Large Celadon Ceramic Vase, USA 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Large hand formed ceramic vase with a large neck adorned with miniature “handles”
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vases
Ceramic
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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Large Celadon Ceramic Vase, USA 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Large hand formed ceramic vase with a large neck adorned with miniature “handles”
Ceramic
Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in Porcelain., the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in Portugal by S.I.A witch is a famous editor. It is signed.
Stoneware
Large Belgian Crystal Centerpiece Wine Cooler by Val Saint Lambert
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive and substantial thick crystal vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers, filled with ice as a wine chille...
Crystal
Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
Stoneware
Pair Late 19th Century Black Porcelain Neoclassical Vases
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of tall black porcelain vases dates from approximately 1880s. Decorated with gilt and classical Greek or Roman figures...
Porcelain
20th Century Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Blown Glass Flower-Form Footed Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Tiffany Studios gold Favrile blown glass flower-form footed vase, dating to circa 1910–1915. The vase is formed with a gracefully ribbed trumpet-shaped body that flares gently at the...
Glass, Art Glass
Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Crystal Vase from the 1950's Substantial vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers or standing alone on a...
Crystal
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Vase of Campana Form
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous hexagonal crystal vase by Tiffany & Co. Signed and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Heavy and solid. Decorative urn shape elegant on its own, also with ample ...
Crystal
20th Century L.C. Tiffany Favrile Glass and Gilt Bronze Trumpet Vase, No. 1043
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A distinguished early 20th century American vase by Tiffany Studios, circa 1920, featuring a slender trumpet-form hand-blown Favrile glass top mounted on a patinated gilt bronze hold...
Bronze
Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
By Wedgwood
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...
Ceramic
$275Sale Price|42% Off
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
Stoneware
19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c cranberry glass pitcher and basket.
Glass
$408Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Ceramic
20th Century Tiffany Studios Bronze / Iridescent Favrile Glass Trumpet Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional Tiffany Studios trumpet vase, dating from circa 1910-1915, represents the finest artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the Tiffany Studios workshop in New York. Craf...
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster. Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
Alabaster
Small Early 19th-Century Wedgwood Balck Basalt Vase on a square base
By Wedgwood
Located in Dresden, DE
This early 19th-century Wedgwood black basalt vase is a rare find...beautifully proportioned and irresistibly versatile. Its rich, matte finish complements...
Stoneware
Group of Wedgwood Jasperware Pottery Vase Dish Bowl & Box in Blue Green & Black
By Wedgewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large grouping of 15 Pieces of Wedgwood Jasperware. All collected by original owner during the mid 20th century. Actual dates on individual pieces are not known. Various markings o...
Ceramic
$1,500Sale Price / set|43% Off
Old Paris Porcelain Vases and Basket, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched set of Vieux Paris porcelain table articles including a pair of spill vases decorated with embossed gilt decoration, cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted lyre decoration on...
Porcelain
A Pair of Sevres Porcelain White Ground & 24K Gold vases w Lion Head Handles
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A Fine pair of Neoclassical/Empire white ground porcelain and 24K Gilt Decorated vases with Double Lion head Handles, produced by the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, each marked ben...
Gold
Early 20th Century Tiffany Furnaces Patinated Bronze and Favrile Glass Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A finely crafted early 20th century American decorative vase by Tiffany Studios, circa 1920. This trumpet-form vase combines hand-blown Favrile glass with a patinated gilt bronze dec...
Bronze
$431Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Lovely pair of Wedgwood jasperware vases, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Porcelain
Pair Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair early 19th century French Vieux Paris hand-painted porcelain vases feature a lovely Mediterranean seaside scene, painted all around so they work even in front of a mirror, by de...
Porcelain
Murano Blown Glass Cozeta Mini Ribbon Vase Blue/Green/Copper
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of Two Murano Hand-Blown Glass Cozeta Mini Ribbon Vases, Italy A charming set of two hand-blown Murano glass mini ribbon vases showcasing vibrant cobalt blue, emerald green, and...
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Glass Jug Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colorful murine and light blue applied handle. A beautiful piece of art for any...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Just Andersen Diskometal Fluted Vase, 1930s
By Anton Michelsen, Peter Hertz, Just Andersen, Georg Jensen, Mogens Ballin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Scandinavian neoclassical Just Andersen (1884-1943) fluted vase with tiny decorative handles in Andersen’s signature material, Disko. An alloy of tin, lead and antimony named...
Metal
Pair Antique Russian Pink Griotte Marble Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique Russian Pink Griotte Marble Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Vases Russian, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 16cm, depth 9cm This impressive pair of garniture urns, dating from ...
