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Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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
Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Cast Iron Campana-Form Garden Urns. They have a broad, outwardly flared rim, flanking acanthus side handles, and a bulbous lower body. ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of rare Noir Saint Laurent Marble Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of rare Noir Saint Laurent marble pedestals, with a clean and timeless design ideal for displaying sculptures, urns, or decorative objects. The square form and substan...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful neoclassical carved wooden altar with beautiful gilded angels. Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks on a square base. Timeless decoration for your garden or interior. Measurements, Obelisks - Height cm 210 ( 83 inches ) Bases- Height cm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Large Bronze Neoclassical Garden Sculpture Of A Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Neoclassical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The b...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns or Pedestals— 3 Available
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Italian Green Marble Columns or Pedestals. Of note are the beautifully carved detail on the bodies, tops and bases of the columns, which are set on circular socles on square...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

18th - 19th Century Abduction of Persephone Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Bases. Item features heavy cast iron construction, urn and wreath design on all sides, stepped bases, s...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/Street Lamp Shade USA, circa Earlier 20th Century  This massive antique textured opaque glass and zinc lantern or street lamp sh...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Urns with Plinth Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French cast iron garden urns on separate plinth bases, crafted circa 1870 in the Neoclassical style. Each urn features an elegantly flared campana form with fluted body, egg-...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C. Neoclassic Style Zinc Arched Pediment w/Great Patina, 4 ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American zinc arched pediment from the early 20th century. This antique architectural piece from American has been designed with Neoclassical inspired wreath and ribbon bow-ties within its center and has a half-moon, arched shape with flattened bottom edge. This piece is nicely aged, with zinc atop wood which has a beautiful rusty patina throughout. There is a newer wood replaced at backside. This early 20th century architectural zinc pediment...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Zinc

English Garden Stone Urn on Plinth in the Neo-Classical Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English circular garden stone urn (or planter pot) on a raised column plinth. The round urn featuring a lattice design around the top circumference and a fluted bowl. Resting on a round plinth featuring a Neo-Classical relief...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete

Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century Item # 403DWS18A A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Pine, Paint

Antique Spelter Neoclassical Urn with Bacchic Motifs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The basin with decorative bands in relief with grape vines and a wide band of puttii at their tasks in Bacchic revelry. Masks of Pan in relief on the top band. With semi nude female...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Spelter

Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style brown and verdigris green iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 6.25"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Garden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of Daint Francis of Assisi, founder of Franciscan order.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

19th Century Stained Glass Of Apollo Belvedere By W. Doyle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This 19th century stained glass of Apollo Belvedere by W. Doyle is signed and dated to 1814. This piece is after the iconic marble currently located within the Vatican Museums, Rome...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Lead

Antique French Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Fine Antique Cast Stone Footed Garden Planter
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique Cast Stone Planter with an unusual Goblet form and having deeply cut foliate and scrolled motifs in relief. Dimensions: 19” ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Antique Galloway Terracotta Ceramic Art Deco Pottery Garden Urn Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of fluted garden urns by the Galloway Terracotta Company of Philadelphia in classical form with great bone white wax matte glaze. Measur...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Bronze and Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined details, urn finials, and paw feet, perfect for adding grandeur to any fireplace. A r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes. Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.  
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools - 5 Piece Set Introducing beautiful French Neoclassical brass decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

In the Style of Maison Jansen, Pineapple Brass Low Fire Place Tools on Stand, Fr
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pineapple low fire place tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

Italian Neoclassical Figural Lady Marble Statue Grasping Grape Cluster, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian figural lady marble statue grasping cluster of grapes standing on a squared plinth. Mid 19th Century
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

