Neoclassical Wall Decorations
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Italian Hand Colored Engraving, A View of the Great Arsenal at Venice, May 1794
Located in Atlanta, GA
in addition to the aforementioned title the engraving reads, "which has two gates, one for the workmen to enter at, one for the ships", "Published according to Act of Parliament", "P...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Italian hand coloured Roman vase print with handcrafted black frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details.
Light brown mat wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Grisaille Wallpaper Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
This neoclassical grisaille wallpaper is from the early 1800’s (shortly after 1816). The panel is one of 12 that comprise the Joseph Dufour set depicting “The Story of Psyche”. Today...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Wood, Paper
Oil Painting of Buzzards Bay Railroad Station Cape Cod 1974
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine example of plein aire oil painting on linen canvas using the palette knife technique (that is, no brushes were used). Signed and dated 1974 and noted in verso on the stretcher B...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Paint
Valentine Morse 20th Century Landscape California Southwest Painting Art
Located in National City, CA
For your consideration a painting signed by Valentine Morse. A southwest landscape oil on canvas board. Original frame has some wear present.
Dimensions: 12" W x 10" H x 1.5" D, A...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Italian 19C Big Architectural Hand-coloured Print with Black and Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolour of capital from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the middle of 19th Century.
Black ma...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Gold Leaf
Color Lithography of Venice, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Color lithography of Venice, 18th century
Printed by Jacques Chereu.
The frame doesn’t has a glass.
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Wallpaper American Fireboard
Located in Essex, MA
French wallpaper panel on pine board fireboard.
Pastoral scene. Original backboard. Used for summer closing of a New England fireplace. Early 19th century.
Though lifting and s...
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Early 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Pine, Paper
Large Midcentury Original Impressionism Oil Painting Landscaping by Thomas
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors extra large framed oil on canvas painting by Thomas circa 1970s, frame its original shows some wear but looks good.
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Late 18th Century Graphite and Pastel Drawing of a Male Nude Artist Study
Located in Miami, FL
Late 18th Century Graphite and Pastel Drawing of a Male Nude Artist Study
Offered for sale is an 18th century graphite and pastel drawing on paper of a seated nude male. The drawing...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Veduta Della Pirimide Di C. Cestio" Hand-Tinted Engraving by Luigi Rossini
Located in New York, NY
Picturesque 1822 engraving of the pyramid built as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, circa 18 BC. Luigi Rossini (1790-1857) was an Italian artist celebrated for his views of ancient Roman ar...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Three Tiered Corner Hanging Wall Brackets. C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood three tiered corner hanging wall brackets with flanking urn finials and decorative scrolled foliage motif. Wall Brackets retain the original silvere...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Figural Brackets Featuring Atlas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of figural brackets featuring Atlas, faux sienna marble
Dimensions: Height 21.75, width 9.5, Projection(Depth) 6.75
CW2296.
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Resin
Pair of Golden Leaves Friezes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4792 - Pair of antique golden leaves friezes.
An idea : hanging above these friezes two parchment fans that can hide the electrical connections for two wall light sconces.
Or on...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Fruitwood
Romantic Antique Lyre Shaped Eglomise Mirror Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb neoclassical lyre shaped eglomise antique mirror that is an objet d'arte for the wall. Gorgeous aged gold decoration and detailing and weathered mirror. We love the silver and...
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1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Home Book by Carson Ellis Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Home book by Carson Ellis Art Book
Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home.
Home might be a hou...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Two Italian Paintings on Paper of Greek Vessels, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Depicting Amphora vessels, mounted in black frames, the smaller: 11.5 x 14.5 x 1.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Carved Wood Painted Panel with Capital Element
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved wood painted green panel made of antique elements including a 19th century capital with carved acanthus leaves and carvings.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting
Located in Morristown, NJ
American School (20th c.), Interior scene, watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Wisner, '81" lower right. A charming, colorful and detailed representation of a beautiful room-scape...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
18th Century Italian Pair of Figural Biblical Paintings Esther Before Ahasuerus
Located in Milan, IT
From Central Italy, a pair of oil on canvas paintings with figures depicting biblical scenes of Esther and King Ahasuerus, dating back to late 18th century, of Italian School, 1780 c...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Holy Water Font White Ceramic Religious Artwork
Located in Milan, IT
Antique shaped Holy Water font in white ceramic decorated with elegant scrolling curved curls, vegetal motifs and with a cross in the middle. This lovely religious work is made in No...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of Scenes Julios Caesar's Life
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of scenes from the life of Julius Caesar. Made in gouache on paper with antique frame. We have two pair. Signed by Alberto de Benedetti, circa 1849.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Pair of Venetian Oil on Canvas Paintings in Original Gilt Frames, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian oil on canvas paintings of architectural ruins in the original gilt fluted beaded frames with original rear stretchers. Early 19th century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Gesso
19th Century, Dance Scene in Ancient Greece signed Johan Raphael Smith
Located in IT
dance scene in Ancient Greece.
