What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

19th Century French Porcelain

Antique Limoges

French Porcelain Vases With Flowers

Sevres Marks

Limoges France Hand Painted Plates

Porcelain Signs

Paris Porcelain Gold And White

French Silver Cup

Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Candy Dishes

$17,500 / set

Pair of Limoges Ceramic Plaques with Cherubs, c.1880

By Tharaud Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

. Decorative yet refined, these plaques are ideal for collectors of Limoges porcelain or 19th-century French

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Pair of Limoges Ceramic Plaques with Cherubs, c.1880

$820 / set

Pair of French Porcelain Hand Painted Plates from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of French porcelain hand painted plates from the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Porcelain Hand Painted Plates from the 19th Century

$686 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Plates Signed Francis

Located in Dallas, TX

in Paris, France circa 1870, each hand-painted porcelain platter features a lively seaside scene

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Plates Signed Francis

$800 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Limoges Painted Porcelain Cows Wall Platters

By Limoges

Located in Dallas, TX

Limoges France by Haviland circa 1880 and signed, each hand painted porcelain plate is oval in shape, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century French Limoges Painted Porcelain Cows Wall Platters

$2,200 / set

19th Century French Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Lamp

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French porcelain lamp with hand-painted scenes and delicate gilt decoration, dating

Category

Antique 1850s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Lamp

$512

19th Century Paris Porcelain Reticulated Gold, Pink Neoclassical Centerpiece

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in New York, NY

A high degree of skill was required to produce reticulated porcelain in 19th century, with each

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Reticulated Gold, Pink Neoclassical Centerpiece

$750

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Paris porcelain urn with swan’s head handles; beautifully painted frolicking cupids to the front

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase

$1,920 Sale Price

20% Off

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Pedestal

Located in Southall, GB

This outstanding pedestal beautifully exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Pedestal

$4,779

19th Century Large French Porcelain Dinner Service Set by Aux Lions de Faience

Located in Sofia, BG

Here we present full porcelain dinner set made in France in the late 19th century, The pieces are

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Large French Porcelain Dinner Service Set by Aux Lions de Faience

$2,119

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century

Located in London, GB

18th Century but for the French Revolution. By 1800, the Sevres Porcelain Works were practically out of

Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century

$2,663 / set

19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot What is known as

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot

$298

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 19th century 'Sevres' porcelain hand-painted classical vases, depicting

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Vases

$10,925 / set

Pair Old Paris Vieux Paris Porcelain Urns, France, 19th Century

By Old Paris

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Pair Old Paris porcelain urns, France, 19th Century. Hand-painted classical form urns. A different

Category

Antique 1830s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Old Paris Vieux Paris Porcelain Urns, France, 19th Century

$1,238 Sale Price / set

24% Off

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewelry casket, circa 1870 in date

Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century

$2,663

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Busts on Sevres

By Limoges

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful pair of late 19th century French Limoges porcelain busts on Sevres style bases.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Busts on Sevres

$8,500 / set

Gustave Asch, Sainte Radegonde, Large Porcelain Eder with Dish, 19th Century

By Gustave Asch

Located in Beaune, FR

Large ewer on its porcelain dish from Tours signed Gustave ASCH. Beautifully painted with flowers

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gustave Asch, Sainte Radegonde, Large Porcelain Eder with Dish, 19th Century

$2,131

19th Century, Old Paris Porcelain Gilt Floral Enamel Covered Sugar Bowl

By Old Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century Old Paris porcelain covered sugar bowl exemplifies the refined

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

19th Century, Old Paris Porcelain Gilt Floral Enamel Covered Sugar Bowl

$350

Polychromatic Sevres porcelain plate, mid 19th century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine hand painted porcelain plate enhanced with fine gold, Napoléon III period, mid 19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Polychromatic Sevres porcelain plate, mid 19th century

$710

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plate "Camp du Rap" 19th Century

Located in London, GB

18th Century but for the French Revolution. By 1800, the Sevres Porcelain Works were practically out of

Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plate "Camp du Rap" 19th Century

$580

19th Century French Romantic Porcelain and Bronze Dish, Signed Émil

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful dish, a so-called 'vide-poche'. Originating from France, dated circa 1880-1900. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Romantic Porcelain and Bronze Dish, Signed Émil

$497

19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Wall Platter with Cat Stamped J.P. France

Located in Dallas, TX

platter. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, the charming hand painted porcelain plate

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Wall Platter with Cat Stamped J.P. France

$875

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Plate "Prise de Valence", 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Sevres porcelain cabinet plate, dating from the late 19th

Category

Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Plate "Prise de Valence", 19th Century

$580

Berlin Porcelain Perfume Burner, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century perfume burner, Napoleon III period, Berlin porcelain, gilt bronze mount, Louis XVI

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin Porcelain Perfume Burner, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$8,053

The Art of Naturalism: Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen Stand

By Jacob Petit

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Art of Naturalism: Rare 19th-Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen & Stand Circa: 1830

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

The Art of Naturalism: Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen Stand

$7,750

French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Covered Urn

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn

$12,850 Sale Price

31% Off

19th Century Paris Porcelain Toiletry Bottle with Stopper

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

white 'Porcelaine de Paris' and dates from the early 19th century. Both bottle and stopper have been

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Toiletry Bottle with Stopper

$530

19th Century Gilt Paris Porcelain Jug and Basin

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb early 19th century Empire period wash basin (with saucer) and tall pitcher, beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Gilt Paris Porcelain Jug and Basin

$1,800 / set

Important Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century box, Napoleon

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Important Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,079

Highly Decorative French Enamelled Vase, Attributed to Samson of Paris, c.1880

Located in Worcester, GB

and strikingly colourful late 19th-century French porcelain vase, attributed to the Parisian firm of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Highly Decorative French Enamelled Vase, Attributed to Samson of Paris, c.1880

$928

Pair of Large Decorative Dishes in Limoges Porcelain, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of large decorative dishes, Napoleon III period, 19th century in Limoges porcelain, hand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Decorative Dishes in Limoges Porcelain, 19th Century.

$3,789 / set

Fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sèvres Style Porcelain Urn Signed Ch Fuchs

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th century Napoleon III Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu-mounted covered urn, the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sèvres Style Porcelain Urn Signed Ch Fuchs

$11,213 Sale Price

24% Off

Large Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important Sèvres porcelain tea service, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th century tea

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$7,638

French Porcelain Compote Basket

Located in New York, NY

Empire style, circa late 19th century, France. Marked and numbered on bottom (20/160) as shown in images

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Compote Basket

$975

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Campana Form Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptional 19th century Paris porcelain vases in the neoclassical design, with extensive

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Campana Form Vases

$2,500 / set

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

By Samson Cie

Located in Paris, FR

Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

$1,184

19th century, Monumental Sèvres Style Polychrome Porcelain Vase

Located in IT

19th century, Monumental Sèvres Style Polychrome Porcelain Vase Sèvres manufactory mark and the

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th century, Monumental Sèvres Style Polychrome Porcelain Vase

$34,345

Coffee Service, Limoges, France, in its Original Box, 19th Century.

By Limoges

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

saucers in its original box, late 19th century, Limoges, France, porcelain and silver. Box: H: 10 cm, W

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Silver

Coffee Service, Limoges, France, in its Original Box, 19th Century.

