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
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
Materials
Bronze
20th century Italian Solid Silver amphora vase with handles
Located in VALENZA, IT
Amphora vase with handles in 800 solid silver in neoclassical style.
The body is round, rounded and completely smooth. Only on the neck of the amphora were 3 grooves made to break up...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Cristal Saint Louis Ivoire de Balmain Collectible Perfume Decanter/Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Cristal Saint Louis cut crystal decanter of Ivoire de Balmain perfume. The bottle is urn shaped and it is a faceted clear crystal. There is...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Hammered Brass jardinière with Lion Handle with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval brass hammered jardinière with paw feet, the lion handles are a great touch - a great oval shape and size for center piece, kitchen island - or as a p...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Pair French Green Painted Tole Cachepots or Platnern
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of French tole cachepots feature hand painted Classical landscapes, and gilt brass loin head and ring handles.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Tôle
Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn. It depicts a hand painted blue and white scenes of young olive trees and some birds flying in the sky. The bottom of the vase is adorned with ...
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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1920s French Sarreguemines Red Majolica Bronze Ormolu Jardiniere Bowl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a gorgeous majolica jardiniere or centerpiece bowl by Sarreguemines France, circa the 1920s. The Sarreguemines pottery was founded around 1784 by brother...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Majolica
Huge cider mug, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An oversized cider mug, in black basalt, with a Sheffield Plate rim. Probably not intended for use, but as an advertising gimmick; being intended to be put in the window of a tavern....
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Reticulated Neoclassical Porcelain Lion Paw Footed Basket Cachepot
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white Regency style reticulated porcelain lion paw footed basket compote, vase, planter, or cachepot
Italy, Mid-20th Century.
Measures: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Antique Glazed Stoneware Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and imposing pair of antique glazed green stoneware urns.
Dating from circa 1890, this beautifully preserved antique urns features an iridescent green lustre and striking ga...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Our antique (late 19th century) footed centerpiece bowl is finely carved from green marble with gilt bronze mounts including foliate band below the rim, beading at the base of the so...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Henry Dasson Egyptian Granite And Bronze Urns
By Henry Dasson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Henry Dasson used grey granite from the famed Aswan quarries in Egypt to craft this pair of rare and important urns. Aswan was the location from which ancient Egyptian builders quarried the rare granite used...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Pair Of late 19th Century Vienna Style Vase / Urns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of late 19th century porcelain painted vases by Royal Vienna, with their superbly painted Kaufmann scenes in a deep red and green ground, they display the hallmarks ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
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, planter.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent pair of English neoclassical revival garden urns or jardinières crafted from cast iron. The urns are decorated with Greco-Roman figures with a fluted column base. Beautif...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century
Belgian, 19th Century
Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm
This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th C Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Porcelain Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of 19th C Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Vases in the Neo-Classical style. Boldly colored cobalt urns with white intertwined double scrolled serpent handles. Urns sits atop round gilt accented bases. Exceptional quality with Meissen crossed sword...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Postmodern Demilune Floor Vase Neoclassical
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large unique neoclassical plaster floor vase. Fluted tapered design with a textural finish.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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1980s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plaster
Antique Reed & Barton American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Faceted baluster with scalloped and beaded rim. Reeded and leaf-capped, -wrapped, an...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Delft Blue and White “Schosse” Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white “Schosse” urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1780. Decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Simple low brass lid with excelle...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Delft
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Vert de Patricia marble, black Belgian marble, and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a central foliate o...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug made in London in 1775 by Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp.
The Jug stands on an applied foot which is decorated with bold b...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Set of Two Large Green Glass Gilt Bronze Mounted Vases
Located in London, GB
Set of two large green glass gilt bronze mounted vases
French, 20th Century
Height 153cm, width 50cm, depth 53cm
Pairing gilt bronze with s...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Anfora Meissen Porcelain Material
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Anfora Meissen porcelain material
the handles are with snake motif
the body is rotatable and has painted floral motifs
Origin Germany circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neoclassical Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neoclassical Silver Vase. Neapolitan sterling silver acanthus leaf-topped urn on fluted column pedestal with Italian sterling hallmarks, stamped N8, Italy, circa 1870.
