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. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
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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Style: Neoclassical
Antique Wrought Iron French Locksmith Sign
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique wrought iron trade sign, in the form of a very decorative key, that once hung outside a French locksmith and key maker’s shop.
It has the most beautiful patina with fai...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Grand Scale Wall Mounted Lavabo
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian grand scale wall mounted lavabo ( no basin ) faux marble with swan head spigot emminating large shell lower center acanthus leaf details, Italy.
NOTE:
1 MORE A...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Figural of Young Man Oil on Canvas, Frame
Located in west palm beach, FL
This original oil on canvas depicts a young boy in jeans smirking with his hands in his pockets. Compelling detail and strategic brush strokes and shading with subtle additions of co...
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Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Jens Adolf Jerichau, Antique Pencil Drawing on Paper, Angel, Dated 1852
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens Adolf Jerichau (1816-1883 in Neder Dråby ved Jægerspris).
Antique pencil drawing on paper. Angel. Frieze after Thorvaldsen. Dated 1852.
The ...
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1850s Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Signed Oil on Board Painting by Artist Roger Hayward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oil on board painting by Roger Hayward, a notable mid-century Californian painter, architect, and inventor, captures the grandeur of a Victorian-sty...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated and Giltwood Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Neoclassical st. patinated and giltwood wall decor. The unique wall decor displays circular ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
"A Village School" American Oil on Canvas, Kids in Class, Constant Mayer, 1871
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful American oil on canvas school room scene with a teacher instructing students who are seated on benches and on the ground, with one student who appears to be wearing a dun...
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1870s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Polychrome Ceramic Sculpture of Athena
Located in Montreal, QC
Polychrome Ceramic Wall Sculpture of Athena.
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Early 1900s Greek Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Wall Plaque of Two Men in Profile
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic style (19th century) walnut oval wall plaque with 2 Roman Senators heads in relief.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut
William Frederick Foster ''Portrait of Youth'' Oil
Located in Dallas, TX
William Frederick Foster (1883-1953 American) ''Portrait of Youth'' Oil on Canvas 30''x25'' Image. Signed middle left. Gilt gallery framing 36''x31''. Professionally cleaned and reli...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Set of 7 Framed Silver Plate Depictions of the Raphael Cartoons After Henning
By F. Henning
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These framed artworks are after artist John F. Henning’s 19th century plaster cast depictions of seven religious tapestries by high renaissa...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
A Set of Four Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century Allegorical Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four (4) Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century allegorical paintings amongst landscapes amongst classical ruins, relived frames contemporary pictures most likely. Italian.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Jean-Victor Bertin French Neoclassical Italianate Landscape with River
Located in Mexico City, MX
A beautiful oil on canvas by French artist Jean-Victor Bertin depicting a landscape with trees, women, peasants, a river and a wood dock.
Oil on canvas. Signed on lower left, circ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Monumental Painting of Doc from Snow White
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental oil painting of Doc from Snow White on a large canvas.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Gilt and Lacquered Friezes for Wall Light Sconces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4738 - An idea for these three gilt and lacquered friezes , for wall light sconces: on the wall, hanging above three parchment fans that hide the electrical connections. The parch...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Large Oil on Canvas, "Theater Decor" Around 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oil on canvas, "theater decor"
Around 1930
The canvas separates from the frame, some cuts, provide for restoration.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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 tw...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Prints in Their Original Walnut F
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. prints in their original walnut frames. Each wonderfully executed print displays finely detailed floral and foliate designs with birds, personages and satyrs. Each displays lovely architectural designs and columns with elegant rosettes and outstanding rinceaux patterns.
Matching set of eight prints...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut
Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons
Located in Buchanan, MI
Noël Marcel Lambert
(French, 1847-1928)
Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons (eight works)
engravings
largest 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches.
Framed: 22 x 30 1/4 inches.
Priced per engra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of Twelve Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Prints Set in a Giltwood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative set of twelve Italian 19th century Neo-Classical prints set in a giltwood frame. Each beautiful print displays wonderfully executed Greek and Neo-Class...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Robert Bell Fred Millar Watercolour Print Cupid and My Campaspe Play'd Cards
By Robert Anning Bell
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original hand colour LTD Edition print No 3 signed in Pencil by Robert Anning Bell and Fred Millar Se Er Imp ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Jean-Victor Bertin French Neoclassical Italianate Landscape with River
Located in Mexico City, MX
A beautiful oil on canvas by French artist Jean-Victor Bertin depicting a landscape with a river, fishermen, a cottage, trees, a wood dock and a boat with ladies and a dog.
Oil on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Two Landscapes Attributed to Elias Martin
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of panels featuring battle scene in a landscape and soldiers in a landscape. The two scenes have a similar composition, with a foreground framed by trees and animated with figur...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Oak, Paint
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
Architectural Etching, La Sculpture & La Peinture
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Architectural print
Total of 6 available
2 horizontal & 4 vertical prints
Dimensions:
Frame: 16” W x 20.25” H x 1” D
Etching: 9.5” W x 13.75” H.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Neapolitan Pair of Paintings on Paper, in the School of Michaelange
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Neapolitan pair of paintings on paper, in the school of Michaelangelo Meucci (Italian, 1840-1909), depicting winged putti milking a herd of goats and warding off wolves.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Wall Urns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant painted plaster wall urns with gold leaf accents. Painted in a soft grayish white, the urns feature lovely carved detail, including a small flame at the top. This p...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Plaster
Architectural Etching, Gaines 'Columns'
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Architectural print
Total of 6 available
2 horizontal & 4 vertical prints
Dimensions:
Frame: 16” W x 20.25” H x 1” D
Etching: 9.5” W x 13.75” H.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of Three Italian Early 19th Neo-Classical St. Neapolitan Gouaches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and complete set of three Italian early 19th neo-classical st. Neapolitan gouaches. Each charming gouache displays beautiful vivid colors and striking scenes of gods and goddesses...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and statement making pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu wall decor. Each decorative wall element, inspired by the famed "aux Vict...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s Watercolor Still Life, Signed & Dated
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare antique Swedish original watercolor painting on paper, signed 'Källström' and dated 1919. Incredibly charming piece in Neoclassical manner, featuring a grape cluster besides a j...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
18th Century Portrait Painting Boy with a Parrot, Denmark Signed Erik Pauelsen
By Erik Pauelsen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical 18th century Danish portrait painting of a young boy feeding a parrot with cherries. Signed by Erik Pauelsen and dated 1788. Oil on canvas, lined and framed. Measurements of the frame: 78 cm x 93 cm.
Erik Pauelsen (1749–1790) was a Danish painter. He is most notable for his landscapes and was also a popular portraitist. From an early age he had his mind set on becoming an artist. He travelled to Copenhagen and studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1770-1777 where he won the large silver medal and the small gold medal in 1775 and finally the large gold medal in 1777 together with the Academy's travel scholarship. He travelled to Rome by way of Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Paris and visited Dresden and Berlin on his way back. During his travels he became a member of several foreign art academies and was granted the title of professor in Düsseldorf.
After his return to Denmark, he became a member of the art academy, but was passed over for the post of professor by Jens Juel...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil on Canvas, "Theater Decor" Around 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large oil on canvas, "theater decor"
around 1930.
The canvas separates from the frame, some cuts, provide for restoration.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
"Narcissus, " Superb Male Nude, Neoclassical Painting, by Student of Eckersberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Because Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, a celebrated 19th century Danish painter, used his "Narcissus" painting as a teaching tool, at least five of his pupils painted sight variatio...
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1810s Danish Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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