Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.
Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.
Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.
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Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. ...
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
By Steen Kepp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Steen Kepp to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers. Artist signature under the base. 2024. H : 6.3 x 9.4 inches. - Born in 1973 in Belgium, lives and works in the Gers, Fr...
Stoneware
Stoneware vase- pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with glazes decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 18.1 x 12.9 x 14.2 inches.
Ceramic
Ceramic Mask by Gilbert Portanier, 1979
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilbert Portanier, mask France, Vallauris, 1979. Signed Unique piece Enameled ceramic mask with a polychrome decoration. Nose, arches and beard in relief and two slits to crea...
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
Ceramic
Sculpture Entitled "La Citadelle" by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « La Citadelle » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 2000". Unique piece. - A great work o...
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Lucien Talbot, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Lucien Talbot, to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece, circa 1950.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
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Pop Shade of Green Porcelain Cuo, by Manufacture de Sèvres, 1962
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvre -Cup Pop shade of green porcelain cup Manufacture de Sèvres, dated 1962 Decor in shades of green by Bernard Bannier. Measures: H 5.5 cm / 2,2 in. Ø 18 cm / 7 in.
Porcelain
Ceramic Vase by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2009
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2009. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Martinon, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base "P. Martinon ". circa 2000. - A great work of art can of...
Ceramic
Stoneware Pitcher by Robert Heraud to La Borne, circa 1980-1990
By Annie Maume & Robert Heraud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware pitcher by Robert Héraud to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. Signed under the base. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Blue Glazes Decoration, circa 1920, No Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. No signed. Unique piece, circa 1920.
Ceramic
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Klaus Schultze, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic and metal sculpture with black and red glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr. Handwritten signature at the base. Circa 1970-1980. One pair is avaible.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Symphonie Minérale" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1987
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Symphonie minérale » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1987". Unique piece. - A great ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitcher by Jacques Innocenti to Vallauris. Perfect original conditions. Handwritten signature under the base "Innocenti Vallauris", circa 1960.
Ceramic
Important Stoneware Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970-1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware sculpture by Tim Orr. Handwritten signature at the base " Tim Orr ". Circa 1970- 1980. One pair is available.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.
Ceramic
Ceramic Ram with White Glaze Decoration Attributed to Primavera, circa 1930
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic ram with white glaze decoration of Art Deco period. Attributed to Primavera. No signed. Perfect original conditions, circa 1930.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Georges Sybesma to La Borne, France, circa 1980-1990
By Georges Sybesma
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Georges Sybesma to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " G. Sybesma". Unique piece, circa 1980-1990.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Gustave Tiffoche. Wood fired. Unique Piece. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 11.8 x 10.6 inches.
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Entitled "Entre-Deux" by Pierre Martinon, circa 1991
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Entre-deux » by Pierre Martinon. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated at the base "Pierre Martinon 1991". Unique piece. - A great work of ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Unique Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2017
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique porcelain sculpture by Wayne Ficher. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base; Wayne Fischer. 2017.
Ceramic
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Pair of Vases Sèvres, Manufacture de Sèvres, 1986
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of vase -Sèvres Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres France, Sèvres, 1986. Unique pieces Pair of oval-roll-shape porcelain vases, each presents a unique decor of fine crysta...
Porcelain
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers. Artist signature under the base. 2024. H : 14.2 x 13.4 inches. - Born in 1973 in Belgium, lives and works in the Gers, ...
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, Signed, 1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C, circa 1980. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Geometrical Decoration by Accolay, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes and geometrical decoration by Accolay. Signed under the base "Accolay", circa 1970-1980. Perfect original condition. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitcher by Accolay with green, blue, yellow glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 24.4 x 7.1 x 8.3 inches.
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase Designed by Claire Debril for Virebent, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase designed by Claire Debril for Virebent. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Signed A.C, circa 1986
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed A.C. Perfect original conditions, circa 1986.
Ceramic
Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 16.5 x 1.2 inches.
Ceramic
Stoneware vase - pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decorations. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 17.3 x 12.6 x 16.5 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu, circa 1950.
By Jean Pointu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase with dripping decoration by Jean Pointu. Artist signature under the base « Pointu fils ». Circa 1950. H : 16.1’ x 5.9’ inches.
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard, to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
By Jean Linard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitcher by Jean Linard to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed " Linard " at the base. Unique piece, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 15.7 x 5.1 x 6.3 inches.
Ceramic
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 29.1 x 7.1 x 7.9 inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Dish by Gustave Tiffoche, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic dish by Gustave Tiffoche. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Signed under the base.
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers. Artist signature under the base. 2024. H : 8.3 x 10.6 inches. - Born in 1973 in Belgium, lives and works in the Gers, ...
Stoneware
Ceramic Covered Pot by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2012
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered pot signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2012. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase with Green Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 14.2 x 9 x 11.4 inches.
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp, to La Borne, circa 1970-1980, France
By Steen Kepp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Steen Kepp to La Borne. Wood firing. Unique piece. Signed under the base. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Big Dish in the Style of Guidette Carbonell, circa 1940-1950
By Guidette Carbonell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big dish in the style of Guidette Carbonell with brown glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions, circa 1940-1950. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Box by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2011
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic box signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base, 2011. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Guieba, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Charles-Henri Guieba. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Jean- Pierre Viot, circa 1970-1975
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture by Jean-Pierre Viot. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed at the base " viot ". circa 1970-1975. - “Discreet, friendly, attentive, Jean-Pierre Viot...
Ceramic
Porcelain Sculpture "Solctice", Exclusivity for Aurélien Gendras
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain sculpture entitled "Solstice". Unique piece. Signed under the base. 2022. - Born in 1973 in Belgium, lives and works in the Gers, France. Observing nature evolve and tr...
Porcelain
Ceramic sculpture by Alistair Dahnieux, circa 2013
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed Alistair Danhieux. Signed and dated under the base. 2013. Perfect original conditions.
Ceramic