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Bronze Sculpture "Get Up" After Georges Petit de Chemellier, 20th Century
Bronze Sculpture "Get Up" After Georges Petit de Chemellier, 20th Century

Bronze Sculpture "Get Up" After Georges Petit de Chemellier, 20th Century

By George de Chemellier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming bronze faithfully reproduces one of the most beloved genre sculptures by French sculptor Georges Petit de Chemellier (1859–1937), whose lively depictions of everyday li...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Family of Bears” by Delabrierre
French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Family of Bears” by Delabrierre

French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Family of Bears” by Delabrierre

By Paul Edouard Delabriere

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Presumably being cast after his 1850 submission to the Paris Salon [no. 3306] of Famille d' Ours, the model captures the distinctly human characteristics of the beast and her young.

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

'Girl with Roses' by Charles Joseph Watelet (1867 – 1954)
'Girl with Roses' by Charles Joseph Watelet (1867 – 1954)

'Girl with Roses' by Charles Joseph Watelet (1867 – 1954)

Located in Knokke, BE

He enjoyed considerable success during his career, including recognition at the Paris Salons. His works are held in several major Belgian collections, including the Royal Museums of ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bathing in the Forest by V Gilbert Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting
Bathing in the Forest by V Gilbert Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting

Bathing in the Forest by V Gilbert Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting

By Victor Gabriel Gilbert

Located in St. Albans, GB

Despite his lack of formal training, Gilbert’s admissions to the Paris Salons of 1873 and 1874 were very well received by audiences and critics alike; at this time he was supported b...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Fine French 19th-20th Century Figure of a Nude Maiden
Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Fine French 19th-20th Century Figure of a Nude Maiden

Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) Fine French 19th-20th Century Figure of a Nude Maiden

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He received his early training from his father and later studied under notable masters such as Aimé Millet, Augustin Drumont, and Jean Thomas at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Torn Fabric Collage Dada "Clown Face" Mid Century Modern Israeli
Torn Fabric Collage Dada "Clown Face" Mid Century Modern Israeli

Torn Fabric Collage Dada "Clown Face" Mid Century Modern Israeli

By Ella Raayoni

Located in Surfside, FL

Aside from her exhibits in Israel, she exhibited in the Paris Salon of 1958 and was awarded first by the Women's International Artists.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric

French Art Nouveau Mahogany Dining Table by Eugène Gaillard for Maison Bing 1900
French Art Nouveau Mahogany Dining Table by Eugène Gaillard for Maison Bing 1900

French Art Nouveau Mahogany Dining Table by Eugène Gaillard for Maison Bing 1900

By Eugène Gaillard

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Literature: Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Volume III: furniture, woodbridge 1988, P.209 J.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Troubadour Religious Painting Monks Relics 19th
French Troubadour Religious Painting Monks Relics 19th

French Troubadour Religious Painting Monks Relics 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

"(published by Father Dom François Chamard, Benedictine of the Abbey of Ligugé in France (Paris, 1882)) Our painting reminds us of a work by the troubadour painter Charles Louis Les...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

CHRISTIAN ROULLIER Beautiful Woman Arranges Flowers Atrium Greenhouse PARIS 1884
CHRISTIAN ROULLIER Beautiful Woman Arranges Flowers Atrium Greenhouse PARIS 1884

CHRISTIAN ROULLIER Beautiful Woman Arranges Flowers Atrium Greenhouse PARIS 1884

By Christian Henri Roullier

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

The flowers have been gathered and arranged, sunlight enters through the glass, and the young woman pauses within a setting devoted almost entirely to beauty. Roullier died in Paris...

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1880s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Dutch Landscape: Watercolor of Riverbank in Holland
19th Century Dutch Landscape: Watercolor of Riverbank in Holland

19th Century Dutch Landscape: Watercolor of Riverbank in Holland

Located in New York, NY

In 1848, he started exhibiting in the Paris Salons and his work was well received by the influential critics Charles Beaudelaire and Emile Zola.

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1880s Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Watercolor, Pencil

"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six
"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six

"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Stumm exhibited at major institutions including the Paris Salon and the National Academy of Design, and she was also active as a war correspondent and artist during the First World W...

