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Golden Boys Book Cover
Golden Boys Book Cover

Golden Boys Book Cover

By Mead Schaeffer

Located in Fort Washington, PA

" Men depicted in a winter scene, used as a book cover for Golden Boys.

Category

1920s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Wolves of the Dawn" Book Cover
"Wolves of the Dawn" Book Cover

"Wolves of the Dawn" Book Cover

By Louis S. Glanzman

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Dawn" Book Cover by William Sarabande

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Book Covers

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century
Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Persian paint decorated, lacquered and gilt book cover inset in silk wrapped mat with gilt frame

Category

19th Century Persian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Silk, Paint

Exceptional 14thC Carved Tibetan Book Cover. Superb Central Figure
Exceptional 14thC Carved Tibetan Book Cover. Superb Central Figure

Exceptional 14thC Carved Tibetan Book Cover. Superb Central Figure

Located in Ukiah, CA

14th Century Tibetan Book Cover — Superb and Extremely Rare Example. A remarkable early Tibetan

Category

15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Other Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

In Evening Bells, Front Book Cover
In Evening Bells, Front Book Cover

In Evening Bells, Front Book Cover

By Edmund Ward

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left

Category

1920s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Oil, Board

In Evening Bells, Back Book Cover
In Evening Bells, Back Book Cover

In Evening Bells, Back Book Cover

By Edmund Ward

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: 1923 Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions 24.50" x 25.50" Signature: Signed Lower Left

Category

1920s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Board, Oil

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Enamel Match Book Cover with 'MAS' Monogram
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Enamel Match Book Cover with 'MAS' Monogram

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Enamel Match Book Cover with 'MAS' Monogram

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed match book cover with enamel decoration. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet & Leather Book Cover c.1890
Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet & Leather Book Cover c.1890

Antique 19th Century Russian Solid Silver, Velvet & Leather Book Cover c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Russian solid silver book cover, featuring velvet and leather. The front is

Category

19th Century Russian Other Antique Book Covers

Materials

Silver

"Cubist Goblet, Rose & Lute", Rare Art Deco Book Cover by Reinoso for Printemps
"Cubist Goblet, Rose & Lute", Rare Art Deco Book Cover by Reinoso for Printemps

"Cubist Goblet, Rose & Lute", Rare Art Deco Book Cover by Reinoso for Printemps

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A gorgeous example of Cubist-Art Deco design, this 19th century book was given a new cover and end

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century

Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior

Category

15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Tibetan Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

1930s Concealed Guilloché Brass Box - in the shape of a Book
1930s Concealed Guilloché Brass Box - in the shape of a Book

1930s Concealed Guilloché Brass Box - in the shape of a Book

Located in Esbjerg, DK

/close mechanics and its 'book cover' /sides features intricate machine guillochage - characteristic for

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Early 20th Century Black Forest Nutcracker With Book
Antique Hand Carved Early 20th Century Black Forest Nutcracker With Book

Antique Hand Carved Early 20th Century Black Forest Nutcracker With Book

Located in San Diego, CA

! The book cover and sleeve have minor imperfections but the pages are in excellent condition. #9005

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor
English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor

English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

to reveal a book covered interior. An excellent decorative addition to any bedroom!

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Carpet
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Carpet

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This well-woven NW Persian city carpet shows the classic “book cover” medallion and corners layout

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Bookcover Field
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Bookcover Field

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Bookcover Field

Located in New York, NY

The rusty-brown layered 'book cover' field of this NW Persian town workshop carpet displays a dense

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool

Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case
Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case

Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case

Located in Point Richmond, CA

and lacquer book covers. Wood coated with lacquer, twelve lines to each leaf written in Pali script in

Category

Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Antique Book Covers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 3'4'' x 5'2''
Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 3'4'' x 5'2''

Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 3'4'' x 5'2''

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

W 3.4 in L 5.2 in

Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 3'4'' x 5'2''

Located in New York, NY

the antique "Hajji Jalili" manner with a "book cover" layout, abrashed coral open subfield, multi

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'3'' x 6'2''
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'3'' x 6'2''

Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'3'' x 6'2''

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 4.3 in L 6.2 in

Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'3'' x 6'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'3'' x 6'2''. This “book-cover” patterned Tabriz scatter shows a

