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Place of Origin: English
Original Antique English County Map - Middlesex. J C Walker. 1851
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Middlesex Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.
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1850s Other Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique English County Map, Huntingdonshire, J C Walker, 1851
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Huntingdonshire Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.
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1850s Other Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

James Rosenquist by Carter Ratcliff, 1st Ed Ltd 1/2500 Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
James Rosenquist by Carter Ratcliff, Scott Rothkopf and Sarah Bancroft. Publisher Haunch of Venison, 2006. 1st Ed hardcover (1/2500) exhibition catalog. For an Exhibition at Haunch o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of the Seal of King William III by Rapin de Thoyras, 1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Great Seal of King William III – Rapin’s History of England c.1786 Description: This antique print depicts the Great Seal of King William III, origin...
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Late 18th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Sweden Norway – Antique Map of Scandinavia with Stockholm Inset, 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Sweden & Norway – Antique Map of Scandinavia with Stockholm Inset, 1865 This finely detailed antique map titled Sweden & Norway (Scandinavia) offers a comprehensive 19th-century vie...
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Mid-19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Philip the King by John Masefield, from Nelson Doubleday s Estate, #365/365
Located in valatie, NY
Philip the King by John Masefield and Illustrated by Laurence Irving. Published by Heinemann, London, 1927. 1st Limited Ed hardcover #360/360. With 12 tipped in illustrations printed on Japan paper. The book is set in a dark cell in Philip's palace in late September of 1588. The characters are; Philip the Second of Spain, his daughter, the Infanta, an English Prisoner, A Spanish Captain, and the Guards. The spirits are; Indians, Don John...
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Early 20th Century English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Peter A. Kotka, Stiil Life with Bottle of 1997 Chateau Belgrave Haut Medoc
Located in Downingtown, PA
Peter A. Kotka, Stiil Life with Bottle of 1997 Chateau Belgrave Grand Cru Classe, Glass Cheese Oil on Linen Panel, Signed lower right. The Framed trompe l'oeil still life of a dusty bottle of wine, a half-empty wine glass and a small bunch of grapes with a boxed round of French Cheese in the background, the cork lying on its side on a wood table within an alcove. The bottle is a 1995 Chateau d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie. Reference: From the Unicorn Gallery, UK. Peter has an absolute love of oil painting and especially admires the masters of Dutch Painting of the 17th Century, which is reflected in his own work. Since 1995, after seeing the work of Estonian artist Olav Maran, Peter decided to review his paintings and started researching ‘Still Life’ painters such as Willem Kalf and De Heem. After experimenting with priming his own panels and canvases with different colours, then painting with thick and thin paint and glazing on top, in the way of the old masters, he has developed a style with detail and atmosphere that is essential in his portrayal of fine wine, fruit and cheeses etc. In a quirky and sometimes conceptual world, Peter makes no apologies for producing traditional subjects where the craftsmanship is evident in every brushstroke. His paintings bring much joy and pleasure to those who understand he has an obvious and underlying love of handling paint and observing his subject using techniques that take many years to acquire. Recently he has changed the view point for some of his paintings, to give them a bold contemporary look. Peter Kotka...
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Late 20th Century Modern English Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Antique Print of a Desert Wheatear, circa 1880, Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a desert wheatear Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Orig...
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1880s Folk Art Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Map of Ireland- Tipperary and Waterford. C.1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Tipperary and Waterford Steel engraving Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard Published by How and Parsons, C.1840 Unframed.
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1840s Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

1960s Wall mounted Plant Hanger By Desmond Sawyer Rattan Hook
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very hard to find plant hanger by Desmond Sawyer, dates from the 1960s. Painted black steel rod and rattan decoration, wall hung. The hooks have not b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern English Wall Decorations

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Steel

British Landscape Artist Annette Elias, Pastoral Oil on Canvas, 1900s
Located in Lomita, CA
This serene oil on canvas was painted by a British artist known for peaceful pastoral landscapes, Annette Elias--1849-1921. This composition captures a sun-dappled birch grove beside...
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique English Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Burmantofts Faience Lustre Rampant Lion Plaque by Joseph Walmsley
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Burmantofts Faience art pottery wall plaque with rampant lions by Joseph Walmsley and dating from the latter 19th century. The circular plaque is hand painted with six ramp...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique English Wall Decorations

