French Prints

Large framed engraving titled "View of the town of Gray Franche-Comté" It bears the following notes: "is distributed in Paris by the author, in the hostel of the royal manufactur...

Antique View of Château de Fontainebleau, Napoleon Era Landscape Engraving, 1803 A panoramic view of Fontainebleau, capturing the grandeur of Napoleon’s residence within a refined l...

Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chêne in ...

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835 This beautiful pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, sphinx moths, cater...

Group of Four Black and White Etchings by Henri Matisse, France, circa 1930s. These etchings are from the limited edition folio "Poesies", circa 1932. They have been recently framed ...

Antique Architectural Engraving of a Caryatid, Cabinet d'Henri IV, by Baltard, 18th Century This engraving depicts a richly detailed caryatid figure surrounded by fragments of class...

Composition of 18 antique botanical prints from the iconic encyclopaedia "Histoire Naturelle" Buffon 1749-1804, each print is individually matted an...

Set of 3 Antique French Fashion Plates, Paris Ladies & Children, c.1880 A beautifully curated set of three original Parisian fashion plates, each depicting elegantly dressed ladies ...

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive 19th-century engraving titled Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston presents a sweeping pan...

Moorish Woman Costume Print Algeria 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph This elegant antique print depicts a Moorish woman (Femme Mauresque) from Algeria, part of the cel...

Aptly titled "Jane Avril," celebrated lithograph artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captures here, in static form, the very particular brand of motion Avril f...

California Quail Pair – Male and Female Partridge of California, Antique Bird Print This fine early ornithological engraving depicts a male and female California quail, here titled ...

Late 19th century black and white etching titled "Salon de 1877 - Portrait de M. Carrier Belleuse" drawn by Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845 – 20 March 1924) and etched by Benjamin L...

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian chromolithograph prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras. Capturing the exhilarating energy of equestrian steeplechase scenes, as originally...

Antique French Print Villa Mon Caprice Villers-Sur-Mer by Chabat c.1900 Description: This antique architectural print, titled Villa Mon Caprice, Villers-Sur-Mer, presents the design...

Fossil Print of Ichthyosaurus Skeleton and Teeth, c.1850, by Orbigny This fascinating fossil plate, titled Reptiles Fossiles Pl. 3, features the skeletal remains and anatomical details of the extinct marine reptile Ichthyosaurus communis. Published around 1850 as part of the Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle, the renowned French natural history encyclopedia edited by Charles Dessalines d'Orbigny, this print offers a rare glimpse into early paleontological studies. The main illustration (figure 1) depicts a full fossilized skeleton of an Ichthyosaurus embedded in sedimentary rock, drawn at approximately one-fifth of life size. This prehistoric marine reptile, which resembled a modern dolphin, lived during the Mesozoic era and was one of the most recognizable marine reptiles of its time. The bones are rendered in fine detail, with the spinal column, ribs, paddled limbs, and elongated skull all clearly defined. Accompanying the full skeleton are several anatomical studies: * Figure 2 shows a close-up of the Ichthyosaurus’s conical teeth at actual size, emphasizing their function for gripping slippery prey such as fish and squid. * Figure 3 illustrates the sternum. * Figure 4 presents a cross-section of two vertebrae joined together, offering insight into the internal structure of the spine. The print was drawn and engraved by Oudart, one of the leading scientific illustrators of the period. Rather than hand coloring, this plate is executed in fine sepia engraving, which was common for paleontological subjects to emphasize structural clarity over decorative color. This plate is a valuable artifact from the early days of vertebrate paleontology and would appeal to collectors of natural history prints, educators, or anyone with a fascination for fossils and prehistoric life. Condition Summary: Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. Image area remains clean and sharply printed. No tears or repairs. A well-preserved and historically significant plate. Framing Tips: Frame in dark walnut or black with a cream or stone-colored mat to highlight the sepia tones. Use archival materials to preserve this antique scientific print...

Early French Warriors and Nobility, Gaulish to Norman Cavalry, 4-Plate Set, ca. 1860 A powerful and visually unified set of four original 19th-century hand-colored engravings depict...

Title: Medieval Italian Equestrian Figures & Tournament Judges – Bonnard 1860 Set The maps are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. This r...

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...

Le Mont Saint-Michel Original Etchings by Arthur Mayeur, Limited Edition 1926 This rare 1926 limited-edition portfolio by Arthur Mayeur, titled Le Mont Saint-Michel et ses abords (“...