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

give a “book cover” look to the whole. The red border features many-petalled blue rosettes among a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Young Golfer Figurative
Early 20th Century Young Golfer Figurative

Early 20th Century Young Golfer Figurative

By Margaret Neilson

Located in Soquel, CA

The Century magazines. Armstrong was an important woman book cover designer and with writer J.J

Category

1920s Realist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian
Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian

Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Montesquieu. First published in 1734, and further revised in 1748 by Montesquieu, the book covers the period

Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Antique Doroksh Rug 12' x 15'6''
Antique Doroksh Rug 12' x 15'6''

Antique Doroksh Rug 12' x 15'6''

$5,200Sale Price|76% Off

W 144 in L 186 in

Antique Doroksh Rug 12' x 15'6''

Located in New York, NY

style, the abrashed rusty red madder open field in the general "book cover" style, is centred by a tall

Category

1920s Persian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool, Cotton

The Faithful Companion
The Faithful Companion

The Faithful Companion

By Sidney Harry Riesenberg

Located in New York, NY

illustrations for book covers, magazines, and for oil paintings of diverse subjects. He retired from his

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"South Seas Stories", Bold Art Deco Maquette for Jack London Collection, 1920s
"South Seas Stories", Bold Art Deco Maquette for Jack London Collection, 1920s

"South Seas Stories", Bold Art Deco Maquette for Jack London Collection, 1920s

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in

"South Seas Stories", Bold Art Deco Maquette for Jack London Collection, 1920s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

maquette for a book cover was painted in the late 1920s by a promising artist -- Helene Haase -- for a

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paint

Antique Mohtashem Kashan Rug
Antique Mohtashem Kashan Rug

Antique Mohtashem Kashan Rug

$26,180

W 51 in L 80 in

Antique Mohtashem Kashan Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Concentric center medallions atop a covered field with classic book cover field overlays loosely

Category

1920s Persian Kashan Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool, Cotton

FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !
FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !

FISCHEL. Modes and Manners of the Nineteenth Century. IN COSWAY BINDINGS !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

book illuminator known for her miniature portraits on book covers and fore-edge paintings. She worked

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Book Covers

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestals, style Jacques Gruber, Carved Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestals, style Jacques Gruber, Carved Mahogany

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pedestals, style Jacques Gruber, Carved Mahogany

Located in Vigonza, Padua

some decorations for Daum, some furniture for Majorelle and book covers for René Wiener. In 1897, he

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew "Tephilath of Israel" w/ Carved Bone Cover
Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew "Tephilath of Israel" w/ Carved Bone Cover

Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew "Tephilath of Israel" w/ Carved Bone Cover

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique prayer book in Hebrew ("Tephilath Israel" meaning "Prayer of Israel") published in Vienna

Category

1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Brass

Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936
Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936

Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936

$944Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.04 in W 7.09 in D 9.26 in

Aleksandr Rodchenko Constructivist Photograph Gelatin silver print 1936

By László Moholy-Nagy, Man Ray, Lucia Moholy-Nagy

Located in Brussels, Brussels

striking propaganda posters and book covers, collaborating closely with poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. His work

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Bauhaus Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Antique Senneh Kilim Senna Rug Wool Caucasia Sine Persian Kurdish Carpet
Antique Senneh Kilim Senna Rug Wool Caucasia Sine Persian Kurdish Carpet

Antique Senneh Kilim Senna Rug Wool Caucasia Sine Persian Kurdish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

motif that emulated Safavid medallion book cover designs and the popular nineteenth-century Boteh

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !
SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !

SYMONDS. Wine, Women, and Song. LIMITED TO 50 COPIES IN A FINE COSWAY BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

, 1849-1940), a British book illuminator known for her miniature portraits on book covers and fore-edge

Category

1880s British Antique Book Covers

Materials

Leather

Equestrian Book, Modern Practical Farriery
Equestrian Book, Modern Practical Farriery

Equestrian Book, Modern Practical Farriery

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

treat a horse in health and disease, etc. The book also covers the diseases and management of cattle

Category

1890s British Sporting Art Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Large Painting Of Anna Maria Borghese by Vittorio Matteo Corcos
Large Painting Of Anna Maria Borghese by Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Large Painting Of Anna Maria Borghese by Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Located in Norwood, NJ

, posters, and book covers. In 1880, the artist established himself in the Parisian art scene, falling into