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Prints

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century French Bronze Dog, Pierre-Jules Mène, circa 1870
Late 19th Century French Bronze Dog, Pierre-Jules Mène, circa 1870

Late 19th Century French Bronze Dog, Pierre-Jules Mène, circa 1870

Located in Greven, DE

He spent many hours in the Jardin des Plantes, where he studied, made sketches and created small animal models. he first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1838 and quickly became popul...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand
Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand

Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand

By Jean Dunand

Located in Montreal, QC

He therefore decided, while continuing to present his sculptures at the Paris salons, to exhibit his works in dinanderie, a technique he had learned at the end of the 1890s from Augu...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Copper

Emile Vernon  (French, 1872-1919) Pink Roses  Belle Epoque Oil Painting .
Emile Vernon  (French, 1872-1919) Pink Roses  Belle Epoque Oil Painting .

Emile Vernon (French, 1872-1919) Pink Roses Belle Epoque Oil Painting .

By Emile Vernon

Located in New York, NY

A decade later, Vernon participated in two exhibitions, The Exposition of Fine Arts and Decorative Arts in Paris and subsequently, at the Salon des Artistes Francais.

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Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paul emile Lecomte. Paris -The Carrousel and the Louvre pencil on paper, signed
Paul emile Lecomte. Paris -The Carrousel and the Louvre pencil on paper, signed

Paul emile Lecomte. Paris -The Carrousel and the Louvre pencil on paper, signed

By Paul Emile Lecomte

Located in PARIS, FR

He exhibited regularly at the Salon in Paris from 1880 to 1912, where his work was rewarded several times: an honorable mention in 1882, a third-class medal in 1888 and a second-clas...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Daum Nancy ‘Coloquinte’ Flacon
Daum Nancy ‘Coloquinte’ Flacon

Daum Nancy ‘Coloquinte’ Flacon

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

Maury, Daum dans les musées de Nancy, Nancy, 1989, cover and p. 178, no. 64 A. Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914, Vol. IV: Ceramics and Glass, Woodbridge, 1998, p. 36 H.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

'Lady in Rose' by Charles Joseph Watelet ( 1867 – 1954 ) signed and dated 1924
'Lady in Rose' by Charles Joseph Watelet ( 1867 – 1954 ) signed and dated 1924

'Lady in Rose' by Charles Joseph Watelet ( 1867 – 1954 ) signed and dated 1924

Located in Knokke, BE

He enjoyed considerable success during his career, including recognition at the Paris Salons. His works are held in several major Belgian collections, including the Royal Museums of ...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Belgium Harbor Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Jules Bahieu
19th Century Belgium Harbor Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Jules Bahieu

19th Century Belgium Harbor Scene Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Jules Bahieu

By Jules Bahieu

Located in Dallas, TX

Bahieu (1847-1916), a Belgian-born painter known for landscapes and scenes of daily life, exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1885 and 1895 and is listed in the Benezit Di...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

People's woman of Venice, Italy
People's woman of Venice, Italy

People's woman of Venice, Italy

Located in Paris, IDF

Henri Auguste Cesar SERRUR (Lambersart, 1794 – Lille, 1876) People's Woman of Venice Oil on canvas Signed, located and dated 65 x 60 cm Venice 1850 Exhibitions: - Paris Salon of 1...

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Mid-19th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Young Lady Seated', Royal Academy London, PAFA, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII
'Young Lady Seated', Royal Academy London, PAFA, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII

'Young Lady Seated', Royal Academy London, PAFA, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Turrell exhibited widely and with success including annually at the Royal Academy (1873-1904), the Society of Miniaturists (1873 – 1932), the Brooklyn Art Association (1868), the Pen...

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1870s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

Allegory Painting Drawing Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas France
Allegory Painting Drawing Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas France

Allegory Painting Drawing Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned important noble residence and ca...

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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Oil

"Up the Valley"

"Up the Valley"

By Daniel Garber

Located in Lambertville, NJ

He painted frequently while in Europe, creating a powerful body of colorful impressionist landscapes depicting various rural villages and farms scenes; exhibiting several of these wo...

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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France
Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned important noble residence and ca...

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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Port Of Bordeaux, France In Winter: A 19th C. Etching by Maxime Lalanne
The Port Of Bordeaux, France In Winter: A 19th C. Etching by Maxime Lalanne

The Port Of Bordeaux, France In Winter: A 19th C. Etching by Maxime Lalanne

By Maxime Lalanne

Located in Alamo, CA

He grew up in Bordeaux, but he refined his artistic skills and worked in Paris. His art was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1852 and he continued to regularly show both etching...

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Mid-19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

"Niagara Falls" Victor de Grailly, Hudson River School, New York Landscape
"Niagara Falls" Victor de Grailly, Hudson River School, New York Landscape

"Niagara Falls" Victor de Grailly, Hudson River School, New York Landscape

By Victor de Grailly

Located in New York, NY

While his more academic, Romantic paintings were exhibited at the Paris Salons, he employed a workshop of artists to help him produce his commercially popular landscapes, many of whi...

