1850s Wall Decorations

Description: Antique costume print titled 'Sergent Suisse de la Garde du Pape'. Old print depicting a Swiss sergeant of the Pope's guard. This print originates from 'Costumes Moder...

Stunning and rare, this beautiful and panoramic Japanese woodblock triptych print was produced in the 1850s in a now famed collaboration between renowned artists Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige and Utagawa (Toyokuni III) Kunisada. Hiroshige was the leading landscape print artist and Kunisada the leading actor and figure print artists of their era. The print has all the correct artist's (Hiroshige's red rectangular seal), publisher and date seals and stamps. It was originally purchased from the Franell Gallery which was located in the Okura Hotel in Tokyo in the late 1960s and 1970s and owned by American artist and writer Frances Blakemore...

Antique print titled 'Gezicht van het Bolwerk op de Maas'. Old print depicting an ice skating scene in the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Het ijs vermaak op de Maas te ...

Antique print titled 'To-Ri-Ga-Sa-Ki, Yedo Bay'. View of Tokyo Bay (or Edo Bay), a bay located in the southern Kanto region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefectu...

Antique map titled Carte de la côte Nord de Java. Early French nautical chart of the northern coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It includes Ci...

Antique costume print titled 'Madame de Poissons de Pardilhé et Murtoja (Portugal)'. Old print depicting a fisherman's wife from Pardilhó, Portugal. This pr...

Antique map titled 'Western Australia, Swan River'. Map of Western Australia and Swan River, surrounded by illustrations of Perth, Aborigines and sheep shea...

Antique mezzotint of Henry Charles Sturt, with handwritten titles. Henry Charles Sturt of Crichel House, Dorset, was a British landowner and politici...

Description: Antique map of Canada titled 'West Canada'. With decorative vignettes titled Kingston and Falls of Niagara. Originates from 'The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin'. Published; John Tallis London, New York, Edinburgh & Dublin. 1851. Drawn and Engraved by J. Rapkin. Artists and Engravers: John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map...

Antique print titled 'Slag bij Waterloo (De Kroonprins gekwetst)'. Old print of Willem Frederik George, Prince of Orange, wounded during the Battle of Waterloo...

Antique map titled 'Mappa Corografica do Reino de Portugal - Chorographical map of the Kingdom of Portugal divided into its Grand Provinces.' Large map of...

Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...

Description: Antique map titled 'Europeesch Rusland en Polen'. Map of Russia in Europe and Poland. This map originates from 'School-Atlas van alle deelen der Aarde' by Otto Petri...

19th Century Antique Religious Painting Antique, neoclassical paintin from the 19th century. It retakes Bernardo Strozzi work "Annunziazione fata dal...

Description: Antique print titled 'Ustensiles pour la Recolte du Toddy'. Lithograph of utenstils to harvest palm wine (or toddy). This print originates from 'Flore des serres et des jardins...

Antique print titled 'Plate IV 'De Beugelbaan - Le Jeu de Passe.' This plate shows a 19th century scene in Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands. Men are playing the Dutch game 'beugelen'. This original antique print was published in 1857 by Frans Buffa & Zonen Amsterdam as part of the publication 'Nederlandsche Kleederdrachten naar de natuur' (Dutch folk costume, illustrated using real-life models) by Valentyn Bing. 'Beugelen' is a popular sport in which a heavy sphere is moved with a wooden shovel...

Fine quality mid 19th century period oil on canvas painting; American School depicting a schooner in full sail at sea; resembling the popular yacht, and first America's Cup winner "T...

Large antique print with two religious engravings. The upper image depicts the crossing of the Red Sea. The lower image depicts Moses makes the water spring out from the rock. This print originates from a work illustrating the complete series of Vatican frescos painted...

Antique print titled 'Zierikzee'. View of the city of Zierikzee, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Het koningrijk der Nederlanden voorgesteld in eene reeks van 136 naa...

Description: Antique print titled 'Mariners Temple at Simoda‘. View of the mariners temple in Shimoda, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an Am...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

Antique print titled 'Erat Sermo Inter Fratres'. Etching on chine collé after the painting by Cornelis Troost. It shows a Dutch interior with a gro...

Antique print titled 'Nice'. View of the city of Nice, France. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: Good, general age-related toni...

Description: Antique print titled 'Chief Interpreter Moryamo Yenoski and Tako Juro, Interpreter‘. Portrait of two Japanese men, Moryamo Yenoski and Ta...

Antique print titled 'Budhist Priest at Simoda'. Lithograph of a Buddhist priest of Shimoda, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expe...

