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 publisher 'Au Vent d'Arles', Paris.
Paper
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, Charles E. Slatkin Inc., Galleries, 1965. Paperback. Brown wrap with orange lettering. 4...
Paper
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. Publisher, Norma, Paris, France, 2005. In French. "While the design of the 50s is ...
Paper
Histoire de Leon Bakst Rare French 1924 Edition #94 of 345 Ballet Russes designs
By Leon Bakst
Located in Glenford, NY
Histoire de Leon Bakst Copyright by Edition “L’Art Russe” Alexandre Kogan ECrite par Andre Levinson Societe D’Editions et de Librairie Henri Reynaud PARIS This is number 94 of ...
Paper
Rare First Edition Book by Max Ernst, Paris, Original Lithographs
By Max Ernst
Located in Milano, IT
Rare First Edition of “Max Ernst,” Paris, René Drouin Éditeur, 1950, with Two Signed Lithographs An exceptional and highly collectible first edition of Max Ernst, published in Paris...
Paper
Rare book by Jean Dubuffet, *Anvouaiaje par in ninbesil avec de zimaje*, 9 lithographs
By Jean Dubuffet
Located in Milano, IT
Jean Dubuffet, “Anvouaiaje par in ninbesil avec de zimaje”, rare artist’s book with 9 original lithographs, limited edition of 20 copies Rare and highly collectible artist’s book by...
Paper
Max Ernst Paul Eluard Rare Illustrated Book "A L'Interieur de la Vue" 1947
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique find-"A l’Intérieur de la Vue" is an original modern book of poems by Paul Éluard (Saint-Denis, 1895 – Charenton-le-Pont, 1952) and illustrated by Max Ernst (1891 - 1976) pu...
Leather, Paper
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy by Mr. Yorick (Laurence Stern)
Located in Middletown, NY
Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1928. Limited Edition, numbered 8vo, 9 x 5 3/4 inches (230 x 145 mm); iv + 152 + ii pages, printed on English hand-made paper in 14 pt....
Gold Leaf
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Gauguin, Catalogue Raisonné [Wildenstein]
Located in Middletown, NY
Daniel Wildenstein's OWN COPY of the first, limited edition Gauguin Catalogue Raisonée. RARE with autograph notations. Wildenstein, Georges (Daniel Wildenstein and Raymond Cogniat, ...
Paper
L'Annonciateur by Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam – in special Art-Deco binding
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and stunning binding sculpted in the Art-Nouveau style by Louis Déze, and illustrating the themes of the work. From the library of the eminent French bibliophile Guy Bigorie. ...
Gold Leaf
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 signed illustrations, from the library of a distinguished French collector, enhanced w...
Gold Leaf
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H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
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 volumes " ordinances of the kings of France " printed at the royal press of Paris betw...
Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Vienna, AT
Yonel Lebovici - Sculpteur de haut niveau by Michéle Chartier First edition, out of print! Hardcover, 148 pages Measaure: 23.5 x 28.5 cm Published 2002 by Editions Stein Q...
Paper
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H 21.26 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
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 series: Estampes pour servir l’Histoire des Plantes by Nicholas Robert, Paris 1719-ca...
Paper
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H 12.88 in W 9.97 in D 0.04 in
Camelia Clowesiana [Camellia], Drawn by J J Jung, Engraved by Oudet, Berlèse
By J. J. Jung
Located in Norwich, GB
Issued in the much sought after and scarce series: Abbé Lorenzo Berlèse Iconographie du genre camellia ou description et figures des camellia les plus belles et les plus rares ...
Paper
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 4th edition since the project was initially published in 1844.
Leather, Paper
Rare Book-First Edition-Le Fete Marriage Le Dauphin
By Henri Cohen, Seymour de Ricci
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible Complete First Edition (1726-1746)of Two Books Bound Together with important Historical Engravings.They commemorate the two marriages of the Dauphin,son of Louis XV to Ma...
Paper
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H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
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 depicting a bunch of flowers, and openwork silvered bronze vine branches. Labeled TAHAN R...
Bronze
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H 16 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Set of 18th Century French Leather Bound Books, Les Vies Des Saints, 1715
By Adrien Baillet
Located in Dallas, TX
The early 18th century typeface is embellished by some beautiful drawings throughout all books. These rare large scale antique French leather books will be a wonderful addition to an...
Leather, Paper
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 has tons of images and is in great condition. It includes a biography and covers his ...
Paper
Rare Design Book, 1925 Decorative Arts Expo, Paris
Located in Doylestown, PA
An original hardcover guide book/Preview for the 1925 Decorative Arts Exposition in Paris, showcasing the works of iconic French designers, furniture makers and architects of the per...
Paper
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 extremely famous and others to re-discover, a great addition for all barware lovers. In...
Paper
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H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in CA, CA
Jean-Michel Basquiat. L’Oeuvre Peint. Catalogue Raisonne. 2 Volumes in Slipcase Published by Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris, 1996. A very rare book and the most comprehensive catalo...
Paper
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H 12.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac. Hachette, 1973. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w...
Paper
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H 12.5 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac, Rare First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Decoration Tradition et Renouveau by Claude Fregnac. Hachette, 1973. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w...
Paper
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H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
"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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H 7.38 in W 7.75 in D 5.25 in
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...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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.
Paper
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H 6.3 in W 10.4 in D 8 in
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 you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or...
Leather, Paper, Blown Glass
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 consecrated to the Lescure collection. The portfolio titled "Mouchoirs brodés" is co...
Paper
George Barbier, Choderlos De Laclos: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
By George Barbier
Located in New York, NY
ONE OF 650 COPIES ON RIVES (out of a total edition of 720), with 20 FULL-PAGE POCHOIR PLATES by BARBIER. With additional illustrated titles and head-pieces. Barbier’s Art-Deco repres...
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H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Signed Limited First Edition of Derrière Le Miroir No. 149: Ellsworth Kelly
Located in New York, NY
“I think what we all want from art is a sense of fixity, a sense of opposing the chaos of daily living. This is an illusion, of course. What I’ve tried to capture is the reality of ...
James Joyce - Ulysses. First edition, with Joyce inscription
By James Joyce
Located in New York, NY
FIRST EDITION, number 611 of 750 copies on handmade paper, of the most celebrated novel of the 20th-century. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by Joyce on supplied bound-in sheet: "To Percy Beaum...
Georges Seurat Catalog Raisonne, One of Only 50 Copies
By Georges Seurat
Located in New York, NY
First edition, number 26 of only 50 copies of the exemplaires d'auteur from a total edition of 600. The authoritative catalogue raisonne of Seurat's work. With over 700 illustrations...
Paper
'Francis Bacon', Limited Edition 1/150, Complete with Six Lithographs
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition, one of only 150 copies on Vélin de Rives. Dedicated to Francis Bacon and complete with five single-sheet color lithographs and one fold-out color triptych by Bacon. ...
Paper
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 and with a Signed hand-pulled gravure, “Matisse Drawing from the Nude”. Additionally ...
Rare Calder Folio
By Derriere le Miroir
Located in santa monica, CA
This special folio is from the 1950 gallery show offering Calder mobiles in Paris. It is exceedingly rare. The text is all in French including comments by Ferdinand Leger.
Ink, Paper
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 (1910-1964). Published in France in 1965, it contains many black and white photos ...
Paper
Rare Simulated "Histoire de l'Art" Books Low Table, 1980 France
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare simulated "Histoire de l´art" books low table.
Wood
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