French Prints

Christo & Jeanne-Claude "Le Pont Neuf Wrapped" lithograph. It features Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 installation "Le Pont Neuf Wrapped". Originally conceived in 1975, this projec...

Indian Architectural Ornament – Mughal Floral and Geometric Motifs, Plate XVI This striking 19th-century chromolithograph from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, Plate XVI, showcases a curate...

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph from Plate L of L'Ornement Polychrome by Albert Racinet presents a cap...

This striking vintage-style print pays tribute to Bugatti and its legendary racing legacy, featuring the iconic Art Deco composition Le Champion du Monde 1926. The bold graphic desig...

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, Framed This chromolithograph reproduces three Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases on deep bleu grounds, drawn by Éd...

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835 This elegant pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts butterflies, moths, caterpillars, and botanical ...

TITLE: Set of Three French Carriage & Coachbuilding Engravings, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Set of three original antique 18th-century copper engravings illustrating French carriage design, c...

TITLE: French Garden & Hunting Carriage Designs, Diderot Encyclopédie, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Original antique 18th-century copper engraving illustrating elegant French garden, pleas...

Title: Monumental Roman Temple Architecture Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This impressive early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s...

Medieval Coronation Ceremony, Hand-Colored Costume Plate by Paul Mercuri, 1845 A richly detailed hand-colored engraving depicting a grand medieval coronation or ecclesiastical cerem...

Enchanting pair of 19th century hand-colored stipple engravings of parakeets by French illustrator Jacques Barraband (French 1767-1809). Each print is mounted and framed with a giltw...

A charming French miniature fashion engraving, probably Paris, dating from around 1780. The finely engraved image depicts an elegant lady wearing an elaborate coiffure with a strikin...

Title: Napoleon and Francis II after Austerlitz, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts the historic meeting between Napoleon B...

Pair of Floral Engravings — France, 1920s Description: This is a refined pair of French engravings, created in France during the 1920s, depi...

Antique print titled 'Sultan Hibraim I (..)'. Portrait of Ottoman sultan Ibrahim I, bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar Moncornet, circa 1660. Balthasar ...

Pair Russian portraits in 18th century garb. Fine French hand coloured engravings of a Russian male and female in traditional late 18th century richly coloured and styled clothing an...

Title: Débarquement des Troupes Angloises à Nouvelle Yorck – Vue d’Optique by J. Chereau, ca. 1776 This hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Débarquement des Troupes Angloises...

Title: Plan of the Château de Saint-Cloud First Floor by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a detailed architectural floor plan of the first floor of the Château de Saint-Cloud, one of France's most celebrated royal residences. The plan meticulously illustrates the palace's internal layout, grand courtyards, formal gardens, fountains, terraces, and surrounding landscape, offering a fascinating insight into the organization of the royal estate during the Napoleonic period. The Château de Saint-Cloud was a favored residence of the French monarchy and later of Napoleon Bonaparte. Overlooking the River Seine, it was renowned for its magnificent architecture and formal gardens, making it one of the grandest royal palaces in France before its destruction during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The engraving was created by the distinguished French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) and published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This monumental work documented France's most important monuments with exceptional architectural precision and artistic refinement. Both historically important and visually appealing, this engraving is an excellent acquisition for collectors of antique architectural plans...

Here are descriptions of the eight botanical illustrations, including the Latin and English names of the plants, why they are significant, and details about the creators and the tech...

Antique print titled 'America - Amerique - America'. Chromolithograph of (Native) American costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, ci...

17th–18th Century French Decorative Textile and Wallpaper Designs, Plate LXXXVI This stunning chromolithograph, Plate LXXXVI from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents a collection of r...

Title: Plato at Cape Sounion with His Disciples, Ambroise Tardieu, 1825 Description: Original antique engraving depicting Plato with his disciples at Cape Sounion in Attica, Greece,...

Set of Three Renaissance Religious Ornament Chromolithographs by Albert Racinet An exceptional set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating Renaissance religious orn...

Hawaiian Volcanoes & Valleys – Antique Voyage Engravings, Renzi, Paris 1836 A rare and visually striking set of three small original antique engravings depicting the dramatic volcan...

