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French Academic Painting MONGINOT Orientalist Still Life Lamp Carpet Books 19th
By Charles Monginot
Located in PARIS, FR
20th-century giltwood frame Charles Monginot was a French painter from the Briennois region, in the
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19th Century Academic Used French Books

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Oil

Still Life with Books Bottles and Yellow Cloth French Modernist Gouache
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Still Life with Books Bottles and Yellow Cloth French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French
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Mid-20th Century Modern Used French Books

Materials

Gouache

Polyphony of Books, Oil on canvas, Abstract library, Expressionism, French art
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
(collector’s choice) "Polyphony of Books" is a work where French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont explores
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Used French Books

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Belle Époque Books-Shaped Decanter Case with Bottle, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Belle Époque books-shaped decanter case with crystal bottle, France By: unknown
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used French Books

Materials

Crystal

Marie-madeleine De Rasky - Roses And Books
By Marie-Madeleine de Rasky
Located in Beaune, FR
Large oil on canvas depicting a still life entitled "Roses and Books" signed and countersigned
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20th Century French Used French Books

Materials

Canvas

Carbone - Original Black Oil and Collage Painting, Textured, French art, Books
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In Carbone, French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont explores the power of monochrome through an
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Used French Books

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Clin d oeil, Large still life, Books, French artist, Expressionism, Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
, framed in dimensions of approximately 42.1 x 42.1 inches, created with a palette knife, transforms books
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bound by Color, Abstract, oil on canvas, Books, Library, Expressionism, French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
brightly colored books arranged on shelves, creating a balance that speaks to the diversity and richness of
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Used French Books

Materials

Oil

Pair Of French Louis XV Style Night Stand With Faux Books
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands with quartered veneer and trailing vines marquetry inlay
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Used French Books

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Blue-White French Abstract Oil Painting of Books by Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-white, vintage Mid-Century Modern French abstract oil on wood painting of books, painted by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used French Books

Materials

Wood

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Bonheur Du Jour with marble top surmounted by brass gallery rail, leather top and faux books This is an
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1870s French High Victorian Used French Books

Materials

Marble

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Used French Books

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Used French Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi. H / 6.8 inches
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1880s French Rustic Used French Books

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage Trompe l Oeil Faux Stack of Books Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil faux stack of books side table with storage USA, Circa 1980s Measures
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1980s American French Provincial Used French Books

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Carte Particuliere Des Coste De Bretagne qui Comprend Morlaix
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Paonia, CO
where he specialized in French books. Mortier’s French connections gave him access to most of the famous
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1690s Used French Books

Materials

Engraving

Carte Particular Des Costes De Bretagne Depuis le Cap de Frehel, Jusques a Perros
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Paonia, CO
book trade. In 1685 he moved back to Amsterdam where he specialized in French books. Mortier’s French
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1690s Used French Books

Materials

Engraving

Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton
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19th Century French Belle Époque Used French Books

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Art Exhibition Poster Rohner Paris Books Ace Of Spades Painting
Located in London, GB
to 1 March featuring artwork by the French painter Georges Rohner (1913-2000) showing three open
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1970s French Used French Books

Materials

Paper

Lot of 3 Vintage Books: Les Yeux Verts, Monsieur de Courpière Marie... - 2Y138
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover this intriguing lot of three vintage books, featuring a diverse selection of titles that
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20th Century French Empire Used French Books

Materials

Paper

The Energy of Books, Abstract Contemporary Library, Expressionism, Oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
des Livres (“The Energy of Books”), French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont transforms the quiet
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Used French Books

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Oil

Lot of 3 Vintage Books: "La Joie de Vivre, "La Journée du Chrétien, - 2Y39
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This lot includes three vintage books: "La Joie de Vivre," "La Journée du Chrétien," and "Soliman
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20th Century French Empire Used French Books

Materials

Paper

Boy; Books; Street Photography; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 5 x 12, 7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
, 1950s, 17,5 x 12,7 cm Keywords: Paris; Frankreich; France; Junge; Boy; Books; Bücher; People; Menschen
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1950s Modern Used French Books

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

18th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in Doylestown, PA
Deux shops and author of the French Country Style books. The interior shelves are wrapped in vintage
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used French Books

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Walnut

19th Century French Faience Bottle, Dated 1838
Located in Doylestown, PA
"1838" on reverse. From the personal collection of Pierre Moulin, author of French Country style books
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used French Books

Materials

Faience

Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”
Located in Delft, NL
Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur” An antique French book-shaped lidded liquer
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19th Century French Used French Books

Materials

Leather, Wood

French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book.Signed" To Patricia, Betty Lou Phillips"Great
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20th Century French French Provincial Used French Books

Materials

Paper

A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
important French design books.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used French Books