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Pottery

Abstract Landscape, David Lord, circa 1960
By David Lord
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful abstract landscape. Fabulous colors, almost pastel like. Acrylic on canvas laid on board. Antique ebonized oak frame. Unsigned. Free shipping  
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1960s Modern Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Midcentury Figural Abstract Painting In Antique Gilt Frame
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful figural abstract painting. Artist unknown. In the style of the very fashionable artist Lynn Chadwick Lovely bright colors. Gouache on ca...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of British Island Possessions, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of British Island Possessions Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
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1920s Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Paper

19th-C. English Rococo Revival Majolica Ruth Wheat Wall Plaque or Bread Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce and unusual antique English Majolica harvest themed, Rococo Revival style bread tray, circa 1850-1880, maker unknown. The central image is modeled on the Book of Ruth, fro...
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Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Antique English Wall Decorations

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Earthenware

Antique Print of St Margaret, After Raphael, C.1850
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Raphael Fine Steel engraving. Published C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s Baroque Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Nude Painted Bas-Relief by Eric Satchwell, 1973
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful painting of nudes titled "Oreades". Oil paint on gesso relief. On board. Great colors and technique. Painted in an Art Deco style. It ...
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1970s Art Deco Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Gesso

Antique Costume Print Colquhon Scotland by L. Dickenson, circa 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print originating from a series of prints showing the traditional clothing of Scotland worn by various clans. Among the clothing are tartans — plaid woven fabrics associated ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of China, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of China. Original color. Good condition. Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
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1920s Edwardian Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mount Tabor – Antique Aquatint View of Galilee by F.B. Spilsbury, 1803
By F.B. Spilsbury
Located in Langweer, NL
Mount Tabor – Antique Aquatint View of Galilee by F.B. Spilsbury, 1803 This beautifully hand-colored aquatint titled Mount Tabor presents a sweeping view ...
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Early 1800s Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Signed English Oil Painting of Chrysanthemums
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A mid-20th century oil on canvas still life painting of chrysanthemums signed by the artist, Fred Bollands. Here, the artist has captured the dense blooms in autumnal tones–set off b...
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20th Century Other English Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Vivienne Westwood Autumn/Winter, 1990 Portrait Collection
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter 1990 'Portrait collection' Brown viscose top printed with a silver neoclassical design inspired by the mirror ...
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1990s English Wall Decorations

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Fabric

Antique Print of Heidelberg Germany by H. Bibby, circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Court Yard of Heidleberg'. Heidelberg, city, Baden-Württemberg Land (state), southwestern Germany. The city lies on the canalized Neckar River where it emerges ...
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Late 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Antique Advertisement, English, Advert, Carbosil Soap, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a framed antique advertisement. An English, advertising poster for Carbosil soap, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing period retail advertising Displays a desirable aged patina Professionally framed behind glass and finished with hanging rope to reverse Original lithograph shows coveted light ageing Presented against an attractive dark emerald ground To the centre a montage of a woman reading a newspaper whilst sat upon a box of Carbosil The name of the product and the slogan 'The New Soda' act as a header and footer The contemporary price of 1d and secondary slogan 'Always in front of time' to either side This is a charming antique advertisement poster...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Wall Decorations

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Glass, Paper

Peerage Midcentury Brass Fish Wall-Mounted Plate, 1950s, England
By Peerage
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very decorative modernist nautical motif wall plate. Handmade of black lacquered metal plate with brass fish from 1950s, by Peerage. In very good vintage condition.    
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern English Wall Decorations

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Metal, Brass

English Hand-Colored Spencer Compton Artwork Coat of Arms in Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Custom framed art engraving that features a shield with heraldic symbols, supported by two dragons. This versatile artwork and can be displayed in any living room, office, or bedroom...
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Early 18th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Large Original Antique Natural History Print, Ostriches, circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of ostriches Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. ...
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1830s Folk Art Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Planet of the Apes
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for the first Planet of the Apes movie in 1968. This cult sci-fi film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, and stars Charlton Heston. It was...
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1960s Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Paper

