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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
English Flow Blue Ceramic Decorative Trinket Dish by Enoch Wedgwood - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early flow blue ceramic trinket dish or catchall by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall). This dish is created from a sturdy creamy white ceramic. It is deco...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Norman Rockwell Fish Finders Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders plates Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate. Norman Rockwell 1976 Limited Edition Fine China collector plate by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Wedgwood Queens Ware Creamware Gilt Pitcher and Basin Set
Located in Lomita, CA
Queens Ware is the mark on this pitcher and basin set made in England in the mid to late 1800s by Wedgwood. It is also known as creamware, a techniqu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative French Basque Water Holder Zinc and Copper Herrade, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Zinc and copper Basque water holder very decorative Herrade France 19th century In Basque country, women were using this jar to bring water from the public fountain to their house. They were holding the herrade on their head with a wicker ring...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Copper, Zinc

Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930. A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small 18/19th Century French Giltwood Mirror With Grapes
Located in Buisson, FR
Small hand carved mirror with grapes. Unique period piece. France, circa 1780-1850 Weathered, small , small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:38cm W:26,5cm D:9cm
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Six Branch Candelabra, late 19th century, each with a seated cherub supporting foliate branches, on a acanthus scrolled base and octagonal ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Just Andersen Diskometal Fluted Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Scandinavian neoclassical Just Andersen (1884-1943) fluted vase with tiny decorative handles in Andersen’s signature material, Disko. An alloy of tin, lead and antimony named...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Museum Quality Antique Nutwood Studio or Gallery Easel / Painting Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptionally elegant late 19th Century studio easel, Neoclassical with early Amsterdam School influences This rare and elegant late 19th century artist’s easel is an outstanding ex...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Italian Gilded Fragments with Fossil Coral and Shells 'Group of 8'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned with hand-gilded shells with rock coral bases. This exclusive eight-piece collection ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Gold Leaf

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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

Materials

Marble

Leather Horse Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful all leather horse animal sculpture, in the Ralph Lauren style, circa late-20th century. This hand-crafted piece is clad in a light ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of a Classical Female Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze Bust of a Classical Woman, likely inspired by Greco-Roman goddesses or muses. The bust features finely detailed, flowing curls and an elegant ex...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th century French Neo-Greek Style Patinated Brass and Onyx Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome patinated brass urn converted into a lamp. Four laurel trees and ten different male and female figures, all in classical dress, in circle the urn which includes a pedestal o...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Italian majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian majolica or maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins an...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
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

Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall ceramic dog statue in white with a red and black tassel collar. This handsome Greyhound will be fabulous on a mantle or bookshelf. It is created from ceramic and painted in wh...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

"David by Michelangelo" Plaster Bust
Located in Sacile, PN
A gorgeous white Plaster Bust of "David by Michelangelo". This statue is based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, which is a masterpiece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome figurative Greco-Roman style nude Patrician sculpture crafted in the neoclassical taste. The figurative sculpture is constructed from resin composite and has a weathered pai...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original hand-carved nude light alabaster glamour sculpture featuring young nude women laying down in the ocean waves. This unique sculpture lights u...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Bakelite Box with Coat of Arms & Dore Bronze Details
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French Bakelite box. Coat of arms on top says " they shall not pass". Sides are adorned with a Dore bronze wreath. The box is raised on chased Dore bronze feet.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bakelite

A Tessellated Marble Tazza Urn Dish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases 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 t...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Stunning Blue Murano Glass Ormolu Mounted Round Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Blue Murano Glass Ormolu Mounted Round Table Box  Italy, mid-20th century  This beautiful Blue Murano Glass Ormolu Mounted Round Table Box, made in Italy during the mid-20t...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

French Neoclassical Tole Green & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase With Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical green & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase with head-painted details and brass lion heads France, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 5.75"D x 5"H. ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Medium White Alabaster Pot Vase with Gray Streaks
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, 9.5” tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaste...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

E. H. Dumaige Patinated Bronze Figure of a Muse
Located in Astoria, NY
Etienne-Henri Dumaige (French, 1830-1888) Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Dancing Muse, late 19th century, the draped dancing figure upholding a tambourine on a rectangular plinth, s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base. Measure...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova, 20th Century A finely cast and chased bronze of a reclining classical beauty, inspired by Antonio Canova...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair Exceptional 19th Century Royal Vienna Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional antique (19th century) Royal Vienna porcelain vases in the neoclassical style with fine gilt decorations over cobalt blue glaze and the painted figures of Roman c...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana. This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth. Gorgeous!
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Venus de Milo female figurative cast stone statue sculpture piece, in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century. A great statement piece indoors on a column pedestal, cocktail table, etc., or outdoors, a garden or patio area, pool house, pool area, etc. Piece has beautiful age patina as shown in images. Piece is a nice size. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" x 24.5" Height. White plaster column...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Antique Italian Neoclassical Terracotta Bust
Located in Austin, TX
Bust made of terracotta and featuring beautifully chiseled and hand-painted polychrome details throughout in tones of burgundy, blue, and browns. This sculpture depicts the bust of a...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Neoclassical Octagonal Green Guilloche & Ormolu Box, after Faberge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical octagonal green Guilloche & Ormolu box, after Faberge A fine late 20th century example, intricate, well executed example, with presentati...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Alabaster Grand Tour Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic Fine Alabaster Grand Tour (19th Century) Urn with carved floral details and filigree design top section having 2 handles and resting on a square base (1 handle re...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Crouching Venus Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Italian white marble sculpture of the crouching Venus after the ancient Greek Hellenist period work, finely carved by the Italian master, Pietro Bazzanti. Signed P Bazzanti Florence.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood turtle sculpture with beautiful detail great condition and great subject, circa 1970's.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 20th-C. Large Scale Faux Bois Cast Garden Urns / Sculptures - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of neo-classical faux bois urns. They are a heavy casting which gives the look of a 19th century pair. They would look wonderful in a foyer or on a sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and of course, the Medici lions, which inspired this pair. Just like the original Medici, these lions mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Light Blue Wedgwood Heart Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a light blue Wedgwood heart shaped small lidded box. The top of its lid is decorated with a Greek or Roman relief scene of a woman with a cape co...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated cast iron vase or planter with a distinct neoclassical desig...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures
By Charles Cameron
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

jaeger alarm clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
jaeger alarm clock Model: filigree recital Origin Switzerland Circa 1960 desk clock Golden bronze material 8 days of rope 17 jewel Perfect functioning and...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Silver Vase with Swans and Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver plated neoclassical style vase. The stand rests on three paw feet, a stylized base, another set of three paw feet which support three stylized columns, culm...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Cast Brass Coiled Serpent Snake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style cast brass coiled serpent snake circa Early 20th century Measures: 12"W × 2.13"D × 2"H Excellent original vintage co...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford, CT., Ca. 1935. Graceful design. Each of the pair, which is weighted, measures 15 ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Style Repousse Brass Roses Mantel Urn Amphora Vase 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Neoclassical or Empire style tall brass urn / cassolette / amphora vase with scrolled handles and a repousse band showing a vine of roses and small blossoms winding around bu...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2
Located in Malibu, CA
A stunning pair of antique late 19th/early 20th century English neoclassical column candlesticks. Square bases with steps up to the column. On the square base, a sterling silver fl...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Period Portico Clock in Tulipwood, Fine Inlay, Ormolu Mounts-France, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Portico style French tulipwood clock with Boulle style fine inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze. Eight day French movement with a grid-iron ormolu pendulum...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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