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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19th Century French Desvres Fourmaintraux Freres Faience Salamander
By Fourmaintraux-Frères 1
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Desvres faience whimsical salamander figurine by Fourmaintraux Freres. Hand-painted in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, yellow, and red on w...
Faience
Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black and blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 14.6 x 9.8 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. Unique piece. - Born in Paris in 19...
Ceramic
Blue/green and black glazed ceramic ball vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue/green and black glazed ceramic ball vase by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram under the base. Vers 1980-1990. H : 9.8’ x 9.1’...
Ceramic
Bronze Of A Standing Bull
Located in Essex, MA
Unsigned figure of a standing bull.
Bronze
French Marquetry Jewelry Box by Maison Vervelle, Circa 1870
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
Judith Sculpture by Ezio Ceccarelli, Bronze and Marble, Circa 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, re...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos, 1988
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos. 18.1 x 14.2 inches. Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1988. Unique piece. This work is reproduced in the monograp...
Ceramic
Pale Pink Barbola Beveled Table Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Barbola Floral Table Easel with Beveled Mirror, Early 20th Century.
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Large white glazed stoneware pot by Clémentine Dupré, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large white glazed stoneware pot by Clémentine Dupré. Artist signature on the base. 2026. H : 21.2 x 14.2 x 31.1 inches. - Born in 1978 in Seine-et-Marne, France. Lives and works in...
Ceramic
Glazed ceramic table or stool by Marie-Lucie Trinquand, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic table or stool by Marie-Lucie Trinquand, 2025. Artist signature under the base. 2025. Unique piece. H : 23.4 x 12.2 x 11.4 inches. - Born in 1960 in France, she live...
Ceramic
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 26.4 × 10 x 9.8 inches. - Born in 1975 in Manos...
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns, Set of 4, Beaux Arts Style
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French cast iron white painted garden urn planters. Original weathered rusty patina. Circa 1860-1880. Dimensions: 14.5"H x 16" Diameter 11" Diameter openi...
Iron
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Sumptuous Tiffany Wine Cooler in Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring with ...
Sterling Silver
Amazing Ceramic Vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An amazing ceramic vase by Accolay with abstract decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.
Ceramic
19th Century French Faience Fleur-de-Lis Wall Pocket, Hand-Painted
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French faience fleur-de-lis wall pocket, commonly used as a wall vase for flowers or as a decorative item. Hand-painted in beautiful vivid colors of blue, green, yello...
Faience
Andrey Lekarski, Draped Bronze Bust with Paintbrush, Marble Base, 1992
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A stylized bronze bust by Bulgarian-born French artist Andrey Lekarski (born 1940), executed in 1992 and presented on a marble base. The figure is draped and crowned with a paintbrus...
Bronze
Desvres Fourmaintraux French Faience Pique Fleurs Bud Vase
By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French faience whimsical pique-fleur bud vase in the form of a seated pig. Hand-painted with floral motif in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, green, yellow, and...
Faience
Glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big glazed ceramic table lamp by Les potiers d’Accolay. Signature sous la base. Circa 1960-1970. H :10.6’ x 11.4’ inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Ceramic
Antique French Reverse Painted Glass And Gilt Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A superb antique French 1920’s Beaux Arts reverse painted glass and gilded bronze pendant chandelier. The three bronze supports resembling rope, ...
Bronze
Stoneware Table Lampe by Pierre Digan to La Borne, circa 1970
By Pierre Digan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware table lamp by Pierre Digan to La Borne. Signed at the base. Perfect conditions, circa 1970. Dimensions are mentioned without electrical system.
Ceramic
Guimauve Console 150cm in Red Hand-Gouged Walnut by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Five-legged console made with red-tinted hand-gouged walnut. Supported by 5 hand-carved wood legs, customers who wish to extend the length of the Guimauve can add on additional legs....
Walnut, Wood
Glazed earthenware pot, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware pot, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 12.8 x 24.4 x 22.4 inches. - Born in 1975 in Man...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$898 / set
Pair Antique Boch Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Boch vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek arch...
Porcelain
John Widdicomb Bonnet Top Cabinet
Located in North Canton, OH
Very Rare John Widdicomb Bonnet top cabinet with glass shelving. Beautiful hand painted details, intricate brass grating and hand carvings. Original...
Paint
Glazed stoneware plate by Raoul Favretto, circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware plate by Raoul Favretto. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. H : 3.3’ x 14.4’ inches.
Ceramic
Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Ceramic
French Beaux-Arts Wood and White Enamel Coat and Hat Rail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Beaux-Arts period wooden and enameled peg hat and coat rail, circa 1900. The wall mounted wood rail has three bent metal arms with white enameled ball-shaped upper pegs f...
Metal, Enamel
Glazed ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud, circa 1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1920. H : 9.8 x 5.5 inches.
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
Black and blue glazed ceramic table by Mia Jensen, 2025.
