Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations

Antique print titled 'Dorf und Kloster Pfaeffers, Canton St. Gallen'. View of the village of Pfäfers, in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Engraved by G.M. Kurz after Rohb...

Botanical Illustration of Little Kurrajong: Brachychiton Bidwillii This lithograph features the Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as the Little Kurrajong. Native to Australia, this small tree or shrub is appreciated for its stunning red or pink bell-shaped flowers and large, lobed leaves. The illustration captures the plant's unique floral structure and the texture of its leaves, alongside detailed depictions of its reproductive parts, highlighting the botanical intricacies of the species. This artwork is part of the renowned botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," created by Louis van Houtte, a prominent Belgian horticulturist in the 19th century. Van Houtte's works are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality, making significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of global plant diversity. The lithograph employs hand-coloring, a technique that was commonly used during the period to achieve vivid, lifelike representations of plants. The condition of this print is well-preserved, showing vibrant colors and fine details, with minor signs of aging such as slight foxing, which is typical of antique botanical illustrations...

The print portrays a Kurek, likely a member of a Siberian ethnic group. This print, part of Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" from 1844, high...

**Title:** Antique Bird Print - 'Xantus's Murrelets' **Description:** Embark on a journey through time with this captivating antique lithograph from the illustrious work of Daniel Giraud Elliot, 'The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America' (1866-1869). This remarkable large folio lithograph showcases the extraordinary beauty and scientific precision in depicting the elusive Xantus's Murrelets. **Key Features:** 1. **Rare Avian Specimen:** The Xantus's Murrelets, immortalized in this lithograph, represent a rare and elusive species of seabirds. Elliot's meticulous artwork encapsulates the essence of these fascinating creatures, making this print a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike. 2. **Unparalleled Detailing:** The lithograph impeccably captures the intricate details of the Xantus's Murrelets, showcasing their distinctive markings, elegant plumage, and unique characteristics. Elliot's expertise shines through every stroke, rendering a lifelike representation of these captivating birds. 3. **Significance in Ornithological History:** As part of Daniel Giraud Elliot's groundbreaking publication, this print holds immense historical and scientific significance, offering a glimpse into the 19th-century exploration and documentation of North American avifauna. 4. **Grand Folio Format:** Measuring [Dimensions], this large folio lithograph commands attention with its size and artistry, making it a standout piece for collectors, bird enthusiasts, and admirers of vintage natural history illustrations. **Condition:** This antique lithograph remains remarkably preserved, showcasing the original artwork with minor signs of age that authenticate its historical authenticity and vintage allure. **Provenance:** Originally published in New York for the author between 1866 and 1869, this print carries the legacy of Daniel Giraud Elliot's pioneering work in ornithology, adding to its historical significance. **Conclusion:** Indulge in the splendor of avian artistry with this exceptional antique lithograph of Xantus's Murrelets. A blend of scientific precision and artistic finesse, this print represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of natural history that seamlessly merges beauty and scientific exploration. --- Crafting a description that accentuates the rarity, scientific importance, and artistic brilliance of the Xantus's Murrelets print should attract collectors and individuals passionate about avian art and ornithology from that era. Old bird print depicting Xantus's Murrlets. This print originates from 'The new and heretofore unfigured species of the birds of North America', published 1866-1869. This spectacular large folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America. The work was published in New York for the author between 1866 and 1869. Each lithograph features original hand-coloring. The plates were predmoninantly executed by Bowen of Philadelphia after originals by Elliot and celebrated natural history artist, Joseph Wolf. It is believed only 200 copies of this work were ever printed. The work generally depicted life-size renderings of birds that were not previously illustrated by Alexander Wilson...

Antique map titled 'Siberia or Northern Asia'. Original antique map of Siberia or Northern Asia. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. G....

Description of the Print This print, titled "Eene Wachtkamer uit de XVIIde Eeuw" (A Guardroom from the 17th Century), depicts a humorous and somewhat lively scene set in a 17th-cent...

Botanical Illustration of Begonia rex with Flowers, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print This exquisite lithograph with original hand coloring features the plant Begonia rex, commonly known i...

