Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow allowed to put back objet d’art — on this? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MANTELPIECE

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The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = mantelpiece.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MANTELPIECE mean?

MANTELPIECE noun
  1. A shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace.

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