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1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs

By Georges Braque

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

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Paper

Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966

Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966

Located in View Park, CA

A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Villas 50 en France by Raphaelle Saint-Pierre, 1st Ed, Rare Hard to Find
Villas 50 en France by Raphaelle Saint-Pierre, 1st Ed, Rare Hard to Find

Villas 50 en France by Raphaelle Saint-Pierre, 1st Ed, Rare Hard to Find

Located in valatie, NY

Villas 50 en France by Raphaelle Saint-Pierre, 1st Ed Rare Hard to Find Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Books

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Paper

Histoire de Leon Bakst Rare French 1924 Edition #94 of 345 Ballet Russes designs
Histoire de Leon Bakst Rare French 1924 Edition #94 of 345 Ballet Russes designs

Histoire de Leon Bakst Rare French 1924 Edition #94 of 345 Ballet Russes designs

By Leon Bakst

Located in Glenford, NY

4 kilograms.
 1924. First French Edition Limited to 345 numbered copies, this being No. 94. Large

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Laurence Stern)
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Laurence Stern)

A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Laurence Stern)

Located in Middletown, NY

buckram, gilt titling, t.e.g., rest uncut; with RARE RED PRINTED DUST-JACKET, spine slightly sunned and

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Early 20th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]
Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]

Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]

$2,500

H 12.76 in W 12.88 in D 1.19 in

Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]

Located in Middletown, NY

Daniel Wildenstein's OWN COPY of the first, limited edition Gauguin Catalogue Raisonée. RARE with

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Mid-20th Century French Books

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Paper

Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed
Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed

Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed

Located in Middletown, NY

A very rare DELUXE copy on Japon paper illustrated by James Jacques Tissot with a second set of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Gold Leaf

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Rare 18th Century Series of Twelve Volumes with the Royal Arms of France
Rare 18th Century Series of Twelve Volumes with the Royal Arms of France

Rare 18th Century Series of Twelve Volumes with the Royal Arms of France

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Rare 18th century Series of Twelve Volumes with The Royal Arms of France Rare series of twelve

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books

Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau
Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau

Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau

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H 11.23 in W 9.26 in D 0.6 in

Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau

By Yonel Lebovici

Located in Vienna, AT

-1-3 Perfect condition! Language: French.

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Early 2000s French Books

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Paper

1710 C Dragon Lily, Lud. De Chastillon Del. Et Sculp., Master Engraving
1710 C Dragon Lily, Lud. De Chastillon Del. Et Sculp., Master Engraving

1710 C Dragon Lily, Lud. De Chastillon Del. Et Sculp., Master Engraving

Located in Norwich, GB

Dracunulus polyphyllus Etching, burin and hand colouring. Issued in the exceptionally rare

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Antique 1710s French Prints

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Paper

Camelia Clowesiana [Camellia], Drawn by J J Jung, Engraved by Oudet, Berlèse
Camelia Clowesiana [Camellia], Drawn by J J Jung, Engraved by Oudet, Berlèse

Camelia Clowesiana [Camellia], Drawn by J J Jung, Engraved by Oudet, Berlèse

By J. J. Jung

Located in Norwich, GB

camellia ou description et figures des camellia les plus belles et les plus rares peints d'après nature

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Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Prints

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Paper

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

Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin
Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin

Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin

By Seymour de Ricci, Henri Cohen

Located in New Orleans, LA

Incredible Complete First Edition (1726-1746)of Two Books Bound Together with important Historical

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Books

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Paper

Rare Blotting Paper Case in Silvered Bronze and Porcelain by Maison Tahan
Rare Blotting Paper Case in Silvered Bronze and Porcelain by Maison Tahan

Rare Blotting Paper Case in Silvered Bronze and Porcelain by Maison Tahan

By Tahan Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Rare blotting paper case in dark blue velvet, embellished with an oval? porcelain? medallion

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Books

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Bronze

Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715

Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715

By Adrien Baillet

Located in Dallas, TX

rare large scale antique French leather books will be a wonderful addition to any library.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Books