$3,789

Antique French Limoges Porcelain Plates, Pair

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of antique French Limoges porcelain plates, circa 19th century, France. Plates are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Limoges Porcelain Plates, Pair

$1,200 / set

French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French Porcelaine and bronze inkstand. Marks of Samson, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelaine and Bronze Inkstand, Marks of Samson, 19th Century

$7,698

Early 19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Drip Pans

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century pair of Paris porcelain vases with drip pans, flared rims and light blue painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Drip Pans

$6,869 / set

Very Fine Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase Covered top with an acorn

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Fine Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase

$12,750

19th Century Porcelain Plate Pucher Deroche, Paris

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique shaped circular Sevres style porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1880 in

Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Plate Pucher Deroche, Paris

$518

French White and Magenta Porcelain Bud Vase

By Edmé Samson

Located in New York, NY

. France mid-19th century Dimensions: 3.88” height x 3.25” top diameter.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French White and Magenta Porcelain Bud Vase

$695

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Campaign Urns

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a stately pair of French Empire campaign urns with a central painting of a naturalistic

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Campaign Urns

$2,450 / set

19th Century Pair of Porcelain de Paris Cups and Saucers

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

from the early 19th century. These sensational cups are decorated with hand-painted countryside

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Porcelain de Paris Cups and Saucers

$1,350 / set

Pair Of 19th Century Porcelain Parrots By Samson Et Cie, Paris

By Edmé Samson

Located in Dublin, IE

A pair of 19th century Samson of Paris painted porcelain models of green parrots, standing on tree

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of 19th Century Porcelain Parrots By Samson Et Cie, Paris

$6,809 / set

Anthropomorphic Monkeys Porcelain Jugs Pair by Jacob Petit 19th Century

By Jacob Petit

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of porcelain characters realized by Jacob Petit a famous French manufacturer located in Paris

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Anthropomorphic Monkeys Porcelain Jugs Pair by Jacob Petit 19th Century

$7,461

Samson - Porcelain Cup and Saucer decor Aux Barbeaux - late19th century French

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

Samson manufactory, Paris, 19th century. The decoration is hand-painted in the "Décor Barbeaux" pattern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Samson - Porcelain Cup and Saucer decor Aux Barbeaux - late19th century French

$195

Antique Gilt Bronze Samson Porcelain Centrepiece, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Samson porcelain centrepiece, Circa 1860 in date. The octagonal

Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Samson Porcelain Centrepiece, 19th Century

$1,570

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Lidded Confituriers with Fixed Underplates

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant pair of 19th century Paris porcelain confituriers showcases the timeless refinement of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Lidded Confituriers with Fixed Underplates

$1,920 / set

Pair of French Renaissance style enamelled porcelain plaques

Located in London, GB

Pair of French Renaissance style enamelled porcelain plaques French, c. 1880 Frame: Height 32cm

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Renaissance style enamelled porcelain plaques

$6,145 / set

19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this fantastic pair of porcelain amphora vases, Empire period, first half of the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans

$2,617 / set

19th Century, Sevres Style "Battle of Waterloo" Porcelain Cup - Signed Desprez

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Atlanta, GA

belonging to the lineage of French porcelain painters active during the late 19th century, many of whom

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Sevres Style "Battle of Waterloo" Porcelain Cup - Signed Desprez

$395

French Porcelain Brass Mounted Shepherd Sheep Bonbonniere

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful antique French figural shepherd with sheep metal mounted porcelain bonbonniere dating

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Brass Mounted Shepherd Sheep Bonbonniere

$409

Pair of Early 19th Century Darte Brothers Porcelain Plates

By Darte Frères

Located in Basildon, GB

Pair of antique Darte Brothers cobalt blue porcelain plates magnificently painted with the French

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th Century Darte Brothers Porcelain Plates

$3,345 Sale Price / set

45% Off

19th Century Porcelain Musical Plate - Vieux Paris - Music Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique porcelain bowl with music box. The porcelain bowl is hand painted with

Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Musical Plate - Vieux Paris - Music Box

$651

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19th Century French Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of 19th century French porcelain for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 19th century French porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of 19th century French porcelain, those designed in Louis XVI, louis xv and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of 19th century French porcelain has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Limoges and Porcelaine de Paris are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century French Porcelain?

Prices for a piece of 19th century French porcelain start at $1 and top out at $1,200,000 with the average selling for $2,624.

Questions About 19th Century French Porcelain

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.