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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French Bronze Sculpture of a Grazing Goat by Ferdinand Pautrot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ferdinand Pautrot (1832-1874). A fine and highly detailed bronze of a grazing female goat by the well-regarded French animalier sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon between 1861-1870. The base bears the following inscription "Amis aux Beauz-Arts Medaille En 1869"; further stamped "F Pautrot...
Bronze
Foliage glazed stoneware vase by Magali Wagner, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Foliage glazed stoneware vase by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 16.9 x 10.2 x 9.4 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes-...
Ceramic, Earthenware
French Orientalist Bronze Tunisian Water Carrier Sculpture by Jean-Didier Debut
By Jean Didier Debut, Foundry Pinedo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely cast French Orientalist sculpture after Jean-Didier Debut of a Tunisian Water Carrier cast by the Pinedo Bronzier foundry of Paris. Entitled:...
Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye Stag Attacked By Two Hounds Bronze Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine Louis Barye (FR, 1796-1875) Cerf dix cors terrassé par deux lévriers d'Écosse, 2e version (Stag attacked by two hounds, second version) inscribed 'BARYE' (to top of base) br...
Bronze
19th Century French Amber Demijohn Bottle, Hand-Blown Glass
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French globular form amber demijohn bottle with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860. 14"H x 11.5" Diameter Weight: 4.9 Lbs #80259B Packagin...
Blown Glass
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 22 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
Antoine Louis Barye Candelabras Avec Perruche Et Faisan A Quatre Lumieres
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine Louis Barye (Fr, 1796-1875) Candélabres avec perruche et faisan à quatre lumières (Four-light candelabra with parakeets and pheasants) Each inscribed 'BARYE' (to top of base...
Bronze
Antique Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique decorative Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities. Abalone shell (Genus Haliotis) inside with shimmering layer of mother of pearl. This type of obje...
Shell, Wood
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases by
Located in Dallas, TX
Created during the height of Europe’s fascination with richly mounted decorative porcelain, this exceptional pair combines the celebrated ceramic artistry of Royal Bonn with the refi...
Bronze
Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware tubular vase by Martine Rouillard, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware tubular vase by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 17.7 x 7.1 x 4.7 inches.
Ceramic
Foliage glazed stoneware vase by Magali Wagner, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Foliage glazed stoneware vase by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 21.6 x 10.6 x 11.8 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Antoine-Louis Barye Lion dévorant un sanglier (Lion devouring A Boar) Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
Antoine-Louis Barye (Fr, 1796-1875) Lion dévorant un sanglier (Lion devouring a boar) inscribed 'BARYE' (to side of base) bronze, reddish-brown patina 81⁄4 in. (21 cm.) high, 12 in. ...
Bronze
19th Century French Sculpture Of A Seated Mercury by Pierre Marius Montagne
By Pierre Marius Montagne
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality Seated Hermes/Mercury. French 19th century bronze seated Mercury / Hermes. "Rastender Merkur" by Pierre Marius Montagne (1828-1879). Fine quality patinated bronze on fau...
Bronze
Abstract Stoneware Sculpture by La Borne Potters, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract stoneware sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters. Signed. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Yellow and green glazed ceramic vase by Sophy Mckeith, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow and green glazed ceramic vase by Sophy Mckeith. Artist monogram under the base. 2026. H : 16.7 x 6.7 inches. Cannot be placed outdoors.
Ceramic
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
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.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 14.2 x 10.6 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. -...
Ceramic
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
Bronze
$284,500Sale Price / set|41% Off
A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 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, 1824-1...
Marble, Bronze
Glazed ceramic plate in Vallauris, circa 1982.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate in Vallauris. Artist signature under the base. 1982. Unique piece. H : 2.2 x 18.9 x 8.1 inches.
Ceramic
$1,511Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Giltwood Frame, Beaux Arts Style, Fruitwood, France, 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5215 - Antique giltwood frame, very elegant : for painting, but also for mirror. It's not easy to find such beautiful and healthy frames, but I collected some many years ago. Now i...
Fruitwood
Blue glazed stoneware vase by Clémentine Dupré, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware vase by Clémentine Dupré. Artist signature on the base. 2025. Pièce unique. H : 17.3 x 12.6 x 9.4 inches. - After majoring in Anthropology and pursuing resear...
