French Prints

Hand-Colored Portrait of Isabelle d’Écosse, Duchesse de Bretagne (after 1827, ca. 1900 edition) A richly detailed hand-colored engraving of Isabelle d’Écosse (1426–1494), also known...

Hand-Colored Engraving of Queen Claude of France, ca. 1900 edition This elegant hand-colored engraving portrays Claude of France (1499–1524), known as La Reine Claude, the first wif...

Hand-Colored Engraving of Anne de Bretagne, Queen of France, ca. 1900 edition This finely hand-colored engraving portrays Anne de Bretagne (1477–1514), one of the most important fem...

Hand-Colored Engraving of Agnès Sorel, Mistress of Charles VII, ca. 1900 edition This hand-colored engraving depicts Agnès Sorel (1422–1450), famously known as the first official mi...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Jacqueline de la Grange, France, ca. 1900 (after 1827) Hand-colored engraving of Jacqueline de la Grange (d. 1422), wife of Jean de Montagu, Grand Master of...

Hand-Colored Portrait of a Lady-in-Waiting to Isabeau of Bavaria, France, ca. 1900 (after 1827) Finely hand-colored engraving representing a lady-in-waiting (suivante) to Queen Isab...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Marie d’Anjou, Queen of France, ca. 1900 (after 1827) Hand-colored engraving of Marie d’Anjou (1404–1463), Queen of France as the wife of King Charles VII, ...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Jeanne de Sancerre, ca. 1900 (after 1827) Hand-colored engraving of Jeanne de Sancerre (d. 1350), a French noblewoman remembered for her place in the powerf...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Anne de Pisseleu, Duchesse d’Étampes, ca. 1900 (after 1827) Finely hand-colored engraving of Anne de Pisseleu (1508–1580), Duchesse d’Étampes, produced circ...

Set of Eight Antique Engravings of Corals from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of eight copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s Encyc...

Pair of Antique Engravings of Crabs from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A fine pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s Encyclo...

Brame, Prime Minister of the King of Madurai – Antique French Engraving, c.1790 This antique engraving, titled “Brame, premier ministre du roi de Maduré aux Indes,” presents an auth...

Indian Floral Motifs – Antique Print of Decorative Patterns from India, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph from Plate XVIII of L'Ornement Polychrome presents a stunning array of t...

Antique Javanese Costume Lithographs – Set of Five by F. Hardouin, c.1840 This fine set of five original lithographs offers a vivid and romanticized portrayal of Javanese life in th...

Set of Three Engravings of Fish from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mo...

18th Century Rococo Cartouches and Decorative Frames – French Ornament, Plate XCIII This lively chromolithograph, Plate XCIII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents an exuberant col...

Rangamout Touel, Son of a King of Madurai – Antique French Engraving, c.1790 This detailed antique engraving, titled “Rangamout Touel, fils d’un Roi de Maduré aux Indes,” depicts a ...

French Victorian watercolor abstract print of a Iris Pallida Flower

Set of Three Antique Prints of Lepers from Iceland – Gaimard Voyage, 1842 The prints are sold without a framing or matting board. This rare set of three hand-colored lithographs,...

French Victorian colored lithograph illustration of a man seated at a table and eating next to a woman standing in an ice skating rink, in a teak frame (titled: \"Skating\" from the ...

17th Century French Cartouches – Ornamental Baroque Frames, Plate LXXVII This richly colored chromolithograph from the 19th-century decorative arts series *L'Ornement Polychrome* pr...

Young Lady of the Time of Francis I – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Delicate handcoloured engraving of a French young lady from the reign of King Francis I (1494–1547). She is el...

Françoise de Foix, Countess of Châteaubriant – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Fine handcoloured engraving of Françoise de Foix (c.1495–1537), Countess of Châteaubriant and mistres...

Diane de Poitiers, Mistress of Henri II – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Beautiful handcoloured engraving of Diane de Poitiers (1499–1566), the celebrated mistress of King Henri I...

Louise of Savoy, Regent of France – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Elegant handcoloured engraving of Louise of Savoy (1476–1531), Duchess of Angoulême and mother of King Francis I...

Mary of England, Queen of France – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Fine handcoloured engraving of Mary Tudor (1496–1533), known as Marie d’Angleterre, Queen of France through her b...

Lingère coiffée d’un Bavolett, Reign of Louis XIII – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Charming handcoloured engraving of a French lingère (linen maid) wearing a bavolett, a type of ...

