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Classical Roman Decorative Objects

CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE

During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Antique Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, Carved, French, 1880
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, Carved, French, 1880

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress, Carved, French, 1880

Located in Buxton, GB

This exquisite sculpture depicts Diane the Huntress in all her glory, after Houdon. The beautiful bronze sculpture taken from the famous marble masterpiece by J Houden, exhibited at ...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar
Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 18th century Italian Majolica Polychrome Pharmacy Jar or Albarello, dated 1777. These jars were use in apothecaries to hold medicinal herbs, powders...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Nineteenth Century Bronze Gladiator Sculpture on Siena Marble Base
Nineteenth Century Bronze Gladiator Sculpture on Siena Marble Base

Nineteenth Century Bronze Gladiator Sculpture on Siena Marble Base

Located in London, GB

Nineteenth century bronze of the Borghese Gladiator, Italian or French, mounted on a richly figured Convent Sienna marble base.

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century
A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century A Terracotta statue of the classical Greek 'Discobolus" by Myron. This particular figure is modelled after the 2nd century Roma...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy
Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy

Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Original white Carrara marble sculpture. Sculpture of Head of Medusa type Rondanini placed on trapezoid with griffin and capital inspired by the model of Giustiniani collection, Torl...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum
A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A bronze on a marble column after Giovanni Bologna, depicting the Roman god Mercury messenger of the gods flying through the air raised on a path of air made by the mouth of a cherub...

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1850s French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique Garden Lions
Pair of Antique Garden Lions

Pair of Antique Garden Lions

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of French hand-carved antique garden stone lions are crouching and are made of stone. The dimensions are for the slightly larger of th...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback
Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback

Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This dramatic sculpture depicts a triumphant mounted figure mid-charge, rendered in a weathered gray finish that echoes aged bronze. With one hand raised in victory and the other com...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal
Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal

Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal

Located in Tilburg, NL

Wonderful large horse head in plaster. Big scale and great details and patina. The white plaster creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadows. Shows great movement in the way the head is depicted. Reminiscent of equivalent plaster casts of horse heads from the Parthenon frieze...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster, Boxwood

Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD
Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD

Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD

Located in Doha, QA

A captivating Roman marble head of a Goddess, possibly Venus, dating from the 1st–3rd century AD, exquisitely carved and presented on a bespoke marble pedestal styled as a classical ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Icarus Statue on Stone Fragment
Icarus Statue on Stone Fragment

Icarus Statue on Stone Fragment

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Well rendered depiction of Icarus, in brown stained terracotta on an angular stone base. Statue is signed but it is difficult to interpret the signature. It appears to be "Faffa Ales...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD
Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD

Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable and rare fragment of ancient Roman glass, dating from the 1st to 4th century AD. The glass is preserved in excellent condition and displays a stunning natural iridescent...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Two Piece Collection of Ermanno Nason Scavo Glass
Two Piece Collection of Ermanno Nason Scavo Glass

Two Piece Collection of Ermanno Nason Scavo Glass

By Ermanno Nason

Located in New York, NY

Two vases by Nason for Cenedese, Ca 1970's. Both in perfect condition Dimensions in listing are for taller vase, smaller vase as follows. 7"- H x 9"- W x 3.5"-m open at top. Classic...

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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Mid-century vintage cobalt blue and gold Italian porcelain jars
Mid-century vintage cobalt blue and gold Italian porcelain jars

Mid-century vintage cobalt blue and gold Italian porcelain jars

Located in Allentown, PA

Presenting a pair of exceptional Italian porcelain jars with lids. This pair of jars have a deep cobalt blue glaze with cream and gold accents. This fine pair of porcelain jars were ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 19th Century Italian Amphora with Ochre Glaze
Vintage 19th Century Italian Amphora with Ochre Glaze

Vintage 19th Century Italian Amphora with Ochre Glaze

By Bottega Vignoli, Fendi Casa, Artenova

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking and beautifully proportioned 19th-century Italian amphora, hand-thrown in terracotta and finished in a rich ochre-amber glaze that radiates warmth and character. Standing ...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.
Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.

Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century vintage hand painted pottery urn with lid. This hand painted classical Italian urn has beautiful tones of chocolate brown, Amber and cream. This urn with lid wa...

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1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This antique italian wood frieze, hand carved and named "half a palm", still has traces of lacquer, silver and gold, almost erased by time. It can also be the base of a lamp. ref. ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust
Roman Style Solid Marble Bust

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust This bust measures: 15 wide x 10 deep x 23 inches high This piece is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, den...

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20th Century American Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli

By Antonio Frilli

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar by Antonio Frilli. White marble bust is on a black plinth. Antonio Frilli was a Florentine sculptor who specialized in ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo clothed with a cloak embraces Daphne from behind, who is fleeing from him and has already frozen into a ...

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1860s German Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour
Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour

Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma

The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar formally known as Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"
Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"

Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"

By A. Durenne

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

They are in Miami. We offer free shipping in Florida. They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" In the photos you can see a pair of lions of...

