Antique French Documents

Beautiful rare Craquelé Ceramic Bowl by Jacques Adnet. France 1925. Probably custom-made for the Art Déco exhibition in Paris 1925, shown on a photo of an exhibition showcase. Bibli...

Documented and made by Baccarat France. Rare treasure.

C1830 Louis Philippe Mahogany Document Desk with Leather Faced Drawers. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. Desk Height: 28.5

Produced by the Ligue patriotique des françaises (Patriotic League of French Women), this document reflects the fervent anti-Masonic sentiment that permeated French society during th...

This exquisite cast bronze sprung hinged letter/document clip from France circa 1880 is a stunning example of functional artistry.

This document was produced to promote a significant event organized by the Union des Artistes Russes à Paris, a group that played a crucial role in bringing together Russian artists ...

Provenance Private collection, France. Documents - Attached is thermoluminescence test.

Provenance Private collection, Miklos Bokor (Budapest, 1927 - Paris, 2019), Paris, France. Documents - Attached is thermoluminescence test.

Provenance Private collection, France. Documents - Attached is thermoluminescence test.

Provenance Private collection, France. Documents: - Attached is thermoluminescence test.

Ebonized frame and legs with fluted sculpting, French, 1924. Suite documented.   

Architectural publications of this period played a key role in documenting and disseminating France’s classical heritage, reinforcing the Louvre’s status as both royal palace and cul...

Unlike many decorative maps of the period, this engraving functions almost as an Enlightenment-era geopolitical document. The extensive French text surrounding the maps discusses col...

This sheet stands out for its large scale, complex battle choreography, and strong decorative impact, making it an important visual document of French imperial ambition in the Americ...

Provenance - Private collection, France. Documents - Attach Thermoluminescence test.

Provenance - Private collection, Cannes, France. Documents - Study report on the antiquity of the piece issued by Dr.

Original Lejan ceramics, particularly large-scale animal sculptures, are now considered rare and are actively sought by collectors of French Art Deco ceramics, with documented exampl...

Although the subject is dated 1812 in the plate, this impression was issued in 1843 as part of a celebrated French series documenting the uniforms of the Imperial Guard and associate...

SIZE: 7 1/8 inch long by 1 inch wide WEIGHT: 56.9 grams STONES: Bloodstone and finely hued ruby cabochons HALLMARKS: Eagle head, French assay mark for 18k, and Fre...

After the model by Giambologna Circa 1880 French Footnote: The first documented example of this famous bronze group was made by Giovanni Bologna between 1575 and 1577 for...

This engraving was likely published in a French geographical or missionary work documenting Asian maritime territories, contributing to Enlightenment-era European knowledge of the re...

This map not only serves as a geographical reference but also as a visual document of French provincial life in the mid-19th century.

This combination of Chinese enamel vessels and French ormolu bases follows a documented 19th century practice in which earlier enamel works were adapted into mounted display pieces.

A distinguished and highly decorative work by a documented French Salon painter, ideal for a formal living room, dining room, or entryway, offering scale, color, and classic 19th cen...

Original cord suspension without tassels. The mirror is documented and illustrated in a French home magazine from 1925.

Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass lantern by Baccarat, France, unsigned but a well documented model. It has 3 panels depicting a kingfisher in different motions.

Late 19th or early 20th century ruby red glass Lantern by Baccarat France, unsigned but a well documented model. It has 3 panels depicting a Windmill, a farmhouse and a Greek temple.

Riffaut and published by Lemercier in Paris in 1862, this plate formed part of a larger agricultural series that documented French livestock breeds. These lithographs were intended n...

It serves not only as a geographic reference but also as a historical document, capturing France and Switzerland in the period just prior to the major territorial and political shift...

The use of classical motifs, such as garlands, torches, and floral rosettes, aligns with the documented French neoclassical interior decoration of the late 18th and 19th centuries.

This engraving likely originates from a larger illustrated work documenting French exploration, trade, or missionary activity in Asia, reflecting the Enlightenment-era drive to compi...

Published in Paris between 1845 and 1852 by Arthus Bertrand, Libraire de la Société de Géographie, this work forms part of the historically significant album documenting one of Franc...

The signed lock mechanism adds exceptional provenance value, making this piece particularly significant for collectors of documented French furniture. The hidden backgammon table fe...

Lejeune (active 18th century), attributed - Trompe l'oeil with assignats and documents of the French Revolution. 61 x 48 cm (without frame) - 69.5 x 56.5 cm (with frame).

Framed in an ornate carved and gilded frame, this painting offers not only a lively document of French harbour life but also an elegant decorative presence — appealing to collectors ...

The print was created by Pierre Sonnerat, a French naturalist and explorer, who documented his travels and observations in India in his seminal work, "Voyage aux Indes orientales et ...

The historical accuracy and romantic aura of this piece make it not only a striking decorative element but also a valuable cultural document of French Renaissance fashion. Collector...

Published in the 19th century by Pauquet Frères, this print is part of their celebrated series “Modes et Costumes Historiques,” which documented historical French fashion with precis...

These engravings were published during a period when Hawaii remained one of the most fascinating and remote destinations in the Pacific. French explorers, scientists, and artists doc...

Classic French Art Deco cabinet (documented), by Jules Leleu (signed), in amboyna with inlaid medallion and original Breche marble top.

Engraved by the French architect Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803, the print forms part of the rare Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, des...

Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard was a central figure in the French Romantic movement, tasked with documenting the nation's architectural heritage for Baron Taylor’s monumental publishin...

Vernhet, a documented Catholic missionary, journalist, and founder of the influential French newspaper Le Peuple (est. 1871).

Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard was a central figure in the French Romantic movement, tasked with documenting the nation's architectural heritage.

Created by the French architect Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803, these plates originate from the rare Napoleonic-era work Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessiné...

Created by the French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803, the print originates from the important Napoleonic-era work Paris et ses Monuments, ...

Created by the French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803, the print originates from the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Mon...

Driven by this enthusiasm, English flock paper began to imitate Asian productions; by reproducing the motifs of damask upholstery fabrics, the English maintained a monopoly on Europe...

Created by the French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803, the prints originate from the rare Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments...

Designed by Louis Marie Lanté and engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine, the series drew upon the antiquarian research of Roger de Gaignières, who preserved and documented French costum...

Louis-Pierre Baltard, a celebrated architect and engraver, trained in Rome and Paris before becoming a key figure in documenting France’s monumental architecture. His works stand at ...

The right plate, titled Merle du Port des Français, depicts a thrush-like species associated with Port des Français (Lituya Bay, Alaska), an important anchorage visited by French exp...

Carved, silver gilded wood and painted brass. 47cm x 40cm. C1920, France. Literature: Documented on page 78 of Süe Et Mare Et La Compagnie Des Arts Francais, Florence Camard, 1993.

The Voyage en Islande et au Groenland was part of France’s broader mission to document biodiversity in high-latitude marine environments.

This is plate “Poissons Pl. 21” from the *Voyage en Islande et au Groenland*, a significant French expedition aimed at documenting the flora, fauna, and natural phenomena of the Nort...

The engraving originates from the 1806 edition of *Voyage aux Indes Orientales et à la Chine* by Pierre Sonnerat, a French naturalist and explorer who documented the customs, ceremon...

.,” confirming that it was both drawn and engraved by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846), an influential French architect, engraver, and designer. Baltard produced a number of architec...