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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of American Victorian Czechoslovakian Cut to Clear Glass Mantel Lusters
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning pair of hand made glass cut to clear Bohemian Victorian mantle lusters having spear cut crystal prisms, in a white and green pattern. Bohemian mantel lusters...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Italian 19th Century Green Marble Pedestal Bowl.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Italian 19th Century Green Marble Pedestal Bowl. Neoclassical style marble tazza centerpiece from Florence, Italy. The marble bowls were an attractive souvenir for travelers on thei...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Spill Vases
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Neoclassical black basalt spill vases by Wedgwood, made circa 1820. The vases are accented with a delicate border of scrolling acanthus leaves and depict excerpts from Joh...
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1820s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Stoneware

Antique French Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Baltic Style Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, mid 20th century. An antique French made crystal box with brass or bronze ormolu mounts. The key hole has a very Russian / Baltic feathered appearance. Key is present. Appa...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900
Located in Bradenton, FL
Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900, in the form of a wooden cigar box. A nattily dressed black man in top hat sits on the lid wit...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Joan Shapiro Constructivist Composition Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Joan Hyde Shapiro (American, XX-XXI) mixed media sculpture with wood and acrylic panels composing a Constructivist assemblage statue in the manner of Kurt Schwitters (German, 1887-19...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Sculpture 'Diana the huntress' Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sculpture (Diana the huntress) marble marble material origin Italy without signature perfect condition without restoring.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Style American Coin Silver Medallion Bud Vases By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Coin Silver (.900), Neoclassical-style Medallion bud vases, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1875. Each vase has 3 lovely Neoclassical medallions aroun...
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1870s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Basalt Portrait Medallion, Tiberius Augustus, Wedgwood, circa 1775
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine large self-framing portrait medallion of the Emperor Tiberius Augustus, second emperor of Rome. Unmarked, as were many of these medallions.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Neoclassical Quiver Themed Gilt Wall Sconces by Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of elegant Italian wall sconces (for use with candles) that feature an ebonized center and parcel-gilt stem supporting two gilt metal candle arms adorned with detail in the st...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Continental Silver Trinket Box with Enamel Plaque
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 1 1/2n W: 6in D: 4in Weight: 15.9 Troy OZ (with Plaque Included) This late Continental 800 silver trinket box is perfect for you and your collection! if you look at the photos provided, you will see the outstanding floral design enamel plaque...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Neoclassical White Centerpiece Bowl on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Stunning Antique KPM Royal Berlin porcelain neoclassical white and gilt centerpiece bowl on stand. Perfect for fruit display as a lovely plant...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Lidded Cast Limestone Greek Key Urns from Southern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone

Karl Springer Attr. Chinese Guanyin Bust Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991) attributed Chinese wooden carved sculpture depicting Guan Yin with a peacock atop her coiffure, in the style of the Northern Qi dynasty, pl...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Murano Glass Vide-Poche/ Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Murano Glass Vide-Poche/ Tray Italy, Circa 1960s An exquisite piece of Italian craftsmanship, this neoclassical gilt bronze mounted bl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive clock is by the renown French Bronzier Lemerle Charpentier & Cie. It features Classical maidens holding a large urn form case surmounted by Cupid with his ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Gold Lidded Urn with Caryotids
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gorgeous white and gold Naples lidded urn with four caryatids on each corner.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

"Flora" and "Grapevine", a French 19th Century Pair of Putti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Les Enfants de Bacchus" A French 19th century Charming Pair of Putti Natural wood hand carved in full round One symbolizing Flora, the other one the Grapevine. Resting on circular...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of C19th Carved Medici Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
C19th pair medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister and dexter, with one paw on a ball. Circa 1830. 30 3/4" wide x 9.5" deep x 21.05" high
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Wooden Waste Paper Basket Navel scenes 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Wooden Paper Waste Basket .Stone Red color .with Gold details Comes with naval battles Lithographs . Beautiful Sea Foam Green inside .19...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Equestrian Hunting Scene Plate in Green and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A green and gold ceramic plate of an equestrian hunting scene. This lovely piece features a thick green border with gold detail. The center of the p...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Wedgwood Dark Blue Bell Shaped Jasperware Biscuit Barrel
Located in Stamford, CT
Wedgwood dark blue bell shaped jasperware biscuit barrel overall neoclassical motif with a silver plated lid and handle. Stamped Wedgwood on the und...
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1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

