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Lafontaine Fables which apparantly remained unpublished.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...

Italian Renaissance-style (20th Century) chrome armillary globe with a rust patina.

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of female figures, incense burners, acanthus decoration and garlands. Rectangular plate w...

An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...

Beautiful antique revolving bookcase, completely solid mahogany. The railing on top is special. Beautiful warm color, top quality and cast iron base. It was made by the well-known 19...

Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder Handmade tubular pen holder in fourteen karat yellow gold with a tripod design. It is ...

This is a magnificent set of 12 water or wine goblets made by Val St. Lambert. Each one is handblown, panel cut bowl with cameo cut frieze of Roman figures embellished with gold leaf...

Serge Roche pair of gilt plaster columns. The foliage and reed inspired coiled movement of the columns inspired by nature. Serge Roche (1898-1988) was a French designer and artist...

Monumental Louis XVI black marble mantle in excellent condition. A true masterpiece. The carving is of such a high quality showing the true art of the stonemason. This is an one of a...

Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...

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 Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a cir...

This Tunbridge box still bank is indigenous to the Tunbridge ware cottage industries of the town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England in the 18th and 19th century. Typically the boxes w...

Ancient Greek style "kantharos", a drinking cup with handles. In the Apulian style of southern Italy. Quite elegant with a fine painting of a seated, robed sculptor on the front, and...

Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...