early 20th century. Measures: 23 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

Striking enameled vase by Camille Faure. Signed C. Faure, Limoges. Excellent condition consistent with age. Measures: 10.25" H x 5.5" W. One of the finest examples of French ...

A beautiful set of 2 antique candelabras in Gothic style. The candelabras each have room for three candles. Estimated origin and age: France, circa 1900. The candelabras are made of ...

A striking example of Baccarat’s legendary crystal craftsmanship, this elegant vase features deeply cut vertical facets that capture and refract light beautifully from every angle. T...

This vintage sterling silver shopping bag was handmade by Cartier. The boutique-style shopping bag is designed to stand upright and features two arched handles composed of thick-gau...

A Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Three-Light Candelabras – A Masterpiece of East and West This fabulous and large pair of 19th-century Louis XVI style orm...

A fascinating collection of French handblown glass display cloches, presented on a wooden stand that was formerly used as a tool in ironwork forging. The wooden stand bears historic...

This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...

20th century French Articulated Wooden Artists Lay Figure, Mannequin on stand Stunning wooden articulated lay figure from the 20th century in original condition. This item features...

This sculpture is a wig holder, made in the 1970s in France. It is a Female Head, in a brown color.

Elegant French bronze letter rack, late 19th century. The openwork design features intricate Gothic Revival motifs with stylized foliage, quatrefoils, and decorative details, complem...

Black panther on oak base signed L. Houzeaux Original Art Deco, France 1930s width: 65 cm Height: 20 cm Depth: 12,5 cm

Magnificent and Palatial size Louis XVI style Chinese Crackle Celadon Porcelain and French Ormolu Mounted Centerpiece/Jardenier attributed to Henry Dasson. The Chinese Celadon Porce...

Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base Height 2.5 inch...

Palace size antique Louis XVI style museum quality Carrara marble, Dore and patinated bronze sculptural mantel clock signed Mannheim a Paris 19th Century Centered enamel dial signed ...

French Art Nouveau Alabaster and Marble Bust of a Young Lady, France, ca. 1900 A beautiful French Art Nouveau sculpture dating from circa 1900, this elegant bust of a young lady is ...

This bronze is a figure of Cupid with his hands tied behind his back. The face is sweet with a demure smile. It was sculpted by the artist Denise Delayigne in France. It is 19th ce...

A stunning 19th century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock, of exceptional quality, this richly ornamented four-glass mantel clock is housed in a finely ...

Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat products are well-known all over the world. A  Large Art Nouveau Baccarat egelantier and leaf pattern ac...

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car. Highly detailed large glass depiction of a classic car with frosted tires and engine. Designed by Xavier F...

Large French Majolica grapes jardinière, circa 1880.

A beautiful early 20th Century cameo glass vase acid cut and etched with a deep red floral decoration against a yellow background. With a crescent moon at the openning of the vase. E...

A refined French Empire style gilt brass and cut crystal casket, dating from the 19th century. This elegant decorative box beautifully reflects the neoclassical vocabulary inspired b...

A Monumental, Richly Patinated Bronze Bust of Beethoven by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux (1854-1942) & Eugène Blot, Fondeur This magnificent sculpture powerfully captures the iconic co...

French Faience Wall Pocket Anchor signed FF Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890.  

This is a French Porcelain Sculpture of Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. It depicts the Virgin Mary standing up while holding a seated Baby Jesus with his arms opened up. Both of their ro...

This elegant baluster vase, crafted by the renowned Haviland porcelain manufacture in Limoges, is a striking example of French decorative art. Made from fine porcelain, the vase feat...

Art Nouveau figural woman table lamp. This beautiful petite lamp is a classic piece of Art Nouveau design. The nude woman graces with elegant the fron...

c1920's French Art Deco Frosted High Relief Table Vase. A beautiful vase from French Art Deco history.

Fabulous wooden rectangular frame with fantastic gilt. This wood frame will accommodate artwork 12x14 . Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print of oil painting wit...

An antique French candle holder made of hand crafted in Oakwood with small mirror inserts and a candle holder with plate, in good conditi...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

R & Y Augousti Paris France Shagreen Art Deco Style wooden jewelry box. Green and Black hues with a white edging. Diamond inlay shape on top of box. ...

Early 20th century Art Déco metal and black enamel compact vanity case with mirror and lipstick holder, France By: unknown Material: metal, enamel Technique: cast, molded, enameled,...

Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1930. Picture size: 5,5 cm x 8,5 cm. Hanging ring on the top for wall installation.

Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880. Picture size: 4,7 cm x 4,7 cm. Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderful bow a...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Tall vintage iron candlestick from France, 1940's. Tripod base with twisted stem detail. Iron shows nice age, patina, and some rust. Two available, one stands at a slant. Sold indivi...

Vase "Ronces" made in cased yellow opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful color. Height: 23.5 cm. Félix Marcilh...

French Art Deco bronze figure of dancing lady "Antinea, Queen of Hoggar" standing on 3 black marble steps in front of a wrought iron Gothic style gate (at...

This round and colorful antique planter was created in “Faïencerie de Gien," France, circa 1890. The large porcelain flower pot has intertwined snake handles, and features traditional Greek style motifs throughout. The sculptural, ceramic vase is decorated with hand painted traditional allegory motifs, including the Horn of plenty and lambrequin mantling decor. The elegant porcelain piece is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in the blue, white and yellow palette inside and out. Stamped Gien France underfoot for further authentication. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...

This beautiful and practical fruit basket, made of foldable wood from the 1960s and probably manufactured in France, features a simple geometric shape and timeless design. It is perf...

Large 20th Century French Industrial graphite-clay foundry crucible of tall cylindrical form. Used for melting non-ferrous metals. With a heavily heat-worn, pitted exterior and dark...

Art Deco bronze sculpture fennec fox by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, France. Edouard Marcel Sandoz 'FENNEC COUCHÉ' A silvered bronze modelled as a fox, signed E M...

The Oath: bronze sculpture with a brown patina, of a young man, sword in hand, taking an oath The round base is titled and signed by the artist: Oscar Ruffony. Swiss sculptor, but a...

Art Deco bronze animal lion sculpture Size: W 38 cm, D 14 cm, H 38 cm Original patina. A video of the item Is available upon request...

Striking anthropomorphic soliflore vase by Jacques Pouchain, created for the Atelier Dieulefit in France, circa 1950s–1960s. This sculptural ceramic piece is a fine example of Pouch...

Antique rare nineteenth century French dresser box in pale blue crystal with bronze trim by Baccarat. A beautiful piece to add or start a collection.

For sale is a stunning piece of automotive history: a Ferrari 500 F2 pedal car, manufactured by the renowned French firm Morellet Guerineau. This iconic model captures the spirit of ...

Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...

ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL silvered bronze circa 1930. 7 swallows on a weather vane mounted on a surfine black marble base from Belgium. Note 2 small chips on the marble . Total height...

Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier Box & Guarantee Card. Made in Paris, France Cartier pens are designed by Cart...

Large, big perfume bottle Beverly Hills, XXth century. Large, big Beverly Hills perfume bottle, XXth century. Dimensions : H: 17.5cm, W: 24cm, D: 14cm Contact us before ordering to...

French Art Nouveau etched crystal perfume bottle with silver head on stopper.

The Zoom vase by India Mahdavi is a playful and elegant ceramic piece designed for contemporary interiors. It features soft, sculptural grooves that resemble a magnified flower stem,...