Title: French Regional Costumes – Bretons, Parisians and Savoyard, c.1845 This charming mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph illustrates the regional diversity of traditional French costumes, taken from the rare Parisian publication Le Monde en Estampes: Types et Costumes des Principaux Peuples de l’Univers, issued around 1845–1850. The lithograph was executed by J. Bocquin after drawings by Fossey, printed by Lemercier in Paris, one of the most respected lithographic ateliers of the century. Published by Amédée Bedelet, this series presented detailed portrayals of national and regional dress from across Europe and beyond, accompanied by text by Élisabeth Müller. The composition, labeled “Europe – France,” presents an elegant gathering of figures from various French provinces. In the foreground, a Breton couple walks proudly in their regional attire—he in a broad-brimmed hat and embroidered vest, she in a richly colored dress and traditional lace cap. To their left, a seated woman from Caux wears a tall white headpiece, while another figure represents a Marin Maconnaise from Burgundy. At the center and right, mountaineers from the High Pyrenees converse with Parisians dressed...

Antique Louvre Bas-Relief Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical, 1803 A striking and architecturally balanced pair of early 19th-century French engravings depicting sculptural bas-re...

A wonderful sketched lithograph by famed Swiss artists/sculptor Alberto Giacometti. The lithograph was printed in Paris by Mourlot Freres in 1964 and was issued in an edition of ...

Set of Three Engravings of Fish from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mo...

Antique Persian Military Scene with Camel - Hand-Colored Engraving, c1820 A lively and visually engaging early 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Persian military figures...

This striking large-scale graphic work belongs to József Kádár’s mature Paris period, when the artist further developed the visual language he described as “spatial geometry” with cl...

Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Elevation of the Host, 2 Hand-Colored Lithographs This refined pair of hand-colored lithographs presents two complementary scenes from medieval...

A French Art Nouveau lithograph "La Tige, Moulin Rouge" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The work, as with many of Lautrec’s crayon lithographs, is imbued with a spirit of tongue and ch...

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...

Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).' Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....

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...

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...

Set of Five Antique Engravings of Spices and Colonial Crops from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A remarkable set of five copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond...

Antique Decorative Ceiling Designs, Fontainebleau Gallery, Baltard, 1803 – Pair This elegant pair of architectural engravings presents richly detailed ceiling designs from the Châte...

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...

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...

18th Century Engraving of Mahomet (Prophet Muhammad), Published by Daumont Paris Description: This antique French engraving depicts Mahomet (Muhammad), described here as the founder...

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...

Leonardo da Vinci Battle of Anghiari Engraving by Edelinck After Rubens c1660 A powerful mid-17th-century engraving of the famous “Battle of Anghiari” by Gérard Edelinck, executed around 1660 after Leonardo da Vinci’s lost composition and the celebrated drawing by Peter Paul Rubens. Also known as the Battle of the Standard, the scene shows three mounted warriors locked in ferocious combat over the banner that signals victory. The rearing horses, intertwined figures and dramatic energy reflect the extraordinary dynamism of Leonardo’s original design for the Great Council Hall of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Leonardo’s experimental fresco method caused the original painting to deteriorate quickly, and it was eventually overpainted by Vasari. Edelinck’s engraving, based on Rubens’s vivid reconstruction, remains one of the most important surviving documents of the composition. Edelinck, one of the finest engravers of the 17th century, renders the complex anatomy, armour and movement with exceptional precision and tonal mastery. Large-format engravings of the Battle of Anghiari are increasingly sought after for their direct connection to Leonardo’s lost masterpiece and their strong decorative impact. This impression offers rich detail and compelling presence. A significant addition for collectors of Renaissance art, Old Master prints and historically important battle imagery. Condition: Strong impression with good tonal range; light age toning and handling marks; small tear in the upper right border; margins tight; no major losses or repairs. Suitable for professional framing. Framing: Best floated on off-white museum board in a thin black or dark walnut frame with a deep profile. Museum glass recommended to enhance contrast and preserve detail. Keywords: Leonardo da Vinci Battle of Anghiari, Edelinck engraving, Rubens drawing, Old Master print, 17th century engraving, Renaissance battle scene, antique horse battle...

English Pastoral Landscape with Farm and Cattle, Boydell Etching, 1747 This refined mid-eighteenth-century pastoral landscape print titled “Drawn after Nature” was engraved by the B...

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...

"Orpheus" Jean Cocteau France, 1953 Serigraph on metal Wood Frame with glass Original 1950-1960

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...

Each print is mounted in a cherrywood parcel-gilt frame, with a glazed reverse depicting the corresponding text sheet. L'Andaloux, Le Cheval d'Espagne, Plate I; Le Barbe, Le Che...

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was use...

Large Scale Color Lithograph, designed to promote travel to Nice in the South of France, by Marc Chagall, and executed by the legendary printer Mourlot, France, circa 1950s. It has b...

Ottoman Harem Interior Lithograph, Constantinople, Melling, Paris c.1888 A highly detailed and architecturally fascinating 19th-century lithograph depicting the interior of the Imperial Harem in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), based on the celebrated work of Antoine Ignace Melling. This refined print was published in Paris by Firmin-Didot & Cie in the late 19th century as part of a major visual survey of global cultures and historical subjects. The composition presents a rare cross-sectional view of the Sultan...

