La Vain
River landscape with mill, 1839 by Per Wickenberg (1812 - 1846)
Located in Gent, VOV
clientele and was able to obtain a larger studio on rue de la Bienfaisance in Paris. In 1838, he won a gold
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19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio Paris
Located in New York, NY
the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
H 10 in W 9 in L 4 in
Sunset, an emblematic painting by Théodore Rousseau inspired by Barbizon
By Théodore Rousseau
Located in PARIS, FR
another, no less academic, master, the history painter Guillon-Lethière (1760-1832). In 1829 he vainly
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Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mahogany, Oil
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of
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20th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still
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20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same
Category
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Turquoise, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, ...
H 10.5 in D 4 in L 8.5 in
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the
Category
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
temps de sommeiller ?
De ton Papa c’est la fête,
Fais lui quelque don flatteur
En lui posant sur la
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1830s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
“Wire Shell” and “La Fonda” on these competition designs. Saarinen referred to them when he developed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 33.67 in W 28.94 in D 25.79 in
19th century color lithograph caricature female subject satirical figurative
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Histoire Ancienne (Plate No. 49), La Mort de Sapho 2nd State (rare) Delteil #973" is a hand
Category
1840s Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and
Category
1830s Victorian Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and
Category
1860s Victorian Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and subsequently with a bookseller. Having
Category
1830s Victorian Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
irresistible inclination towards the artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him
Category
1840s Victorian Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a huissier, and
Category
1860s Victorian Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
19th century lithograph caricature black and white satirical figurative print
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
abandonne: En traites sur la maison Bertrand Wormspire et Cie……. un million. En une créance sur le
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1830s Victorian Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Le Fiacre au Cheval Blanc, Pont St. Michel – Paris
By François Gall
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
Deauville, Trouville, the Attic Salt Honfleur, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Nice, Cannes etc. … are also
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alexander Grant, Dans Mam'zelle Angot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ashton then created for him: as the capering halfwit Alain in La Fille mal gardée (1960), and Bottom the
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
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Antique Irish Oil Canvas Fishing Maritime Painting William P Rogers Dublin 1870
By William P. Rogers
Located in Portland, OR
A good & whimsical oil on canvas painting by the Irish painter William P. Rogers (fl 1846-1872). The work depicts a fisherman mending his nets, with baskets & ropes to the foreground...
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1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.75 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg
French, 20th century
Height 51cm, diameter 32cm
Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze (Ormolu) and fitted-Baccarat crystal (cut-glass) twenty-six-light figural chandelier with five large cher...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown
▪ Designed by John Galliano
▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra
▪ Oversized draped bow
▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Antique American Impressionist Nocturnal Moonlit Seascape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist nocturnal seascape by John Rummell (1861 - 1942). Framed. Signed.
Artist Bio:
John Rummell (American, 1861-1942) was a noted landscape and portra...
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Huge 18th Century British Oil Painting Dusk Landscape Figures Boat & Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dusk Landscape
British School, 18th century
oil on canvas, unframed
painting: 32 x 41 inches
provenance: private collection, UK
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Kingwood and ormolu-mounted single-door Vitrine, the demilune shaped cabinet with and arched bonnet, molded trim above a bombé glazed d...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 77.5 in W 60 in D 17.5 in
'Forest at Fountainbleau' Original Oil Painting on Board from Barbizon School
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small painting of the Forest at Fontainebleau in France is an excellent example of the Barbizon School. The Barbizon School of artists were working in France roughly between 182...
Category
Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 19.63 in W 16.63 in D 2.75 in
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
This exquisite work of art was created circa 1836-1840 in France by the acclaimed French gold and silversmith, Jean-Valentin Morel. Using only the finest of materials and with except...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Vases
Materials
Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver
H 10.83 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Mallorca oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape
By Joaquin Terruella Matilla
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Landscape - Oil cardboard
Oil measures 10x14 cm.
Frame measures 20x25 cm.
Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891 - 1957)
Joaquim Terruella Matilla,...
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
No Reserve
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in
Emil Carlsen American Impressionist Seascape oil Painting Salmagundi Club
By Soren Emil Carlsen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Emil (Soren Emil) Carlsen (1848 or 53 - 1932)
Seascape with Boats
Oil on Board, Signed, Measures ( 6 x 8.5 inches unframed )
w/frame ( 12.75 x 14.25 inches )
The painting is in goo...
