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Lady Reading A Book

Original Vintage Poster Frau Und Buch Lady Reading A Book Art Deco 22 March 1931
Located in London, GB
a young lady with fashionable short hair reading a book and leaning her head against her right hand
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Vintage 1930s German Posters

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Paper

Vintage White Porcelaine Statue Of Reading Lady, Jihokera 1960s
By Jihokera
Located in Zohor, SK
visible on the bottom. The statue is in a white, glazed porcelaine. It shows a lady reading a book. The
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
By LeRoy
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
an engine-turned column with a celestial globe on top on the left and an elegant lady reading a book
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Bronze Lady, Marble Base 'The book Lady'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine detailed bronze casting of an elegant lady in full dress reading a book. Hence the title is
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1990s North American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by a. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
the bank is that of a nicely dressed older lady seated in a chair reading a book. The bank is in all
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Vintage 1910s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Pottery

Empire Mantel Clock with reading young lady, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
young lady sitting on a Klismos chair and reading a book. Her feet rest on a stool and a lute leans
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Entitled "Lady Reading" by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
night dress reading a book, her dress lifting to reveal her beautiful body. The bronze exhibiting
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20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century French Carved Marble Statue of Young Girl Seated and Reading
Located in Dallas, TX
on a rock stool, and reading a book. One hand holds the book steady while the other follows the lines
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Lady by Marco Zanuso Italy 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
will meet all your needs - relaxing, reading a book with a cup of coffee, or watching your favourite
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Maternal Instruction in the 15th Century: A Noblewoman Teaching a Child, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
"Dame de la Fin du XV Siècle" (Lady of the Late 15th Century) Description: This is a hand-colored
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Archie Gunn, Untitled Portrait of a Debutante, Oil on Canvas
Located in Doylestown, PA
lady with auburn hair presented in profile view reading Social Register of New York book, 1918. Housed
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint, Linen, Wood

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Learn To Ski Read Music Don't Drink Playing Cards
Located in London, GB
furthering knowledge and education depicted by a man reading a book in the centre, and through music depicted
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Vintage 1970s Russian Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Propaganda Poster Soviet Man Is Master Creator Industry Science
Located in London, GB
book and standing behind the State Emblem of the Soviet Union with a lady holding flowers and a worker
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Vintage 1970s Russian Posters

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Paper

Charming Pair of Austrian 19th Century Polychromed Majolica Wall Sculptures
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a traditional cap with his arms extended forward as if it was reading a book or a newspaper. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Majolica

IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs
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Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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1985 David Hockney - Galerie Claude Bernard Original Vintage Poster
By David Hockney
Located in Winchester, GB
This wonderful poster promotes the David Hockney exhibition "David Hockney Images et pensées pour le magazine Vogue" or "David Hockney Images and Thoughts for Vogue Magazine" at the ...
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Vintage 1980s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original 1992 Barcelona Olympic Poster Designed by Jean-Michel Folon
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in London, GB
Jean-Michel Folon (1 March 1934 – 20 October 2005) was a Belgian artist, illustrator, painter, and sculptor The first exhibition of his watercolors was in New York in 1969 in the ...
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1990s Belgian Modern Posters

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Paper

Day's End, Dutch, Romantic School, Luminous Harbor Scene
By Johannes Hilverdink
Located in Wiscasset, ME
The Dutch artist Johannes Hilverdink was born in 1813 in Groningen. He was a watercolorist, lithographer, painter, draftsman, pastelist and graphic artist. He was the son of the acto...
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

Joan Miro Sculptures Lithographic Poster Galerie Maeght - France 1970s
By Joan Miró
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Joan Mirò - Sculptures is a lithographic poster realized period 1970s Occasion of one of his exhibitions at Galerie Maeght. Offset and Lithograph. Very Good conditions.
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Saul Steinberg Dessins Recent Drawings
By Saul Steinberg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster for the Recent Drawings by Steinberg held at Galerie Maeght Paris in April and May 1953 - Dessins recents de Steinberg - featuring an architect...
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker who specializes in maintaining museums. The e...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Standing Figure
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Tom Cramer (b.1960). Standing Figure, 1988. Carved wood and polymer paint. Measures 11.5 inches high. Excellent condition. Signed and dated under base. Tom Cramer is an American ar...
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Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Latex