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1880s French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman
Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman

Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman

By Pietro Bazzanti

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman Dimensions : 31" Tall X 24" Wide X 10" Deep This gorgeous marble bust was made by Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy
Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy

Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Head of Medusa, the most famous gorgon in Greek mythology. Made from a mixture of marble powder and polyester resin, called reconstituted marble. dall'aspetto , molto simile al vero ...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes

Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes

Located in London, GB

Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base. Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Located in New York, NY

A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

An angel lost a wing... and I picked it up for Christmas time...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base
Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens
Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens

Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens

Located in London, GB

Large Pair of Bronze Classical Maidens Holding A Urn These originally were part of a Fountain But could be used as Free Standing Sculptures and Wired to a Fountain

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20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius
Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius

Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage bust of a youthful Marcus Aurelius is a masterful example of Neoclassical revival design. Crafted from high-quality cast marble, the sculpture captures the serene expression and iconic, deeply textured curls synonymous with Greco-Roman antiquity. The smooth, polished finish of the bust provides a sophisticated contrast to the heavily distressed black wooden plinth upon which it rests. This intentional juxtaposition of classical form and rustic weathering makes it an ideal statement piece for those who appreciate a curated, academic aesthetic with a hint of bohemian flair. Measuring 8.5" wide, 8.5" deep, and 14.5" tall, this sculptural head is perfectly scaled to anchor a curated bookshelf, an entryway console, or an executive study. It is in great vintage condition, displaying minor surface scuffs and an authentic patina that only serves to enhance its storied character. The distressed finish on the base adds a layer of historic depth, suggesting a piece that has been cherished across generations. Whether anchoring a traditional gallery or adding a timeless touch to a modern home, this Marcus Aurelius bust...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Austrian .800 Silver Candelabra / Epergne 3D Man with Axe 87.9 ozt Vienna #6492
Austrian .800 Silver Candelabra / Epergne 3D Man with Axe 87.9 ozt Vienna #6492

Austrian .800 Silver Candelabra / Epergne 3D Man with Axe 87.9 ozt Vienna #6492

Located in Big Bend, WI

Austrian .800 Silver Incredible Austrian .800 silver 6-light candelabra / epergne from Vienna, Austria (maker unknown). This massive piece features a three dimensional man holding...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Calvary XVIIth Century, Religious
Calvary XVIIth Century, Religious

Calvary XVIIth Century, Religious

Located in Madrid, ES

Calvary XVIIth century, religious 17th Century Calvary, religious Ancient Calvary from the 17th century carved in boxwood Boxwood is characterized by its hardness and difficult pruning. It has traces of polychromy and gold. Measure: 65x45...

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1670s European Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Busto di faraone egizio, (memento- vanitas ) scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
Busto di faraone egizio, (memento- vanitas ) scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara

Busto di faraone egizio, (memento- vanitas ) scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, Vanitas, memento, busto egiziano, busto antico, busto faraone, egizio vanitas , arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, scul...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust
18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust

18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust

Located in Stockholm, SE

An 18th century Venus de’ Medici bronze bust, mounted on a later 19th century marble base. It has a beautiful rich slightly worn dark brown patina. Venus...

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18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small farmer from Calvados, he started his career as a dealer in wallpaper in Paris. In 1838 he went into partnership with Achille Collas (1795-1859), who had just invented a machine to create miniature bronze replicas of statues. Together they started a business selling miniatures of antique statues from museums all over Europe, thus democratising art and making it more accessible to households.[2] From 1843 they extended their scope by reproducing the work of living artists and also diversified by making enamelled household objects. With the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 the firm briefly had to switch to cannon founding owing to the shortage of metals but resumed business afterwards. Following Barbedienne's death in 1892, he was buried in the Père-Lachaise cemetery and the firm was carried on by his nephew Gustave Leblanc until 1952. Among the principal artists reproduced by the firm were Antoine Louis Barye and Auguste Rodin. The Dying Galata (Italian: Galata morente...

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1870s French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Enameled Brass Jardiniere, Multi-Colored Design, 1920s
Japanese Enameled Brass Jardiniere, Multi-Colored Design, 1920s

Japanese Enameled Brass Jardiniere, Multi-Colored Design, 1920s

Located in London, GB

This is a very decorative and good sized jardiniere, made and enamelled in Japan in the 1920s. Good quality enamelling - this shows some signs of wear, consistent with it's age. We would recommend this is used for indoor plants...

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1920s Japanese Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Stucco head of a roman figure
Stucco head of a roman figure

Stucco head of a roman figure

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.

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1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stucco

Pair of Porcelain Blue Cachepots by Vieux Paris, 19th Century Classical Motif
Pair of Porcelain Blue Cachepots by Vieux Paris, 19th Century Classical Motif

Pair of Porcelain Blue Cachepots by Vieux Paris, 19th Century Classical Motif

By Manufacture Le Vieux Paris

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is an unusual pair of 19th century decorative hand-painted porcelain cachepots with hand-painted classical bust decoration made by Vieux Paris / Old Paris. Molded "Bamboo" faux ...

