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Place of Origin: French
St. Christophe 'St. Kitts' Island: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map of the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts entitled "Carte De De l'Isle St. Christophe Pour servir á l'Histoire Genle. des V...
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts
Located in Milan, IT
Geographical map depicting the entire earth's surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres where the emerged lands are depicted which have been classified wi...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass ey...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Set of Old Bound Books 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious 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 v...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Andre Guiron Vallauris Lascaux Pottery
By Andre Guiron
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice bowl or cigar ashtray by the French artist Andre Guiron executed in Vallauris. It feautures Lascaux cave painting figures. Signed on the base. In good condition with minor imp...
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20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pottery

Antique Map of the Department De Tarn, 'France' by v. Levasseur, c. 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dépt Du Tarn'. Map of the French department of Du tarn, France. This area produces a variety of traditional wines, including Cahors, Mauzac, Loin de l’Oeil an...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

System walking stick with grain measuring the function, France 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: stick with grain measuring function. Oak wood barrel, graduated on the outside with brass nails. Iron knob, brass ferrule. By unscrewing the knob, a graduated i...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury-filled glass thermometer still in working order...
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1790s Louis XVI Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with oval miniature painted on ivory, depicting a woman bust in a square gold frame. Maker marks: Pierre Andrè M...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Set Of Old Religious Books « Calvini Opéra » Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. This lot is written in Latin. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice ...
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1920s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Ceramic Jewelry Box Signed Lucien Brisdoux
By Lucien Brisdoux
Located in Miami, FL
A very nice quality mid-century French ceramic jewelry box or decorative lidded box. This hand-crafted, hand-painted mid-century French box would look great on a small side table o...
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Three Putti and Eagle, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta medallion representing three putti on an eagle flying, Wall plaque Good condition with good patina due to age. Good condition Shipping: D 43 H 6 cm 3 kg.
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1920s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Les Bambous: Fables de La Fontaine
Located in valatie, NY
Les Bambous: Fables de La Fontaine by Louis Jaham-Desrivaux. Paris: J. Peyronnet & Cie., 1931. French edition paperback rebound in blue calf-leather decorated with embossed bamboo impression in green and gilt. 246 pp. Hardcover in custom slipcase. Disguised as an old Creole patois commander, Fontaine was one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century. Binding is signed by M. Lambert, a well-known leather book binder...
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Leather

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass, this desk top pendulum scale is a quirky and fun addition to your collection of antique scales. Bought from a collector, it’s made ...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Joseph Crossard French Silver Gold Plated and Engraved Traveling Liqueur Bottle
By Joseph Crossard 1
Located in Delft, NL
Joseph crossard French silver gold plated and Engraved traveling liqueur Bottle, 1900. A French Art Nouveau crystal bottle, richly decorated with gol...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Engraving Print from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie Nautical Subject, 1782-1832
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate no. n. 26, pag. 70 fig. 350-353; with frame cm 38.3 x 31.5. Ship ropes are depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...
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1790s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jean Mégard, Ceramic Medallion, Biot c. 1950
By Jean Mégard
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremly rare three-dimensional ceramic medallion depicting a stylised female silhouette. Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of vivid colours. Signed on back. The piece is in its o...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French Empire Apprentice Commode in walnut with lift top. Table top item.
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Vintage Radior Motorcycle Post War, French
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Radior motorcycle Post War, French. In original condition with Nervor Type C Engine. Sold as is, for decorative purposes or restoration interested enthusiasts.     
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1950s Industrial Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Steel

Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure A very quirky hand-crafted example of an early-20th Century papier Mache French pull along figure. Securely stood on a pine b...
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Early 20th Century Early Victorian French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen Pillow Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pi...
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Late 20th Century Baroque French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Nautical Portolano of Port St. Antoine by Antoine Roux, France, 1844
By Antoine Roux
Located in Milan, IT
Antique portolano, nautical map of Port St. Antoine engraved on a copper plate by Antoine Roux, Marseille, France, 1844, from his work Recueil des principaux plans des ports et de Ra...
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1840s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Religious Ceremonies by Picart, 1727
By Bernard Picart
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print depicting depicts the Calvalcade of the Great Lord, the lower image depicts the celebration of the weights of the Mughal Empire. This print originates from 'Ceremonies ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Midcentury Original Portrait Drawing Signed Chady Dated 1967
By Chady
Located in Miami, FL
Very handsome original portrait drawing signed Chady, dated 1967. This interesting piece of art resembles Vincent van Gogh's self portrait. Measur...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Deco Clip Earrings in Silver and Yellow Jade, Angel Wings, France, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of highly stylized clip-on earrings made from 830/1000 silver and set with yellow jade stones. Anonymous French silversmith circa 1925 in the ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Silver

1844 French Nautical Portolano of Port De Chichimé Natolie by Antoine Roux
By Antoine Roux
Located in Milan, IT
Antique portolano, nautical map of Port De Chichimé Natolie engraved on a copper plate by Antoine Roux, Marseille France 1844, from his work Recueil des principaux plans des ports et...
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1840s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French 19th Century Freestanding Brass Tea Scale Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass freestanding tea scale from the 19th century mounted on a wooden base. Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this tea scale features a central sh...
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19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Curiosity Cabinet 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

Creil Neoclassical French Creamware Palais des Beaux Arts Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate, Creil, circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware bod...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

1900 Vintage Lithographic Print of the French Frigate Minerva Oakwood frame
Located in Milan, IT
Lithographic print of the fight of the French frigate Minerva against two vessels and an English frigate on February 2nd, 1779, taken from the book Historical Gallery of Versailles 430. Chacoane is the engraver. Original print by Victor Gilbert Théodore Gudin...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Louys, Pierre, Les Chansons De Bilitis, with 5 Original Watercolor Illustrations
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LOUYS, Pierre. TITLE: Les Chansons de Bilitis. PUBLISHER: Paris: Librairie De L'art Independant, 1895. DESCRIPTION: WITH 5 ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. 1 vol., limited to 480 numbered copies on paper Velin this being copy #127, illustrated with 4 fine full page watercolor illustration and 1 half page (in text) by J. Robaglia, bound in full red morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled and paneled in gilt, covers with blind tooled Greek Key design, spine panels and covers inlaid with multicolor morocco onlays depicting tulips and flowers in an art Deco style, gilt dentelles, marbled pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt, others uncut by Samblanx-Weckesser. CONDITION: Internally clean and bright, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, overall VERY GOOD+. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This exact volume apparently last appeared at auction in 1919 as lot #207 Sotheby's Kensington "The Property of James Holmes...
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1890s Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Etoffes Japonaises 'Tissues Et Brochees' Complete Folio of Fabric Designs
Located in Sharon, CT
A portfolio consisting of eighty (80) 16"x12" loose chromolithographs of the most beautiful Japanese fabric designs. Published by the Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Paris 1905.
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Early 20th Century Japonisme French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Asia by Dussy, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Asia titled 'Indostan presqu'isles de l'Inde, Chine, Tartarie Independante'. Depicting South-East Asia including Hindustan, India an...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

3:10 To Yuma / 3h.10 Pour Yuma
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for, Glenn Ford's 1957 western. The art work on this beautiful French poster is by Guy Gerard Noel (1912-1994) This is the very best looking poster from ...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Small Vintage Biscuit Tin With Polo Scene
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Félix Potin Biscuit Tin With Polo Scenes. A delightful vintage French biscuit tin for Félix Potin's praline filled wafers. The front of the tin with a scene of a polo match, to the side an image of polo equipment...
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Early 20th Century Sporting Art French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Temple à Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting the Temple de Gloire...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

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

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Paper

Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti 18th C. Hand-Colored Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 18th century hand-colored copper plate engraved map is entitled "Carte de l'Isle de Taiti, par le Lieutenant J. Cook" was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and publish...
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Mid-18th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Palais à Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate, circa 1820-1830. A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting the Palais de la Chambre...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Creamware

Roman Clay Pot Pitcher or Jar Fragment
Located in Miami, FL
Roman clay pot fragment. Charming artifact, a very good example of Roman pottery. This fragment was found in one of France's oldest ports, Fos-sur-Mer, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Clay

