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.
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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Pair Tall 19th C Porcelain Neoclassical Vases with Soldiers on Horseback
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of vases dates from the 1880s. Great color - vibrant orange and green with gilded details and beautifully rendered scenes of soldiers on horseback. Great ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of ormolu mounted serves porcelain vases.
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Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Boy, Cupid Signed Louis, France 1900
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze sculpture bust of a cupid in the style of François Duquesnoy (17 th. century)
Patinated bronze on a Belgian Black marble base.
France ca. 1900/1920.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Bailey, Banks and Biddle's Sterling Silver Repoussé Bowl-9.5" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very attractive Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver 9.5" diameter bowl with a wavy edge. The body of the bowl has fine repousse. On the bottom it is clearly marked Bailey Banks & ...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
Magnificent Pair of Neoclassical Cast & Gilt Bronze Relief Ornate Candleabras
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Palatial pair of Neoclassical style relief cast bronze and gilt bronze mounted 7 light candelabras having scrolled arms over a gilt floral wreathed fluted base, above an elaborate se...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Horse Head Bookends on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of horse head bookends on stand - The wonderful pair have a patinated bronze top with a ring through the horse nose and black bases. A handsome pair, perfectly suited for the of...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
Located in New York, NY
Victorian classical sterling silver urn cup. Made by Elkington in Birmingham in 1896. Girdled with leaf-capped s-scroll side handles and stepped and round foot. Capacious and traditi...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal vases. Each vase is raised by an elegant square base with a reeded wrap around ormolu band and sc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Neoclassical Style Pair of Malachite and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
This magnificent and impressive pair of neoclassical style vases is wrought from rich emerald green malachite and and exceptional gilt bronze mounts.
The vases are of ovoid form, ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Decorative Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian mid 19th century neo-classical st. decorative white Carrara and Sienna marble urns. Each urn is raised by a square Sienna marble base below the circular mott...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
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Marble
Antique Sculpture of a Man with Laurel Branch by E. Picault ca. 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique sculpture of a man with laurel branche by Emile Louis Picault (1839-1915) Paris.
Patinated metal. Belgian black marble base. France ca. 1900.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
2 Pairs of Neo-Classical Style Carved Chimera Form Candle Holders / Bookends
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of neo-classical style mythological carved wooden candle holders / bookends in the shape of chimeras holding a candle stick in one hand on stepped rectangular wooden bases wi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised on a Vert de Patricia marble hexagonal base below the fluted column ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Neoclassical Scagloiola and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and ormolu urn. The urn is raised by a square base below the mottled socle shaped pedestal support decorated with a fin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze tazza. The urn is raised on a Vert de Patricia marble hexagonal base below the fluted column support with patinated ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 3 Pc Roseville Pottery Donatello Jardiniere Vase Dish Flower Frog Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1910s set of three ceramic pieces by Roseville Pottery in the green and orange Putti cherub, Donatello pattern – flower frog, jardiniere / vase, and a shallow bowl.
Measur...
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1910s Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter or jardinière dates to the 1920s is i...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
18th Century Neoclassical Bronze & Polished Brass Wall Clock w/ Chime by Caron
By A. Caron
Located in New York, NY
This elegant wall clock was realized in Paris, France during the 18th century by the celebrated maker Caron. It offers an ovoid body with a circular polished brass chime with a starb...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Ruby Red Glass Urns with Portraits, Bohemia, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Both pieces show remarkable similarities (both in the quality of the color of the glass and of the decoration and in the lines of the same ones) with Bohemian red glass urns, especia...
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19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Doré Bronze French Neoclassical Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of French Second Empire candelabra exemplifies the grandeur and exuberance of this decorative era. Expertly crafted of doré bronze and white marble, these light...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Neo-Classic Style Marble Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in New York, NY
Italian neo-classic style (19th Cent) light brown marble bust of a Roman emperor mounted on a round plinth.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Italian Neo-Classic Terra-Cotta Busts
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian neo-classic style glazed terra-cotta busts of ladies emblematic of two of the four seasons (19th/early 20th Cent) (priced each).
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Italian Painted Roman Emperor Bust
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic style (19/20th Cent) faux painted composition bust of a Roman Emperor wearing a red toga and mounted on a black square base.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Plaster Bust of Diana of Versailles
Located in New York, NY
Plaster bust of Diana of Versailles, a statue of the Greek goddess Artemis.
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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Wedgwood Neoclassical Black Basalt Encaustic Enamel Amphora
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this stately Neoclassical amphora vase is comprised of black basalt — largely considered the pottery firm’s greatest innovation. Terra-cotta red and white encaus...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Round Ceramic Pink and Gold Pheasant Ashtray or Trinket Dish, Yoko Boeki Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small pink and gold ceramic ashtray or vide poche with a bird motif. A lovely decorative trinket dish or ashtray that will be gorgeous on a side table or dressing table. The porcel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Poseidon Bust
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic style cast bronze Poseidon bust with black metal stand (19th Cent).
