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Beaux Arts Folk Art

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
Sculpture with Wings in Black Glazed Stoneware, Jean-Pierre Bonardot, 2022.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture with wings in black glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist signature under the base « JP Bonardot ». Unique piece. 2022. H : 11.02 x 11.02 x 7.1 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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 mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. H : 5.9 x 4.3 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Not signed. Circa 1960-1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Eric Astoul to La Borne, circa 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Eric Astoul to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1997. Signed under the base. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware vase by Adélaïde Renault. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 13.4 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture, Vase by Guerin, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic-sculpture- vase by Guerin. Signed under the base. Circa 1950-1960.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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.                  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon, 2001.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2001. H : 36.6 x 25.2 x 18.5 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Simone Couderc, circa 1990-2000.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed stoneware sculpture by Simone Couderc. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990-2000. H : 9.2’ x 12.9’ x 4.3’ inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Bruno H' Rdy to La Borne, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with wood firing by Bruno H' rdy. Signed at the base. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Charming, French Carved Gilt Console Wall Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming, French carved gilt console wall shelf. A beautifully carved little gilt shelf, it has a serpentine shaped top and a double wall fixing leg Thi...
Category

19th Century Antique Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

abstract colored Ceramic Vase by french potter, circa 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abastract ceramic vase by french artist. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.6 x 19.1 x 33.1 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. H : 6.9 x 4.3 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl with Celadon Glaze Decoration, by Jean-François Fouhilloux
By Jean-François Fouhilloux
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze decoration by Jean-François Fouhilloux. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.8 x 17.7 x 31.9 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large floor vase in green glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware table with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 14.6 x 17.7 x 31.7 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 13.9’ x 4.3’ x 9.2’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware oval vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware ovoid vase with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 19.9’ x 7.7’ x 10’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Woodfired ceramic vase by Eric Astoul, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Woodfired ceramic vase by Eric Astoul. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990. H : 15.7’ x 7.5’ x 6.7’ inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Kambi » table in raw stoneware with white glazed top by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed. 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Zoomorphic Ceramic by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing zoomorphic ceramic by Accolay. Handwritten signature under the base “Accolay,” circa 1960-1970. Perfect original condition.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

A ceramic cup by Andre Rozay to La Borne, circa 1946
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup by André Rozay ( 1913-1991) to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Rozay". Circa 1946. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 6.7 x 5.9 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.3 x 4.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Fleurs de nuit » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « Martinon ». Unique piece. 2020. H : 18.1 x 9 x 5.9 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze Decoration in the Style of Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase with green glaze decoration in the style of Roger Capron. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1960.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 11.4’ x 2.9’ x 9.8’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 7.7 x 13.9 x 2.7 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.4’ x 10.4’ x 8.7’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 8.7 x 6.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled " Corps ascendant ", 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculpture entitled " Corps ascendant " . Unique piece. 2023. Artist monogram under the base. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ". Circa 1920.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Eugene Lion, to Saint- Amand-en-Puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic vase by Eugene Lion with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " E. Lion". Circa 1920.   
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Blue Glaze Decoration by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with blue glaze decoration by Accolay. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Accolay" under the base, Circa 1960-1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 14.2 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Attributed to Pol Chambost with White Glaze Decoration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration attributed to Pol Chambost. No signed. Perfect original conditions. France, 1930.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with White Glaze Decoration of Michel Leveque to La Borne, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with white glaze decoration by Michel Levêque, Potter of La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed " M. Levêque" under the base. Circa 1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Important stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Cadence #10", 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important stoneware sculpture entitled " Cadence" by Maarten Stuer. Unique piece. Artist monogram under the base. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2024. Unique piece. H : 19.3 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. Approximate sizes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Male Nude Posing as Atlas, a Large Framed Study in Charcoal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Male nude posing as Atlas, a large framed study in charcoal This is an excellent, and due to its size, an imposing piece, an interesting life study...
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Folk Art

Stoneware sculpture by Maarten Stuer, entitled "Corps ascendant" , 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important stoneware sculpture entitled " Corps ascendant #6 ". Artist monogram under the base. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Unique piece. 2023.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Baey, circa 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic sculpture by Pierre Baey. Unique piece. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1990.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud, circa 2015.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 2015. H : 11.8 x 8.7 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon, 1995.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.6 x 9.8 inches.
Category

1990s French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled " Bloc in Motion ", 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture " Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer. This piece can be put indoor or outdoor. Artist monogram under the base. 2020. Unique piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

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 ...
Category

1970s Portuguese Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Stoneware Vase by John Bailey to La Borne, circa 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase with red glaze decoration by John Bailey to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. Signed at the base. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large floor vase in white glazed ceramic by Patrick Crulis, 2025
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware large floor vase by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 28.3 x 20.5 x 19.3 inches. Approximate sizes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

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.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon, 1997.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Passage clandestin » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 1997. H : 16.5 x 16.5 x 9.8 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Beaux Arts folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts folk art 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $588 and tops out at $58,806 while the average work can sell for $1,996.

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