Antique French Documents

A rare and historically significant French Louis XVI period walnut document box, hand-crafted in the late 18th century.

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

Antique Louis XVI Document Box. This walnut wooden box sits on a stepped marble base with intricate gilt bronze mounts. Similar pieces are often utilized as a valet box or for jewelr...

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...

Large signed works by Douzil seldom appear on the market, adding an additional level of desirability for collectors of nineteenth-century French painting. Presented in its handsome,...

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...

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...

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...

Period cases bearing the Fauveau-Bidet name are documented with French silver and jewellery objects, including fitted cases from the beginning of the 20th century.

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...

In 1894, the company became Maison Lalande, Devouge & Colosiez and continued producing sophisticated furniture inspired by the great French styles. Documented pieces by the firm incl...

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...

A rare and exceptionally well-documented pair of French Empire console tables, attributed to the celebrated Paris ébéniste Jean-Jacques Werner (Geneva 1791–1853 Paris), originating f...

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.

The use of symmetrical armature, fluted sockets, and suspended crystal garlands corresponds to documented French production of ormolu mounted lighting fixtures.

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

This monumental work documented France's architectural and artistic heritage through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional quality.

This important publication documented France's historic architecture through measured drawings and highly refined engravings, making it one of the landmark architectural surveys of t...

This monumental work documented France's most important architectural monuments and gardens through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and architectural quali...

This landmark work documented France's most important monuments and decorative interiors through meticulously executed copperplate engravings.

This monumental work documented France's most important architectural monuments, palaces, and historic sites through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and ar...

This monumental work documented France's most important monuments with exceptional architectural precision and artistic refinement.

This celebrated work documented France's architectural heritage through measured drawings and masterfully executed copperplate engravings.

This celebrated Napoleonic-era publication documented France's most important architectural monuments with exceptional artistic quality and architectural accuracy.

This monumental work documented France's most important architectural landmarks through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and architectural quality.

This landmark work documented France's architectural and landscape heritage through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and technical quality.

This monumental work documented France's architectural and landscape heritage through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and technical quality.

This monumental work documented France's most important architectural landmarks through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and architectural quality.

This monumental work documented France's architectural and landscape heritage through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and technical quality.

This monumental work documented France's architectural and landscape heritage through meticulously engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic and technical quality.

This monumental work documented France's most important architectural and landscape monuments through masterfully engraved copperplates of exceptional artistic quality.

As a member of the Société des Peintres de Montagne, he documented the main French, Swiss, and Italian alpine groups, perfecting a rich tactile language based on the use of the palet...