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Beaux Arts Folk Art

BEAUX ARTS STYLE

Beaux Arts furniture included chairs replicating models from the Renaissance and sofas inspired by Louis XIV. These pieces filled high-ceilinged rooms that featured tapestries fit for a medieval castle and were illuminated by crystal chandeliers reminiscent of those in European palaces. Leon Marcotte Company created furnishings for the White House mimicking the style of Louis XVI, while in France, cabinetmaker Louis Majorelle reproduced 18th-century pieces that would influence his later Art Nouveau style.

Students at the École des Beaux-Arts in 19th-century Paris meticulously sketched Roman and Greek art and architecture as part of a curriculum that elevated the classical world. This reverence for history informed the architecture and design being constructed in the French capital and beyond, where columns and pediments were joined with elements referencing the Renaissance and Baroque eras, culminating in grand civic buildings such as the Palais Garnier opera house constructed under Napoleon III.

Beaux Arts style, also known as Classical Eclecticism for its flamboyant mixing of influences, made its way to the United States in the late 19th century through American architects who studied in Paris, like Richard Morris Hunt and Charles Follen McKim. They designed monumental turn-of-the-century buildings like train stations, libraries, museums and mansions that featured soaring entry halls and grand stairways with nearly every surface embellished, from mosaic floors to stained-glass ceilings. The luxurious interiors of these Beaux Arts buildings, which weren’t crowded with objects as in the Victorian era, matched this spirit of opulence and embraced the past.

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Style: Beaux Arts
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid. Artist signature under the base. 2023. H : 30.7’ x 15.7’ inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Important Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An important ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 15.7 x 11.8 x 13.9 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2022. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Black ceramic Porcelain Sculpture by Tim and Jacqueline Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture represented a woman body with mat black glaze decoration by Tim and Jacqueline Orr. Signed at the base "Tim Orr". circa 1970-1980.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2018
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer. Perfect original conditions. Signed. Unique piece. 2018. How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black and white glaze decoration. Signed under the base "Tim Orr", circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glaze Decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon, circa 1990-2000
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic vase with glaze decoration by Gisele Buthod-Garçon. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990-2000.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

abstract colored Ceramic Vase by french potter, circa 1970-1980
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abastract ceramic vase by french artist. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. H : 5.9 x 4.3 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed stoneware sculpture of Saint Solange or Saint Soulange by André Rozay.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware sculpture of Saint-Solange by André Rozay. Artist signature at the back « La Borne - Rozay». Unique piece. Circa 1960-1970. H : 22.4 x 7.9 x 7.9 inches.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware vase - pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decorations. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 17.3 x 12.6 x 16.5 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Lucien Arnaud, to Saint- Amand-en-puisaye, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Lucien Arnaud with glaze decoration. Signed under the base " Lucien Arnaud ". Circa 1920.  
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Covered Jar by Alain Gaudebert, Vers 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic covered jar with glazes decoration by Alain Gauderbert. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " Gaudebert ". Circa 1...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Important Stoneware Sculpture by Kato Reikichi
By Kato Reikichi
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large modern irregular shaped ceramic black vase with a ribbon-like decoration in gold, silver and red called "sho (hovering)" by Kato Reikichi (1953, Japan) from Seto, Aichi Provinc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. H : 11.8’ x 7.5’ x 6.3’ inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by Alexandre Foucher to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under conditions. Circa 1970-1980.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant ceramic sculpture by Tim Orr. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black glaze decoration. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon, 1995.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.8 x 13.6 inches.
Category

1990s French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big Covered Ceramic Jar by Jean Jacqueline Lerat, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic covered jar by Jean and Jacqueline Lerat to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base " JJ LERAT LA BORNE ". Circa...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 13.4 x 9 x 5.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical sy...
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon, 1995.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed ceramic plate by Pierre Martinon. Artist signature at the base. 1995. H : 1.2 x 9.6 x 9.8 inches.
Category