19th century, oil on canvas, signed at the bottom left
Measures: With frame: L 187 x H 129 x 10.5 cm
Without frame: L 155.5 x H 100
The painting, of r...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
19th Century French Hand Painted Framed Wallpaper Panels, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century hand painted gouache or tempura on paper wall panels in the manner of Zuber or Dufour. Polychrome rococo design featuring maidens, foliate scroll, tassels, and she...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Painting on Canvas of Girl and Her Dog
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Painting of a girl and her dog. This fun piece of art depicts a girl with long dark hair sitting at a desk with her dog in the background looking on. In the foreground, the girl sits...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
2 Pairs of Neo-Classical Style Carved Greek Key and Acantus Leaf Design Wooden
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of Neo-Classical-style carved wooden wall shelves with demilune tops, with a notch-carved lip over a carved Greek key top border and decorative acanthus leaves. (PRICED PER P...
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20th Century Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Michelangelo Maestri '1741 Rome 1812' Gouache on Paper
Located in Stamford, CT
Michelangelo Maestri (1741 Rome 1812) Gouache on Paper.
Michelangelo Maestri was an 18th Century Italian artist born in Rome during the Neoclassical period. He became quite famous...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
German 18th Century Neoclassical Themed Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality German 18th century Neo-classical themed oil on canvas by Johann Dominicus Fiorillo. The painting depicts a courtship in the town square with townspeople looking on....
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Neoclassical Medals, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Neoclassical Medals are beautiful decorative objects.
Four circular plates in the precious biscuit porcelain with mythological subjects, and an evident Neoclassical taste. Realize...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Antique Roman Vase Print " in S.Agostino"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details.
Light brown mat ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Arne Nybak 1989 Large Untitled Oil Canvas Painting
By Arne Nybak 1
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating large oil on canvas untitled painting by Arne Nybak (American 1910-1999). The painting features a surreal scene of draped curtains with neoclassical motifs of Greek statu...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Giltwood
Aubusson Manufacture Tapestry, Initialed, Depicting "game of cherubs"
Located in Milano, IT
Aubusson manufacture tapestry, made of wool and silk, signed and depicting "Game of Putti".
Aubusson is a town located in the heart of France that has a very ancient tradition in th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Set of Six Framed Engravings of Exotic Animals After Nicholas Marechal
Located in Essex, MA
Simon-Charles Miger 1736-1828 was a French engraver most noted for the plates he produced for the the menagerie for the National Museum Of Natural History in Paris. The artist of the...
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Wagner Porcelain Plaque Portrait of 'Daphne' by C.M. Hutschenreuther
Located in San Francisco, CA
C.M. Hutschenreuther porcelain plaque depicting 'Daphne'
signed 'Wagner' l/r , in an elaborate gilt frame
Germany circa 1910
Measures: Plaque: 6" H x 4" W
Framed: 14" H x 12" W x...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
Charles-Louis Clerisseau 18th Century Gouache Of A Dance Amongst Classical Ruins
By Charles-Louis Clérisseau
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Charles-Louis Clerisseau (French, 1721-1820), a depiction of figures dancing amongst Classical ruins, gouache on paper, unsigned, framed.
Being of the late 18th century, circa 1770...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Italian Neoclassical 3 Panel Hand Painted Room Divider Screen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Three panel hand painted room dressing screen divider, Italy.