North African Costumes & Figures Set of 4, Racinet Afrique Plates, 1888 A visually rich and culturally layered set of four chromolithographs from 1888, drawn from Auguste Racinet’s ...

Title: Oriental Splendours: Two Historic Interior Views from Fin-de-Siècle France, 1900 Description: A highly decorative pair of original antique color prints depicting sumptuous hi...

Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that lived in France from 1951-1983. These are most likely from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for more Alexander Calder and Joan Miro lithographs from...

Title: View of the Grand Water Jet at Saint-Cloud by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the spectacul...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Lazare Ressuscité.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Resurrection of Lazarus. This print originates ...

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vase Garniture Chromolithograph, Gilt Framed This chromolithograph reproduces a garniture of three covered Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases on deep...

Selection of Jean Arp color lithographs, France, circa 1950s. They are priced at $450 each. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that lived in ...

Title: The Oriental Chamber and Mirhab: Ottoman Interior Elegance, 1900 Description: An exceptional original antique color print depicting Chambre Orientale – Le Mirhab (Côté Opposé...

Title: La Salle de Billard, an Elegant Belle Époque Interior, Circa 1900 Description: An exceptional original antique color print depicting La Salle de Billard, Vue d'Ensemble (The ...

Rococo Panel Ornament – French Floral and Gilt Wall Designs, Plate XCVII, 18th Century This richly detailed chromolithograph, Plate XCVII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents a vi...

Pair Original Hand Colored Engravings, Georges-Louis Leclerec, Comte de Buffon, Paris 1749. These two original engravings from Histoire Naturell, Generale et Particuliere, avec la...

Gorgeous "Fern Cut Out" lithograph by Henri Matisse, circa 1970s. This piece is from Matisse's revered "Cut Out Series" created in 1953 and meticulously edited by Nouvelle Images in...

"Angkor Wat, Khmer Dance" / "Nuit à Angkor Vat, Danse Khmère" French artist: Bernard Cathelin (1919-2004) Pencil Signed, Titled and Numbered 118/150 Unframed Color Lithograph on Arc...

Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving This powerful 19th-century allegorical print centers on Napoleon Bonaparte as a global and imperial force, e...

18th Century French Textile Patterns – Floral and Striped Rococo Fabrics, Plate XCV This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate XCV from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, displays a richly varied c...

This piece, "Toros y Toreros", created by Pablo Picasso in 1961 and reproduced via offset in 1996 by Nouvelles Images in France, captures the artist's deep fascination with bullfight...

The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph NOTE: This original antique lithograph is offered unframed, allowing the buyer full freedom of framing choice. Description: This impressive 19th-century lithograph depicts the Pantheon of Agrippa and the lively Piazza della Rotonda in Rome, one of the most iconic urban spaces of the Eternal City. Created by Félix Benoist after Bayot and published in Paris in 1869, the print forms part of the celebrated series Rome dans sa Grandeur, an ambitious artistic project dedicated to portraying Rome as a unified historical landscape where antiquity and modern life coexist. The composition centers on the monumental façade of the Pantheon, its classical portico supported by massive Corinthian columns and crowned by the famous inscription honoring Marcus Agrippa. The ancient temple—by the 19th century functioning as the Church of Santa Maria ad Martyres—dominates the scene with timeless architectural authority. In front of the building stands the fountain and obelisk of Piazza della Rotonda, anchoring the bustling square. Benoist enriches the architectural setting with animated scenes of daily Roman life. A preacher addresses a gathered crowd in the foreground, while families, children, merchants, and passersby fill the piazza, creating a vivid impression of civic and social activity. Horse-drawn carriages and market stalls further emphasize the Pantheon’s role not only as a historic monument but as the living center of an active neighborhood. This blending of monumentality and everyday life is characteristic of Rome dans sa Grandeur, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with Rome as both archaeological treasure and modern city. The lithographic technique demonstrates exceptional precision and tonal subtlety. Fine architectural detailing contrasts with soft atmospheric shading, lending depth to the sky and enhancing the sense of space within the square. The balanced composition and recognizable subject make this print particularly appealing to collectors of Roman views, Grand Tour imagery, and classical architectural prints...

Antique Louvre Architectural Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical Reliefs, c.1803 This refined pair of early 19th-century French architectural engravings depicts sculptural relief d...

