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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
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

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Wrought Iron

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 30.7 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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...
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20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Metal, Iron

Mid 20 th c Italian Ceramic Pair Heron Birds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid mday d 20 th c Italian ceramic sculpture of pair heron birds , glazed white ceramic with gold accents.
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1960s Italian Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic vase. French work, Puisaye. Circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase. French work, Puisaye. Circa 1920. H : 9.6 x 5.9 inches.
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1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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Ceramic

Glazed ceramic footed bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic footed bowl with pearly white interior by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 11’ x 7.4’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bronze Figure of a Field Hockey Player, German, Artist Signed, circa 1900
By Gottlob Deihle
Located in Petaluma, CA
We are always on the lookout for bronzes with a sports theme. Here we are offering a rare example of a field hockey player. Well cast with a beautiful war...
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Early 20th Century German Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Gilt French Bronze of Venus & Cupid after Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful bronze of a seated Venus and Cupid. Modeled with a recumbent Venus attended by Cupid on an oval plinth in the manner of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. With finely...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon, 1997.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1997. H : 16.5 x 16.5 x 9.8 inches.
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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

Burgundy glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Burgundy glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired.Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.9’ x 10’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

Ceramic Cup by François Eve, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup with beige glaze decoration by François Eve. Signed under the base "Eve". Perfect original conditions, circa 1980-1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Porcelain Vase Designed by Claire Debril for Virebent, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase designed by Claire Debril for Virebent. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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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

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.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture, « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 24.4 x 12.6 x 9 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 14.2 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Crest of the Wave" Sculpture by Harriet Frishmuth
By Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare bronze "Crest of the Wave" (1925) Beaux Arts style nude sculpture by Harriet W. Frishmuth and produced by Gorham Co. Founders. Signed.
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1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 : 5.3 x 17.1 x 11.8 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue and pearly white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-90
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and pearly white glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram and signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.6’ x 10.2’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Guieba, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Charles-Henri Guieba. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic bowl with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.9’ x 8.3’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Vers 1980-1990. H : 5.1’ x 7.9’ inches.
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20th Century French 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 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.
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20th Century French 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

Unique Cire Perdue Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Roses by Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Cire Perdue gilt bronze sculpture of roses by Louis Ernest Barrias. The singular lost wax cast of a still life of roses is mounted on a rosewoo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in green glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 15.3 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches.
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20th Century French 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 : 23.6 x 15.3 x 5.1 inches. Approximate sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/brown glazed ceramic vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 9.4’ x 5.9’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Black, grey and blue glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion, circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and blue glazed ceramic vase by Eugène Lion. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. Unique piece. H : 12 x 6.3 inches.
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1920s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of Two Ceramic Dishs by Jacques Lignier, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of two ceramic dishs by Jacques Lignier with beige, green, red glaze decorations. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "J. Lignier", circa 1960-1970. Measures...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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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

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Terracotta

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

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Ceramic

Brown glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights 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

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 : 12.9’ x 28.7’ x 8.3’ inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

"Momento of the 1893 World's Fair, " Bronze Relief w/ American Indian Motif
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly sculpted and highly detailed, this very fine bronze relief dated 1892 -- designed by Lodovico Pogliaghi and sculpted by Angelo Cappuccio for Stefano Johnson in Milan -- depi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Brown glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.1’ x 11.6’ 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. H : 7.3’ x 6.7’ x 3.9’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage 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. H : 11’ x 9.8’ x 5.1’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage 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. H : 9.2’ x 9’ x 7.5’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Georges Sybesma to La Borne, France, circa 1980-1990
By Georges Sybesma
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Georges Sybesma to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " G. Sybesma". Unique piece, circa 1980-1990.
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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. 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

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.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2022. H : 17.7' x 12.6' x 12.6' inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of ocher, brown and white glazed stoneware vases by Accolay, circa 1960-70.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ocher, brown and white glazed stoneware vases by Accolay. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 17.7’ x 6.3’ inches / H : 21.6’ x 8.3’ inches / H : 18.9’ x 7....
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1960s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram, circa 1950.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1950. H : 9.4 x 13.8 x 6.1 inches.
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1950s French Vintage Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculptural Vase to La Borne, Signed at the Base, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. circa 1970. Signed at the base.
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20th Century French 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

A Fine Animalier School Bronze Figure of a Bull, After Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although there is seemingly no apparent foundry mark, this finely cast & patinated animalier bronze known as ‘Bull’ or ‘Taureau Beuglant’ is exemplary in demonstrating exceptional at...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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.
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20th Century French 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

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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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