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Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

BEAUX ARTS STYLE

Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.

Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.

Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.

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Style: Beaux Arts
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr. Handwritten signature at the base. Circa 1970-1980. One pair is avaible.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Black Patinated Bronze Group. A French bronze group entitled 'Thesee combattant le centaure Bienor, esquisse' (Theseus slaying...
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1850s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage con...
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1970s American Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Iron

Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) "Guerrier du Caucase" cast bronze sculpture depicting a Caucasian warrior in full armor rendered in fine detail riding on his horse. Cast ci...
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1870s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage 1930's Cast Iron Boy Cherub Putti Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative iron cherub with tremendous character and charm. having kept its original patina. Intricate details in the boys hair and hands. Certainly would make a wonderful statement ...
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Early 20th Century European Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Iron

Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUSLY QUIRKEY AND WHIMSICAL Maitland Smith Gilt Bronze Monkey Paper Towel Holder. Made by the well known maker, Maitland Smith,...
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Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

Art Nouveau planter, majolica, early 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Cache pot in majolica with floral motif. The cache pot is suitable for an inner pot with maximum dimensions: H 18 cm, diameter at the bottom 12 cm and diameter at the top 17 cm. H 7....
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini
By Antonio Tantardini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Tantardini (Italian, 1829-1879) An extraordinary Italian 19th century life size carved Carrara white marble sculpture of "A Young Child and a baby in a wicker crib...
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1860s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or planter. Hand painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. Footed...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Faience

19th Century French Onnaing Barbotine Jardiniere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large late 19th century French Barbotine jardiniere, or cache pot, with swan motif. Hand-painted glazed ceramic with vibrant color and turquoise blue interior. Perfect for the disp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Ceramic Vase by Bruno H' Rdy to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy. Signed at the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Bliss, " Unique and Early Bronze of Female Nude by John Gregory, 1907
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sublime personification of contentment and bliss, this bronze was sculpted by John Gregory -- who later executed 9 large bas relief pa...
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Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ". Circa 1920.   
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 19th-20th Century Marble Group "Allegory to Music" Children's Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Carrara marble group "Allegory to Music" depicting five Bacchic putti musicians playing various instruments. The finely carved Palatia...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-188...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 13.4 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot, 1968. Unique piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware box by Jean-Pierre Viot. Artist signature under the base. 1968. H : 3.7 x 13.4 x 9.8 inches.
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic vase by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 22 x 13.4 x 10.6 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Desvres Faience Jardinière or Cachepot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or cache pot. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. A ni...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Big Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pink glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 6.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Émile Louis Picault Bronze Pegasus on Presentation Plinth
Located in Norwood, NJ
Émile Louis Picault, (1833-1915). Pegasus and Perseus patinated bronze, French, 19th century. Fabulous original period bronze figural group standin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl

Italian Evening Silver Antique Handbag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a beautiful present ?
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr. Handwritten signature at the base " Tim Orr ". Circa 1970- 1980. One pair is available.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche. Wood fired. Unique Piece. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 11.8 x 10.6 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970. Perfect original conditions. Stamp signature under the base.                  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Fine 19th century parcel gilt, silvered bronze female harpist musician Coudray
Located in New York City, NY
A large impressive original parcel gilt and silvered 19th century bronze sculpture by Georges Charles Coudray of a female Egyptian harpist, “T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare ceramic sculpture by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare ceramic sculpture by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa Vers 1960-1970. Perfect original conditions. H : 15.1 x 4.5 x 3.9 inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 2000.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

German Nude Male Warrior, Otto Schmidt Hofer, ca. 1910
By Otto Schmidt Hofer
Located in Petaluma, CA
A patinated bronze sculpture after German sculptor Otto Schmidt Hofer (1873-1925). Titled, "The Enemy Below." A figural work featuring a handsome nude male Greek...
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1910s German Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lion Mask Garden Urn
Located in New York, NY
Lion mask garden urn. Beaux Arts period cream cast stone planter with bas relief apposing lion mask ring ‘handles’ suspending ful floral swags all above a zig zag ribbon banded base....
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

"Giuditta" by Ezio Ceccarelli, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, ready to draw it. The weapon is fitted with a hilt decorated by a stylized lion on the top of the sword guard...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Stoneware oval vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 19.9’ x 7.7’ x 10’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 15.7 x 11.8 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Pietro Giorgi Sculpture of Girl Peeling an Orange
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century carved alabaster bust sculpture of a young girl with a frilled bonnet peeling an orange. After a work by Italian sculptor Pietro Giorgi. There is an old repaired crack...
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19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could ...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Marble

Vintage Sargadelos Porcelain Funny Witch Figure From Spain
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic porcelain rendition that is colorful and joyful. This piece is in great condition with no chips. The representation of "funny witch" is whimsical and unique. A gr...
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1990s Spanish Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue Ceramic Vase or Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Blue Ceramic Vase This striking blue ceramic vase, with its captivating blend of other complimentary hues of white, and green, is a stunning piece of mid-century modern desi...
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20th Century American Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Crest of the Wave" Sculpture by Harriet Frishmuth
By Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare bronze "Crest of the Wave" (1925) Beaux Arts style nude sculpture by Harriet W. Frishmuth and produced by Gorham Co. Founders. Signed.
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1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris. Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Jacob Petit Style Old Vieux Paris Porcelain Flowers Vases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique French porcelain vases. In the style of Jacob Petit. Each with extensive gilt decoration and painted floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French Limoges style porcelain lidded apothecary jars with elegant hand painted floral decoration and lettering. One jar has a pharmacy label on the revers...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessonne to Vallauris, Circa...
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessone. Unique piece. Circa 1960-1970. H : 10 x 2.4 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 29’5 x 10’5 x 9’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Important stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Cadence #10", 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important stoneware sculpture entitled " Cadence" by Maarten Stuer. Unique piece. Artist monogram under the base. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Etienne Falconet 1716-1796 La Baigneuse (The Bather) Diana at Well Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
After Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French 1716 - 1791) La Baigneuse (Bathing Woman, The Bather) Patinated Spelter sculpture of Diana at the well. Signed and dated 1765 Measures 6" in w...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Marble, Spelter

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2020. H : 18.1 x 9 x 5.9 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of 5 Large Vintage Venetian Glass Apothecary Jars with Lids and Fruit Handle
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare vintage cobalt blue venetian glass apothecary jars. Set of 5. Each jar has a lid with glass fruit or flower as handle. Perfect for vanity or bathroom storage. Very good conditio...
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.3’ x 5.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"Shotputter, " Large Bronze Sculpture of Nude Male Athlete, Exquisitely Sculpted
By Louis Marie Jules Delapchier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The only example we have ever seen, this large (33 inch high) bronze sculpture of a superbly-conditioned athlete about to put the shot was made by Louis Marie Jules Delapchier in the...
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1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Unique Cire Perdue Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Roses by Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Cire Perdue gilt bronze sculpture of roses by Louis Ernest Barrias. The singular lost wax cast of a still life of roses is mounted on a rosewoo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon, 2023.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 18.1 x 7.9 x 6.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large glazed stoneware cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay, circa 1945.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large glazed stoneware cup with modeled decoration by André Rozay. Unsigned. Circa 1945. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 14.9 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture with glazes decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 20.9 x 7.9 x 15.7 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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