Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations

Set of 3 original antique prints of a chameleon and other reptiles. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 1861. Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France. At the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, d'Orbigny identified many of the flowering plant species returned to France from his brother's natural history collecting...

Antique print titled 'Sydney, in New South Wales'. View of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Published circa 1840. Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796...

Antique print titled 'Jeune Fille de l'Ile Madisson'. Hand colored woodcut of Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia). She wears a white gown, cowrie necklace...

Antique print titled 'Het Perzische Paard'. Old hand colored print of a Persian horse. This print originates from 'Volledige natuurlijke historie der zoo...

Antique map titled 'Humboldt's System of Isothermal Lines'. Original antique map showing isotherm lines throughout the world. This map originates from 'The Physical Atlas of Natural ...

The collage you've provided includes illustrations of various marine animals, each labeled with a name that corresponds to specific species: 1. **Espadon**: This is commonly known a...

Antique print titled 'Koreische Fischerfamilie. Famille de pècheurs de Corea'. Original antique steel engraving showing a family of fishermen ...

Set of 7 original antique prints of an Egyptian Cobra, other snakes and reptiles. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 18...

This natural history print, an excerpt from "Plates Illustrative of Natural History" by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, offers a fascinating blend of scientific explor...

Antique print titled 'Peucedanum palustre. Marsh Hog's-Fennel'. This print originates from James Sowerby's English Botany, published, circa 1860.

Original antique illustration of a depiction of Actinia viridis, commonly known as the Snakelocks Anemone. These creatures possess a green hue due to the presence of a green fluoresc...

These original hand-colored antique engravings by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez offer a captivating glimpse into the world of marine life. Created with intricate detail and vibrant c...

Antique print titled 'Iles des Amis, Ohila, fille du grand Prêtre de Tongatabou'. Original antique print of Ouhila, daughter of the high priest of Tongatapu. Originates from 'Voyages...

Antique map titled 'United States'. Four individual sheets of the United States. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authoriti...

Here's a brief description of the animals mentioned on the orginal hand-colored antique print: This antique print features marine creatures that present a captivating depiction of e...

Title: 1. Phyllurus milii - Phyllure de milius, 2. Phyllurus cuvieri - Phyllure de cuvier.' (1. Thick-tailed Gecko, 2. Leaftail Gecko.) Phyllurus milii and Phyllurus cuvieri are bo...

Antique print titled 'Das Katzengeschlecht'. Steel engraving with nine illustrations of various lions and leopards. Published circa 1860.

Striking and beautiful New England quilt in the princess feather and rose pattern. Excellent condition with a highly folky design pattern. Found in , this quilt made from blue and re...

‘HIPPOPOTAMUS CAPENSIS – HIPPOPOTAME DU CAP.’ ‘ – (Hippo, a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa.) The Hippopotamus capensis, commonly known as the Hippopotamus or...

Original antique print. More research is needed, but some info here: 1. **Doryphore à queue courte:"Doryphore" often translates to "potato beetle" in French, but in the context of r...

Title: ‘1. PSOPHIA CREPITANS – AGAMI TROMPETTE, 2. ARDEA PAVONINA – GRUE COURONNEE.’ (translated: 1. Grey-winged Trumpeter, 2. Black Crowned Crane, Kaffir Crane.) Made by F.J. Desm...

Title: ‘1. LEPTORHYNCHUS PECTORALIS – LEPTORYNQUE PECTORAL, 2. PARRA ALBINUCA – JACANA A NUQUE BLANCHE.’ – (1. Banded Stilt, 2. Madagascar Jacana.) Engraving with original hand colo...

Title: ‘1. CAILLE NATTEE (MALE), 2. PERDRIX ROUGE.’ – Translated: 1. Quail (male), 2. Red-legged Partridge, Partridges and Quails are ground-nesting seed-eaters. Made by F.J. Desma...

‘Title: 1. BREVE PITTOIDE, 2. SCYTHROPS PRESAGEUR, 3. EURYLAIME CORYDON.’ ‘ – (1. Pitta-like Ground-roller, 2. Channel-billed Cuckoo, 3. Dusky Broadbill.) Engraving with original ha...

The megapose huppe, Turnix a Bandeau Noir and the Eudrome Elegante The "Megapodius cristatus" refers to the Malay Scrubfowl, also known as the Crested Megapode or Tabon Scrubfowl. T...

Antique print titled 'Bern'. View of the city of Bern, Switzerland. Engraved by A.H. Payne, published circa 1850.

Antique print titled 'Salle de Céremonies chez les Princes titrés'. Print of a Chinese rceremony hall. This print originates from 'La Chine, moeurs, usages, costumes, arts et métiers...

Antique print titled 'Bewohner von Hua-Hua, Neuseeländer'. This print depicts inhabitants of Hua-Hua and Maori people of New Zealand. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen...

1. PIGEON-COLOMBE DE BOLIVIE, 2. PIGEON-COLOMBAR A GORGE POURPREE, 3. PIGEON-LOPHYRE GOURA. – (1. Bare-faced Ground Dove, 2. African Green Pigeon, 3. Gou...

