French Collectibles and Curiosities

Marc Chagall

Vintage 1960s French Modern Books

CHAGALL, MARC. Lithographe [The Lithographs of Chagall, Volumes I - VI, complete] “As with all the greatest of his contemporaries, Chagall’s genius is multiform. He is first of...

Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Emmanuel Fremiet, Jean Brandely

Antique 1860s French Greek Revival Tobacco Accessories

Wood

Rare humidor made in wood, attributed to C.G. Diehl, E. Frémiet and J. Brandely, with a front flap, discovering five sliding cane trays. Beautiful bronze and silver electroplated bra...

Vintage 1960s French Books

“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 ...

Georges Seurat

Antique Late 19th Century French Books

Paper

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...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

One of a kind composition of shells, fossils and corals. From a private French collection. Midcentury.

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Bronze, Slate

Gilded Bronze Model of the Vendome Column, Paris - thermometer, circa 1850 Paris’ Vendome Column, raised in 1810 to celebrate Napoleon’s victory at Austerlitz five years earlier, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Bone, Ebony

Dual chest and Baggamon wooden travel set. Game pieces in ebony and bone. Nice claps. Playing dice in bone.

Antique Early 1800s French Games

Wood

Square game box for backgammon, Domino, chess and Nine men's morris from circa 1780-1800. The playing pieces are carved from maple and ebony, the box is mahogany, and the boards are ...

Antique 1890s French More Desk Accessories

French antique ophthalmometer eye exam machine by Giroux, Paris, France, late 19th century. Iron and brass Used by eye doctors for examining eyes. An ophthalmometer is an instrume...

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Glass

Very good vintage condition, almost in excellent condition, with very slight manufacturers imperfections on the bottom rim, and some small patches of scratches to bottom from normal ...

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drawings

Paper

This is an original architectural study in pencil practicing the shading of different shapes. Found in an architects drafting table in France. This is one of a series of three studie...

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Arms, Armor and Weapons

Metal

A rare find, this 19th century French Louis Philippe period fireman's helmet was one of the very first models introduced in France. This black metal helmet features a bronze crest, t...

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Walnut, Burl

This miniature chest from the early 19th century is a "meuble de maitrise" or masterwork created by a cabinetmaker's apprentice to prove mastery of his Craft at the end of his appren...

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drawings

Paper

This is an original architectural study in pencil practicing the shading of different shapes. Found in an architects drafting table in France. This is one of a series of three studie...

Daum

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Crystal

Beautiful crystal sculpture representing a stylized sailboat, designed by Daum in the 1960s. It's a large model and it is signed DAUM FRANCE on the crystal base. It is in excellent ...

20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Marble

Marble obelisks, neoclassical pair An architectural pair of decorative, Mid-Century Modern, neoclassical deep red marble obelisks upon marble plinth bases. Originally erected in pa...

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Religious Items

Bronze, Wood

French Art Deco crucifix by Jeanne Ferrer, France, circa 1930. Bronze and wood. O Coeur d'Amour, Je Me Fie A Vous. Measure: Height 11.8" (30cm), width 9" (23cm). Signed "Jeanne Ferre...

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drawings

Paper

This is an original architectural study in pencil practicing the shading of different shapes. Found in an architects drafting table in France. This is one of a series of three studie...

Anthoine Art Bois

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Nautical Objects

Chrome, Rosewood

Large French Art Deco galley by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1930s. Rosewood (palisander) and chrome.  

2010s French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Steel, Elm

This knife is the demonstration of the common know-how of two of our best cutlers in France, anchored in our strong cutler heritage of Laguiole. A four-handed realization by Jean-Mic...

2010s French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Stainless Steel, Coral

"The jaguar". This knife is the demonstration of the know-how one of our best cutlers in France, anchored in our strong cutler heritage of Laguiole. A work by Jean-Michel Cayron (BCF...

Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Arizzoli-Clementel

2010s French Books

Published by Gourcuff Gradenigo A monograph on a pivotal fifties interior designer, considered one of the most talented and inspired designers of his generation, whose work generate...

21st Century and Contemporary French Models and Miniatures

Aluminum

Sculpture Ferrari 250GTO sculpture made with cold casted aluminum. On Macassar ebony base. Model numerated and limited edition. 1/8 pieces. Made in France in 2015. Base: L 82 x ...

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Toys

Cotton, Wood

French circa 1920s old toy duck in a worn brushed cotton red cloth on a wooden base with wheels. Black button eyes and a slightly lopsided yellow beak add to its charm.  

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Religious Items

Brass, Glass, Marble

French Art Deco font by Poncet, France, circa 1930. Notre-Dame de Lourdes. Brass, marble and glass. A crack on the glass part (see photo). The rest is excellent. Fair for the crack, ...

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Early 2000s French Books

First edition, published by Gallimard, 2009 Published to accompany an exhibition of the same title, ‘Bath & Mirror: Beauty Care and Cosmetics from Antiquity to the Renaissance’, t...

2010s French Models and Miniatures

Fabric, Leather, Wood

Treat your dog to something special with this Classic, one-of-a-kind dog house from France. The carved frame dog bed with dome top stands on four small feet; it is hand-painted white...

2010s French Center Tables

Steel

Long office or dining room table created and signed by Alexandre Taveau. Steel tray rolled and folded. The black baked paint textured and finish gives it a unique look. Drawn in 201...

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Plexiglass, Aluminum

An aerospace spot of the brand Barbier Benard Turenne (B.B.T) made of aluminum resting on a square base equipped with a mounting mechanism. The cone swivels and the retractable foot ...

