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Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

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Pre-sale Published on 05 Jan 2023

Jean de La Fontaine Illustrated by Charles Eisen
Part one of the dispersal of the T. library will feature many works by the French fabulist, notably this famous 18th-century illustrated edition.
Pre-sale - Jean de La Fontaine Illustrated by Charles Eisen
Newsfeed Published on 09 Jul 2021

Dassault Group Commits to Restoration of Jean de la Fontaine's Birthplace.
The Fondation du Patrimoine has announced that the Dassault Group is contributing €281,000 to the restoration of Jean de la Fontaine's childhood home in Château-Thierry, to mark the 400th anniversary of the author's birth. The total cost of the project is €4.45 million.
Pre-sale Published on 09 Dec 2022

Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums
A set of three portfolios of projects that come directly from Pierre-François Fontaine’s library via his descendants attest to the two architects’ vision and show the changing urban fabric of Paris.
Pre-sale - Three Rare Percier and Fontaine Albums
Lots sold Published on 21 Jun 2021

Heroic Drawing by Fontaine Goes Back to the Louvre

It is only fitting that this work by Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine has returned to the museum for which it was made: the Louvre.
Lots sold - Heroic Drawing by Fontaine Goes Back to the Louvre
Pre-sale Published on 22 Jul 2022

La Fontaine's Fables Illustrated By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The first day of sales at Montignac-Lascaux, Saturday, August 20th, the Pastaud Auction House will mark the occasion with a copy of the four large folio volumes of Fables choisies mises en vers (Selected Fables Written) by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)...
Pre-sale - La Fontaine's Fables Illustrated By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Lots sold Published on 17 Apr 2021

A World Record for Pompon

In his fables, the 17th-century French poet Jean de La Fontaine never imagined a meeting between the King of the Forest and the Paschal lamb... The miracle of the auction room did!
Lots sold - A World Record for Pompon
Pre-sale Published on 15 Dec 2022

The Lion and the Rat According to Frans Snyders
This majestic trapped lion illustrating French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine’s retelling of Aesop’s fable is attributed to Flemish artist Frans Snyders (1579-1657). In the 19th century, it belonged to the wealthy Spanish financier and collector Marquis of Remisa.
Pre-sale - The Lion and the Rat According to Frans Snyders
Pre-sale Published on 12 Apr 2024

A Clear Outlook for Jean-François Millet
Painted when the artist was not yet famous, this seaside subject puts people at the center of the composition.
Pre-sale - A Clear Outlook for Jean-François Millet
Pre-sale Published on 21 Nov 2022

Pierre Fontaine’s Project for Napoleon
Among 30-odd architectural drawings from the collection of a private mansion in Binic, this project for the Louvre by Pierre Fontaine is worth a look.
Pre-sale - Pierre Fontaine’s Project for Napoleon
Newsfeed Published on 21 Dec 2022

Preemption: A Collection of Works by Fontaine for Fontainebleau
A few hours before Drouot's winter closing, the Château of Fontainebleau preempted a collection of 41 plates (including the layout of the Chaillot mountain) by Pierre François Fontaine for €140,800. Another collection by the same author, composed of 51 projects, fetched €244,720.
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DIGOIN and SARREGUEMINES for ROYCO 7 earthenware advertising bouillon plates with... Gazette Drouot

DIGOIN and SARREGUEMINES for ROYCO 7 earthenware advertising bouillon plates with printed decoration...

Biography. ORIEUX, Jean.

Biography. ORIEUX, Jean. "La Fontaine ou La vie est un conte." . Paris, Flammarion, 1976.

MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) Fortune and the Young Child, after... Gazette Drouot

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MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) Fortune and the Young Child, after Jean de la Fontaine Etching on wove paper...

MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) The Laugher and the Fishes, after... Gazette Drouot

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MARC CHAGALL (1887-1985) The Laugher and the Fishes, after Jean de la Fontaine Etching on wove paper...

Félix BRACQUEMOND (Paris, 1833 - Sèvres, 1914) Vultures devouring their prey in... Gazette Drouot

Félix BRACQUEMOND (Paris, 1833 - Sèvres, 1914) Vultures devouring their prey in front of an envious...

Reimann, Rudolf Heinrich Georg (20th century, active in Stgt.). Illustrations to... Gazette Drouot

Reimann, Rudolf Heinrich...

(20th century, active in Stgt.). Illustrations to Jean de la Fontaine 65 fables... Series of 20 sheet....

LA FONTAINE (Jean de) - BARETCHE or DARETCHE Fables Causides de La Fontaine en Bers... Gazette Drouot

LA FONTAINE (Jean de) - BARETCHE or DARETCHE Fables Causides de La Fontaine en Bers Gascouns. Bayonne,...

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies mises en vers. Paris, s.n., 1686. In-4, 26... Gazette Drouot

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies mises en vers. Paris, s.n., 1686. In-4, 26 f. 284 p., 2 f. (last...

BARETCHE or DARETCHE Fables Causides de la Fontaine en Bers Gascouns. Bayonne, Duhart... Gazette Drouot

BARETCHE or DARETCHE Fables Causides de la Fontaine en Bers Gascouns. Bayonne, Duhart Fauvet, 1776. In-8:...

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies, mises en vers... A Paris, chez Desaint et... Gazette Drouot

LA FONTAINE (Jean de). Fables choisies, mises en vers... A Paris, chez Desaint et Saillant, Durand, 1755-1759....

SCHALL. LA FONTAINE (Jean de) / The loves of Psyche and Cupid À Paris, chez Defer... Gazette Drouot

SCHALL. LA FONTAINE (Jean...

/ The loves of Psyche and Cupid À Paris, chez Defer de Maisonneuve, de l'imprimerie de P. Fr. Didot jeune,...

LA FONTAINE (Jean de) / Fables choisies mises en vers... À Paris, chez Desaint et... Gazette Drouot

LA FONTAINE (Jean de...

/ Fables choisies mises en vers... À Paris, chez Desaint et Saillant, Durand, 1755. 4 volumes in-folio,...

LA FONTAINE (Jean de) / Contes et nouvelles en vers. À Paris, De l'Imprimerie de... Gazette Drouot

LA FONTAINE (Jean de...

/ Contes et nouvelles en vers. À Paris, De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot l'Aîné, An III = 1795. Two volumes...

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