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Item Ships From: Netherlands
Trevi Fountain Rome – Antique Hand-Coloured Italian View by Gigli (c.1850)
Located in Langweer, NL
Trevi Fountain Rome – Antique Hand-Coloured Italian View by Gigli (c.1850)
This finely hand-coloured 19th-century view shows the celebrated Fontana di Trevi in Rome, rendered with c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
18th Century Set of Ten Hand-Colored Illustrations of Minerals by Joseph Buchoz
By Pierre Joseph Buchoz
Located in Haarlem, NL
Complete set of ten paper hand-colored illustrations from Premiere Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees (Decade 6 Regne Mineral) by Pierre Joseph Buchoz, Paris and Amste...
Category
18th Century French Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
The Chivalric Orders of the Holy Land – A 19th-Century Vision, 1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The Chivalric Orders of the Holy Land – A 19th-Century Vision
Description: This finely detailed and beautifully hand-colored lithograph is an original antique print from ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
France 15th Century, Pair of Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints, Published 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
France 15th Century, Pair of Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints
This beautifully matched pair of hand-colored costume plates presents a vibrant and detailed view of French fashion ...
Category
1880s German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Chinese Monks by Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sineesche paapen'. Old print depicting Chinese monks. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indische ...
Category
17th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$182 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Male Nude Back View Academic Figure Study after de Lairesse c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Male Nude Back View Academic Figure Study after de Lairesse c1745
This refined academic figure engraving depicts a muscular male nude shown from the back, standing in a...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition c1745
This finely engraved anatomical plate presents two standing skeleton figures shown from frontal...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Sleeping Baby, Jan Sluijters (1881-1957)
By Jan Sluijters
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
This oil painting on panel by Jan Sluijters depicts a peaceful domestic scene of a sleeping child surrounded by scattered toys on a soft blanket. The work radiates tenderness, with Sluijters’ characteristic use of light and color lending warmth and intimacy to the composition. The baby’s serene expression highlight Sluijters’ mastery of capturing everyday life with emotional depth.
Jan Sluijters (1881–1957) was a pioneering Dutch painter who significantly modernized Dutch art in the early 20th century. His style evolved from luminism to fauvism, expressionism, and eventually realism, with his works often celebrating modern life and domestic intimacy. Known for his vibrant use of color and light, Sluijters produced a wide range of works, including portraits, landscapes, and scenes of everyday life. His contributions to modern Dutch art...
Category
Early 19th Century Expressionist Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Simone Marie Meunier
By Simone Marie Meunier
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Simone Marie Meunier (Paris 1890-?)
Exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which she has been a member since 1920,
She receives mention and prize from the Académie Savoie ...
Category
1920s European Belle Époque Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$6,604
Limited Edition 1970 Lithograph by Kumi Sugai
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
Kumi Sugaï, one of the most internationally acclaimed Japanese painters of the twentieth century.
Limited edition lithograph ‘Ciel et le Ciel‘ by Kumi Sugai...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Renaissance Spain Costume
Armour Print, 1880 Chromolithograph by Tilke
Located in Langweer, NL
Renaissance Spain Costume & Armour Print, 1900 Chromolithograph by Tilke
An original c.1900 chromolithograph published by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin, illustrating the richly deta...
Category
1880s German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Seated Male Nude with Staff after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Seated Male Nude with Staff after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745
This refined academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de Lairesse’s inf...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Kneeling Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Kneeling Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745
Description:
This expressive academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de L...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Napoleonic Military Encampment - Hand-Coloured Panoramic Aquatint, c1810
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleonic Military Encampment Hand-Coloured Aquatint Panoramic c1810
A large early 19th-century hand-coloured aquatint depicting a military encampment during the Napoleonic era. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
British and Scottish Costumes – Officers, Guards, and Sailors, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: British and Scottish Costumes – Officers, Guards, and Sailors, c.1845
Description:
This fine hand-colored lithograph, titled “Europe – Angleterre,” comes from *Le Monde en Es...
