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Place of Origin: French
Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s. Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

French Musical Automation Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible work of art blends the beauty of a painting with the mechanical complexities of both a cylinder music box and an automaton. A clock is integrated within the arched giltwood and gesso frame, and, when activated, this painting quite literally comes alive. As the cylinder mechanism within plays its lovely tune, every character in the farrier's shop becomes animated – from the group of farrier's toiling away at the forge and anvil forming the horseshoes, to the wagging of the charming terrier's tale. This musical automaton picture clock is attributed to Xavier Tharin of Paris who was the preeminent creator of these fantastical "moving pictures", especially this particular scene. His process mixed oil painting and hand-colored lithograph images that were layered starting from the back and into the middle and foreground to craft the complex series of movements throughout the painting. A look inside this particular work reveals the complex mechanism (with the three gongs, pendulum and cylinder components immediately visible) which run the timepiece, the cylinder musical component, plus the multitude of moving elements in the painting -- a truly incredible feat considering the technical prowess to create just one of these devices. Musical picture clocks...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Two Pins in Gold Marchak, Paris, from the End of the 19th Century Art Deco
By Marchak
Located in Madrid, ES
Two pins in gold Marchak, Paris French, from the end of the 19th century Art Deco, in 18kt gold, marked and numbered nº 23493/23494, abstract leaves, set with 10 round cut sapphires....
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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Gustave Keller Paris Cigarette / Cigar Root Box Desk Smokers Set, France 1930´s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Gustave Keller Paris Cigarette / Cigar root box desk smokers set. France 1930´s. The box can be used for cigarettes and for cigars, as it has two little ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

20th Century Military Bugle in Copper and Brass Decorated with Leaves and Swords
Located in Sofia, BG
Small French military bugle made of brass and copper with missing mouthpiece. France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

4 French Alpine Mounted Deer Antler / Horns
Located in New York, NY
A collection of 4 European deer antler / horns mounted on wood plaques from the French Alpine Region and the Black Forest. Each rustic piece is slightly different while expressing the beauty, purity and serenity of nature. Can fit in an Adirondack camp...
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1940s Black Forest Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Baby Chair Thonet Style
By Michael Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the matter of Michael Thonet (1796-1871), and made of bentwood, the baby chair...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Modern Hand-Carved Ebony Bracelet, circa 1970s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning large modern hand-carved ebony bracelet made from 28 single pieces of ebony. Measure: opening 2.25 inches.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ebony

Miniature Louis XV Style Walnut Armoire, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Small glazed display cabinet.
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

1950s French Wooden Car Door
Located in High Point, NC
A decoration from 1950s France in solid beech and plywood. The graphic silhouette, reminiscent of the door of a vehicle, evokes the streamlined shapes of the golden age of car design...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of Three Vintage Toy MatchBox Cars, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three vintage toy cars. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

French Framed Copper Engraved Hand Colored Map of Carolina & Georgia, Circa 1757
Located in Hollywood, SC
French copper engraved hand colored map of Carolina & Georgia matted under glass with a painted frame, mid-18th century
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1750s Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Paint, Wood, Glass

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
Located in Ross, CA
A silver and gold monstrance with travel case (c. 1890). Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel was used as a reliquary for display in the private r...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze

19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Located in Conwy, GB
A life size articulated artist’s mannequin or Lay figure in the manner of models by French artist Francois-Pierre Guillois.    
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Framed Painting of St. Francis of Assisi
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful depiction of St. Francis of Assisi kneeling before a vision of a crucified Jesus Christ. A slim wood frame supports the oil on canvas pai...
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19th Century Other Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Polo Etching, Polo Match by Pierre, Georges Jeaniott
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Polo picture, Drypoint Etching by Pierre-Georges Jeaniott. A rare Polo match etching by the artist by Pierre-Georges Jeaniott (French, 1848-1934). The drama of the match has been we...
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20th Century Sporting Art French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

17th Century Statue of a Maiden
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and stunning French 17th century sculpture of a maiden expertly carved from oak. Marvelous detailing with a beautiful face and movement to the robe.
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17th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Set of Twenty One Antique Skittle Pins
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique set of French skittle pins crafted in wood, turned and painted grey.
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Jacques Saurin Lot of Old Religiuos Books from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary....
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Monumental Parisian bird cage mansion Architectural bird house based on a famous Paris Brothel Sourced in Belgium   Measures: W117 x D51 x H90 cm.
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1910s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Young Boy Playing the Flute Sculpture on Marble Terrace, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming sculpture in spelter with bronze patina, in the style of Auguste Moreau, representing a young flute player dressed in country clothes, carrying his flute in his left hand an...
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1870s Louis XV Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Spelter

