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Period: 1950s
Place of Origin: French
Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning WWI-era biplane brass airplane was hand-crafted in the 1950s. It is a large-scale airplane model with intricate details and looks great hung from a ceiling or displayed...
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1950s Art Nouveau Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Sculptural ashtray/catchall in the style of Matégot and Georges Jouve
By Mathieu Matégot, Georges Jouve
Located in East Hampton, NY
This French ashtray stand with brass body and metal base, has an original black ceramic bowl with a few flea bite chips.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass designed by Mappin-Paris. Very unusual multiuse money clip, created in France by Mappin-Paris back in the 1950. In great shape and very ver...
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1950s Industrial Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Crown Tiara Bandeau by Jacques Esterel unique piece signed, numbered 1/1, 1957
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful unique piece made by hand by one of the most relevant fashion designers of the mid-century, Jacques Esterel, showing inside the signature, name of the piece, numbering 1/1 and creation date 57, a sublime work worthy of belong to any of the best fashion and design museums in the world given its relevance as the only known piece of this type that has been handcrafted and signed by Jacque Esterel himself. This fantastic rigid brass band shows beautiful acid etchings of Roman horse chariots and linear ornaments with three closing positions for different sizes. This band was placed on the head as a decorative accessory or crown known as a tiara...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vallauris French Mid-century Ceramic Crucifix, 1950s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic crucifix, France, 1950s. Exceptional design and quality. Height: 12.3" (31.2cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 2"(5cm). "Vallauris" engraved on the back (se...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Paris 1925, French Book by Armand Lanoux, 1957
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris 1925, French book by Armand Lanoux, published by Editions Robert Delpire, Paris in 1957. 1925, which only raised sarcasm yesterday, softened suddenly. We say retro for the fiftieth anniversary of the Decorative Arts. OK, go retro! Joséphine Baker, Charlot, la Violettera, bell bottoms, the threepenny franc, and Valentino reappear in our mythology. Einstein's surrealism, Picasso the Augustus and Cocteau the White Clown, Stravinsky, and Freud have not left her. With the lamé shirt...
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1950s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage cased opera glasses. A French, brass and Mother of Pearl Galilean binocular, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

History of The American People, French Book in 2 Volumes by André Maurois, 1955
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
Histoire du Peuple Americain (History of the American People), French book in two volumes by André Maurois from the French Academy, 1955/56. Volume I: Europe discovers America - At t...
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1950s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
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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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Display Champagne Bottle
By G.H. MUMM 1
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass

Spectacular French Mid-Century Clipper Ship Wall Light, circa 1950
By Marcel Vasseur
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Spectacular iron wall light, France, circa 1950. Square three-masters clipper. Ambient and decorative wall light. Measures: height : 28"(71cm), width : 16.9"(43cm), depth : 7.2"(18.2...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Le Corbusier Salubra Wallpaper Book Second Edition 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in München, BY
Second Salubra collection by Le Corbusier - 1959 Very rare and collectible. Original sample book from 1959. With the original movable frames, which can be passed over the color car...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Havana Brown Smocking Kit. Saddle Leather & Earthenware, Longchamp 50s, France
By Longchamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Smoker kit from the famous and luxurious Maison Longchamp. Beautiful tan, camel, havana, brown color. Comprising 4 pieces: an ashtray, a quadruple pipe holder, a tobacco jar and ma...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Gilt Bronze Brooch Chateau en Espagne by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1950s Evening Clutch by Cribout of Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1950s evening clutch by Cribout of Paris, made in France. Woven microscopic silver, gold & platinum beads. Silk lined. Lightly tarnished except under flap. Wear commensurate wi...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Silver

Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Large Painted Plexiglas Terrestrial Globe, France circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Important relief earth globe representing the oceans and the continents. The globe is made of painted plexiglas, fixed to the marble base by a brass axis. France around 1950.
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Metal Military Red and Blue Gasoline Tanks, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of metal military red and blue gasoline tanks, circa 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Vaulting Horse, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vaulting horse by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Frech Gilt and Silvered Necklace "Le Bélier" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze necklace titled " "Le Bélier" (the Ram) by French Parisin art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The ram necklace and its variations were con...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Hand-Stitched Black and Cognac Leather Chess Board and Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare original chess board and set of thirty-two game pieces were designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984) in the 195...
Category

1950s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Saddle Leather and Ceramic Smoking Set by Longchamp, 1950s France
By Longchamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather and ceramic smoking set by Longchamp. Cigarette holder opens up to reveal a cigarette dispenser which fans out and compacts back down when pushing back into the jar. Stamped with Lonchamp - France and logo on the base of the ashtray. Cigarette holder bears a ceramic horse on the front giving the set an equestrian theme. Each piece wrapped in saddle leather with contrast stitching. Brown ceramic dish sewn into leather. Great sculptural piece. Perfect ashtray or bowl for keys...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

20th Century French Musical Automate by Farkas with Its Dome Glass, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent and rare automaton pianist doll under a globe made by automaton repairer and manufacturer Jean Farkas in the 1950s. The doll plays a serenade of Haydens by Mozart, its ...
Category

1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Original Pottery Sculpture Head Planter, General Charles De Gaulle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Pottery sculpture head planter, general Charles De Gaulle Political Memorabilia. This original, one-of-a-kind pottery sculpture head is a...
Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage 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

