Continental Europe - Prints

Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed ...

Moon Baby by Kiki Kogelnik - Viennese painter made it in 1968 inspired by Pop Art. Silkscreen on paper. 100/70 cm.

The Good Shepherd, c.1900 German Devotional Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This early 20th-century German chromolithograph presents one of the most iconic and comforting Christian images: Christ as the Good Shepherd. Produced around 1900 by a major German devotional press, the print exemplifies the luminous colour layering, soft modelling, and serene atmosphere characteristic of high-quality chromolithography from this period. These works were widely distributed throughout Europe and the Americas and became treasured objects in Catholic homes, chapels, and pastoral settings. Christ stands barefoot in a verdant landscape, gently holding a lamb to his chest while a flock gathers around him. The rich red cloak, delicate golden halo, and pastoral backdrop are rendered with exceptional detail and depth, achieved through multiple stone plates typical of fine chromolithographic production. The artwork conveys both theological symbolism and emotional warmth: the shepherd guiding and protecting his flock, the gentle lamb symbolising innocence, and the tranquil landscape offering a sense of peace and reassurance. The lower margin features multilingual titles identifying the subject for international Catholic distribution: “Der Gute Hirt. The Good Shepherd. Le Bon Pasteur. Il Buon Pastore. El Divino Pastor.” This multilingual caption format is typical of German devotional publishers active from the late 19th into the early 20th century. The imprimatur line, “Imprimi permittitur. Ordinariatus episcopalis Limburgensis,” confirms that the image was officially approved for devotional use by the Catholic Church. The imprint “Printed in Germany” situates the work within one of the major German chromolithographic centres, likely Munich or Cologne, renowned for their beautifully saturated and technically refined religious images. This is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The velvety colour fields, warm matte lithographic paper, subtle stippling, and natural toning all align with authentic early 20th-century stone-based printing. The crisp border text and preserved pigments further confirm its originality. The Good Shepherd was among the most cherished devotional themes of the period, and examples in this level of condition are increasingly rare and desirable among collectors of sacred art. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colours bright and unfaded. Minor age toning and small, expected handling marks at the outer margins. No tears, creases, losses, or repairs. The plate text and imprimatur are sharp and fully legible. Tips for Framing: Ideal for framing in a warm walnut or gilded frame to enhance the halo and red cloak. A cream or ivory mat complements the pastoral greens and highlights the central figure. A clean black frame with a wide mat offers a more contemporary presentation while keeping the devotional character intact. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 the good shepherd christ the shepherd jesus with lamb pastoral christ catholic art devotional art religious art german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph chromolithograph imprimi permittitur church imprimatur holy shepherd pastoral scene sacred art early 20th century religious print fine chromolitho religious ephemera christian iconography christ among the sheep antique christian art...

Title: French Regional Costumes – Bretons, Parisians and Savoyard, c.1845 This charming mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph illustrates the regional diversity of traditional French costumes, taken from the rare Parisian publication Le Monde en Estampes: Types et Costumes des Principaux Peuples de l’Univers, issued around 1845–1850. The lithograph was executed by J. Bocquin after drawings by Fossey, printed by Lemercier in Paris, one of the most respected lithographic ateliers of the century. Published by Amédée Bedelet, this series presented detailed portrayals of national and regional dress from across Europe and beyond, accompanied by text by Élisabeth Müller. The composition, labeled “Europe – France,” presents an elegant gathering of figures from various French provinces. In the foreground, a Breton couple walks proudly in their regional attire—he in a broad-brimmed hat and embroidered vest, she in a richly colored dress and traditional lace cap. To their left, a seated woman from Caux wears a tall white headpiece, while another figure represents a Marin Maconnaise from Burgundy. At the center and right, mountaineers from the High Pyrenees converse with Parisians dressed...