1. PELECANUS ONOCROTALUS – PELICAN BLANC, 2. TACHYPETES AQUILA – GRANDE FREGATE, 3. PHAETON PHOENICURUS – PHEATON A BRINS ROUGES. Translated: – 1. Great White Pelican, Eastern White...

Antique print titled 'Botokudenfamilie. Famille des Botokudes'. Original antique steel engraving showing Botocudo, South American Indian peopl...

Original antique print of inhabitants of the Mariana Islands. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' b...

"October Afternoon" 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 illustrates two men and their dog with young son (hunting rifle over shoulder) in tow, returning from the rabbit hunt with their catch being presented to the lady of the house with baby in arms. The gated mansion is in the background while geese float upon the fertile pond in the background. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Pleasures of Winter" is in: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Bequest of Adele S. Colgate, 1962) Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Donated by Lee M. Friedman) The Library of Congress The Yale University Art Gallery (Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan Collection) Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 21 1/4" h x 27 3/4" 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 slight foxing to the cream border and minor fading (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...

Antique print titled 'Der Pilatus in der Schweiz'. View of Mount Pilatus, a mountain massif overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Published ...

Description: Antique print titled 'Seetreffen zwischen dem Amerikanischen Schiffe 'United States' und dem Brittischen Schiffe 'Macedonian'. Two images on one sheet. The upper ima...

Original antique print of a bazaar in Kupang, Timor island. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Published 1831.

An English 19th century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, original frame and stretcher, crackle paint typical of older pain...

Antique print titled 'Gestreifter Borstenigel (..) -Langohriger Igel (..) - Europaïscher Igel (..)'. Original antique print of three hedgehog species. This print originates from 'Nat...

1830 Sampler by Eliza Jones with Friendship verse. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, light ...

Blue and yellow Neapolitan equestrian tile. Large equestrian-themed floor tile of bold blue and yellow design featuring mounted huntsmen, of Italian and Arabic riders with hunting ac...

Antique print titled 'Der leere Krug - The Emppty Jug'. Original antique print of a man staring into an empty jug. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1850. Arti...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. des Htes. Pyrénées'. Map of the French department of Hautes Pyrenees, France. This area is home to the wine producing region, Madiran. Madrian is best known...

Antique print titled 'Pagode et Idoles Du Village De Likiliki; Nouvelle-Irlande'. Pagoda and idols from the village of Likiliki, New Ireland. This print originates from 'Voyage autou...

The "Vintage Geographic Splendor: 1859 Spain and Portugal" map is an original antique piece from 'The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography', published ...

Antique print titled 'L'Ara rouge, L'Ara vert; L'Amazone a tete blanche, L'Aouraou-bouraou'. Original old print of 1. The red Macaw, 2. The green Macaw, 3. The Amazon parrot, 4. The Bouraoucon. Originates from "The Book of Birds"; Edited and Abridged from the Text of Buffon, by M. Achille Comte, by Victor Adam...

Antique print titled 'Das edle Englische Pferd'. Original lithograph of an English horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der...

Antique print titled 'Vue d'un Rocher de Basalte, près de Matavae, Ile de Taïte'. View of a basalt rock, near Matavae, Tahiti. This print originates from '...

Antique print titled 'Tracht der Indianer von Mechoacon' Original antique steel engraving showing the costumes of natives of Michoacan, Mexico...

Antique print titled 'Plat (Grothesche) Collection d'Andrew Fountaine (..)'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of Andrew Fountaine. This print origi...

Antique costume print titled 'Habitants de la petite Russie'. Original antique print of Little Russia. Little Russia, sometimes Little Rus is a geographical and historical term used ...

Antique botany print titled 'Licuala gracilis'. Original old print of a species of fan palm. This print originates from volume 2 of 'Rumphia, sive, Commentationes botanicæ imprimis d...

Antique print titled 'Javanische Musik und Tanz'. Uncommon engraving of music and dance on Java, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Skizzen von der Insel Java und derselben versc...

Antique print titled 'Englischer Wettrenner'. Original lithograph of an English race horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neue...

Antique print titled 'Peasants dancing Bolero'. Scene in a courtyard, with a couple of young peasants dancing under a trellis overgrown with grapevine. Tinted lithograph with additio...

Original antique print of dancing inhabitants of the Caroline Islands. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, ...

Antique print titled 'Priam'. This print depicts dogs and a hunting scene. Published by M.A. Pittman, 1833. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by R. Golding. Condition: Very ...

Hand colored engraving titled, “The American Bison,” from “The Naturalist’s Library: Ruminatia" Vol . IV. Part II, by Sir William Jardine, 7th Baronet of Applegarth. Published by W.H...

Antique costume print titled 'Noble Persan (Asie)'. Original antique print of a Persian nobleman. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde'...

Antique map of part of the United States showing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and part of Florida. With inset maps of the southern ...

Set of three original antique fish prints. Smooth hammerhead shark, Sphyrna zygaena 15, head of hammerhead 16, White shark, Carcharodon carcharias 17. Spin...