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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
Pair of Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Mounted 'Medici' Vases After Galberg
Located in London, GB
Pair of lapis lazuli and ormolu mounted 'Medici' vases after Galberg French, 20th Century Height 52cm, diameter 32.5cm These stunning vases are made from lapis lazuli and ormolu: an exceptional and precious combination of materials, appropriate for the superb design by the Russian maker Galberg, which is known from a variety of famous examples, including the monumental vase in the Grand Reception Hall of Windsor Castle. They are in Campana form, in the so called 'Medici Vase' design: bell-shaped bodies which are reminiscent of Ancient Classical vases, especially calyx kraters...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Vases

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Art Glass

Pink and Green Variegated Onyx Russian Urn Shaped Vase
Located in London, GB
Pink and green variegated onyx Russian urn shaped vase Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 24cm, width 12cm, depth 11.5cm Of slightly oval shap...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases

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Onyx

Late 18th Century Pair of Neoclassical Alabaster Scent Burning Vases
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of amphora vases with lids born as incense burners. Made with delicate openwork to emanate perfumes, entirely in cooked alabaster, they were boiled to make them whiter. ...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Alabaster

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,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique vases from Paris. Crafted circa 1890, the tall neoclassical vessels feature a lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

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 ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

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 ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

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

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Earthenware

Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in Germany circa 1960 of the Hampton Hall line, the tall neoclassical vase sits on a round base and embellished with a wide mouth at the top. The Classic, cut crystal vase is decorated with a scalloped edge and etched with geographical and fern-like patterns. The luxurious piece is in excellent condition. The Noritake of today grew out of a trading company that was originally established by the Morimura Brothers in New York in 1876. This trading company imported chinaware, curios, paper lanterns and other gift items. In 1904, the forerunner of the Noritake Company was established in the village of Noritake, a small suburb near Nagoya, Japan. The goal of this first factory was to create western style dinnerware for export. It took until 1914, however, to create the first porcelain dinnerware plate...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer
Located in Gainesville, FL
Wedgwood basalt encaustic ewer with ancient Greek inspired decoration on both sides. The shape is also inspired by a Greek wine jug, known as...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of large ormolu mounted Sèvres style porcelain vases. French, late 19th century. Measures: height 130cm, width 45cm, dept...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Ormolu

Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base. Measure...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Copper

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

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Faience

Large Pair of Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Vases and Covers, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Swedish Neoclassical Blyberg Porphyry vases and covers, early 19th century, on square bases, with bronze pineapple finials to the cove...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porphyry, Bronze

Rare Barbara Barry Baker 24K Gold Murano Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Murano glass footed pedestal centerpiece bowl infused with 24K gold flakes, from Baker Furniture’s Barbara Barry Collection. Measure:18".  
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Vases

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Gold

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

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Ceramic, Majolica

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

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Porcelain

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 ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic

18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns. Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases. This pair of antique lamp bases...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Wood

Pair Jasper Stone Vases
Located in New York, US
Our pair of antique vases are carved from reddish brown jasper stone and date from the late nineteenth century. In good condition with scratches and small...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Stone

Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Floral Painted Opaline Glass Vase Attributed to Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Hand-painted opaline glass vase with pâte de riz applied satyr masks, gilding, turquoise bands and floral bouquets, attributed to Jean Francois Robert (1778...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Blown Glass

Porphyry and Gilt Bronze Campana Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Blyberg porphyry vases demonstrate the strength and beauty that has made porphyry a prized material since antiquity. Porphyry is reno...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porphyry, Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century neo-classical st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu vase. The vase is raised by handsome paw feet below the circular ormolu base with a fine mottled bord...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Signed and Numbered, Italy 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 19th century, and were made in Italy, by a well-known designer called Carbet. These are neoclassical style vases, which are han...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
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...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic

