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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
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
By Benjamin Schlick
Located in New York City, NY
A fine quality mid-19th century silver electroplate sculpture of a nude male figure after the antique, on original malachite base. A classica...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Malachite

Jo Mead Sculpture
By Jo Mead
Located in Chicago, IL
A Jo Mead plaster lion's head painted sculpture mounted on a custom acrylic stand. Jo Mead (American, 1919-2000) found in an important lake forest, Illino...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Plaster

Italian Painted Roman Emperor Bust
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic style (19/20th Cent) faux painted composition bust of a Roman Emperor wearing a red toga and mounted on a black square base.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Doré Bronze French Neoclassical Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of French Second Empire candelabra exemplifies the grandeur and exuberance of this decorative era. Expertly crafted of doré bronze and white marble, these light...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Large 18th Century Red Chalk Drawing of Ruins after Hubert Robert
By Hubert Robert
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Rome. Red chalk on paper. Provenance: H. Shickman Gallery, New York (D1311). Label verso where given to Hubert Robert. This sumptuous drawing is a ...
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1760s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Paper

Large, Important Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and important fine quality pair of 19th century gilded ormolu and bronze candelabra, each with scrolling foliate six branch sconces, supported by cornucopia held by a pair of semi clad opposing putti. Raised on gilded ormolu egg...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Marble Figure, Putto with Springs of Wheat
Located in Paris, FR
Large marble figure depicting a young boy sitting on a rock, holding some springs of wheat. Carved in white luminous marble in the late 20th century, this figure is a work of exquisi...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Large Neoclassic Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porphyry

19th Century Marble Sculpture
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French marble sculpture. The marble is patinated.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

19th Century French Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
An elegant 19th century Paris porcelain centrepiece, the hand-decorated bowl resting on four gilded dolphin heads with curled tails. The rococo shaped rim is adorned with gilded swan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Dutch Walnut Coal Bucket with Brass Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
A Dutch walnut and ebonized walnut coal bucket with brass liner. Great planter or wine cooler.
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration --Early 19th century --Original Throughout including wick tools and flame/ball finial --...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
Located in London, GB
This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art. The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze Urn Stamped "Clodion"
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A campana form urn with twin handles, cast with frolicking putti and trailing ivy leaves. The basin seated on a spiral fluted foot over a square plinth. Stamped CLODION below one han...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rock Crystal Obelisks, Pair, French
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Fine large pair of neoclassical rock crystal obelisks with square base. Very harmonious proportions, exquisite clarity, Fren...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Corbeille Vase Pair of Swedish Porcelain Rörstrand White Gilded, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Corbeille vase pair of Swedish Rörstrand white gilded, Sweden. A pair of Swedish porcelain corbeilles from the Rörstrand Porcelain Factory. Gilded ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Spanish Ceramic Floral Urn with Two Handles and Carved Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish ceramic floral urn with two handles and carved wood base Enameled and gilded vase ceramic Peyró Antonio Valencia, circa 1950 signed and stamped "Porcelain Peyró". Bas...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Walnut

19th Century French Gilded Candelabra
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of French gilded candelabras. Matched pair except one having a male hunter in bronze at base and the other a female hunter in bronze at base. In...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Two Antique Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
These elegant small-scale vases have been delicately handcrafted from porcelain. They will look beautiful placed on top of a mantelpiece, pedestal or table, where the beholder can fu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

1970s "Artist Proof" Neoclassical Plaster Sculpt by Italian Sculptor Nicola Voci
Located in Milano, IT
1970s "artist proof" neoclassical plaster sculpture on a flat iron base. First step to make bronze.
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Antique English Punch Bowl Made circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This large English punch bowl is painted in a soft orange with a simple black neoclassical trim on the inner border and edges along the top and bott...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Italian Capo Di Monti Porcelain Floral Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Capo di Monti porcelain and gilt floral design vases with ram head sides and cover (19th Cent) (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On a tray of curved profiles decorated with moldings and scallops on its edges are the four containers that make up the desk. The sandbox or salvador, the duster and the inkwell pres...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fine Italian Mid-Century Table Lamps by Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand blown, with a gold-dusted glass tulip shape shade mounted on a bronze base. Original "SB/351 Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte" label.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This magnificent mantel clock—which measures an impressive 82cm in height—was crafted in France, in the period when Napoleon I was Emperor (1804-1814, 1815). The clock was crafted by...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Pair of 19th Century Trumpet Vases
Located in London, GB
An extremely unusual pair of Paris porcelain trumpet-shaped vases in the C18 Mogul Indian style, hand-decorated with exotic birds in trees and foliage, the body sitting on porcelain ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Engraving of Italian Landscape View, Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Engraving printed in black on laid paper framed with a neoclassical style gold leaf frame. The engraving shows a beautiful view from the Aqueduct of Corigliano, Calabria. Marks with ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figures on Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine antique neoclassical hand-carved alabaster figures of Grecian ladies on carved alabaster bases.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Cut Crystal Oval Centrepiece Lions Feet Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large oval French neoclassical ormolu doré bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece / Jardinière with lions feet and double ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Figure
Located in London, GB
A lovely bronze statue of a lady in Grecian dress being caught by a cupid holding an arrow. French, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child. We also have other bust of various subject. Feel free to call with further questions.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
By Francois Vion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this desi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta, Paint

Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Harlequin and Columbine Dancing, Chelsea, circa 1755
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the best: Harlequin & Columbine Dancing, after the Meissen figure, from the series of characters from the Commedia dell'Arte.  
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin
Located in London, GB
This wonderful mantel clock is designed in the image of an ancient Roman ruin. The clock is clearly inspired by the kind of prints, paintings and drawings of dilapidated Roman buildi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Sterling Silver Cymric Candlesticks, Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceedingly Rare and Important pair of Museum quality old English sterling silver Cymric candlesticks.  Exceptional example of silver from the Art...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Sèvres Blue Porcelain Urn on Gilt Bronze Plinth
Located in London, GB
This beautiful urn (or vase) was crafted in 1875 by the famous Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The urn exhibits the fine detailing and gilding that Sèvres Porcelain was renowned for in the 18th and 19th century. The inside of the urn is signed, ‘S.73’, ‘DECORE A SEVRES/ RF/ 75’. The conical porcelain urn has been painted a speckled royal blue colour and decorated with parcel gilt, navy floral motifs. The body is ornamented around its base with stylised leaf forms, and its centre features a large painting of a flower. Navy porcelain...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Two antique Neoclassical style gilt bronze tripod stands
Located in London, GB
These large, gilt bronze tripod stands have been designed in a majestic French Neoclassical style. Both stands serve to support bowls, raising t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in gilt bronze. Neoclassical symbols such Cup...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Paris Vase
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of bulbous-shaped Continental porcelain vases and covers. the central parts hand-decorated with cartouches of Eastern-style courting and flower scenes, the necks sporti...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Verde Chassagne Marble Vases and Covers, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of gilt and patinated bronze mounted verde chassagne marble vases and covers. French, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The child with head turned to the left in a downward gaze. Slightly pensive and some...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Longcase Clock with Carved Palmette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century neoclassical style longcase painted wood clock with carved crest, circular head and linear body. This Swedish painted wood grandfather clock features an ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by 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

Napoleon III French Solid Marble Bust, Signed by Sculptor of a Beautiful Women
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and quite exquisite original 19th century Napoleon III French bust of a stunning young lady signed to the rear. A truly stunning sculp...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Spelter Figure of a Water Bearer on a Pedestal / Marble with Red Glazed Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A 28 Inch spelter or zinc figure of a water bearer on a pedestal / marble with red glazed vase. This finely cast full bodied maiden with flowing hair is sitting on a red marble pedestal with her large red porcelain water picture...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Antique Copy of an Askos, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bronze vessel of the 19th century in the shape of an antique Askos with resting rams on the broad opening and an ear-shaped handle, decorated with leaves. The shape of the body...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Life-Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova
Located in London, GB
Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) is widely regarded as one of the masters of Neoclassical sculpture, and his marble group 'The Three Graces' is one of his most acclaimed works. This exceptional bronze group is a full-size replica of Canova's masterpiece, and exhibits much of the lightness, harmoniousness and elegance of the original. This bronze group was cast from Canova's original by the Italian Fonderia Versiliese, the foundry who cast the famous oversized sculptures...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Mythological Figure
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with mythological figure. Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish wi...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine pair of early to mid-19th century Campana shaped patinated bronze urns on Sienna marble pedestals. The bronzes are of good quality with f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls. In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border. Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Creamware

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Opaline Glass Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze, blue opaline glass, cut crystal and white marble candelabras of superb detail embellished with a central blue opaline gl...
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19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Italian Bronze Tuscany Neoclassical Style Sculpture Featuring a Relaxed Woman
Located in Miami, FL
Italian bronze Tuscany neoclassical style sculpture featuring a relaxed woman in black base.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Roman Neoclassical Campagna Shaped Black Scagliola Vases or Urns
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of large antique 19th century Roman neoclassical Campagna shaped black Scagliola vases or urns. Seated on a square base, the rim and body of each vase has a meticulously ...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Scagliola

Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.

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