1850s Wall Decorations

An Incredible and Quite Rare 19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque after Gerrit Dou (Student of Rembrandt, Titled "The Schoolmaster" c. 1671. The porcelain plaque is incredible with the...

An oil painting of two rustic dogs fighting over a piece of food. It is painted on an oak panel. Signed top left. The signature is a bit faded, it's a monogram J.S. by Joseph Stevens. He often signed with a monogram. In a gilded frame frame with gesso moldings. Dimensions frame: 41 x 47 cm Dimensions painting: 17 x 23 cm. Joseph Stevens is the older brother of the very well-known artist Alfred Stevens. In the book 'The Belgian Art Book' by J. de Geest, it is written that Joseph Stevens has given a new dimension to painting animals. Joseph Stevens is an early representative of realism and social art. While Eugene Verboeckhoven has royal dogs pose on a beautifully embroidered cushion, Joseph Stevens already has an eye for the dark side of animal existence: exploitation by man, who in turn is a victim of society. His first successful painting, Brussels in the morning, shows how miserable dogs and poor people suffer the same fate. In the Sandman, Stevens shows a joint effort of man and dog, in which the viewer cannot ignore the social conditions: exhausting labor at dawn in some suburb. The gray sky and monochromy of the suburb add to the sinister atmosphere. Joseph Stevens was one of the first artists to take the urban proletariat as his subject. Stevens enjoys a very high reputation in his Parisian years. His brother Alfred writes: 'I am of this time, but you, Joseph, you are of the race, and thus you are of all times.' French critics agree. Stevens' works are a source of inspiration for the literature of the time. For example, Beaudelaire writes a poem about Stevens' dogs. Joseph Edouard STEVENS. Belgium, 1819-1892 Stevens was a painter, etcher and engraver. Brother of the gifted painter Afred Stevens. Education at the Academy in Brussels (1834-1835). Debuted at the Salon in Brussels in 1842. Continued his career in Paris in 1852. He was primarily the painter of canvases depicting domestic animals (dogs, monkeys, horses), sometimes in curious, even idiosyncratic situations, and far from romanticism. This realism, of which he was one of the pioneers, earned him the interest of critics and intellectuals. His approach was defined by this contemporary realism that eschewed idealized depictions of animals as heroic emblems of nobility. Rather, Stevens emphasized the ordinary animals of everyday life, with a particular focus on working dogs, stray dogs and all of the mutts that wandered the streets of Brussels. Museums and public collections, including' Royal Museum of Fine Arts Brussels, Ghent, Hamburg, Paris, Musée du Louvre, Rouen, Musee des Beaux-Arts. Stuttgart, State Gallery. King Leopold...

American stationery with in the top the following text printed: E pluribus unum – Latin for "Out of many, one" (also translated as "One out of many" or "One from many") – is a traditional motto of the United States, appearing on the Great Seal along with Annuit cœptis (Latin for "he approves the undertaking [lit. 'things undertaken']") and Novus ordo seclorum (Latin for "New order of the ages"); its inclusion on the seal was approved by an Act of Congress in 1782. While its status as national motto was for many years unofficial, E pluribus unum was still considered the de facto motto of the United States from its early history. Eventually, the United States Congress passed an act (H. J. Resolution 396), adopting "In God We Trust" as the official motto in 1956. The thirteen letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM makes its use symbolic of the thirteen original states like the thirteen stripes on the US flag. The meaning of the phrase originates from the concept that out of the union of the original Thirteen Colonies emerged a new single nation. It is emblazoned across the scroll and clenched in the eagle's beak on the Great Seal of the United States. (Source: wikipedia) Text below the portraits: "The Presidents of our Great Republic." Letter paper with hand-colored engraving showing the portraits of the 14 presidents of the USA from George Washington up to Franklin Pierce...

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Title: "Graceful Ducks by the Water: An 1857 Avian Portrait" Description: This elegant print, titled "Graceful Ducks by the Water," is a beautiful piece from the "Book of Worlds," p...

Title: Teton Valley - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This beautiful lithograph, "Teton Valley," offers a panoramic view of the scenic valley...

Great image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Jan Steen – Dutch Genre Painter at Work, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Jan Steen, one of the most beloved painters of the D...

Title: Scenic View of Butte de Morale - A Stunning 19th-Century Expedition Print Description: This lithograph captures the enchanting landscape of Butte de Morale, a serene and ve...

A beautiful watercolor of Peacock Island Fabulous quality. Lovely bright colours. Not faded at all. By Edwin Landseer Grundy*. Provenance- From an alb...

Title: 1855 Swiss Victory Parade – Captured Burgundian Cannons in Triumphal Procession Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed ...

Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop Description: This picturesque lithograph showcases the serene Valley of the Kah-Wee-Ya River, also known as the Four Creek...

This is a magnificent set of four antique Italian oil on canvas paintings of the Four Seasons by Guiseppe Mazzolini (1806 - 1876), signed. These stunning paintings features four po...

Title: 1855 Regal Cavalcade – Duke René of Lorraine and the Counts of Thierstein and Oettingen Description: This striking hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithog...