Lithograph-Wou Wou Zhào W'J', 1968 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Lithography Style: Chinese Theme: Art Type: Print Features: Signed Subject: Abstract Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print Print Surface: Paper Printed in 6 colours. Image size: 56 x 43.5 cm. Signed, dated and numbered Artist’s signature and date bottom right Numbered bottom left 82/90. Edition of 90 on Rives paper. Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Size (w x h): 25.6 x 20 in / 65 x 50 cm Printed by E. and J. Desjobert, Paris France Published by Galerie de France, Paris France Condition: A. Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a Chinese painter and printmaker naturalized French in 1964. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris and is one of the most successful Chinese painters. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the most famous art school in China, where he studied under Lin Fengmian...

18th Century French Ceiling Design – Neoclassical Fresco and Grotesques, Plate XC This elegant chromolithograph, Plate XC from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, features a refined example of...

Beautiful Marc Chagall lithographic poster depicting "artist as a phoenix" or "l'artiste phenix". Printed by Mourlot for a Marc Chagall exhibition...

Boris O’ Klein. “Dirty Dogs of Paris”. Offset print. A humorous work by the French artist Boris O’ Klein, known for his satirical scenes of dogs in human-like situations. This piece ...

LOUIS ÉTIENNE DAUPHIN (1885-1926) - Untitled (French Village) - Post Impressionist fine art color copperplate engraving - F K paper water mark verso (unknown) - signed lower right - ...

Antique Engraving of Rio de Janeiro, Imperial Palace and Cathedral, c.1867 Detailed mid-19th century engraving of Rio de Janeiro titled Rio de Janeiro – Palais Impérial et Cathédral...

This lithography “La Féérie des Heures - L'Arc-en-Ciel (The Enchantment of the Hours - The Rainbow) signed Henri Rivière and bears a red stamp at the bottom left. The work is authent...

Interior of St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican Rome – Benoist Lithograph 1869 Description: This impressive architectural lithograph depicts the monumental interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, one of the most celebrated sacred spaces in the world. Produced by Félix Benoist after Bayot and published in Paris in 1869 as part of the renowned series *Rome dans sa Grandeur, the print captures the overwhelming scale and grandeur of the basilica through refined perspective and masterful tonal execution. The composition presents a sweeping view down the nave toward the high altar and Bernini’s famed baldachin, framed by colossal piers and richly ornamented arches. Benoist carefully emphasizes the immense verticality of the structure: soaring coffered vaults, monumental columns, and sculptural decoration guide the viewer’s eye into deep spatial recession. The precise architectural rendering reflects the 19th-century fascination with Rome as both an artistic ideal and a spiritual center of Europe. Small elegantly dressed figures scattered throughout the interior provide scale and animation, reinforcing the astonishing proportions of the basilica while evoking the experience of visitors during the Grand Tour era. The subtle gradation of light, filtering through clerestory windows and dissolving into atmospheric shadow, demonstrates the sophistication of French lithographic technique at its height. Every ornamental detail—from sculpted niches to elaborate entablatures—is rendered with clarity yet softened by delicate tonal harmony. During the nineteenth century, views of St. Peter’s were among the most sought-after souvenirs of Rome, symbolizing not only religious devotion but also architectural achievement and cultural prestige. This print exemplifies the ambition of *Rome dans sa Grandeur*, a publication intended to present Rome as a living museum of civilization, uniting antiquity, Renaissance mastery, and modern observation. Its wide panoramic format and balanced monochrome palette make the work particularly effective as decorative wall art, suitable for both classical interiors and contemporary spaces seeking historical depth and architectural elegance. Condition report: Good antique condition overall. Light age-related toning and occasional spotting mainly in the margins. Image area remains clean with strong contrast and fine detail. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Framing tips: A deep ivory or warm museum-white mat enhances the architectural depth. Dark walnut, ebonized, or gilt frames complement the classical subject. Museum glass is recommended to preserve tonal subtlety and minimize reflections. Technique: Lithograph Maker: Félix Benoist after Bayot, Paris, 1869 SEO keyword block: St Peters Basilica interior print, Vatican lithograph 1869, Rome dans sa Grandeur, Félix Benoist Rome print, Vatican architecture engraving, Grand Tour Rome artwork, Basilica di San Pietro interior art, antique Rome architectural print...

Spanish Steps & Trinità dei Monti, Rome – Iconic City View, 1869 This iconic lithograph presents the Church of Trinità dei Monti overlooking the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most re...

After Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chê...

Elegant Art Nouveau framed print after Gustav Klimt's Junius, inspired by the Vienna Secession movement. Featuring a classical female profile, flowing linear forms, and symbolic orna...

Ancient Egyptian Reliefs & Hieroglyphs, Denon Voyage Egypt, 6 Engravings 1802 This cohesive set of six copper engravings originates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, pub...

Title: Baptistery of Constantine, Lateran, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph Description: This finely executed 19th-century lithograph depicts the interior of the Baptistery of Constan...