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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A glaze ceramic cup by Vallauris, circa 1970, signed.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A glazed ceramic cup by Vallauris. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Brown glazed stoneware vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware vase with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.5’ x 6.7...
Ceramic
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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...
Metal, Iron
Monumental ceramic sculpture " Family " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Family " with yellow mate glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who li...
Ceramic
Pair of glazed stoneware candlesticks by Jacques Lacheny, circa 1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glazed stoneware candlesticks by Jacques Lacheny. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 9 x 5.1 inches.
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
Pink and white glazed stoneware sculpture entitled «Fox» by Laurent Dufour, 2026
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink and white glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Fox » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 33.8 x 11 x 9.6 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, ...
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
White glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Lion » by Laurent Dufour, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Lion » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 35.4 x 15.7 x 14.2 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, Franc...
Ceramic
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
Blue glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Végétal » by Laurent Dufour, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed stoneware sculpture entitled « Végétal » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature on the base. 2026. Unique piece. H : 70.9 x 21.6 x 23.6 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, Fra...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié.
By Paul Badié
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. H : 5.5 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
Etienne Falconet 1716-1796 La Baigneuse (The Bather) Diana Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
After Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French 1716 - 1791) La Baigneuse (Bathing Woman) Large 29" tall sculpture of Diana at the well. Measures 8.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and stands 29" ...
Bronze, Copper
Glazed ceramic plate in Vallauris, circa 1982.
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate in Vallauris. Artist signature under the base. 1982. Unique piece. H : 2.2 x 18.9 x 8.1 inches.
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
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. Circa 1970-1980. One pair is avaible.
Ceramic
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
Big Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1995. Unique piece. H : 21.6 x 13.8 inches. Thi...
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Garden Statues, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of small 19th century Italian cast iron garden statues, or figurines representing the seasons of Autumn and Spring. Beautiful weathered blue gray patina with heavy rusting. Ci...
Iron
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
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 20.5 x 12.6 x 5.9 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 19.6 x 12.6 x 4.1 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 17.3 x 11.8 x 5.5 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
Stoneware mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 18.8 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1...
Ceramic
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
“Le Maître d’Armes” Gilt Bronze Figural Group by Henri Émile Allouard
Located in Norwood, NJ
This dynamic gilt bronze figural group, titled Le Maître d’Armes (“The Fencing Master”), is by the French sculptor Henri Émile Allouard (1844–1929). The composition captures a dramat...
Bronze
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 14.2 x 10.6 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. -...
Ceramic
Engobed stoneware sculpture entitled « Astre Lune I » by Marteen Stuer, 2016
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture entitled « Astre Lune I » by Marteen Stuer. Artist signature under the base. 2016. H : 19.3 x 19.3 x 4.7 inches. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives and work...
Ceramic
Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture, Vase by Guerin, circa 1950
By Guerin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic-sculpture- vase by Guerin. Signed under the base. Circa 1950-1960.
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.
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.
Ceramic
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 6.3’ x 5.1’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Prove...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Robert Heraud, circa 1970-1980
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Robert Heraud. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Celadon glazed ceramic dish by François Eve, circa 1980.
By François Eve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon glazed ceramic dish by François Eve. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920-1930. Perfect original conditions. H : 3.5 x 11.8 Inches.
Ceramic
Monumental ceramic sculpture " Blue Figure " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Blue Figue " with blue shiny glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who ...
Ceramic
White/grey and pearly beige glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/grey and pearly beige glazed ceramic bowl by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 4.3’ x 6.7’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salo...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic Cobra vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 22.8 x 11 x 9.8 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece....
Ceramic
French Orientalist Bronze Tunisian Water Carrier Sculpture by Jean-Didier Debut
By Jean Didier Debut, Foundry Pinedo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely cast French Orientalist sculpture after Jean-Didier Debut of a Tunisian Water Carrier cast by the Pinedo Bronzier foundry of Paris. Entitled:...
Bronze
Exceptionnel Ceramic Dish with Abstract Decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne
By Jean Linard
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.
Ceramic
19th Century French Glass Large Demijohn Bottle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottle with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1860-1880 18"H x 16" Diameter Weight: 8.5 Lbs Packaging and S...
Blown Glass
Big Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Baey, circa 1990
By Pierre Baey
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Pierre Baey. Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1990.
Ceramic
Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed and engobed ceramic sculpture. Artist’s monogram at the base to identify. Circa 1970- 80. Unique piece. H : 9.8 x 29.5 x 16.9 inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Jean Linard to La Borne, Circa 1964
By Jean Linard
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.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. 16.1 x 12.8 x 2.5 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. This work is reproduce...
Ceramic
Monumental ceramic sculpture " Girl " by Laurent Dufour , 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Monumental ceramic sculpture entitled " Girl " with beige mate glaze. This piece can be put inside or outside. Signed at the base " LD"; Laurent Dufour is a French artist who live ...
Ceramic
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. This work is reproduced in the monograph : Laure Chabanne, Michel Lanos – Terre Libertaire, 2014, La Revue de la Céramique et ...
Ceramic
Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 8.3 x 6.7 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic plate by Michel Lanos, circa 1980
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic wall platter by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980. H : 16.1 x 12.9 x 2.1 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics i...
Ceramic
Charles Anfrie "Un Accident" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles Anfrie (French, 1833-1905) "Un Accident", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, depicting a young boy with torn trousers, on a circular plinth, signed and titled to ...
Bronze
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.
Ceramic
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 25.6 x 12.9 x 5.9 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in B...
Ceramic
Big covered jar ceramic jar by Jean Lerat, circa 1952
By Jean Lerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered jar by Jean Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " J LERAT ". Circa 1952. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic Cobra vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 15.7 x 14.6 x 10.6 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique pie...
Ceramic
Bronze Putti Watch Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Let’s get this cleared up right now: No, he’s not holding a cell phone. Instead, this little fellow is doing the job he was created to do, namely providing a place to hang a pocket w...
Bronze
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). H : 10.63 x 7.20 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist signature under the base. 1990. Unique piece. H : 10....
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic Cobra vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). 18.5 x 13.4 x 7.5 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piec...
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...
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...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain and L' Atelier Dieulefit
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain and l' Atelier Dieulefit. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic