Lot of 3 Religious and Cultural Works: "Sienne et ses Terres" "Lourdes" - 3Y05

Explore the charm and history of 1930s France with this set of La Belle France magazines, featuring issues from October, November, and December of 1938. Known for its rich black-and-...

This remarkable lot of Lecture pour Tous magazines spans multiple years in the 1960s, offering a fascinating look into mid-century French culture, literature, and societal issues. Le...

These four original carbon prints have been made by the French publishing house Maison Braun & Cie. (see labels on the backs). The company was launched in 1853 in the town of Dornach, Alsace, France by Adolphe Braun (1812-1877). The company specialized in (large) reproductions of artworks and came to open offices in Paris (1868), London and New York. In 1883 the company, which had been taken over by Adolphe's son and other family members, became the official and sole photographer/publisher for the Louvre Museum in Paris and other stately owned museums in France. They also had a very impressive sale list of images from other reputed European museums and collections. The company was taken over in the 1950s and the brand ceased to exist in 1969. This set consists of four framed, original carbon prints of late middle-age religious paintings by Italian masters. These prints most likely date from late 1800s or early 1900s. The two large angels are sections from the Linaiuoli Triptych, dated 1433 and painted by the Italian artist Fra Angelico (circa 1387-1455). He is often referred to as the "painter of angels". The female saint holding a book is from the artwork "Annunciation" by the Italian painter Fra Filippo Lippi...

Lovely set of 3 French romantic antique paintings on polymer, matted in plush orange velvet and fancy giltwood frames. Subjects are 18th century romantic rendezvous including shepherd and shpherdesss signed Geffie; lady and Gentleman of the court signed Pemia, and an oval miniature...