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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
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
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....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Detresse" Patinated Metal Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
"Detresse" [Distress] Patinated Metal Sculpture, 20th century, depicting a shipwrecked sailor hailing for aid. 26.5" H x 10" H x 8.5" D.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.1’ x 8.3’ x 7.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 13.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic vase attributed to Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Eugene Lion. Unsigned. Circa 1920. H : 6.7 x 4.3 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain vase by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 22.8 x 7.8 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptionnel Ceramic Dish with Abstract Decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptionnel ceramic dish with abstract glazes decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne, circa 1970. Perfect conditions. Signed under the base " Linard". Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Fine Animalier School Bronze Figure of a Bull, After Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although there is seemingly no apparent foundry mark, this finely cast & patinated animalier bronze known as ‘Bull’ or ‘Taureau Beuglant’ is exemplary in demonstrating exceptional at...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, Signed, 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C, circa 1980. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pitchet, by Alexandre Foucher, circa 1960, La Borne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitchet by Alexandre Foucher. Original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century French Bisque Figurine of Two Putti in an Amorous Embrace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique 19th century figurine of two putti in an embrace - one putto wrapped in the other's arms with faces at a tenderly close distance. Likely French with a glazed p...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Blue Ceramic Vase or Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Blue Ceramic Vase This striking blue ceramic vase, with its captivating blend of other complimentary hues of white, and green, is a stunning piece of mid-century modern desi...
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20th Century American Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of large decorative iron and mirrored urns, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of decorative metal and mirrored urns, 20th century. Good patina, not sure provenance - feels like Beaux Arts. Haussmannian texture. These vessels do not hold water so more fo...
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20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 21.6 x 15.7 x 5.9 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Steen Kepp to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black glaze decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 20.1 x 18.5 x 15.3 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware vase with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.6 x 6.3 x 3.9 inches Unique piece.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Representing a Head by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 2017
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic sculpture with white glaze decoration representing a head by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 2017. Unique piece.
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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

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base "P. Martinon ". circa 2000.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 1980. H : 26.8 x 7.1 x 15.7 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic cup by Joelle Deroubaix., circa 1975.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic cup by Joelle Deroubaix. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1975. H : 4.7 x 11 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid. Artist signature under the base. 2023. H : 29.9’ x 14.6’ inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary 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.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic

Black, grey and blue glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.
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.
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1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown and green glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.02’ x 5.9’ x 5.9’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram, circa 1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1950. H : 9.4 x 13.8 x 6.1 inches.
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1950s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-garçon, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Blue Glazes Decoration, circa 1920, No Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. No signed. Unique piece, circa 1920.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 14.2 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Garland and Swag Brass Frame FE
Located in Garnerville, NY
Garland swag and floral elements decorate this brass frame, circa 1880-1900. Foundry stamp on reverse, FE flanking a Hammer. Very good condition. Overall dimensions are 5.13" wide...
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1880s European Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic 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

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 : 7.1’ x 11.6’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Stoneware Sculpture Attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare stoneware sculpture attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. circa 1960-1970.
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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 : 7.3’ x 6.7’ x 3.9’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Dish with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic dish with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware duck sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware duck sculpture by Georges Martin. Unique piece. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 12.9 x 11.8 x 24.8 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod, Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
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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. Unique piece.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Boch Frères Glazed Ceramic Jug, Belgium, Late 19th Century
Located in The Hague, NL
This glazed ceramic jug was produced by the Belgian faience manufacturer Boch Frères Keramis in the late 19th century. The abstract painted pattern in blue and red was inspired by the Fine pottery...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre, La Borne 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre with a wood base. La borne. circa 1970-1980. Unique piece, perfect conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Jean- Pierre Viot, circa 1970-1975
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture by Jean-Pierre Viot. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed at the base " viot ". circa 1970-1975.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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.
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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 ceramic 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

Large floor vase in white glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 20.5 x 19.3 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware vase- sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware vase- sculpture with glazes decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 20.9 x 7.9 x 15.7 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic vase by Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and black glazed ceramic vase by Eugene Lion. Signed under the base " Lion". Circa 1920. H : 12 x 6.3 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

blue and red abstract Ceramic sculpture Vase by Klaus Schultz, Germany
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare ceramic vase by Klaus Schultz. Unreadable glaze signature under the base, circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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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 : 11’ x 9.8’ x 5.1’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large floor vase in purple glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Purple glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 23.6 x 19.6 x 17.3 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

20th Century large figurative Bronze Sculpture of a mother and her child.
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Cast bronze figural statue of a mother holding her baby. Measures 26.5" in widthX 10" in depth X 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod- Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 2000.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990-2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990-2000.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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