Category
1840s French Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Abstract Raku Tile Panel by Recuperando Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful tile panel with abstract shapes in red and purple colors. This panel consists of 20 tiles, handmade by Antonietta Capecchi according the traditional Japanese Raku technique.
Raku ware...
Category
2010s Italian Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
$1,993 / set
Pair of Brass Wall Sculptures together forming
The World
by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of Brass Wall Sculptures together forming 'The World' by Curtis Jeré
This midcentury brass World Map from the 1970s was designed by American artist duo Curtis Jere. It is signe...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
$2,641 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Guiana Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Guiana Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
A striking and beautifully hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Guianers,” depicting Indigenous people f...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Religious Antique Fine Bronze Mary and Child Sculpture Mounted on an Marble Base
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, meaningful and deeply serene, this refined work of religious art carries with it both artistic mastery and spiritual symbolism.
This finely modelled bronze Madonna and Chil...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ceramic Wall Relief by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1963
By Salvatore Meli
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Sculptural ceramic wall relief 'Corpo Sdraiato' by Salvatore Meli (Comiso 1929 - Rome 2011), Italy 1965. Meli studied at the Academia di Belle Arte in Florence and became a significa...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Macrame Wall Hanging, Fiber Art Tapestry, EQUILIBRIUM by TAMAR SAMPLONIUS
By Tamar Samplonius
Located in Schagen, NH
This macrame wall hanging, "Equilibrium", is MADE TO ORDER.
The time needed to create this design is 11-12 weeks. Because this fiber art tapestry is made to order, please allow some...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Northern Shoveler in Detail: A Study of Spatula Clypeata in Lithograph, 1929
Located in Langweer, NL
This print, another exquisite piece from the "Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade" collection, features the Northern Shoveler, scientifically named Spatula clypeata. The ...
Category
1920s Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$163 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Shell Lithographs “Unio” – Hand-Colored Plates by Sowerby, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Shell Lithographs “Unio” – Hand-Colored Plates by Sowerby, 1860s
A pair of beautifully detailed 19th-century hand-colored lithographs depicting various species of freshwater...
Category
1840s British Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by Tamamine Hasegawa , Flowers 19th c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The following is a beautiful work of Fuyo drawn by Hasegawa using a skillful brush.
[Hasegawa]
1822-1879 Painter from the late Edo period to the Meiji period.
*Painter born...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk
$1,727 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Grasses
Sedges – Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Grasses
Sedges – Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8)
This beautifully preserved set of eight antique hand-colored botanical engravings features a vari...
Category
1830s British Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marilyn on the Stairs
1956 yellow plate photograph by Milton H. Greene
By Milton H. Greene
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Atypical photo of Marilyn Monroe on dusty stairs in a shabby porch. Devoid of any form of glamor the natural beauty of the moviestar remains proudly intact. Dressed in a black lace t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
$5,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Wall Decoration Made in the 60s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage wall decoration made in the 60s
This is a vintage painting drawn with Jan and I can't read the rest very well.
It is made on li...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paint
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Giacomo Benevelli
Arabesco
Sculptural Art Wall Light, Italy 1965
By Giacomo Benevelli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Art object "Arabesco" by Giacomo Benevelli.
Produced by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy 1965.
White Lacquered cut and folded metal front in a whit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
1612 Portrait of a man with two Gnadenpfennigs, likely Wilhelm Daser (1566-1639)
Located in UTRECHT, UT
German school, unsigned but attributed to Lorenz Strauch, dated 1612.
Oil on copper, ca. 10.5 x 13.0 cm. Including frame: 17.0 x 19.5 cm
Portrait three-quarter facing, dressed in...
Category
1610s German Other Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
De Bry Botanical Engravings – Pineapple, Mango
Pepper Plants, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Three De Bry Botanical Engravings of Indian Fruits and Spices, c.1598 – Pineapple, Mango, and Pepper
An exceptional trio of original copper engravings from Theodor de Bry’s P...
