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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

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

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Ceramic

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

"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

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

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

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

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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

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

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Ceramic

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Cassolette Urns Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French bronze mounted urn form cassolettes with beautiful deep red and orange veined polished marble. Nicely detailed cast floral garlands, and large foliate h...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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

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. Some of the gilt paint has rubbed off the ...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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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

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

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Faience

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

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

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

Unusual Birch Tree Bark Nesting Decorative Trunk Shape Boxes
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Birch Tree Bark Nesting Decorative Trunk Shape Boxes Dimensions: Large Box: 12"x18"x15" Small Box: 11"x15"x13"
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20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Birch

"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

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Bronze

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

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Marble, Bronze

Set of Four Bronze Classical Style Musical Putti or Cherub Garden Statuary
Located in Westport, CT
Bronze musical Putti or Cherub garden statues set of four, with original patina, whimsical classical 1930s. Measurement of 13 equals the base, the...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

abstract colored Ceramic Vase by french potter, circa 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abastract ceramic vase by french artist. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Stoneware Vase by Eric Astoul to La Borne, circa 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Eric Astoul to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1997. Signed under the base. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Cast Stone

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

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

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

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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

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. H : 6.9 x 4.3 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière & Vase Garniture
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience three-piece garniture including a jardinière, or planter, and two vases. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of bl...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Faience

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

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Ceramic

Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Simone Couderc, circa 1990-2000.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Simone Couderc. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000. H : 9.2’ x 12.9’ x 4.3’ inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. H : 5.9 x 4.3 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic vase. French work, Puisaye. Circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase. French work, Puisaye. Circa 1920. H : 9.6 x 5.9 inches.
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1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Chesnut Leaf Plate, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Sarreguemines Majolica glazed ceramic plates with chesnut leaf pattern in shades of green, on turquoise blue ground and ochre rim. Blue glaze on the rev...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Majolica

"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

Antique Bronze Garden Of Eden Charger by J.B. McCoy & Son New York
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast bronze hanging plaque with Adam , Eve and the Angel in the Garden of Eden. Finely detailed lush foliage, palm trees, surround the garden. Stamped in lower left rim, J.B....
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19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Blown Glass

White and brown glazed ceramic pair of vases by Jean Langlade, circa 1920.
By Jean Langlade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and brown glazed ceramic pair of vases by Jean Langlade. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 10.2 x 5.7 inches.
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1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Desvres Faience Candlestick
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French faience candlestick from the faiencerie of Desvres, hand-painted with the traditional Rouen floral decor and colors of blue, yellow, orange and green. Fo...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Faience

Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar This adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze in the ...
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1930s 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

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Bronze

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

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Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Big Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base, circa 1990. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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

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Ceramic

A Royal Vienna Porcelain Amphora Portrait Vase
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Royal Vienna porcelain vase with painted portrait of a beautiful woman on one side and beautiful gold gilt flowers on the reverse. Origin: Austrian Date: 19th century Dim...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Very Large Original French 19th Century spelter Statue Signed Hippolyte Moreau
Located in New York City, NY
French late 19th century spelter sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau fitted with original 1 7/8" thick rouge griotte marble base. Hippolyte was one of the famous Moreau brothers, all of whom were sculptors. He was born in Dijon France in 1832 and died in 1927. This statue, in a warm chocolate brown patina depicts a diaphanously dressed woman with flowing scarf overhead and winged cherob at her side resting on the crest of a wave and shell. Hippolyte Moreau exhibited in the Salon des Artistes Français at the turn of the century and won a medal at the Universal Exposition in 1878 and another at the 1900 World Expo. Most of his works are preserved in the Museum of Fine Arts in Dijon. The light beige pedestal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Spelter

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos '1926-2005'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base, circa 1990. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Vases Sèvres, Manufacture de Sèvres, 1986
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of vase -Sèvres Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres France, Sèvres, 1986. Unique pieces Pair of oval-roll-shape porcelain vases, each presents a unique decor of fine crysta...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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

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Ceramic

Yellow/ brown and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/brown and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.3’ x 7.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze Decoration in the Style of Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with green glaze decoration in the style of Roger Capron. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Silver, Enamel

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

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Ceramic

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