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Beaux Arts Ceramics

BEAUX ARTS STYLE

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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Style: Beaux Arts
Ceramic Vase with Abstract Decoration, circa 1980-1990, by Sophie Combres
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with abstract decoration by Sophie Combres. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Abstract Decoration, circa 1980-1990, by Sophie Combres
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with abstract decoration by Sophie Combres. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1980-1990.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Stoneware Sculptural Boxes by Pierre Baey, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A pair of stoneware sculptural boxes by Pierre Baey. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970. Dimensions : - 5 x 5 x 7 cm - 3 x 10 x 5 cm.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

XXth century green Ceramic Sculpture circa 1970 signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic sculpture by french artist Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1970. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Camille Virot, circa 1990-2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase by Camille Virot. Perfect original conditions. Signed at the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Stoneware Sculptural Box by Pierre Baey, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculptural boxl by Pierre Baey. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1978.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base, Circa 1990...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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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.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Small Ceramic Dish by Robert Deblander, circa 1965-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic dish with an abstract glazes decoration by Robert Deblander. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1965-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Abstract Decoration, circa 1980-1990, by Sophie Combres
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with abstract decoration by Sophie Combres. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1980-1990.   
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970. Perfect original conditions. Stamp signature under the base.                  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

green ceramic Stoneware Pot by Antoine de Vinck, circa 1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A big stoneware pot by Antoine de Vinck. Artist monogram under the base, circa 1980. Perfect original conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Stoneware

Ceramic Vase with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base. Circa 1990...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Two Ceramic Spoons with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A pair of ceramic spoons with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller, (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece, Circa 1990. Dimension...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Box with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic box with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base, Circa 1990....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Box with Abstract Glaze Decoration by David Miller, circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic box with abstract glaze decoration by David Miller (1942-2008) Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. Signed under the base, Circa 1990....
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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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...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture " Solctice ", exclusivity for Aurélien Gendras
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big porcelain sculpture entitled " Solctice" . Unique piece. Signed under the base. 2017. Exclusivity for Aurélien Gendras Gallery     
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre, La Borne 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculpture by Jeanne Grandpierre with a wood base. La borne. circa 1970-1980. Unique piece, perfect conditions.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by the Workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France, 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware vase with white glaze decoration by the workshop Pierlot, Ratilly, France. Signature at the base. Perfect original conditions, circa 1980-1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by François Eve, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by François Eve with green and white glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculptural Vase to La Borne, Signed at the Base, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. circa 1970. Signed at the base.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Roulot, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic sculpture by Pierre Roulot. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Roulot". circa 1950-1960.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Geometrical Ceramic Vase by Pierre Devie, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A geometrical ceramic vase by Pierre Devie, France. Perfect original conditions. Signed and dated under the base "Devie 1971". Unique piece, circa 1971.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Abstract Stoneware Sculpture by La Borne Potters, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract stoneware sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters. Signed. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Vases, by Jean Talbot, to La Borne, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of ceramic vase by Jean Talbot. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1940. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

brown ceramic Stoneware sculpture Vase by Hervé Rousseau, La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important stoneware vase by Herve´ Rousseau, La Borne. Unique piece. Signed under the base "H R", circa 1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Stoneware Sculpture Attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A rare stoneware sculpture attributed to Jöelle de Roubaix, La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Unique piece. circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with glossy black glaze decoration. Signed at the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970-1980.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Nadia Pasquer, 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A geometrical ceramic sculpture by Nadia Pasquer. Artist monogram at the base, circa 2010. Unique piece. Perfect conditions.    
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

abstract shiny black Stoneware Sculpture by Camille Virot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculpture by Camille Virot. Unique piece, circa 1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Unique and Extraordinary Ceramic Sink by Michelle Hartmann, "Les 2 Potiers"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unique and extraordinary ceramic sink by Michelle Hartmann (Born in 1936) "Michell" . "Les 2 Potiers". Perfect original conditions, circa 1970-...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Big Ceramic Sculpture with Black and Blue Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture with black and blue glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist signature under the base, circa 1990. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Important Stoneware Sculpture by Kato Reikichi
By Kato Reikichi
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large modern irregular shaped ceramic black vase with a ribbon-like decoration in gold, silver and red called "sho (hovering)" by Kato Reikichi (1953, Japan) from Seto, Aichi Provinc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Monumental Ceramic Vase by Daniel Maes, circa 1992
By Daniel Maes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare monumental ceramic vase by Daniel Maes. Perfect conditions. Signed and dated at the base, circa 1992.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Black Glaze by Michel Lanos, circa 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with black glaze by Michel Lanos. Perfect original conditions. circa 1980-1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Pair of Decorative Wall- Mounted Ceramic by Alfred Renoleau, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare pair of decorative wall-mounted ceramic by Alfred Renoleau. Perfect conditions. Each piece is signed, circa 1900.
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Capital, Anne Barrès, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware capital by Anne Barrès. Artist signature on the back. Circa 2010. This work of art is composed of two parts and can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. H : 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Capital, Anne Barrès, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware capital by Anne Barrès. Artist signature on the back. Circa 2010. This work of art is composed of two parts and can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. H : 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Capital, Anne Barrès, circa 2010
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware capital by Anne Barrès. Artist signature on the back. circa 2010. This work of art is composed of two parts and can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. H : 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture, Signed, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture signed at the base. Perfect original conditions, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Beaux Arts ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Wayne Fischer, Anne Barrès, Camille Virot, and Jean-Pierre Bonardot. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,660 and tops out at $24,509 while the average work can sell for $9,431.

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