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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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Style: Classical Roman
Red & White Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Red & White Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

Red & White Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

$3,697 / item

Red & White Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

By Bottega Vignoli

Located in London, GB

Bottega Vignoli, Byzantium vase, 2022, hand-painted maiolica fired in full-fire reduction firing 17cm x 37cm height. Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli, based in Faenza—the historic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Continental Iron and Gilt Pedestal Birdbath or Fountain
19th Century Continental Iron and Gilt Pedestal Birdbath or Fountain

19th Century Continental Iron and Gilt Pedestal Birdbath or Fountain

$12,500

19th Century Continental Iron and Gilt Pedestal Birdbath or Fountain

Located in Dallas, TX

Large and impressive 19th century Continental iron and parcel gilt fountain or birdbath. Beautiful detail and quality.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880
French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880

French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880

$3,695

French Patinated Bronze Bust of the Greek Hero Ajax, circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

Grand Tour French, patinated bronze bust of the Greek hero/mythological warrior Ajax (Menelaus) on a socle base, circa 1880. Ajax wears a helmet with batt...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

$2,400 / set

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

Mid-Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze Sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenes
Mid-Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze Sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenes

Mid-Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze Sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenes

$26,702

Mid-Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze Sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenes

By Antonio Canova

Located in London, GB

Mid-nineteenth century Italian bronze sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenes after the eighteenth century original 'I Pugilatori' by Antonio Canova, set atop serpentine columns. Creuga...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar
Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

$1,362

Large Stone Bust of Julius Ceasar

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good stone bust of Julius Ceasar, hollow inside and in overall very good condition. 24" high 25" wiide 15" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please p...

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20th Century English Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

17th Century Spanish Faux Marble Cassetta Frame

17th Century Spanish Faux Marble Cassetta Frame

$28,000

17th Century Spanish Faux Marble Cassetta Frame

Located in New York, NY

Handcarved and parcel-gilt Cassetta frame with deep red panels and faux marble segments in sea green.

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Mid-17th Century European Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa 100-200 AD
Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa 100-200 AD

Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa 100-200 AD

$31,152

Ancient Roman Marble Sphinx Fragment, Hand-Carved, Circa 100-200 AD

Located in York, GB

Provenance: Private collection, Canada and Israel (before 1955); by descent. Carved in white marble, this fragment preserves the body a Sphinx and dates to around the 2nd century A....

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique 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

$1,789

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

Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century

Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century

$2,957Sale Price / item|20% Off

Byzantium Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century

By Bottega Vignoli

Located in London, GB

Bottega Vignoli, Byzantium vase, 2022, hand-painted maiolica fired in full-fire reduction firing 17cm x 37cm height. Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli, based in Faenza—the historic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Neoclassical Romanesque Bronze Female Form Sculptures with Marble Bases
Neoclassical Romanesque Bronze Female Form Sculptures with Marble Bases

Neoclassical Romanesque Bronze Female Form Sculptures with Marble Bases

$2,800 / set

Neoclassical Romanesque Bronze Female Form Sculptures with Marble Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous pair of antique golden cast bronze roman women on newly fabricated marble bases. They are hollow and the water jugs are open so they can be used to display an arrangement wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Turned and Polished Set of Two 16" Tall Granite Urns / Planters
20th Century Turned and Polished Set of Two 16" Tall Granite Urns / Planters

20th Century Turned and Polished Set of Two 16" Tall Granite Urns / Planters

$1,350 / set

20th Century Turned and Polished Set of Two 16" Tall Granite Urns / Planters

Located in Toledo, OH

Set of two 16" granite turned and polished planters / urns in shades of rose and gray. Slightly different in shape and opening size but work well together. Very good condition, ready...

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20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Iron Campana Form Garden Urns
Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Iron Campana Form Garden Urns

Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Iron Campana Form Garden Urns

$1,400 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Iron Campana Form Garden Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a backyard or a patio with this elegant pair of classical Roman antique urns. Crafted in France circa 1850, each vase stands on a square base with pedestal over a gadrooned ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.
White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.

White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.

$45,000

White Carrara marble sculpture of Hannah and Samuel by F. Andrei. Inv. E.