Materials

Steel

20th Century Light-Blue, White French Modern Abstract Painting by Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-blue, white French modern abstract painting, stacked books, oil on wood by Daniel Clesse
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Coquetier chair by A.R.P. Guariche Motte Mortier France 1955
By Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
several important French design books.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used French Books

Materials

Steel

1948 original illustrated book titled "Quand on parle d amour" by Domergue
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in PARIS, FR
particular interest in Jean-Gabriel Domergue's work or those focused on illustrated French books from this
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1940s Used French Books

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grand Déplié
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Art Deco Silvered Sculpture of a Group of Monkey s Bookends, France, circa 1925
By E. Bourcart
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
use for heavy books. Signed Bourcart, France, circa 1925. The monkeys look like Olive Baboon monkeys
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1920s French Art Deco Used French Books

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - La Mémoire Enroulée
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Nouvelle Matière 1
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

1945 Original poster - Quinzaine de la Communauté Française - French overseas
Located in PARIS, FR
. During this event, the diversity of the colonial world was presented to French youth through films
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1940s Used French Books

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Construction Bleue Et Or
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-Mer near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from 1985
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - G Haiku, Broubleunoir 1
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

French Abstract Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grande Fragmentation Noire
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from 1985
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grand Signe Bleu Jaune
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

French Abstract Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grande Electricité Bleue
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from 1985
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grande Fresque Bleue 3
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from 1985
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Abstract Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Femmes En Paroi
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

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Mixed Media

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grand Haiku, Cobalt Laque 2
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grand Haiku, Cobalt Laque 1
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

French Abstract Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grande Lutte Chinoise 1
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from 1985
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - G Haiku, Bleu de Lectoure 2
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

French Contemporary Art by Francois Garros - Grand Haiku, Bleu de Lectoure 1
By Francois Garros
Located in Paris, IDF
-sur-Mer, near La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime, France. He published several books of poems from
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2010s Abstract Used French Books

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Legion Polonaise Infantry, Polish Uniform Print from the Napoleon I Era, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
military history, or 19th-century French illustrated books. It also works well as a standalone decorative
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1840s French Used French Books

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Paper

Midcentury Coffee Table Designed By Jacques Théophile Lepelletier, Single Tier
Located in London, GB
display your favourite books. Made in France in the 1960s - designed by Jacques Théophile Lepelletier
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used French Books

Materials

Brass

Vue du Chateau de Villaines
By Jean-Emile Laboureur
Located in Middletown, NY
the creative revival of woodcut engraving in France, Lepère was a highly influential force in
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Early 20th Century French School Used French Books

Materials

Drypoint, Etching, Handmade Paper

Hermès Swimsuit One piece Swimwear Bibliothèque Bookshelf Print Size M
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Swimsuit One piece Print "Bibliothèque" (Bookshelf) Pattern: Books
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21st Century and Contemporary French Used French Books

Le Mont Saint-Michel Original Etchings by Arthur Mayeur, Limited Edition 1926
Located in Langweer, NL
. For collectors of French illustrated books, regional art, or those with a special connection to Mont
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Early 20th Century French Used French Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed
Located in Munich, DE
gold lettering - on one spine the title is over read ground. The books have French titles. One book
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1910s French Belle Époque Used French Books

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Paper

Le Pont
By Jean-Emile Laboureur
Located in Middletown, NY
as the leader of the creative revival of woodcut engraving in France, Lepère was a highly influential
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Early 20th Century French School Used French Books

Materials

Etching, Engraving, Drypoint

Painting of an Abstract Female Body in Oil on Newspaper by Antonio Guansé 1963
By Antonio Guansé
Located in Salzburg, AT
produces illustrations of books by French and Spanish poets, including Paul Eluard 's "Dit de la Force de
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1960s French Expressionist Used French Books

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Canvas, Papercord, Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Classical Figurines, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
personal collection of Pierre Moulin, author of French Country style books and founder of the Pierre Deux
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used French Books

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Classical Figurines, 18th Century
Pair of Classical Figurines, 18th Century
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Used French Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used French books is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used French books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of used French books available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used French books bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used French books have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Daniel Clesse, Pablo Picasso and Jean Royère are consistently popular.

How Much are Used French Books?

Prices for used French books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used French books begin at $35 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $376.
Questions About Used French Books
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Balenciaga uses French shoe sizing. Most French fashion houses use European sizing methods, which is also true for Balenciaga shoes—it follows the EU method. If you know your North American shoe size, a good rule of thumb is to add 31 to it and you’ll have your EU shoe size. If you’re wondering about Balenciaga clothing, most items follow a traditional S, M, L, etc. format. You’ll find a large collection of Balenciaga shoes and other products from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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