Lithograph of Tricyrtis Pilosa by Louis van Houtte from Flore des Serres This detailed lithograph, measuring approximately 24 x 16 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches), illustrates the plant Tricy...

The print is a botanical illustration from "Rumphia," which is a work by Carl Ludwig Blume, a noted 19th-century German-Dutch botanist. This particular illustration is from volume 3, which was published in 1847, and shows plate...

Superb set of 8 prints of European Art Treasures Chromolithographs Published by Louis Gruner, 1862. The prints are in good condition. The white mounts...

Antique print titled 'Das kleine Wiesel (.) - Der Katzenbär (.) - Bärenmarder (.)'. Original antique print of a small weasel, small panda, and wolverine. This print originates from '...

Antique print titled 'De Jagthaven en het Hotel Nieuwe Stads Herberg aan het IJ'. Large lithograph made by Tresling & Co after W.H. Eickelberg. This print depicts the IJ, Amsterdam's...

Antique map titled 'Colonies Françaises (en Amerique). Detailed map of the island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea, with decorative frame containing views of the island. This map o...

Title: "Elegance at the Court of Louis XII: A French Noble's Poise" Description: This delicate historical illustration depicts a French nobleman from the court of King Louis XII, elegantly attired in the fashion of the early 16th century. He stands with a composed and dignified stance, a walking stick in one hand, exuding the grace and refinement expected of someone from his esteemed position. His attire is a rich blend of colors and textures, indicative of his status. The nobleman wears a soft pink tunic, a color that during the time was often associated with nobility due to the expense of the dye required to produce it. The tunic is complemented by a deep green overcoat...

An engraving titled "Sandwich" by the British artist William Henry Bartlett, engraved by E. Challis in 1841. It depicts a view of the town of Sandwich in Kent, which is one of the Ci...

Antique engraving of Windsor Castle on the Thames, Berkshire, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This distinguished antique engraving presents one of the most celebrated views of the River Tham...

Antique engraving of Hedsor on the Thames, Lord Boston’s estate, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This finely detailed antique engraving depicts the River Thames at Hedsor in Buckinghamshire,...

This image showcases two lithographs of primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdieren* (1836). These det...

Antique engraving of the Thames near Hurley, Berkshire, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This charming antique engraving presents a picturesque view of the River Thames near Hurley, a village...

The print titled "Een oud ridderverblyf" (An Old Knight's Residence) depicts the interior of a knight's dwelling, specifically from the 17th century. The scene is detailed, showing a...

A hand-colored illustration from Jardine's Natural History, published around 1860. It depicts the species *Felis Javanensis*, commonly known as the Javan leopard. The illustration is...

Set of six antique bird prints. It shows the saw-billed hermit, (Ramphodon Naevius), violet-crowned hummingbird (Trochilus Sephanoides), double-crested hummingbird (Trochilus Cornutu...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. du Pas de Calais'. Map of the French department of Calais, France. This area is known for producing Maroilles, a soft cheese made from cow’s milk and with a...

Antique costume print titled 'Majo de Jerez'. Original antique print of an inhabitant of Jerez, Mexico. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du ...

Great set of 12 military prints. All related to the Crimean Wars. Lithographs in original colors after William Simpson. Published by P D C...

a beautiful rendering of rural French life with figures resting in the shade of a massive oak tree whilst leaning against a provincial farmhouse, in its original period giltwood frame

This original hand-colored engraving showcases three distinct mammals, each labeled in French with their scientific names: 1. **Viverra fasciata** - Known as the banded palm civet. ...

Antique print titled 'Le Palais de Justice et le Nouveau Pont au Change'. Lithograph with a view of the Pont au Change and Palace of Justice in Paris, France. This print originates f...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt. Fine steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London. circa 1840 Unframed.

Antique map titled 'North Africa Marocco Algiers & Tunis'. Two individual sheets of North Africa. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most...

Antique print titled 'Danse Guerrière des Alfouriens de l'ile Bourou'. This print shows dancing warriors on Buru island, Maluku. Originates from 'Nouvelle Bibliotheque Des Voyages An...

Antique bird print titled 'Chlamydodera Nuchalis'. This print depicts the Great Grey Bowerbird. Originates from 'A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise'. Artists a...