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and black glazed ceramic table by Mia Jensen. Artist signature under the base. 2025. H : 18.9 x 16.5 inches. - Born in 1981 in Denmark, lives and works in La Borne, France. ...
Ceramic
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Effloraison » by Pierre Martinon, 2006.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Effloraison » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2006. H : 22.4 x 21.6 x 16.5 inches. - A great work of art can oft...
Ceramic
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red and black glazed ceramic cup by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.9 x 5.1 inches.
Ceramic
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware vase, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2026. Unique piece. H: 23.6 × 15.7 x 13.8 inches. - Born in 1975 in Ma...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié.
By Paul Badié
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed ceramic bowl by Paul Badié. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980. H : 5.5 x 2.7 inches.
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red glazed porcelain vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.5 x 3.1 inches.
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Foliage glazed stoneware sconce by Magali Wagner, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Foliage glazed stoneware sconce by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. H : 10.6 x 14.9 x 5.1 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes-Alpes region...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions either end of gently bowed back-plates with egg-and-dart borders.
Bronze
Glazed earthenware medaillon, with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware medaillon, decorated with fantastical animals by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 12.9 × 12.9 x 2.2 inches. - Born in 1975 i...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Guimauve Console 150cm in Green Gradient by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Five-legged wood console hand-painted with a glossy, cloud-lacquered black and green gradient in the signature waterlily pattern. Supported by 5 hand-carved wood legs, customers who ...
Lacquer, Paint, Wood, Walnut
White glazed stoneware table by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic table by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 17.3 x 22.8 x 16.9 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archer...
Ceramic
Small white glazed stoneware cup by Clémentine Dupré, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small white glazed stoneware cup by Clémentine Dupré. Artist signature on the base. 2026. H : 7.9 x 12.2 x 18.1 inches. - Born in 1978 in Seine-et-Marne, France. Lives and works in ...
Ceramic
Ceramic wall sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic wall sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 22.4 x 17.7 x 2.7 inches. Approximate sizes. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Archers, 1817...
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
French Bronze Lilly Pad Table Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Bronze Lilly Pad Table Lamp with Glass Shade French Bronze Lilly Pad Table Lamp with Fire Red Bell Flower Glass Shade, this is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a swan ne...
Art Glass
19th Century French Hand-Blown Amber Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottle with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1860-1880 18"H x 16" Diameter Weight: 8.5 Lbs Packaging and S...
Blown Glass
White glazed stoneware pot entitled « Pot #3 », 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed stoneware pot entitled « Pot #3 » by Clémentine Dupré. Artist signature on the base. 2026. H : 11.8 x 14.6 x 20.1 inches. - Born in 1978 in Seine-et-Marne, France. Live...
Ceramic
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Michel Lanos
By Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. 8.7 x 6.7 inches. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1990-2000. Unique piece. - ...
Ceramic
Black glazed stoneware console by Clémentine Dupré, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Black glazed stoneware console by Clémentine Dupré. Artist signature on the base. 2026. H : 31.5 x 16.1 x 55.5 inches. - Born in 1978 in Seine-et-Marne, France. Lives and works in ...
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.
Ceramic
Glazed earthenware stool, decorated with a ram by Jérôme Galvin, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed earthenware table or stool, decorated with a ram by Jérôme Galvin. Artist’s signature at the base. 2025. Unique piece. H: 10.8 × 11 × 11.4 inches. - Born in 1975 in Manosqu...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Antique Italian Silver Mesh Handbag, Beaux Arts Style, 1870
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a beautiful present ?
Silver
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing, 2020
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
« Nocta_03 » table lamp in white glazed stoneware by Denis Castaing. Sold with a new European electrical system. 2020. - Born in 1968, he lives and works in Saint-Mesmin, Burgundy....
Ceramic
White glazed ceramic console or bedside table by Patrick Crulis, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic console by Patrick Crulis. 2026. Unique piece. Approximate dimensions : 21.6 x 19.7 x 12.6 inches. - Born in 1965 in Versailles, he lives and works in Les Arch...
Ceramic
Royal Vienna Porcelain Blue Cobalt Decorated Pedestal, Circa 1900s, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Royal Vienna porcelain pedestal. It features a cobalt blue ground with extensive gilding and hand-painted scenes, cha...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Foliage glazed stoneware sconce by Magali Wagner, 2026.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Foliage glazed stoneware sconce by Magali Wagner. Artist’s signature under the base. 2026. H : 14.2 x 17.1 x 5.5 inches. - Magali Wagner was born in 1980 in the Hautes-Alpes region....
Ceramic, Earthenware
Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
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.
Ceramic
$284,500Sale Price / set|41% Off
A Pair French 19th Century Bronze Nude Maidens Torchere, Carrier-Belleuse Attr.
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and monumental pair of French 19th century patinated bronze figural torchere sculptures titled "La Nuit" (The Night) attributed to Albert Carrier-Belleuse (French, 1824-1...
Marble, Bronze
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