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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
"Placing the Sandal, " Bas Relief Masterpiece with Nudes by Levillain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very fine carved relief panel was sculpted by Ferdinand Levillain, France's master of bas relief at the turn of the last century. Levillain was famous for his low reliefs in med...
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1890s French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Wood

Solid Small Decorative Bronze Wall Mounted Plaque of Syro-Mitannian Type
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare bronze sculpture seal mounted on black cardboard new and never used, late Canaanite period 13th century BCE. Hazor the bronze plaq...
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20th Century Israeli Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ceramic Vase by Annie Maume, to Sancerre, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Annie Maume to Sancerre. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed at the base. Circa 1980-1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980, France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Steen Kepp to La Borne. Wood firing. Unique piece. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

Materials

Ceramic

French Orientalist Bronze Tunisian Water Carrier Sculpture by Jean-Didier Debut
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:...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic pitcher by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 17.3’ x 9.8’ x 7.4’ inches.
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic

Geometrical Ceramic Vase by Pierre Devie, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A geometrical ceramic vase by Pierre Devie, France. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated under the base "Devie 1971". Unique piece, circa 1971.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Gerard Brossard to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1990.
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20th Century French 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

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

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase in the Style of Robert Deblander, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase in the style of Robert Deblander. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980. NOT SIGNED.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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.
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

White glazed stoneware vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware vase by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 18.9’ x 7.1’ inches.
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1960s 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

White and green glazed ceramic bottle by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and green glazed ceramic bottle by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 6.7’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

Large black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large black glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 12.6’ x 12.6’ 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

Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « La Citadelle » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 2000". Unique piece. Far from...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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.
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1960s 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

Matt and shiny black glazed stoneware vase by Roger Jacques, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Matt and shiny black glazed stoneware vase by Roger Jacques. Artist signature under the base « R. Jacques ». Circa 1960-1970. H : 11.8’ x 6.5’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pots, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Majolica glazed ceramic cache pots decorated with white begonias in shades of green, turquoise, blue and ochre. Interior glazed in robin's egg blue. Unm...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

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

Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessonne to Vallauris, Circa...
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Huguette Bessone. Unique piece. Circa 1960-1970. H : 10 x 2.4 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

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.   
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Desvres Faience Jardinière
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience jardinière, or planter. Hand painted in typical floral design with beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and red on white ground. Footed...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware «hibou» sculptural vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware «hibou» sculptural vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.2’ x 7.9’ x 21.2’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage 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

French Terracotta Sculpture, 20th Century by Louis Auguste Joseph Bertrand
By Louis Auguste Joseph Bertrand
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Louis Auguste Joseph Bertrand, French terracotta sculpture of a baby holding a question mark symbol, Titled "Le Point d'interrogation" signed "Louis Bertrand" and dated "3. 1931" T...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
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, uncontrollable emotions? Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented. He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution. The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees. The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A ceramic sculpture, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. 26 x 20 x 4 cm.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Jean Talbot, to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Jean Talbot with brown glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

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.
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1970s French Vintage 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 : 12.6’ x 9.4’ x 23’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and yellow glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 9.1’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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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

Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940. H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.
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1930s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

XXth century green Ceramic Sculpture circa 1970 signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic sculpture by french artist Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1970. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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Ceramic

Antique Giltwood Frame, Also for Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5215 - Antique giltwood frame, very elegant : for painting, but also for mirror. It's not easy to find such beautiful and healthy frames, but I collected some many years ago. Now i...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

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

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

Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important sculpture in glazed stoneware by Philippe Lambercy. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 16.5’ x 30.7’ x 7’ inches.
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20th Century 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 : 18.5 x 11 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration Attributed to Sainte, Radegonde, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white, green, black glazes decoration, attributed to Sainte Radegonde. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1950-1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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.
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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 : 30.7’ x 15.7’ inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary 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 : 10.8’ x 10.6’ x 6.3’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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