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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
Pair of 19th Century Busts After Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This pair of 19th century busts are after noted French sculptor Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887). The pieces are exquisitely detailed and depict the head and torso of a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair Antique Boch Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Boch vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek arch...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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...
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1880s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

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

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Ceramic

After Odoardo Tabacchi, Italian 19th Century "La Tuffolina" the Diver
By Odoardo Tabacchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905) a very fine Italian 19th century patinated bronze figure of "La Tuffolina" (The Diver). The finely cast brown patin...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Brass

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...
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Early 1900s American Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

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

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Ceramic

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

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Bronze

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

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Burl

19th Century French Desvres Faience Cachepot
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...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Faience

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

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Ceramic

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

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Bronze

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

Pink glazed stoneware sculpture intitled « La porteuse d’eau » by Laurent Dufour
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink glazed stoneware sculpture intitled « La porteuse d’eau » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. 2025. H : 43.3 x 15.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture by Victor Roman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Abstract sculpture in terracotta by Victor Roman, France circa 1970. Project of a sculpture in bronze.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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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

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Symphonie Minérale" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1987
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Symphonie minérale » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1987". Unique piece. Fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Effloraison » by Pierre Martinon, 2006.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Effloraison » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2006. H : 22.4 x 21.6 x 16.5 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Metal

19th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could ...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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

Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2010. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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 : 11.8 x 11.8 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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

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

White Marble Statue : Smiling Little Girl Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wonderful white marble statue of a smiling sweet little girl, with flowers in the hair. a very unusual marble statue . nr. O/7552.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Materials

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

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.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware vase by Pat & Joe Rowland with glaze decoration, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase with glaze decoration by Pat & Joe Rowland. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970. H : 9’ x 9.8’ x 1.6’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware oval vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 19.9’ x 7.7’ x 10’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by P. Martinon, 2019.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. Circa 2019. H : 21.6 x 18.1 x 20.5 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 8.7’ x 7.7’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Majolica

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2020. H : 18.1 x 9 x 5.9 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Pleins et déliés » by Pierre Martinon, 1991.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Pleins et déliés » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1991. H : 21.6 x 11.4 x 4.7 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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 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

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

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Ceramic

Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 15.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal. Unsigned. Circa 1930. H : 15.7’ x 7.9’ x 7.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

Ceramic Vase with Blue Glaze Decoration Signed Pol Chambost, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glaze decoration signed Pol Chambost. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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