Early 20th Century French Industrial Books

Iron

A black forged iron Industrial book press from the early 1900s. Beautiful patina on the iron. Squat shape with an Industrial aesthetic. The base is square with light molding. Curved,...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Toys and Dolls

Straw

The hessian or sack cloth type child’s toy as a sausage dog, being straw filled, the squat elongated body with stubby legs, large floppy ears and naïve black stitched eyes with prono...

Vintage 1960s French Modern Tobacco Accessories

Ceramic, Leather

Tobacco pot, cladding sheathed leather Maison Longchamp brand in Paris, 20th century. Measures: H 20cm, W 12cm, W 12cm.

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Earthenware

From Provençe, a vintage French Fèves Christmas nativity set. Each set is made of twenty-nine, hand-painted, miniature earthenware figures, including the Holy family, the Three Wise ...

Ferdinand Barbedienne

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Taxidermy

Ostrich Eggshell, Bronze

Rare pair of ostrich eggs gilt bronze mounted and engraved on a tripod, signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). France, Napoleon III, circa 1870. The fascination for nature a...

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Ceramic

Art Deco at it's finest from renowned French maker ODYV, this is a working clock featuring alarm function. Displaying Classic deco form in an equine scene; a lady in typical flowi...

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Faience

These are two incredible French Faience holy water fonts from the 1700s. Both have a crucifix and are hand painted with blue and orange touches. They are works of art and would be in...

Early 20th Century French Religious Items

Porcelain

This stunning collection of 4 French antique holy water fonts (bénitiers) are all white with various trim touches. Two are have crucifixes, one is of Mary providing a blessing and on...

Early 20th Century French Religious Items

Faience

This is a wonderful collection of French antique holy water fonts (benitiers). There are two white porcelain holy water fonts shaped like a cross with crucifixes (one has gold on it)...

A. Saget

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

Silver Plate

Bonapartist propaganda item in silver plated with an eggcup shape engraved on the neck "Dieu protège la France" ("God protects France"), encrypted Htte C, attached to a Vendome colum...

21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Natural Specimens

Bronze, Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline

Odysśee de la Mer. A large 19th Century French cast bronze fragment with a mounding growth of over 5000 carats natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fa...

Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Wood

An 18th century French carved wood female figure. This French figure of hand-carved wood features a female figure, draped in gown, kneeling in prayer like position with her palms clo...

Paul Follot

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Books

Published by Editions d’Art Charles Moreau, Paris, 1927 48 plates (complete) 9 7/8" X 12 ¾" Includes interior designs from the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, 1927, including des...

Emile Léon Bouchet

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Books

Paper

Published by Editions d’Art Charles Moreau, Paris, 1929 48 Plates (complete 42 black & white and six pochoirs) – 9 7/8” X 12 ¾” Includes interior designs from the Salon des Artis...

Maurice Dufrène

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Books

Paper

Published by Edition d’Art Charles Moreau, Paris, 1926 48 Plates (complete) – 9 7/8” X 12 5/8” Includes interior designs from the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, 1926, including ...

René Prou

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Books

Paper

Published by Editions d’Art Charles Moreau, Paris, 1928 48 Plates (complete 42 black and white and six pochoirs) – 9 7/8” X 12 ¾” Includes interior designs from the Salon des Ar...

Line Vautrin

Vintage 1960s French Collectible Jewelry

Bronze, Enamel

Gilt bronze and enamel Hedgehog bracelet by Line Vautrin. Stamped: LV.

Line Vautrin

Vintage 1960s French Collectible Jewelry

Enamel, Bronze

Gilt bronze and enamel Hérisson (Hedgehog) bracelet by Line Vautrin. Stamped: LV.

Antique 1830s French Collectible Jewelry

Bronze, Mother-of-Pearl

Bronze and mother-of-pearl "Palais Royal" container and perfume bottle, French, circa 1830. With one hook at center of windmill and four hooks on the reverse for further appendage...

Antique 1830s French Collectible Jewelry

Purse revealing diary and pen in the interior.

Le Corbusier

Vintage 1930s French Modern Books

Paper

Hardcover first edition of Le Corbusier's seminal La Ville Radieuse (The Radiant City), published by the celebrated review L'Architecture D'Aujourd'hui. A rare volume, made more so b...

René Lalique

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Silver

A René Lalique Art Nouveau Chardons Silver Agrafe de Cape Thistles design circa 1895 Stamped LALIQUE Weight 123,90 gr / 4,37 once.

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

Great quality and detailed bronze standing horse sculpture, signed Milo. Marble base, early 20th century. Excellent conditions. No restoration needed. Size: 42 x 13 cm, high 35 cm. ...

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

Decorative animal bronze sculpture representing a bull on a marble base golden bronze lined. Art Deco, France, early 20th century. Size: 36.5 x 17 cm, H 17 cm. Perfect as charming C...

Lanvin Paris

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Crystal, Glass

Rare set of four Lanvin factice fragrance retail store display crystal bottles. Created solely for use as promotional store displays. Assorted scale streamlined bottles are featuring...

Isidore Jules Bonheur

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Bronze, Marble

Jockey bronze sculpture attributed (with documentation) to J. Bonheur, French artist (1827-1901). Both the horse and the Jockey are represented in a very realistic way. This piece is...

Vintage 1930s French Jewelry Boxes

Wood

Jeweler box in marquetry of different woods and applications. Artdeco period. circa 1930.

Fréderic Boucheron

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Gold, Silver

A fantastic quality French sterling silver and gold vanity box case with rubies, circa 1940 attributed to Boucheron, Paris. Very good condition. Hallmarked throughout. Mea...

His Masters Voice

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Chrome

Suitcase gramophone “La Voix de son Maître” (His Master’s Voice) model HMV 101 + 8 records. France, 1929. France, 1920s in working condition Brand: His Master’s Voice model HMV 1...