The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice
Located in London, GB
Original concept artwork for the French film poster. Gouache on artboard. First French release 1952 The artwork is by Roger Jacquier. Roger Jacquier (Rojac) designed an atmospheric...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Black Painted Leather French Primitive Fire Helmet Casque Pompier
Located in Haarlem, NL
19th century black painted leather French fire helmet with painted logo with what looks like a 'French Lily' and three hooked lines Made out of one...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Portable Ashtray Stand in the Manner of Jacques Adnet, Brass and Leather, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice proportions. Height with handle up 69cm and up to top edge of ashtray 60cm. Wear consistent with use and age.  
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Metal

Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris, France, circa 1870. Rare tripod mounted model. With original tripod and case. Steel frame marked: NIVEA...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Lithographic Print of Battle of Cape Lèzard, Early 1900s, Oakwood Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Lithographic print of the battle of Cape Lèzard on 21st October 1707, taken from the book Historical Gallery of Versailles. Skelton is the engraver. Original print by Victor Gilbert Théodore Gudin...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts
Located in Milan, IT
Map depicting the entire earth's surface divided into two parts corresponding to the two hemispheres and showing the Arctic to Antarctic polar circle, the tropics of Cancer and Capri...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of Old Bound Books 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Memoirs of the bourge...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Leather

18th Century Pair of Portal Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of angel ornaments. Each angels hold a shield which can be engraved. Beautiful pair made in France, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

1914 Painting depicting the Duc D'aumale Transatlantic, Wash Drawing and Pastel
By A. Jeancolas
Located in Milan, IT
Portrait of the Duc D'Aumale transatlantic, made with a mixed technique of wash drawing and pastel, signed by A. Jeancolas November 1914. Coeval frame. Very good condition. Measures:...
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Early 20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Le Salaire De La Peur / The Wages of Fear Movie Poster
By Robert Leveque
Located in London, GB
Original French Style B movie poster for Henri-Georges Clouzot incredible, 1953 Thriller starring Yves Montand, Charles Vanel. The art work on this be...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Boutiques 1929 Book, Paris
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
Portfolio of Art Deco and early modernist Paris shops and boutiques, showing both interiors and exteriors, edited by Roger Poulain and published by Vincent Freal et Cie (Paris) in 1929. 72 (of 72) loose plates plus checklist enclosed in graphically striking printed paper-covered boards with ribbon ties. Includes projects by Eugene Printz, Claude Levy...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & 18K Gold Lapel Pin
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This stunning early 20th century Continental 18K gold lapel pin is beautiful & is artistically crafted with a stylish clover motif suitable for eit...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Montereau Creil French Creamware Faïence d’Aix en Provence Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by Montereau, Creil, circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of an architectural im...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Creamware

Pair, Maison Lancel Gilt Bronze Sconces Ruffled Opaline Glass Shade France, 1950
By E. Guillemard, Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel gilt bronze sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade. These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E. Guillemard...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Brass

Mid-Century, French Hand Carved Walnut Virgin Mary and Child Wall Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique wall statue of the Mother and Child, was carved in Southern France, circa 1960. The large alluring sculpture in high relief, features ...
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Mid-20th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The Modulor in 1954 and Modulo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French Victorian Cigar Holder Music Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian black lacquered and bronze trimmed 6 sided cigar holder with music box at base. 52/54 ring gauge, 6.25 length. *One door does no open aut...
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19th Century Victorian Antique French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1951
By Bernard Lancy
Located in Devon, GB
With a retelling of a German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney introduced a sceptical America to his first full-length cel animated feature film in 1937. Hailed as a landmark work of art, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was a smash hit, paving the way for further Disney features including 'Pinocchio' (1940), 'Dumbo' (1941) and 'Bambi' (1942), and changing the course of movie history. Disney was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards for a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field. Adjusted for inflation, 'Snow White' remains one of the top ten highest grossing films of all time. The popularity of the film has led to its being re-released theatrically many times. Following the film's first French release in 1938 it was shown almost continuously until American films were banned during the Nazi occupation in 1942. Post-liberation, 'Blanche Neige et les sept...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Linen

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