English Octagonal Plate Swans on Lake Brown Westhead and Moore, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English octagonal plate swans on the lake, circa 1890. English mark TC Brown Westhead and Moore. Sold at the Grand depot 21 rue Drouot Paris.
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1890s Country Antique English Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century English 5-Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century English 5-brass leather horse strap. Shaped leather featuring brasses of a Proud Peacock, Lion Rampant, Double Hump Camel, Wheat Sheaf, & Bird. 22 5/8" x 3.25" x 7/...
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Late 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Brass

George Brookshaw Print of Pears from Pomona Britannica, Dated 1807
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
George Brookshaw Print of Pears from Natural History Art, Botanical, Fruit, Brookshaw, Pomona Britannica, Plate LXXXV, Dated 1807 The publ...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Burne Jones for Morris Co Hand painted tile of Chaucer s legend of good wimmen
By Morris Co.
Located in London, GB
Edward Burne Jones for Morris & Co, designed in 1861-1862. A rare hand-painted tile depicting Chaucer's Legend of Good Wimmen. The Fiberite packing we found inside the frame probably...
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique English Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Oil on Board Painting of King Charles Spaniels After Landseer, circa 1900
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming late 19th-century oil on board painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels nestled in a richly appointed interior, painted in the manner of Sir Edwin Landseer. Executed c...
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Late 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Wood, Burl

The Devonshire Collection of Italian Drawings Roman Neapolitan Schools 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Devonshire Collection of Italian Drawings: Roman and Neapolitan Schools by Michael Jaffe. Published by Phaidon Press, London, 1994. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The Collection of Old Master drawings at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, home of the Dukes of Devonshire, ranks with the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle as the finest privately owned group of such drawings in Britain and as one of the great princely collections of Europe. It contains outstanding drawings by the great masters from every artistic school. The book is devoted to the Italian drawings have detailed entries for nearly 1,000 works from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries, among them numerous reattributions and discoveries. This volume includes the works of Pietro da Cortona, Giulio Romano...
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1990s English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print The little Mother by W. Schermelé, 1937
By Willy Schermelé
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The little Mother'. This print depicts a child playing with her dolls. Created by Willy Schermelé, a Dutch illustrator for women an...
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Mid-20th Century English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Map of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Guyana by A C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brazil'. Original antique map of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Guyana. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The...
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Late 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Jacob’s Bridge – Aquatint View of Syria Holy Land by Spilsbury, 1803
By F.B. Spilsbury
Located in Langweer, NL
Jacob’s Bridge – Antique Aquatint View of Syria & the Holy Land by Spilsbury, 1803 This striking hand-colored aquatint titled Jacob’s Bridge offers a dramatic view of the landscape ...
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Early 1800s Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of FIVE Silhouette Miniatures All Hand Painted by Dorothy Turton RMS, 20thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A fine collection of Five original silhouette portrait miniatures by the Miniaturist painter Dorothy Turton ( 1900 to 1990s). These are all hand painted...
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20th Century Georgian English Wall Decorations

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Brass

Map of the West African coast from the North of Mauretania to Guinee, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Particular Map of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to Cape de Verga, and of the Course of the Rivers Senega and Gambia.' Map of the African coast...
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1780s Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Leicestershire – Antique Map of Leicester by Richard Blome, Britannia 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
Leicestershire – Antique Map of Leicester by Richard Blome, Britannia 1673 This original antique map titled A Mapp of the Country of Leicester presents a detailed and decorative dep...
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Late 17th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Costume Print Mac Dugal "Scotland" by L. Dickinson, circa 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print originating from a series of prints showing the traditional clothing of Scotland worn by various clans. Among the clothing are tartans, plaid woven fabrics associated w...
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Mid-19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hand-Colored Portrait of a Nobleman, Lord Belgrave, 1813
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nobleman'. Portrait of a nobleman, Lord Belgrave, made after a drawing by Thomas Uwins. This print originates from 'Ackermann's History of Oxford and History ...
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1810s Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

An Arts and Crafts copper plate
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper plate with a pie crust edge and floral decoration to the centre.
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique English Wall Decorations

