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Neoclassical Decorative Objects

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Large Celadon Ceramic Vase, USA 1920's
Large Celadon Ceramic Vase, USA 1920's

Large Celadon Ceramic Vase, USA 1920's

Located in New York, NY

Large hand formed ceramic vase with a large neck adorned with miniature “handles”

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks
Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks

Located in Buisson, FR

Great pair of wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1760-1800. Weathered and small losses Measurements are individual and include the iron peak....

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 4-Arms Candelabras, France
Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 4-Arms Candelabras, France

Pair of Late 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 4-Arms Candelabras, France

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze/ormolu 4-Arms candelabras, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, ormolu Technique: cast, molded, polished, meta...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin

Tall Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Tall Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Corinthian Column Candlesticks

Tall Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Corinthian Column Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Very tall pair of Neoclassical-style, sterling silver, Corinthian Column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1967, William A. Humphries, Ltd. - maker. Each ca...

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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum
A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum

A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum

Located in London, GB

A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner) This sculptural articulated swa...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column candlesticks
Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column candlesticks

Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style, square based column candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 7 1/8 inches high x 3 inches wide (at widest point acro...

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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century
Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century

Life-Size Carved Marble Torso Of A Roman Soldier, 20th Century

Located in Norwood, NJ

This life-size carved marble torso depicts a Roman soldier wearing an elaborately ornamented cuirass and military skirt, executed in the classical tradition. The breastplate is decor...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair
Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair

Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous pair of cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male and female head busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere god and goddess sculptures USA, 21st Century Measures: 8"W x ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"

French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...

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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color
Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color

Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This vase is in Porcelain., the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in Portugal by S.I.A witch is a famous editor. It is signed.

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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Belgian Crystal Centerpiece Wine Cooler by Val Saint Lambert
Large Belgian Crystal Centerpiece Wine Cooler by Val Saint Lambert

Large Belgian Crystal Centerpiece Wine Cooler by Val Saint Lambert

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive and substantial thick crystal vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers, filled with ice as a wine chille...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Italian Creamware Lion Mask Cachepot
Italian Creamware Lion Mask Cachepot

Italian Creamware Lion Mask Cachepot

Located in New York, NY

Italian creamware lion mask cachepot.. Antique neoclassical creamware soup tureen cachepot with three ringed lion masks supported on tripod tapering legs with lion paw feet on circul...

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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Creamware

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton
Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elegant Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, 1899 An impressive pair of 9" tall sterling silver candlesticks...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman After William Theed (1804-1891)
White Marble Bust of a Young Woman After William Theed (1804-1891)

White Marble Bust of a Young Woman After William Theed (1804-1891)

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional white marble bust of a young woman in the Greco-Roman neoclassical style, mounted on variegated marble, after the original by the English master, William Theed (1804-1891...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Classical Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders
Pair of Classical Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders

Pair of Classical Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of crystal candlestick holders by the renowned Tiffany & Co. showcases the timeless sophistication and enduring craftsmanship for which the brand is celebrated. Fea...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell

Located in London, GB

A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design
Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design

Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

A substantial sterling silver-plated letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968
Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968

Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical blue and white stoneware vase with a flower frog insert, date marked 1968. The vase is sprig decorated with classical figures and banded with a r...

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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair Late 19th Century Black Porcelain Neoclassical Vases
Pair Late 19th Century Black Porcelain Neoclassical Vases

Pair Late 19th Century Black Porcelain Neoclassical Vases

Located in Troy, MI

Found in England, this pair of tall black porcelain vases dates from approximately 1880s. Decorated with gilt and classical Greek or Roman figures...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831
French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831

By Philippe Poitevin

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite 19th-century bronze sculpture by Philippe Poitevin (1831–1907) masterfully depicts Hippolytus, the tragic Greek mythological son of Theseus. The composition captures t...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

20th Century Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Blown Glass Flower-Form Footed Vase
20th Century Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Blown Glass Flower-Form Footed Vase

20th Century Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Blown Glass Flower-Form Footed Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Tiffany Studios gold Favrile blown glass flower-form footed vase, dating to circa 1910–1915. The vase is formed with a gracefully ribbed trumpet-shaped body that flares gently at the...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

19th Century Victorian Neo Classical Terracotta Bust
19th Century Victorian Neo Classical Terracotta Bust

19th Century Victorian Neo Classical Terracotta Bust

Located in New York, NY

Classical terracotta bust in very good original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. The bust depicts a woman’s head, her hair is tied back in ...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque
Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque

Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775
Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in Katonah, NY

This exceptional pair of antique black basalt vases was made by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775. The vases are sculpted in deep solid relief with bacchanalia...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock
Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock

Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An elegant and finely crafted mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Tiffany & Co., New York. This exquisite piece showcases the exceptional quality and attention to detail th...

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1850s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A classic of British design: an authentic blue Wedgwood jasperware dish with crisp white neoclassical relief. Crafted in England, this petite tray showcases the matte, powder-blue bo...