Marguerite de Lorraine, Duchess of Joyeuse, handcoloured engraving, ca. 1900 Handcoloured engraving of Marguerite de Lorraine (1564–1625), sister of Louise de Lorraine, Queen of Fra...

Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, handcoloured engraving, ca. 1900 Handcoloured engraving of Louise of Lorraine (1534–1601), wife of King Henry III of France. She is shown in ful...

18th Century Engraving of Mahomet (Prophet Muhammad), Published by Daumont Paris Description: This antique French engraving depicts Mahomet (Muhammad), described here as the founder...

16th Century Renaissance Borders – Ornamental Panels from L'Ornement Polychrome, Plate LXXI This vivid and highly decorative sheet is Plate LXXI from the celebrated chromolithograph...

19th century stipple botanical engraving of fruit and foliage, attributed to Louis Charles Ruotte, after Jean Louis Prevost. The engraving was printed in color. The engraving is in...

Original midcentury poster featuring the Marx Brothers. Signed in the plate, by the artist. Measures: 30 3/8" H x 24 1/4" W x 1" D Good vintage condition with slight creases on th...

18th Century Rococo Ceiling and Panel Decoration – French Floral Scrolls, Plate LXXXVIII This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate LXXXVIII from L'Ornement Polychrome, features a selecti...

Antique French Architectural Print Ecuries, Boulevard Beauséjour c.1900 Antique architectural lithograph of a purpose-built stable block ti...

Renaissance Decorative Panels – XVIe et XVIIe Siècle, Ornamental Print Plate LXIX This highly refined chromolithograph, Plate LXIX from the celebrated L'Ornement Polychrome series, ...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Mer du Sud ou Mer Pacifique'. Original chart of the mid-Pacific Ocean, includes voyage tracks of Anson’s Centurion and the ship he stalked, the Spanish treasure...

Antique map Africa titled 'Mauretania, Numidia, Gaetulia c.'. Rare map of North Africa depicting Numidia, Libia and Morocco. Artists a...

Bavarian Innkeeper Print Miesbach 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph This charming antique print depicts an innkeeper from Miesbach in Bavaria, Germany (Aubergiste de Mi...

Duval Asia Map 1663 China Japan Korea Great Wall Antique French Cartography This elegant 17th-century map titled “L’Asie” is a finely executed French representation of the Asian continent by Pierre Duval, one of the foremost cartographers of Louis XIV’s France. Published in Paris in 1663, the map reflects a significant stage in European geographic knowledge, presenting Asia with increasing accuracy at a moment when global exploration, trade, and diplomatic contact were rapidly transforming Western understanding of the East. Most of the place names shown represent geographical entities that still exist today or once existed historically, giving the map strong continuity between early modern geography and the modern world. Particularly notable is the improved rendering of Japan and the Korean peninsula, both shown with greater accuracy than in earlier 16th-century maps. The lower islands of Japan are better proportioned, and Korea is clearly depicted as a peninsula rather than an island, marking an important correction in European cartography. China dominates the interior of the continent and is richly detailed with provinces, river systems, and cities. One of the most appealing features is the visible tracing of the Great Wall of China...

Father Dominique Parrenin – Jesuit Missionary in China, Portrait by Portier, c.1790 This fine late 18th-century engraving depicts Father Dominique Parrenin (1665–1741), a French Jes...

Maori Warrior Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854 Description: This antique hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by ...

A pair of JAMES COIGNARD (1925- 2008). Carborundum Etchings., France .. Each signed and numbered by pencil . 55/90 and 10/90. Circa late 20th century. Framed. Each frame are differen...

Niki de Saint Phalle Lithograph " les fiancés de Cannes" 20th Century Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 61/100 Red yello...

18th Century Decorative Fan and Ornament Designs – French Rococo Details, Plate XCVI This highly detailed chromolithograph, Plate XCVI from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents an exqu...

Antique Fashion Print – Lady in Oriental Costume by G. Donjean, c.1870 Description: This striking antique fashion design print by G. Donjean (1848–1893) depicts a lady in an “Orient...

Antique Portrait of Ólafur Pálsson – Icelandic Student from Skaftafell, 1842 This portrait represents Ólafur Pálsson, identified in the inscription as an “étudiant islandais, né à Á...

