objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː 
/ ▸ noun (plural objets d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː /) a small decorative or artistic object, typically when regarded as a collectable item: there are quirky drawings and treasured objets d'art created by friends and colleagues.
– ORIGIN French, literally ‘object of art’.
EnglishOxford Dictionary of English
