Discobolus Sculpture, circa 1950s
$788Sale Price|52% Off
Discobolus Sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sculpture -Discobolus is in Italy in our warehouse.
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Resin
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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$788Sale Price|52% Off
Discobolus Sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sculpture -Discobolus is in Italy in our warehouse.
Resin
English 19th C. Thomas Webb & Sons Double Handle Cameo Vase, Signed G. Woodall
By Thomas Webb & Sons, George Woodall
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Highly Important Antique English 19th Century Thomas Webb & Sons Blue Cut-to-Clear Double Handle Cameo Wine Cooler, Signed G. Woodall. Etched and Ccid Washed. This 19th ...
Crystal
A Large Swedish 18th C. Tole Swag Architectural Element Mounted on Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century large tole architectural swag mounted on an iron stand. This antique swag came from a building in Sweden. This unique piece consists of a rich foliage motif that appears to be draping on its stand. The general color of this unique piece is a moss-green tone. With its classical elegance, this 18th century Swedish architectural...
Metal, Tôle
Large Near Pair of Painted Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
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...
Porcelain
French Neoclassical Tole Green & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase With Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderfully charming early 20th century French tole cachepot finished in an emerald green with delicate gilt embellishments and handsome brass lion head ring handles. Equal parts f...
Metal
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Statue Of Ariadne Signed Signed F. Vichi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely detailed and very impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue of Ariadne on its original Verde Mare marble pedestal, signed signed F. Vichi...
Marble
Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage MacKenzie and Childs Handpainted Candlestick
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage original MacKenzie and Childs Handpainted ceramic candlestick with candle , stamped at bottom, in a gift box.
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Plaster Feet - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of Neoclassical surrealism to your interior with this captivating pair of vintage sculptural feet. Signed "MarCo." by the artist, these plaster forms are modeled after cl...
Gold Leaf
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushio...
Ormolu
$49,700
Roman Carrara Marble Lioness
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent hand carved Carrara marble sculpture of a lioness head from Rome. Mounted on a metal base. Base 13.75"W x 12.25"D.
Carrara Marble, Metal
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table or on a desk. Even if it features a classical shap...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of late 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Busts of Racine and Corneille
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb, finely cast and well-patinated pair of French bronze busts representing Jean Racine and Pierre Corneille, two of the most celebrated dramatists of the 17th century. Each bu...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,800Sale Price / set|51% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Altar Candleholders, Italy, Circa 1760-1780
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and large pair of neoclassical altar candleholders with traces of their original silver and gold, Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement ...
Wood
French Gold Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gold gilt bronze candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-19th century, France. A raise...
Bronze
$54,500 / set
Henry Dasson Egyptian Granite and Bronze Urns
By Henry Dasson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Henry Dasson used grey granite from the famed Aswan quarries in Egypt to craft this pair of rare and important urns. Aswan was the location from which ancient Egyptian builders quarried the rare granite used...
Granite, Bronze
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 18th century antique Liverpool Delftware tile depicting a classical figure with staff raised beside smaller figure. The subject is believed to be a portrait of the Greek God D...
Clay
A Rosso Antico Marble Model of the Sarcophagus from the Tomb of the Scipios
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Rosso Antico Marble Model of the Sarcophagus from the Tomb of the Scipios. Attributed To The Workshop Of Benedetto Boschetti. The lid with palm-scrolled ends, is inscribed ...
Marble
Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...
Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood
true pair of Flemish late 17th century Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative true pair of Flemish late 17th century Neo-Classical st. Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede. Each statue is raised on a square Terra Cotta base w...
Terracotta
Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
Marble
Large Neoclassical Alabaster Campagna-Shaped Vase
Located in London, GB
A large alabaster campagna-shaped vase Continental, 20th century Measures: Height 34.5cm, diameter 24cm In a distilled neoclassical style in the so-called campagna shape, this fine vase is made from alabaster, a fine-grained, white, and lightly tinted type of gypsum. It was made as mineral specimen vase...
