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19th Century French Leather and Gilt Devotional Book on the Virgin Mary
19th Century French Leather and Gilt Devotional Book on the Virgin Mary

19th Century French Leather and Gilt Devotional Book on the Virgin Mary

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf, console, or library with this elegant 19th-century French devotional volume

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Books

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Gold Leaf

Sketches On The Old Road Through France to Florence by A. H. Hallam Murray
Sketches On The Old Road Through France to Florence by A. H. Hallam Murray

Sketches On The Old Road Through France to Florence by A. H. Hallam Murray

Located in Middletown, NY

wrote Part One, dedicated to the French portion of the voyage, while the Italian segment is by

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Early 20th Century American Books

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Gold Leaf

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

By Francois-Jacques Boeri

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

, but overall clean and vibrant. Bound in a beautiful 17th-century French red morocco binding with two

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Books

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Leather

French Still Life of Old Books, Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1967
French Still Life of Old Books, Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1967

French Still Life of Old Books, Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1967

Located in COLMAR, FR

painted on a standard French 4F format canvas (33 x 24 cm) and presented in its original gilt and ebonized

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Vintage 1960s French Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed

French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book.Signed" To Patricia, Betty Lou Phillips"Great

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20th Century French French Provincial Bookends

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Paper

Blue Green Abstract Portrait of Books, Oil on Wood, Signed 1964
Blue Green Abstract Portrait of Books, Oil on Wood, Signed 1964

Blue Green Abstract Portrait of Books, Oil on Wood, Signed 1964

By Daniel Clesse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French blue, green abstract portrait of books, oil on wood in canvas by Daniel Clesse, painted in

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

1970’s Limited Edition Serigraph “Fieldsville Trolley” by Armond Fields
1970’s Limited Edition Serigraph “Fieldsville Trolley” by Armond Fields

1970’s Limited Edition Serigraph “Fieldsville Trolley” by Armond Fields

Located in Bradenton, FL

career as a writer, researching and writing books on the French artists Henri Riviere and George Auriol

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Vintage 1970s American Prints

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Wood, Paper

19th Century Grand Tour Style Bisque Porcelain Rhyton Form Vase
19th Century Grand Tour Style Bisque Porcelain Rhyton Form Vase

19th Century Grand Tour Style Bisque Porcelain Rhyton Form Vase

Located in Forney, TX

it doesn't appear in any of the standard reference books on porcelain marks. The French made a wide

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Antique Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Andy Warhol Exhibition Announcement Card for Wild Raspberries
Andy Warhol Exhibition Announcement Card for Wild Raspberries

Andy Warhol Exhibition Announcement Card for Wild Raspberries

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

on wove paper, 6.75" x 5.75". Wild Raspberries was one of Warhol’s early artist’s books, a spoof on

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

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Reference Book on French 1940s Design "Les Decorateurs des Annees 40"
Reference Book on French 1940s Design "Les Decorateurs des Annees 40"

Reference Book on French 1940s Design "Les Decorateurs des Annees 40"

By Bruno Foucart & Jean-Louis Gaillemin

Located in Winnetka, IL

An excellent reference book on the major French interior designers from the 1940s. Included is work

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1990s French Modern Books

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Paper

Clio, Anatole France - BOOK, 1900 - Mucha
Clio, Anatole France - BOOK, 1900 - Mucha

Clio, Anatole France - BOOK, 1900 - Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Montreal, QU

Thibault in Paris. At early age France acquired a love for books and reading. His father was a bookseller

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Early 20th Century French Books

SIGNED Black Owl on Books USA Art Nouveau Porcelain, circa 1900
SIGNED Black Owl on Books USA Art Nouveau Porcelain, circa 1900

SIGNED Black Owl on Books USA Art Nouveau Porcelain, circa 1900

By K. M. Seifert & Co.

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Black owl on books, USA, Art Nouveau porcelain, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Biscuit 'Bisque' Porcelain Rhyton Vase, Late 19th Century
Biscuit 'Bisque' Porcelain Rhyton Vase, Late 19th Century

Biscuit 'Bisque' Porcelain Rhyton Vase, Late 19th Century

Located in St. Louis, MO

appear in any of the standard reference books on porcelain marks. The French made a wide variety of Rhyta

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Set of 16 Books on the History of France by Henri Martin
Set of 16 Books on the History of France by Henri Martin

Set of 16 Books on the History of France by Henri Martin

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Rare set of sixteen (16) French books on the History of France by Heni Martin, printed in 1861, the

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Leather, Paper

Set of 15 Books on the History of England
Set of 15 Books on the History of England

