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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Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tubular vase « Bambou » in blue and brown glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 21.2 x 6.7 x 6.7 inches. - Born i...
Ceramic
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 15.1 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches. - Born in 19...
Ceramic
Leonardo Delfino, "Main" Patinated Metal Sculpture, 1965
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A patinated metal sculpture titled Main by Italian-born artist Leonardo Delfino (1928–2022), executed and dated 1965. Signed Delfino on the work, this piece exemplifies the organic a...
Metal
Pair of Early 19th Century French Bronze Doré Cherub Statues
Located in Dallas, TX
This remarkable pair of early 19th century French bronze doré statues depicts two musical cherubs modeled with lively expressions and animated movement. One cherub plays a horn, whil...
Gold, Bronze
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. - A gre...
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. - A great...
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. - A great w...
Ceramic
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon, 2023.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Matador » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 18.1 x 7.9 x 6.7 inches. - A great work of art ca...
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Art Ceram, circa 1950.
By Vallauris
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.
Ceramic
Jacques LAROUSSINIE, Wood-fired Stoneware Sculpture, la BORNE, France.
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Stoneware Vase-Sculpture by the artist Jacques Laroussinie. Remarkable one-of-a-kind piece, signed. This double-sided vase-sculpture was wood-fired at the renowned ceramics center of...
Sandstone
Grey glazed ceramic bowl with metallic hightlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and grey glazed ceramic bowl with metallic hightlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 7.9’ x 9.8’ x 7.1’ inches. - ...
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. - Lives between Marseille, Paris, and Aveyron. Formed...
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 : 8.8’ x 8.5’ x 6.7’ 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 : 11’ x 9.8’ x 5.1’ inches.
Ceramic
White/green glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/green glazed ceramic sculpture by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.5’ x 12.6’ x 11.4’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon...
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.
Ceramic
Large floor vase in black glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large floor vase in black glazed ceramic 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
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
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
Pair of glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage, circa 1930.
By Louis Dage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of glazed stoneware vase attributed to Louis Dage. Circa 1930. H : 9’ x 5.5’ inches.
Ceramic
Black glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos, Circa 1980-1990
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture by Michel Lanos. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. This work is reproduced in the monograph : Laure Chabanne, Michel Lanos ...
Ceramic
$779Sale Price|20% Off
G. Verdey " Life of the French Cavalry Summer 1914 " Watercolour 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large Watercolor depicts the daily life of French soldiers belonging to the cavalry. This scene can be dated thanks to the clothes worn by the men in this work. Indeed, the bright bl...
Paper
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
Golden glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden glazed ceramic cup with metallic highlights by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 2.7’ x 7.9’ inches. - Born in 1954 in S...
Ceramic
Green and black glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and black glazed ceramic cup by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.1’ x 11.8’ inches. - Born in 1954 in Salon-de-Prove...
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. - Born in 1954 i...
Ceramic
"Obus" terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux, 2011.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Obus" terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. H : 12.6 x 5.9 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Ayn...
Ceramic
"Obus" terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux, 2010.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Obus" terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. H : 8.3 x 6.3 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Ayns...
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
"Obus" terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux, 2010.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Obus" terra sigillata vase by Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2010. H : 9 x 7.1 inches. Perfect original conditions. - Born in Crewe, England, Alistair Aynsco...
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives a...
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives a...
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled " Bloc in Motion ", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture " Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives ...
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives a...
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece. - Born in 1965 in Japan, lives a...
Ceramic
Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Geometrical Decoration by Accolay, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes and geometrical decoration by Accolay. Signed under the base "Accolay", circa 1970-1980. Perfect original condition. Unique piece.
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, Signed, 1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C, circa 1980. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase-Sculpture by Michel Lanos, circa 1990-2000.
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase-sculpture by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. H : 15.3 x 8.7 x 7.9 inches. - Bo...
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Guieba, Signed, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by CH- Guieba. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
Ceramic
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on your desk ready for use, all in solid brass and go...
Brass
1950s Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase or Lamp Base by Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian Tuscan vintage clay hand-painted vase, signed by the famous artist Zaccagnini. Perfect as a lamp base also. O/5873.
Ceramic
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
$825Sale 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
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand-Carved Fruitwood Pipe Holder, Beaux Arts Style, c. 1880
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique elegant pipe-holder: an unique piece for an unique gift! It is made entirely- carved wood.
Fruitwood
Gérard Koch, "Personnage Tourmenté" Gilt Patina Bronze Figure, 1969
By Gérard Koch
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A bronze sculpture titled Personnage Tourmenté by French artist Gérard Koch (1926–2014), executed in 1969 and bearing a distinctive gilt patina that gives the figure a luminous, almo...
Bronze
James Metcalf, Welded Metal Sculpture of a Masked Woman, circa 1960
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A welded metal sculpture by American artist James Metcalf (1925–2002), depicting a stylized standing female figure wearing a mask. Executed circa 1960, this work exemplifies Metcalf’...
Metal, Iron
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
Price Upon Request
Louise Bourgeois, « Fallen woman »
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture in Sèvres porcelain, titled « Fallen woman », by Louise Bourgeois for the manufacture nationale de Sèvres, France circa 1996. Edition numbered 21/25. Stamped « Manufacture ...
Porcelain