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La Vain

River landscape with mill, 1839 by Per Wickenberg (1812 - 1846)
Located in Gent, VOV
clientele and was able to obtain a larger studio on rue de la Bienfaisance in Paris. In 1838, he won a gold
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19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio Paris
Located in New York, NY
the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Sunset, an emblematic painting by Théodore Rousseau inspired by Barbizon
By Théodore Rousseau
Located in PARIS, FR
another, no less academic, master, the history painter Guillon-Lethière (1760-1832). In 1829 he vainly
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Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mahogany, Oil

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of
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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same
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20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Turquoise, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, ...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the
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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

"Ce Matin Avant l'Aurore, " Original Lithograph Genre Scene by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
temps de sommeiller ? De ton Papa c’est la fête, Fais lui quelque don flatteur En lui posant sur la
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1830s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
“Wire Shell” and “La Fonda” on these competition designs. Saarinen referred to them when he developed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Hand-colored Lithograph Signed Death Dark Imagery 1800's Historical Old Master
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Histoire Ancienne (Plate No. 49), La Mort de Sapho 2nd State (rare) Delteil #973" is a hand
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1840s Romantic Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Robert Macaire Banquier et Jure, " Original Lithograph by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and
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1830s Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Une Application Utile du Diamant Magnetiseur--Actualites" by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and
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1860s Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Robert Macaire Commis Voyageur, " Original Lithograph by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and subsequently with a bookseller. Having
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1830s Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Deux Ex Capacites de l'Ancien Regime-Profils Contemporains" by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
irresistible inclination towards the artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him
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1840s Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Le Nouveau Costume Des Cochers-Actualites, " Lithograph by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and
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1860s Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Caricatura Robert Macaire Negociant, " Lithograph by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
abandonne: En traites sur la maison Bertrand Wormspire et Cie……. un million. En une créance sur le
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1830s Victorian Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le Fiacre au Cheval Blanc, Pont St. Michel – Paris
By François Gall
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Deauville, Trouville, the Attic Salt Honfleur, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Nice, Cannes etc. … are also
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1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alexander Grant, Dans Mam'zelle Angot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ashton then created for him: as the capering halfwit Alain in La Fille mal gardée (1960), and Bottom the
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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19th Century Set of 2 Bavarian Black Forest Ebonised Picture Frames Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A beautifully carved set of two Bavarian ebonised picture frames elaborately carved in a charming traditional tree trunk design, held together with a cross-lap joint. Dating from the...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

French 19th Century Pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme Vases
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th French century pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme vases. An amazing pair of tall cylindrical bamboo vases decorated in Japanese Gold and Sil-ver Hiramaki-E Lacquer with Pa...
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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Japanese Big Pair Iris and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Iris and Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted i...
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20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rolex Submariner 116619
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner "Smurf" in 18k white gold. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. With box and booklets. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116619. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Ro...
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Submariner 116619
Rolex Submariner 116619
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Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Henry Wallace Methven "Impressionist Landscape" Water, Trees Summer Reflection
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Impressionist Landscape" is an exquisitely peaceful late summer scene along the banks of a quiet river. The dappling yellow and green leaves and the spots of blue...
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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ascension
By Russian School
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This rare early 19th Century 'Icon of the Ascension' has beautiful features rich colors and an uplifting scene with a classical composition. The original reposse' pot silver frame e...
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Early 19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ascension
H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.5 in
6.42ct No Heat Sapphire with Diamonds Ring Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning unheated sapphire with diamonds ring. Stamped “GRAFF” and GIA certified. *Not entirely sure if it is genuine Graff. The stamp is consistent with their stamps, as well as the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Huge 18th Century British Oil Painting Dusk Landscape Figures Boat & Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dusk Landscape British School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed painting: 32 x 41 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound condition
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18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Nocturnal Moonlit Seascape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist nocturnal seascape by John Rummell (1861 - 1942). Framed. Signed. Artist Bio: John Rummell (American, 1861-1942) was a noted landscape and portra...
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats off the Dutch coast
By Abraham Hulk the Elder
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Abraham Hulk Snr British, (1813-1897) Fishing Boats off the Dutch Coast Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 11.75 inches x 17.75 inches Size including frame: 21.25 inches x 27.25 inch...
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil painting, boats fishing on a misty morning by Robert Chalmers 1874.
Located in Uppingham, GB
Oil painting, boats fishing on a misty morning by Robert Chalmers 1874. Signed and dated by the artist. Canvas size: 69cm x 106cm, Framed size 87cm x 123cm Robert Chalmers, littl...
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1870s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze (Ormolu) and fitted-Baccarat crystal (cut-glass) twenty-six-light figural chandelier with five large cher...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711R Leather Strap 18k Rose Gold Box & Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference Number: 5711R Movement: Self-winding mechanical movement. Center sweep second hand. Jewels: 30 Caliber: 315 S C Case: 18kt rose gold case ...
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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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Portrait "I have good tobacco in my snuffbox", Yolande de la Rochefoucauld
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Portrait "J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabatière" (I have good tobacco in my snuffbox) - Yolande de la
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Rug, 20th Century, Art Deco Period by Edouard Benedictus
By Edouard Benedictus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
vaines, et l'oriente vers la chimie. Le jeune-Homme va étudier à Darmstadt, en Allemagne, sans pour
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large 19th Century French Oil Painting. Paris Salon 1845. Jean de la Fontaine.
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
– which depicts the denouement of the story of ‘Friar Philip’s Geese’ by Jean de la Fontaine – is signed
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1840s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Charles Baudelaire
Located in New York, NY
Portrait for "La Galerie Contemporaine" by Etienne Carjat. Woodburytype print with artist's
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1860s Portrait Photography

Materials

Paper

Vintage Andy Warhol photograph (Andy Warhol superstar Jackie Curtis)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
actress, Curtis debuted at the age of 17 in Tom Eyen's play Miss Neferititi Regrets produced in 1965 at La
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Types Praisiens L.D. 577, " original lithograph by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
towards the artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a
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1840s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of Marie Mancini Holding a String of Pearls, Old Master Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
17th and 18th century old master paintings. It was exhibited at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine and Die Erzählungen des Jean de La Fontaine
By Charles-Dominique-Joseph Eisen, Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Jean de La Fontaine
Located in valatie, NY
1.) Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine (The Fables of Jean de La Fontaine) Munich: Georg Müller
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Antique Early 19th Century German Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Andy Warhol photograph c.1980
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
actress, Curtis debuted at the age of 17 in Tom Eyen's play Miss Neferititi Regrets produced in 1965 at La
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

17th Century Huge French Old Master Painting Perseus on Pegasus with Andromeda
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
beautiful but vain queen, Cassiope; she maintained that her beauty, and that of her daughter Andromeda, was
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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bird Under The Sun Picasso Ceramic Madoura Ramie 174
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Thérèse Walter and fathered a daughter with her, named Maya. Marie-Thérèse lived in the vain hope that
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1950s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bird Under The Sun Ramie 174 Picasso Madoura Ceramic
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Thérèse Walter and fathered a daughter with her, named Maya. Marie-Thérèse lived in the vain hope that
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1950s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Maiden, titled "Virginie"
Located in Washington, DC
artificial, vain sentimentality of the French upper class on the eve of the French Revolution. Bernardin de
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Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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How Much is a La Vain?

A la vain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.