Set of 15 Books on the History of England

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H 6.25 in W 14 in D 4.75 in

Set of 15 Books on the History of England

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fifteen volume collection of the Collection of British Authors. This set of books is bound in

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Fabric, Paper

Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology
Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology

Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology

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H 11 in W 64.25 in D 3.13 in

Set of 27 Latin Leather-Bound Book on Theology

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A collection of 25 volumes on theology by R. P. Francisci Suarez. This set of books are bound in

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Antique 19th Century French Other Books

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Leather, Paper

L’Éclairage dans la Maison, Kevin McCloud a book on 90s lighting
L’Éclairage dans la Maison, Kevin McCloud a book on 90s lighting

L’Éclairage dans la Maison, Kevin McCloud a book on 90s lighting

By Kevin McCloud

Located in CA, CA

First French edition, published by Armand Colin, 1995 Text in French A practical guide to

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1990s French Books

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Paper

20th Century Books on Canvas, French Painting by Daniel Clesse
20th Century Books on Canvas, French Painting by Daniel Clesse

20th Century Books on Canvas, French Painting by Daniel Clesse

By Daniel Clesse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French abstract painting ‘Jeu D’espaces’ on wood by Daniel Clesse, painted in France, signed and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Cat and Mice on Books by Duchêne, France, 1920
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Cat and Mice on Books by Duchêne, France, 1920

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Cat and Mice on Books by Duchêne, France, 1920

By A. Duchêne 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

A lovely pair of bronze Art Deco bookends, cat and mice on books with beautiful original silver

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century French Abstract Painting of Books on a Console by Daniel Clesse
20th Century French Abstract Painting of Books on a Console by Daniel Clesse

20th Century French Abstract Painting of Books on a Console by Daniel Clesse

By Daniel Clesse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French abstract painting of books (livres), oil on wood in canvas by Daniel Clesse, painted in

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Pair of Vintage French Lamp Tables w/Faux Books
Pair of Vintage French Lamp Tables w/Faux Books

Pair of Vintage French Lamp Tables w/Faux Books

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H 28.5 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in

Pair of Vintage French Lamp Tables w/Faux Books

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outrageous pair of vintage French lamp tables, each with a single drawer, 2 faux book decorated

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Vintage 1930s French Night Stands

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony, Satin

20th Century Abstract Painting of Books on a Shelf by Daniel Clesse
20th Century Abstract Painting of Books on a Shelf by Daniel Clesse

20th Century Abstract Painting of Books on a Shelf by Daniel Clesse

By Daniel Clesse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An abstract painting of books, oil on wood in canvas by Daniel Clesse, painted in France

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20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Louis XV Style Pair of Nightstands with Applied Books on the Door
20th Century Louis XV Style Pair of Nightstands with Applied Books on the Door

20th Century Louis XV Style Pair of Nightstands with Applied Books on the Door

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

the front is really special, a series of colored books that seem real ! The decoration on the upper

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Night Stands

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Wood

French Decorator Pierre Chapo Sahara or S10 Armchair, Elmwood, Leather
French Decorator Pierre Chapo Sahara or S10 Armchair, Elmwood, Leather

French Decorator Pierre Chapo Sahara or S10 Armchair, Elmwood, Leather

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Uccle, BE

manufactured by Pierre Chapo (France), circa 1960. Smart construction, very nice proportions Piqures Sellier

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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Box Forming Box For Aperitif Glasses, Crystal Sèvres Glasses
Box Forming Box For Aperitif Glasses, Crystal Sèvres Glasses

Box Forming Box For Aperitif Glasses, Crystal Sèvres Glasses

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Box forming box for aperitif glasses, crystal Sèvres glasses, box decor forms 3 books on the

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Glass

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Crystal

Box Forming Box For Aperitif Glasses, Crystal Sèvres Glasses
Box Forming Box For Aperitif Glasses, Crystal Sèvres Glasses

Box Forming Box For Aperitif Glasses, Crystal Sèvres Glasses

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Box forming box for aperitif glasses, crystal sèvres glasses, box decor forms 3 books on the

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Glass

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Crystal

Two Books on Chagall, First Editions
Two Books on Chagall, First Editions

Two Books on Chagall, First Editions

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H 13 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in

Two Books on Chagall, First Editions

By Werner Haftmann, Raymond Cogniat

Located in valatie, NY

. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 162 pp. Both are beautiful art books on the Russian-French

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20th Century American Books

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Paper

French Influences Hardcover Book By Betty Lou Phillips Signed First Edition
French Influences Hardcover Book By Betty Lou Phillips Signed First Edition

