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. 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
Vintage Orb and Pedestal With Storage
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This vintage orb and pedestal combination exudes classical charm with a practical twist. The orb, designed in the form of an urn with draped detailing and ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of Pale-Pink Frosted Glass Apothecary Jars with Foliate Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of 19th Century Classical-Style Red Vases with Accents in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
A large pair of classic vases distinguished by their “oxblood” color: a deep, rich red that lends great presence to this highly decorative pair.
These vases are amphora-shaped, with...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Vintage Italian Tole Pineapples
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of midcentury Italian tole pineapple garnitures or objects of art featuring stylized finials over pineapples with leaves on classical bases with a touch of whimsy.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century.
Clock works.
Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Iridescent Glazed Faience Vases with Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and fine quality 19th century French Iridescent Glazed Faience vases with neoclassical gilt bronze mounts.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Light Blue and Gray Ceramic Majolica Amphora Hand Painted Francois Boucher Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic amphora with handles, made and painted entirely by hand, central Italy production, year 2009. The decoration on the vase is a reproduction of a painting by Francois Bou...
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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of 19th century Neo-Classical st. bronze urns. Each urn is raised on a square mottled edge black Belgian marble base. Above is the patinated bronze urn with gi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Antique Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Wine Decanter Wooden Riser
Located in Miami, FL
This neoclassical wine themed antique glazed and hand painted ceramic wine jar, vase, decanter was made in France, circa 1890.
The brown handles are shaped like old vines and snakes are surrounding them.
It is decorated with colorful...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Campana Vase, Victoriaware Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Very French in style, the decoration being a copy of Sevres. It works surprisingly well on the neoclassical shape.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Hand-Painted Opaline Footed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted opaline footed vase will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and go...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Italian Antique Alabaster Centrepiece Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exquisitely carved Italian antique alabaster centrepiece vase or urn circa 1860. The detail of this beautiful urn offers a glimpse into the styles of 19th century Italy, the body finely carved with masks and foliage to either side between entwined handles reminiscent of the famous Warwick Vase. It stands on an equally as decorative socle base carved with leaves and an egg and dart trim. With its smooth and somewhat translucent appearance, this antique alabaster vase...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Alabaster
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Classical style cut glass & silver wine jug
Located in London, GB
Elegant, neoclassical style engraved glass antique wine jug with silver handle and mounts. Made during the latter part of the Edwardian era, the jug'...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rouge Marble Centerpiece Bowl and Cover with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent oval shaped centerpiece carved from variegated rouge marble in the neoclassical style has finely cast and gilt bronze mounts including acanthus and berry finial, ribb...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Carved and Painted Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (18th Cent) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved urns/finials with gilt flame top and open design side arms (PRICED AS Pair)
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Currier & Roby Traditional Classical Sterling Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Classical sterling silver urn. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1930. Traditional form with girdle and domed foot; leaf-capped double-scroll side handles. Cover domed with vasi...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Enameled Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, a console or a buffet with this colorful pair of antique vases. Hand crafted in France circa 1870 and attributed to the Porcelain de Paris Manufacture, the tall ve...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Bronze Vases
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Bronze Vases
Pair of vases in bronze lacquered with fake porphyry with applications in chiseled and gilded bronze, Rome, late nineteenth cent...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Silver Compote by Johann Martin Schott
By Johann Martin Schott
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century German neoclassical silver compote or jardiniere
Hallmarked Martin Schott, Frankfurt, 1820-1840, Germany
Measures: 8" H, 9" W, 4" D.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant antique urn from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, the tall neoclassical vase features a long neck over a rounded base. The urn is gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor of floral motifs with the Louis XVI...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled base and socle pedestal. The body displays an elegant shape an...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Granite
Pair of painted gold venetian glass vases. Italy, Early 20th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of painted gold venetian glass vases. Italy, Early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Antique Neoclassical, Empire Period, Berlin-KPM Gold Ground Campana Vase
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and quite exquisite antique Neoclassical Berlin (KPM) manufactory gold ground Campana shaped two handled vase. The continuous pattern...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
English Delft Campana Vase, C1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare, large vase in a classical shape, decorated with figures in a landscape. Large pieces of delftware are not often found.
See CIRC 43-1963 in the V&A for a similar example.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled base and socle pedestal. The body displays an elegant shape an...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Granite
Pair of Ruby Red Glass Urns with Portraits, Bohemia, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Both pieces show remarkable similarities (both in the quality of the color of the glass and of the decoration and in the lines of the same ones) with Bohemian red glass...
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19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated and Gilt Bronze Ewers
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and gilt bronze mounted ewers with eagle head handles, resting on a base decorated with wreath of flowers and burners with flames,
France, early 19th century.
Measures: H...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Neoclassical Scottish granite finial. Displayed on a raised gilt-metal square bronze base, this elegant turned granite finial is a spectacular display piece for perio...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
Set of Four Bronze "Warwick" Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four patinated bronze "Warwick" urns. Each with double handle.