Alabaster
Fine Large Pair of Antique Neoclassical, Campagna Shaped Bronze Urns or Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique neoclassical grand tour period, two-toned patinated and doré bronze, Campagna shaped two handled urns. Each beautifully resting on an original rouge marble pli...
Marble, Bronze
Antique McClelland Barclay Neoclassical Gilded Bronze Nude Figural Bust Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique McClelland Barclay bronze figurine in the shape of a neoclassically inspired female figure without arms or head, embedded in a half r...
Bronze
Pair of French Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Cherub Candleholders
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant neoclassical cherub candleholders with sculptural bronze figures and refined classical detailing. A charming pair of French Neoclassical candleholders featuring finely model...
Bronze
French Brass 5-Arm Candelabras, 19th Century, Set of 2
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stately and elegant pair of five-arm candelabras, crafted in solid brass and likely French in origin, dating to the late 19th century. These pieces capture the grandeur of neoclass...
Brass
Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style circular movement mantel clock by Leroy & Cie French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 72cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock, crafted from white marble, gilt bronze, and patinated bronze—takes the shape of an Amphora vase form case above a cylindrical stem and a circular foot, the stem and foot ornamented with classicising gilt bronze mounts. The foot of the vase sits on an architecturally formed plinth, which is decorated with inset gilt bronze relief panels...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Baluster Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage Neoclassical bronze candlesticks feature elegant baluster form with wide circular bases. The sculptural bodies with a twisted element are supported by round tiered ba...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Russian "Waterfall" Rock Crystal and Doré Bronze Candelabrum
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Russian rock crystal, doré bronze and white Carrara marble double light candelabrum in the form of a "waterfall." The candelabrum ...
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Rare 19th Century Viennese Porcelain Hand-Painted Ice Cream Pail Vases
Located in London, GB
A rare and finely decorated pair of porcelain ice cream pails on stands, The decoration of the vases is outstanding: the four medallions representing neoclassical mythological scenes of Bacchus, Ceres, Ariadne and Europa surrounded by intricate motives "a grottesca" in vibrant colours and raised gilding. Fashionable in antiquity, for example in the Pompeian "Third Style", revisited among others in the Renaissance by Raphael in the Logge Vaticane, the "grottesche" acquired renewed popularity in the early 1800, with the extensive decorations for example of Villa Borghese and Palazzo Milzetti in Italy, or the Procuratie Nuove in Venice, formerly the Palazzo Reale. In in the mid XIX century Vienna, the Historismus movement revisited the idea too, an example is the 1862 decoration of newly built Renaissance Style Museum fur Angewandte Kunst. Our vases are a refined example of fashionable, elegant decoration at work: the ice cream pail was used in the setting up of the dessert display...
Porcelain
$397Sale Price|50% Off
Designer's Linen Over Wood Jewelry Mannequin
Located in Malibu, CA
Designer's jewelry mannequin wrapped in Belgian linen over hardwood. Interior mechanism is ready to place on a stand.
Maple, Linen
Pair of Silvered Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in London, GB
This pair of silvered bronze models show semi-clad classical male attendants restraining their rearing horses. They are modeled after the 1739 sculptures in marble by Guillaume Coust...
Bronze
Large Pair of Circular, Patinated Bronze Relief Plaques of Night and Day
Located in London, GB
A pair of patinated bronze antique plaques of Night and Day French, Late 19th Century 80cm in diameter, 5cm in depth Modelled after Bertel Thorvaldsen's iconic 'Night and Day' relie...
Bronze
19th Century Demosthenes Bronze Sculpture by Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A bronze figure representing Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator. The sculpture is based on a Roman copy of an original Greek statue. The chocolate-brown patina of...
Bronze
Vintage Grand Tour Resin Bust of Septimus Severus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the classical grandeur of ancient Rome with this striking vintage bust of the Emperor Septimus Severus. Inspired by the tradition of the Grand Tour, this piece captures the int...
Resin
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and black Belgian marble statue of Cupid offering a rose to the Psyche. The statue is raised by an impressive black Belgia...
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Antique Silver and Enamel Viennese Table Clock
Located in London, GB
This 19th century, Austrian table clock is crafted in silver and the complex champleve enamel technique. The base of the clock is a semi-spherical dome inlaid with enamel panels of c...