Description: Antique print titled ‘Whampoa Pagoda & Anchorage'. View of the Pazhou Pagoda. The Pazhou Pagoda, also known as the Whampoa Pagoda or Pa Chow Pogoda, is an ancient Ch...

Description: Antique print titled ‘View of Uraga, Yedo Bay'. View of Uraga, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China se...

Antique print titled ‘Simoda from the American Grave Yard‘. View of Shimoda and the American graveyard. Shimoda is a city and port located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. This pri...

Description: Antique print titled 'Singo-Sekars'. Old print depicting guards of the regent Singo-Sekar. This print orginates from 'Nederlandsch Oost-Indische typen. Types indiens-neerlandais. Verzameling van groote gelithografieerde platen in kleurdruk' by A. van Pers...

Description: Antique print titled 'Arachnides'. Print of various arachnids / spiders. This print originates from 'Musée d'Histoire Naturelle' by M. Achille Comte...

Date: 1851 Artist and Engraver: J Rapkin Vingettes: Artist and Engraver: H. Winkles Paper Size: 350 x 270mms Condition: good Technique: original steel engraving Description: ...

Majolica mythological platter which features four figural panels molded with Juno, Neptune, Mercury and Selene signed Minton, circa 1856. This platter had a rare turquoise blue back...

"Pleasures of Winter" Maintains the appropriate 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 portrays a woman leaving her stately home with her two children, being escorted by two drivers to ride in a double seated horse drawn sleigh. In the background is a snowy field with other houses and a loaded horse drawn timber sleigh. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Pleasures of Winter" is in: The Library of Congress The Springfield Museum (Massachusetts) Gift of Lenore and Sydney Alpert) Metropolitan Museum of Art (Gift of Colgate 1962) Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Donated by Lee M. Friedman) Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 21 9/16" h x 27 1/2" 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 minor foxing and a tideline upper center (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...

This lithograph portrays a pleasant scene of a man in a top hat atop a handsome dark horse, with a boy riding a white horse (presumably father and son) in front of a country estate, while women gather as they water flowers, and children play with a lamb in the foreground. A man plows a field; while a horse is being groomed near the stable in the background. Afar and to the right is the sea dotted with ships here and there. The folio is mounted on cardboard and set in the matte. 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 slight fading, 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 their 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...

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist. Buffon published thirty-six quarto volumes of his most well-known work, Hi...

Peter F. Rothermel (American, 1817-1895) A steel engraving depicting the United States Senate and Henry Clay’s Compromise of 1850. Published in Philadelphia in 1855 by John M. Butl...

718 - 19th century bukhara textile.

19th century large carved wood leaves & reeds wall plaque.

Mid 19th Century Chinese Silk Kesi Textile ( 3'3" x 7'6" - 99 x 229 )

820 - Oriental textile from the 19th century.  

It is rare to have the opportunity to acquire all four of these scenes at once, especially in this very good all original condition; and housed and professionally framed in fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frames with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); all are the more rare and desirable large folio sheet examples in fine original color. 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. All examples had been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had each one professionally taken apart and inspected visually and examined with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my descriptions of each folio. I then had the folios professionally remounted in their original frames with an upgraded preservation backing (see images for viewing original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). When available these lithographs are typically acquired individually, in varying condition, and often unframed. Other examples are often reproductions or "tear out sheets" from coffee table type books. These lithographs have no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This iconic and highly desirable set of four lithographs by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series depicts; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". All four images are produced from the paintings 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 series of four reflects affluent life styles in each of the four seasons by 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. Each of the hand painted lithographs 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...

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon depicting The Deesis. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistry from this er...

American oil on canvas landscape with a flowing stream, trees and mountains, watering cows in the foreground, sun in the background, encompassed on the origi...

Cupid Drinking from a Pool. William Edward Frost (1810-1877) Oil on canvas, transferred to board. Cupid is shown drinking from the Hippocrene Spring—mythically linked to the Muses a...

Very rare 19th century Mayhew Family tree from Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, lithograph on paper laid on linen, printed in 1855, in form of liter...

Original hand colored lithograph on paper of the multi colored Japanese Pheasant, with accompanying notes by John Gould. The work was drawn on stone ...

Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...

Oil on canvas, Austria second half of the 19th century. Dimension painting only: 30 x 23 cm.

Here is a full listing description for the print titled "Amsterdam" published by Baedeker: **Title (80 characters):** View of Amsterdam from the Water with Sailing Ships, Baedeker, ...

Title: "Eider Ducks by the Sea: An 1863 Coastal Study" Description: This striking print, titled "Eider Ducks by the Sea," is a captivating piece from the "Book of Worlds," published...

Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant (France, 1793-1858) Vue prise sur les bords de l’Hougly, Inde (View of The Banks of the Hooghly River in India) An extreme...

An antique hand-colored engraved bookplate of Nuneham House in Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire, England. This print is professionally framed in a beveled wood frame with a marbled purple mat. The engraving is by John Charles Varrall, a well-known landscape and architectural engraver during his time. (1795 - 1855) The piece is a beautiful engraving of the home sitting upon a lush green landscape. Horses walk in the foreground, and sailboats sail...

Offered is a hand-colored lithograph of Red-headed Pochards from C. Hulmendel’s 1851 London publication. sight: 19 and 13 ¼ inches frame: 26 ½ by 21 inches The lithograph is i...

Caspar van Baerle in a Garden Setting – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This charming 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicts Caspar van Baerle (1584–1648), a noted Dutch ...

Jan Janszoon Starter at His Desk – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This finely rendered 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Jan Janszoon Starter, a Dutch poet of t...

Joost van den Vondel Writing in His Shop – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph Description: This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Joost van den Vondel, the most famo...

Jan Evertsen – Dutch Admiral in Battle Dress, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph portrays Jan Evertsen, a prominent admiral in the Dutch navy during the seventeenth century. Born in 1600 in Vlissingen, Evertsen was part of a well-known naval family and fought with distinction during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He rose through the ranks to become lieutenant admiral of Zeeland. He was killed in action during the St James’s Day Battle in 1666, remembered as a brave and loyal defender of the Dutch Republic. The print shows Evertsen on the deck of a warship, fully clad in richly detailed armor. He holds a command baton and rests one hand confidently on his sword. A large cannon looms behind him, along with nautical equipment and the curve of the ship’s structure, grounding the portrait in a powerful naval context. His determined expression and posture reflect his leadership and courage at sea. Drawn by Herman ten Kate and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht, the lithograph features strong lines, hand-applied color, and an elegant composition that highlights the valor and historical significance of this Dutch naval hero. Details: - Subject: Jan Evertsen, Dutch admiral - Date: Circa 1850 - Technique: Hand-colored lithograph - Artist: Herman ten Kate - Printer: P W van de Weijer, Utrecht - Condition: Good and clear impression, vibrant color, minimal age-related marks - Printed title below image: Jan Evertsen Framing Suggestion: We recommend a dark wood or ebony frame with archival matting and UV-protective glass. A navy or neutral-toned mat will enhance the maritime theme and bring out the detail in the armor. Shipping: Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from our gallery in the Netherlands. Keywords: Jan Evertsen print, Dutch naval portrait, antique maritime lithograph...

Anna Maria Schuurmans – Dutch Scholar and Artist, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph portrays Anna Maria van Schurman, one of the most re...

Jakob van Campen – Dutch Architect and Artist, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Jakob van Campen, one of the most important ar...

Frederik Hendrik – Prince of Orange in Armor, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph Item Description: This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange and one of the most important military and political leaders of the Dutch Republic during the early seventeenth century. Born in 1584 as the son of William the Silent, Frederik Hendrik served as stadtholder from 1625 to 1647, leading the army through key victories in the Eighty Years' War against Spain and helping secure the independence of the Netherlands. He is depicted here in full ceremonial armor, standing with poise and authority. He holds a commander's baton in one hand, with his sword sheathed at his side. A plumed helmet rests on a draped table beside him, emphasizing his military role and noble status. His composed expression and upright stance reflect his leadership and legacy as both a warrior and statesman. The print was drawn by Herman ten Kate and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht. It is a fine example of Dutch historical portraiture from the mid-nineteenth century, with subtle hand-applied coloring and detailed lithographic shading. Details: - Subject: Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange - Date: Circa 1850 - Technique: Hand-colored lithograph - Artist: Herman ten Kate - Printer: P W van de Weijer, Utrecht - Condition: good; strong color, clear impression, very light age toning - Printed title below image: Frederik Hendrik Framing Suggestion: Best suited to a dark wood or antique-style frame with archival matting and UV-protective glass. A deep red or taupe mat will enhance the rich tones of the print and add a touch of formality. Shipping: Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from our gallery in the Netherlands. Keywords: Frederik Hendrik portrait, Dutch Golden Age print, Prince of Orange lithograph, antique Dutch military art, Eighty Years War commander, 19th-century hand-colored lithograph, Herman ten Kate drawing, Utrecht printmaker, Dutch Republic history, classic European noble portrait, antique armor...