Where can I find antique prints in Paris?

March 19, 2016 3:04 PM

Off to Paris (France, not Texas) in a bit. I'm in the market for nineteenth century architectural prints. Any suggestions welcome. (Cheaper is better, of course, but will consider - not cheaper.)

Day trip distance outside the city is a possibility, assuming that the place in question itself rates a vaut le voyage. Versailles, say.

posted by BWA to Shopping (1 answer total)

Best answer: I bought a few prints from the Paris dans sa splendeur book at Martinez Fleurot, which is located in the large flea market at Saint-Ouen. Here's a scan of the shop's business card, and some more notes on my visit there.

There are one or two other print shops of similar quality at the flear market. There are also plenty of excellent shops all over Paris selling 19th century prints, concentrated particularly on the Left Bank. You won't find a bargain anywhere in Paris, but you will find high quality originals at fair prices.

If you've never been, the Marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen (aka Clignancourt) is worth a full day of exploration all by itself. IIRC it's best to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. I have more old notes on my blog.
posted by Nelson at 8:34 AM on March 20, 2016