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Secessionist Pair of panels "Demeter" Georg Klimt ca. 1900  Art Nouveau
Secessionist Pair of panels "Demeter" Georg Klimt ca. 1900  Art Nouveau

Secessionist Pair of panels "Demeter" Georg Klimt ca. 1900 Art Nouveau

By Georg Klimt

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

include everyday objects such as book covers, furniture applications and clock hands, his true genius is

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Copper

Secessionist panel "The source"  Georg Klimt ca. 1900
Secessionist panel "The source"  Georg Klimt ca. 1900

Secessionist panel "The source" Georg Klimt ca. 1900

$38,984

H 22.45 in W 11.42 in D 0.2 in

Secessionist panel "The source" Georg Klimt ca. 1900

By Georg Klimt

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

everyday objects such as book covers, furniture applications and clock hands, his true genius is revealed

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Copper

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box

$1,595

H 5.1 in W 29.1 in D 23.6 in

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box

Located in High Point, NC

the texture of oak. The front cover of the book lifts apart to reveal a shallow compartment, perfect

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Book Covers

Materials

Metal

Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305
Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305

Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305

By Derby

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Depicting a Shakespeare that leans onto a book-covered plinth with his hand supporting his chin. His other

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique Book Covers

Materials

Porcelain

Rowing Figure in an Eerie Landscape, 1929
Rowing Figure in an Eerie Landscape, 1929

Rowing Figure in an Eerie Landscape, 1929

Located in Stockholm, SE

poster competition, he launched a successful career in illustration, designing book covers and film

Category

1920s Symbolist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Early 19th Century German Silver Book Binding
Early 19th Century German Silver Book Binding

Early 19th Century German Silver Book Binding

$8,950

H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in

Early 19th Century German Silver Book Binding

Located in New York, NY

Handmade German silver book binding, circa 1804. Both covers pierced and chased with foliate

Category

Early 1800s German Antique Book Covers

Materials

Silver

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Intaglios by Pietro Paoletti

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

deep blue background between two handsome covers. The faux book spine reads 'Pompeo Mastrozzi' and

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Book Covers

Materials

Plaster

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Book Locket Pendant with Onyx Hand
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Book Locket Pendant with Onyx Hand

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Book Locket Pendant with Onyx Hand

Located in Rotterdam, NL

in the form of an ornately detailed book. The front cover is richly decorated with an intricate

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Book Containing 47 Photographs Across Syria, Egypt & More C. 1875 Felix Bonfils?
Book Containing 47 Photographs Across Syria, Egypt & More C. 1875 Felix Bonfils?

Book Containing 47 Photographs Across Syria, Egypt & More C. 1875 Felix Bonfils?

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8.175 in W 10.875 in D 5 in

Book Containing 47 Photographs Across Syria, Egypt & More C. 1875 Felix Bonfils?

By Félix Bonfils

Located in Atlanta, GA

archives around the world. This collection was at one point in a bound book - but the cover and back side

Category

19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

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Book cover: Gryphon with Floral Roundels
Book cover: Gryphon with Floral Roundels

Book cover: Gryphon with Floral Roundels

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 27.5 in D 2 in

Book cover: Gryphon with Floral Roundels

Located in New York, NY

Large book cover for Buddhist "pecha" style scriptural text. Scrolling floral design surrounding

Category

18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

Sutra (prayer book) cover, India, 19th century
Sutra (prayer book) cover, India, 19th century

Sutra (prayer book) cover, India, 19th century

Located in New York, NY

Sutra (prayer book) cover, India, 19th century

Category

18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Book Covers

A Decorative Tibetan Book Cover with Double Diamond Motif
A Decorative Tibetan Book Cover with Double Diamond Motif

A Decorative Tibetan Book Cover with Double Diamond Motif

Unavailable

H 11.25 in W 28.75 in D 1.35 in

A Decorative Tibetan Book Cover with Double Diamond Motif

Located in New York, NY

A single-sided “book cover” for a precious text or “pecha” (rectangular loose-leaved pages stacked

Category

18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

Manuscript Book Cover
Manuscript Book Cover

Manuscript Book Cover

Unavailable

H 2 in W 30.5 in D 11.5 in

Manuscript Book Cover

Located in New York, NY

Carved, painted wooden manuscript cover from Western Tibet.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Book Covers

Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century
Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century

Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 16 in

Indian Sutra Cover, 18th century

Located in New York, NY

Sutra (prayer book)cover, India, 18th century

Category

18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Book Covers

French Oak Book Press
French Oak Book Press

French Oak Book Press

Unavailable

H 56 in W 32 in D 20 in

French Oak Book Press

Located in Carson City, NV

book's cover to the inside paper of the book. The press would serve as a novel decoration to a person

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Oak

Repertoire du Gout Moderne - Book, 1929 - Levy
Repertoire du Gout Moderne - Book, 1929 - Levy

Repertoire du Gout Moderne - Book, 1929 - Levy

By Albert Levy

Located in Montreal, QU

Deco design, and includes interiors, designs for furniture, lamps, book covers, carpets - in short, it

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Covers

The Epicurean by Charles Ranhofer, Chef Delmonico’s NYC
The Epicurean by Charles Ranhofer, Chef Delmonico’s NYC

The Epicurean by Charles Ranhofer, Chef Delmonico’s NYC

Unavailable

H 11.13 in W 8.25 in D 3.75 in

The Epicurean by Charles Ranhofer, Chef Delmonico’s NYC

Located in Hudson, NY

copyrighted by his wife Rose in 1920. Delmonico's opened in 1820, serving European fine dining. The book

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Book Covers

French Accountancy Books, late 19th Century.
French Accountancy Books, late 19th Century.

French Accountancy Books, late 19th Century.

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 5.52 in D 15.75 in

French Accountancy Books, late 19th Century.

Located in Zurich, CH

. Including industrials, vineries, senators, restaurants, colonels, bankers, etc, etc. The book covers are in

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Early English Sporting Prints by Richard Blome, Late 17th Century
Set of Four Early English Sporting Prints by Richard Blome, Late 17th Century

Set of Four Early English Sporting Prints by Richard Blome, Late 17th Century

By Richard Blome

Located in Charlottesville, VA

of the book covered the “Liberal Arts and Sciences,” agriculture and other other outdoor pursuits

Category

Late 17th Century English Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Original Art Deco Watercolor by Samuel 'Mommie' Schwarz
Original Art Deco Watercolor by Samuel 'Mommie' Schwarz

Original Art Deco Watercolor by Samuel 'Mommie' Schwarz

By Samuel L. (Mommie) Schwarz

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Schwarz earned his living by making brochures, book covers, illustrations and advertisement posters. He

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Still life with cauliflower and shallots
Still life with cauliflower and shallots

Still life with cauliflower and shallots

By Wilhelm Christian Georg Rueter

Located in Ede, NL

St. Peter’s church in Leiden. He also developed ex-libris labels, postage stamps and book covers

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, Art Deco Watercolor 1920s
Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, Art Deco Watercolor 1920s

Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, Art Deco Watercolor 1920s

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 0.04 in

Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, Art Deco Watercolor 1920s

By Samuel L. (Mommie) Schwarz

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Schwarz earned his living by making brochures, book covers, illustrations and advertisement posters. He

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor
Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor

Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in

Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor

By Samuel L. (Mommie) Schwarz

Located in Amstelveen, NL

painter and graphic artist. During the Art Deco period Schwarz earned his living by making brochures, book

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Samuel L. "Mommie" Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor of a Whale
Samuel L. "Mommie" Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor of a Whale

Samuel L. "Mommie" Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor of a Whale

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 0.04 in

Samuel L. "Mommie" Schwarz Art Deco Watercolor of a Whale

By Samuel L. (Mommie) Schwarz

Located in Amstelveen, NL

period Schwarz earned his living by making brochures, book covers, illustrations and advertisement

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Inspiration by Johannes Joseph Rover (1893-1976)
Inspiration by Johannes Joseph Rover (1893-1976)

Inspiration by Johannes Joseph Rover (1893-1976)

Located in London, GB

worked as an artist but also as a book cover designer for the De Spaarnestad publishing house in Haarlem

Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paint, Watercolor

Original Art Deco Watercolor by Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, 1920s
Original Art Deco Watercolor by Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, 1920s

Original Art Deco Watercolor by Samuel L. ‘Mommie’ Schwarz, 1920s

By Samuel L. (Mommie) Schwarz

Located in Amstelveen, NL

, book covers, illustrations and advertisement posters. He also made this colorful design during this

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Watercolor, Paper, Pen

19th Century, Persian Tabriz with Abrash
19th Century, Persian Tabriz with Abrash

19th Century, Persian Tabriz with Abrash

Unavailable

W 88 in L 146 in

19th Century, Persian Tabriz with Abrash

Located in Dallas, TX

takes inspiration from ancient Iranian poetry and hand-painted book covers. The turanj of the central

Category

19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool

Daphne, Paris c1925
Daphne, Paris c1925

Pierre LegrainDaphne, Paris c1925

Unavailable

H 29 in W 24 in

Daphne, Paris c1925

By Pierre Legrain

Located in Long Island City, NY

This limited edition large format giclée print of a leather book cover by Pierre Legrain for

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Archival Ink, Digital, Rag Paper

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Avril - Mucha

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Avril - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

costumes and stage decorations, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Fevrier - Mucha

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Fevrier - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

costumes and stage decorations, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Mars - Mucha

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Mars - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

costumes and stage decorations, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Juin - Mucha

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Juin - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

costumes and stage decorations, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Janvier - Mucha

1899 Original Art Nouveau Illustration, Le Mois Janvier - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

costumes and stage decorations, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

Elegant Antique Tabriz Rug, 19th Century
Elegant Antique Tabriz Rug, 19th Century

Elegant Antique Tabriz Rug, 19th Century

Unavailable

W 103 in L 146 in

Elegant Antique Tabriz Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-painted book covers. The turanj of the central medallion represents the moon, and the lozenges

Category

19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wool

Canadian Scenery by N. P. Willis with Engravings after Drawings by Bartlett 1842
Canadian Scenery by N. P. Willis with Engravings after Drawings by Bartlett 1842

Canadian Scenery by N. P. Willis with Engravings after Drawings by Bartlett 1842

Located in Montréal, CA

with minimal browsing of the edges of the pages, as can be seen. The book covers are more worn with

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Book Covers

Materials

Leather, Paper

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain

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H 4.33 in W 1.692 in D 0.472 in L 13.77 in

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pendant with Chain

Located in Athens, GR

Tampulous. One of the most chosen artifacts for book covers and posters. It’s size and richness of

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Book Covers

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

17th century Vellum Book
17th century Vellum Book

17th century Vellum Book

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in

17th century Vellum Book

Located in London, GB

17th century vellum covered book written in Latin on Natural History of Medcine. Printed 1676

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17th Century Italian Antique Book Covers

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket

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W 0.99 in D 0.48 in L 1.66 in

Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket

Located in Chicago, IL

hinged, lid, corded wire surround, and engraved spine. The front cover of the book is set with a plaque

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Mid-17th Century Antique Book Covers

Materials

Gilt Metal

Document du Decorateur - Mucha (Plate # 25)

Document du Decorateur - Mucha (Plate # 25)

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H 12.25 in W 16.75 in

Document du Decorateur - Mucha (Plate # 25)

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous postersMucha's work was

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

French Book Atlas Universel Quillet, 1923
French Book Atlas Universel Quillet, 1923

French Book Atlas Universel Quillet, 1923

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H 17.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.75 in

French Book Atlas Universel Quillet, 1923

Located in Austin, TX

An Atlas book with black embossed leather cover and brown leather spine published in 1923 by

Category

1920s French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Leather, Paper

Cochin Rex elephante vextus [...].

Cochin Rex elephante vextus [...].

By Jan Huygen van Linschoten

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

the New World, and island to island in the East Indies. The third book covers Florida, the Caribbean

Category

1630s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Engraving

Virginis Lusitane in India […].

Virginis Lusitane in India […].

By Jan Huygen van Linschoten

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

island to island in the East Indies. The third book covers Florida, the Caribbean, and Brazil

Category

1630s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Engraving

Indorum casae, villae, et vici circa Goam [...].

Indorum casae, villae, et vici circa Goam [...].

By Jan Huygen van Linschoten

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

, together with the coasts of the New World, and island to island in the East Indies. The third book covers

Category

1630s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Engraving

Naves celoces seu biremes […].

Naves celoces seu biremes […].

By Jan Huygen van Linschoten

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

book covers Florida, the Caribbean, and Brazil (Description de l'Amerique ...). The work was first

Category

1630s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Engraving

1930's Chicago Guest Book with over 20 Botanical Paintings
1930's Chicago Guest Book with over 20 Botanical Paintings

1930's Chicago Guest Book with over 20 Botanical Paintings

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage 1930's handmade Chicago area guest book. Hand carved wood cover, over 20 beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Horrendae Idolorum effigies [...].

Horrendae Idolorum effigies [...].

By Jan Huygen van Linschoten

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

the New World, and island to island in the East Indies. The third book covers Florida, the Caribbean

Category

1630s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Engraving

Victorian Silver Book Form Castle-Top Vinaigrette, Burns Monument, 1843
Victorian Silver Book Form Castle-Top Vinaigrette, Burns Monument, 1843

Victorian Silver Book Form Castle-Top Vinaigrette, Burns Monument, 1843

By Taylor & Perry

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good Victorian silver castle-top Vinaigrette made in the form of a book, the 'covers' engraved to

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1840s English Victorian Antique Book Covers

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno

Unavailable

H 61.03 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno

Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX

style vargueno, serves well as a book case, the front cover lid depicts a pair of spectacular heraldic

Category

18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Chair
Cast Iron Chair

Cast Iron Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 15 in D 15 in

Cast Iron Chair

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in Wells, ME

had a wire stretcher like the one on the cover of the book.

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19th Century English Antique Book Covers

Materials

Iron

Limoges, Enamelled Bronze Box
Limoges, Enamelled Bronze Box

Limoges, Enamelled Bronze Box

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 3.08 in D 1.26 in

Limoges, Enamelled Bronze Box

By Limoges

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Bronze, enamel and marble book form box. Cover plaque decorated in polychrome enamel with foliate

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19th Century Antique Book Covers

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Birchwood Pier Table with Marble Top
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Birchwood Pier Table with Marble Top

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Birchwood Pier Table with Marble Top

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

Italian neoclassical pier table covered in varnished book-and-end matched deep grained birch veneer

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Book Covers

Materials

Marble

1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze
1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze

1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze

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H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in

1810 Empire Period Clock Made of Gilded Bronze

Located in Liverpool, GB

feet, the attributes of the other muses, a mask, a tambourine, a scroll of parchment, a book. The dial

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Book Covers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Altar Coffer Cabinet, Shanxi Province, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

, depicting a pair of Lion Dogs and ribbons with a book on centre, covered overall with the original finish of

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Book Covers

Materials

Elm

MArc Chagall Lithographe III

MArc Chagall Lithographe III

By Marc Chagall

Located in Boynton Beach, FL

Two lithographs front and back covers for the book... Marc Chagall- Lithographe III... 1965 printed

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19th Century Modern Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

Vicente Rojo, lithograph, abstract.

Vicente RojoVicente Rojo, lithograph, abstract.

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 33.47 in

Vicente Rojo, lithograph, abstract.

By Vicente Rojo

Located in MEXICO, DF

is part of the editorial board and as art director. In 1967 he created the mythical cover of the book

Category

Early 20th Century Abstract Geometric Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lithograph

Kuppenheimer Book Cover

Kuppenheimer Book Cover

By Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Clothiers, Chicago, Illinois & New York Appeared as cover image in Kuppenheimer Style Book (Kuppenheimer

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1910s American Modern Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green Morocco Leather Elephant Folio Book Cover Now A Marbleized Paper Lined Box
Green Morocco Leather Elephant Folio Book Cover Now A Marbleized Paper Lined Box

Green Morocco Leather Elephant Folio Book Cover Now A Marbleized Paper Lined Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A green morocco elephant folio leather book cover with a gilt-tooled embossed English coat of arms

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Leather, Paper

Book Cover for "Resurrection" by Edwin Balmer, 1920
Book Cover for "Resurrection" by Edwin Balmer, 1920

Book Cover for "Resurrection" by Edwin Balmer, 1920

By Anton Otto Fischer

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Information from 1st edition: Probable dust jacket but present frontispiece for book "Resurrection

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1920s Other Art Style Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome
1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome

1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome

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H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 2 in

1668 Vellum Covered Text Published in Rome

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A real treasure from the annals of history is this 1668 book covered in vellum or parchment. The

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17th Century Italian Antique Book Covers

Collection of French Books
Collection of French Books

Collection of French Books

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H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in

Collection of French Books

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Collection of ninety-six 19th Century books. With wonderful blue book covers and a simplistic

Category

19th Century French Antique Book Covers

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Botswanan, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

elephant presents great character with fine shape to the trunk and ears Faux book covers decorate the end

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

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Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue
Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue

Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...