Antique Portrait of Magnus Hakonarson – Icelandic Student, 1842 This lithographic portrait represents Magnus Hakonarson, identified in the caption as an “étudiant islandais en médec...

Antique lithograph of the Mining Mountain of Hualgayoc, Peru – 1865 This lithograph presents a panoramic view of the Cerro Mineral de Hualgayoc, one of Peru’s most famous mining dis...

Antique Print of a Leper from Iceland – Gaimard Voyage, 1842 NOTE: This lithograph is sold without a frame or matting board. This striking hand-colored lithograph, titled “Lépreux...

Antique lithograph view of Arequipa from the Tower of Santo Domingo – 1865 This lithograph, titled Vista de Arequipa tomada de la Torre de Santo Domingo, presents a panoramic view o...

Set of Three Antique Prints of Lepers from Iceland – Gaimard Voyage, 1842 These lithographs are sold without a frame or matting board. This powerful set of three hand-colored lith...

Renaissance Ceiling Design – Geometric Panel Pattern in Rich Gold and Red, Plate LXV This 19th-century chromolithograph from *L’Ornement Polychrome* (Plate LXV) features a striking ...

Renaissance Ceiling Designs – Antique Chromolithograph, Pl. LX This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate LX from *L'Ornement Polychrome* (Paris, circa 1869), features a striking collecti...

Sierra Leone Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854 Description: This antique hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Moderne...

Plains Indigenous Life and Buffalo Hunt – Set of 19th Century Canadian Engravings This striking vertical trio of antique steel engravings offers a rare and detailed ethnographic gli...

Hindu Sacred Musicians – Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, 1806 This finely executed engraving features two South Indian sacred musicians, titled Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, each holding ...

Hand-colored lithograph views of Huánuco & Huari, Peru – Plazas Mayores, 1865 This hand-colored lithograph sheet presents two important urban views from the central highlands of Per...

Antique lithograph views of Tambo de la Joya and Pampa de Islay, Peru – 1865 This lithograph sheet offers two views of the southern Peruvian landscape, issued in 1865 as part of Mar...

Title: 18th Century Ethnological Engravings of Peruvians and Ecuadorians Description: These two 18th-century engravings, printed in 1756, are detailed depictions of the social and cultural life in Peru and Ecuador during the colonial era. Created by Quentin-Pierre Chedel (1705–1762), they are part of Histoire générale des voyages by Antoine François Prévost, a monumental collection that documented the world's exploration and cultural encounters. First Engraving (Residents of Peru): This print illustrates the residents of Lima, Peru, highlighting the various social classes and ethnic groups present in the region during the colonial period. The detailed engraving captures: A. Femme de Lima en Habit de Ville – A woman from Lima in formal city dress, representing the elite of society. B. Femme en Habit de Ménage – A woman in household dress, typical of a middle or upper-class domestic attire. C. Espagnol vêtu comme on l’est au Pérou – A Spanish man dressed as one would in Peru, showing the influence of Spanish colonial fashion on local attire. D. Mulatresse – A woman of mixed African and European descent, reflecting the diverse ethnic makeup of colonial Peru. E. Nègre Domestique – A domestic servant of African descent, showcasing the role of enslaved individuals in colonial households. The scene is set in a lush, natural landscape, with attention to the differences in social standing and attire. Second Engraving (Residents of Quito, Ecuador): The second engraving, although similar in style, depicts residents of Quito, Ecuador, and provides an ethnological view of the city’s diverse inhabitants. The composition shows: 1. Espagnole de Quito – A Spanish woman of high status, dressed elegantly, representing the colonial upper class in Quito. 2. Indienne de Distinction – An Indigenous woman of notable status, likely representing the local nobility or important community figures. 3. Barbier Indien – An Indigenous barber, reflecting the occupational diversity and social roles of the Indigenous population in colonial society. 4. Métive de Quito – A Métis woman from Quito, showing the mixed-race population that emerged during the colonial era. 5. Paysan Indien – An Indigenous farmer, indicating the essential role of agriculture and rural labor in the economy of colonial Ecuador. 6. Indienne du Commun – A common Indigenous woman, dressed in traditional attire, representing the majority of the Indigenous population. Like the first engraving, this print captures the varied ethnic and social dynamics in a colonial society, with figures placed in a landscape setting, emphasizing the connection between people and their environment. These engravings are not only artistic representations but also important historical records of colonial Latin America...