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Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings

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
Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black and white glaze decoration. Signed under the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black glaze decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Massive Bronze Sculpture by the Portuguese Artist Gloria Morena F297
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful bronze sculpture by the Portuguese artist Gloria Morena from 1977. Very good conservation and general condition for this bronze representing ...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Beaux Arts Sculptures and Carvings

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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 Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare A Good Large Bust of William Shakespeare, this is a good quality bust, it is made in plaster and has a good pati...
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Beaux Arts sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include Tim Orr, and Les 2 Potiers. 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 sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $990 and tops out at $5,930 while the average work can sell for $1,270.

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