Louis Ferdinand Destouches, known as Louis-Ferdinand Céline, born May 27, 1894 in Courbevoie and died July 1, 1961 in Meudon, known by his pen name generally abbreviated as Céline, was a French writer[...]
Max Jacob, born July 12, 1876 in Quimper and died March 5, 1944 in Drancy, is a modernist poet and novelist but also a French painter. Signed autograph letter, dated November 21, 1942. "...Tell Piccas[...]
This original photograph of the bust of Verlaine was taken by Paul Marsan dit Dornac (1858-1941) on July 6, 1896. This bust is a work of the Swiss sculptor Auguste de Niederhausern, dit Rodo (1863-191[...]
STRAPAROLE - The Facetious Nights of Straparole. Paris, Janet, 1857; in-12, LXII + 384 + 408 pp., publisher's full red percaline binding. The 2 volumes. In the famous collection "Bibliothèque elzéviri[...]
This rare little chair, partly folding, slightly wobbly, not very comfortable, is the work of a Malinke artist from Mali, directly inspired by a European model.
A thick black patina covers the entire[...]
Beautiful vintage parallel bars from a gymnasium in La Manche. Circa 1920s. Patina of 2 shades of blue. Adjustable in height. Beautiful curiosity that can be declined for multiple stains
Louis XVI period pomponne snuff box decorated with medallions representing doves and musical instruments. 2 hallmarks below the lid. Good condition, slight wear to the gilding. Dimensions height 4 cm [...]
RUSSIA. History of Russia and the main nations of the Russian Empire. By Pierre-Charles Lévesque. Eight volumes of text. xxxii, 371; 382; 395; 475; 420; 476; 453; 468 pages, in-8, 215 x 140 mm, AND an[...]
STENDHAL - Life of Napoleon. Boulouris, Editions du Baniyan, 1965; folio, 289 pp., paperback in sheets, cover folded in a slipcase. Original color illustrations by Jean Gradassi. In all 127 compositio[...]
BUFFON (Georges-Louis LECLERC, Count of) - ADAM (Victor-Jean, ill. of). Complete works of Buffon with the suites. Paris, at E.-L.-C. Mauprivez, 1835. 6 volumes bound in three strong vol. + 1 vol. d'At[...]
[Manuscript]. [Important manuscript titled:] Life of Napoleon, Emperor of the French and King of Italy, from his birth to the day of his death. Manuscript dated in fine 1836. A vol. in folio format (4[...]
Alexandre Guitry, known as Sacha Guitry, was a French playwright, actor, director, director and screenwriter, born February 21, 1885 in Saint Petersburg and died July 24, 1957 in Paris. A prolific pla[...]
Georges Clemenceau, known as the Tiger, born September 28, 1841 in Mouilleron-en-Pareds and died November 24, 1929 in Paris, was a French statesman, President of the Council from 1906 to 1909 then fro[...]
STENDHAL - The Green Hunter. Paris, Editions Orion, 1929; in-4, 251 pp., paperback, folded cover (small lack on the spine at the bottom of the volume). Numbered copy on white BFK vellum from the Rives[...]
Copper bath heater late 18th early 19th complete with its caps. Very good state of conservation and beautiful patina, mounting of the body and its wolf-toothed tubing. Note that it lacks its grid insi[...]
Nice: jar of butter from Brittany, trompe l'oeil of basketry, taken over by a pretty mouse in relief clinging to the side. Cracked blue interior, bottom debossed with 316, Majolica Sarreguemines, and [...]
Very beautiful and spectacular sacred adze from the Yoruba royal court of Nigeria Wood and iron height 54cm (plus quality base delivered with) width 10cm depth with the blade 28cm Beautiful shiny pati[...]
Aldo Londi, attributed to.
Bitossi, edited by.
Ashtray, or storage compartment, in ceramic in blue color, adorned with abstract motifs and friezes.
Italian work realized in the 1970s.
Beautiful copper basin, lid fitted into the basin, decorated with a flower with 12 petals and stylized motifs and friezes. Lack of twisted wrought iron and wood. Good condition, slight wear of time (1[...]
Very rare and old throne of Chief Tchowke of Angola Wood with patina of use partly covered with leaves, copper rings and brass nails measuring 70cm in length height 30cm width 25.5 cm Character suppor[...]
Rare bronze sculpture with verdigris patina in places, height 21cm plus base made to measure by its former owner representing a male dignitary with a crest-shaped headdress and a goatee we can see tri[...]
sculpted in the trunk of a tree fern, with bulging eyes.
Over-modeled and painted with natural pigments
Collected on the island of Ambrym around the village of Olal
Middle of 20th century
Sold w[...]
Marcel Pagnol was born on February 28, 1895 in Aubagne, he died on April 18, 1974 in Paris. Autograph letter written and signed by the hand of Marcel Pagnol, addressed to Mr Mounet (collaborator of Re[...]
SOULAGES (Gabriel) - The prettiest roses of the Greek anthology. Paris, Leon Pichon, 1921; in-4, 215 pp., paperback, folded cover with slipcase. Numbered copy on Arches vellum with a suite in black on[...]
Beautiful wax seal, mushroom-shaped boxwood handle, superbly engraved oval brass base on centre of a fruit palm, on which rises a snake, forming a large caduceus, and the names: Capelle, Pharmacist in[...]
CHAMPAGNE GRAND AVIATION COMPETITION GAME around 1909 Very beautiful and extremely rare game on the theme of aviation, complete and in superb original condition. It consists of a tray and 12 ivory tok[...]
