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Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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.

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
Classical Style Painted Wastebasket or Planter, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Large Iconic Lalique Bacchantes Crystal Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Large Lalique Bacchantes vase deeply molded with a frieze of nude figures; celebrates the beauty of the female figure; signed in s...
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1990s French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Alabaster Lidded Vessel, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small lidded urn of alabaster with smooth wall and square base.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster

Pair Antique Czech Floral Painted and Gilded Porcelain Vases by Fischer and Mieg
Located in New York, NY
Pair Antique Czech Floral Painted and Gilded Porcelain Vases by Fischer and Meig, circa 1880s.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large Gilt Bronze, Ruby Red and Clear Cut Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
Large gilt bronze, ruby red and clear cut glass vase French, 20th century Height 80cm, diameter 36cm The brightly coloured ruby red glass f...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Glass, and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and glass urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine mottled wrap around ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Patinated Copper Vase
Located in Conwy, GB
A large twin handled copper vase of classical form. Superb patination. circa 1830. H:46 W:36 D:30 cm H:18 W:14.2 D:12 INCHES
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1830s Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Neoclassical Mercury Glass Urn Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style mercury glass urn vase and lid. Dimensions: 18.5" H x 9.25" Diameter. Dealer: S138XX.
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Mercury Glass

Pair Antique Swedish Porphyry Rannas or Jasper Stone Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair Antique Swedish Porphyry (Rannas) Vases.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stone

18th Century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in IT
18th century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases The pair of neoclassical vases was made in Italy in the end of 18th ce...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of Antique 19th C. French Medici Cast Iron Garden Urns Jardinieres Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of diminutive scale 19th century French Medici style cast iron garden urns or planters with a beautiful weathered patina. These charming jardinieres are solid and heavy...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
Large French ormolu and cut glass vase French, 20th Century Height 80cm, diameter 36cm This extraordinary glass and ormolu (gilt bronze) vase was crafted in 20th century France....
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Vintage 1997 Patrica Garrett Studio Pottery Purple Cabbage Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage studio pottery vase by Patricia Garrett of Berkeley, California. Part of her "Great Impressions" series, features beautiful realistic detail...
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1990s American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

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 made from vibrant green malachite ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Malachite, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Neo-Classical st. oxblood red glass and ormolu lidded urn. The urn is raised by a circular base with handsome ormolu paw feet amidst scrolled and flute...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Neoclassical Style White and Red Veined Marble Planter with Stepped Round Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Neoclassical style vintage white and red veined marble planter from Thailand, with out-scrolling lip and circular stepped base. This elegant Neoclassical style vintage planter, hai...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Campana Porcelain Gold and White Female Figural Urns
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous pair of campana porcelain urns with gold decoration and female figural handles. Each numbered on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases by Barbedienne, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of 19th-century Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892. Each is unique with male nude figures in classical Greek poses playing music and ad...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Glass Campana Vases
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Glass Campana Vases. Each has an everted lip about a cut glass body. Bacchic mask twin handles on a faceted waist socle with mill...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Cut Glass

French Neoclassical Tole Green & Gold Cachepot Planter Vases, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of three neoclassical green & gold reticulated tole cachepot, planters, or vases. The century vase features brass lion heads. France, circa Early 20th century ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Metal

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Ormolu

Botanical Heavy Classic White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 4 Available, Ea...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Green Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1890, these antique urns are carved of marble and stand on square bases ending with bronze rounded feet. Each vessel with bronze ring motif around, is dresse...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Polished Iron Campana Form Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or buffet with this elegant pair of classical Roman antique urns. Crafted in France circa 1870, each vase stands on an integral platform square base, over a gadroon...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Onyx Goblet Style Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic style solid onyx vessel. Hand-turned and polished to a gloss finish in a vintage shade of moss green.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Onyx

Two French Neoclassical Cast Iron Urns on Marble Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
pair of late 19th century French neoclassical style cast iron urns on raised rouge marble pedestals. Each urn is of lidded form and beautifully cast as if draped in fabric with a mat...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Iron

Pair of 20th Century Italian Gold Bronze and Antimony Neoclassical Style Vases
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Beautiful pair of Italian vases from the early 20th century. Objects in antimony and bronze, gilded and chiseled, adorned with female figures in the neoclassical style. Base with mar...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical French Black and Gilt Tole Jardiniere Cache Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique early 20th century French black and gold toleware monteith cachepot. This gorgeous jardiniere has hand painted gilt arrows, scrolling leaves and ribbons with lovely ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Tôle

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewer on Stand, Attributed to Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The exceptional bronze casting, in stunningly intricate detail, on this beautiful sculptural piece has been attributed to master metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne. The piece takes th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu, Bronze

Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn. Italian neoclassical sterling silver urn form zucchiera. Handles with foliate terminals and lid with a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Gold and Enamel Scent Bottle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional enameling and gold detailing distinguish this diminutive French scent flask. Figurative panels emerge from a rich ground of black enamel and gilt decoration to reveal a s...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Gold, Enamel