French 1900 Round Bombe Snuff Box with Niello Checkerboard Design in .900 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in silver with Niello. Beautiful hinged snuff box, created in Paris France back in the 1900. This box was crafted with a round bom...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bronze Plaque of Jean-Paul Marat French Revolution Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bronze plaque honoring the slain French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793) who was assassinated in his bathtub as immortalized in ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Carved Alabaster Urns
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive pair of hand carved, lidded alabaster urns with left and right reliefs of a female mythological figures and Greek key design. Each, 3 separate pieces, base, center and ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Antique Italian Glazed Pottery Jars
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful pair of antique Italian glazed pottery jars labeled C. Mariani Antiques in San Francisco. Auctioned from the property of an Albany, NY, house designed by Thomas Britt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Architectural Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful weathered 18th Century Italian carved wood architectural fragment. Large pair of two men, one reading a book, one holding a cross. Very good condition.        
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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Columns
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of early 20th century Italian neoclassical-style alabaster columns, reminiscent of Grand Tour souvenirs, with carved acanthus leaf details, and each resting on square bases with...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

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

Pair of Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Two-Handled Oviform Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of neoclassical Paris porcelain two-handled oviform vases French, 19th century Measures: Height 34.5cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm This excellent pair of porcelain vases were...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Wedgwood Dark Blue and White Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Wedgwood dark blue and white jasperware vases. Insides of vases have a shiny glazed finish. 6” tall x 5.5” across top x 4.5” across bottom. ...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood Light Blue Flower Vases, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two Wedgwood light blue flower vases. Overall neoclassical motif. Stamped on the underside. Each vase varies slightly.
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1970s British Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Neoclassical Carved Marble Statue of Canova's Dancing Woman
Located in Essex, MA
19th century carved marble statue of the Canova Dancing Woman Beautifully carved in neoclassical dress, great detail.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Bronze Portrait Plaques of Voltaire & Rouseau, Signed Marie F
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French bronze portrait plaques of Voltaire & Rouseau, Signed Marie F, Each one finely cast of a profile portrait of e Arouet de Voltaire, one Jean Jaques Rouseau.  
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Specimen Blue Coral on Carrera Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century Grand Tour specimen blue coral on Carrara marble pedestals, each one removable from the finely carved 7-inch square Greek / Roman style Carrara marble bases. Ea...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Carrara Marble

Pair Cornucopia Vases Agostinelli Porcelaine d"Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Porcelaine d'arte Agostinelli Vases Cornucopia Form with Ram's Head in Gilded Porcelain - a Pair - from a Palm Beach estate.
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1840s Antique American Engraved Lead Blown Glass Footed Compote
Located in Stamford, CT
1840s antique American glass footed compote or bowl. Free form blown clear glass. All-over engraved acorn and oak leaf motif. No makers mark.
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Yellow English Porcelain Dish with Neoclassical Design Circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
The border of this antique English porcelain dish has an exquisite yellow ground with an eye-catching design. The neoclassical decoration is hand-painted. We see flower buds painted ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Urn Vases on Pedestals
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of Italian (probably Florence) 18th century white Carrara marble campana shaped vases, extremely decorative architectural pieces both for indoor or outdoor use dating back to Ne...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Unsigned American School Brutalist Bronze Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Unsigned American School Brutalist bronze figure sculpture. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic. Sourced by...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Rock Crystal Vases
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique large pair of neoclassical style hand carved and hand-polished rock crystal vases. The inside of the vases were masterfully carved out. Measures: H. 14" x D. 7".
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

