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
Ceramic Sculpture by Gérard Brossard, to La Borne, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture by Gérard Brossard to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed "Gérard Brossard".
Unique piece,
circa 2000.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Beaux Artes Barbotine Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Beaux Artes Barbotine Jardiniere with bronze mounts is a celebration of nature and the arts in one exemplary work! Amazingly lifelike flowers are arranged natural...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1930's Cast Iron Boy Cherub Putti Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative iron cherub with tremendous character and charm. having kept its original patina. Intricate details in the boys hair and hands. Certainly would make a wonderful statement ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Desvres Faience Candlestick
By Desvres
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
White/green glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/green glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 3.5’ x 12.6’ x 11.4’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon, 2001.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon.
Signed at the base « P.Martinon ».
Unique piece.
2001.
H : 36.6 x 25.2 x 18.5 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black and white glaze decoration.
Signed under the base "Tim Orr",
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century 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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl in Beaux Arts Olympian
Located in New York, NY
Olympian sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved and tapering bowl on domed foot. At top a dense repousse frieze of love-making, harp-stumming nym...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 11.4’ x 2.9’ x 9.8’ inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black, grey and blue glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.
By Eugène Lion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and blue glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion.
Artist signature under the base.
Circa 1920.
Unique piece.
H : 12 x 6.3 inches.
Category
1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
19th Century French Blue Barbotine Jardiniere with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue Barbotine Jardiniere with stand is a colorful and vibrant example of the amazing pottery that emanated from northern Fra...
Category
1880s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay,
circa 1960-1970.
Perfect original conditions.
Stamp signature under the base.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Late 19thC Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of late 19thC Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes
of Louis XVI Style the lid with a grape finial, inverting to a candle holder, the base with satyr masks and swags, raised on a circul...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
"Gladiator with Shield and Helmet, " Rare, Large Bronze Sculpture with Nude Male
By Bruno Zach
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 ...
Category
1910s German Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Grey glazed ceramic bowl with metallic hightlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and grey glazed ceramic bowl with metallic hightlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 7.9’ x 9.8’ x 7.1’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 7.7 x 13.9 x 2.7 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
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’...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the back. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 13.2’ x 4.1’ x 7.7’ inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon, circa 1999
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A decorative dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1999.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled " Corps ascendant ", 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture entitled " Corps ascendant " .
Unique piece.
2023.
Artist monogram under the base.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by the Workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France, 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware vase with white glaze decoration by the workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France.
Signature at the base.
Perfect original conditions,
circa 1980-1990.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 13.9’ x 4.3’ x 9.2’ inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brown glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990.
H : 9.4’ x 7.9’ inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
Circa 1990-2000.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A ceramic cup by Andre Rozay to La Borne, circa 1946
By André Rozay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup by André Rozay ( 1913-1991) to La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base " Rozay".
Circa 1946.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
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 " Tim Orr ".
Circa 1970- 1980.
One pair is available.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980.
H : 10.4’ x 10.4’ x 8.7’ inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Earthenware sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980- 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware sculpture vase by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1980- 1990.
H : 18.9 x 8.7 x 15.7 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture Of Viking With Battle Axe
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unique, one of a kind, French 19th century patinated bronze sculpture using multiple materials. Main figure of Viking holding a battle axe. Bronze mounted h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, circa 1986
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C.
Perfect original conditions,
circa 1986.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
H : 23.6 x 6.1 x 7.5 inches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Desvres Faience Cachepot
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French Desvres faience cachepot, or planter, with footed bowl form and sculptural scrolled handles. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid co...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece;
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 22.8 x 5.9 x 13.8 inches.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Runner, " Large Rare Bronze of Nude Male Figure by Seifert, 1922
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted as European artists were moving from Beaux Arts realism to a more stylized modern approach to the figure, which we now call Art Deco, this large and rare bronze depicts a nu...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration.
Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ".
Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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. ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Grapevine Plates, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Majolica glazed ceramic plates with grapevine pattern in green, brown and gold rim. Mottled color on reverse side. Circa 1890-1899.
9.5" Diameter x 1"H...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Majolica glazed ceramic plate by H. B. Boulanger Choisy-le-Roi. Pattern of ferns and pink flowers beneath a large leaf, tied with a purple bow. Vivid shades of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Trophy Form French Champleve and Cloisonne Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent and very large (23 inch tall) antique (19th century) trophy form vase or urn with cover, finely crafted from bronze with body and lid featuring multi-colored floral and a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Hand painted & Gilt Decorated Old Paris Porcelain Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the allure of a bygone era with this exquisite early 20th century hand-painted and gilt decorated old paris porcelain vase. Immerse yourself in the rich history and artis...
Category
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase with White Glaze Decoration of Michel Leveque to La Borne, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration by Michel Levêque, Potter of La Borne.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed " M. Levêque" under the base.
Circa 1970.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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