Pair of Midcentury French Louis XV Romantic Colored Prints in Gilt Frames

Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique framed watercolor. Created in France circa 1870, the artwork is set in a two-tone gilt and blackened frame; the hand colored print protected with glass, depicts the chateau of Fontainebleau. The wall decor is in excellent condition with soft colors. The Château de Fontainebleau is a big part of French history! This vast building, in both classical and Renaissance style, is not only famous for witnessing Napoleon's imperial adventure. From the royal charter of 1137 to the fall of the Second Empire in 1870, the Palace of Fontainebleau saw the lives of the greatest French sovereigns from day to day. The original medieval fortress was replaced by a Renaissance palace under the guiding hand of Francois I. At that time, two Italian artists, Primaticcio and Il Rosso vied in talent and founded the first School of Fontainebleau. The Galerie François I, which leads from the royal apartments to the chapel of the Convent of the Holy Trinity, is most original with its décor of frescoes, stucco and carved wood in praise of François I. The Ballroom was completed at the time of the last Valois kings, under Primaticcio’s direction. With Henri IV, the new Bourbon dynasty took over the palace, and built new rooms with interior decoration placed in the hands of the artists of the second School of Fontainebleau. Louis XIII completed the work started by his father. Under the Sun King Fontainebleau continued to be the royal family home, and the Grand Dauphin was born there in 1661. The king’s nieces were married from Fontainebleau, and the Edict of Nantes was revoked there in 1685. Louis XV...

Decorate a game room, a den or an office with these two large framed antique prints. Printed in France circa 1900, each colorful artwork is set in a carved gilt wood frame and protected with glass; each depicts the souvenir and triumph of the "Revolution Francaise...

Decorate a study of office with this elegant suite of antique black and white prints. Created in Paris France circa 1870 by Helio Catala Freres and edited by Charles Massin et Cie, e...

These two lithographs were hand sketched in France circa 1920. Both artwork are set in a carved painted frame and protected with glass; one scene depicts a tea drinking in a garden, ...

Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant pair of antique paintings; crafted in France and set in the original carved giltwood frame, each canvas features a nicely dressed p...

These elegant antique chromo lithographs were created in Normandy circa 1880. Set in a carved gilt frame from later addition, each artwork depicts joyful children at play; both scene...

Pair of 19th century German botanical color lithographs in gilt wood frames with beautiful marbleized mats. Each with various plants and trees, includin...

Selection of Petite Pablo Picasso Prints, France, circa 1960s. They have been recently professionally framed in vintage gilt wood frames under UV resistant glass. Clockwise from left...

A Large Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Fern Prints with Makers Stamp, Italy 1960's Custom framed set from Andr. Matthioli that are presented in classic silver leaf frames. A heighte...

Selection of Pablo Picasso Prints, France, circa 1960s. They have been recently professionally framed in vintage gilt wood frames und...

Selection of Pablo Picasso Prints, France, circa 1960s. They have been recently professionally framed in vintage gilt wood frames und...

Pair of Large urn prints, custom framed. Beautiful wood frames. From a Southampton, NY estate.