Category
16th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nerone
Patuzzi Zinc Headboard Panel, Italy, 1970s
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Nerone & Patuzzi zinc head panel, produced in the seventies, stands as a remarkable example of artistic expression. Crafted by Nerone Cecciarelli and Giancarlo Patuzzi, masters of working with forms of zinc, this piece showcases a beautiful example of that. The zinc is skillfully treated with acid, resulting in an interplay of light across its surfaces, where smooth and shiny areas contrast with rough and dark textures.
The head panel's design features lines that meticulously trace furrows and define distinct surfaces, each possessing a stark and essential geometry. The deliberate arrangement of shapes creates a harmonious composition that captures the viewer's attention. The artist's technique produces a relief effect, adding depth and dimension to the forms on the panel.
Within this abstract artwork, one cannot help but notice echoes of avant-garde pioneers like Joan Miró and Picasso...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Zinc
$7,431 Sale Price
20% Off
Chacun Son Tour – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, ca. 1930s
Located in Langweer, NL
Chacun Son Tour – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, ca. 1930s
This delightful hand-colored etching and aquatint titled “Chacun Son Tour!” (translated as “Everyone Has ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Yemen by Schraembl, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Karte von dem groessten Theil des Landes Jemen'. Original map of Yemen, this map is the first printed map specifically of Yemen, and t...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Engraving – Lima, Peru with Cathedral and Plaza Mayor, 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Engraving of Lima, Cathedral and Plaza Mayor, 1867
Detailed 19th-century engraving titled Lima, published in 1867. The view captures the grand Plaza Mayor of the Peruvian ca...
Category
1860s French Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Abstract Geometric Blue and Yellow 70s Limited Edition Silkscreen Print
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a rare and breathtaking piece of art that's sure to captivate you with its bold design and striking colors - a limited edition silkscreen print by George Ruyter, numbered...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Elegant Garden Flower Engravings – Antique Botanical Prints, London 1828
Located in Langweer, NL
Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828
Description:
This beautifully preserved pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the arti...
Category
1820s British Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Textured Hand woven wall tapestry, Belgium 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Impressive textured wall tapestry, Belgium 1970s. The tapestry is handwoven from different natural fibers and is exposing an interesting horizon...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
Antique Hyena Hunt on the Nile Moonlight Scene from Maximilian, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Hyena Hunt on the Nile Moonlight Scene from Maximilian, 1846
This atmospheric and dramatic 19th-century Orientalist engraving depicts a nocturnal hyena hunt along the banks ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Arabian Engagement Ceremony Interior Scene, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Arabian Engagement Ceremony Interior Scene, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Description:
This refined 19th-century Orientalist interior scene depicts an Arabian engagement ceremony ta...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Georg Ruijter Geometric Abstract Painting, Midcentury, Signed
Dated 1961
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rare and important piece by Dutch artist George Ruyter (1913-1982).
Figurative work from 1928 to 1960, including drawings, wall paintings, frescoes and mosaics.
From 1941 member of Vereeniging Sint...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
$3,122 Sale Price
20% Off
Etruscan Antiquity Plate with Warriors, Banquet and Dancers, Wasmuth c.1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Etruscan Antiquity Plate with Warriors, Banquet and Dancers, Wasmuth c.1910
Description:
This original early 20th-century plate presents a refined study of Etruscan antiquity, publi...
Category
1910s German Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Oriental Arms and Daggers Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Oriental Arms and Daggers Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
This exceptionally rich and visually striking 19th-century Orientalist engraving presents a comprehensive st...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
This highly detailed 19th-century Orientalist reference engraving presents a comprehensive visual inventory of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Oil painting with a still life of a vase with flowers.
