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Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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
Late 1800s Antique Firewood Coal Wood Repousse Box Brass Panels
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1800s antique firewood box with artistic Brass Panels Tavern imagery Rectangular shape six sided with a slope. Preowned vintage original c...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Derby Fruit Coolers with Lids Liners, ca. 1815
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century English Derby Fruit Coolers with Lids & Liners, ca. 1815.    
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Neoclassical Silver-Plate Corinthian Column Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Brown color.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silk, Wood

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm This beautiful pedestal clock has...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French Neoclassical Black Gold Cachepot Planter Vase with Lion Heads and Paws
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical black & gold cachepot, planter, or vase with painted floral details and gilt lion head handles and paw feet By John Richard USA...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Resin

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paper

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Longcase Clock with Carved Palmette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century neoclassical style longcase painted wood clock with carved crest, circular head and linear body. This Swedish painted wood grandfather clock features an ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century bronze bust of Homer attributed to the Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy. Homer was author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Neoclassical Tole Green Gold Cachepot Planter Vase with Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical green & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase with hand painted grape vines and gilt lion head handles France, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 4...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional pair of antique black basalt vases was made by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775. The vases are sculpted in deep solid relief with bacchanalia...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Very Large Pair Antique Rococo Style Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Very Large Pair Antique Rococo Style Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Ormolu Vases French, Late 19th Century Height 163cm, width 53cm, depth 48cm Crafted in the style of the celebrat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French Empire Bronze of a Woman
Located in New York, NY
This Empire ormolu head of a woman was made as a furniture mount in France around 1810, and probably adorned a bed. In any case, closer to our own time, it was deemed worthy of mount...
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Glass Jug Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colorful murine and light blue applied handle. A beautiful piece of art for any...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Exquisite Bronze Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova, 20th Century A finely cast and chased bronze of a reclining classical beauty, inspired by Antonio Canova...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 11cm, width 5.5cm, depth 5cm Case: ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Decorative Brass Sculpture representing a Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative sculpture representing a duck is made of brass. This is a French work, very finely chiseled. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Box Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A small Italian porcelain jewelry box, in the Neoclassical design style, by Italian designer, Richard Ginori, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Porcelain box is round with black...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vintage Neoclassical Brass Candelabra with Four Arms
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass candelabra in Neoclassical style features four figurative sculptural arms and heavy, stable round base. Each candle holder except for the central one is fitted with a b...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Metal

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Regency Twisted Brass Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Twisted Brass Candlesticks. These elegant pieces capture the timeless sophistication of the Regency era, featuring b...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Precious Stone

Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Leda the Swan
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century antique Italian alabaster sculpture depicting Leda and the Swan mounted on a green marble base. This figure of neoclassical interest is brilliantly detailed, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Marble

Bronze Sculpture, Lion with Snake, After A. Barye, France, 20th Century.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Solid bronze figure of a lion fighting a snake, a famous motif by A. BARYE. Engraved on the plinth “A. BARYE” (Antoine-Louis Barye, 1795–1875), one of the most important French sculp...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Leather, Glass

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container with painted and gold gilt detail...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Historistic Sugar Bowl with Gilded Cover and Cut Glass, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic sugar bowl with gilded cover and cut glass, circa 1890s Original condition.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair 18th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, US
Our monumental pair of 18th century candelabra of French origin depict Roman neoclassical male and female holding cornucopia, finely carved from white marble, with four light ormolu bronze candleholders of foliate design with fruits, nuts and grape bunches. Provenance: Arne Schlesch & José Juárez...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands. Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa. Early 20th century. Elegant ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Marble Statue of the Sleeping Ariadne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late Georgian antique marble statue is after the antique, depicting a scale fragment of the eminent 2nd century statue ‘Sleeping Ariadne’. C...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Statuary Marble

FABERGE 1915 Moscow Odessa St Petersburg Empty Box For a Letter Opener Object
Located in Miami, FL
An empty box for a letter opener, created by Faberge. This is an empty antique presentation box, created in Russia by the Luxury house of Faberge, circa 1915. The box is in pretty g...
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1910s Russian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

Neoclassical Grand Tour Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast metal Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Very good original...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Alabaster Sculpture of a Dancer
Located in Astoria, NY
Alabaster Sculpture of a Dancer, early 20th century, top and skirt with beaded trim and remnants of black paint, on base with floral tile floor design, apparently unsigned. 26" H x 1...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Pair of 19th Century Italian Alabaster Classical Figures of Muses
Located in London, GB
A pair of very finely carved 19th century alabaster figures of muses, in classical dress, each standing on circular pedestals intricately carved with flowers and beading, Italian, c....
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style bronze and marble three-piece clock set French, 19th century Clock: Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 62cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign Grand Tour neoclassical patinated bronze campaign inkwell. Finely cast and chased patinated bronze inkwell decorated...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Leather, Glass

Italian Porcelain Urn Bowl Neoclassical Style by Mottahedeh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian porcelain footed bowl urn by Mottahedeh, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. Beautiful as a s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite antique English brass Duplex oil lamp, featuring a tall base in the shape of a Corinthian column festooned with cherub / satyr faces and l...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
Very finely hand carved 19th century Italian Pauline Bonaparte as Venus victrix alabaster sculpture after antonio canova. Measure: 16.5 inch height in...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set
Located in London, GB
Antique marble and gilt bronze clock and barometer set English, 19th Century Height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 12cm This exquisite set of gilt b...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Large Pair French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Lapis Lazuli Blue Vases
Located in London, GB
Large Pair French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Lapis Lazuli Blue Vases French, 20th Century Height 145cm, width 60cm, depth 45cm A striking example of 20th-century French Neoclas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

2 Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted and footed column plinth with orn...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Italy Richard Ginori Doccia 19th Century Porcelain Covered Vase with Landscape
Located in Brescia, IT
This glamorous covered vase or urn, it is painted with natural landscapes. The drawings are so detailed that we can say done in Flemish style. We can see a landscape with houses and castles at the orizont, and in another scene, birds and games. Every scenes looks like a Flemish painting. There are green garlands...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora
Located in Miami, FL
A neo classic green cameo amphora designed by Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach. This is a very rare tall Phanolith cameo vase, created in Germany by the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach company,...
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1890s German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Italian Carved Marble Bust of Ajax
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent Carrara marble bust of Ajax. Exquisite rendering of the Greek hero featuring elaborate helmet. On an associated square base. After Gian Lorenzo Bernini...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Sèvres-style Blue de Roi Porcelain Urn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sèvres-style Blue de Roi porcelain urn, featuring a deep cobalt ground with gilt detailing in the neoclassical taste. Elegant classical form, richly decorated and evocative of 19th-c...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Copper

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Large French Cut Crystal Rectangular Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large French Cut Crystal Rectangular Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat  France, 1900s A magnificent large French-cut crystal rectangular table box, attributed to Baccarat, France, c...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

Terra Cotta Head Bust of a Handsome Man
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing bust of a young man made of rustic unglazed terra-cotta great eyes expression, looking forward. Beautiful object of art for display.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

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