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Beaux Arts Furniture

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
Small Ceramic Dish by Robert Deblander, circa 1965-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic dish with an abstract glazes decoration by Robert Deblander. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Circa 1965-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

“Inside Landscape” oil painting on Canvas signed Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind Unic piece hand painted oil on canvas by the French artist painter Evelyne Ballestra . Signed in white on the low right angle and on the back of the canvas as well. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Antique Enameled Pitcher by Alexandre Kostanda, Vallauris, 1940
Located in London, England
Ce pichet, signé par Alexandre Kostanda, est une pièce emblématique du grès émaillé français de Vallauris, datant des années 1940. La renommée de Vallauris, sur la Côte d'Azur, a att...
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1940s French Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Ceramic Table Lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone, to Vallauris, circa 1970
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A French ceramic table lamp by Huguette and Marius Bessone, created in Vallauris, the historic centre of postwar French studio ceramics. Decorated with a stylised sunflower motif, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Geometrical Decoration by Accolay, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes and geometrical decoration by Accolay. Signed under the base "Accolay", circa 1970-1980. Perfect original condition. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp Signed, Vallauris, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp signed, Vallauris, France. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. Dimensions are mentioned only for the ceramic, circa 1960-1970. Sold with a n...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Gérard Brossard, to La Borne, circa 2000
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture by Gérard Brossard to La Borne. Perfect original conditions. Signed " Gérard Brossard ". Unique piece. circa 2000.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with White Glaze Decoration, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with white glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with a European electrical system. Perfect original conditions...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Guieba, Signed, 1980-1990
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase by CH- Guieba. Wood firing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1980-1990. Unique piece.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mirror by Mia Jensen, Signed, Unique Piece, circa 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic mirror with blue and purple glazes decoration by Mia Jensen. Unique piece. Signed under the base. Unique piece, circa 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp with Green Glaze Decoration, Signed Morvan, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic lamp with green glaze decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed "Morvan" under the base. Unique piece, circa 1960-1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mirror Entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic mirror entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mirror Entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic mirror entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mirror Entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing, 2019
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic mirror entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Lamp with Yellow and Orange Glazes Decoration, France, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic lamp with yellow and orange glazes decoration. Perfect original conditions. circa 1960-1970. France. This lamp is sold with a new European electrical system. Dimen...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic vase with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 16.9 x 11.8 inches...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Big Ceramic Jar with Glazes Decoration by Michel Lanos, 1997
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big ceramic jar with glazes decoration by Michel Lanos (1926-2005). Perfect original decorations. Artist monogram under the base. 1997. Unique piece. H : 30.5 x 7.9 inches. This w...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp with Geometrical Decoration by Huguette Bessone, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp with geometrical decoration by Huguette Bessone. Perfect conditions. Sold with a new electrical system. Signed under the base,...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture with Brown Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

After Odoardo Tabacchi, Italian 19th Century "La Tuffolina" the Diver
By Odoardo Tabacchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905) a very fine Italian 19th century patinated bronze figure of "La Tuffolina" (The Diver). The finely cast brown patin...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Metallic Silver Rose Floral Turkish Kaysari Silk Carpet, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pristine and finely woven stunning antique Kaysari silk carpet from the 1940s Turkey measuring 7.1 x 10.6 ft.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

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Silk

Late 19th C. Antique Floral Turkish Kaysari Silk Metallic Thread Tapestry Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a pristine and finely woven stunning antique Floral Turkish Kaysari silk & metallic thread tapestry c. 1880-1900, hand woven in Turkey measuring 4.3 x 6.1 ft. This is a wall hanging and a real show piece. Provenance: Doyle Auction...
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1890s Turkish Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Gold Rose Ivory Floral Spanish Savonnerie Small Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely vintage gold rose ivory floral Spanish Savonnerie small rug, circa 1940s, measuring 3.2 x 4.10 ft.
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1940s Spanish Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wool

German Bronze Figure of Emil Jannings, Hollywood and Movie Interest
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings. Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, hono...
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1920s German Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