1990s French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud, circa 2015.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yellow glazed stoneware vase by Brigitte Pénicaud. Artist signature under the base. Circa 2015. H : 11.8 x 8.7 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture in Glazed and Engobed Stoneware, Jean-Pierre Bonardot, 1999
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in glazed stoneware and engobed by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist signature under the base « JP Bonardot 99 ». Unique piece. 1999. H : 7.08’ x 21.6’ x 13.8’ inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by John Bailey to La Borne, circa 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase with red glaze decoration by John Bailey to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Circa 1980-1990. Signed at the base. Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon, 2001.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic sculpture entitled « Le temple des secrets » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2001. H : 36.6 x 25.2 x 18.5 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1980- 1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware sculpture vase by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1980- 1990. H : 18.9 x 8.7 x 15.7 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Zoomorphic Ceramic Sculpture by Pierre Roulot, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A zoomorphic ceramic sculpture by Pierre Roulot. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base "Roulot". circa 1950-1960.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Porter aux nues » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 30.7 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 29.1 x 7.1 x 7.9 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptionnel Ceramic Dish with Abstract Decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptionnel ceramic dish with abstract glazes decoration by Jean Linard to La Borne, circa 1970. Perfect conditions. Signed under the base " Linard". Unique piece.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 15.7 x 5.1 x 6.3 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 16.5 x 1.2 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers. Artist signature under the base. 2024. H : 8.3 x 10.6 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Paysage intimiste » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2024. H : 14.2 x 12.9 x 5.5 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture, « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « La vie du grand Heaume » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2023. H : 24.4 x 12.6 x 9 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 24.4 x 7.1 x 8.3 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Sculpture "Solctice", by Mart Schrijvers, 2024
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engobed stoneware sculpture « Solstice » by Mart Schrijvers. Artist signature under the base. 2024. H : 14.2 x 13.4 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Stoneware

Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 27.2 x 9.8 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis. 2025. Unique piece. H : 23.6 x 15.3 x 5.1 inches. Approximate sizes.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by P. Martinon, 2019.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Le trou noir » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. Circa 2019. H : 21.6 x 18.1 x 20.5 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal, circa 1930.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue glazed ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal. Unsigned. Circa 1930. H : 15.7’ x 7.9’ x 7.9’ inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

White and brown glazed ceramic bowl lamp by Kaza, circa 1930.
By Kaza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White and brown glazed ceramic bowl lamp by Kaza. Signature under the base. Circa 1930. H : 11.8’ x 10.6’ inches (ceramic only). H : 15.7’ x 10.6’ inches (with electrical system). H ...
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware covered pot by Georges Martin with geometrical decoration. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 21.2 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Unique piece. Circa 1970-1980. H : 14.2 x 9 x 11.4 inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 7.1 x 6.3 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 11’ x 9.8’ x 5.1’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 9.2’ x 9’ x 7.5’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.8’ x 10.6’ x 6.3’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon. Signed at the base « P.Martinon ». Unique piece. 2022. H : 17.7' x 12.6' x 12.6' inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.4’ x 10.4’ x 8.7’ inches.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 8.7 x 6.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 10.6 x 8.7 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain vase by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 18.5 x 11 inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware duck sculpture by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware duck sculpture by Georges Martin. Unique piece. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 12.9 x 11.8 x 24.8 inches.
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 9.8 x 7.1 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 17.1 x 26.4 x 7.5 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical...
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware lamp with geometric decoration by Georges Martin. Artist monogram on the base. Circa 1970-1980. H : 11.8 x 9.4 inches (ceramic only). Sold with a European electrical system.
Category

1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware zoomorphic vase by Georges Martin. Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece. H : 11.4’ x 2.9’ x 9.8’ inches.
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Folk Art

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Ceramic

Beaux Arts folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Wayne Fischer, Anne Barrès, Camille Virot, and Jean-Pierre Bonardot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $588 and tops out at $58,806 while the average work can sell for $1,996.