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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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.
Ceramic
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 27.2 x 9.8 inches.
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
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.
Ceramic
Boîte de Barbara Delfosse
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
This stoneware bowl by Barbara Delfosse features a central spiral motif, guilloché and animated by delicate reliefs that catch the light. Its deep brown glaze, punctuated with lighte...
Stoneware
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
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
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.
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
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...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
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 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.
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Covered Jar by Alain Gaudebert, Vers 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Gaudebert ". Circa 1...
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...
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.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase with Blue Glazes Decoration by Lucien Arnaud, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glazes decoration by Lucien Arnaud. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Lucien Arnaud", circa 1920.
Ceramic
A ceramic vase with black glaze decoration by Accolay potters, cica 1960- 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with black glaze decoration by the Accolay potters. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Accolay ". Circa 1960-1970. Hauteur : 28.5 X 13.5 cm Height : ...
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
Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.
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.
Ceramic
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jerome Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base «J.Galvin». 2020. Unique piece. H: 13.4 × 19.7 × 20.1 inches. - Born i...
Ceramic, Earthenware
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
“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
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
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
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
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
White/grey glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/grey glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.4’ x 7.9’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Provence, ...
Ceramic
Big Covered Ceramic Jar by Jean & Jacqueline Lerat, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered jar by Jean and Jacqueline Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " JJ LERAT LA BORNE ". Circa...
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 : 12.9’ x 8.3’ inches.
Ceramic
Yellow/ brown and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow/brown and white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 8.3’ x 7.1’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de...
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche. Wood fired. Unique Piece. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 11.8 x 10.6 inches.
Ceramic
Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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 : 17.3 x 9.8 inches.
Ceramic
Green and black stoneware decoratives Ceramic Vase , circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase by french artist Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
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
Big Dish in the Style of Guidette Carbonell, circa 1940-1950
By Guidette Carbonell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big dish in the style of Guidette Carbonell with brown glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions, circa 1940-1950. Unique piece.
Ceramic
$3,304
Sculpture Visage
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Cette sculpture représente un visage féminin aux traits épurés et harmonieux. Les yeux clos et la bouche délicatement dessinée confèrent à l’ensemble une expression de sérénité et d’...
Plaster
$7,907
Pot couvert strié à anse
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Ce pot couvert à anse de Jean et Jacqueline Lerat témoigne parfaitement de leur approche sculpturale de la céramique. Réalisé en grès et entièrement rythmé de stries tournées, il se ...
Stoneware
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
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.
Ceramic
Abstract Stoneware Sculpture by La Borne Potters, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract stoneware sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters. Signed. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Carved and Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming pair of mid-19th century French candle sconces with carved floral-potted urn backplates, and gilt metal and wood arms. Sconces could be electrified for an additional fee.
Gold Leaf
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 : 23.6 x 15.3 x 5.1 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les...
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
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 glaze decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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
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.
Ceramic
Green glazed stoneware "Bastet" by Laurent Dufour, 2024.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware « Bastet » by Laurent Dufour. Artist signature under the base. Unique piece. 2024. H : 80.7 x 22 x 22 inches. - Born in 1977 in Caen, France. Lives and wor...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
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 1980-199...
Ceramic
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Klaus Schultze, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic and metal sculpture with black and red glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Plaster horse, academic style.
Located in Nice, FR
Academic Style / Study Sculpture The piece strongly resembles an anatomical horse or a study executed in the style of European art schools (Beaux-Arts). The proportions, detailed m...
Plaster
Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works i...
Ceramic
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. - A great ...
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 1970. H : 10.2’ x 7.1’ inches.
Ceramic
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. - A great work of art can often be recognized by the feeling of strangenes...
Ceramic
Brown glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 21.6’ x 8.3’ inches.
Ceramic
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece, circa 1990. H : 25.2’ x 3.9’ x 5.1’ inches. - Born i...
Ceramic