21st Century European Mosaic Garden Bench Saone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Neo-classical garden bench in hand carved limestone. The back is decorated with vintage tiles from France. The armrests have a dentil decorative pattern and the feet have in-swept ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Cylindrical White Stone Carved Garden Pedestal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A cylindrical white stone garden pedestal with carved foliate motif. Dimensions: 12" W x 20" H Condition: Please see detail photos. The stone is appropriately weathered with slight...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Classical Style 4 Pc. Brass Fireplace Tool Set circa 1900/20 s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique brass fireplace tool set to include a shovel, tongs, poker and the stand. Executed in the Aesthetic Movement style, m...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame Lion Brass Paw Andirons Bar - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar. Item features an ornate pair of cast brass andirons with flame finials, mounted with lion heads and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Carved Stone Planters - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding a timeless sense of architectural grandeur, this impressive pair of vintage planters is expertly crafted from heavy, substantial carved stone. The design features bold, geome...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Exceptional Bronze Garden Sculpture Of Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large bronze garden statue depicting a smiling Neoclassical youth wearing fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high.The bronze ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Decorative Bronze Urn with Verdigris Patina and Classical Relief Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large bronze urn displays a commanding presence with its classical profile and richly textured surface. The piece is characterized by a flared lip above a bulbous body, raised o...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks with Elephants
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks decorated with leave garlands, on a square base. Inspired by Bernini's elephant in Piazza della Minerva Rome. Timeless decoration for y...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Antique French Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Antique French neoclassical alabaster pedestal French, Late 19th Century Height 112cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm This elegant and fine pu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Mod-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Painted Columns / Pedestals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Italian Neo-classsical style columns or pedestals. The hand painted finish is soothing, neutral tones of ivory and taupe with black tops...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair English Neoclassical Style Painted Carved Wood Urns With Swags and Tassels
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English urn form knife boxes with wonderful grayish white painted finish. Each urn with swag and tassel decoration and topped with an acorn finial. The top lifts to show inte...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

1920 s Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This is a 1920's piece by piece reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero marble checker tile. The beautiful antique texture and the visible veining within this old marble flooring g...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Brass and Wire Serpentine Form Fireplace Fender with Paw Feet and Ball Finials
Located in New York, NY
Classic Early American, English style fireplace fender constructed of woven wire, brass paw feet, and brass ball finials. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wire

19th Century French Cupid Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in a good condition and do...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in France, this handsome grisaille overdoor painting is from the neoclassical period, circa 1815. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting ...
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1810s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Diminutive English Cast Iron Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Iron Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
Cast in the late-19th century, this rectangular iron planter features an urn and swag motif on the front and back. Perfect for outdoor or indoor use. Two drain holes.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Impressive 19th Century Warwick Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive 19th century terracotta scale Warwick Vase standing on a weathered terracotta pedestal. Stamped ‘Blanchard & Co’, this particular design features in their 1869 illustrated catalogue of Beautiful Works of Art: Terracotta (pictured), so we are confident that it dates from this period. Though smaller than the original, this Warwick Vase is of impressive scale, standing at 1.5m tall. It comprises of 2 components: the decorative vase and its pedestal. The vase is detailed with an egg and dart moulded rim above male and female masks among vine leaves, berries and scrolls in high relief and entwined handles as it is in the original. The pedestal is simpler, featuring moulded wreath decoration, elevating the urn to eye level so that its grandeur can be closely observed. It is approximately 160 years old and as such features age-related weathering, chips, losses and historic restorations, each adding to the time-worn appeal of the piece. Core details of the vase remain intact making it instantly recognisable as the famous Warwick Vase. Provenance This terracotta Warwick Vase and pedestal was sourced from Bodfach Hall, a historic country house with expansive grounds in the heart of the Welsh Marches. It resided here in the gardens until recently as an impressive late 19th century item of statuary. The Warwick Vase The original Warwick Vase, often closely associated with the Albani Vase...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Neoclassical Onyx and White Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive neo classical fireplace mantel with columns. The design showcases ornate yet balanced carvings, classical motifs with playing cherub...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Two Large French Concrete Neoclassical Planters, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two very large classical concrete planters. This set will be fabulous flanking a front door, on a patio, or in a garden. We also love the i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Fine British Style Cast Stone Garden Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and decorative Garden Finial in Classical with good size, weight and fine Garden appeal. The Finial is two part and the lid has a Flame top finial ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Neoclassical Style Glazed Terracotta Architectural Element
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century terracotta architectural element with white glaze. The panel is decorated with bell flowers on either side. This piece has a wonderful craquelure surface, with crazing t...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

A Set of 4 Weather Worn Cherub Statues with Instruments This is a wonderful set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Weather Worn Cherub Statues with Instruments This is a wonderful set they are around 100 years old and have been outside all of that time, the patina is really beautiful ...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Garden Sculpture Venus de Milo Female Statue
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Venus de Milo female figurative cast stone statue sculpture piece, in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century. A great statement piece indoors on a column pedestal, co...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French columns. Paint and gilded oak hardwoods with Ionic capitals, fluting and classical detailing.     
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Paint, Wood

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta, Paint

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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