Marble, Ormolu
Wedgwood Basalt Neo-Classical Vase
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a Neoclassical Basalt Wedgwood vase, circa 1956, with a flaring shape, matte black colour. and ram heads applied to either side. Marked 'Wedgwood', 'Made in England', and BW....
Porcelain, Stoneware
A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases A superb pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu vases, exquisitely cast and richly decorated in the Neoclassical taste. Each...
Ormolu
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 ...
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Early Wedgwood Dipped Pearlware Bough Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware
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...
Stoneware
$891,027 / set
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted in gilt bronze and metal. They both feature twin scrolled handles, which are decorated with leaves and foliate patterns, as well as classical profiles at the top. These touch the ormolu rims, which feature an egg and dart pattern. The body of each vase is of ovoid form and features further ormolu mounts, including a thick band underneath the waisted neck, twin dog heads at the base of the handles, flowers, stars and more Classical masks with foliate scrolls. The vases are supported by square plinths, with socle form bases and decorations of fluted ribbing and scrolled foliate forms. Heavily inspired by the neoclassical style, which was popular in Russia in the late 18th and 19th centuries, the vases are decorated with gilt bronze relief scenes which allude to motifs in classical mythology. On a rich burgundy ground, the metal body of the vases show figures flanked by palm trees. One vase shows a woman dressed in a classical draped fabric garment playing two flutes and leaning on a pedestal with twirling ivy, while a baby stands...
Metal, Ormolu
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Large 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Amethyst Cut Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th-century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Amethyst Cut Glass Vase St. Petersburg, mid-19th century Offering a magnificent glimpse into 19th-century Russian Neoclassicism, ...
Ormolu
Sevres Style Blue Ground Porcelain Covered Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Style Blue Ground Porcelain Two Handle Covered Vase, early 20th century, with gilt metal mounts, painted with an oval scene of a dancing couple and a bouquet of flowers, withi...
Metal
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...
Alabaster
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...
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
$102,810 / set
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...
Ormolu
Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
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,...
Ormolu
Antique Italian Terracotta Urn with Roosters in Majolica, 18th/19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A neoclassical style Italian urn, vase or hydria in terracotta earthenware. Handdecorated in Majolica glazes depicting fighting roosters. One to each side. Remarkably this one has pa...
Pottery
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,...
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Wedgwood Dark Blue and White Vases
By Wedgwood
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. ...
Pottery
Monumental Antique 48 Inch French Bronze Neoclassical Figural Vase
Located in New York, NY
Monumental French patinated bronze neoclassical style figural two handle vase.
Bronze
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Moser Light Green Gilt Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Moser light green color and gilt glass centerpiece wide urn shaped vase. It is decorated with gold and yellow hand painted “Fleur de Lis“like, flower’s...
Art Glass
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 180cm, diameter 46cm An exceptional pair of late 19th century porcelai...
Porcelain
Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Luna Vase by George Woodall
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...
Glass
Large Pair French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Lapis Lazuli Blue Vases
Located in London, GB
Large Pair French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Lapis Lazuli Blue Vases French, 20th Century Height 145cm, width 60cm, depth 45cm A striking example of 20th-century French Neoclas...
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
Large Russian Nicholas I Period Porcelain Vase Imperial Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
Large Russian Nicholas I Period Porcelain Vase Imperial Porcelain Factory Russian, c. 1830 Height 78cm, width 34cm, depth 30cm This outstanding antique vase, created around 1830 by ...
Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
Limestone
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.
Marble
Very Fine Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
The ovoid body painted with a figure of a maiden in embrace with a reluctant cupid, signed 'M. Demonceaux', the reverse with two putti at play, on circular foot and square base with ...
Porcelain
$8,000 / set
Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands. Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa. Early 20th century. Elegant ...
Ceramic
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...
Porcelain
Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase Ekaterinburg Workshops 1887
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important and Very Rare Museum Worthy Russian Imperial Lapidary Kalkan Jasper Covered Vase, by the Imperial Russian Lapidary Ekaterinburg Workshops, Inscribed 1887. This mon...
Stone
Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Bob Parks (1943 - 2017) "Horses of the Desert" number 22 of 35 Bronze Oversize Vase. In excellent vintage condition. Bob Parks was an absolute master of bronze sculpting. His pieces ...
Bronze
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring classical putti By Deruta Italy, Late 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H...
Faience, Pottery
Thomas Webb & Sons Syrena Cameo Vase by George Woodall
By George Woodall, Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...
Glass
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF ALABASTER VASES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of Volterra alabaster vases, finely turned and sculpted. The vases are distinguished by a circular base, a globular body, and a top with an opening lid. The masterfully ...
Alabaster