Pair of Classical Dressage Engravings — Haute École Horsemanship, c.1750 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates advanced movements fro...

Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869 This striking chromolithograph, Plate XLI from L'Ornement Polychrome, presents a ri...

Original Poster- Mathieu G -Air France-Paris-Eiffel Tower Roi Soleil, 1967 This poster promotes Air France travel to France. The Eiffel Tower is represented as well as Louis XIV, th...

Beautiful Jean Michel Folon serigraph of Le Fumeur De Pipe (the pipe smoker) for Marquet Gallery in Paris, France. This print is signed in plate by the artist. This print is unframed...

Plate 17 from "La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" portrays William Cavendish, the first Duke of Newcastle, providing instructions to Captain Mazin in the art of...

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph showcases the splendor and symbolism of ancient Egyptian decora...

Watermelon Linocut Print by Alekos Fassianos, 1990s - 2000s Framed, Signed Print: 20 cm x 20 cm Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm

Selection of Joan Miro color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. Only the lithograph in the center is available. The lithographs on the right and left have been sold. We purchased a gr...

Extremely Rare Original Bugatti Poster "Automobiles and Railcars" Printed in 1935. Provenance: the seller of the goods had a long association with Bugatti Trust R. GERI (20th Centu...

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Pair of Serlio Architectural Plan Engravings, Neoclassical, c.1721 This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings presents a sophisticated series of classical architec...

Selection of Joan Miro color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple t...

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs, Plate LXXXIX This richly detailed chromolithograph, Plate LXXXIX from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases...

Hans Fischer "Beasties" etchings, circa 1959. These etchings are from the limited edition folio ''Homme Deguise en Homme" and dep...

Original Cremant Du Roi framed print by Leonetto Cappiello (Italian 1875-1942). Italian and French poster art designer who lived in Paris, France. Known...

Renaissance Stair Hall with Armored Knight Figure, c.1900 Original color plate from the renowned Collection Henry d'Allemagne, depicting Galerie Renaissance (Escalier conduisant au ...

The Seasons (Les Saisons) by Alphonse Mucha is among the most celebrated expressions of Art Nouveau printmaking: a suite of four poetic lithographs—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—each allegory embodied by an idealized female figure adorned with the flora and fauna of their eponymous season. Spring (Les Printemps) Spring emerges as an ethereal, blonde sylph—an air elemental—standing before a haze of apple blossoms. She is framed by a delicate wreath of blooming dogwood, a motif Mucha studied from life. She fashions a lyre-like instrument from a fresh green branch, her own flowing hair forming its strings, evoking the poetic ideal of the Aeolian harp—an instrument played not by human hands but by the wind itself. This association aligns her with Romantic notions of nature as an animating force, written by contemporaneous poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge. At her feet, songbirds—including the ortolan bunting, long associated in French culture with innocence, and the exotic red-billed leiothrix, prized for its melodious song—gather to animate the composition with sound. The floral border of her garment, composed of narcissi, asters, dianthus, and cuckoo flowers, reinforces the sense of the abundance that defines the season. Summer (L’Été) Summer is rendered in languid repose, seated beside a reflective pool, her body slackened by the heat. Crowned with vivid red poppies—flowers of both sleep and sensuality—she dips her feet into cool water, seeking relief from the oppressive warmth. Ivy curls around her form, her translucent white drapery appears to slip from her shoulders, heightening the sense of languor. Unlike the airiness of Spring, Summer is grounded in the body, evoking the sensuous, almost narcotic stillness of a long, sun-drenched afternoon. Autumn (L’Automne) Autumn is richly adorned, her deep auburn hair echoing the tones of fallen leaves that surround her. She turns her gaze not outward, but toward the ripe grapes she holds—a symbol of harvest and abundance. A crown of chrysanthemums, rendered in white and blue, rests upon her head, a flower closely associated with Mucha himself, who was known—according to his son Jiří Mucha—to wear one in his buttonhole. Her costume is elaborately detailed with filigree disk brooches inspired by the stage jewelry of Sarah Bernhardt, particularly in her role as Theodora. These jewelry designs by Mucha drew on historical sources ranging from Byzantine mosaics studied in Ravenna to the earlier Merovingian traditions of Frankish and Lombardic women, who wore paired brooches...