Materials

Paper

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

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical rosewood & brass clarinet table lamp mounted on a round metal base made in France. Comes with harp and carved gilt wood finial an...
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1950s Neoclassical Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sterling Silver "Bamboo" Lighter by Hermès, France, c. 1950s
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage "bamboo" Lighter in Sterling Silver by Hermès, France, c. 1950s Engraved on the underside with maker's name.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chapel of Grace Altötting, Souvenir Building Paperweight Desktop Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This item was bought as...
Category

1950s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Plates Commemorating Le Tour De France 1959 Luneville Faience
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Fabulous rare set of Tour de France commemorative plates for the cycling enthusiast - In original condition, no damage - Luneville 1959 1. June 25 depart Mullhouse, 26 June, 17 July, 18 July 2. June 29 Rennes June 30 Blain July 1 Nantes 3. July 2 Rochelle July 3 Bordeaux, July 4 Bayonne, July 5 Bagneres de Bigorre 4. July 6 St Gaudens...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Vacheron Constantin 18k Square Gold Ladies Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original mid-century 1950 Vacheron Constantin Square in solid 18K 0.750 gold watch with 18k gold wrist band. SIGNED "VACHERON CONSTANTIN SWISS" SIGNED: "VACHERON CONSTANTIN GENE...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Georges Jouve Attributed Ceramic Pipe Ashtray Organic Dish Bowl French Modernism
By Georges Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brown high gloss freeform slip-cast dish set in a suede leather bottom. Mfg. by Longchamp, France. Design attributed to Georges Jouve, this in not documented. Some staining to suede ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Arc De Triomphe Souvenir Building Metal and Marble Base, Paris, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Arc De Triomphe 1950s Souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a marble base. This was bought as a souvenir in Par...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Motorcycle 1955 Paloma P 500 by Michel Humblot
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Paloma P 500 moped motorcycle from 1955, made in France by Michel Humblot. Original paint 49cc Lavalette engine. Not tested, Sold as is.
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1950s Industrial Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pierre Chareau: Un Inventeur, l'architecte
By Pierre Chareau
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on celebrated modernist architect and designer Pierre Chareau, published by Editions du Salon des Arts Managers in Paris, 1954. With text by Rene Herbst, preface by Francis...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century French Metal Coat of Arms Wall Light, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Rare 20th French metal coat of arms wall light from the 1950s. Five candle holder. A war helmet in the center. Different war weapons. Arrows on the top.
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Marchal Ferrari 375 Plus Accessory Counter Advertising Sign, ca 1950’s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Marchal Ferrari accessory counter advertising sign, ca 1950’s, color litho celluloid over card backing. The sign was produced when Marchal (electrical car parts including head lamps) provided Ferrari cars of accessory. Very Rare item, perfect for any car mascot, hood ornemant or automobilia collector. The Artist was H. Camy, a French poster designer. He did works for Marchal and Citroen among others. FERRARI 375 PLUS After winning the Auto Sport World Championships in 1953, Enzo Ferrari decided to build a small series of spiders that would spearhead the Scuderia’s latest assault on the World title. These cars were to be known as the 375 PLUS for which Aurelio Lampredi developed a truly powerful V12 engine of nearly five litres while Pinin Farina took care of the coachwork. The results lived up to all expectations and the car also triumphed at Agadir, Silverstone and Le Mans. However, its most significant victory of all was Umberto Maglioli’s at the Carrera Panamericana...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

20th Century Antique Porcelain Doll Heads
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century antique porcelain doll heads, various sizes and ages. 25 items in total. Originates France, dating, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques Adnet, Black Leather Pipes Displayer, French, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare black leather pipes displayer has been made by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Set of Seven Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of seven wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Haute Couture Honeycomb Lucite Bangle Earrings Set attrib. Line Vautrin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These pieces are attributed to the School of Line Vautrin. A wonderful vintage rhinestone studded early plastic jewelry set, procured in Paris. Ear...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
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1950s Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Cathedral of Strasbourg City Metal Souvenir Building Vintage France, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Cathedral of Strasbourg 1950s Souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal on a marble base. This was bought as a souveni...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Style Mid-Century Modern Leather Barometer, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet style Mid-Century Modern leather barometer, France 1950s In a very good general condition.            
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Siegel Paris, Small Mannequin in Composite Material on Metal Base, 1950-1960
By Siegel Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Siegel Paris, small mannequin in composite material on its metal base, original wig, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Meubles et Ensembles Bretons by Stany Gauthier, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Meubles et Ensembles Bretons by Stany Gauthier. Ch. Massin Paris, 1950. 40 b&w plates. 12 page introduction followed by b/w photo plate section of 36 pages. Part of 'Collection de l'...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Line Vautrin, Bronze Brooch circa 1950, Signed
By Line Vautrin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Line Vautrin, bronze brooch circa 1950, signed.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

Deux Hommes Dans Manhattan, Two Men in Manhattan
By Georges Kerfyser
Located in London, GB
Original French Movie poster for Jean-Pierre Melville's French New Wave film staring Pierre Grasset, Michele Bailly, Christiane Eudes, Ginger Hall. The...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

I Confess / La Loi Du Silence
By Rene Peron
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for, Alfred Hitchcock's, 1953 film noir starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter The art work on this beautiful French poster is by Rene Peron (1904-1972)...
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1950s Vintage French Collectibles and Curiosities

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