Adoration of the Magi, c.1900 German Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph depicts the Adoration of the Magi, one of the most cherished subjects in Christian art. Printed around 1900–1920 by a major German devotional press, the work displays the hallmarks of high-quality chromolithographic craftsmanship: deep, luminous color; soft tonal transitions; richly layered stone-based pigments; and a gentle atmosphere that recalls late 19th-century academic religious painting. The composition presents the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, Joseph beside her, and the Three Kings kneeling in reverence as they present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. A young attendant appears in the doorway holding another offering. The figures are rendered with delicately modeled expressions, soft haloes, and meticulously detailed robes—particularly the embroidered white garment of the kneeling king and the golden cloak of the standing monarch. These chromatic effects were achieved through multiple lithographic stones, a technique that reached its peak among German devotional publishers during this period. The multilingual caption along the lower margin identifies the print for international Catholic distribution: “Anbetung der Könige. Adoration of the Three Kings. L’adoration des rois mages. L’adorazione dei Magi. La adoración de los Reyes Magos. Pokłon Trzech Króli.” This reflects the broad export networks of German publishers who supplied churches, monasteries, and private devotional homes throughout Europe and the Americas. The note “Printed in Germany” confirms its origin, consistent with presses in Munich, Dresden, Cologne, and Limburg, known for producing richly colored religious chromolithographs from the late 19th to early 20th century. This work is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The image shows true stone-layered color rather than digital or offset dots, and the paper retains the matte texture, subtle toning, and characteristic stippled pigment structure associated with genuine early 20th-century chromolithography. The presence of the multilingual caption, period typography, and the “Printed in Germany” imprint further authenticate the piece. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. Minor age toning to outer margins and small handling marks consistent with age. No tears, losses, or repairs observed. The bottom title and imprint text are sharp and fully legible. Tips for Framing: Ideal for framing in a gilded or walnut frame to complement the warm palette and ceremonial richness of the scene. A cream or ivory mat enhances the devotional character and highlights the luminous tones of the garments. A darker frame with a wide mat can also create a refined, museum-style presentation. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 Keyword Block: adoration of the magi three kings epiphany art christ child holy family mary and jesus st joseph devotional art catholic art religious art chromolithograph german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph german devotional print early 20th century religious print nativity scene christian iconography epiphany print anbetung der könige fine chromolitho religious ephemera magi kings christmas art holy family scene antique christian art...

Meiji-Era Triptych of the Battle of Pyongyang in the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 This striking 1894 woodblock triptych by Ogata Gekko (1859–1920) depicts the dramatic Battle of Pyongyan...

Selma Daffre (b. 1951), listed Brazilian artist. Collograph on paper. "Linhas". Numbered 6/9. Dated 1997. Measures: Visible dimensions: 25 x 20 cm...

Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Ancient American Figures, Pre-1500 Indigenous Art Description: An original early 1900s chromolithograph published by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin, illust...

Piazza di S. Pietro – Antique Hand-Coloured View of St. Peter’s Square (c.1840) This elegant 19th-century hand-coloured engraving presents a sweeping panoramic view of St. Peter’s S...

Antique Map of the Pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur – Egypt, c.1710s Description: This rare early 18th-century engraving presents a bird’s-eye topographic plan of the pyramids of Saq...

Views of Saqqara, Dahshur, and Thebes Pyramids with Ancient Babylon – c.1710 Description: This compelling composite engraving from the early 18th century features multiple scenic vi...