Located in New York, NY

Depicting Hannah with draping robes holding Samuel in her left arm and placing a donation in a trunk with an engraved Menorah to its front, signed 'F. Andrei. Inv. E. Scolp. Roma 186...

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1860s Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes

$6,586

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 Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

$675 / set

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

By A. Santini

Located in New York, NY

A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images. Dimensions L to R: Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.) For Corinthian capitol columns...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

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

Ancient Classical Style Antique Iridescent Glass Bottle

$1,800

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

Jean Antoine Injalbert bronze 1882
Jean Antoine Injalbert bronze 1882

Jean Antoine Injalbert bronze 1882

$12,170

Jean Antoine Injalbert bronze 1882

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Wonderful bronze by Jean François Injalbert c 1882.

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1880s French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century
Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century

Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century

$4,500 / set

Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

A pair of elegant vases finely painted with flowers and butterflies in brilliant colors, richly gilded on handles and base. Shipping included Free and fast delivery door to door ...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique NeoClassical Gold Color Bronze 6 arm Candle or Electric Chandelier
Large Antique NeoClassical Gold Color Bronze 6 arm Candle or Electric Chandelier

Large Antique NeoClassical Gold Color Bronze 6 arm Candle or Electric Chandelier

$4,473

Large Antique NeoClassical Gold Color Bronze 6 arm Candle or Electric Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

Excellent quality and great looking, solid bronze chandelier. If you are looking for a truly remarkable and highly decorative fixture then this stunning and large size candle chande...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask
Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask

Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask

$2,601

Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask

Located in London, by appointment only

An extremely well-made copy of a classical mask after the antique, the face shown in high relief within a dished background and a border of Greek Key with discs to the four sides. No...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero
19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero

19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero

$5,900

19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero

Located in Stamford, CT

A Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero, Roman Consul in 63 B.C. completed in ebonized plaster, circa 1880. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. (Wikipedia) Provenance: Collection of Brigadier General Alfred Douglas Miller...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century
Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century

Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century

$10,500

Bisque Porcelain a Stature of Boy and Girl Reading a Book, French, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

A 19th century French bisque sculpture of a stature of boy and girl reading a book. Biscuit porcelain with indistinct signature to base 'LIARD', Shipping included Free and fa...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius
Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius

Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius

$7,635

Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius

Located in Rome, IT

Description Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Indicative shipping costs in Ital...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture
1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

$375

1978 Gino Ruggeri Italian Alabaster Figural High Relief Wall Plaque Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful alabaster wall plate features a high relief sculpture commemorating the opera, Carmen. Made by hand in Tuscany, Italy by master sculptor Gino Ruggeri. Comes in the original...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of a Man, 1st Century BC
Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of a Man, 1st Century BC

Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of a Man, 1st Century BC

$40,000

Ancient Roman Portrait Bust of a Man, 1st Century BC

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A portrait of Roman aristocrat executed in the Veristic style. From the Latin "verus" meaning truth, the practice represented everyday subjects with great realism often including signs of age with exacting detail. Wrinkles, furrowed brows, and moles are presented as signs of wisdom and power and suggest the philosophical and moral character of the sitter. With the ascent of Emperor Augustus, eternal youth again took center stage, and verism fell into disfavor. The style enjoyed a resurgence after Emperor Vespasian came to power in 69 AD, Italy, 1st century BC. Provenance - the collection of Spanish fashion designer Elio Berhanyer...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Marble Head of an Elderly Man, likely Roman
Marble Head of an Elderly Man, likely Roman

Marble Head of an Elderly Man, likely Roman

$14,315

Marble Head of an Elderly Man, likely Roman

Located in Greding, DE

Fragmentary Roman male head depicting an elderly man with a receding hairline, pronounced eyebrows, strong cheek structure, and deep facial wrinkles. Traces of original polychromy re...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Marble

Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand
Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand

Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand

$3,519

Stylish, Late 1800s Handmade Italian, Alabaster Column, Pedestal or Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful Roman column for displaying a work of art. This piece is composed of eight stacked segments, forming a beautifully twisted column inspired by ancient Roman and Baroque des...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment 1st-2nd Century AD
Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment 1st-2nd Century AD

Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment 1st-2nd Century AD

$9,243

Ancient Roman Bronze Foot Fragment 1st-2nd Century AD

Located in York, GB

A finely cast bronze foot fragment from an ancient Roman statue with a wonderful green patina consummate with age. Provenance from the Mintici collection, Belgium 1970's-1990's.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture
Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture

Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture

$3,101

Bronze Statue Of Emperor Augustus, Roman Imperial Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This bronze statue is a figurative sculpture representing a ruler from the roman empire, inspired by classical depictions of emperor Augustus. Shown in a balanced contrapposto stance...

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2010s French Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Draped Religious Women Titled: Antifonh
A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Draped Religious Women Titled: Antifonh

A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Draped Religious Women Titled: Antifonh

$29,000

A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Draped Religious Women Titled: Antifonh

Located in Tarzana, CA

A fine 19th century French patinated bronze figure of a standing draped classical woman with a wreath to her hair holding an urn. Titled: Antifonh Measures: Height 41.5" (105.4 cm)...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980
Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980

Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980

$699

Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage flying cherub. An Italian, plaster putto figure with leather hanging strap, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A decorative accent piece, ideal for suspen...

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1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century
Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

$2,800

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy. The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique hallm. historic French pewter candlestick candle holder chiseled garland
Antique hallm. historic French pewter candlestick candle holder chiseled garland

Antique hallm. historic French pewter candlestick candle holder chiseled garland

$214

Antique hallm. historic French pewter candlestick candle holder chiseled garland

Located in Landshut, BY

historic French pewter candle holder Since ancient times, candlesticks have been made in this way. for a good reason :: it makes sense! chiseled garland Manufactured in Southern Fran...

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1850s French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Bust Apollon
Bust Apollon

Bust Apollon

$668Sale Price|20% Off

Bust Apollon

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful glazed terracotta bust of Apollon. This beautiful and elegant off-white bust made in Spain around the 50’s will be a prominent element of your dec...

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20th Century Spanish Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

$1,431

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish, rare and mint condition bronze, brass and glass desk piece. This completely original inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Jewelry Dish in Gold and Green
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Jewelry Dish in Gold and Green

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Jewelry Dish in Gold and Green

$275

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Jewelry Dish in Gold and Green

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian porcelain dish by designer Richard Ginori with emerald green center and gold decorative edge detail, circa Mid-20th century or earlier, Italy. Colors include gree...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Murano Art Glass Vase, Roman Revival Scavo Amphora with Applied Handles
Art Deco Murano Art Glass Vase, Roman Revival Scavo Amphora with Applied Handles

Art Deco Murano Art Glass Vase, Roman Revival Scavo Amphora with Applied Handles

$2,060

Art Deco Murano Art Glass Vase, Roman Revival Scavo Amphora with Applied Handles

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Murano Scavo Roman Revival Glass Amphora with Applied Handles and Raspberry Prunts Murano Art Deco Scavo Glass Amphora with Barbed Handles & Raspberry Prunts, Art Deco M...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

19th Century French Bronze Tazza Dish by Ferdinand Barbedienne
19th Century French Bronze Tazza Dish by Ferdinand Barbedienne

19th Century French Bronze Tazza Dish by Ferdinand Barbedienne

$1,789

19th Century French Bronze Tazza Dish by Ferdinand Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A Roman-classical style decorative bowl, cast in bronze, brown patinated finish. This antique coupe is signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne (France, 1810-1892). In the center a depiction ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust

$3,101

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

A Large Heavy Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust
A Large Heavy Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust

A Large Heavy Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust

$1,205

A Large Heavy Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Heavy Bust of Apollo This is a good looking bust, it has been on display outdoors so has a slightly weathered appearance, a piece with good presence The Statue is 21” high ...