A 1800s Italian Neoclassical 3 panel floor screen, room divider. Hand painted on canvas panels depicting early Roman,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Pair of Emile Pinedo of Portrait Medallions on Marble Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large pair of Emile Pinedo of portrait medallions on marble plaques
Emile Pinedo 1840-1916 "MINERVA and MARS," A large pair of portrait medallions on marble plaques
Paris, France -...
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Wood Architectural Wall Brackets
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Italian wall brackets crafted in hardwood layered in an architecturally interesting form. Signed Made in Italy on the back.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher
Located in Miami, FL
A fine crisp impression of great rarity; it is particularly unusual to find a 18th century color engraving print of this quality and condition in today’s print market.
Rare engravin...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Plaster Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Neo-Classical st. plaster plaque. This extremely elegant and most decorative Parisian wall decor depicts a grouping of Mythological figures and God...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Plaster
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble Wall Decor Relief Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive Italian 19th century neo-classical st. White Carrara marble wall decor relief plaque. The rectangular plaque displays an elegant raised lip at the top ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Marble
Bing & Grøndahl after Thorvaldsen, Antique Biscuit Wall Plaque with Angels
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
Bing & Grøndahl after Thorvaldsen. Antique biscuit wall plaque with angels in relief, 1870s-1880s.
Measure: Diameter 32.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
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1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Religious Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas of Catholic Nun in Habit Veil and Coif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oil on canvas portrait painting of a Catholic nun. This beautiful portrait of a woman is unframed and in wonderful vintage condition. The subject is of a Catholic sister, with black ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Radiant Pair of Neoclassical Style Sunburst Wall Brackets
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of giltwood sunburst motife wall brackets having rays that radiate beneath a platform for displaying objets d'arte.
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1970s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Signed painting on Board of the Aragon Region in Spain , 1931
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Southwestern painting of the Aragon Region in Spain.
Dated 1931. Oil on board, gilt solid wooden antique frame.
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Masonite, Wood
Bas Relief Carved Limestone Plaque Depicting Classical Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an ancient stele, this plaque depicting classical figures has been hand-carved in limestone using a bas relief method. There are three figures depicted on the plaque, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Limestone
American Indian Chiefs Set 50 Framed Cigarette Cards by Allen & Ginter Reprints
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a set of 50 reprints of the now classic "American Indian Chiefs" Cigarette Cards, produced originally by Allen & Ginter in 1888. This set is a 20th Century set of reprints, m...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paper
Neoclassical Painted Scene, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century neoclassical style painting, oil on paper mounted to a cabinet door, depicting Venus being attended by her servants in her "toilette". Very charming and colorful.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Stunning Pair of Vintage Pierced and Etched Brass Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of rectangular vintage etched and cut out brass panels having figural busts, urns and curlicues in an elaborate symmetrical design.
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1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
18th Century Old Masters Oil Painting Attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France
Located in Traversetolo, IT
18th century old masters oil painting attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France. View of a Mediterranean port at sunset. Great pictorial quality especially in the representation of ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Solid Brass American Bald Eagle Wall Plaque Emblem Crest Heraldic
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage solid brass bald eagle shaped wall plaque. Measure: 23".
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood Acanthus Leaves Brackets
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large pair of vintage Mid-Century Italian gilded wood wall brackets shelves. No maker's mark. These lovely brackets have a carved acanthus leaf design and are perfect for ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Beautiful Original Frame, 1940s
Located in Fulton, CA
Artist signed still life oil painting of flowers and tablecloth, circa. 1940s. Appears to be signed J. W. Arthur? Retains original period frame. Partial exhibit label on verso. Measu...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
'Slow School Zone' Sign, Coca-Cola x Traffic Cop Original, 1959
Located in Saint ouen, FR
'Slow school zone' sign - Coca-Cola x traffic cop
original
1959
Enamelled metal plate
4 small holes to attach the sign
Measures: 30.5 x 20 cm.
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1950s Central American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Wall Brackets. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood painted and gilt wall brackets with scrolled floral and tassel arms supporting upper shelf. Early 19th Century
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Gold Leaf
Pair French Hand Blocked and Gouache Framed Wallpaper Panels, Att. to Dufour
By Joseph Dufour Et Cie
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful pair of framed panels featuring figures in a garden landscape with a neoclassical orangery in the background.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pair of Botanicals Chelsea House Labels on Reverse. Fine Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of botanical chelsea house labels on reverse. Fine frames.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
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