Neoclassical
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English Late 19th Century Cast Stone Bird Bath
$1,895.0025.50"H x 23"W x 23"D
Dimensions: 25 ½” H x 23” W x 23” D
An sublime late 19th century English, cast stone bird bath for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio that both people and avian visitors can enjoy. The wide, shallow bowl rests on a fluted shaft widening into a square plinth base for stability. History and exposure to the elements have left an organic patina on the stone from colorful mosses and lichens that will only improve with time. The bowl and base can be separated for easier transportation and installation. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
Base: 11” square
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English 19th Century Cast Terracotta Column
$1,200.0029.75"H x 21"W x 20.75"D
Dimensions: 29 ¾” H x 21” W x 20 ¾” D
An infinitely useful English, late 19th century, painted terracotta pedestal for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio, uplifting a planter or sculptural element. The Corinthian-style column features a generous top surface over volutes that project from the corners. Its square, fluted shaft widens at the base for stability. History and exposure to the elements have left an organic patina from colorful mosses and lichens that will only improve with time; there are two hairline cracks on opposing sides which appear concentrated to the plinth. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
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English 19th Century Cast Stone Column
$1,200.0023.50"H x 17"W x 17"D
Dimensions: 23 ½” H x 17” W x 17” D
An infinitely useful English, late 19th century, cast stone pedestal for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio, uplifting a planter, sculpture, or armillary sphere. The column features a generous top surface over a fluted shaft that widens at the base for stability. History and exposure to the elements have left an organic patina on the stone from colorful mosses and lichens that will only improve with time. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
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French Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urn Planters
$5,600.0021.25"H x 16"W x 16"D
Dimensions: 21 ¼” H x 16” W x 16” D
An elegant pair of late 19th century French cast iron planters in the silhouette of “Medici urns”, displaying a Neoclassical taste that has been given a unique identity by way of a painted green finish over the metal. A rim of gadrooned motif flares out over the vessel which is decorated in a tight bouquet of wheat and scrolling ivy, widening into a gadrooned midsection. The slender foot is mounted on a square plinth base for stability. Note that one of the urns has received a professional repair by a welder just at the neck. The surfaces retain much of the teal-green paint which, by age and exposure, has patinated to areas of rusty oxidation and scattered wear. In the spirit of timeless French and English gardens,the urns bring historic charm and presence to any garden, patio, or interior. Sold as a pair. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
Base dimensions: 8 ¾” W x 8 ¾” D
Bowl depth: approximately 13 -
French 19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Urns on Stone Bases
$5,600.0033.50"H x 23"W x 23"D
Dimensions: 33 ½” H x 23” W x 23” D
A grand pair of late 19th century French cast iron “Medici urns” which display a Neoclassical taste in their profile that has been given a unique identity by way of a spruce green paint over the metal. A rim of egg & dart motif flares out over the wall of the flute, tapering into a gadrooned midsection. The slender foot is mounted on a thick, cast stone base for stability in a garden, patio, or interior. Their surfaces retain much of the green paint which has softened by age and exposure, patinated to areas of rusty oxidation and scattered wear. In the spirit of timeless French and English gardens, the urns bring historic charm and presence to any setting. Sold as a pair. Please view the detailed images as they are an essential part of the product description.
Base dimensions: 10 ½” W x 10 ½” D
Bowl depth: 19” -
French Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urns
$2,995.0024.50"H x 19"W x 19"D
Dimensions: 24 ½” H x 19” W x 19” D
An elegant pair of late 19th century French cast iron “Medici urns” which display a Neoclassical taste in their profile that has been given a unique identity by way of a painted verdigris finish over the metal. A rim of egg & dart motif flares out over the wall of the flute, tapering into a gadrooned midsection. The slender foot is mounted on a square plinth base for stability. Their surfaces retain much of the green paint which has softened by age and exposure, patinated to areas of rusty oxidation and scattered wear. In the spirit of timeless French and English gardens,the urns bring historic charm and presence to any garden, patio, or interior. Sold as a pair. Please view the detailed images as they are an essential part of the product description.
Base dimensions: 7 ¼” W x 7 ¼” D
Bowl depth: 15” -
Portuguese 19th Century Plaster Column
$3,250.0041.75"H x 13.50"W x 13.50"D
Dimensions: 41 ¾” H x 13 ½” W x 13 ½” D
A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century sculpted plaster column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus (the top surface) for elevating a plant or vase, accented by festoons that hang low to drape over the fluted pattern on the shaft. Note how time and exposure to the elements have left a tactile patina of craquelure and pitting . A square plinth base grounds the column for stability. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition of this dramatic pedestal.