Ceramic
Early 20th-Century Alabaster Sculpture: Lady with Borzoi
Located in Skien, NO
Late 19th century / Early 20th-Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Figural Group – Art Nouveau / Beaux-Arts Style An elegant early 20th-century hand-carved alabaster figural group, likely...
Alabaster, Marble
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 24.4 x 14.9 inches.
Ceramic
Pair of foliage glazed stoneware vases by Magali Wagner, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of foliage glazed stoneware vases by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. Unique pieces. H : 22.8 x 14.9 x 12.9 inches & 23.2 x 12.9 x 12.6 inches. - Ma...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Blue glazed stoneware vase by Denbac, 1930.
By Denbac
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware vase by Denbac. 1930. H : 11.2 x 6.3 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1980-1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1900. H : 5.5 x 5.9 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by André Bodin, 1987.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by André Bodin. Artis signature under the base. 1987. H : 19.6 x 13.4 x 5.1 inches.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue Glazes Decoration, circa 1920, No Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. No signed. Unique piece, circa 1920.
Ceramic
French Marquetry Jewelry Box by Maison Vervelle, Circa 1870
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...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
Antique Japanese Porcelain Planter with Saucer, Hand-Painted Scene, Meiji Period
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant Japanese porcelain planter with a matching saucer is beautifully hand-painted with intricate, colorful scenes depicting traditional Japanese figures and landscapes. The ...
Porcelain
Glazed ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud, circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 9.8 x 5.5 inches.
Ceramic
Plaster horse, academic style.
Located in Nice, FR
Academic Style / Study Sculpture The piece strongly resembles an anatomical horse or a study executed in the style of European art schools (Beaux-Arts). The proportions, detailed m...
Plaster
Andrey Lekarski, Draped Bronze Bust with Paintbrush, Marble Base, 1992
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A stylized bronze bust by Bulgarian-born French artist Andrey Lekarski (born 1940), executed in 1992 and presented on a marble base. The figure is draped and crowned with a paintbrus...
Bronze
"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.
Bronze
Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Martine Rouillard, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Martine Rouillard. Artist signature under the base. 1990. Unique piece. H : 8.5 x 5.1 x 4.7 inches.
Ceramic
Unique abstract stoneware sculpture by unknown artist, France, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Unique abstract stoneware sculpture by unknown artist. France. Artist monogramme under the base to identify. Circa 1970-1980. H : 20.5’ x 9.8’ x 6.3’ inches.
Ceramic
Pair Antique Jacob Petit Style Old Vieux Paris Porcelain Flowers Vases
By Jacob Petit
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 ...
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
By Risler & Carré
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...
Silver, Enamel
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
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.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 14.6 x 9.8 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 19...
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
Ceramic
Pink and blue glazed ceramic vase by Sophy Mckeith, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink and blue glazed ceramic vase by Sophy Mckeith. Artist monogram under the base. 2026. H : 15.5 x 6.1 inches. Cannot be placed outdoors.
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives a...
Ceramic
Antique Italian Silver Mesh Handbag, Beaux Arts Style, 1870
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a beautiful present ?
Silver
French Bronze Hunting Dog Sculpture Attributed to Lecourtier, 19th Century
By Prosper Lecourtier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely modeled French patinated bronze hunting sculpture attributed to Prosper Lecourtier (1851–1924), dating to the 19th century. The composition depicts an alert sporting dog sta...
Bronze
Big Ceramic Vase by Jean Linard to La Borne, Circa 1964
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Jean Linard to La Borne. Signed and dated under the base "Linard 64". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. 1964.
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic ball vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic ball vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal. Circa 1930. H : 7.5 x 7.5 inches.
Ceramic
Amazing Ceramic Vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing ceramic vase by Accolay with abstract decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Pink glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Pink Monkey » by Laurent Dufour, 2026
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Pink Monkey » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 66.1 x 19.7 x 19.7 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen,...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
19th Century Boch Hand-Painted Blue & White Delft Garniture Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Refined 19th century Belgian Boch faience garniture offers the timeless beauty of hand-painted blue and white Delft decoration. The four-piece ensemble comprises a pair of baluster-f...
Enamel
Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod, Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
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...
Bronze
Glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié.
By Paul Badié
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. H : 5.5 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century English Majolica glazed ceramic begonia leaf plate with a single green leaf on dark brown ground with yellow accents. Mottled green,...
Majolica