French Influences Hardcover Book By Betty Lou Phillips Signed First Edition

By Betty Phillips

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

numerous home design books on French and Italian style. Interiors by Design--her 13th design book-is the

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Early 2000s French French Provincial Books

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Paper

Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity
Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity

Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity

Located in Leesburg, VA

Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity Anonymous France; ca

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Books

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Paper

French Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965 'Salles de Bains et Salles D'Eau
French Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965 'Salles de Bains et Salles D'Eau

French Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965 'Salles de Bains et Salles D'Eau

By Herve de Looze

Located in CA, CA

First edition 1965 Salles des Bains et Salles D'Eau by Herve de Looze A truly amazing book of historical importance but also amazing for bathroom ideas.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Wonderful Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965
Wonderful Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965

Wonderful Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965

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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in

Wonderful Book on Bathroom Interiors, 1965

By Herve de Looze

Located in CA, CA

First edition 1965 Salles des Bains et Salles D'Eau by Herve de Looze A truly amazing book of historical importance but also for bathroom ideas.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Books

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Works on Paper - First Edition 1999
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Works on Paper - First Edition 1999

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Works on Paper - First Edition 1999

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in CA, CA

. Essay in French; descriptions of works in English and French. Dimensions approx. 30 x 26 x 5 cm.                             

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1990s French Modern Books

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Paper

Pair of French Bookends with Dogs Sitting on Books
Pair of French Bookends with Dogs Sitting on Books

Pair of French Bookends with Dogs Sitting on Books

Located in Dallas, TX

France. The two book ends are made with iron dog figures sitting on leather like books embellished with

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Late 20th Century French Bookends

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Metal

A Memento Mori depicting a skull resting on books, France 1930s.
A Memento Mori depicting a skull resting on books, France 1930s.

A Memento Mori depicting a skull resting on books, France 1930s.

Located in Milan, IT

, made of Portoro marble, above which rest two closed books made of bronze which support a sculpture of a

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Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Oil on Canvas Still Life With Books and Pot Sign Reinar 1940 France
Oil on Canvas Still Life With Books and Pot Sign Reinar 1940 France

Oil on Canvas Still Life With Books and Pot Sign Reinar 1940 France

Located in palm beach, FL

Oil on canvas still life with books and pot sign Reinar 1940 France This painting represents books

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Early 20th Century French Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Cat and Mice on Books by A. Duchêne, 1920 France
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Cat and Mice on Books by A. Duchêne, 1920 France

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Cat and Mice on Books by A. Duchêne, 1920 France

By A. Duchêne 1

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze bookends, cat and mice on books by A. Duchêne Signature/ Marks: A. Duchêne. Style

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Belgian Empire Carved Fruitwood Set of Four Chairs by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
Belgian Empire Carved Fruitwood Set of Four Chairs by Jean-Joseph Chapuis

Belgian Empire Carved Fruitwood Set of Four Chairs by Jean-Joseph Chapuis

By Jean Joseph Chapuis

Located in Shippensburg, PA

taste. When the first books on French furniture of the 18th century were written, the authors

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

First Edition Monograph on Jean-Michel Frank
First Edition Monograph on Jean-Michel Frank

First Edition Monograph on Jean-Michel Frank

By Editions du Regard

Located in New York, NY

First edition of the Editions du Regard monograph on French designer Jean-Michel Frank. Published

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Books

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Paper

Set of 2 French Books, Le Monde et La Science, France, Early 1900s
Set of 2 French Books, Le Monde et La Science, France, Early 1900s

Set of 2 French Books, Le Monde et La Science, France, Early 1900s

Located in Austin, TX

A gorgeous pair of large leather bound French books on turn of the century industries and science

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Early 20th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

"History of The Consulate & The Empire" Set of 3 Antique Books on Napoleon
"History of The Consulate & The Empire" Set of 3 Antique Books on Napoleon

"History of The Consulate & The Empire" Set of 3 Antique Books on Napoleon

By M.A. Theirs

Located in Houston, TX

Leather Bound Books on the History of France Under Napoleon. This set forms a sequel to "The History of

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Antique 19th Century British Books

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Leather, Paper

Rare and Significant Reference Book on Georges Jouve
Rare and Significant Reference Book on Georges Jouve

Rare and Significant Reference Book on Georges Jouve

By Michel Faré

Located in Winnetka, IL

A rare and important early reference book on the life and work of the French ceramist Georges Jouve

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Vintage 1960s French Books

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Paper

Sumo Book Helmut Newton on Philippe Starck Chrome Stand Taschenen Montecarlo
Sumo Book Helmut Newton on Philippe Starck Chrome Stand Taschenen Montecarlo

