In the spirit of the day, we present a French wallcovering that’s good enough to eat. A plump rooster stands atop a loaf of bread observing a jug of wine, a jar of cheese, a salt cellar and a bunch of turnip-looking root vegetables. The loaf of bread is stuck with a knife – perhaps...

A colorful scene plays out against a background of impressive classical columns in this handmade French paper dated to the 1820s. A musical quartet featuring a cellist, two violinists and a harpsichord player crowd atop a lush, green carpet to give an exclusive concert. Listening to the music are a regal couple seated in elegant...