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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....

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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in New York, NY

This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad entirely in richly figured malachite, selected for its intense emerald coloration and dr...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American
Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American

Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

American Crystal Vase from the 1950's Substantial vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers or standing alone on a...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn.
19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn.

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn.

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century Large Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn. Highly decorated Royal Vienna Gilt Porcelain urn. This circular urn with double-scrolled handles stands as two pieces on its original ...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Vase of Campana Form
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Vase of Campana Form

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Vase of Campana Form

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous hexagonal crystal vase by Tiffany & Co. Signed and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Heavy and solid. Decorative urn shape elegant on its own, also with ample ...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

20th Century L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass and Gilt Bronze Trumpet Vase, No. 1043
20th Century L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass and Gilt Bronze Trumpet Vase, No. 1043

20th Century L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass and Gilt Bronze Trumpet Vase, No. 1043

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A distinguished early 20th century American vase by Tiffany Studios, circa 1920, featuring a slender trumpet-form hand-blown Favrile glass top mounted on a patinated gilt bronze hold...

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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Small Cupid Dish with Classical Figural Relief
Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Small Cupid Dish with Classical Figural Relief

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Small Cupid Dish with Classical Figural Relief

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A refined Wedgwood blue jasperware small dish, showcasing the iconic matte blue ground with crisp applied white neoclassical relief, one of Wedgwood’s most enduring and collectible designs. This dish features a softly scalloped rim with radiating fluted detail and a braided border of wheat, framing a central classical scene rendered in high relief. The central image depicts classical female figures accompanied by a winged cherub, drawn from Greco-Roman mythology and emblematic of Wedgwood’s close collaboration with John Flaxman in the late 18th century. These scenes were designed to evoke ideals of harmony, virtue, love, and beauty—core themes of the Neoclassical movement that defined Wedgwood’s artistic legacy. The reverse is impressed “WEDGWOOD / MADE IN ENGLAND”, confirming authentic English manufacture. The dish is finely proportioned and well-balanced, making it both decorative and functional. This piece works beautifully as a ring dish, trinket dish, or small catchall, and is an excellent example of classic Wedgwood jasperware craftsmanship. Details: Maker: Wedgwood Material: Jasperware Color: Wedgwood blue with white relief Decoration: Classical figural scene with cherub, after John Flaxman designs Mark: Impressed “WEDGWOOD / MADE IN ENGLAND” Origin: England Date: 20th century Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age; no chips or cracks observed About the Imagery: The figural relief reflects Wedgwood’s neoclassical vocabulary inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art. Designs of draped figures and cherubs were often adapted from John Flaxman (1755–1826), whose work became synonymous with Wedgwood’s intellectual and artistic identity. Such imagery symbolized idealized femininity, affection, and classical virtue—timeless motifs that continue to resonate with collectors. Styling Ideas Use as a ring or jewelry dish on a bedside table or vanity. Style on a desk or console as a refined catchall for keys or small objects. .Layer with books, intaglios, and framed engravings for a collected English look Pair with other Wedgwood jasperware plates...

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20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s
Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage porcelain or ceramic dove figurines feature finely detailed bodies, artfully hand painted with light green accents on bright white majolica glaze, creating a reserved, natural color palette of white and tone-on-tone green. The birds are realistically sculpted with wide, flowing tails, standing calmly with their heads slightly turned. They are not mirror images of each other; each presents subtle differences in posture, adding visual interest and another layer of complexity to the set. Highly detailed figurines convey a touch of historical elegance and whimsical charm of traditional Italian country style. Each sculpture is marked with ITALY and model numbers on the inner surfaces. While many Italian artists and studios created their version of dove figurine, most of them are stylistically different from this pair; Bitossi and Zaccagnini birds have more streamlined, Modernist silhouettes, and the doves created for Raymor were less detailed and intentionally less realistic, as well as most often marked with distributor name in writing. We're attributing the pair to Mottahedeh, who sourced Italian majolica in similar style; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the sculptures are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The convenient size and small footprint allows the set to be used in a multiple ways, such as dining room centerpiece, console table accent, shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock
Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate

Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush
Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush

Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush This commanding bronze bust of George Washington is modeled after the cele...

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...

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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with Neo Classical Relief
Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with Neo Classical Relief

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with Neo Classical Relief

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A refined Wedgwood blue jasperware lidded box, featuring the iconic matte periwinkle-blue ground with crisp applied white classical reliefs, a hallmark of Wedgwood’s neoclassical pro...

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Torso, Antique Carrara Marble Décor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Italian torso of a Roman male in hand carved Carrara marble and mounted onto a black marble base, in good condition. The Italian décor represe...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Tiffany & Co. Hand-Crafted Clear Crystal Candlesticks, USA
Tiffany & Co. Hand-Crafted Clear Crystal Candlesticks, USA

Tiffany & Co. Hand-Crafted Clear Crystal Candlesticks, USA

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks. A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. Austria, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble
19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

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