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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Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
By Steen Kepp
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.
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. Circa 1980. H : 23.6 x 5.9 x 7.5 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 5.5’ x 5.5’ inch...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos. 5.5 x 19.3 x 17.3 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926...
Ceramic
"Shotputter, " Large Bronze Sculpture of Nude Male Athlete, Exquisitely Sculpted
By Louis Marie Jules Delapchier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The only example we have ever seen, this large (33 inch high) bronze sculpture of a superbly-conditioned athlete about to put the shot was made by Louis Marie Jules Delapchier in the...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sculpture Father And Son By Henri Honore Plé
By H. Ple
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...
Bronze
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...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Green/blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green/blue and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 10.2’ x 11.8’ inches. - Born in 19...
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.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.3’ x 9.8’ inches. - Born ...
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic handle pot by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.7’ x 6.3’ x 4.7’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Pr...
Ceramic
"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 ...
Bronze
$84,500Sale Price|41% Off
Italian 19th-20th Century Marble Group "Allegory to Music" Children's Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 19th-20th century Carrara marble group "Allegory to Music" depicting five Bacchic putti musicians playing various instruments. The finely carved Palatia...
Carrara Marble
Pink glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 6.7’ inches. - Born in 1954 i...
Ceramic
Bowl on tray in glazed ceramic with pearly white interior by Gisèle ButhodGarçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bowl on tray in glazed ceramic with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 5.1’ x 11.2’ x 8....
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...
Wrought Iron
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze Decoration in the Style of Roger Capron
By 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.
Ceramic
Terra sigilllata vase by Alistair Danhieux, 2009.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. H : 11 x 5.5 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Aynscombe-Da...
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos, circa 1926-2005
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. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
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.
Ceramic
Antique Italian Silver Mesh Handbag, Beaux Arts Style, 1870
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a beautiful present ?
Silver
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gilt Bronze Cherubs Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of gilt bronze candle holders. Each one of them depicts a cherub figure who is playing an instrument in front of a ba...
Alabaster, Bronze
$26,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
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...
Bronze
Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.
Ceramic
Edmond Leveque "Rolando" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Edmond Louis Auguste Leveque (French, 1814-1875) "Rolando" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, mid 19th century, the standing figure resting on his rifle, on a circular base, titled "Rolando...
Bronze
Ernest Rancoulet Patinated Bronze Bust "Dona Sol", Beaux Arts, France
Located in Astoria, NY
Ernest Rancoulet (French, 1870-1915) "Dona Sol", Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Portrait Bust, late 19th century, depicting a Spanish Noblewoman in 16th century costume, s...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Glazed stoneware bottle by Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot at Ratilly, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware bottle by Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot at Ratilly. Artist monogram under the base. 1970. H : 5.9 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
Lavender and Rouge Marble Gilt Bronze Candelabra Now a Lamp
Located in Nashville, TN
Richly cast and gilded bronze floral and foliate bronze mounts with rose blooms / buds for candle holder .Now wired as a lamp . Crack to marble dome repaired (see photo 4 ) . very de...
Marble
$860Sale Price|20% Off
Beaux Arts Horses Statue, Bronze and Antimony, French Sculpture, 1910
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...
Metal
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...
Porcelain
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Jean & Jacqueline Lerat to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Jean & Jacqueline Lerat. Artist signature under the base « JJ Lerat La Borne ». Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.4 x 3.9 x 3.9 inches.
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 : 8.5 x 8.3’ x 7.3’ inches.
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.
Ceramic
Large foliage glazead stoneware vase by Magali Wagner, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large foliage glazed stoneware vase by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. H : 22 x 11 x 10.2 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes-Alpes regio...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Sculpture by Victor Roman
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.
Terracotta
Green/blue glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green/blue glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 2.4’ x 8.3’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Provence, F...
Ceramic
Green glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Thésée » by Laurent Dufour, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Thésée » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 35.8 x 15.7 x 16.5 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, Fra...
Ceramic
$764Sale Price|20% Off
Small Terracotta Bust by Celestino Fumagalli, Beaux Arts, Italy, 1900
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...
Terracotta
Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Important green glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important green glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.3 x 11.2 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.8 × 8.7 x 7.9 inches. - Born in 1975 in Mano...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Early 20th-Century Alabaster Sculpture: Lady with Borzoi
Located in Skien, NO
Late 19th century / Early 20th-Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Figural Group – Art Nouveau / Beaux-Arts Style An elegant early 20th-century hand-carved alabaster figural group, likely...
Alabaster, Marble
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.4 × 16.5 x 16.1 inches. - Born in 1975 in Ma...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan vintage clay hand-painted vase, signed by the famous Zaccagnini, Tuscan artist. Not affected by fashion: there is no other like it. It's also per...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 14.6 x 9.8 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 19...
Ceramic
Desvres Fourmaintraux French Faience Pique Fleurs Bud Vase
By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French faience whimsical pique-fleur bud vase in the form of a seated pig. Hand-painted with floral motif in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, green, yellow, and...
Faience
Pink glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Pink Monkey » by Laurent Dufour, 2026
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Pink Monkey » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 66.1 x 19.7 x 19.7 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen,...
Ceramic
Bronze glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Apollon » by Laurent Dufour, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Apollon » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 22.8 x 11.8 x 8.3 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, Fr...
Ceramic
French Beaux Arts Ceramic Sculpture Vase, Hand-Carved, Signed, 1960s
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Grand vase français en céramique sculpté, figuratif, en très bon état et signé.
Ceramic
French Desvres Faience Jardinière or Cachepot
By Desvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or cache pot. Hand-painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. A ni...
Faience
Green glazed stoneware vase by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware vase by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 20.9 x 11 x 8.7 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers,...
Ceramic
green ceramic Stoneware Pot by Antoine de Vinck, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A big stoneware pot by Antoine de Vinck. Artist monogram under the base, circa 1980. Perfect original conditions.
Stoneware
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 20.1 x 13.8 x 4.9 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Woodfired stoneware "double bowls" sculpture , circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A woodfired stoneware double bowls sculpture by the La Borne Potters Circa 1970. Perfect original conditions. No signed. H : 5.9 x 6.1 inches.
Ceramic
Paolo Di Ferdinando Triscornia
By Paolo di Ferdinando Triscornia
Located in New York, NY
La Chasseresse Indienne, The Indian Huntress by Paolo Di Ferdinando Triscornia (Italian, 1856-1936) , after Charles Cumberworth white marble, signed Paolo Triscornia / F H 34 in. (8...
Marble
Blue glazed ceramic abstract sculpture by Michel Lanos, 2000
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic sculpture by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 23.6 x 18.9 x 9 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. 2000. - Born in Paris ...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Leon Pointu, circa 1930, France
By Leon Pointu
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.
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic fish pot by Jean Marais, circa 1970-1980.
By Jean Marais
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic fish pot by Jean Marais. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 5.7 x 7.5 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic