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Cours de danse fin de siècle, Illustrated by Louis Legrand
Cours de danse fin de siècle, Illustrated by Louis Legrand

Cours de danse fin de siècle, Illustrated by Louis Legrand

Located in Middletown, NY

.; original publisher's printed paper wrappers & spine bound in; EXTRA SUITE of all the vignettes bound in at the end of the book on 6 sheets. [Carteret IV, 331] French artist Loui...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Book Ends

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Gold Leaf

A Lady in a Garden
A Lady in a Garden

A Lady in a Garden

Located in Sheffield, MA

The decade of the 1880s was very busy, both with annual painting submissions to the Salon and with an expanding role as a book illustrator. Toward the end of the decade, Adan’s pain...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Book Ends

Materials

Oil

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider
Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider

Cast Iron Bookcase or Room Divider

Located in Oakville, CT

Repurposed cast iron library book case ends with adjustable shelves. Overall dimensions are 24" x 48" x 84 1/2" high Upper shelves measure 15" x 47" Lower shelves measure 23" x 47".

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Early 20th Century American Antique Book Ends

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Metal

"Playing Ball", Superb Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes by François-Louis Schmied
"Playing Ball", Superb Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes by François-Louis Schmied

"Playing Ball", Superb Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes by François-Louis Schmied

By François-Louis Schmied

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This vivid and sensual painting of two nude male figures, each ready to toss a ball into the air, was executed by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists speciali...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Ends

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Paint

Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850
Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850

Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very fine Napoleon III cabinet or bookcase in the Louis XVI style with original marble top, bronze doré ormolu, antique 18th century French book bindings on the end doors and a bra...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Book Ends

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Bronze, Ormolu

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned  and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned  and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table

1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table

Located in Lomita, CA

The rectangular shaped table has a beautiful silhouette with its molded edged top and serpentine ends over a molded rail, raised on four turned and tapering and fluted legs joined by...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Book Ends

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Wood

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám – The Elihu VEDDER, SUPER DELUXE Edition
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám – The Elihu VEDDER, SUPER DELUXE Edition

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám – The Elihu VEDDER, SUPER DELUXE Edition

Located in Middletown, NY

Signed Limited Edition ELEPHANT FOLIO, 17 x 14 1/2 in. (430 x 365 mm); pp. [128], 8 pages at the end of the book have printed notes and an index of illustrations.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Book Ends

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Greek Goddess", Original Art Deco Painting for "L'Odyssée" by Schmied, 1928
"Greek Goddess", Original Art Deco Painting for "L'Odyssée" by Schmied, 1928

"Greek Goddess", Original Art Deco Painting for "L'Odyssée" by Schmied, 1928

By François-Louis Schmied

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This richly detailed painting of a Greek goddess in Classical robes, standing atop a flight of steps with two heavily veiled attendants below, was made by François-Louis Schmied, one...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Ends

Materials

Paint

"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"
"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"

"Zeus and Gods of Olympus", Art Deco Masterpiece by Schmied for "L'Odyssee"

By François-Louis Schmied

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This magnificent depiction of Zeus presiding over the gods of Olympus was painted by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists specializing in high-end book design ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Ends

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Paint

"Mercury in Golden Glow", Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nude by Schmied
"Mercury in Golden Glow", Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nude by Schmied

"Mercury in Golden Glow", Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nude by Schmied

By François-Louis Schmied

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This unusual presentation of Mercury, the Greek god of speed and communications, was painted by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists specializing in high-end b...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Ends

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Paint

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901

Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901

Located in Dallas, TX

Van Meter (the Author) before the Preface and a number of corrections by Major Obenchain in relation to several entries and 4 Pages of Notes and Corrections by Major Obenchain after ...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Book Ends

Materials

Paper

19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner
19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner

19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner

Located in London, GB

A pedestal desk in the French Empire manner of freestanding breakfront form with everted angles, constructed in birchwood, and burr birchwood, having bronze accents drawn from the...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Book Ends

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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