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this floral beauty captured in oil paint in warm colors. Transform your space into an oasis of natural beauty and sophistication with this breathtaking oil painting of a g...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$277 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique Egyptian Infantry Guard Scene from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Egyptian Infantry Guard Scene from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
This refined and historically rich 19th-century Orientalist engraving depicts an Egyptian infantry detachment ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Egyptian Regular Cavalry on the Nile from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Egyptian Regular Cavalry on the Nile from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Description:
This impressive 19th-century Orientalist engraving depicts...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Egyptian Horsemen Javelin Game Scene from Maximilian, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Egyptian Horsemen Javelin Game Scene from Maximilian, 1846
This vibrant and action-filled 19th-century Orientalist engraving depicts a traditional mounted javelin-throwing g...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Oriental Jewelry
Adornment Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Oriental Jewelry & Adornment Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
This exceptionally refined 19th-century Orientalist engraving presents an extensive and highly detailed study of Middle Eastern jewelry...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Camel
Caravan Equipment Studies from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Camel & Caravan Equipment Studies from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
This exceptionally detailed 19th-century Orientalist engraving presents a comprehensive visual study of ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Orientalist Caravan at Rest City Gate Scene from Maximilian, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Orientalist Caravan at Rest City Gate Scene from Maximilian, 1846
This richly detailed 19th-century Orientalist engraving portrays a caravan halted at the gate of an Eastern...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Coronation of Mary Religious Chromolithograph with Gold, c. 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Coronation of Mary Religious Chromolithograph with Gold Tones
This richly colored antique religious chromolithograph depicts the Coronation of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important devotional themes in Catholic iconography. The composition shows Mary seated among heavenly clouds, modestly inclining her head as Christ gently places the golden crown upon her, while God the Father looks on from the opposite side. Above them, the Holy Spirit appears in the form of the descending dove, radiating divine light. Surrounding the scene, four cherubs float among soft clouds, holding floral garlands and lilies as symbols of purity and divine grace.
The scene is executed in vibrant late-19th or early-20th century chromolithography, a technique prized for its intense color saturation and painterly softness. The gold halos, crown, and heavenly glow give the print a luminous presence that shifts beautifully with changing light. The palette combines warm golds, rich blues, soft flesh tones, and delicate pastels, making this one of the most visually striking devotional compositions of its type.
This image was most likely published in Germany for the Catholic devotional market, where high-quality chromolithographs were produced for churches, schools, and private home altars. The multilingual caption along the lower margin, referencing the Coronation of Mary in several European languages, confirms its international devotional circulation.
The Coronation of Mary is a theological subject derived from the belief in Mary’s assumption into heaven and her role as Queen of Heaven. This theme became especially popular in 19th-century Catholic visual culture as part of renewed Marian devotion. The imagery here directly reflects that revival, emphasizing gentleness, divine hierarchy, and celestial harmony.
Because of its powerful religious symbolism, radiant gold accents, and exceptional color quality, this print works beautifully both as a devotional object and as a decorative statement piece in classical, ecclesiastical, or traditional interiors. It also fits exceptionally well within collections of Catholic imagery, Marian iconography, or antique chromolithographs.
Condition
Good to very good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with age. Minor edge wear and soft handling marks visible at the margins. Colors remain strong and vibrant. No major tears or losses observed. Plate mark not present, as expected for chromolithography.
Framing Tips
This piece frames beautifully in a classic gold leaf frame to enhance the gold halos and crown. A deep dark blue, ivory, or soft champagne mat adds contrast and visual depth. For a more dramatic presentation, a black frame with gold inner slip also works extremely well.
Technique: Chromolithograph
Maker: German devotional publisher, late 19th–early 20th century
Keywords: Antique Catholic print...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique Orientalist Title Page Maximilian in Bavaria Expedition, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Orientalist Title Page Print - Maximilian in Bavaria, Middle East - 19th Century
Description:
This highly decorative and visually powerful antique title page engraving introduces th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Kumi Sugaï 1973 Limited Edition "Balance" Lithograph
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
Embrace the harmonious blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern abstraction with this striking limited edition lithograph, "Balance" by the renowned artist Kumi Sugaï. Cre...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Elegant Morvant Ram Engraving, Buffon Amsterdam Edition 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Elegant 1769 Morvant Ram Engraving – Hand-Coloured Buffon Dutch Edition
This impressive hand-coloured 18th-century engraving of the Morvant ram, titled Le Morvant, comes from the rare Dutch edition of Buffon’s monumental Histoire Naturelle, published in Amsterdam by J.H. Schneider in 1769. Appearing as Plate XXX in Tome XI, this striking portrait is one of the most distinctive and decorative sheep and goat engravings in the entire Buffon series. Drawn by Jacques de Sève, Buffon’s leading illustrator, and engraved with great refinement, the plate combines scientific accuracy with a strong visual presence, typical of the finest work in the quadruped volumes.
