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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
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

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

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Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 16.5’ x 30.7’ x 7’ inches.
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20th Century 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

"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, re...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French bronze mounted urn form cassolettes with beautiful rose colored marble and nicely detailed cast floral garlands. Removable lids with flame finials. Smal...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu, circa 1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu. Artist signature under the base « Pointu fils ». Circa 1950. H : 16.1’ x 5.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Matt and shiny black glazed stoneware vase by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Matt and shiny black glazed stoneware vase by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base « R. Jacques ». Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.8’ x 6.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black glazed stoneware sculpture-vase by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed stoneware sculpture-vase by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 18’ x 13’ x 5’5 inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture with original box. Made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. Gorgeous art glass piece, hand crafted with translucent/frosted pale blue base, extending upwards to an amber tinted head. Properly marked/etched signature on the base of “Daum, France”. Provenance: Acquired by us from a fine Mississippi Estate, along with other Daum, Lalique and Steuben pieces. It has it’s original Daum box...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Important glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1990-2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. H : 26’ x 17’ x 8.5’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 19.5’ x 6.5’ x 8’ inches. Unique piece.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 12.9’ x 28.7’ x 8.3’ 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

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Ceramic

Blue- grey glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1994
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue- grey glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1994. Unique piece. H : 13.4’ x 9.5’ x 4.1’ inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze sculpture "Figure de roche V" by Paul de Pignol, 2009
Located in PARIS, FR
Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He lives and works in Paris, and continues the exploration of bodies, moving from the myth of matrix feminini...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Black 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 : 27’ x 17’ x 12’5 inches.
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1980s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze sculpture "Gaïa" by Paul de Pignol, 2009
Located in PARIS, FR
Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He lives and works in Paris, and continues the exploration of bodies, moving from the myth of matrix feminini...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Yellow/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.3’ x 3.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze sculpture "Petit Gisant II" by Paul de Pignol, 2014
Located in PARIS, FR
Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He lives and works in Paris, and continues the exploration of bodies, moving from the myth of matrix feminini...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Materials

Faience

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 condition with minimal wear. ...
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1970s American Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed black ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed black ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram et signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 4.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Vintage Terracotta Dog Sculpture
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Terracotta dog sculpture Signed POL under the piece 25x27 cm
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1980s Belgian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Small Italian Signed Terracotta Bust
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5804 - Small signed terracotta female bust by a famous Italian artist: Celestino Fumagalli , born in Turin 1864, died in Milan 1941. It's a sm...
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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

Pair 19th Century Embossed Brass Jardinieres with Tin Liners
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century embossed brass jardinieres with tin liners will make a great addition to your decor! Each features boldly embossed scenes on the entire exterior depicting a couple of gentlemen playing a board game while being watched by a woman holding a child, all set in a garden like scene with charming furniture, overhanging vines, and a family dog...
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1890s Belgian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Brass, Tin

Large yellow and brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large yellow and brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.9’ x 10.6’ x 20.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Desvres Faience Urn Form Vases, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Desvres faience urn form vases with large double handles. Beautiful hand-painted floral decoration in the traditional colors of blue, orange, yellow and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Faience

Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram et signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.3’ x 7.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic sculpture with two faces by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 11...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.3’ x 9.8’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherubs Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of gilt bronze candle holders. Each one of them depicts a cherub figure who is playing an instrument in front of a ba...
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20th Century Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.7’ x 7.4’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Green/blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green/blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 10.2’ x 11.8’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green and white glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and white glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.7’ x 12.6’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown glazed stoneware vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.5’ x 6.7...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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Ceramic

Burgundy glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Burgundy glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired.Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 10’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 5.5’ x 5.5’ inch...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Grey/brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Grey/brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.5’ x 8.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Woman Torso Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Stone Statue of Female Torso: If you’re looking for a stone statue for the garden, this female torso sculpture is the perfect choice. It’ll also lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Stone, Cement

Brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Vers 1980-1990. H : 5.1’ x 7.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.9’ x 8.3’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 9.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue/green and black glazed ceramic ball vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue/green and black glazed ceramic ball vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Vers 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 9.1’...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue/green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue/green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.5’ x 6.3’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue/green glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue/green glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.7’ x 7.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 12.6’ x 12.6’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue and pearly white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and pearly white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.6’ x 10.2’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.4’ x 5.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 10.6’ x 7.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green and blue glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by G. Buthod Garçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and blue glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.3’ x 6.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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