Swedish Kolmards Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Kolmards marble vase, circa 1920-1930.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

4 Vintage Wedgwood Sage Green Jasperware Bas Relief Pitcher Vase Ashtray Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four pieces of wedgwood cream on sage green Jasperware, including a bud vase, small pitcher, round dish, and individual ashtray. Measures : Pitcher - 4.25” x 4” x 4.5” / Bu...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Lalique Crystal “Langais” Pitcher
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique crystal “Langais” pitcher. It depicts a clear crystal pitcher shaped as an amphora with fluted body and a large single handle. Below its base has the acid etched ha...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Siena Marble and Bronze Tazzas
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical bronze and siena marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised on a square siena marble base with a bronze foliate band b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Classical Roman Style Terracotta Urn Depicting a Lovers
Located in Miami, FL
Classical Roman style terracotta urn depicting a lovers. Made from terracotta.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Pair of 18th Century French Potpourri Urns
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of covered potpourri urns, French, last quarter 18th century. Faience. Neo-classical design & period. Goat mask handles. Romantic scene of a couple. 9 3/4" h., 5 1/2" w., 4 3/4" d.
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience

Weinranck & Schmidt Hanau German Empire 1889 Neoclassical Sterling Jardinière
Located in Miami, FL
German Neoclassic jardinière in silver by Weinranck & Schmidt-Hanau. An impressive, oversized and highly decorated piece, made in Hanau Germany by the silversmiths and silver make...
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1880s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Ravinet & Co Paris 1912 Louis XVI Neoclassical Urn Vase Bacchus in .950 Silver
By Louis Ravinet and Cie, Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive large mythological vase with Bacchus heads. Beautiful antique decorative urn vase, created in Paris France by Ravinet & Cie in...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

Hand Painted Hungary Herend Small Cachepot in Porcelain
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This very elegant neoclassical small cachepot was realized by the renowed maker Herend of Hungary. It features stylized 24kt yellow gold hand painted clawfeet on a white porcelain ba...
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20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Rare Wedgwood Jasperware Teal Green Jasperware Shell Bud Vase & Trinket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of rare wedgwood white on teal green Jasperware pieces, decorated with base relief scallop shells, one bud vase and one round, scalloped trinket bo...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Style Compotes by Baccarat
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of Neoclassical grand tour style footed cache pots in clear and frosted crystal by Baccarat circa 1880. Founded in 1816, Baccarat is a French crystalware maker that is most well...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Pair of French 19th Century Greek Revival Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century Greek Revival neoclassical Patinated Bronze Vases.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

!9th Century Pair of Porcelain De Paris Style with Bird Motif Urns
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of elegant classical style urn/ jardinieres hand painted with multi-color bird notifs in a woodland setting. Highly decorative, this pair of urns stand 14 inches in height by 9....
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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

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Plaster

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 Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Sienna Marble Mounted Mantel Urns
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair of French Neoclassical patinated bronze Sienna marble mounted mantel Urns Charles X period. Foliate double handles. Front panel of base with applied wreath decoration and rib...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The finest of bronze castings. Lids are attached. The base is 6" x 6".
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful marble color with the finest dore bronze casting. Bacchus head motif. Lids are attached.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Rams Head Tazza Style Coade Stone Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small English rams head urn in ‘tazza’ style attributed to Coade (unmarked) circa 1790. Dating from the Georgian era, this urn has a neoclassical look, well modelled with a pair of...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Coade Stone

19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large cut crystal cornucopia vase terminates in a ram's head form gilt bronze mount, and is set on a black marble base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian Giltwood Handled Jardineres/Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved and finely detailed giltwood planters with metal/tolle insert to catch water. The base is 8.5" x 8.5"
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted large white and brown marble urns with patinated bronze mounts. The lids with artichoke finials, palmettes and acanthus leaves, attached to the necks decorated with le...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

1920s Neoclassical Revival Trenton Potteries Footed Vase
Located in Garnerville, NY
Signed Trenton Potteries Company neoclassical style footed cachepot. A very distinct piece of porcelain. Trenton Potteries was one of many companies in the area of New Jersey's state capital that produced home fixtures or sanitary porcelain like...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large grey marble Neoclassical Campana form garden vases Continental, late 19th century Measures: Height 46cm, diameter 44cm These fantastic pieces are a pair of large n...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very finely cast pair of cast iron models of the renowned Warwick Vase circa 1870. While the original Warwick Vase is a colossal 6ft high, these replicas are scale at just 40cm tal...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Wedgwood Dark Blue Jasperware Tobacco Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Wedgwood dark blue Jasperware tobacco jar. Overall white neoclassical motif. Light overall age related wear. No chips or repairs. Stamped Wedgwo...
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1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Neoclassical vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decor, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £71 and tops out at £656,530 while the average work can sell for £2,972.

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