Sumo Book Helmut Newton on Philippe Starck Chrome Stand Taschenen Montecarlo

By Helmut Newton

Located in Lucca, IT

Sumo is photographic Book by Helmut Newton, for the volume Philippe Starck has designed a unique device for displaying the book at home the crome _plated stand It is famous edition ...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Chrome

French Book on Nature and Tourism by Le Chene, 1930s
French Book on Nature and Tourism by Le Chene, 1930s

French Book on Nature and Tourism by Le Chene, 1930s

Located in Austin, TX

Le Chene (The Oak) is a periodical founded in 1908 by Joseph Guerin. The subjects are forests, hunting, fishing and tourism. This book covers the years 1931 and 1931. Brown leather s...

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Vintage 1930s French Books

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Leather, Paper

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Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Biblia Cum Concordantijs Veteris & Novi Testamenti & Sacrorum Canonum, 1519

Located in Delft, NL

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Incline Village, NV

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Alphonse Mucha's Documents Decoratifs (Complete in Four Portfolios)
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By Alphonse Mucha

Located in New York, NY

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$7,625

H 9.5 in W 2 in D 6.5 in

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By Samuel Croxall

Located in Bath, GB

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Paper

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$7,625

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Located in Lincolnshire, GB

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Located in Tarry Town, NY

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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19th Century Album Containing Drawings, Memorabilia, and Botanical Samples

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Located in Middletown, NY

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Located in Hillsborough, NJ

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Leather

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    A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vellum book is made from the parchment of calfskin. Vellum-bound books have been treasured for generations for their subtle, graceful appearance. Find a collection of antique and vintage vellum books on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges is an area in France known for its production of fine porcelain and china. Limoges china was first produced in the 1700s and modeled after Chinese fine, white porcelain. Due to its proximity to kaolin, the key ingredient in porcelain, Limoges is still home to several porcelain factories. Find a variety of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Picasso lived in more than one place in France. In 1904, he moved to Paris and settled in the artist quarter of Montmartre. In 1936, he set up his studio at 7 rue des Grands-Augustins in Paris. During World War II, he briefly fled to the south of France but then returned to his Parisian studio in 1940 and remained there until 1955, when he relocated to a villa near Cannes called La Californie. After a brief stay in the French village of Vauvenargues, he finally moved to Mougins, where he lived until he passed away in 1973. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Pablo Picasso art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Chanel is from France. Coco Chanel opened her original boutique on the rue Cambon in Paris, France, in 1910. However, some Chanel shoes and bags are made at factories located in Italy. Find a collection of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Many eyeglasses are made in France. Some brands, like Lafont and Anne et Valentin, produce their eyewear exclusively in France. Others, like DITA, may do some parts of manufacturing in the country and perform other steps of the process, like polishing, in factories abroad. Some design houses, like Chanel, also split production between France and other locations, producing some styles overseas from start to finish. Find a large selection of eyeglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Prada is from Italy, not France. Mario Prada founded the luxury fashion house in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1913. His original shop remains to this day, but the company now operates from its headquarters in a repurposed industrial space between Via Bergamo and Via Fogazzaro in Milan. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Prada apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A set of books is called a series. A series refers to a set of two or more books.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Prosper and Martine Assouline own Assouline Publishing, the manufacturer of Assouline books. The publisher specializes in art and fashion books and operates out of their headquarters in New York, New York. You can find a range of Assouline books on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    How much an Audubon book is worth varies based on its age, type, condition and other factors. In 2018, a first-edition copy of The Birds of America by John James Audubon sold for $9.6 million at auction. The book was historic because it depicted birds in vivid, life-size prints. Today, it is still considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. If you own an Audubon book, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an estimated value for it. Find a diverse assortment of John James Audubon art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The illustrator for the Madeline books was Ludwig Bemelmans. He also authored the series. The first book was published in 1939, and five more followed. Find a range of Ludwig Bemelmans art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What the traditional dress of France is called depends on the style, as there are several types of dresses that may be considered traditional clothing in the country. One of the most well-known is the Alsatian dress, which features a long, full skirt, a fitted bodice and an apron. The traditional dress in Normandy has a similar shape but usually features a scoop or v-neck as opposed to the higher collar of the Alsatian. In Provence, the traditional dress usually has a more fluid, flowing skirt in a pattern that contrasts with its bodice. Called the Euskara, the traditional dress of the Basque region has intricate pleats along the skirting. Find a wide range of traditional clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Louis Vuitton handbags are typically cheaper in France. On 1stDibs, however, you can find Louis Vuitton handbags at a range of prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.