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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
German Blue Jasperware Courting Couple Bud Vase
German Blue Jasperware Courting Couple Bud Vase

German Blue Jasperware Courting Couple Bud Vase

By Schafer & Vater

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A deep blue Jasperware bud vase, attributed to Schafer and Vater, circa 1890-1900. In 1890, Gustav Schaefer and Gunther Vater founded the Schaefer & Vater...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns

Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...

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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porphyry

Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne
Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne

Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne

By Émile Guillemin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin, the famous French sculptor, designed these exquisite bronze figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris from the 1870s-1890s. Indeed, Guillemin showcased the original models for these candelabra at the Salon of 1872 to great acclaim. Guillemin’s designs were realised in bronze by the famous metalworker and foundry owner, Ferdinand Barbedienne. The Barbedienne factory was of the leading producers of artistic bronzes in the 19th century. The firm enjoyed great success, winning multiple awards at the major International Exhibitions of the period. The torchères are signed, ‘Ele Guillemin’ and stamped, ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp. Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux Femmes, Indienne et Persane’, these torchères take the form of an Indian and Persian woman. Each figure holds a five-light candelabrum above her head, composed of scrolled branches, wide gadrooned drip-pans, and foliate urn-shaped capitals. The Persian woman wears loose trousers, with a small top and short jacket. The Indian woman is dressed in a knotted skirt...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798
18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798

18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock
French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock

French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most attractive French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara, Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu clock, attributed to Étienne Maurice Falconet. This wonderf...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Leather Carrying Case With Strap
Vintage Leather Carrying Case With Strap

Vintage Leather Carrying Case With Strap

By Tori Hermes

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage leather carrying case, often used for items like telescopes, maps, or scrolls. Constructed from durable, rigid leather, frequently brown in color. ...

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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Large Carved White Marble Campagna-Form Garden Urn
Large Carved White Marble Campagna-Form Garden Urn

Large Carved White Marble Campagna-Form Garden Urn

Located in London, GB

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...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vases
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vases

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Neoclassical Terracotta Centerpiece Sculpture by Joseph Cheret
Neoclassical Terracotta Centerpiece Sculpture by Joseph Cheret

Neoclassical Terracotta Centerpiece Sculpture by Joseph Cheret

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronze Neo-Classical Urns
Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronze Neo-Classical Urns

Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronze Neo-Classical Urns

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A smart pair of 19th Century bronze Neo-classical urns of good size, with flambeau finials, tapering wrythen fluted caps, above bands of vetruvian scrolls and rams heads with swags, ...

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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exceptionally Detailed 19th Century Carved Bone Gunpowder Flask
Exceptionally Detailed 19th Century Carved Bone Gunpowder Flask

Exceptionally Detailed 19th Century Carved Bone Gunpowder Flask

Located in London, GB

Exceptionally detailed 19th century carved bone gunpowder flask Italian, 19th Century Height 36cm, diameter 11cm This unconventional gunpowder flask, created in Italy in the 19th ce...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Case with Utensils, 19th Century
Case with Utensils, 19th Century

Case with Utensils, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Other

Pair of Neoclassical Figural Candlesticks
Pair of Neoclassical Figural Candlesticks

Pair of Neoclassical Figural Candlesticks

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Neoclassical candlesticks. The figures are modeled, showcasing flowing robes, recalling the form of Caryatids—sculpted women that supported architectural elements in ancient Greece. The cast bronze figures stand atop geometric limestone base...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Putto and Bird, Signed 'Pigal'
19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Putto and Bird, Signed 'Pigal'

19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Putto and Bird, Signed 'Pigal'

Located in London, GB

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic
Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic

Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic

By Maison Lancel

Located in NICE, FR

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Pair of French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Pair of French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in London, GB

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 ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions
Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

Large Pair of C19th Grand Tour Carved Medici Lions

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A large and rare C19th pair of `Grand Tour` Medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister and dexter, with one paw on a ball. Circa 1830. In good co...

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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical
Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical

Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unsual clock in the style neoclassical in ormolu bronze each detail on the side bronze clock and front are stunning.

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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Large Bronze Sculpture of Vincenzo Cinque’s Abduction of Europa
Large Bronze Sculpture of Vincenzo Cinque’s Abduction of Europa

Large Bronze Sculpture of Vincenzo Cinque’s Abduction of Europa

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Studio Plaster Sculpture – Antique-Style Figure by Charles Filleul – 20th Centur
Studio Plaster Sculpture – Antique-Style Figure by Charles Filleul – 20th Centur

Studio Plaster Sculpture – Antique-Style Figure by Charles Filleul – 20th Centur

Located in NANTES, FR

This studio plaster represents the head of an Antique-style male figure, possibly a satyr. It is a preparatory work by Charles Filleul, likely created in anticipation of a larger scu...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Set of Four Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Picard
Set of Four Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Picard

Set of Four Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Set of four gilt bronze table candelabra by Picard French, 19th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 28cm, depth 28cm The fine candelabra in this set are crafted form gilt bronz...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired by one of the most important paintings of French Revolution, ‘The Oath of the Horatii...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Mosaic Fragment Mounted on Stand
19th Century Mosaic Fragment Mounted on Stand

19th Century Mosaic Fragment Mounted on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This antique mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England and includes a bespoke steel stand ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Marble, Steel

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1880 A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the case with elaborate garland decorations culminating in a volute krater of flowers ab...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand
Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand

Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vase Grand Tour
Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vase Grand Tour

Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vase Grand Tour

Located in Rome, IT

Exceptional vase in the shape of a cantharus. From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards the top, w...

