$15,011
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
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
Paper
$240
H 12 in W 9 in D 0.2 in
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
Paper
$295
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
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
Paper
$2,900
H 2 in W 14.75 in D 11 in
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
Paper
$400
H 9.06 in W 5.71 in D 0.4 in
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
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
Paper
$2,000
H 7.17 in W 4.73 in D 0.6 in
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
Gold Leaf
$7,000
H 10.5 in W 6.88 in D 1.63 in
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
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
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
Rare Book: Yonel Lebovici, Sculpteur de haut niveau
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Vienna, AT
-1-3 Perfect condition! Language: French.
Paper
Unavailable
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
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
camellia ou description et figures des camellia les plus belles et les plus rares peints d'après nature
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
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
Paper
Sold
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
Bronze
Sold
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
rare large scale antique French leather books will be a wonderful addition to any library.
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
Paper
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
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
Paper
Sold
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
Galerie Enrico Navarra, Paris, 1996. A very rare book and the most comprehensive catalogue of the
Paper
Sold
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
dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w. With French text
Paper
Sold
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
dust jacket. 288 pages. Illustrated throughout with mainly color photos and some b&w. With French text
Paper
Sold
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...
Sold
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. Each book ends is
Paper
Sold
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
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
Paper
George Barbier, Choderlos De Laclos: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
By George Barbier
Located in New York, NY
slipcase. An exceptionally fine set in original wrappers. Most rare in this condition.
Sold
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
(printed in both English and French) by Dale McConathy. Note: The limited edition is of vastly superior
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
Georges Seurat Catalog Raisonne, One of Only 50 Copies
By Georges Seurat
Located in New York, NY
beautiful set. Rare.
Paper
'Francis Bacon', Limited Edition 1/150, Complete with Six Lithographs
By Francis Bacon
Located in New York, NY
a touch of wear to box and chemise. A beautiful copy. Rare.
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
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.
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
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. With a front drawer, 1980, France.
Wood
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
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
Paper
Sold
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Rare Vintage "Les Diners de Gala" Book by Salvador Dali, 1973, First Edition
Located in Washington, DC
Rare vintage "Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dali, 1973, first edition.
$234,180Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$57,644
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$117,253
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$1,650,000
H 49.38 in W 57 in D 6 in
Young Mother Contemplating Two Embracing Children by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
By William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Located in New Orleans, LA
William-Adolphe Bouguereau 1825-1905 French Jeune mère contemplant deux enfants qui s'embrassent (Young Mother Contemplating Two Embracing Children) Signed “W-Bouguereau” (bottom ...
Canvas, Oil
$204,157
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Triptych Panel "Ballet Russe" Attrib. to Willy Pogany
By Willy Pogany
Located in North Miami, FL
Incredible hand painted scene of "Ballet Russe" with dancers in elaborate Deco costumes and fabulous details of the faces, dresses and shoes. This is a one-of-a-kind triptych panel w...
Acrylic, Wood
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
Porcelain Figure, Russian Dancer designed by Dimitri Iwanow for Lomonosov
By Lomonosov, Dimitri Ivanov
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tamara Karsavina, a Ballets Russes Dancer, impersonating the "Firebird" in the Ballet by Igor Strawinsky. Porcelain Figure by Dimitri Iwanow for Lomonosov, St. Petersburg Manufactory...
Porcelain
$595,000 / set
H 68.5 in W 292 in D 0.75 in
17th Century 'Late 1600s', Japanese Edo Period 12-Panel Folding Screen Painted
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 17th Century (Late 1600s) Japanese Edo screens made of 12-panels. This folding silk screen is painted on a gold leaf background. It has a silk border and lacquered-wood fra...
Silk, Wood, Paint, Paper
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...
Bronze
$600
H 10.5 in W 15.5 in
Leon Bakst Three Costume designs from Le Dieu Bleu Ballet 1911
By Leon Bakst
Located in Paonia, CO
Three iconic Leon Bakst costume designs for Le Dieu Bleu ( The Blue God ) a ballet choreographed by Michel Fokine and written by Cocteau. The ballet premiered in Paris in 1...
Color
$149,491Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.86 in W 70.48 in D 4.73 in
17th Century by Giacomo Sementi and Pier Francesco Cittadini Danae Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Giovanni Giacomo Sementi (Bologna, Italy, 1580 - Rome, Italy, 1636) - Pier Francesco Cittadini (Milan, Italy, 1616 - Bologna, Italy, 1681) Title: Danae Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensio...
Canvas, Oil
Looking Into the Past
Located in Atlanta, GA
For sculptor/ painter/ photographer Roberto Santo, art became a way of life when, at age16, he embarked upon an apprenticeship with Bob Peak, the celebrated illustrator… and his fath...
Bronze
The Proposal
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on mahogany panel Panel size: 47 x 36 inches Signed lower right
Oil, Wood Panel
Sergey CHEKHONIN (1878 – 1936), theater poster project, 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Serge Tchekhonine was a Russian artist who studied applied drawing, ceramics, and pottery in St. Petersburg. He settled in France in 1928, gaining attention for his finely crafted ce...
Paper
$100,354 / set
H 0.04 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century English Barrel Bronze Cannon on Oak Carriages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Fine pair of mid-19th century English bronze cannon with tapering 41" barrels and flared muzzles, the top of each breech engraved with the family crest of John Towlerton Leather, Mid...
Bronze
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