"Algernon Sullivan Plaque, " Rare Bas Relief with Nude Figures by Jules Roine
By Jules-Edouard Roiné 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and important relief sculpture honors Algernon Sydney Sullivan, one of the most admired and respected attorneys and civic leaders active in New York in the late 19th century. Born a Hoosier, he moved to New York by 1860, and though an ardent abolitionist, felt honor-bound to step forward to defend the sailors of the Confederate ship Savannah, captured by the Union early in the Civil War. He served in the public sector for a decade and fought the Tweed gang. Later, Sullivan created two of the more important and influential law firms in New York in his era -- one of them, Sullivan and Cromwell, continues today -- but he always remained supportive of the poor who could not afford to retain an attorney for legal assistance. In his honor, the Sullivan Fountain was erected in Van Cortlandt...
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1920s American Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Copper

Pair of 49 in. Beaux Arts Copper Verdigris Corbels
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed antique corbels with a formal symmetry and classical details, such as a curved top section and a rectangular panel. We installed a wood backing for ease in wall mounting. G...
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2010s American Beaux Arts Furniture

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Copper

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 31.9 x 22.4 x 5.9 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. This work is reproduced in the monograph : Laure Chabanne, Michel Lanos – Terre Libertaire, 2014, La Revue de la Céramique et ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. H : 25.6 x 12.9 x 5.9 inches. - Born in Paris in 1926, Michel Lanos discovered ceramics in B...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Floating and painted wood composition by Michel Lanos. Circa 1980-1990. Unique piece. This work is reproduced in the monograph : Laure Chabanne, Michel Lanos – Terre Libertaire, 201...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Lucien DeLarue French, 1927 - 2011 Oil on Canvas French Harbor Scene in Paris
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on canvas depicting a French harbor scene with nearly barren trees in the foreground with branches criss-crossing across the structures, an aqueduct to the right, the reflective ...
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20th Century European Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Coffe table sculpture by Renée Broissand
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
René Broissand (1928–2019) Wood Walkers and Reeds, circa 1970–1975 Sculptural coffee table in brass and gunmetal patinated metal Monogrammed and dated (19)75 Dimensions: H. 43.5 cm ...
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Metal

Architecturally designed vase By Christine Fabre
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christine Fabre (born in 1951) Untitled Architecturally designed vase in textured raku ceramic, bearing an impressed mark H. 73.5 cm Biographical Information Born in 1951 in Marse...
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1970s French Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Terracotta Garden Tiles, Set of 12
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of twelve 19th century French terracotta garden tiles. Very large detailed casting of cupid with foliate details and lion heads. Rare fo...
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19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Antique Bronze by Joaquin Angles Listed "Premier Triomphe"
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th-20th century antique bronze by Joaquin Angles listed "Premier Triomphe" a fine casting of a winged angel. Signed and titled on base.   
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Early 20th Century Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Matching Curtains in Corneline Fabric Also for Bed
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique matching French curtains in corneline fabric, fully embroidered. One (left) is cm.300 x 150, the other one (right) is 300 x 200 cm. The marked price is special for both. re...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Linen

A Superb Italian Marble Column Lamp Set A superb set in Honey coloured pallet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Italian Marble Column Lamp Set A superb set in Honey coloured pallet, the column has a triple column upright, the lamp has a baluster shape and...
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1950s Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

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Marble

"Detresse" Patinated Metal Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
"Detresse" [Distress] Patinated Metal Sculpture, 20th century, depicting a shipwrecked sailor hailing for aid. 26.5" H x 10" H x 8.5" D.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Metal

