Neoclassical Decorative Objects

A 19th century Royal Cobalt Blue Meissen Pate Sur Pate vase of a Maiden seated on a Centaur. Beautifully decorated in cobalt blue, salmon pink, 2...

Magnificent 21st Century English Carved Lapis Lazuli Sculpture, ''On A Golden Pond'', by Frempire. A superb quality, contemporary model of a Horse carved in the round from Lapis La...

Large carved white marble campagna-form garden urn Continental, 19th century Measures: height 60cm, diameter 42cm Crafted from white marble, this fine garden urn is carved in th...

Great pair of small wooden candleholders with their original gilding. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered, small losses.

Neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. The shape comes from the Greek Kalyx type, quite common in antique, Greece. The vase under the small neck r...

Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and ormolu vases, Russian, 20th century Dimensions: Height 37cm, width 20cm, depth 13.5cm Each vase has an ...

A grand pair of early 19th Century ‘Grand Tour’ carved Carrara marble Tazza in the neo-classical manner. The flared rims with moulded edges above gadrooned waists and raised on swept socle bases with square plinths. Circa 1820. A rare article in overall good condition with light weathering. Comes with pair of contemporary plinths...

A 19th century marble sculpture of a putto and bird, signed 'Pigal' French, 19th century 48cm high x 33cm wide x 37cm depth Crafted in the nineteenth century in France this fine...

Tiffany & Co. brass pagoda-form carriage clock is an exceptional piece blending classic timekeeping with refined architectural form. Modeled in the style of a traditional pagoda...

Pair of very fine silver plate substantial & decorative Ram's Heads. Perfect for bookends.

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and Rouge Griotte marble statue, signed Deniére. This beautiful statue of Erato and Callio...

Italian Pair of Florentine Art Frames in Gilt Wood, circa 1920. These charming frames would be suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board p...

Hand blown, with a gold-dusted glass tulip shape shade mounted on a bronze base. Original "SB/351 Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte" label.

Pair Neoclassical Ebony Viola Mirrors. Pair antique late neoclassical - Charles X Restoration period mirrors with ebony viola veneer and circular corner repoussé brass ornaments and ...

Stunning 18th Century marble bust of a young woman. This hand carved head has so much presence. There are so many details that make this stunning. Starting with the tendrils of her ...

Our magnificent centerpiece bowl in terracotta by Gustave-Joseph Chéret (1838-1894) is fashioned as a Venetian gondola with Roman goddess seated at the bow and cherubs clinging to ga...

This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...

Murano Glass Urn Signed Seguso. Offered is a large blown Murano glass urn or vase with stylized handles signed Seguso. This urn or vessel is possibly the work of Archimede Seguso who...

Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant antique urn from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, the tall neoclassical vase features a long neck over a rounded base. The urn is gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor of floral motifs with the Louis XVI...

Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...

An early 19th century Swedish or Russian Porphyry campana urn vase carved in a Classic shape, likely carved by the Alvdalen factory in Sweden, the vase presently mounted on a faux gr...

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 68cm, width 63cm, depth 26cm Candelabra: Height 89cm, ...

From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Not sure if paint is original, but it is definitely old. Finely carved with a lot of character.

These two large and exquisite gilt bronze sconces were crafted in the early 20th Century in France in a grand, Neoclassical style. The lights feature long stems which take the for...

Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...

An antique bronze sculpture depicting Hebe and Jupiter's eagle, after Laurent-Honore Marqueste. Dating to circa 1890, the statue depicts a female figure standing nude on a rocky out...

This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the early nineteenth century. The box belonged to, Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – Nov...

Pair of French silvered and gilt bronze candelabra French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Crafted in the 19th century, this pair of French candelabra exudes ...

Impressive pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal spheres on bronze dolphin bases, second half of 20th century. The diameter of the rock crystal sphere is 7.5 inches. ...

This 20th century antique style plaster plaque depicts a bucranium in striking high relief. Symbolic of Greek and Roman architecture, a bucranium is a decorative motif of an ox or bull skull among swags and garlands of foliage. This embellishment was commonly used in classical architecture and Doric temples of ancient Rome and later during a neoclassical revival in the late Georgian period. This 20th century plaster depiction is an intricate example of the bucranium, modelled in plaster in high relief and mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display...

A large antique bronze sculpture depicting the Abduction of Europa attributed to Vincenzo Cinque. The large scale and intriguing subject paired wi...

Impressive vintage set of French black and bronze painted metal lidded urns. These sturdy and quite heavy urns feature ring handles and a decorative finial. These versatile pieces wo...

One of the only known sculptures rendered in Blue John to exist in the world, this extraordinary George III panther exemplifies Georgian sophistication. Georgian — and later Regency — aesthetics revived classical themes of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. With a proud stance, gaping jaw and unyielding gaze, the stately panther closely resembles the grand ancient Roman panthers often carved from marble as trapezophoros table supports. The regal cat rests atop a plinth, also made of Blue John, with Siena and Ashford marble detailing. The intrinsic and richly hued mineral inclusions of the Blue John replicate the textures and colors of the animal’s fur. The rare stone is a variety of natural calcium fluorite found exclusively in Derbyshire, England. It was first discovered in the early 18th century, but its mining did not being until circa 1760. Blue John was a wildly popular material in the decorative arts during the Georgian and Regency...

This fine set comprises a cartel clock and barometer, each of which are crafted entirely in gilt bronze. The clock and barometer cases are identical, and take the form of a lyre. The...

