Fable Antique

is authentic, handmade and one-of-a-kind. The Illuminate Collection by Facet & Fable. Through this

from one of Æsop’s fables, and carries a title painted on the back - I've not been able to show all

'Les Fables de la Fontaine'. Printed by Maurice Potin in Paris it is number 71 /100. Hand signed in

fox that deserves what's coming her way in your own fable by Jean de La Fontaine? The inspiration for

Aubusson tapestry cartoon of a scene from 'Les Fables de La Fontaine'. The story of "The Stork

Slave market with surreal detail of Chinese Fable on paper.

From "Les Fables" by Lafontaine. Light beige ground, pale pink border, rewoven in the 19th cent

tendril leaf carving, the central frieze depicting a story from Aesop's Fable with a fox and a stork

aubussons; two petit point, (one showing one of the fable's of Fontaine); and one woven with sea shells; all

Lafontaine Fables which apparantly remained unpublished. State: Second state of 2. Reference: H & L 38

depict a scene from the French fable "La Fontaine". Cleaned and in excellent condition. Soft and muted

, Barlow's etchings illustrated an edition of Aesop's Fables. He also produced paintings for decoration.

Subjects of the Roman Fables, after Raphael. Nasir al'Din Shah had a copy of this tapestry hanging in the

style. Foliage, flowers and animals decors that descibes Fables of "JEAN DE LA FONTAINE" one

included in Jean de Lafontaines Fables.

become attached to the shape, which is also found with fables or birds in the panels, painted by

subjects. In 1666, Barlow's etchings illustrated an edition of Aesop's Fables. He also produced paintings

fables. George Jones worked for the Minton factory and then began his own company. Georges and Sones was

subject is based on Jean de la Fontaine's fable La Cigale et la fourmi. A large study in oil depicting the

Aesop's Fables. He also produced paintings for decoration.

. Rousseau also exhibited at the Salons a series of still life and allegorical images derived from the fables

Stunning romantic bronze showing a young man clipping the wings of a hawk. Based on the Fables of

. These animals are a reference to La Fontaine’s fables, which were in vogue with interior design during

. Reference: Praz 522-3; Landwehr, Emblem & Fable 842; Visser 507. Artists and Engravers: Made by Salomon

& Fable 842; Visser 507. Artists and Engravers: Made by Salomon Savery after an anonymous artist. Salomon

Vincent van de Vinne. Ref: Landwehr, Emblem & Fable books Low Countries 760; Landwehr, Dutch Emblem books

articulated since the 1680s; in a series of exquisite mythological fables set in lush landscapes, renewing the

amazingly detailed and delightful depiction of a scene from the beloved Edo Period fable of Momotarō, with

forerunner of all modern field guides. He notably illustrated editions of Aesop's Fables throughout his life

Metamorphoses (I.438-567), a collection of Greek fables first written in 8 CE. The myth purportedly explains

legends, fables, battles, hunting scenes, flowers and landscapes taken from Russian myths. The main craft

recurring motifs always concern themes such as legends, fables, battles, hunting scenes, flowers and

painting of icons; the recurring motifs always concern themes such as legends, fables, battles, hunting

always concern themes such as legends, fables, battles, hunting scenes, flowers and landscapes taken from

, fables, battles, hunting scenes, flowers and landscapes taken from Russian myths. The main craft

recognized. Rubens represents in this splendid canvas the mythological fable of Andrómeda and Perseo. The

Fontaine’s “Fables”. His great gift for imagination combined with humor, wit and expert illustrations also

gift for satire. He also illustrated Swift’s “Gulliver” and Fontaine’s “Fables”. His great gift for

Fontaine’s “Fables”. His great gift for imagination combined with humor, wit and expert illustrations also

Fontaine’s “Fables”. His great gift for imagination combined with humor, wit and expert illustrations also

Fontaine’s “Fables”. His great gift for imagination combined with humor, wit and expert illustrations also

gift for satire. He also illustrated Swift’s “Gulliver” and Fontaine’s “Fables”. His great gift for

for sets of chairs show scenes from la Fontaines fables, luxuriant bunches of flowers and simple farm

the Fables de La Fontaine and other pastoral scenes, the canapé stamped twice H. JACOB, all inscribed

swan is The Ugly Duckling fable. Swans are often a symbol of love or fidelity because of their long

silversmith Pierre Devouge. Each piece represents a fable of Jean de la Fontaine: Picture 2 : The Wolf and

silversmith Pierre Devouge. Each piece represents a fable of Jean de la Fontaine: Picture 2: The two rats

19th century Aubusson / Aesop’s Fables.

From Fontaine's Fable by Marc Chagall, this is "Rabbit". An original black and white etching from

Aesop fables theme painted small screen decorated on both sides.

First period Worcester porcelain fable plate, Lord Henry Thynne Pattern, Painting by Jefferyes

Fables is an original modern rare book Jean de La Fontaine (Château-Thierry, 1621 – Paris, 1695

pattern is called the "Fables" pattern as the whole dessert service had various images of the famous

A whimsical and rare set of 9 French posters depicting 'Le Fables de la Fontaine en Action' by

Four beautiful scenes from Aesop's fables adorn this marvelous plate. It was made in France circa

Author: AESOP. Title: The Fables of Aesop, With a Life of the Author. Publisher: London

Color highlights. According to the famous Fables of Jean de la Fontaine. Gilt wooden frames

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by John ...

Biblia cum concordantijs veteris & novi testamenti & sacrorum canonum, 1519 A Bible by auteur Alberto da Castello, printed by Luca-Antonio Giunta, Latin Anno 1519, Venice 27-53...

A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...

The Wrightsman collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...

A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1921. Illustrated by John Tenniel. Octavo. Rebound in full red leathe...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: When We Were Very Young - Winnie The Pooh - House At Pooh Corner - Now We Are Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1960-1. DESCRIPTION: 4 vols....

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

A pair of antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body with a fluted mouth. The exteriors are brightly enamelled with the Hundred Butterflies patter...

Beautifully illustrated with full colour plates, and in the publisher's original vellum binding, this is a charming limited edition collection of the tales of Hans Christian Andersen...

‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...

This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...

AUTHOR: BRONTE, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. TITLE: The Novels of Charlotte, Emily, & Anne Bronte. PUBLISHER: London: J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., 1922. DESCRIPTION: 6 vols. 7-5/8" x 5-1/4...

This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Fl...