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Pair of French Early 20th Century Night Stands
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful work of marquetry, the doors are covered of leather fake books. Very different.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
Located in London, GB
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Books
Materials
Pine
The Gentle Art of Faking Furniture by Herbert Cescinsky
By Herbert Cescinsky
Located in valatie, NY
The Gentle Art of Faking Furniture by Herbert Cescinsky. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1967
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Art Fakes in America by David L. Goodrich New York The Viking Press, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Art Fakes in America by David L. Goodrich. New York: The Viking Press, 1973. 1st edition hardcover
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
H 8.8 in W 6 in D 1 in
Louis XVI Library Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
little piece which is decorated in the upper part with fake books which gives it a lot of charm and makes
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Inlaid Wood Dutch Trumeau Desk, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
compartments and 2 fake books (secret drawers). Upper body with two doors with spectacular inlaid interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Wood
French Library and Etagere Napoleon III
Located in Milano, IT
sides is shaped; on the front it has two doors finished with fake books, with applied leather ribs, so
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
English Furniture from Charles II to George II, Ltd First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Griffiths. With a detailed section on the "faker's art," a must read for any collector.
NPT Books, a
Category
20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Is it Genuine? A Guide to the Identification of 18th Century English Furniture
Located in London, GB
book, explaining just how many fakes and reproductions have slipped into the antiques market for
Category
Vintage 1970s Books
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 10.04 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Secret and Unusual Paris, French Book by Rodolphe Trouilleux, 2003
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
cobblestones, surprises: forgotten dead-ends, a cloister converted into workshops, a real-fake medieval house
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Investigator Book, Judith Miller 2007 First American Edition with Jacket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
identify a real antique, a reproduction or a fake, with an overview of defining features and side by side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
H 1 in W 8 in D 10.25 in
American Tables & Looking Glasses in the Mabel Brady Garvan & Yale Collections
Located in valatie, NY
fake, altered, or misidentified objects are catalogued in a special section, and appendices provide
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Elmgreen & Dragset 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
into a subway station in 2004, to the siting of a fake Prada boutique in the Texan desert in 2005, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
"Fake Flying" Original Contemporary Batman Pop Art Series by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artistic inspiration. Other influences are comic books and American pop culture. His original artworks add
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Bookcase
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
brass with shelves in smoked glass. The fake bamboo style brass adds a warm and luxurious touch to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding in the Biccherna Style Siena Tuscany
By Icilio Federico Joni
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and
Category
Late 19th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel
H 15.95 in W 13 in D 1.97 in
Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding in the Biccherna Style Siena Tuscany
By Icilio Federico Joni
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and
Category
Late 19th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel
H 15.95 in W 13 in D 1.97 in
Antique Art Nouveau Buckle Peacock Feather Piel Frères Polychrome Enamel Brass
By Piel Frères
Located in Munich, Bavaria
'Fabulous Fakes', page 91, Grafton Books 1988.
The same buckle, executed in silver, is published in
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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W 2.56 in D 1.86 in L 4.02 in
By Moonlight, E.E. Walton, Watercolor and Gouache, Figural, Landscape
Located in Wiscasset, ME
the 1890s and caught around 1899 after bilking several people in fake land deals and other securities
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
very attractive, where you can put books and decorative items, making this desk much more interesting
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.96 in W 48.23 in D 32.49 in
Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there; simulating a stack and shelf of books
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
H 3.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-E Teak Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
you can put books on it, using it as bench, putting in a hall, bedroom or in a walk way. It brings an
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
H 17.92 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-33-C Cane Bench / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
. It is a beautiful piece, where you can put books on it, using it as bench, putting in a hall, bedroom
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 18.31 in W 53.94 in D 18.12 in
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Lacquered and Giltwood Consoles
Located in IT
and lacquered wooden consoles are composed of two half-moon tops lacquered with fake jasper. The band
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Giltwood
H 35.83 in W 13.39 in D 37.41 in
Qana, Palestine Large Mixed Media Conceptual Abstract Painting
By Dennis Balk
Located in Surfside, FL
de Land, American Fine Arts” (2008-powerhouse books), and “particles + waves with plausibility” (2006
Category
Early 2000s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink
Faith Thumbnail H Large Mixed Media Conceptual Abstract Painting
By Dennis Balk
Located in Surfside, FL
de Land, American Fine Arts” (2008-powerhouse books), and “particles + waves with plausibility” (2006
Category
Early 2000s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink
Hashish, Palestine Large Mixed Media Conceptual Abstract Painting
By Dennis Balk
Located in Surfside, FL
de Land, American Fine Arts” (2008-powerhouse books), and “particles + waves with plausibility” (2006
Category
Early 2000s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink
Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads
By P.H. Emerson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
and fishermen of East Anglia. These black-and-white photographs, published in books such as Life and
Category
Late 19th Century Photography
Materials
Platinum
Living Dangerously, Original Oil Painting, Large Scale Fictional Book Cover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by writing columns and mixing up the authors with made-up titles (from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Reed-Cutter at Work
By P.H. Emerson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