Top surface: 11” diameter
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Portuguese Pair of 19th Century Carved Alabaster Urns
$5,500.0015.13"H x 14.38"W x 14.38"D
Dimensions: 15 ⅛” H x 14 ⅜” W x 14 ⅜” D
A pair of large, carved alabaster urns from Portugal (late 19th century) exhibiting all the worldly refinement and grandeur of the period. The urn forms have a light blush-tone and faint veining that gives organic character to their restrained decoration. Timeless motifs of fluted grooves around the rim and laurel leaves wrapping the thick vessel bowl are perfect for adding a touch of Neoclassical sophistication to your interior or patio. The dense but luminous stone is lightly patinated with flea bite chips and the inside appears slightly orange which would be covered by greenery. Enjoyable for both decorative and functional use, these urns are a perfect addition to any setting, offering a blend of history and cultivated style. Please view the detailed images.
Interior dimensions: 10 ⅝” diameter x 7” deep
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French 19th Century Petite Neoclassical Trumeau
$1,850.0026.38"H x 18.38"W x 2.25"D
Dimensions: 26 ⅜” H x 18 ⅜” W x 2 ¼” D
Fabulous Neoclassical inspired trumeau mirror from 19th century France with stylized motifs in parcel gilt. In the center of the frieze are two gilded, cherub-like figures wearing only swags of carefully draped fabric flanking a pedestal that lifts what appears to be an accumulation of flowers. Note that the character to the right side has lost its face and the void is filled with paint in an attempt to obscure that fact. The pair are flanked by lyres and vertically oriented laurel branches emanating from the top of the fluted columns to the left and right of the original mirror glass like a tabernacle-style mirror. The wood backing has been painted a dusky shade of blue–almost Prussian–that makes a nice complement to the gilt and the dark haze of foxing across the reflection. A line of foliate decoration extends across the bottom edge of the frame in between the two protective feet. Please view the detailed images to see more of this exciting trumeau mirror.
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French Pair of Giltwood & Marble Top Columns
$8,200.0041.50"H x 18.25"W x 18.25"D
Dimensions: 41 ½” H x 18 ¼” W x 18 ¼” D
A bold pair of French 19th century giltwood columns for Neoclassical beauty in any interior. Each radiant column is topped with a disc of green marble to elegantly elevate a plant or vase, accented with festoons wrapping the circumference that drape over fluted carvings on the shaft. Square plinth bases appear to be the same marble as the top surface however they have been meticulously faux-finished to capture the same shade of green as the true marble top and ribbons of veining. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition of these dramatic pedestals. Sold as a pair only.
Top surface: 11″ diameter
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French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
$1,295.0017"H x 23.75"W x 23.75"D
Dimensions: 17” H x 23 ¾” W x 23 ¾” D
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeless details–perfect for adding a touch of traditional sophistication to your interior or patio. Heavy, cast iron construction is designed to weather the elements, proven by the time-worn patina adding character and charm to the wide bowl. Ideal for both decorative and functional use, this urn is a perfect addition to any setting, offering a blend of history and cultivated style. Please view the detailed images.
Base: 9 ⅛” square
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French 20th Century Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
$1,100.0039.75"H x 12"W x 12"D
Dimensions: 39 ¾” H x 12” W x 12” D
A dazzling early 20th century French hand-carved natural alabaster pedestal, that glitters and glows in the light. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height, as well as vases or plants. The columnar silhouette is carved with intermittent ribs for a bit of texture against the monochromatic stone. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit many historic, traditional, and transitional house settings. Small areas of chips and flaking in the stone, please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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Pair of Heavy Brass Urn Table Lamps
$3,500.0029.63"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D
Dimensions: 29 ⅝” H x 19 ¾” W x 19 ¾” D
Exceptional pair of vintage brass table lamps in the style of Frederick Cooper and Stiffel, these footed urn bases have surprising weight behind their twisting design. The brass trophy form is wonderfully patinated to dark bronze with dappled verdigris of turquoise, accentuating the grooves from the twirling effect. Conical shades in champagne silk with rust-colored piping and gold interior are a fitting match. Each lamp uses two standard (Edison) bulbs, not included. Professionally cleaned and rewired for US electrical using UL-listed parts, ready to illuminate your interior. Sold as a pair.
Shade dimensions: 11 ½” H x 19 ¾” W (9 ¾” top diameter)
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French 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Table
$5,600.0043"H x 19.88"W x 15.63"D
Dimensions: 43” H x 19 ⅞” W x 15 ⅝” D
A distinct and stately Neoclassical gentleman’s dressing table from France, perhaps inspired by the influential English aesthete Beau Brummell whose high standards for personal appearance became legendary. Crafted from rich mahogany, the architectural design of the chest features a gray Turquin marble tray on top, elevated by carved and turned columns decorated with brass applications like inset stars. To the right of the frieze is a shallow drawer located by a tiny brass ring pull. At the back of the lower marble surface is a mirror, framed in mahogany, which can be raised to the top by sliding out the marble tray above and lifting the mirror panel by an attached ring. This curious and ingenious contraption is secured by a push button to release and guide the mirror back down. Three drawers in the lower body form a small chest to keep personal effects or grooming tools. Cleaned and polished with French paste wax to bring out the vanity’s distinctive features and excellent quality, such a sophisticated design could easily be displayed in living rooms as an occasional table or petite bar. Please view the detailed images.