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th C John Tams Ltd Porcelain Vase of Telemachus Interceding for Phemius
Located in Troy, MI
Rare circa 1920s English vase by John Tams Ltd depicting scene from Odyssey of Telemachus interceding for Phemius. Black matte glaze with colorful decoration of the three figures. Go...
Porcelain
Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
$1,545Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Historism Antique Chimney Clock Pendule
Located in Berlin, DE
Watch case standing on 4 feet. Bronze case crowned with a decorated Amphora. Digits sheet: Arabic / Roman Very richly ornate corpus with lush ornaments. An absolute eye-catcher. Cloc...
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and marble clock signed by Germain, Paris, 1825. The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Brown color.
Silk, Wood
19th C French Figural Putti Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Centerpiece
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce timeless European elegance to your interior with this exquisite bronze and crystal centerpiece, a masterfully crafted decorative object that embodies the romance and refine...
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century of Neoclassical White Porcelain Covered Urns
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of neoclassical covered urns crafted in glazed white porcelain. Each urn features a classical ovoid body decorated with raised stylized foliage, circular ring handles, a...
Porcelain
Griotte Rouge Vases Attributed to Charles-henri-Joseph Cordier
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fashioned of rare and precious griotte rouge marble and gilt bronze, these vases embody neoclassical elegance at its finest. Borrowing its forms a...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Faux Painted Marble Columns/Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. polychrome, giltwood, and faux painted marble columns/floor lamps. Each unique lamp is raised by a wonderfully executed faux...
Wood, Giltwood
White and Gold Plate Ceramic Figurative Hand Sculpture Butterfly Made in Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The sculpture 'Ethereal Grace' was created by the artist Davide Morettini (sculptor) in a limited edition of 30 pieces in collaboration with deBlona, for the new 'Metamorphosis' coll...
Gold Plate
Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases Russian, 20th Century Height 33cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm An impressive pair of Russian vases, fashioned from striking...
Ormolu
'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is composed of gilt bronze and lapis lazuli, with the lapis elements being a later addition. The mantel clock, which is supported by a lapis trefoil form base set on its sides with gilt bronze pierced foliate mounts, the gilt bronze contrasting beautifully with the lapis lazuli, contains a figural group of the three graces, sculpted from bronze and exquisitely gilded. The trio holds above their heads the spherical clock...
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu And Marble Statue Of Cupid & Psyche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and white Carrara marble statue of Cupid offering a rose to Psyche. The statue is raised on a rectan...
Marble, Ormolu
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...
Marble
Decorative Mythological Relief Plaster Panel in Gilt Color
Located in Beirut, LB
This striking and elegant wall panel is a captivating piece of mythological art. The plaster relief depicts a captivating scene of two nude female figures and a man playing a flute, ...
Plaster
$4,000 / set
Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Busts
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th Century Pair Porcelain Busts depicting the Greek figures Homer and Artemis, both featuring firing marks. The bust of Homer is based on a much-restored Roman copy of a Hell...
Ceramic, Porcelain
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal urn. The urn is raised by a square base with elega...
Crystal, Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Borgogna Breccia Marble Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Breccia de Bourgogne marble bird bath/urn. The striking urn is raised by a square base below the socle shape ped...
Marble
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
Leather, Glass
Bronze, "Broncho Buster", Sculpture, Monumental, After Frederic Remington, 56" H
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Bronze, "Broncho Buster", Sculpture, Monumental, After Frederic Remington, 56" H.!! The Bronze "Broncho Buster" Sculpture, standing at 56 inches high, is a monumental piece...
Bronze
Campanella Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Urn Bud Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Fabrizio Campanella
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a magnificent Venetian glass miniature vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Fabrizio Campanella, and still bears the factory label, which reads "Ca...
Murano Glass
Pair of Antique Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Vases Platinum Trim, Strong Museum
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of antique Villeroy & Boch early Mettlach Parian vases features elongated forms with flared reticulated rims, ornate reticulated twin handles, and Wedgewood style reliefs o...
Platinum