Standing Figure
Standing Figure
H 11.5 in W 2.38 in D 1.75 in
Louis VALLET (1856-1940) Side-saddle horse rider, watercolour, signed 1895
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Louis VALLET (1856-1940) Side-saddle lady rider jumping a fence. The rider wearing period dress with a white polka dot veil. Watercolour signed and dated lower right - 1895. Size: 38...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Vintage Robert Rauschenberg Saint Louis Symphony Exhibition Poster, France, 1968
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Robert Rauschenberg France, 1968 “Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra” Vintage exhibition poster. Measures: H 77 x W 66 x D 1.5 cm.
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Vintage 1960s French Posters

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Paper

Rare Exhibition Poster Pierre Sala Signed
By Pierre Sala
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pierre Sala created contemporary art furniture. This rare poster is signed by Sala and photograph by Alain Dovifat. Unframed and will be rolled in a tube for shipping. Post modern Me...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Posters

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Paper

Rare Exhibition Poster Pierre Sala Signed
Rare Exhibition Poster Pierre Sala Signed
H 24.25 in W 16.25 in D 0.01 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Arms Out" by Josef Lorenzl
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted giltand enamel bronze figure of a young energetic beauty in a balanced dancing pose with a scarf draped around her midriff. The...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Onyx, Bronze

Round carved wooden box with its key - Beethoven profile medallion - 19th centur
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Louis XVI style carved wooden jewelry treasure box. The wood is carved in relief with foliage decoration all around, and the profile of Beethoven is very nicely and finely carved on ...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Bauhaus Chicago Illinois Herbert Bayer
By Herbert Bayer
Located in London, GB
Original vintage exhibition poster for 50 Years Bauhaus held from 25 August to 26 September 1969 held at the S.R. Crown Hall Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago (IIT Illinois Te...
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Vintage 1960s German Posters

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Paper

Louis XVI grey marble mantel clock by Cellier
By Cellier A Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The grey marble columns rise from square plinths, embellished with gilt bronze heraldic devices, topped with two almost identical celestial globes. The plinths are each surmounted by...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Picasso Drawings Galerie Louise Leiris
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
Original vintage art exhibition poster for Picasso Dessins 1966-1967 Drawings at the Galerie Louise Leiris 47 Rue de Monceau Paris VIII held from 28 February to 23 March 1968 featuri...
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Vintage 1960s French Posters

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Paper

Bronze Plaque by Artur Loewental
By Artur Immanuel Loewental
Located in London, GB
A 1930s bronze plaque of a woman in profile by the German sculptor Artur Imanuel Loewental mounted on a mahogany board with stand. Diameter of bronze 7 inches - 17 cm. Marked: A.LOE...
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Vintage 1930s German Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Plaque by Artur Loewental
Bronze Plaque by Artur Loewental
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

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Good Read Oil Albert Gilbert Lady in Long Dress Reading Book in Bedroom Carved
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Albert Gilbert (1819-1880) was a fine quality Belgian painter of historical and domestic genre scenes, exhibited Brussels. All of the items that we advertise for sale have been a...
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Paintings

Early 20th Century Art Deco Oil on Canvas Young Woman Reading
By Manuel De Azpiroz
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Art Deco - Art Nouveau oil on canvas depicting a young woman reading a book. Attributed to Manuel
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Paintings

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Canvas

Early 1900s Suffragette Poster, Medal, Song Book and Related Material
Located in By, GB
founded 1900" The reverse reading "Lady Warwick Hostel founded 1898" A News of the Guild
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Early 20th Century Posters

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Metal

Arflex Regent Lounge Chair design Marco Zanuso 1960 Leather Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Jersey City, NJ
exclusive Interior Design Project, earning its spot in the coveted limited edition Beta Publishing Book
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Bronze Antique Elegant Lady Reading a Book, Late 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful lady holding a book. Great Patina finish, signed by the artist in (Art Nouveau design) has
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed R. Bernardi Praga
Located in Dallas, TX
lady reading a book one hand holding her head. The sculpture is well done with wonderful details
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Busts

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Marble

Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Lady with Books by Stefan Dakon Model 7561
By Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Goldscheider Vienna most lovely rarest Art Deco figurine: Lady Reading A Book Designed by Stefan
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Royal Dux Bohemia Large Porcelain Sculpture, 1900s
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Large and elegant enamelled procelain sculpture depicting a lady reading a book. Great
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Goldscheider Vienna Seated Reading Young Lady on Book Base by Dakon, circa 1936
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
pedestal, reading a book, which she is holding on her knees in front of her. Artist's signature 'Dakon' on
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Original Vintage Poster Und Ein Buch And A Book Reading Summer Beach Holiday
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster promoting reading on holiday - und ein buch / and a book
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Vintage 1960s German Posters

