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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Contemporary Italian Hand Printed Antique Roman Emperor Bust "Nerone"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful reproduction of the most famous illustration made by Pietro Fontana ("Pietro Fontana incise Roma") depicting the bust of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus.
This extra la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Roma Imperia‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,4 cm / 27.3 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Set of TWO Framed Prints of Citrus Fruit Study from originals of 1886, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a set of TWO digitally remastered prints of Citrus Fruit studies, hand coloured and framed, originally from American water colours from Circa 18...
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2010s British Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Arch Shaw Oil Painting of a Classic Antique Automobile
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Original Arch Shaw Oil Painting of a Classic Antique Automobile
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
'Silhouettes‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 67,9 cm / 26.7 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Paona‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 32,9 cm / 13 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Roses de Nuit‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,6 cm / 27.4 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Animated View Of Venice, La Dogana, Oil On Framed Canvas, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
View of Venice animated by boats sailing in front of the tip of the Dogana
Oil on canvas 19th century, re-lined and restored, in a gilded wooden frame
Slight paint losses, gaps, ch...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paint
'Riviera‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 34,8 cm / 13.7 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Rose Lilas‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70 cm / 27.6 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the F...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Pétales de Lave‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,2 cm / 27.2 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Roses de Monet‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70 cm / 27.6 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the F...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
English 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Wedgwood, White Jasperware & Giltwood Plaque
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very unique English 19th century Neo-Classical st. Wedgwood and white Jasperware plaque of Apollo, framed within an Italian patinated and Giltwood frame. This action-...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Giltwood
'Champ d'Emeraude‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 35 cm / 13.8 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the F...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Botanica Claustra‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 71,4 cm / 28.1 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Cheveux d'Ange‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 37,6 cm / 14.8 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Buissons‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,9 cm / 27.5 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th Century American School Portrait Oil Painting of a Young Girl.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century American School Portrait Oil Painting of a Young Girl.
Wonderful antique portrait of a charming little girl standing in a warm toned room setting with oriental rug and tapestry wall decoration. She seems to view a pair of small paintings...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood
Arthur Coppedge African American Offset Print
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful offset print of an African American woman. 1970's style. Dedicated and Autographed by the artist Arthur Coppedge.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted & Framed Architectural Drawings, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this beautiful suite of framed antique drawings. Created in France circa 1920, each artwork is set in a carved giltwood frame and protected with glas...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Acanthus Motif Wall Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Acanthus Motif Wall Brackets
Italy, circa 1950s
A good pair of large Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Acanthus Motif Wall Brac...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Giltwood
'Étoiles de Seine‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 17,4 cm / 6.9 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Palmettes de Lin‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 28,5 cm / 11.2 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century Italian Trompe L'Oeil Painting On Canvas Of Musical Instruments
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely 18th century Italian framed painting on canvas of a group of musical instruments, including a French horn, lute, violin and pan flute, all hanging from a ribbon with a big bow...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Oak
'Le Parc de Bagatelle‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 64,7 cm / 25.5 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Four Roman Style Marble Round Plaques
Located in Southall, GB
Attractive Roman Style Marble Wall Plaques. Detailed figurative carvings depicting Spring with floral wreaths and cupids, a Summer harvest, Autumn grapes and hunting and Winter cooki...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Carrara Marble
'Windermere‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 54,2 cm / 21.3 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Fleur d'Ébène Wallpaper‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 35,3 cm / 13.9 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Italian Antique Wooden Angel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique wooden angel from the mid 1800's, with traces of lacquer but no trace of gilding: I could gild it, but I prefer it as it is.
To hang anywhere You ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Wood
Italian Contemporary Print of Neoclassical Profile with Round Black Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful rinascimental woman profile print with black background, framed by a delicate taupe passpartout and a round black frame.
Each print is entirely printed in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
'Aliénor‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,4 cm / 27.3 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Ispahan‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70 cm / 27.6 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic ...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pair of Watercolors - Marie Louise Anne Victoire de la Fouchardière (1814-1903)
Located in Lisboa, PT
Watercolor paintings depicting flowers are a popular and beautiful form of art.
This particular artist Marie-Louise-Anne-Victoire de la Fouchardière, used watercolors to capture th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th c. Original Landscape Art
Located in Clermont, FL
Original landscape art, forest and lake scene. signed by artist.
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Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood, Paint
'Pont Aven‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 34,9 cm / 13.7 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Italian Contemporary Print of Neoclassical Profile with Round Black Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful neoclasssical woman profile print with black background, framed by a delicate taupe passpartout and a round black frame.
Each print is entirely printed in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
'Aureum‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70,9 cm / 27.9 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
"Les Plumes d'Héra‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 51,9 cm / 20.4 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Fleurs de Losange‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70,1 cm / 27.6 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Caduceus Pottery Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and yellow faience pottery wall plate featuring the caduceus. The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Faience, Pottery
'Papillons‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 72,5 cm / 28.5 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Grenadines‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,8 cm / 27.5 in
Offset Match : 35,6 cm / 14 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, re...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Origami‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 17,3 cm / 6.8 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Nuit de Dentelles‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70,8 cm / 27.9 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Eros Sonnant‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,5 cm / 27.4 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Fougères de Suède‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 77,1 cm / 30.4 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Feuillages I‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 68,3 cm / 26.9 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Les Roses de Léda‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 78,7 cm / 31 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the F...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'l'Herbier d'Aristote‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 35,1 cm / 13.8 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Early Nineteenth Century Colored Etching of a Wall in Pompeii
Located in San Francisco, CA
A framed architectural engraving of a wall in Pompeii titled "In Casa Pseudourbana Di Pompei piano superiore Parete corta dell'antistuf...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Chris Nissen Oil Painting Mid-Century Street Scene of Intersection, Framed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Realism Oil Painting Mid-Century Street Scene of Intersection
Large and very realistic oil painting from Chris Nissen. Chris Nissen is a nationally known...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Wood, Paint
'Fleurs de Murano‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 69,9 cm / 27.5 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Calisson Royal‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 51,9 cm / 20.4 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Young French Girl Portrait c. 1800 Oil On Canvas
Located in 263-0031, JP
Neoclassicism saturates this droll portrait of a French girl c. 1800: the high-waisted dress, the antique hairstyle "a la Titus” complemented with m...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Canvas
'Lilas Fleuris‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 71,9 cm / 28.3 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
Sedna Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Sedna wallpaper model beautifully captures the first stretch of land that warmly embraces you upon your arrival at the Más A Tierra Island. It serv...
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2010s Romanian Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Other
'Amour Fidèle‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 67 cm / 26.4 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the F...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
'Sombre Verveine‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 35,1 cm / 13.8 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconic wallpapers dating back to the...
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2010s French Neoclassical Wall Decorations
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Paper
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