Kumi Sugaï, “Crossing 4”, 1978 — Signed & Numbered Silkscreen Printed by Ryoichi Ishida Studio Offered here is a striking limited edition silkscreen by renowned Japanese-French artist Kumi Sugaï (1919–1996), titled “Crossing 4”, created in 1978. Known for his refined visual language merging Zen philosophy, Japanese calligraphy, and European modernism, Sugaï’s work resonates with clarity, movement, and meditative strength. This particular work was printed by the prestigious Ryoichi Ishida printing company in Tokyo, a studio celebrated for its collaborations with contemporary masters including Andy Warhol. The print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencil, marked 237/250, and was originally sold by Sarani Gallery in Tokyo in 1978 or 1979. Title: Crossing 4 Date: 1978 Medium: Silkscreen on paper Edition: 237/250, signed and numbered in pencil Printer: Ryoichi Ishida Studio, Tokyo Provenance: Sarani Gallery, Tokyo Sheet size (unframed): 18 x 18 cm / 7.1 x 7.1 in Condition: Excellent vintage condition, vibrant colors and sharp impression Sugaï’s works are part of major international collections, including MoMA (New York), the Centre Pompidou (Paris), and The National Museum of Modern Art (Tokyo). His “Crossing” series is particularly admired for its rhythmic balance of form and color—embodying motion, intersection, and harmony. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a signed print by a postwar master who bridged Eastern minimalism and Western abstraction, produced by one of the most respected printing studios of the 20th century. Price includes frame. The Art will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case. Transport to the US, Euro 275, is case included. Kumi Sugaï, one of the most internationally acclaimed Japanese painters of the twentieth century. Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. KUMI SUGAÏ, JAPAN (1919 - 1996) Kumi Sugaï was a painter, sculptor and print maker born in 1919 in Kobe, Japan. Sugaï first experimented with oil painting at age nine and became a student at the Osaka School of Fine Arts in 1933 when he was fourteen. He met with the Gutai Art Association founder, Jiro Yoshihara which had a huge impact on his further artistic development and experimentalism. He was part of the first generation of 20th-century Japanese artists to become acquainted with Western painting techniques (under the instructions of Yoshihara), but he also explored both typography and Japanese calligraphy, important in his subsequent work. Sugaï left art school prematurely to work in commercial advertising for Hankyu electric rail company from 1937 to 1945. These formative years of practicing Western and traditional Japanese mediums gave a dual foundation to his future work. He dedicated himself to painting and moved to Paris in 1952, enrolling at the Académie de la grand chaumière, being one of the first generation of the post-war Japanese artists to join the international avant-garde art scene. Sugai was immediately noticed in Paris for his delicate touch and use of abstract gestures resembling primitive forms. He had his first solo show at Galerie Craven in 1954. In 1955 he made his first work in edition (Diable Rouge, a lithograph) and decided that from now on print work (lithographs, etchings and later silkscreens) was going to be an important part of his oeuvre. One of the reasons was to make his work more accessible. Between 1955 and 1996 Sugaï produced a little under 400 works in edition. Considered part of the École de Paris (School of Paris) and the Nouveau Réalisme (New Realism) movements, in 1962 he began to move from calligraphic, mainly monochromatic, organic motifs to more hard-edge geometric forms painted with clear colors. This aesthetic was more often than not influenced by speeding the curves of the freeways surrounding Paris in his beloved Porsche. He was possessed with speed and in a lot of his work we find abstracted roads (The S shape) details of roadsigns, parkings and in general an abstract visual language inspired by what he would see through his window moving at great speed. City and rural Landscapes transformed into simple colored compositions. Sugaï found great joy in the act of repetition and some iconic shapes have been appearing in his work throughout his whole career, first loosely and soft in his early etchings, paintings and lithographs, later hard edged and straight in his silkscreens. Sugai died in Kobe in 1996. His artworks were shown in numerous exhibitions around the world and most of his paintings are in the collections of well-known museums (Such as MOMA, the Guggenheim and Centre Pompidou) and important collectors. Vintage Objects...

19th century engraving, under glass, depicting "The Family Museum". Measures: H 21cm, L 14cm, P 1cm

1970s Original rare astonishing Armando Testa serigraph "Cane da Tabacco" signed with dedication by Armando Testa, this serigraph is in 7 colors on silk panel. Some sign of the ages ...

Beautiful etching on wove paper with a watermark, BFK Rives, signed, titled, and published by the Société Française des Amis des Arts around 1900. Title: "ALMA MATER" engraved by Georges-Henri Lavalley (1868-1902), winner of the 1st Grand Prix de Rome in 1890 in intaglio, and dated 1899, after the painting by Madame Virginie DEMONT-BRETON (1859-1935). The etching and plate are in perfect condition, with only a few minor cuts along the lower, fringed edge of the sheet. Dimensions: "ALMA MATER" engraving: Sheet: 458 x 330 mm - Engraving: 243 x 170 mm - Engraving plate: 290 x 210 cm Engraved signature H.G. Lavalley below the engraving Engraved signature Virginie Demont Breton in the engraving, lower left & Blank stamp signature of the Société Française des Amis des Arts below the engraving, lower left. Virginie Demont Breton, born in 1859, was the daughter of Jules Breton (1827-1906) and the niece of Émile Breton, both renowned painters. Her maternal grandfather was the Flemish painter and medievalist Félix de Vigne. She married the landscape painter Adrien Demont in 1880. In 1883, she received a gold medal at the Amsterdam World's Fair, and later at the World's Fairs of 1889 and 1900. The Société Française des Amis des Arts was founded in 1885 at the Palais de l'Industrie for the development of the arts, supported by numerous distinguished subscribers: Messrs. Gaston Doumergue (President of the French Republic), Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Count Greffulhe, the brothers Alfred, Jules and Léon Bernheim, Louis Boucheron, Edgar Brandt, Emile Buland, Paul Chabas, Viscount Guy de Dampierre, Colonel Francis E. Drake, André Fallières, Louis Lévy, Paul Louchet, Maurice Moisset, Louis Montagné...