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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

Located in New Orleans, LA

This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold envelo...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases
Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases

Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases

Located in London, GB

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

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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of Large Marble and Bronze Candleholders - Early 19th Century
Pair of Large Marble and Bronze Candleholders - Early 19th Century

Pair of Large Marble and Bronze Candleholders - Early 19th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

This impressive pair of early 19th-century Italian candelabras showcases the exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of Europe’s finest decorative arts workshops. Designed to hold f...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 1920s Italian Florentine Gold Gilded Wood Art Frames
Pair of 1920s Italian Florentine Gold Gilded Wood Art Frames

Pair of 1920s Italian Florentine Gold Gilded Wood Art Frames

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate

Located in London, GB

This elegant Cartel clock is decorated the refined neoclassical style. The wall clock features an unusual lyre shaped back plate and a double headed eagle surmount crowned by an orna...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Thomas Burke After Angelika Kauffman Pair Oval Engravings In Gilt French Frames
Thomas Burke After Angelika Kauffman Pair Oval Engravings In Gilt French Frames

Thomas Burke After Angelika Kauffman Pair Oval Engravings In Gilt French Frames

By Thomas Burke

Located in Prato, Tuscany

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns
19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns

19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Neoclassical Ebony Viola Mirrors
Pair Neoclassical Ebony Viola Mirrors

Pair Neoclassical Ebony Viola Mirrors

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

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 ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of candelabras in bronze
Pair of candelabras in bronze

Pair of candelabras in bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice pair of neoclassical style nine light bronze candelabras,these candelabras can go in a very interior modern .Its the perfect mix

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson
19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth
Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth

Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

By Popon A Paris

Located in London, GB

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Neoclassical Leather Wrapped Book Waste Pail Container
Neoclassical Leather Wrapped Book Waste Pail Container

Neoclassical Leather Wrapped Book Waste Pail Container

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage rare Neoclassical style leather wrapped book waste pail container. Perfect for your home office or library.

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Large Austrian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna
Large Austrian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna

Large Austrian Neoclassical Style Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Two Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Two Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Two Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn
Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn

Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your indoor or outdoor living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn, a testament to classical artistry and enduring design. This striking de...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure
Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure

Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid Cast Stone bust of male figure. Signed on the side. Flat base can sit on mantle, pedestal or table. See images for condition.

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete

Minton 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile
Minton 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile

Minton 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Profile Portrait Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 6-inch olive green majolica glazed tile by Minton & Co. (stamped) depicting a profile portrait of a bearded neoclassical figure in a regal headdress. Formerly used to deco...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Figure
18th Century Italian Carved Figure

18th Century Italian Carved Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Neoclassical Tole Red & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase With Lion Heads
French Neoclassical Tole Red & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase With Lion Heads

French Neoclassical Tole Red & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase With Lion Heads

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous neoclassical red & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase with head-painted floral details and brass lion heads France, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair Russian-Style Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze & Leather Paw Feet Cachepots
Pair Russian-Style Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze & Leather Paw Feet Cachepots

Pair Russian-Style Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze & Leather Paw Feet Cachepots

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Russian-Style Neoclassical silver-plated bronze and leather cachepots are finely conceived decorative objects that draw directly from late 18th- and early 19th-century Imperi...

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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

By Jollet & Cie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock, signed Jollet & Cie. The clock is raised by a square stepped base with a finely chased pierced...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Crystal and Wedgwood Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Crystal and Wedgwood Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Crystal and Wedgwood Candelabra

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of 19th century English cut crystal and Wedgwood candelabra. Neoclassical Adam Style. Three candle arms. Blue Jasperware base of classica...

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Richard Ginori Porcelain Fiesole Lidded Box
Vintage Richard Ginori Porcelain Fiesole Lidded Box

Vintage Richard Ginori Porcelain Fiesole Lidded Box

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage porcelain dresser box feature cylinder shaped form with round lid, decorated in Fiesole pattern with rectangular romantic landscape of countryside in Tuscany; a castle, small...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu urns
pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu urns

pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most elegant pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Campan Vert marble and Ormolu urns. Each most striking urn is raised by a square Campan Vert marble bas...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890
Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890

Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890

Located in Barntrup, DE

Pair of Antique Bronze French Double Arm Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890. Elevate your interior with this distinguished pair of antique French wall candle sconces, cir...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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