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Leather, Paper

Rare Pierre Paulin Un Univers De Formes Book
Rare Pierre Paulin Un Univers De Formes Book

Rare Pierre Paulin Un Univers De Formes Book

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H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1 in

Rare Pierre Paulin Un Univers De Formes Book

By Pierre Paulin

Located in San Diego, CA

Pierre Paulin: Un Univers De Formes (French Edition) by Anne Chapoutot. This rare hardcover book

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Rare Design Book, 1925 Decorative Arts Expo, Paris
Rare Design Book, 1925 Decorative Arts Expo, Paris

Rare Design Book, 1925 Decorative Arts Expo, Paris

Located in Doylestown, PA

, showcasing the works of iconic French designers, furniture makers and architects of the period. Titled

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Books

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Paper

Cocktail Recipes Book by Jean Lupoiu Rare 1948 Edition
Cocktail Recipes Book by Jean Lupoiu Rare 1948 Edition

Cocktail Recipes Book by Jean Lupoiu Rare 1948 Edition

By Jean Lupoiu

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Jean Lupoiu cocktail book, early edition from 1948. 135 pages of cocktail recipes, some

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Books

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Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in CA, CA

Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris, 1996. A very rare book and the most comprehensive catalogue of the

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1990s French Books

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Paper

Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition

Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w. With French text

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Vintage 1970s French Books

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Paper

Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition

Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w. With French text

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Vintage 1970s French Books

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Paper

"Yves Saint Laurent Mis à nu: Inédits et Portraits Rares–Jeanloup Sieff" 2010
"Yves Saint Laurent Mis à nu: Inédits et Portraits Rares–Jeanloup Sieff" 2010

"Yves Saint Laurent Mis à nu: Inédits et Portraits Rares–Jeanloup Sieff" 2010

By Jeanloup Sieff 1, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in CA, CA

First edition hardcover, published by Albin Michel, Paris, 2010. ‘Yves Saint Laurent Laid Bare’ A collection of Jeanloup Sieff’s incredibly intimate and unpretentious portraits...

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2010s French Books

Rare Pair of 1920s Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Siamese Fighting Fish Bookends
Rare Pair of 1920s Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Siamese Fighting Fish Bookends

Rare Pair of 1920s Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Siamese Fighting Fish Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Great pair of artistically crafted figural bookends. Anybody with a love for the Arts and Crafts in general and for Siamese fighting fish in particular, will want to fight over th...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Books

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Rare French Papier Mâché Books Ends, circa 1930
Rare French Papier Mâché Books Ends, circa 1930

Rare French Papier Mâché Books Ends, circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French papier mâché books ends in a book form trompe l'oeil, circa 1930. Each book ends is

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Bookends

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Paper

Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books
Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books

Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique double stack of leather books design liquor tantalus with hidden glasses & decanters. If

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Paper, Blown Glass

Collection Lescure Extremely Rare Portfolios About Lace
Collection Lescure Extremely Rare Portfolios About Lace

Collection Lescure Extremely Rare Portfolios About Lace

Located in Encino, CA

For collector of lace, embroidery and dentelle. Extremely rare set of two complete portfolios

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Vintage 1920s French Books

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Paper

James Joyce - Ulysses. First edition, with Joyce inscription
James Joyce - Ulysses. First edition, with Joyce inscription

James Joyce - Ulysses. First edition, with Joyce inscription

By James Joyce

Located in New York, NY

morocco gilt. Light fold marks to sheet with inscription, otherwise fine. A rare first edition with Joyce

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Early 20th Century French Books

Georges Seurat Catalog Raisonne, One of Only 50 Copies
Georges Seurat Catalog Raisonne, One of Only 50 Copies

Georges Seurat Catalog Raisonne, One of Only 50 Copies

By Georges Seurat

Located in New York, NY

beautiful set. Rare.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Books

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Paper

Brassai the Artists of My Life, with Signed Photo of Matisse
Brassai the Artists of My Life, with Signed Photo of Matisse

