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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
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

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Jean Linard to La Borne, Circa 1964
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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black 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

Porcelain Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain 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

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

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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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

Antique 19th Century Gilt French Bronze of Venus & Cupid after Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful bronze of a seated Venus and Cupid. Modeled with a recumbent Venus attended by Cupid on an oval plinth in the manner of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. With finely...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Silver

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

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

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Alabaster

White glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 18.9’ x 7.1’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, circa 1986
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C. Perfect original conditions, circa 1986.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Bronze Sculpture Father And Son By Henri Honore Plé
Located in Norwood, NJ
Henri Honore Plé (1853 - 1922). This beautiful original 19th century French sculpture depicts a moment between father and son. Fine quality patinated bronze, in the naturalistic styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Sculpture by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2013
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic

Green and black glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.1’ x 11.8’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Burl Wood Sculpture of a Ram's Head by Edwin Bucher (1879-1968)
Located in New York, NY
This stunning burl wood sculpture of a ram's head, crafted by renowned Swiss sculptor Edwin Bucher, showcases the artist's mastery of form and texture. Born in Lucerne, Switzerland, ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

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,...
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19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black 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

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 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

"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The first example of this sculpture we have seen, this striking depiction of a male gladiator -- clothed in nothing but a short mail skirt - is shown in the midst of battle, one arm ...
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1910s German Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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...
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1860s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Carved Wooden Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Horse Head This Superb character is carved from a single piece of wood and is set on a wooden stand, it has a good dark patina ...
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Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Marble and Gilt Bronze Orientalist Sculpture by Hautot
By Rachel Hautot
Located in London, GB
Marble and gilt bronze Orientalist sculpture by Hautot French, Early 20th Century Figure: Height 60cm, width 20cm, depth 18cm Base: Height 12.5cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm Overall: Hei...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Stone, Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

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

Materials

Porcelain

"Clash of the Titans, " Mythological Bronze Rondel with Male Nudes, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by Gustav Dore's masterful painting of a crowd of Titans pushing an enormous boulder at the top of a mountain, with lightning bolts over...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Stoneware panel by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware panel by Georges Martin with wood base. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 1.8 x 15.7 x 26.2 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Heavy Quality Brass Planter A lovely piece made in cast Brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Quality Brass Planter A lovely piece made in cast Brass with a rolled top rim The Planter is 8” tall and 21” long and 11” wide TFB54
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19th Century Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Bronze by Joaquin Angles Listed "Premier Triomphe"
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th-20th century antique bronze by Joaquin Angles listed "Premier Triomphe" a fine casting of a winged angel. Signed and titled on base.   
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Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Massive Bronze Sculpture by the Portuguese Artist Gloria Morena F297
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful bronze sculpture by the Portuguese artist Gloria Morena from 1977. Very good conservation and general condition for this bronze representing ...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Horses Statue
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/2677 - This horses statue is a league of bronze and perhaps antimony. May be it's more antique: end '800. For those who love horses these have a moving...
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1910s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud, circa 2015.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 2015. H : 11.8 x 8.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Blue glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud, circa 2015.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 2015. H : 11.8 x 11.8 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon, 1995.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.6 x 9.8 inches.
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1990s French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Stoneware Vase by Lucien Talbot, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Lucien Talbot, to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece, circa 1950.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud, circa 2015.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 2015. H : 11.4 x 9.8 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by John Bailey to La Borne, circa 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase with red glaze decoration by John Bailey to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. Signed at the base. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Wrought Iron Candelabra Set of 3
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three large French wrought iron candelabra with scroll form and rusty black patina. Good quality ironwork, riveted not welded. The pair has four candle cups and leaves and t...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Glazed stoneware sculpture intitled « Bacchus » by Laurent Dufour, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture intitled « Bacchus » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. 2025. H : 35.4 x 15.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Important Stoneware Sculpture by Kato Reikichi
By Kato Reikichi
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large modern irregular shaped ceramic black vase with a ribbon-like decoration in gold, silver and red called "sho (hovering)" by Kato Reikichi (1953, Japan) from Seto, Aichi Provinc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 30.7 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Glazed stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 18.5 x 27.5 x 7.9 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Leon Pointu, circa 1930, France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Leon Pointu (1879-1942) Perfect original conditions. Each vase is signed under the base, circa 1930.    
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Roulot, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic sculpture by Pierre Roulot. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Roulot". circa 1950-1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 ...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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