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1870s French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Roman Bronze Parade Helmet Fragment, circa A.D. 1st century
Roman Bronze Parade Helmet Fragment, circa A.D. 1st century

Roman Bronze Parade Helmet Fragment, circa A.D. 1st century

Located in York, GB

Provenance: German art market, 2002; With Jean-David Cahn AG, Basel, 2008; Private collection Switzerland; With Cahn International AG, Basel, 2018; Private collection, London - p...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Max DeMoss 1987 Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture
Max DeMoss 1987 Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture

Max DeMoss 1987 Bronze Figurative Abstract Sculpture

By Max DeMoss

Located in Oceanside, US

This sculpture presents a dynamic and emotive scene, likely crafted in bronze, depicting three figures interacting with a horse in a dramatic, fragmented style. The composition evoke...

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1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Giara in argento 800 massiccio in stile "pompeiano"
Giara in argento 800 massiccio in stile "pompeiano"

Giara in argento 800 massiccio in stile "pompeiano"

By Argenterie Lala

Located in VALENZA, IT

Grande giara in argento massiccio 800. La forma è tonda e panciuta nella parte centrale mentre si stringe più nettamente verso la "bocca" del vaso. Sul corpo sono stati eseguiti sba...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century
Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century

Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century

By Giambologna

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze sculpture "Flying Mercury", after Giambologna, mounted as a lamp, on a green marble column base decorated with a bronze frieze, with allegories of the Arts. Wear and tear ...

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19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ancient Classical Style Antique Iridescent Glass Bottle
Ancient Classical Style Antique Iridescent Glass Bottle

Ancient Classical Style Antique Iridescent Glass Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Antique classical style glass bottle on lucite stand Lucite base holder Measures. 3.4" x 4.2" x 1.8"L.

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Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Bronze Laurel Wreath
Bronze Laurel Wreath

Bronze Laurel Wreath

$558Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Laurel Wreath

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Some years ago I found this bronze laurel wreath: I liked it, I bought and placed it on a beautiful marble head. ref. O/6843.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Multi-Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Titus Domitian
18th-19th Century Neoclassical Multi-Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Titus Domitian

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Multi-Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Titus Domitian

Located in New York, NY

A striking late 18th-early 19th century bust of the Roman Emperor Titus Domitian. The head is made from hand carved white Carrara marble, the tunic and t...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Hadrian sculpture, Hadrian head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Hadrian art, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Portrait head of Hadrian carved on...

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury
Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury

Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Roman deity Mercury was the god of commerce, communication, and travelers. He is the equivalent of Hermes from the Greek pantheon, and due to his association with communication ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen
Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen

Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Rare and Large Imperial Black Porphyry architectural fragment partially polished, 23,5 x 15 x 12 cm Porfido Nero is a rare Black Variety of Imperial Porphyry from Gebel Dokhan (th...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry

Roman portrait of a young North African Man - Middle of the 3rd century
Roman portrait of a young North African Man - Middle of the 3rd century

Roman portrait of a young North African Man - Middle of the 3rd century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Roman portrait of a young North African Man Middle of the 3rd century 27 x 19 x 20 cm Marble on a modern stand Provenance : Collection of M. G. (1936), a French collector and writer...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Cast Stone Corbels
Cast Stone Corbels

Cast Stone Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Classical style figural cast stone corbels. Each depicting a child supporting a shepherds shelf with garland swags. Dimensions: Height 48", width...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Coppia di busti in Ceramica chiara- G. Cesare e Adriano imperatori-made in Italy
Coppia di busti in Ceramica chiara- G. Cesare e Adriano imperatori-made in Italy

Coppia di busti in Ceramica chiara- G. Cesare e Adriano imperatori-made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Giulio Cesare, Adriano busto, Scultura, busto imperatore, Busto Giulio Cesare, busto imperatore Augusto, busto romano antico, arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, busto cre...

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Early 2000s European Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Plaster Bust of Homer After Hellenistic Work of Antiquity
Antique Plaster Bust of Homer After Hellenistic Work of Antiquity

Antique Plaster Bust of Homer After Hellenistic Work of Antiquity

Located in Kent, CT

An antique plaster bust of Homer, modeled after a Hellenistic prototype from antiquity. The sculptural form captures the poet’s deeply set eyes, furrowed brow, and flowing beard with...

Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Head Julius Caesar  carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy
Head Julius Caesar  carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy

Head Julius Caesar carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Julius Caesar sculpture, Caesar head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Julius Caesar art , white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Portrait head of Juliu...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust
18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful, albeit heavily distressed stone bust depicting an authoritarian man on a pedestal. Softly colored grey stone with many details intact including draping on tunic, eyes, bea...

Category

18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble

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