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1980s Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp
Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp

Tiffany Studios Bronze And favrile Harp Table lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Bronze And Favrile Glass Harp Table Lamp. Circa 1910, period Art Nouveau Art Deco Patinated bronze and Iridescent favrile glass Height: 13.5 Inches X 9.25 Inches Wid...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

The "Newell Post" lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, features three gold Favrile glass shades with purple iridescence, suspended from a gilt bronze “Wilson” base with a twisted stem. ...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign

Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign

$69,000

H 74 in W 16 in D 19.5 in

Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle of cigars with tobacco boxes. Retains original base. Total height from floor is 74"...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Book Covers

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze base, with beautiful iridescent Fa...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroic amber-golden and green ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

A  French Chasseur a Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, drinking outside a Inn or Pub
A  French Chasseur a Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, drinking outside a Inn or Pub

A French Chasseur a Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, drinking outside a Inn or Pub

By Frank Moss Bennett

Located in Woodbury, CT

A French Chasseur a Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, drinking outside an Inn or Pub. Frank Moss Bennett was born in Liverpool, England on 15 November 1874 to Henry Mellor Bennett and...

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Panel

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Herringbone (Zipper) Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

This Tiffany Studios lamp shade is referred to as a Herringbone or Zipper shade.It has a 16” diameter & is signed “Tiffany Studios, New York on an early tag. The shade rests on a spi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Book Covers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Window panels in stained glass
19th Century Window panels in stained glass

19th Century Window panels in stained glass

$5,992 / set

H 27.96 in W 19.49 in D 0.67 in

19th Century Window panels in stained glass

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Window panels in stained glass A set of 2 panels made of stained glass with scenes of characters walking in the forest and women with children in an interior. With colo...

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19th Century European Antique Book Covers

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique Victorian Stained Glass Roundel of Woman Playing Lyre
Antique Victorian Stained Glass Roundel of Woman Playing Lyre

Antique Victorian Stained Glass Roundel of Woman Playing Lyre

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Victorian stained glass window depicting a woman playing a lyre. Hand-painted stylised flowers with a vibrant yellow border surround the woman while she effortlessly plays...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Covers

Materials

Lead

Old Swede's Church in Winter, Philadelphia City Scene, American Impressionist
Old Swede's Church in Winter, Philadelphia City Scene, American Impressionist

Old Swede's Church in Winter, Philadelphia City Scene, American Impressionist

By Albert Van Nesse Greene

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Old Swede's Church in Winter" is an American Regional city scene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by American Impressionist painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 20" x 24...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christmas in Connecticut
Christmas in Connecticut

Christmas in Connecticut

By Robert Lougheed

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24.00" x 32.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left

Category

Mid-20th Century Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bucks County Winter Landscape
Bucks County Winter Landscape

Bucks County Winter Landscape

By Paul Bernard King

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful winter village landscape in Bucks County by painted by American artist Paul Bernard King (1867-1947). King was born in Buffalo, New York, and after becoming an establishe...

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

oil on  canvas Historical Scene " The Surrender of Breda "after Diego Velasquez
oil on  canvas Historical Scene " The Surrender of Breda "after Diego Velasquez

oil on canvas Historical Scene " The Surrender of Breda "after Diego Velasquez

Located in Gavere, BE

The Surrender of Breda, June 5, 1625, known as the Lances is an oil on canvas painted by the Spanish painter Diego Velázquez (1599, Seville - 1660, Madrid) during the years 1634-1635...

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1890s Baroque Antique Book Covers

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Landscape with dog " Dog, Spring,  oil cm. 140 x 110
"Landscape with dog " Dog, Spring,  oil cm. 140 x 110

Georgij Moroz"Landscape with dog " Dog, Spring, oil cm. 140 x 110, 2004

$19,371Sale Price|20% Off

H 48.82 in W 60.63 in D 1.19 in

"Landscape with dog " Dog, Spring, oil cm. 140 x 110

By Georgij Moroz

Located in Torino, IT

Dog, Green,Landscape,Russian Painter,russian art Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015) 1937: he was born in Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina. 1949-56: he b...

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1980s Impressionist Antique Book Covers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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