Ancient Scythians and Asia Minor Costumes – Antique Ethnographic Print, c.1905 This original early 20th-century ethnographic plate presents a detailed depiction of Scythian and Asia...

Pair of Prints From the Early 20th Century Depicting Woman We present you this pair of prints from the early 20th century. They depict a woman in a day and an evening dress. The pri...

Leonor Fini, Sphinx with veil (rare lithograph on Japon paper) Rare lithograph handsigned and numered by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, now rediscovered and inscreasingly esteemed w...

Title: "Cleopatra's Needle and Pompey's Pillar: Monuments of Ancient Alexandria" Description: This detailed copper engraved antique print, published in 1817 as part of Cooke's Geography, depicts two of Egypt's most famous ancient monuments: Cleopatra's Needle and the Alexandria Column, more commonly referred to as Pompey's Pillar. The fine lines and precise detailing of the engravings highlight the hieroglyphic inscriptions on Cleopatra's Needle and the ornate Corinthian capital atop Pompey's Pillar. The presence of figures in period attire offers a sense of scale, emphasizing the grandeur of these structures. The print serves as a historical record, capturing the fascination with Egyptian antiquity...

Ursuline - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of an Ursuline Nun This 1862 hand-colored lithograph features an Ursuline nun, a serene representation of devotion and education. She is dr...

Antique map titled 'Basin of the Mediterranean'. Original antique map of the basin of the Mediterranean. With inset maps of the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco, Maltese Islands, Valetta...

Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860 This striking set of three finely hand-colored lithographs documents aspects of daily life and material...

Antique entomological illustration plate showcasing a wide variety of insects and arthropods, printed in Germany and featuring original German scientific nomenclature. Likely produce...

Antique map titled 'Indiae Orientalis, nec non Insularum Adiacentium Nova Descriptio.' Map of Southeast Asia. The map centers on the Strait of Malacca and Malay Peninsula. It ext...

Engraving on silver-platedl by Giorgio De Chirico from the 1970s, depicting horses. Measures: Ø cm 55 H cm 48 (frame included).

Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh’s 1775 Series This striking hand-colored botanical engraving, designated Tab. VII, is an original plate from ...

The Lady’s Magazine 1784 Frontispiece: Allegorical Temple of Learning and Virtue Description: This finely engraved frontispiece features three classical draped figures approaching a...

Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Caraway and Earth-Nut Species, 1902 This graceful trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 presents three elegant members of the Apia...

Emil Schumacher (1912 Hagen-1999 Ibiza) Untitled Aquatint and etching on vellum Created in 1967 Ed. 4/120 Numbered in pencil and signed lower right Sheet size: 52 x 72 cm Fra...

Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700 Description: This striking antique engraving depicts Atahualpa, the last sovereign emperor of the Inca Empire, here ...

Persian-Turkish Faience Plate with Floral Medallion – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Description: A refined chromolithograph from Persisch-Türkische Fayencen (Persian-Turkish Faience),...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Agrostis, Panicum & Setaria Grasses, c.1830 This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings presents an elegant survey of early ninet...

René Gruau Bonjour Chérie Limited Edition Lithograph, 74/300 Printed by Mourlot, Paris Import of Art into the US should be exempt from all U.S. import tariffs but please check. ...

Antique print titled 'Sir John Cornwall Lord Fanhope'. Old print of Sir John Cornwall. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour...

René Gruau — “Rouge Baiser” (1990) Limited edition hand-pulled lithograph on Japanese handmade paper Signed numbered 29/300 in Pencil H. 96 x W. 76 x D. 4 cm (Frame Included...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of French-Willow Species, 1902 Description: This graceful botanical set from 1902 features three detailed engravings of the French-Willow or...