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1950s Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain
Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of cast lead cupids, originally part of a grand public fountain, now destroyed. The seated cupids hold a wine goblet in one hand, and a cluster of grapes on the other. ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Lead

20th Century Italian Stone Fountain Mask
20th Century Italian Stone Fountain Mask

20th Century Italian Stone Fountain Mask

$1,431

20th Century Italian Stone Fountain Mask

Located in Milano, MI

This antique stone mask was probably used in a fountain. It is a very decorative Italian antique object. The mask fits as decorative object on a bureau o...

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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Bronze bust depicting a philosopher after the Antique, 19th century, founder Lup
Bronze bust depicting a philosopher after the Antique, 19th century, founder Lup

Bronze bust depicting a philosopher after the Antique, 19th century, founder Lup

$2,385

Bronze bust depicting a philosopher after the Antique, 19th century, founder Lup

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Bronze bust representing a philosopher after the Antique, 19th century, caster Luppens Bronze bust representing a philosopher after the Antique, 19th century, caster Luppens & Co.

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

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

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

$20,540

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

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

Large Winged Griffin by Bottega Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati, carved walnut
Large Winged Griffin by Bottega Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati, carved walnut

Large Winged Griffin by Bottega Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati, carved walnut

$4,533 / item

Large Winged Griffin by Bottega Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati, carved walnut

By Testolini & Salviati, Vincenzo Cadorin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Large winged griffin by Bottega Vincenzo Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati in carved walnut. These two sculptural elements were the basis of a large mirror, produced by the great car...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Ancient roman Head of Eros, in white marble, circa 2nd - 3rd century A.D
Ancient roman Head of Eros, in white marble, circa 2nd - 3rd century A.D

Ancient roman Head of Eros, in white marble, circa 2nd - 3rd century A.D

$4,929Sale Price|20% Off

Ancient roman Head of Eros, in white marble, circa 2nd - 3rd century A.D

Located in York, GB

Provenance: Private collection, Belgium; Galerie Chenel, Paris; Private collection, London This beautiful little fragment was likely made for a larger relief sculpture, and is co...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Plaster Bust of Marianne
Plaster Bust of Marianne

Plaster Bust of Marianne

$1,980

Plaster Bust of Marianne

Located in Atlanta, GA

Marianne is the embodiment of the French Republic. Marianne represents the permanent values that found her citizens' attachment to the Republic: "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity".

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust
19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust

$4,056

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant classical-style marble bust, likely produced in Italy in the 19th century. The sculpture depicts an idealized female figure inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity, characterized b...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar
Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar

Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar

$22,525

Antique Italian Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar

Located in Newark, England

Grey Marble Socle From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Antique Italian Marble Bust Augustus Caesar. The bust...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers
Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers

Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers

$1,658

Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers

Located in Lisse, NL

Tasteful and unique wooden wall clock with sculptural front. The magnificent front of this midcentury era wall clock is entirely hand carved out of solid wood. It is difficult to se...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal PricketsCandleholders Torcheres
Pair of Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal PricketsCandleholders Torcheres

Pair of Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal PricketsCandleholders Torcheres

$2,230 / set

Pair of Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal PricketsCandleholders Torcheres

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Roman Style Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal Prickets. Patinated cast iron base. Measure 9" in diameter at the base and stand 42" tall. Accommodate large size candles.

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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands
Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands

Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands

$2,875 / set

Collection of Italian Specimen Marble Spheres on Stands

Located in Hudson, NY

This three-piece grouping of specimen marble spheres can be sold as the group or as a pair ( the left and right are a pair or as a single in the middle) and a single. The marble is ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd
Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd

$5,500

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This cast stone female torso was purchased in 1983 from the Karl Springer showroom in 1983. We have the original receipt for the purchase which where the torso was displayed in Honol...

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1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy
Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy

$572Sale Price|20% Off

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Large and heavy handmade vase in burnt orange and deep blue with the typical "sandy" mixture giving the piece a bit of a rough texture. The technique was developed for giving glass t...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle
Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle

Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle

$900

Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This charming perfume vessel with layered patina has survived the centuries with its beauty intact. The flattened body rises to a long and graceful cylindrical neck with an everted r...

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15th Century and Earlier Jordanian Antique Classical Roman Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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