Largest: 11"h x 15" w x 10.5"d
Medium: 6.75"h x 11"w x 7 5"d
Small: 5.25" h x 8.25"w x 6"d
Smallest: 4.75"...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Empire Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Napoleon Vase
Located in London, GB
This Sevres style porcelain vase is beautifully painted with an image of Napoleon I on horseback. In this painting, Napoleon visits his men, some of whom are wounded, in what appears to be a military camp. He is seen, leading a group of mounted soldiers, on a white horse, respectfully doffing his bicorne hat to his troops. The painting is signed ‘F. Amblet’. This oval painting is given an elaborate gilded decorative border, reminiscent of a giltwood frame. These beautiful gold foliate patterns continue onto the base of the vase, as well as the top, where we see a pair of griffins.
The vase is fitted with two handles, cast as double French imperial eagle heads, which spring from classical female masks, each wearing with winged helmets. ‘M.re IMPle de Sevres’ is painted its base.
This antique Napoleonic vase...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Urn Vase Marble Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Fluted Squash-Form Vase
Located in Larkspur, CA
Multi-layered classic organic-shaped and fluted squash-form vase with layered champagne-colored resin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Acrylic
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze tazza. The urn is raised on a Vert de Patricia marble hexagonal base below the fluted column support with patinated ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bulbous marble bodies...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique urns from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, each tall neoclassical vase features a long neck with side handles. The "Porcelaine de Paris" urns are gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Large Neoclassical style gilt bronze and porcelain vase
French, 19th Century
Measures: height 87 cm, diameter 27 cm
This grand porcelain vase is crafted in the style of Sèvres. ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Crystal and gilt bronze vase. France, early 20 century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Crystal and gilt bronze vase. France, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large Black Marble Urns
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of large black marble urns (marquino negro).
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Glass and Vase, Glass, Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, Spain, 18th C
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug and glass. Glass. Royal Glass Factory of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia, Spain, 18th century.
Pitcher or vase with lid and glass with a smal...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pair of German 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Meissen Porcelain Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative pair of German 19th century Neo-Classical st. Meissen Porcelain urns. Each urn is raised by a circular base with a lovely wrap around foliate band ...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Planter Marble Red Swedish 19th Century Oval Sarkofag Shape, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Planter marble red Swedish 19th century oval sarkofag shape, Sweden. A planter or decorative vessel made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made from red ma...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
The shape comes from the Greek Kalyx type, quite common in antique, Greece. The vase under the small neck r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Neoclassical Wrought Iron Jardiniere or Urn with a pedestal base; their sturdy construction gives them substantial weight so you can count on them to stand strong. An egg ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wrought Iron
Claret Jug, Silver, Anselmo Prior and Mason, Vitoria, Spain, 1816-1846
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug. Silver. Anselm Prior and Mason. Vitoria, Spain, between 1816 and 1846.
With contrast markings.
Silver jug in its color with a square base that serves as a support for the ci...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver, Other
Large Glazed Greek Terracotta Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive large Greek style vase, intricately crafted in terracotta and applied with a vibrant treacle glaze. Shaped like a trophy, this mid 19th century urn shares similarities with the marble vase attributed to prominent 2nd century Greek sculptor Sosibios in terms of shape and style, detailed with unique handles shaped like a swans neck. Unlike the Sosibios vase, the heart of this terracotta vase is largely plain showcasing the beautiful tone variation and lustre of the glaze. To the top, the vase is more intricate, detailed with a section of leaves and berries and stands on a socle carved with leaves to match the lower portion of the vase’s body. Thanks to its large scale and beautiful colour, this Greek style terracotta vase makes a striking statement piece placed on a pedestal or at the centre of a large sideboard...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Yellow Ground Vases, Chamberlain Worcester, circa 1805
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pair of yellow-ground vases or jardinières, with reserves of exquisite flower-painting or a quality seen only during this period.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Silver Vase Owned and Marked by a Jewish Family
Located in New York, NY
A silver vase rested on three stylized legs, decorate with two classical rings surrounding the lower and upper parts. What makes this vase unique however, is the mark that appears at...
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Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Alabaster Urns with Beaded Glass Ornaments on Pedestals
Located in New York, US
Our set of four neoclassical alabaster urns with ormolu bronze mounts, of northern European origin and dating from the early 20th century, feature cascading molded and beaded glass ornaments...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Rudolfstadt Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of Rudolfstadt Porcelain vases, very much in the Royal Worcester style, hand painted with floral subjects on a duck-egg background; the neck and foot of the vases decorated with bisque and gilt scrolls the necks enhanced by a gilt Florentine scroll.
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Porcelain de Paris urns. Each urn is raised by a square base below an elegant mottled socle shaped pedestal. The bodies d...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neoclassical Style Pair of Rock Crystal and Bronze Tazzas
Located in Cypress, CA
Italian neoclassical style pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal and gilt bronze tazzas, mid-20th century.
Base measurement is 4.25 inches x 4.25 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Westerwald Pottery Vase Neoclassic Lady Figure Very Fine Stoneware
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Westerwald pottery vase with Neoclassical figure heads
A very decorative stoneware vase in...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase
Located in London, GB
A continental porcelain vase, entirely encrusted with various fruits and flowers on a white and heavily gilded background.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 decorative objects, 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, Ferdinand Barbedienne, 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 $90 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,487.