Set of Two Ornithological Engravings – Early 20th Century - France

Pair of round French decorative plaques featuring printed reproductions of Jean-François Millet’s iconic paintings L’Angélus and Les Glaneuses. These late 19th-century prints capture...

A refined pair of mid-century French andirons combining sculptural elegance with functional design. The fronts are cast in bronze with a graceful openwork silhouette of intertwined ...

Beautiful and highly decorative pair of wooden painter’s palettes, France, circa 1900–1920. Each palette displays a superb, authentic patina with traces of original pigments, bearing...

Pair of sculpted oak table lamps, mid-20th century, with finely carved twisted bases in a deep dark patina, complemented by shades in the style of traditional pig’s bladder that cast...

Exceptional pair of 18th century hand-colored engraving prints by Albertus Seba (Dutch 1665-1736). Each featuring woven paper mounted in gilt wood frames behind museum grade acrylic....

A lovely pair of 19th century ornithological color prints of European birds, within an elegant wood frame. The science of ornithology has a long history and studies on birds have hel...

Decorate a office or study with this set of antique lithographs. Hand painted in France circa 1920 by E. Guerin, each print is set in the original gilt wood frame adding a touch of elegance and preserving the artwork. These framed illustrations showcasing detailed and vibrant depictions of birds perched on branches. The lithographs are expertly crafted, highlighting the intricate details of the birds and surrounding foliage. Guerin's work is known for its accuracy and artistic finesse, often used in botanical and ornithological studies of the time. These pieces reflect the era's appreciation for nature and artistry, making them valuable collectibles for enthusiasts of vintage illustrations and natural history. Ernest Pierre Guerin (1887-1952) was a French artist born in Brittany; he educated at the Rennes School of Fine Arts, where he studied under Félix Lafond and Jules Ronsin. His work vividly depicted the customs and harsh realities of Breton life, drawing inspiration from the region’s landscapes, religious festivals, and traditional culture. Influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement and medieval illumination...

During the mid-eighteenth century, Irish artist Samuel Dixon invented and popularized a new painting technique known as basso-relievo, most notably used t...