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1840s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winter Landscape, 1908, Watercolor
Winter Landscape, 1908, Watercolor

Winter Landscape, 1908, Watercolor

Located in Stockholm, SE

Thegerström's Paris years were marked by engagement with the vibrant art scene, notably through his studies at Académie Julian and participation in the Paris Salons and the 1889 Worl...

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Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

Portrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting
Portrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting

Portrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting

By Florence Kate Upton

Located in Hagley, England

Although a children's book illustrator, Upton was first a painter and exhibited at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy. This lovely portrait, painted circa 1900, is a half length...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn, British Impressionist plein air oil landscape
Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn, British Impressionist plein air oil landscape

Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn, British Impressionist plein air oil landscape

By Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn

Located in Harkstead, GB

Early on in his career de Glehn began exhibiting at the Paris Salon, RA and NEAC, as well as Fine Art Society, Leicester Galleries RP, RA, RHA and at many other venues.

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century
Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century

Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century

By Auguste Moreau

Located in London, GB

Born in Dijon, France in 1855 to a celebrated family of sculptors, including his father Auguste Moreau, he went on to regularly exhibit his work at the Paris Salon from 1861 on. The ...

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Antique 1890s French Busts

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Marble

Biscuit Porcelain Girl Plucking a Daisy after Nicolas Lecorney, France, 19th C.
Biscuit Porcelain Girl Plucking a Daisy after Nicolas Lecorney, France, 19th C.

Biscuit Porcelain Girl Plucking a Daisy after Nicolas Lecorney, France, 19th C.

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Lecorney, born in Gourgeon (Haute-Saône), exhibited at the Paris Salon around 1880-1884; his girls and nymphs were mainly produced in biscuit.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Bisque

Julien Gustave Gagliardini French Provence Landscape Oil Painting
Julien Gustave Gagliardini French Provence Landscape Oil Painting

Julien Gustave Gagliardini French Provence Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Nottingham, GB

Gagliardini trained in Saint-Étienne before continuing his studies in Paris. He began exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1869, initially establishing his reputation through portraits a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Bronze Figure of 'La Nature Se Dévoilant Devant La Science'
Bronze Figure of 'La Nature Se Dévoilant Devant La Science'

Bronze Figure of 'La Nature Se Dévoilant Devant La Science'

By Louis Ernest Barrias

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The figure first appeared in white marble at the Paris Salon of 1893 as 'La Nature mystérieuse et voilée se découvre devant la Science' and was acquired by the faculty at l'Ecole de ...

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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Open Seas, Late 19th Century

Open Seas, Late 19th Century

By Frank Lewis Emanuel

Located in London, GB

He also exhibited at Walker Art Gallery, Manchester Academy of Fine Art, New English Art Club and the Paris Salon. His work was further popularised through his publication of postca...

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Late 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Original Harpignies oil painting "Landscape at Twilight
Original Harpignies oil painting "Landscape at Twilight

Original Harpignies oil painting "Landscape at Twilight

By Henri Joseph Harpignies

Located in Hinsdale, IL

Harpignies continued to exhibit at the Paris Salon frequently but in 1863 his painting, Canards Sauvage, was refused by the admission jury and Harpignies was so incensed that he dest...

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19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Edmond Marie Petitjean French Impressionist Harbour Scene Oil Painting
Edmond Marie Petitjean French Impressionist Harbour Scene Oil Painting

Edmond Marie Petitjean French Impressionist Harbour Scene Oil Painting

Located in Nottingham, GB

Born in the Vosges in 1844, Edmond Marie Petitjean first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1874 and became a member of the Société des Artistes Français in 1883.

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

La Negresse (The Negress)
La Negresse (The Negress)

La Negresse (The Negress)

By Louis Legrand

Located in Fairlawn, OH

He did not only work in graphics; he exhibited paintings at the Paris salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts starting in 1902.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints

Materials

Etching

Notre Dame, Autonne
Notre Dame, Autonne

Notre Dame, Autonne

By Merio Ameglio, 1897-1970

Located in Sheffield, MA

Ameglio became a member of the Paris Salons and exhibited regularly there. In 1938, during the International Art Exposition he won considerable acclaim and was awarded his first hono...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Parisian Street Scene
Parisian Street Scene

Parisian Street Scene

Located in Sheffield, MA

Ameglio became a member of the Paris Salons and exhibited regularly there. In 1938, during the International Art Exposition he won considerable acclaim and was awarded his first hono...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