Mask or rather mask Lega from Zaire height 18.5 cm x 10.5 cm wide Carved in the wood of the arre Muntonko (Alstonia) with a bleached face of kaolin wears a beard of luzelu fibers, traditionally made n[...]
Etruscan Votive Head - 3rd-2nd Century BcVotive head Etruscan III-II century BCThe head is half round, the back is almost flat.This type of head quite common in Etruscan art is considered votive.Terra[...]
SOREL SIEUR DE SOUVIGNY (Charles) - The true comic story of Francion. Sl (Paris?), Union Printing, 1955; in-folio, 177 pp., paperback in sheets, under folded cover and slipcase. With drypoints by Sche[...]
BULLDOG TO PULL around 1900 - 1910 Exceptional bulldog to pull in boiled cardboard around 1900 - 1910. It is mounted on wooden wheels, the chain makes it possible to make the dog bark which opens its [...]
Circular copper sauté pan, lid and side handles, silver-plated metal grip depicting fennel. Studio Emme, designed by Mazzacato. Dimensions: Width including handles: 36 cm, diameter: 29 cm Height of th[...]
SHAKESPEARE (William) - The Tragic Story of Hamlet. Paris, Librairie Blaizot, 1947; in-folio, 143 pp., paperback in sheets, slipcased. 1 of 200 numbered copies on vellum paper. Illustrations by Schmie[...]
Very beautiful and rare old female statue measuring 37.5cm high Called Waiyinda (Pregnant adulterous woman) see the book Lega de Biebuyck page 124 Cracked semi-hard wood with Kaolin highlight numerous[...]
Africa early 20th century: "Tutsi archer's bracelet", 18 cm in external diameter, height 9 cm, approximately 7.5 cm in internal diameter, wood and copper. I really like ethnic objects and buy them qui[...]
Surprising and pretty pair of wall sconces with fan-shaped reflectors in the shape of palms, engraved with cherry blossoms, central stem held by 3 bats in flight... In the ringed gutter, at the bottom[...]
Epreuve originale réalisée fin 18ème siècle. Anonyme.
Limites colorées de l’époque.
1 petite déchirure restaurée sur 1cm dans le centre de la marge inférieure n’atteignant pas la carte.
1 petit tro[...]
SCARRON (Paul) - Virgil disguised in burlesque verse. Paris, Garnier Brothers, 1876; in-8, 430 pp., red half-calf binding with corners, decorated five-ribbed spine, green title label, gilt head. One o[...]
SCARRON (Paul) - Virgil disguised in burlesque verse. Paris, Adolphe Delahays, 1858; in-8, LI, 438 pp. and publisher's catalogue, publisher's bottle green cloth binding, smooth spine. Published with M[...]
POPULAR ART WINE ART PHARMACOLOGY FRANCE BURGUNDY XIXTH CAST BRONZE Pair (false) of miniature bronze apothecary mortars, called poison mortars, decorated with vine leaves, vine branches, vine shoots a[...]
CHESSBOARD - BACKGROUND Very beautiful 19th century chessboard and backgammon game of Syrian origin in ivory marquetry and colored wood. 2 or 3 very small gaps in the marquetry, missing a nail at one [...]
SARTRE (Jean-Paul) - Situations, X. Politics and autobiography. Paris, Gallimard, 1976; in-8, 230 pp., paperback, cover with flaps. First edition, one of 90 numbered copies on Arches Arjomari-Prioux v[...]
SARTRE (Jean-Paul) - Situations, IX. Blends. Paris, Gallimard, 1972; in-12, 368 pp., paperback, cover with flaps. First edition, one of 156 numbered copies on pure Lafuma-Navarre vellum. Uncut copy.
PICNIC NECESSARY
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
Horn, ivory, wood, shagreen, iron and steel
Knife length: 34 cm; Chopsticks length: 20.5 cm
(small old damages, accidents and restoration)
Set [...]
Pre-Columbian Stone Head Very beautiful piece representing a face. Stone sculpture work Wooden base 14 cm base included 7.5 cm off base Free shipping in metropolitan France
Rare is a magnificent children's horse tricycle in wood and cast iron from the 19th century, crank system. Presented nature in good state of conservation, I announce for the purists, an old accident w[...]
Large 20th century bamboo dinner holder of Far East origin. It is composed of 2 large cups allowing to contain the meal and a lid, the lower cup is equipped with a handle for transport. The whole is c[...]
Le Cuisinier Moderne, les secrets de l'art culinaire
Édition originale 1887
Paris, Garnier Frères, grand in-4, 2 tomes, 278 pages.
Ouvrage complet illustré de 60 planches (330 dessins)
Un cachet r[...]
Carte ancienne de la Champagne
Epreuve originale réalisée en 1752. Robert de Vaugondy géographes, père et fils.
Limites colorées de l’époque.
Très bon état.
Format feuille : 75 x 56 cm.
Format gr[...]
"Civil, ecclesiastical and literary history of the town and deanery of Montdidier, with supporting documents." by Father Daire of the Academy of Rouen. Printed in Amiens. 1765 François Bookseller, Gan[...]
BY G. MARCEL LAWYER IN PARLIAMENT WITH PIERRE MORTIER IN PARIS 1687 ILLUSTRATION ON THE FRONT PAGE. BINDING IN USED CONDITION PACKAGING IN COLISSIMO RECOMMENDED INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
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