peasants and fishermen of East Anglia. These black-and-white photographs, published in books such as Life
Category
Late 19th Century Photography
Materials
Platinum
Battle For Yellowstone, Original Oil Painting of Oversized Fictional Bookcover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
the
headline reads, “Can you wear Dior to the Protest March?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silent Running
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
you wear Dior to the Protest March?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by writing columns and mixing up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
divider, where you can divide a room or as object to show books. It's a fantastic piece and has a strong
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 65.75 in W 59.85 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
can divide a room or as an object to show books. It's a fantastic piece and has a strong presence in
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 81.11 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
I'm Witnessing a Forest Fire-Oil Painting, Fictional Penguin Classic Book Cover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
Protest March?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by writing columns and mixing up the authors with made-up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31 in W 19 in D 1.5 in
New France and Labrador - Graphite Drawing, Landscape, On Antiqued Map
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
Protest March?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by writing columns and mixing up the authors with made-up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Glass Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
. The top has two layers: the first is a glass layer underneath the wooden part, where books and other
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 15.95 in W 47.45 in D 17.33 in
Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Greek Toga" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dusty Springfield. The fake could transmute to the real through style.
In his light, droll voice
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
H 26 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Nude" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dusty Springfield. The fake could transmute to the real through style.
In his light, droll voice
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Chicago Portage - Serene Wooded Landscape with Stormy Skies, Oil on Canvas
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
Protest March?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by writing columns and mixing up the authors with made-up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Fiacre au Cheval Blanc, Pont St. Michel – Paris
By François Gall
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
first fake paintings of the artist from Eastern Europe, including Romania. Recognized portraitist, he
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ex Libris - Allegro Melanconico - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
stimulated Fingesten. The engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.12 in
The Complete Illustrated Book of Card Magic by Walter B. Gibson 1969 OOP
Located in Boca Raton, FL
reprints issued later. This is the actual book from 1969!
Mr. Gibson wrote dozens of great books on magic
Category
1960s Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Magazine Paper
Dracula
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
you wear Dior to the Protest March?” (Enter my books.) I first
start by writing columns and mixing up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ex Libris - Mantero - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
stimulated Fingesten. The engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 8.27 in W 6.11 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris Good Luck - Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works were published also in the
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris - PF - Original Woodcut by M. Fingesten - Early 1900
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 4.93 in W 3.55 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris Allegro Melanconico - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
stimulated Fingesten. The engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris Mantero - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
stimulated Fingesten. The engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 4.93 in W 6.11 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris - 15 par Fingensten - Original Woodcut by M. Fingesten - 1938
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 5.6 in W 4.1 in D 0.12 in
Without Results - China Ink Drawing on Paper by G. Grosz - 1925
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
reading of the books of James Fenimore Cooper, Bret Harte and Karl May, and which he retained for the rest
Category
1920s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
H 25.6 in W 20.67 in D 0.04 in
Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
books, records, and psychedelic posters. The artist’s Oism project, initiated in the late 1990s
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.29 in W 47.84 in D 0.4 in
"Fake" - Original Pop Street Art on Newspaper by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as his artistic inspiration. Other influences are comic books and American pop culture. His original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Ex Libris Mantero - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris Ernest Monteux - Etching by M. Fingesten - 1930s
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris Happy New Year 1938 - Original Etching by M. Fingesten
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works were published also in the famous periodicals of
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
André De Raynal / Ex Biblioteca Macabrum - Etching by M. Fingesten - 1937
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works were
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris Mantero - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - Early 1900
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
stimulated Fingesten. The engravings of this artist were published since 1915 in files and books in limited
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
Felicitas / Ans Van der Kuylen - Original Etching by M. Fingesten
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works were published also in the
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
Ex Libris et Musicis Mantero - Original Etching by M. Fingesten - Early 1900
By Michel Fingesten
Located in Roma, IT
published since 1915 in files and books in limited edition.
Fingesten’s works were published also in the
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.12 in
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There is a range of fake books for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct fake books — often made from wood, paper and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of fake books available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Fake books bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Pierre Jeanneret, Anton Corbijn and Herbert Cescinsky each produced beautiful fake books that are worth considering.
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