Interesting original rare hand-colored print of two animals, but maybe wrong names have been used at the time. It seems there might be a mix-up in the species names or terminology p...

Antique print titled '1. Iguane tuberculeux, 2. Lezard vert. Original old print of a green iguana (a large lizard) and the European green lizard. This print originates from 'Dictionn...

Set of 3 antique prints titled 'Engelsch Jagtpaard', 'Engelsche wedrenner' and 'Engelsch Jagtpaard'. Old hand colored prints of English horse breeds. These prints originate from 'Vol...

Set of four antique bird prints including illustrations of the horned parrakeet, the scarlet macaw, cockatoo, bird of paradise, hummingbird and others. These prints originate from th...

Antique costume print titled 'Douran (Asie)'. Original antique print of an Arabian man. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous ...

Antique print titled 'Neufundländischer Hund (..) - Barry, Hund vom St. Bernhardsberg (..)'. Original antique print of a Newfoundland and St. Bernard dog. This print originates from ...

A fabulous mid-19th century Plow from the Catalan region of Spain. Sturdily constructed from wood and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures. Great as a clothing store display fixture...

Antique print titled 'Parias von Madras, Parias de Madras'. This print depicts Parias from Madras / Chennai, India. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen ...

Original antique print of various natives of Southeast Asia ('Guébé', 'Vegiù' and Malaysia). This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' b...

This hand-colored engraving, originally created around 1837 for Buffon's "Natural History of Animals," is a beautiful illustration from the celebrated collection designed by Édouard ...

This hand-colored engraving depicts a maritime scene in Amsterdam, capital of The Netherlands. The view shows the bustling waterfront, with sailboats navigating through choppy waters...

Title: "Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithographs" Description: These hand-colored lithographs feature a *Cavalier Japonais* (Japanese Cavalryman)...

Set of two antique prints of dental anatomy. These prints originate from 'Magazijn van ontleedkunde' by Dr. Th. Richter. Published 1839.

Title: "Traditional Attire of a Man from Mardin in 19th Century Lithograph" This lithograph, titled "Turc de Mardin," features a man from Mardin, a city in what is now Turkey. The i...

Antique print titled 'Maison de Lettré'. Original old print of a Chinese school. This print originates from 'La Chine, moeurs, usages, costumes, arts et métiers, peines civiles et mi...

A French oil on panel barnyard painting from the Mid-19th Century, depicting ducks in a landscape. Created in France during the 1850s, this oil on panel painting depicts a peaceful s...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

Original antique caricature print of a dentist called Dr. Eisenbart, published circa 1860. This is a so called catchpenny print or ‘centsprenten’ in...

Title: "German Nobleman of the Middle Ages: Elegance in Profile" Description: This vibrant print, original antique and hand-colored, presents a German nobleman from the Middle Ages,...

Title: Custozza den XXV Juli MDCCCXLVIII (Custozza, July 25, 1848) Maker: Lithograph by F. Adam after a drawing by A. Adam, published by F. Hanfstaengl in Munich. Date: Circa 1850 ...

These two lithographs depict various species of tamarins and lemurs, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdieren...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co., London. C.1850 Unframed.

This illustration depicts three different species of hummingbirds, each meticulously detailed and labeled. The print appears to be a fine example of 19th-century ornithological artwo...

Great image of Quadrumana, apes etc. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original han...

The collage for the catalogue features a curated selection of antique naturalist illustrations, each finely detailed and precisely hand-colored, celebrating the diversity of aquatic and arthropod species: 1. One illustration depicts a **lobster**, easily recognizable by its large claws and segmented body, a classic subject of marine biology due to its complex anatomy and commercial significance. 2. There's also portrayal of a **squid**, its elongated body and tentacles depicted with scientific accuracy, capturing the essence of this mysterious and intelligent cephalopod. 3. The third picture showcases a **crayfish**, with its characteristic pincers and armored exoskeleton, an important creature both ecologically and gastronomically. 4. Finally, the far right features a **sea slug...

1865 lithograph by Eduard Mandel of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola. Beside the seated Madonna & Child is the young John the Baptist. Johann Au...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...