Dimens...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French, 19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French, 19th century neoclassical style gilt bronze-mounted marble urns. The ovoid form marble urns flanked by foliate scroll handles with satyr mask terminals, o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Large Sèvres-style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Large Sèvres-style gilt-bronze mounted porcelain vase with pedestal
French, Early 20th Century
Vase: height 162cm, width 63cm, depth 48cm
Stand: height 66cm, width 48cm, depth 48c...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze
Vintage William Yeoward Jenkins Large Cut Crystal Footed Trophy Flower Vase 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and impressive crystal vase from the Jenkins Collection by William Yeoward. Features a trophy urn / flower vase with cut coin dot patterns and ribbed accents over a tired foote...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Vienna Style Metal Mounted Hand Painted Porcelain Cachepot Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A hand painted cachepot depicting a cherub pastoral scene with a shepherdess holding a lyre and a cherub flying around and observing her. The background is cranberry color. There is ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Signed Baccarat Crystal Vase with Gilt Decoration of Classical Urn
By Baccarat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Baccarat crystal vase having gilt classical urn adorning the front center. Signed.
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1990s French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
19th century French Neo-Greek Style Patinated Brass and Onyx Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome patinated brass urn converted into a lamp. Four laurel trees and ten different male and female figures, all in classical dress, in circle the urn which includes a pedestal o...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Russian Cut Blue Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Russian cut blue glass and gilt bronze vases
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 38cm, width 20cm, depth 13cm
Each vase in this pair of Russian neoclassical vases has...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neo-classic Parcel Gilt Painted Wood Flame Finial Decorative Urn
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) monumental white painted wooden decorative floor urns in baluster form with parcil gilt flame finials, ram's head faux handles plus scroll ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Delft Blue and White "Havana" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Havana" tobacco jar, with stepped brass lid. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Havana" is inscribed. De Drie...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Delft, Faience
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
By Wedgwood
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Inscribed “Rappe” and decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Rappe wa...
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1790s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Rare Pair of 18th Century Quartz, Ormolu Mounted Vases, circa 1780
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and important pair of late 18th century quartz lidded vases, each with wonderful gilded classical ormolu scrolling foliate mounts and handles, te...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Quartz, Ormolu
Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Urns, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of campagna-form Vieux Paris porcelain urns with male and female figures painted on one side of each and ancient ruins on the reverse, gilt decoration. Circa 1800, French.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and Ormolu vases
Russian, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 32cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm
Each vase in thi...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Large Decorative Black Enamel Urn with Brass Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black enamel urn with brass detail.
The interior is lined with Brass.
This could be used decorative or to hold special items.
Neoclassical Style that mixes well with Trad...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Neoclassical Bronze and Gilt Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassical (19th century) bronze and gilt trimmed urns surrounded by Greek masks and having intertwined handles resting on a square black ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Neo-Classical st. Ormolu planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze jardiniere urn, in the style of Clodion. This most elegant planter/u...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Torch Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very tall and very striking tricolor torch vase, complete with cover.
In neoclassical iconography, the torches symbolize marriage; hence the love-bird finial.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century French Limoges Hand-Painted Covered Tureen with Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Limoges hand-painted covered tureen with platter is a stunning example of the exquisite porcelains that were produced during th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Brèche Verte d'Egypte marble and ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by richly chased ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Porcelain Vases, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain vases, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Hand-Painted Lidded Urn from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century hand-painted lidded urn from Rouen is typical of the colorful and artistic works from the storied region, capturing the vivid natural hues o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Faience Cornucopia Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rams head motif cornucopias are both hallmarked. The base width is 6" and it's 4.5" deep. Overall the width is 10.5" Beautiful bleeding colors.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This graceful three-piece clock set is designed in a refined neoclassical style, which was fashionable in France in the 19th century. The set has been crafted from finely cut clear g...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Ormolu, Bronze
Large 18th Century French Tole Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
This large decorative tole urn was made in France, circa 1780 . The elongated form is topped with a cascading series of icicle shapes that again appear at th...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Tôle
Exhibition Champlevé Enamel Jardinière by Servant, Paris, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exhibition Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Jardinière, By George Servant, Paris.
This magnificent ‘Louis Seize’ jardinière is designed in the Néo-Grec style. The handles are su...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepot...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Signed, Christopher Eberhardt, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze mortar and pestle. Christopher Eberhardt, Anno J667 Grabavw, Early 19th Century. Measures: 7.25" diameter at top, 5.75" diamete...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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.