Neoclassical
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Swedish Vintage Pair of Tole Urns
$695.0015"H x 11.13"W x 11.13"D
Dimensions: 15 H x 11 ⅛” W x 11 ⅛” D
Swedish pair of tole urns, circa 1900 (very early 20th century) made of a lightweight metal that has been transformed by an ochre-orange paint. The proportions have the familiarity of a Neoclassical Florentine garden urn, with just a few stylized changes to keep the silhouette fresh and intriguing. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition as there are spots of verdigris and other expected patina. Sold as a pair.
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French Pair of Vintage Carved Marble Table Lamps
$1,400.0022"H x 13.50"W x 13.50"D
Dimensions: 22” H x 13 ½” W x 13 ½” D
A delightful pair of French, turn of the century (circa 1900) carved marble table lamps. The cream-white stone of the trophy form is accentuated by grooves from the twirling effect around the vessel, complemented by vintage lamp shades in pleated white silk and gray trim. Each lamp uses a standard (Edison) bulb, controlled by an in-line switch on the new braided cord. Professionally cleaned and rewired for US electrical using UL-listed parts, ready to illuminate your interior. View the detailed images to see more, and the current condition as there are small chips around the bases. Sold as a pair.
Shade dimensions: 9” H x 13 ½” W
Base dimensions: 3 ⅞” square -
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 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, Neoclassical 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 vessel bowl are perfect for adding a touch of traditional 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. 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.
Interior dimensions: 10 ⅝” diameter x 7” deep
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Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode
$5,200.0035.38"H x 46.25"W x 23.25"D
Dimensions: 35 ⅜” H x 46 ¼” W x 23 ¼” D
An extraordinary Italian walnut commode from the 19th century, Neoclassical in style, decorated with a graphic marquetry of dark/light woods that creates movement and definition over the exterior. The surface uses two, beautiful planks shaped to chamfered corners and outlined around the edges with a sawtooth pattern of inlay in contrasting light/dark tones. A case of five drawers includes two small drawers in the top row over three wider drawers all inlaid with a geometric design of elongated checkerboard strips of alternating blonde and dark woods. Each drawer opens by ring pull hardware; note the escutcheons are only decorative without an original key present. Chamfered front corners are inlaid with a very narrow triangle rising from the feet to end in a little diamond perhaps suggesting a candle or symbolizing an eternal flame. The side panels have inlaid designs complementary to those on the drawer fronts so from every perspective one can admire the visionary intentions of the maker even two centuries later. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this commode is ready to be enjoyed in your interior. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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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 Reproduction Plaster Wall Planters
$1,400.0020"H x 14.50"W x 11.50"D
Dimensions: 20” H x 14 ½” W x 11 ½” D
French, 20th century plaster reproduction wall-mounted planters of stylized Medusa figures–not with an abundance of snakes emanating from her head but a thick mane of acanthus. Spiraling volutes project from her crown as natural complement to the Neoclassical leaves cast in high-relief, framing the exposed face that is smooth and frozen with her penetrating gaze. A shallow cavity in the tops of the busts allow these wall decorations to double as planters for live or faux greenery. Note that one of the visages is patinated with rusty oxidation, please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
Interior Dimensions: 8” H x 9” W x 6 ½” D
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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 Pair of 20th Century Petite Cache Pots
$225.006.50"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D
Dimensions: 6 ½” H x 5 ¼” W x 5 ¼” D
Petite pair of French vintage (20th century) cast iron urns or cachepots. They are an ideal scale to fit into any space: a bookshelf, tabletop, buffet, or mixed into a collection. More substantial than they look, heavy cast iron material with a dark bronze patina is indoor-outdoor friendly to grace your patio table too. The short vessels feature an elegant scalloped edge with fluted walls, resting on a footed pedestal base hinting at Neoclassical style. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
Interior depth: 3 ½”
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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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French Vintage Onyx Pedestal with Brass Details
$2,650.0043"H x 13.38"W x 13.38"D
Dimensions: 43” H x 13 ⅜” W x 13 ⅜” D
A captivating vintage 20th century French hand-carved natural onyx pedestal, sculpted to reveal marbelized swirls of mocha, gray, and white–imparting texture to the smooth column. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height as well as vases or plants. As the profile of the column narrows at the top, the shaft is given definition–and a little surprise–by the addition of brass rings to separate it from the capital and base. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit any traditional, contemporary, or historic home. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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French Midcentury Modern Tiered Table-Shelf
$2,650.0025.88"H x 23.50"W x 15.75"D
Dimensions: 25 ⅞” H x 23 ½” W x 15 ¾” D
A dazzling side table or display shelf from mid-20th century France, in the style of Maison Baguès, crafted in brass and tinted mirror. The polished brass frame appears gilded, reflecting any ambient light off the thin, delicately fluted Neoclassical legs. The two shelves have been replaced with new, gold-tinted mirror glass to create a seamless and cohesive statement that exudes glamor while illuminating any decorative items placed on top. This resplendent occasional table is sure to delight in a multitude of interior tastes from maximalism to richly layered traditional. Please view the detailed images as there is some oxidation on the frame.
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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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English Vintage Toile Upholstered Screen
$1,685.0063.63"H x 54"W x 1.13"D
Dimensions: 63-5/8” H x 54” W x 1-1/8” D
Wrapped in a beautiful ochre and ivory Toile de Jouy fabric, this three-panel folding screen will be a delightful accent to customize your room. Use it to create a private area or section off your interior to suit your needs and maximize the functionality of your space. The beautifully colored upholstery has an 18th century Neoclassical theme, depicting a variety of figures within their intaglio-like scenes against a foliate background populated by little birds. Wonderful tape trim accents the fabric and each 18” wide panel is finished in a wood frame using brass hinges. Please view the detailed images to see more of this versatile folding screen.
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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 Vintage Candlestick Lamp with New Shade
$450.0022.25"H x 12"W x 12"D
Dimensions: 22 ¼” H x 12” W x 12” D
A lovely French vintage lamp made from a molded, bronzed metal candlestick base featuring elegant Neoclassical motifs. The round base measures 5” diameter to fit on nearly any surface like a small bedside table. Champagne colored silk outlined in a braided trim covers the (more recent) shade which makes a sophisticated profile in flared bell shape. Recently rewired for the US using UL listed parts adding a sleek braided cord. Make sure to view the detailed images of this unique vintage lamp.
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French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
$3,200.0054.75"H x 41"W x 2.63"D
Dimensions: 54 ¾” H x 41” W x 2 ⅝” D
A shimmering French gold gilt mantel mirror, hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. This classic mantel mirror is in excellent condition with its original mercury glass and sturdy wood backing. Elegant and refined with lustrous gold gilt and a richly patinated finish which has worn over time to show a bit of French red peeking through. The original mirror plate is in great condition with a bit of foxing and a glamorous sparkle of crystals along the bottom edge. Housed in an attractive molded and trimmed hand-carved frame, this mirror could be placed in a number of rooms in your home to bring in traditional French elegance and a bit of luxe. Be sure to view all the images for a closer look at the details.
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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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Brass Column Table Lamp
$995.0032.5"H x 14"W x 14"D
Dimensions: 32-1/2″H x 14″W x 14″D
A handsome brass reproduction table lamp in Classical (or Empire) column form with linen shade. The lamp is finished in a warm and lustrous rubbed brass finish that is brilliant and refined. The lamp includes a natural linen shade with brass ball finial and dimmer switch. We currently have three available. This lamp is available for reorder, please inquire for pricing.