Brassai the Artists of My Life, with Signed Photo of Matisse

By Brassaï

Located in New York, NY

Rare Deluxe signed limited First edition, one of only 150 copies, Signed and numbered by Brassai

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Books

Rare Calder Folio
Rare Calder Folio

Rare Calder Folio

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W 15 in D 11 in

Rare Calder Folio

By Derriere le Miroir

Located in santa monica, CA

exceedingly rare. The text is all in French including comments by Ferdinand Leger.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Ink, 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

Rare Simulated "Histoire de l'Art" Books Low Table, 1980 France
Rare Simulated "Histoire de l'Art" Books Low Table, 1980 France

Rare Simulated "Histoire de l'Art" Books Low Table, 1980 France

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare simulated "Histoire de l´art" books low table. With a front drawer, 1980, France.

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Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Very Rare Austrian Biedermeier Cabinet In Walnut
Very Rare Austrian Biedermeier Cabinet In Walnut

Very Rare Austrian Biedermeier Cabinet In Walnut

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H 74.5 in W 49.6 in D 14.2 in

Very Rare Austrian Biedermeier Cabinet In Walnut

Located in Senden, NRW

, - Shellac French polish. Very rare books cabinet with ebonised transom window Country of Origin

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Vitrines

Rare Original Louis Vuitton European City Guide, 2000
Rare Original Louis Vuitton European City Guide, 2000

Rare Original Louis Vuitton European City Guide, 2000

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

. Includes eight European Cities Books covering 33 cities plus the hard cover book holder in orange heavy

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Early 2000s French Modern Books

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Paper

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The Oushak Gem Rug (1.2x1.8m), Made in UK by Sister, Lush and Thick Pile

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2010s Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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By C & P Fiell, TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dreamwheeling. The stories behind 100 of the world’s most coveted automobiles. From the adrenaline-filled 24 Hours of Le Mans to the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lake Como...

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Located in Basel, BS

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Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans

By Carl C. Dauterman, Everett Fahy, F.J.B. Watson

Located in valatie, NY

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$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

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Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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$7,500

H 34 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in

French Art Deco Commode

Located in Bridgewater, CT

An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, veneered in Macassar ebony, with three drawers, silvered bronze trimmings on tapered gadrooned legs, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure

$5,413 / set

H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs

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The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...

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By Heinrich Campendonk

Located in London, GB

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Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)
Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)

Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This book offers a unique perspective on the decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century. The first serious book on a period just beginning to be researched by scholars and little k...

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Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)

Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)

$295

H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 0.63 in

Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

by Sandra Dachs, Patricia De Muga & Laura Garcia Hintzo Focuses on Eileen Gray, a breakaway designer in a world dominated by male-centric style schools Besides an introductory essay,...

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$600

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By Max Ernst, Frederick John Kiesler, Peggy Guggenheim

Located in New York, NY

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Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Sharon, CT

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A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

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$2,900

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By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

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Rare French Books For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare French books for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare French books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and bronze. Rare French books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare French books bearing Art Deco or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Georges Braque, Henri Cohen and Jean Lupoiu each produced beautiful rare French books that are worth considering.

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Antique and vintage books add a sense of culture and style to any room. Displaying these types of books in your living room or reading nook can warm a space with a distinguished feel.

Several factors make antique books highly desirable. Original jackets, ornate binding, illustrations and quality of the print all contribute to making a vintage book special. Rare books are of great interest to collectors in the know and can command high prices at auction. In 2021, an important early artist book by Andy Warhol sold at auction for more than $106,000. Somewhere between all the commercial work he did as an ambitious young graphic designer in the early 1950s and his first real debut as a Pop artist a decade later, Warhol produced a trove of incredibly charming drawings. His illustrated self-published artist books from the 1950s are very rare.

Many collectors seek the first edition of certain books. Fewer copies of a book and higher demand make it a rare find. A book that contains the author’s signature also makes it much more prized than other examples of the same title.

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