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Early 20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.75 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
IGI Platinum Ascher Cut 31.5 ct Diamonds Cuff Bracelet to H.M.Qaboos Bin Said
Located in Antwerp, BE
IGI Certified Platinum Ascher Cut 31.5 ct Diamonds Cuff Bracelet to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said
Qaboos bin Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020
Comple...
Category
20th Century Unknown Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats off the Dutch coast
By Abraham Hulk the Elder
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Abraham Hulk Snr
British, (1813-1897)
Fishing Boats off the Dutch Coast
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 11.75 inches x 17.75 inches
Size including frame: 21.25 inches x 27.25 inch...
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 21.25 in W 27.25 in D 2.5 in
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket
▪ Designed by John Galliano
▪ Shawl lapel
▪ Wide cropped sleeves appearing as a cape from the back
▪ Silk lining with embroide...
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1990s French Jackets
Faberge Gold and Gem Set Paperknife by Eric Kollin
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé yellow gold and gem-set paperknife with book-blade, with a "samaradok" molten texture handle set with a ruby, sapphire and diamond, workmaster Eric Kollin, St Pet...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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Portrait "I have good tobacco in my snuffbox", Yolande de la Rochefoucauld
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Portrait "J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabatière" (I have good tobacco in my snuffbox) - Yolande de la
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 65.36 in W 55.52 in D 7.88 in
Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
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"All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring
My grass shoes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper
Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven
"All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring
My grass shoes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper
Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven
"All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring
My grass shoes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper
Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven
"All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring
My grass shoes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper
Heaven Shangri-La Series - Sun Guangyi Ink on Rice Paper Abstract Painting
Located in Milano, IT
Return to Shangri-La- Heaven
"All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring
My grass shoes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rice Paper
Rug, 20th Century, Art Deco Period by Edouard Benedictus
By Edouard Benedictus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
vaines, et l'oriente vers la chimie. Le jeune-Homme va étudier à Darmstadt, en Allemagne, sans pour
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century French Oil Painting. Paris Salon 1845. Jean de la Fontaine.
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
– which depicts the denouement of the story of ‘Friar Philip’s Geese’ by Jean de la Fontaine – is signed
Category
1840s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Charles Baudelaire
Located in New York, NY
Portrait for "La Galerie Contemporaine" by Etienne Carjat. Woodburytype print with artist's
Category
1860s Portrait Photography
Materials
Paper
Vintage Andy Warhol photograph (Andy Warhol superstar Jackie Curtis)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
actress, Curtis debuted at the age of 17 in Tom Eyen's play Miss Neferititi Regrets produced in 1965 at La
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
"Types Praisiens L.D. 577, " original lithograph by Honore Daumier
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
towards the artistic profession, which his father vainly tried to check by placing him first with a
Category
1840s Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 17.25 in W 18.125 in
Portrait of Marie Mancini Holding a String of Pearls, Old Master Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
17th and 18th century old master paintings. It was exhibited at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine and Die Erzählungen des Jean de La Fontaine
By Jean de La Fontaine, Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Charles-Dominique-Joseph Eisen
Located in valatie, NY
1.) Die Fabeln des Jean de La Fontaine (The Fables of Jean de La Fontaine) Munich: Georg Müller
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Antique Early 19th Century German Books
Materials
Paper
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Andy Warhol photograph c.1980
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
actress, Curtis debuted at the age of 17 in Tom Eyen's play Miss Neferititi Regrets produced in 1965 at La
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
17th Century Huge French Old Master Painting Perseus on Pegasus with Andromeda
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
beautiful but vain queen, Cassiope; she maintained that her beauty, and that of her daughter Andromeda, was
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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bird Under The Sun Picasso Ceramic Madoura Ramie 174
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Thérèse Walter and fathered a daughter with her, named Maya. Marie-Thérèse lived in the vain hope that
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 2 in
Bird Under The Sun Ramie 174 Picasso Madoura Ceramic
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-Thérèse Walter and fathered a daughter with her, named Maya. Marie-Thérèse lived in the vain hope that
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Maiden, titled "Virginie"
Located in Washington, DC
artificial, vain sentimentality of the French upper class on the eve of the French Revolution. Bernardin de
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Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in
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