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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
Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rosewood wall clock, decorated with a mirror and a bird painted with the technique of fixed under glass in the lower part. It bears the manufacturer's labels Seth Thomas...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A great deco...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Granite, Marble

Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Neoclassical Cherub Sunflower Urn Compote Box 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith bronze lidded and footed urn / compote featuring a low round form on paw feet, decorated with a Greek / Grecian design of cherubs in high relief, with a l...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain vases with pedestals French, Early 20th century Measures: Vases: height 141cm, width 60cm, depth 44cm Stands: height 66cm,...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases. Germany, circa 1880s Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz Hard to find a pa...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box – Estate Provenance From the private estate of a prominent American desi...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Classical Male Bust Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast composition Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Apollo Belvedere USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 6.25"D x 16.25"H. Good original vint...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Composition

Bronze Sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century bronze sculpture of the Neapolitan Fisherman after the antique. In Grand tour style, the boy almost looks like he is in a stance of motion in this good quality scale,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Classical Plaster Bust of Mythological Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture USA, 21st Century ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Small Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great small wooden candleholder with its original gilding. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered, small losses and repair. H:29cm W:16,5cm ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Russian Silver & Cut Glass Swing-Handled Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Russian silver and cut glass swing-handled basket Russia, circa 1880 Stamped in a rectangular cartouche. 875 grade  Immerse yourself in the opulence of 19th-century Rus...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

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

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Iron

Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Candelabra in Silvered Bronze Neoclassical silvered bronze figural candelabra with 11-light. England, 19th century. This magnificent pair of candelabra features a masc...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze

French Neoclassical Bronze Of Androcles and the Lion
Located in Rochester, NY
Large French Neoclassical sculpture of Androcles and the Lion. Exceptional quality casting and patina. Mid 19th century. The runaway slave Androcles became friends with a wounded lion...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Copper

pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair of French late 19th century Neo-Classical st. Campan Vert marble and Ormolu urns. Each most striking urn is raised by a square Campan Vert marble bas...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Original Dutch Stoelklok with Verge Escapement Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Dutch Stoelklok Arched bracket with two painted mermaids, gilded lead cresting moulded with two lions beside an armorial crest, side glazed windows ...
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1780s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

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Pottery

Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand. An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces of its original paint and jointed construction. The glass eye balls and facial features is a focal point from tail to hoof. Probably coming originally from a Long Island New York fair carousel ride, this bold yet soft piece draws eyes and complimentary statements as soon as guests see it. Comes with decorative wood stand! Attributed to Parker carousel horses...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Neo Classical Terracotta Bust
Located in New York, NY
Classical terracotta bust in very good original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. The bust depicts a woman’s head, her hair is tied back in ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian white ceramic urns vases, Neoclassical style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Great as standalone pieces or as vases with flowers,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Religious sculpture representing the nativity, carved wood from the 16th century. Carved wood sculpture, walnut wood and oak wood base, sculpture representing the nativity, circa 16...
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16th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Oak, Walnut

1930s Hubley Cast Iron Pink Basket of Roses and Phlox Floral Bouquet Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of yellow and pink roses along with blue and pink colored phlox, held by a pink, handled...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

1930s Hubley Cast Iron Basket of Lilacs & Daisies Floral Bouquet Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of lilacs and daisies set inside a woven basket with a top bow. The basket sits on a hea...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

A French Green Opaline Glass Cachepot with Gilt Mounting
Located in Stamford, CT
A French green opaline glass cachepot with gilt mounting. 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on rever...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Handmade Terracotta Anduze Bowl Urn Planter by La Madeleine
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your garden or interior with this elegant handcrafted Anduze-style bowl planter by La Madeleine. Made in southern France, the planter showcases the iconic wide-rimmed silhoue...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A beautifully carved antique statuary Carrara marble statue of Adonis. The male figure is depicted in the nude leaning against a tree. Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aph...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Black Basalt Wedgwood Jewelry Vessel Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
An English basalt Wedgwood vessel in black and white stoneware, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Vessel is black basalt stoneware with applied white jasper neoclassical deco...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Italy Richard Ginori Doccia 19th Century Porcelain Covered Vase with Landscape
Located in Brescia, IT
This glamorous covered vase or urn, it is painted with natural landscapes. The drawings are so detailed that we can say done in Flemish style. We can see a landscape with houses and castles at the orizont, and in another scene, birds and games. Every scenes looks like a Flemish painting. There are green garlands...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century White Enamel Brass Hinged Box Remote Trinket Storage Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very nice clean enamel lidded storage box with tarnished brass hardware. A wonderful design element for a Coastal or Colonial Revival interior. Good size for storage, small books...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Steel

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally detailed clock set consists of a mantel clock and a pair of accompanying vases, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enam...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stone, Malachite

18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Bronze Young Man Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
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1830s Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, 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

Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th Century A refined and sculptural small pedestal bowl carved from richl...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Statue of Venus De Milo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue of Venus de Milo, signed G. Pettini & Figli Pisa. The statue is raised by a wonde...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures of Mercury and Fortuna, After Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze figures of Mercury and Fortuna, after Giambologna French, Late 19th century Measures: Height 87cm, width 15/19cm, depth 31cm This pair of patinated bron...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1900. This clock is a fine example of Neoclassical design, fe...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired by one of the most important paintings of French Revolution, ‘The Oath of the Horatii...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box
Located in New York, NY
This cylinder box is an exceptionally fine example of straw marquetry, and a rare survivor of the craft, which involves the cutting, coloring, and mounting of split straws to form de...
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Straw

Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large malachite and ormolu vases French, 20th Century Height 140cm, diameter 91cm Of impressive size and quality, the vases are ma...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of very finely-chiselled French gilt bronze candlesticks crafted in the neoclassical style. The decoration is extremely intricate, particularly on the circular base and tulip-...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Italian Porcelain Urn Bowl Neoclassical Style by Mottahedeh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian porcelain footed bowl urn by Mottahedeh, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. Beautiful as a s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

A fine and important gilt ground porcelain vase by the Gardner Factory
By Gardner Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
A fine and important gilt ground porcelain vase by the Gardner Factory Russian, c. 1830 Height 43cm, width 21cm, depth 15cm This fine antique v...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

German Blue Jasperware Winged Fairy Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A deep blue Jasperware bud vase, attributed to Schafer and Vater, circa 1890-1900. In 1890, Gustav Schaefer and Gunther Vater founded the Schaefer & Vater...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Pair of Antique French Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of neoclassical 19th century French wall sconces crafted with a beveled mirrored backplate with reverse etched architectural designs and a perfectly aged oxidized fin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

F. Barbedienne Bronze Bust of a Woman
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Bronze Bust Of A Woman. Bust features head of a woman with long, wavy hair, and adorned with a floral crown. Her expression is serene, ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Austrian Tulipwood Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over three drawers with wood knobs and escutcheon. Bun feet.
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1790s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Tulipwood

Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Neoclassical Wedgwood Portland blue bowl with a white overlay. This piece is believed to have been a small sugar bowl, however we think it...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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