Neoclassical Vases
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
Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very rare Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Candelabra with a hand painted scene by François Boucher.
‘P . F . Boucher’ original mark on the side, also marked with ...
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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Thomas Webb & Sons Syrena Cameo 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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Glass
Blue John Neoclassical Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressively statuesque 19th-century tazza is crafted from a stunning example of Derbyshire Blue John, one of the rarest and most coveted minerals in the world. The hardstone is...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Encrusted Floral Vases
Located in Soquel, CA
Pair of exquisite 19th century Royal Vienna porcelain vases. A fine example of the Neo-Classical Austrian style, these vases are decorated with an ornate garden floral motif. Encrusted with sculptural bunches of pink and yellow roses, and painted with tiny bees, butterflies, and gold accents.
The Royal Vienna mark (Bindenschild, or shield) appears on the base of each vase in blue.
Each vase measures 7"H x 4"W x 4"D.
History of The Royal Vienna Porcelain Factory:
The Royal Vienna Porcelain factory was founded in 1717 by Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian White and Mecca Giltwood Hand Carved Lamp Bases Verona, 1980
Located in Milano, MI
From Verona Italy, a pair of late 20th century hand carved mecca finish and ivory painted bases, suitable to make beautiful bedside table lamps, see the holes suitable for wiring in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pine
Old Paris Porcelain Vase Painted with Seascape and a Woman and Man on a Row Boat
By Old Paris
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this fabulous Old Paris porcelain vase. This vase is hand painted on both of its sides with different beautiful paintings. One side has a detailed painting of a seascape with people on the shoreline and buildings and boats in the background. The other side is painted with a woman and a man from this town on row boats with a lightning storm...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Clear Cut-Glass Vase with Geometric Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console table or buffet with this elegant glass vase. Crafted in France circa 1970, the luxurious cut glass vessel stands on a square base, is shaped as a neoclassical urn...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
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. ...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Krater-Form Bisque Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze mounted krater-form bisque porcelain vases
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 43cm, diameter 26.5cm
The pair of vases...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Murano Blue and Smoked Art Glass Urn Vase, Signed by Roberto Rossi, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by Roberto Rossi (signed). Blue on the outside, white glass on the inside, handles and foot i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful Pair French Ormolu Pierced Bronze Crystal Glass Neoclassical Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair french ormolu pierced bronze crystal/glass neoclassical lion filigree swag vases.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Urn Bud 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 colourful murine and blue applied handles. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Ceramic
Large Neoclassic Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porphyry
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
Materials
Quartz, Ormolu
Ornate English Porcelain Vase in Shape of Archaic Oil Lamp Vessel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate porcelain vase is in the shape of an archaic oil lamp. It has double heads and double spouts.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Miniature Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue, turquoise, white and light blue colors. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century Spanish Ceramic Floral Urn with Two Handles and Carved Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish ceramic floral urn with two handles and carved wood base
Enameled and gilded vase ceramic Peyró Antonio Valencia, circa 1950 signed and stamped "Porcelain Peyró". Bas...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Neoclassical Sevres Parian and Doré Bronze Mounted Urns or Vases 1920s a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical pair of Sevres Parian and doré bronze mounted Urns or Vases circa 1920s. This spectacular pair of table vases having doré bronze bases suppo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Classical style Italian green marble ewer vase with pedestal
Italian, 19th Century
Height 114cm, width 38cm, depth 37cm
This decorative Italian ewer has b...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
Fine Large Pair of Antique Neoclassical, Campagna Shaped Bronze Urns or Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique neoclassical grand tour period, two-toned patinated and doré bronze, Campagna shaped two handled urns. Each beautifully resting on an original rouge marble pli...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Italian Marble Medici Style Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Marble Medici style vase. Vintage richly veined marble vase in the Medici style with Verde Alpi carved top and a fior di pesca base, Italy, circa 1925.
Dimensions: 9" diamet...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
"Royal Vienna" Cobalt Urn with Museum Quality Paintings Artist Signed Wagner
Located in Boston, MA
"Royal Vienna" cobalt blue urn with museum quality paintings of Greek mythology of Paris and Helena artist-signed Wagner. The urn base has cobalt ground with raised gold decorations ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large White Italian Neoclassical Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large white Italian neoclassical vase. White earthenware vase after the antique. Italy, late 18th century
Dimension: 10.75" diameter top x 12....