Great image after Correggio Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Expansive Rocky Mountain Plains: A View Westward This captivating lithograph, titled "Rocky Mountains, Looking Westward," offers a breathtaking portrayal of the sweeping plains le...

The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power and Faith This finely detailed hand-colored lithograph is part of the Fest Album Celebrating Bern’s Entry into th...

Nicolaas Tulp Performing a Dissection – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph portrays Nicolaas Pietersz. Tulp, a prominent Dutch physician,...

Great image after Sebastien Bourdon Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique print titled 'New-China Street a Canton'. This print depicts a street in Guangzhou, China. Originates from 'Voyage autour du monde, exécuté pendant les années 1836 et 1837 ...

This rare and highly unusual Sitzendorf German porcelain wall bracket which would date from around 1870-1880 is styled as a monkey clasping a coconut with a palm tree style back pl...

This handsome pair of 19th century hand-colored Lithographs of ducks is by John Gould and HC Richter and are titled "Casarca Tadornoides: Eyton" and "Nyroca Ferina." Site line 14 inc...

Title: Tinted Lithograph of Valley in the Slope of the Great Basin, 1856 Description: This beautifully tinted lithograph, "Valley in the Slope of the Great Basin, Leading from the...

Title: Rare Tinted Lithograph of Istanbul, 1852 Description: This exquisite tinted lithograph depicts a vibrant view of Istanbul, crafted by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer. Produc...

19th Century French Porcelain Flowers Bunch Plate. 9.8 inches diameter.

Wonderful image after Raphael Fine Steel engraving. Published C.1850 Unframed.

"Summer's Evening" folio has the appropriate Currier and Ives' markings along with "New York, Published by N. Currier 152 Nassau Street. (The firm was located here in lower Manhattan from 1837-1872) The lithograph depicts a young well dressed and well to do family overlooking their property as workers tend to the farmland and harvest hay. Note the haystacks and a horse drawn hay wagon. The large and well built farm house stands proudly over the scene with the village in the background. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Summer's Evening" is in The Springfield Museum (Massachusetts) Gift of Lenore and Sydney Alpert). Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 19 7/8" h x 26" w with frame= 26 1/4" h x 32 1/4" w frame= 1 1/4" burl bird's eye maple It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is some toning and foxing (see images). The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in it's original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique Engraving of the Erie Canal and Little Falls on the River Mohawk, c. 1850 This antique engraving presents a striking scene of the Erie Canal and the Little Falls on the Rive...

Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Virtue C.1850 Unframed.

1856 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Snails in a Natural Habitat – A Stunning Study of Terrestrial Gastropods and Flora Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, dated 1856, p...

Texas Nightshade Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features *Solanum texanum*, commonly known as Texas Nightshade, a plant recogni...

Set of Four Colorful Botanical Flower Prints from Book of Worlds, circa 1850 This beautifully preserved set of four hand-colored botanical lithographs originates from the mid-19th c...

Title: Crossing the Bitter Root River - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This striking lithograph, "Crossing the Bitter Root River," capture...

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Wonderful image of The " Great Harry " and The " Royal Albert " Fine steel engraving after G.W Terry Published circa 1850 Unframed.

Title: Tinted Lithograph of the Entrance to the Tejon Pass and Portion of the Tejon, 1856 Description: This lithograph, "Entrance of the Tejon Pass and a Portion of the Tejon," ...

Description: Antique print titled ‘Ancient Castle of Na-Ga-Gus-Ko, Lew Chew‘. View of the ancient castle of Nagagusko, Ryukyu Islands, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrativ...

Panoramic View of New York City – Antique Engraving, c. 1850 This antique engraving offers a panoramic view of New York City as seen from a vantage point across the river, showcasin...

Pair of Golden Orioles and Nest on a Branch, from Book of Worlds, 1856 * This exquisite hand-colored ornithological print, titled "Der Kirschpirol" (The Golden Oriole), was published...

19th Century French Porcelain Pansies Plate signed Leveillé, 12 rue Thiroux" Called Porcelain of Paris. 9.3 inches diameter.

This is a lovely antique 19th century ivory and Beige Round Floral French Aubusson rug from the 1850s and handwoven in France. It is in excellent condition given its age and measures...

Title: "South African Family Gathering: A Glimpse into 1852 Tribal Life" Description: This evocative print, titled "South African Family Gathering," is a remarkable piece from the "...

Title: "Kingfishers in Serenity: An 1863 Riverside Study" Description: This enchanting print, titled "Kingfishers in Serenity," is a stunning piece from the "Book of Worlds," publis...

This is a beautiful hand-colored lithograph from the collection, *Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe* by Louis van Houtte, published between 1854 and 1855. The featured plan...

Antique print titled 'Insectes'. Print of various insects. This print originates from 'Musée d'Histoire Naturelle' by M. Achille Comte. Artists a...

Title: Stunning Winter Scene on Broadway, New York - Hand-Colored Aquatint from 1857 Description: This aquatint engraving with hand-coloring, created by Paul Girardet after Hip...

This set of eight lithographs is part of 'The Seat of War in the East', an iconic mid-19th-century publication documenting scenes from the Crimean War (185...