A very fine pair of 19th century Austrian Royal Viennese hand painted and signed lidded porcelain urns. Perfect condition signed Kaufman

An intriguing pair of oval stipple engravings by Irish engraver Thomas Burke (1749–1815), executed in the early 19th century after compositions by the Swiss painter Angelika Kauffman...

Antique McClelland Barclay bronze figurine in the shape of a neoclassically inspired female figure without arms or head, embedded in a half r...

A beautiful and elegant pair of antique French silver-plated candlesticks featuring a refined Neoclassical design. These substantial and well-crafted pieces showcase exquisite beade...

18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798 Hallmarked, The removable cobalt glass liner is antique, probably the orignal. A distinguished 18th Centu...

A charming Mid-20th Century sage green French tole cache pot or planter. Marked "Made in France" on reverse. This fine jardiniere has a lovely arrows an...

A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vases. Each most elegant vase is raised by a wonderfully executed base with three richly chased p...

Striking carriage clock with a gilt-brass corniche case by Grohé, circa 1880. A most attractive eight-day striking carriage clock, signed on...

A striking Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bust of a lady, named La Sulamitide, on the original Vert de Patricia marble pedestal column. The maiden has fi...

Italian neo-classic antique Majolica vase with side handles and decorated with blue, yellow, and green flowers, fruit and bird.     

This stunning antique mantel clock is unusual for its serpentine design, featuring a gilt bronze, hanging snake head that acts as a clock hand. The 360 degree turning circular ena...

Nicely cast with swan handles. Base is 4" x 4".

These exquisitely carved marble relief plaques, are notable for their large size and fine detailing, and were made after two famous plaques of the...

French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post A stunning French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post, ...

A superb high quality eight-day striking and repeating carriage clock, signed on the enamel dial PERREGAUX AU LOCLE, circa 1870. The superb engraved gilt gorge brass case has facetted glass panels to all sides so that the movement is almost entirely visible. The top has a large rectangular window which allows full view of the original silvered platform escapement. At the back, there is a glazed door giving access to the winding and setting arbors, the functions of which are explained indications in French. The clock is surmounted by a typically shaped carrying handle. The rectangular enamel dial has a Roman chapter ring with an outer minute track with five-minute markers. The time is indicated by a fine pair of blued-steel fleur-de-lys hands. Below is a smaller subsidiary Arabic ring...

Large near pair of painted porcelain vases by Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 82cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this near pair showcas...

Solid bronze figure of a lion fighting a snake, a famous motif by A. BARYE. Engraved on the plinth “A. BARYE” (Antoine-Louis Barye, 1795–1875), one of the most important French sculp...

Silver and enamel candy box glass candy jar with silver lid and painted enamel on its lid Origin Switzerland Circa 1900 stamped 935 silver cap Guillo...

Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and sewing implements. Original handmade cloc...

The Ceramic Garden Planterette is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. The piece is signed by Glick and stamped with the name of his studio: Plum Street Pottery on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian n...

Rectangular case with hinged lid made decorated with fine inlays of floral and floral elements on its faces, containing a set of toiletry set composed of various elements of grooming...

This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved...

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign Grand Tour neoclassical patinated bronze campaign inkwell. Finely cast and chased patinated bronze inkwell decorated...

This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...

Large Austrian Neoclassical style porcelain vases by Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 98cm, diameter 32cm Crafted by the prestigious Royal Vienna Porcelain Manufactory, this exquisite pair of vases embodies the centuries-old tradition of European porcelain artistry. Designed in an elegant baluster form, each vase features a deep navy ground, providing a striking backdrop for the finely hand-painted historical tableaux. The slender necks are adorned with delicate gilded patterns, further enhanced by ribbon-tied accents and raised gilded jewels, a particularly coveted element in high-quality porcelain. Matching porcelain lids, crowned with a pinecone finial, complete the sophisticated design, while the spreading socle bases mirror the decorative motifs of the necks. The vases depict four significant historical events, masterfully reinterpreted from renowned artworks. One scene illustrates King Charles V liberating Christian slaves in Tunis, inspired by a 19th-century engraving by Nicaise de Keyser (Belgian, 1813-1887). Another portrays the Battle of Bouvines (1214), based on an 1827 painting by Horace Vernet (French, 1789-1863). A third panel brings to life Oliver Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, adapted from a 1782 print by Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). The final scene, inspired by Jan Matejko’s (Polish, 1838-1893) 1866 painting ‘Rejtan’ (also known as ‘The Fall of Poland’), represents the first partition of Poland in 1773. The Austrian porcelain artists have reimagined these compositions with richer, more luminous colours, infusing the scenes with energy while softening their dramatic intensity. Supporting these vases are ornate porcelain plinths, decorated with oval cartouches featuring additional painted vignettes. The undersides of the lids are inscribed with the corresponding scene titles. These include: Der letzte Reichstag zu Warschau (The last parliament in Warsaw), Karl V als Befreier der christlichen Sklaven in Tunis (Charles V as liberator of the Christian slaves in Tunis), Cromwell verhindert die Verfolgung des Waldenser (Cromwell prevents the persecution of the Waldensians), Bataille de Bouvines (Battle of Bouvines). Each piece bears the blue ‘FD/ VIENNA / AUSTRIA’ mark for Franz Dörfl. With their grand proportions, historical depth, and remarkable artistic execution, this pair of vases is an extraordinary acquisition for any collector of fine European porcelain.