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Leather 19th Century Fencing Mask on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavily Patinated 19th century leather Fencing mask. An extraordinary piece, with beautifully hand stitched leather, metal front grill and Padded fabric lined head piece - an origi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a lovely oval shaped base with fine fluted designs leading up the socl...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Imperial Porphyry and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and high quality Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry and ormolu urn. The exceptional solid Porphyry urn is raised by a square ormolu base with a r...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Baccarat style centerpiece with cut crystal central bowl supported on bronze basket stamped Baccarat France And Flanked by two female Sphinx figures and rai...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large Antique Continental Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic pair of continental giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. Offered antique gilt wood sconces are large scale, possibly Dutch and easily wired if desir...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1950s Neoclassical Bronze Italian Head of Ulysses Figure
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A bronze head of Ulysses from the original exhibited in the museum of Sperlonga in Italy. It's made in Naples in the second part of 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Silver Urns or Porta Palmas
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of 18th century neoclassical style Italian silver urns or Porta Palmas. This beautiful pair of Classic urns or garnitures are adorned with ram's heads. These would make...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Couple of Late 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Silvered Candlesticks
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great pair of carved wooden candleholders with beautiful warm patine of faded silver,
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Lalique Clear Crystal Small Aphrodite Sculpture
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique clear crystal small aphrodite nude sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position with her right hand over the same side shoulder and the left on...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Lght Torchere or Menorah
Located in Troy, NY
Imposing, unique Gilt Wood Torchere or Menorah of Palatial Proportions in an Egyptian Revival Design. The tripod base adorned with stylized Egyptian heads supporting a finely carved ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a rare Swedish Mora clock with exceptional crosshatch detail in the neoclassical style, circa 1810. Original face, clockworks, pendulum and weights. This clock has been clean...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable true pair of French 19th century neo-Classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each three arm candelabra lamp is raised by a rectangular ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical-style Terracotta Urns, 19th/20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lidded terracotta vases in classicist style, with white patina.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ettore Greco Bronze Nude Female Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ettore Greco bronze nude female sculpture, Italy, circa 1990s. Signed at base, see detail photo. Retains warm original patina. Comes with a Greco book from the gallery where the scul...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique McClelland Barclay Gilded Bronze Neoclassical Nude Figural Bust Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique McClelland Barclay bronze figurine in the shape of a neoclassically inspired female figure without arms or head, embedded in a half round base and gilded in bright gold.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid-Century Modern lidded Sgraffito style black ceramic pottery mantel urn with glazed accents by Alvino Bagni for Raymor Italy.
Alvino Bagni (1919-2000) for Raymor Import Co (Am...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Figural Cast Hard Stone Garden Statue, Cherub with Mirror, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A neoclassical figural garden sculpture offers cast hard stone statue of cherub with mirror in countryside setting, 20th century
Measures - 23.5'' H x 8'' W x 8'' D.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Neoclassical Figural Cast Hard Stone Garden Statue, Cherub with Grapes, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A neoclassical figural garden sculpture offers cast hard stone statue of cherub with grapes in countryside setting, 20th century
Measures - 24''H x 8''W x 8''D.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Neoclassical Figural Cast Hard Stone Garden Statue, Pensive Cherub, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A neoclassical figural garden sculpture offers cast hard stone statue of a cherub deep in thought in countryside setting, 20th century
Measures - 24'' H x 9.5'' W x 9.5'' D.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Neoclassical Polychromed Terra Cotta Sculpture Bust of Child, 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture offers polychromed terra cotta portrait bust of a child, c1910
Measures - 12.5'' H x 11'' W x 7'' D.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Candelabras Aux Victoires
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-slassical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Porphyry electrified candelabras Aux Victoires. Each candelab...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
English Parian Figurine of a Nude Figure of Adriadne Riding on Top of a Panther
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this spectacular nineteenth century English parian figure of Adriadne who is riding on top of a panther. As you can see from the pictures, this white parian figur...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Vase Decorated With Rams Heads & Lilies of the Valley
By Wedgwood
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this antique Wedgwood dark blue jasperware vase decorated with rams heads and lilies of the valley with a silver plated rim on top. This decoration is one of my f...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Tiger Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tiger sculpture in bronze
Royal Tiger Title
Green patina
Lauer foundry
Circa 1900
Country of Origin Argentina
Perfect Condition.
Category
Early 1900s South American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Rococo Style Rock Crystal & Gilt Bronze Six Lights Candelabras
Located in London, GB
A stunning and opulent Pair of large Rococo style Candelabras crafted from gilt rock crystal and gilt bronze and ovoid in form boasts of six lights raised on leafy scrolled ormolu br...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Landers, Frary & Clark Cast Iron Coffee Grinder/Mill
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large and heavy Landers, Frary & Clark cast iron coffee grinder#20 1/2. It has a bell shaped nickel hopper with a flat wood lid and two flywheels adorned in the center with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Music and Art, Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful gilt bronze maidens representing Music and Art.
Music holds a lyre, known for its use in Greek classical antiquity, in her left hand and is bringing her right h...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Palace Size First Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Rabiat, 1805
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of palace size gilt and patinated bronze Rouge Griotte marble candelabra by Claude-Francois Rabiat, circa 1805. Each with a classically draped figure of Winged Vi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
18th Century Neoclassical Dore and Patinated Bronze Two Light Putti Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of Dore and patinated bronze figural putti 18th century two light candelabra on original Saint Anne marble plinths. Each individually modelled as a classical youth holding ...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Italian Majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian Majolica or Maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins and shells. Large enough to accommodat...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. black Belgian marble and ormolu statues of Cleopatra and Semiramis, signed Bouret 1874. Each statue is raised by an eleg...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