Dimensions with mirror up: 58 ½” H
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French Pair of Massive Painted Columns
$6,500.00122"H x 19"W x 19"D
Dimensions: 122” H x 19” W x 19” D
Simply incredible pair of very tall French architectural columns, in the Ionic order. These Neoclassical wonders are crafted of wood and plaster, thickly painted white, the column’s magnificent capitals are carved in layers of pattern: four spiraling volutes mark the corners in between a row of egg & dart molding, with a foliate motif softening the transition from the volutes to the shaft. Fluting and fillets (the flat part in between the grooves) visually elongates the shaft–except at the middle where stylized carvings of a blooming reed spring up. Heavily patinated square bases support the columns and are without decoration. Installed as an architectural detail or simply as decor, the columns will make an impression anywhere. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
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19th Century Reproduction Farnese Hercules Statue
$2,200.0023.13"H x 8.63"W x 8"D
Dimensions: 23 ⅛ ” H x 8 ⅝” W x 8” D
A beautifully patinated 19th century European stone statue depicting the Farnese Hercules, which is an ancient statue of Hercules made by Glykon in the early third century AD – one of the most famous sculptures from antiquity. A muscular yet weary Hercules leans on his club which has the skin of the Nemean lion draped over it, he holds the golden apples stolen from Hesperides hidden behind his back, in his right hand. This piece is beautiful in color and is a timeless piece for interior or garden decoration. Be sure to view all the images to see its details and current condition.
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French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror
$6,500.0061.50"H x 87.38"W x 3.88"D
Dimensions: 61 ½” H x 87 ⅜” W x 3 ⅞” D
A gorgeous and massive French 19th century carved and painted gilt picture frame with new mirror plate. This hand-carved frame (which once housed a large painting) has now been repurposed into a fabulous Neoclassical style gilt mirror. Its beautiful details include wonderfully carved acanthus leaf corners and deep reeded pattern with thick inner trim and molded edges. A cartouche in the bottom center holds a plaque engraved “JEAN D’ESPOUY” which signifies that the frame originally held a work by artist Jean d’Espouy (1891-1921), a known French painter and watercolorist who appears in the collections of several major institutions around Paris. This lovely and lustrous framed mirror is a great decorative find that will command attention in any interior. Be sure to view all the images to get a closer look.
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French Limoges 54 Piece Black & Gold Service
$995.001"H x 10"W x 10"D
Dimensions: 1″H x 10″W x 10” D
A set of 54 pieces in an elegant Limoges porcelain dinner service with a French white finish accented by black and gold gilt Neoclassical patterned trim. Created in France during the 20th century, each piece in this set of porcelain plates and bowls is of excellent condition. Included are 24 dinner plates, 12 soup bowls, and 18 smaller or salad plates. With their gold gilt luster and lovely décor, this set of Limoges porcelain plates and bowls will bring their refined taste to any dining room! Be sure to view all the images to see the details. Sold as a set only.
This service consists of;
24 Dinner Plates – 10” D
12 Consomme Bowls – 9 ¼” D
18 Small Plates – 8 ⅝” D -
French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Mantel Mirror
$3,895.0063"H x 38.75"W x 3"D
Dimensions: 63” H x 38 ¾” W x 3” D
A fine French Louis XVI style mantel mirror hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. The ornately carved giltwood frame is in excellent condition and is richly patinated. The frame is embellished with several bands of ornate high relief moldings including ‘twisted rope’ at its outer edge and a ‘string of pearls’ around the original mirror plate which is in great condition with just a bit of foxing. A beautifully designed mirror that would add elegance and texture to any room either placed on a mantel or atop a console table. Be sure to view all the images to get a closer look at the details of this well made antique mirror.
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Modern Brass Column Lamp with Patterned Shade
$1,225.0032.5"H x 18"W x 18"D
Dimensions: 32-1/2″H x 18″W x 18″D
A handsome reproduction French Empire table lamp in brass forged into a Classical column form. The tall buffet lamp exhibits a warm and lustrous aura that is brilliant and refined, its unlacquered finish allows the metal to develop its own unique patina over time. The lamp is complemented by a new, handmade paper shade decorated in a rippling, scalloped pattern of fine gold lines on white background, secured on top by a brass finial. A dimmer switch on the socket controls a medium-base bulb. One in stock, available for reorder (price may vary). Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition and message us with any questions.
Shade: 12” H x 18” Diameter
Base: 5 ¼” square