From the Collection of Mario Buatta a Neoclassical Saucer Dish England
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta Made in England circa 1820, this elegant and beautiful saucer dish has fluting which seems to f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Architect's Antique Telescopic Survey Rule Wood Engineering Measure
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique architect's style adjustable extending wood ruler...Easy to read.. You'll love the large type style numbers Charming patinated metal hinges Tons of character and history. Mea...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Cut Crystal and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in Chicago, IL
French late 19th century cut crystal and ormolu inkwell.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Silver Plated Duck opening a Box with its Wings, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical duck opening a box with its wings is all made of silver plated with glass eyes. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Blue Jasperware Two-Piece Bulb Pot
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 19th century French blue and white jasperware two-piece bulb pot. Removable lid with holes. Medium blue Jasperware with all over neoclassical detailin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble and Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Nashville, TN
On later acrylic bases ( with center screw hole ) .the shaft of green faux marble enclose by gilt lotus form motif . Suitable for lamp conversion . Stamped ‘ Italy ‘ Typical wear ,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Cutlery Box Florence, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Cherry veneer travel box with brass feet, embossed and gilded metal handles and key hole with neoclassical decorations; the box is covered in red parchment inside and embellished with silver thread trimmings. The twelve person cutlery set consists of spoons, forks, knives, teaspoons...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass

Pair of Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Topographical Footed Bowls or Tazzas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and wonderful pair of antique Meissen porcelain topographical tazzas or footed bowls. Each bowl has a central hand-painted scene, a wide band of gilding to the rim, and beadi...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pastille Burner on Dolphin Supports in Rosso Antico, Wedgwood, circa 1810
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In rosso antico with black decoration. Complete with lid and inner pastille stand. Extremely rare mark, probably associated with trials of a new pyrometer or kiln.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

”Child Portrait” Marble and Bronze, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Girl with flowers on a basket". Sculpture in white marble and bronze, on base, Spain, 19th century. The pedestal, in the shape of a column with a smooth shaft, elevates the sculpture and highlights it with its elegance of lines and lack of exaggerated decorative elements (aside from some moldings in what would be the capital and the marbled marble change in the upper piece, on which the sculpture is located). The figure of the girl, carved in a white marble of great quality, is sitting, looking towards the distance, and with a bouquet of flowers in her arms and a medal hanging from a cord around her neck. When sitting on a basket with flowers the figure is softened, in addition to enhancing it with the chromatic contrast existing between the flowers and the basket (patinated bronze) and the figure. The hair of the girl, with a pictorial waves without a powerful chiaroscuro, contrasts with the detail of the dress, perfect both in the ruffles of the neck and in the embroidery of the fabric and with which, in addition, an "informal" touch has been added to show fallen a strait and the skirt wrinkled. This lack of formality fits perfectly with the theme, and is slightly accentuated by presenting the figure with socks (or stockings, dropped) and without shoes. The realism of the face (attenuated with a slight idealization) suggests that it is a child portrait. The pictorial treatment of the figure and the roses relate it to artistic approaches that emerged during the 19th century and with a certain aesthetic and skill level. Stylistically, it is possible to relate it to the environment and the influence of two key figures of 19th-century Spanish art for their invoice, traits, technical mastery and originality: Agustín Querol...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Classically Shaped Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Classical shape with three different glazes and crackle on the rim.
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Century French Gilt Bronze Desk Clock, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Century French gilt bronze desk clock, circa 1940 - a stunning and lovely clock with a shell motif curling up towards you! The clock is not only beaut...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Carved Alabaster Statues of Classically Draped Females
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in Italy circa 1860 this pair of figures are of good size and color with many Fine details. Certainly made as an export or tourist item speaking of the ancient days the pair wou...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Louis Philippe Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Each with cherub holding a flowering branch, on a white cylindrical marble base with square marble plinth.
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1790s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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