Portland Vase, Northwood, Wedgwood, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the finest copies of The Portland Vase that Wedgwood produced, in many ways rivalling the First Edition itself. Decorated by Thomas Lovatt, then cut, polished and shaded by John Northwood in his glass engraving studio. Although 30 copies were intended, the work was so exacting and arduous that in the end only thirteen were finished. The mirrored stand, which is included, is later and I think dates from the late 20th century. Of all the stands designed for the Portland Vase, this is the best I've seen. The original Portland vase, dating from around 200AD and made of cameo glass, is considered one of the most important examples of classical design and is noted for its intricate relief sculptures, which depict classical figures and scenes from Greek mythology - exactly what, though, we're not sure. The original Wedgwood Portland Vase...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Pottery

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Ornamented Decoration, Jacob Petit
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This porcelain Vase has been made by Jacob Petit, it is signed J.P., and the manufacturer is "Porcelaine de paris". It has been done in France in the 19th century. The decor ornemant...
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Rosso Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Potpourri Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of rosso antico marble and gilt bronze potpourri vases epitomize opulent artistry. A popular material for sculpture in ancient ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Marble, Stone, Bronze

19th C Spongeware Tooth Brush Holder / Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C spongeware tooth brush holder/dish. Toothbrush holder - 3.5 x 5 Dish- 5 x 1.5.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Pottery

Tom Laser, Turned Black Birch Vase, ca. 1982
Located in New York, NY
Tom Laser (American, 1938 - 2021), a turned black birch vase, signed on base "Tom Laser / 1982 / Black Birch" 4.75" height x 5" diameter.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases

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Wood

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

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Porcelain

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

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Glass

19th century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Pair with Swan Handles
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of French Old Paris unmarked urns are made of hard paste porcelain with polychrome and gold leaf. The pedestal bases are attached with an iron bolt. These classical form urns ar...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Pair Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair early 19th century French Vieux Parishand-painted porcelain vases feature a religious theme, painted on one side with the name of Jesus, and on the other Marie, the French spell...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Pair of WMF Amphorae
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of WMF amphorae Electroplated pewter and turquoise opaline Neoclassical style Origin Germany Circa 1890 Sealed in its base WMF. Wear and tear very good condition.
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1890s Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Pewter

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...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Enamel, Ormolu

Old Paris Porcelain Vase Painted with Seascape and a Woman and Man on a Row Boat
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 s...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Pottery

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

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of ormolu mounted serves porcelain vases.
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Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Classical 19th Swedish Urn Form Bronze Vase with Sea Dolphin Handles
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic 19th century classical vase was realized in Swededn. It features a square base that ascends into an undulating fillet and an urn form body with a cylindrical...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Grand Tour’ Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ‘Grand Tour’, silvered bronze vases. Each is raised by an impressive moulded step black Belgium marble base,...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Italian Neoclassic Majolica Earthenware Vase with Bird
Located in New York, NY
Italian neo-classic antique Majolica vase with side handles and decorated with blue, yellow, and green flowers, fruit and bird.     
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Earthenware

18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly
By Jacques Boselly 1
Located in Milan, IT
A Neoclassical late 18th century polychrome decorated drug jar or Albarello signed by the Italian Savonese artist Boselli Giacomo 1744-1808, a rare blue, yellow and polychrome majolica antique vase for collectors. The Italian Albarello...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Majolica

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Russian neoclassical style cut glass and gilt bronze vases Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 22cm, depth 14cm Each vase has an ovoid ruby coloured cut g...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Iron

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Urn Bud Vase, Italy, 1960s
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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Murano Glass

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Classicist Style Vase with Lid
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century classicist style vase with lid. Natural marble in gold. (U-Hai-13).
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases

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Marble

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

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Porcelain

Gilt-Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Cloisonné Centerpiece, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze, onyx and enamel cloisonné centerpiece. France, Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Early 20th C John Tams Ltd Porcelain Vase of Telemachus Interceding for Phemius
Located in Troy, MI
Rare circa 1920s English vase by John Tams Ltd depicting scene from Odyssey of Telemachus interceding for Phemius. Black matte glaze with colorful decoration of the three figures. Go...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Neoclassical vases for sale on 1stDibs.

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