T. Sugano (b. 20th c.) — Winter Serenity: Mount Fuji’s Majestic Embrace, 1989 Signed and numbered “46/50” in pencil by the artist Original framed edition, with packaging H.40 × W....

Clerical and Monastic Vestments 1400–1800, Antique Hand-Colored Print This elegant antique costume plate illustrates a wide range of clerical and monastic garments worn within the R...

Pair of Prints From the Early 20th Century Depicting Women We present you a pair of prints depicting women from Ancient times doing daily tasks. The pieces are closed in decorative ...

Modigliani Amadeo “Girls with Braids” Abrams Print, circa 1970 An Abrams Color Print, Printed in Holland by Smeets Weert. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age...

Set of three antique botany prints titled 'Corysanthes picta - Cyclamen Coum - Coelogyne Cristata'. It shows a corybas helmet orchid, Persian violet and the coelogyne cristata orchid...

Greek Inscriptions from Egypt – Antique Print of Ancient Texts, Pococke 1776 This intriguing antique print displays a collection of ancient Greek inscriptions found in Egypt, meticu...

Baroque Garden and Palace near Vienna – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1649 This is a beautifully detailed 17th-century engraving, depicting a formal Baroque garden layout in Vien...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, c.1830 This set of eight antique botanical engravings presents a distinctive collection of British wetlan...

Title: Moldavian and Circassian Costumes – Peoples of the Danubian Provinces, c.1845 Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, titled “Europe – Pr[ovinces] Danubiennes Ci...

Framed After Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1980 Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1980. Signed in the stone. Edited by Edition des Nouvelles ...

Pair of Antique Engravings of Exotic Tropical Plants from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A fine pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mon...

Antique Roman Military Costume Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This striking antique costume plate presents a detailed and authoritative visual survey of Roman military dress, rend...

Antique print titled 'Camp de Nice Al'Assemblée de l'Armée'. Large, original antique print of a military camp near Nice, France. Published by Guill. de La Haye, circa 1750.

Hamlet Dalla Costa, serigraph on original glossy paper, First Edition, c. 1980. Framed in handmade lacquered wood frame, the passepartout is raffia. Glass. Silkscreen prints on glo...

Byzantine Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Architectural and Mosaic Patterns, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph presents a dazzling collection of ornamental motifs from the...

Pair of old very rare Ornithology prints "History of birds" by Ulisse Aldrovanti - Bologna 1646 - at Nicolao Tebaldipo - engraving with non-contemporany colors.

Venice 16th-Century Costumes, Doge and Nobility, Antique Wasmuth Plate (c.1880) Description: This original early-20th-century costume plate presents a richly detailed depiction of c...

French Renaissance Costumes 1500s – Set of 6 Antique Prints This exceptional set of six antique costume plates presents a richly detailed visual survey of French Renaissance dress during the first half of the 16th century...

Portrait of Mehmed Ali Pasha of Egypt – Early 19th Century Engraving Description: This finely detailed antique engraving portrays Mehmed Ali Pasha (c.1769–1849), the Ottoman Albania...

François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Poules (the hens), 2004 Original print (etching on paper) hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "La Chèvre" ("The Goat...

Set of three antique lithographs depicting a rich selection of Austrian military uniforms from the 18th and 19th centuries, presented in three detailed panels. Each figure is caref...

Set of 3 Antique Assyrian Costume and Culture Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900** This striking set of three antique plates illustrates the costumes, military attire, and ceremonial life ...

Original antique map titled 'Tab XII Asiae Taprobanam (..)'. For this map of Toprobana (Sri Lanka), Ptolemy drew on the accounts of travelers and sailors and though the information was secondhand and often inaccurate, it represented the most advanced account of the world's geography at that time. This map depicts the island with the typical misconceptions of the period with the enlarged island straddling the Equator and nearly divided by a ridge of mountains. A small part of India is incorrectly shown in the northeast corner of the map and a spurious coastline labeled Gangem fills the upper right corner. The stipple engraved sea contains an oriental ship...

Monochrome Space Age serigraph by Max H. Mahlmann. The serigraph is unframed and will be sent in a roll. The picture is signed and dated in pencil. It is piece no. 78 in an edition of 100. Mahlmann worked from 1934 to 1938 as a student of Richard Müller...