Decorative Arts

Over the past few decades, decorative arts have been under the influence of various artistic styles. Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism are three distinct styles that defined 18th century European decorative art and continue to perform strongly with bidders registrations at decorative arts auctions on online auction sites reaching new levels for every sale.  

The Art Movements

Flourished from 1643 until the 1715s, the Baroque style attempted to appeal to the viewer’s emotions as well as their intellect. The Rococo style, however, was marked by the use of soft colors, scrolling curves, and counter curves that created a powerful sense of movement and delicacy. Similarly, the Neoclassicism style was famous throughout the early 19th century. At that time, Neoclassicism rejected a variety of influences on designs. 

Looking back, several of the past styles have managed to coexist in the decorative art scene. One of the greatest characteristics of 19th-century styles was Romanticism. The movement originated from the earliest historical style, particularly the medieval period, which opposed its predecessor, Neo-Classicalism. Romanticism is known to have glamorized the exotic. Decorative arts were under the influence of these historic styles. 

Buying Decorative Arts at Auction

Antique and Vintage decorative arts in Bidsquare comprise a large collection of applied arts, lamps & lighting from the early medieval periods to the early-mid 19th century, such as silver decor items , jewelry, ivories, enamels, bronzes, ceramics, glassware, semi-precious stonework, furniture, stained glass, candlesticks and rug. A variety of antique decorative arts can also be found for sale at online auctions of Bidsquare. The range available in antique decor art is vast and includes works by major designers, including Georg Jensen, William F. Mangels, Aristide Maillol, Jeune Homme, Gustave Bayol, Pablo Picasso are some of the artists featured at decorative arts auctions. Collectors, dealers, and antique professionals will find exceptional pieces of vintage decorative arts on sale at Bidsquare, which are made in Europe, America, and the Middle East.

Quick Facts on Decorative Arts 

  • The decorative arts often reflect the life of higher echelons that others imitate.
  • Decorative arts objects include ceramics, clothing, basketry, metalware, textiles, glassware, jewelry, furniture, and other similar goods.

 

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  • Fives-Lille Copper & Ceramic Vase Gustave De Bruyn
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    $1,400 - $1,600

    Fives-Lille Copper & Ceramic Vase Gustave De Bruyn

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    $1,400 - $1,600
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  • Signed Jim Dolan Man In Chair Sculpture c. 1970
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    $500 - $700

    Signed Jim Dolan Man In Chair Sculpture c. 1970

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    $500 - $700
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  • Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Ceramic Figurine
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    $600 - $800

    Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Ceramic Figurine

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    $600 - $800
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  • Anton Sir, Union, Dawson County Branding Iron-1930
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    Anton Sir, Union, Dawson County Branding Iron-1930

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  • Southeast Asian Bamboo Hand Woven Fishing Basket
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  • NRA "Unbearable Itch" Big Sky Carvers Sculpture
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    NRA "Unbearable Itch" Big Sky Carvers Sculpture

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  • N & Company Cast Iron U.S. Mailbox 1930-40s
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    N & Company Cast Iron U.S. Mailbox 1930-40s

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  • Bailey & Cooke Hanley Bon-Bon Dish c. 1870
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    Bailey & Cooke Hanley Bon-Bon Dish c. 1870

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  • Amphora-Werke Riessner Ceramic Vase 1900-1930s
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    Amphora-Werke Riessner Ceramic Vase 1900-1930s

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  • Five (5) Assorted East African Raffia Baskets
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    Five (5) Assorted East African Raffia Baskets

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  • Anton Sir, Union, Dawson County Branding Iron-1930
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    $500 - $1,000

    Anton Sir, Union, Dawson County Branding Iron-1930

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    $500 - $1,000
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  • Qing Era Solid Wood Hand Carved Dragon/Phoenix
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    Qing Era Solid Wood Hand Carved Dragon/Phoenix

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  • Two Italian Marked Silver Plated Fighting Chickens
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    Two Italian Marked Silver Plated Fighting Chickens

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  • Victorian Era Picture Frame, ca.1890s-1910s
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    $750 - $1,500

    Victorian Era Picture Frame, ca.1890s-1910s

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    $750 - $1,500
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  • Charles Ringer (1948) Steel Kinetic Sculpture 1987
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    $1,250 - $1,750