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Paper

Pair of Late 19th Century Gouaches on Paper by Conrad Kiesel
Located in Chicago, IL
lady reading a book in a library. Her pale skin contrasts beautifully with the dark browns that fill
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Paintings

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Wood, Glass, Paint, Paper

Original Vintage Poster Rikola Bucher Book Advertising Countryside Lake Painting
Located in London, GB
a lady relaxing in a red and white checked dress lying under a tree and reading a book with a
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Rationing Runaway Prices USA Victory Economy Plan
Located in London, GB
food in her arms, and a ration book in her gloved hand with a newspaper headline above reading Top
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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

Meissen Pair of Child Rococo Figurines Model C28 by Acier, circa 1850
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
right hand & Boy Reading a Book MANUFACTORY: MEISSEN DATING: 19th century / made circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Watercolour Edwardian Knife Grinder by John Berry Mid-20th Century
By John Berry
Located in London, GB
the Duke of Edinburgh (for the Royal Artillery Regiment) and Lady Astor. Berry also provided a service
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Vintage 1950s British Paintings

Vintage Large Watercolor by John Berry of Rumpelstiltskin, Mid-20th Century
By John Berry
Located in London, GB
Regiment) and Lady Astor. Berry also provided a service for customers at Harrods, who would drop off
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Vintage 1960s British Paintings

Antique French 19th Century Equestrian Horse Fair Etching by Rosa Bonheur 36"
By Rosa Bonheur
Located in Dayton, OH
child who enjoyed sketching as soon as she could hold a pencil, but initially struggled with reading and
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Prints

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Paper

Josef Lorenzl Pair of Bronze Bookends, Naked Lady, Austria, 1920
By Josef Lorenzl
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
original dark brown patina. It´s a naked lady reading a book. Both figures are signed Lorenzl and stamped
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Oil on Panel, Female Figures Reading
Located in Bridgeport, CT
looks at what the second lady is reading. She is seated at a desk and wears a black dress with lace
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Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Revival Paintings

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Wood

Antique Oil on Panel, Female Figures Reading
Antique Oil on Panel, Female Figures Reading
H 34.5 in W 30.25 in D 3.75 in
Eastlake Victorian Récamier Daybed Chaise Fainting Couch
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Topeka, KS
that its purpose was to provide a lady wearing those tightly bound corsets a place to fain a lady-like
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Seaside Watercolor by John Berry, Mid-20th Century
By John Berry
Located in London, GB
Regiment) and Lady Astor. Berry also provided a service for customers at Harrods, who would drop off
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Vintage 1950s British Paintings

Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine of a Lady Reading a Book
By Royal Dux
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau Royal Dux porcelain figurine of a lady reading a book, early 20th century, Czech
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

A French Louis XVI ormolu and marble sculptural mantel clock, circa 1770
By Jean-Baptiste-André Furet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
on a bell. The substantial marble case with a seated classical lady reading a book and throughout
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Goldsheider Art Deco Figure Of A Stylish Young Lady Reading Her Book
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Figure of a Young Lady sat upon a Book Case by Goldscheider, A Model by Dakon, Model
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Jules Faivre Interior Painting of Lady Reading a Paper
Located in Houston, TX
Oil on board is a Lady Reading a Newspaper in a very handsome carved frame. Colors are of a soft
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Paintings

George III Lady’s Burr Yew and Satinwood Work Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
compartments, a writing slide, and an adjustable reading slope. Decorated with burr yew panels, purple heart
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Antique 1790s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew

A six-panel Japanese screens (byobu)
Located in Winter Park, FL
man reading aloud from a book; at center an old man and a boy carrying a basket, as a pair of mandarin
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink

Moana Hotel Swimsuit, Circa 1910
By Gantner and Mattern Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moana Hotel, known as "the first lady of the sea", was built in the 1890s. It was the first
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Moana Hotel Swimsuit, Circa 1910
Moana Hotel Swimsuit, Circa 1910
H 44 in W 30 in D 2.75 in
Ormolu and Green Marble French Empire Mantel Clock, circa 1810
Located in Brussels, BE
Ormolu and green marble French Empire mantel clock representing a lady reading a book. Early 19th
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Lady Reading A Book For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lady reading a book available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, ceramic and metal, every lady reading a book was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lady reading a book, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A lady reading a book, designed in the Art Nouveau, Baroque or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Lady Reading A Book?

Prices for a lady reading a book start at $265 and top out at $12,091 with the average selling for $1,250.
Questions About Lady Reading A Book
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The last four digits on a Lady Dior date code indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the month, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1128, that would mean the time of manufacture was December 2018. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.