L'Aieule (The Grandmother)
L'Aieule (The Grandmother)

L'Aieule (The Grandmother)

By Louis Legrand

Located in Fairlawn, OH

He did not only work in graphics; he exhibited paintings at the Paris salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts starting in 1902.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

"Springtime Landscape" William Anderson Coffin, American Impressionism Barbizon
"Springtime Landscape" William Anderson Coffin, American Impressionism Barbizon

"Springtime Landscape" William Anderson Coffin, American Impressionism Barbizon

By William Anderson Coffin

Located in New York, NY

Coffin exhibited in the Paris Salons of 1879, 1880 and 1882. The painting shown in 1879 represented the students at work in Bonnat's figure painting class.

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1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Art Deco Neapolitan 'Scugnizzo' Bust by De Martino, Gilt and Burnished Bronze
Art Deco Neapolitan 'Scugnizzo' Bust by De Martino, Gilt and Burnished Bronze

Art Deco Neapolitan 'Scugnizzo' Bust by De Martino, Gilt and Burnished Bronze

By Neapolitan Craftsman

Located in Vigonza, Padua

BIOGRAPHY OF THE ARTIST Giovanni de Martino (1870-1935) trained in Naples at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. He moved to Paris where he performed small sculptural groups and freq...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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    In fashion, Paris is known for being home to the headquarters of many luxury houses. Dior, Givenchy, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Chanel, Saint-Laurent, Celine, Hermès, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton all call the city home. Paris also draws crowds twice per year with Paris Fashion Week, a series of fashion shows that feature top maisons showcasing their latest pieces. In addition, the city is home to some of the top fashion schools in Europe, including ESMOD International, the Institut Francais de la Mode, Studio Berçot and the Paris College of Art. Explore a wide range of French apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
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    Paris is home to several priceless pieces of art from the world's top artists. Debatably, the most famous artwork in Paris is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, on display at the Louvre. Many consider the Mona Lisa to be the most famous piece of art in Paris as well as the world. Shop a selection of artwork from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    How much Paris's ring is worth depends on which ring you're talking about. Paris Hilton has had several engagement rings. Famously, she received a 24-carat diamond engagement ring worth $5 million from Paris Latsis in May 2005. In 2018, Chris Zylka presented her with a 20-carat pear-cut halo engagement ring valued at $2 million, and Carter Reum gave her a 20-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring worth more than $1 million in 2021. Shop a diverse assortment of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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    Mellerio is the oldest jewelry house in Paris. Furthermore, Mellerio is one of Europe’s oldest jewelry makers and one of its oldest family-run companies. The Mellerino family established their shop in Italy in 1613 and started trading at Versailles in 1777. Francois Mellerio relocated the shop to Paris during the early 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mellerio jewelry.
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    Yes, Karl Lagerfeld Paris is a good brand. Specializing in affordable, well-made apparel and accessories for a hip, youthful demographic, Karl Lagerfeld Paris is a diffusion line of the French luxury fashion brand known as Karl Lagerfeld. During his five-decade career designing shoes, handbags, evening dresses and other items for Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and many others, the German-born Lagerfeld was a quintessential chameleon, ever evolving to embody the times. Shop a diverse assortment of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Paris is called the fashion capital of the world for two main reasons. First, the city is home to Paris Fashion Week, a semiannual series of fashion shows organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The event dates back to 1973, when the inaugural fashion week took place. The second reason is that several luxury fashion houses have their headquarters in Paris. Among them are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy and Chloe. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
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    Paris Street Rainy Day is an Impressionist street scene painting. Gustave Caillebotte produced the oil painting in 1877, and it is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, as of January 2022. You'll find a range of Gustave Caillebotte art on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Lagerfeld Paris is mostly price. Karl Lagerfeld is the name of the high-end line of clothing and accessories originally founded by designer Karl Lagerfeld. The Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand is a diffusion line that offers more accessibly priced pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Karl Lagerfeld apparel and accessories.
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    Yes, some pieces are real Dior dresses in the film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. The movie's costume designer, Jenny Beavan, arranged to borrow several Christian Dior dresses from the French luxury fashion house. Others she recreated using original Dior designs, and a few she devised herself, drawing inspiration from Dior dresses. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Christian Dior dresses and other apparel.
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    The museum in Paris that has one of the richest collections of paintings, including the famous Mona Lisa, is the Louvre. Established in 1793, the museum has displayed fine works of art for over 200 years. Each year, more than 8.7 million people visit the Louvre. Its collections include more than 35,000 paintings, sculptures and other objects. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.