20th Century Automathic Piano-Pianola from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France. Roller and crank in perfect working condition.  
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere
Located in Milan, IT
Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base. Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inche...
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1890s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

19th Century French Cash Register
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French cash register A fine old antique register for display Measures: 16" wide x 17" deep x 9" high Good antique condition.
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Woman Figure Signed B. Feinberg, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta woman figure medallion, wall plaque Signed by Bernanowitch Hirsch Feinberg, Russian artist with an international carrier between Good condition with good patina due to ...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in ...
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A collection of specimen butterflies and coral, circa 1920 Provenance: Private Collection, Paris Just purchased more information to follow. Measures: Box frame height 50cm Bo...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Antique Pair of Folk Art Figures Fisherman and Fish Seller under Glas Domes
Located in Munich, DE
This marvellous pair of Folk Art figures are made out of painted paper mash and carved and painted wood. The couple represents a fisherman and a fish selle...
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1830s Louis Philippe Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Hunting Showcases, 'Vitrine' Louis XIII Style 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Original showcase composed of 2 parts dating from the 19th century. This hunting showcase is used to store trophies and rifles. The whole thing is made of a dark wood. The lower pa...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 18th Century Double Sided Lectern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 18th century iron lectern from France. This would have been used on the altar to display a large bible during mass for the priest to read from. This is an instant conversa...
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18th Century Other Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Alexandre M.Raymond, I'art Islamique En Orient, Deuxième Partie
Located in London, GB
Alexandre M. Raymond, I'art Islamique en Orient, deuxième partie. French, 1924. Measures: height 49cm, width 37cm, depth 2cm. This important book is the second volume of French architect Alexandre Raymond’s 1924 treatise on Islamic architecture...
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1920s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer
Located in Ross, CA
This beautifully carved Louis XVI barometer follows the designs of Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist who was a student of Galileo and...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
19th century Roullet et Decamps Automaton cow We are proud to offer a rare circa 1880 automaton mooing cow, attributed to Roullet et Decamps and lar...
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1880s Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Recueil Amusant De Voyages, 1787
Located in Delft, NL
Recueil amusant De Voyages, 1787. Recueil amusant De Voyages, en vers et en prose: Faits par differents Auteurs, auquel on a joint un choix des Epitres, Contes & Fables morales qu...
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18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut. Four dovetailed drawers with blue velvet lined interior. Original br...
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe Miniature Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style marble top miniature marquetry commode, or sample chest. Made of walnut with beautiful inlaid foliate decoration. Three drawers with working locks and o...
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

French 18th Century Glove
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very intriguing 18th century glove in wood and leather with iron protrusions. One's hand is inserted into the glove with positions for all fingers - like a baseball glove. The orig...
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Terrestrial Globe on a Metal Stand, France, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A charming globe on metal base dating from the early 20th century, and executed in France.
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pin in Gold Marchak, Paris French, Late 19th Century Art Deco, in 18 Kt Gold
By Marchak
Located in Madrid, ES
Pin in gold Marchak, Paris French, late 19th century. XIX, Art Deco, in 18 kt gold, signed and numbered nº 23244, composed of meshes with two elements set with 14 8/8 diamonds, with...
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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Audoux Minet Rustic Nautical Rope & Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960. An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique brass letter or envelope holder. In the shape of a delicate hand, this petite clip with an end ring will not only look handsome on a desk, but is quite capable of holding pap...
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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Santos Head
Located in London, GB
19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...
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1850s Edwardian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Barometer Signed Jecker, Paris 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Mahogany wall barometer consisting of a glass tube containing mercury with its reserve. On the top part a chevron shaped pediment and a screwed brass plate with a small alcohol ther...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French transfer printed creamware plate, with polychrome hand painting, showing the mark for the Creil factory. The central image shows two French Revolution Era sailors, at ease on the wharf with tall sailing ships in the background. A border of Gallic roosters, le coq...
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Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware

16th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Architectural Fragment
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 16th century carved oak fragment of Gothic tracery likely from a choir screen or other decorative element from the interior of a cathedral or chapel. Very fine organic carving ...
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16th Century Gothic Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These ...
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16th Century Renaissance Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
By G. Doloy
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
These vintage early to mid-19th century French percussion cap dueling pistols are presented in their original carrying case. Each is beautifully design...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and hand-carved floral ornaments. Two removable shelves. Most probably it was a prototype of a large Art...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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