    Charles Ringer (1948) Steel Kinetic Sculpture 1987

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  • White Clad Simmons Hardware Co. Oak Ice Box
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    White Clad Simmons Hardware Co. Oak Ice Box

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  • Hand Painted Art Nouveau Austrian Porcelain Vase
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    $200 - $400

    Hand Painted Art Nouveau Austrian Porcelain Vase

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  • 1923 Armour Bronze Corp. Bronze Elephant Ashtray
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    $800 - $1,200

    1923 Armour Bronze Corp. Bronze Elephant Ashtray

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  • 2pc Decorative Metal Water Pitcher + Teapot
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  • 3pc Asian Blue Glazed Foo Dogs + Vase
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    3pc Asian Blue Glazed Foo Dogs + Vase

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  • Rosenthal Porcelain Bowl, Cobalt Blue and Gold
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    Rosenthal Porcelain Bowl, Cobalt Blue and Gold

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  • Rosenthal Pompadour Moss Rose Gravy Boat and Tureen
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    Rosenthal Pompadour Moss Rose Gravy Boat and Tureen

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  • 4pcs Glassware Vases and Dish and Ice Bucket
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    4pcs Glassware Vases and Dish and Ice Bucket

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  • 14pc Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Tsaikka Tea Glasses
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    14pc Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Tsaikka Tea Glasses

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  • Swarovski Crystal Figurine, Rhinoceros 117900
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    Swarovski Crystal Figurine, Rhinoceros 117900

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    $300 - $500

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  • Arne Jacobsen, 'Cylinda' Bar Set (4)
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    $700 - $900

    Arne Jacobsen, 'Cylinda' Bar Set (4)

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    $700 - $900
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  • Pablo Picasso, 'Sculpteurs, Modeles et Sculpture' Etching
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    $3,000 - $5,000

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  • Decorative, Vases (2)
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    $300 - $500

    Decorative, Vases (2)

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  • 11pc Wrought Aluminum Tray and Assorted Souvenir Spoons
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    $10 - $200

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  • Pair of Vintage Stone Horse Head Bookends
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    $10 - $200

    Pair of Vintage Stone Horse Head Bookends

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  • Wedgwood Black Jasperware Sacrifice Bowl
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    $10 - $200

    Wedgwood Black Jasperware Sacrifice Bowl

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    $10 - $200
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  • 3pc Porcelain Lidded Dish, Vase and Leaf Shaped Dish
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    $10 - $200

    3pc Porcelain Lidded Dish, Vase and Leaf Shaped Dish

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    $10 - $200

    6pc Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Valentine's Plates

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  • Cristal d'Arques Crystal Vase, Chatelet
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    $10 - $200

    Cristal d'Arques Crystal Vase, Chatelet

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    $10 - $200
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    $10 - $200

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    $10 - $200
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  • Jean Prouve Style, 'Jib' Lamp
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    $900 - $1,200

    Jean Prouve Style, 'Jib' Lamp

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    $900 - $1,200
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Arne Jacobsen, 'Visor' Floor Lamps (3)

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    $2,000 - $3,000
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  • Werkstatte Hagenauer, Sculpture
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    $300 - $500

    Werkstatte Hagenauer, Sculpture

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    $300 - $500
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    $200
  • Gaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural Foot
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Gaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural Foot

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    $2,000 - $3,000
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  • Bill Stumpf, Table Lamps (2)
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    $300 - $500

    Bill Stumpf, Table Lamps (2)

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    $300 - $500
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  • Barbour Sterling Oval Tray
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    $100 - $200

    Barbour Sterling Oval Tray

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    $100 - $200
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    $50
  • Large Italian 800 Silver Ewer by Luigi Genazzi
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    $400 - $600

    Large Italian 800 Silver Ewer by Luigi Genazzi

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    $400 - $600
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    $200
  • 52 Pc. Christofle Silver Plate Flatware
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    $500 - $800

    52 Pc. Christofle Silver Plate Flatware

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    $500 - $800
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    $250
  • Christofle Silverplate Tableware
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    $200 - $400

    Christofle Silverplate Tableware

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    $200 - $400
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    $100