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical Italian Lidded Urns
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of elegant 19th century Italian porcelain lidded urns with hand-painted scenes and gilded details. One side of the urns features a neoclassical scene, and the reverse side featu...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
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 37cm, width 20cm, depth 13.5cm
Each vase has an ...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Campana Grand Tour Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical style patinated metal Grand Tour Campana vase featuring a frieze depicting a Bacchanalian procession. Set on an antico verde marble base.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Vase by Levillain and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This elegant vase is cast entirely in bronze and it is signed by its makers, the sculptor Ferdinand Levillain (French, 1837-1905) and the master bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne (Frenc...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Two antique Neoclassical style gilt bronze tripod stands
Located in London, GB
These large, gilt bronze tripod stands have been designed in a majestic French Neoclassical style.
Both stands serve to support bowls, raising t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Painted Tole and Dore Bronze Mounted Neoclassical Style Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and Palace size pair of French/North European painted tole and dore bronze mounted neoclassical covered vases. This beautiful pair of original covered vases are exquisitely made with a fabulous black patinated tole body each with two handles designed in Greek key-scroll patterns and flanked on either end with rams head masks holding rings in their mouths. Each body is mounted on a square-shaped two-tone hand chased dore bronze base. These are beautiful in any decorative setting and are aesthetically and functionally appealing to any room. Tole vases of this scale are very rare to see from this period.
Provenance: These vases were sold in Christies New York, sale number 9656, Fine French and Continental Furnitur, Porcelain, and Tapestries sale...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Rare 19th Century Tucker and Hemphill American Porcelain Trumpet Vase, 1830s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare early 19th century Tucker and Hemphill porcelain vase.
The vase is decorated with a gilt shield device surrounded by leaf and branch and ribbon decoration. (Also, ...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Cylinder Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Large pair of Paris porcelain two handled vases with floral and bird decoration. The rims with reticulated border with female figural handles resting on a Celest blue pedestal...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
By Baccarat
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
Antique Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Covered Vase Pattern no. 6299
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine "traditional" Imari English porcelain covered vase or urn.
By Royal Crown Derby.
With underglaze blues and cold-painted reds, greens, and gilt highlights.
Pattern no. 6299....
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Two Very Large French Silvered Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Standing 1.15 meters (45 inches) tall, these grand neoclassical style vases are designed to make an impact. Crafted from silvered bronze, the vases are truly magnificent works, which...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Antique Roman Neoclassical Campagna Shaped Black Scagliola Vases or Urns
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of large antique 19th century Roman neoclassical Campagna shaped black Scagliola vases or urns. Seated on a square base, the rim and body of each vase has a meticulously ...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Scagliola
German Amphora Neoclassical style, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An amphora vase in silver-plated pewter and glass with Greek figures throughout the circular length of the bulge, two griffins representing the god Apollo (Griffin half eagle half li...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pewter
20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina.
Dimensions:
10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Alabaster
Large 18th Century Alabaster Copy of the Medici Vase
Located in London, GB
A very fine 18th century alabaster copy of the Medici Vase, after the antique. Almost certainly made in Italy for a wealthy Grand Tourist and a faithful copy of one of the most renow...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Alabaster
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Faience, Pottery
19th-Century Alabastro a Pecorella Gilt Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Alabastro a Pecorella Vases
19th Century
This exquisite pair of 19th-century vases showcases the opulence of Alabastro a Pecorella, one of ancient Rome’s most coveted soft stones. F...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Bronze
19th Century, Grand Tour Roman Revival Amphora Style Vase After Thomas Hope
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Roman Revival Vase
Grand Tour Amphora Style, After Thomas Hope
This 19th-century amphora-style vase is a superb example of Roman Reviv...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Westerwald Pottery Vase Neoclassic Lady Figure Very Fine Stoneware
Located in GB
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
Materials
Ceramic
A Wedgwood Portland Vase in Crimson Jasper Dip
By Wedgwood
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Wedgwood Portland Vase in Crimson Jasper Dip, Circa 1925. Marked "Wedgwood" to the underside.
Reference: Crimson was one of the experimental colours introduced by Harry Barnard at...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Medici-shaped glass vase circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Medici-shaped glass vase circa 1950
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Glass
Neoclassical vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vases 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 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vases 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, 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 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 $3,874.