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Copper

Set of 2 Hand Colored Antique Bird Prints of Parakeet Species, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique bird prints titled 'Little Green and Red Long-Tailed Parroquet - Long-Tailed Parroquet'. These prints shown various parakeet species. Originates from 'A New Dictio...
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Late 18th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Late Nineteenth Early Twentieth Century painting on board by C. Wilson
Located in Winnetka, IL
A late Nineteenth early Twentieth century English Colonial painting on board by C. Wilson presented in a gilt wood frame. Depicting a group of men with top hats riding on a horse-dra...
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Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique English Wall Decorations

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Giltwood, Paint

Pair Framed Silk Needleworks
Located in Basildon, GB
Matched Pair Framed Silk Needleworks of allegorical style , with printed and embroidered aspects. Likely to have been produced during the height of Victorian England.
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Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique English Wall Decorations

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Silk, Glass, Wood

Pair Framed Silk Needleworks
Pair Framed Silk Needleworks
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J.C. Armytage, Concordia Gold Mines , Hand Colored Engraving, U.K., C.1874
Located in Chatham, ON
JAMES CHARLES ARMYTAGE (1820-1897) - 'Concordia Gold Mines' - Antique steel plate engraving from 'Australia' by Edwin Carton Booth - hand colored - titled lower center - signed lower...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

A Pair of Royal Warrant Proclamation Signs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of large wall-hanging framed Royal Warrant of Appointment proclamations reversed painted on glass and dating from the early 20th century. Royal warrants were granted by the Ki...
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Early 20th Century English Wall Decorations

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Glass

Antique Print Washing Day by W. Schermelé, 1937
By Willy Schermelé
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Washing Day'. This print depicts a child playing with her dolls, doing the laundry. Created by Willy Schermelé, a Dutch illustrator for women and children. Prin...
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Mid-20th Century English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Map of Iowa, Published in 1881
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Iowa'. Original antique map of Iowa, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Edition. Published 188...
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Late 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Show Horse Drawing by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful piece from a larger collection of framed 20th century show horse drawings by Royal Academy artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941-2018). A pastel study of exceptional qua...
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20th Century Modern English Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Red Shoes
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement Kinematograph weekly July 15th 1948 The film directed by the famous duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and is considered to be one of the...
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1940s Vintage English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Nice Antique Print of a Master in Arts and Academics of Trinity College, 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pensioner of Trinity College - Master of Arts - Sizer - Master of Arts, of the regent, or Upper House'. Portraits of four men in academic costumes; a college ca...
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19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24
By John Gould
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mr John Gould's tropical framed Bird prints 1955 taken from his limited edition of 1000. The most celebrated British ornithologist of the nineteen...
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19th Century Victorian Antique English Wall Decorations

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Glass, Paper

Oliver Rhys (1854-1907), Painting A Cool Corner , England 1800s
By Oliver Rhys
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb oil painting by Oliver Rhys (1854-1907), signed and titled 'A Cool Corner'. Representation of two children sitting on a ledge with a Mediterranean backdrop. Excellent conditi...
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19th Century Romantic Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paint

Antique Print The first Lesson by W. Schermelé 1937
By Willy Schermelé
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The first Lesson'. This print depicts a child playing with her dolls. Created by Willy Schermelé, a Dutch illustrator for women and ...
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Mid-20th Century English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Catherine Vargas Doulton Lambeth Faience Hand Painted Framed Plaque, 1877
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unique hand painted framed porcelain tile in the aesthetic taste depicting a young girl seated on a grassy bank and holding a doll by renowned artist Catherine Vargas and dated 1877. Probably made at Doulton Lambeth Faience...
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1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique English Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Antique Prints Depicting the Design of Vases/Plates by Moses, 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints depicting the design of antique vases/plates. These prints originate from 'Vases from the Collection of Sir Henry Englefield'. Drawn & engraved by Henry Moses...
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Early 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Two Antique Prints of Gem Brooches by Streeter 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints titled 'Gem Brooches'. Two original chromolithographic plates of gem brooches. These prints originate from 'Gems', a catalog containing fascinating essays o...
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Late 19th Century Antique English Wall Decorations

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Paper

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