XXth century green Ceramic Sculpture circa 1970 signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic sculpture by french artist Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, Circa 1970. Unique piece.  
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Polychrome Terracotta Angel
Located in Baltimore, MD
A polychrome terracotta angel built in fifteen pieces, in the Luca Della Robbia tradition, salvaged from the Southern Hotel in downtown Baltimore, wh...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Little Angel in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Little angel in gilded wood, with his head turned to the right, as if he were looking at something or someone. His face has a sweet appearance. ref. O/7282 -
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Massimo Salvati
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Massimo Salvati depicts a quaint harbor of a seaside village in Italy, all from the fisherman's perspective with the village in the backgroun...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Elegant Lacquered Wood on a Gilt Background Table Lamp by Paul-Etienne Sain
By Paul-Etienne Saïn
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant lacquered wood on a gilt background table lamp by Paul-Etienne Sain. Perfect original condition. Signed at the base. Sold with lamp shade and new electrical system. ...
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Abstract green painted Ceramic table Lamp by Robert Deblander, circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A ceramic lamp by Robert Deblander. Circa 1960-1970. Unique piece. Original conditions. Height with lamp shade : 11 ' inch Diameter : 16 ' inch
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Mask by F. Labelle with a Metal Base, circa 1980-1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An interesting ceramic mask by F. Labelle, with a metal base. Signed "Labelle". Unique piece. Perfect original conditions, circa 1980-1990.
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20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair 19th Century Silver and Beveled Mirror Five Arm Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of large scale silvered bronze sconces feature Neo-classical motifs including laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, and acorn finials. Originally gas powered, and now ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Royal Vienna Porcelain Amphora Portrait Vase
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Royal Vienna porcelain vase with painted portrait of a beautiful woman on one side and beautiful gold gilt flowers on the reverse. Origin: Austrian Date: 19th century Dim...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Marble Sculpture Of Cherub Holding A Puppy
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a marble sculpture of a cherub who is standing up in front of a trunk. His head has an abundant hair with curly ends. He is gently holding a puppy. The sculpture has attached...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Signed E. F. Caldwell Slivered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed pair of Caldwell sconces feature classical motifs including acanthus leaves, swags, and rosettes.
Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Boch Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Boch vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek arch...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Neoclassical Beaux-Arts Wall Sconces, circa 1910
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Beaux-Arts period solid bronze wall sconces of exceptional design having pronounced anthemions either end of gently bowed back-plates with egg-and-dart borders.
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Daniel Viene ( 1955-2013) " je pense pour vous" mixed technique on paper, signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daniel Viene ( 1955-2013) " je pense pour vous" mixed technique on paper, signed and dated 2001 painting alone 66 x 46 cm Presentation Daniel Viéné is a...
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Early 2000s Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Paint

Ceramic Mirror Entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing, 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic mirror entitled "Oculus" by Denis Castaing. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Little Silver and Enamel Violin Miniature
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful signed Italian Tuscan miniature violin, silver and blue enamel, in its little case, by jeweler Sacchetti. A delight ! ref. A/2849.
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1980s Italian Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

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Silver

"Under the Aqueduct, " Very Fine 1920s Trumeau from Philadelphia Estate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pairing of mirror and painting, framed in dark green and old gold, comes from a historic estate in the Philadelphia area. The upper painting depicts a bustling Italia...
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Canvas

"Preparing the Meal" by Sam Uhrdin
Located in Wiscasset, ME
This oil on canvas is signed and date in the upper left and measures 38" x 45.25" including the frame. Sam Uhrdin (Swedish School, 1886-1964). Sam Uhr...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Paint

Italian WWI War Bond Poster by G. Capranesi (1852 - 1925)
By G. Capranesi
Located in Hanover, MA
Italian World War I Poster "Sottoscrivete Al Prestito" by artist G. Capranesi. Printed 1917 by Del'Istituto Itlaiano D'Arti Grafiche-Bergamo, 54...
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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Furniture

Italian Signed Hand-Painted Vase or Lamp Base
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian Tuscan vintage clay hand-painted vase, signed by the famous artist Zaccagnini. Perfect as a lamp base also. O/5873.
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1950s Italian Vintage Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

"Placing the Sandal, " Bas Relief Masterpiece with Nudes by Levillain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very fine carved relief panel was sculpted by Ferdinand Levillain, France's master of bas relief at the turn of the last century. Levillain was famous for his low reliefs in med...
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1890s French Antique Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Leon Meechelaere (1880-1964)
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Leon Meechelaere (1880-1964) is a splendid representation of the ancient city of Bruges, that at one time was the preeminent port for that pa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Beaux Arts Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Beaux Arts furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Beaux Arts furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Beaux Arts furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Denis Castaing, Gisele Buthod Garçon, Tim Orr, and Michel Lanos. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $650,000 while the average work can sell for $2,103.