The Morvant ram stands in full profile on a raised foreground bank, its powerful build, muscular legs, and long shaggy coat rendered with exquisite detail. De Sève’s elegant cross-hatching gives volume and texture to the thick wool and the dark mane that drapes down the animal’s chest. The curved horns, expressive eye, and firm stance emphasise both the strength and the calm dignity of the breed. The hand colouring, characteristic of the Amsterdam Schneider edition, enriches the engraving with warm brown tones, natural greens, and soft blues that bring the entire composition to life.
Behind the ram, a landscape of minarets, domed buildings, and distant walls evokes the North African or Near Eastern setting associated with ancient regional breeds. The broad sky, shaded in subtle blue-grey washes, anchors the scene and provides an atmospheric backdrop that complements the earthy foreground tones. As a result, the plate balances scientific illustration and picturesque landscape in a way that remains highly desirable for collectors and decorators alike.
Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle represented one of the most ambitious publishing achievements of the Enlightenment, combining zoological study with an artistic sensibility. The Morvant ram, a robust and historically important breed, was of particular interest for its adaptability, distinctive appearance, and long-standing role in agriculture and local culture. This engraving served as one of the earliest widely circulated visual records of the breed in Western Europe.
More than 250 years old, this sheet remains bright, clean, and visually engaging. The strong plate mark, generous margins, and refined hand colouring make it an excellent standalone artwork or a perfect companion to related Buffon plates such as the Tunis ram, zebu, buffalo, or yak.
Condition report:
Very good for age. Minor toning and small foxing marks mostly confined to margins. Light handling marks typical of 18th-century paper. Strong impression with clearly visible plate mark. Hand colouring fresh and well preserved. No tears or repairs observed.
Framing tips:
Frame with an ivory, pale grey, or warm cream mat to complement the soft colouring of the wool and sky. A walnut or natural oak frame enhances the warm tones, while a slim black frame creates a more modern contrast. Floating the sheet is an excellent option to highlight the wide margins and plate mark.
Keywords:
Morvant ram engraving
Buffon natural history
Amsterdam 1769
Jacques de Sève
hand coloured copper engraving
antique sheep print...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Sink Plaquette with Relief of a Roman Adonis in Loincloth Posing as Le Penseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Zinc
Antique Engraving of Spiders, Centipede and Scorpion by Diderot, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Engraving of Spiders, Centipede and Scorpion from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770
An original copperplate engraving from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s *Encycl...
Category
1770s French Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Camp of Israel and the Sacrifice of the Red Heifer – Optical View, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Camp of Israel and the Ceremony of the Red Heifer – Hand-Colored Optical Print, ca. 1770
This vivid hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Vue du Camp d’Israel et de la C...
Category
1770s French Antique Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hunting Dog Lithograph “Pointer
Mallard” by Paul Wood – New York, 1930
Located in Langweer, NL
Vintage Hunting Dog Lithograph “Pointer and Mallard” by Paul Wood – New York, 1930s
Description:
This fine early 20th-century lithograph by American artist Paul Wood portrays a clas...
Category
1930s American Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Brutalist Wall Textile in Earth Tones, Dutch 1960s, Signed
Dated
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Intriguing tonal textile art piece, made with layers of fabric, loosely stitched.
“Abstract composition in textile”, signed and dated verso
DIMENSIONS h 83 cm w 57 cm d 1 cm
...
Category
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Jute, Cotton
$797 Sale Price
46% Off
9 Cabinet of Curiosities University Wall Displays in Oak 1930s the Netherlands
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These solid oak wall hung curiosity displays were used in a biology classroom of a Dutch university in the 1930s
Unfortunately all the original ...
Category
1930s Dutch Victorian Vintage Netherlands - Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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Punk Rock and Rebellion Animate London’s Hit Yoshitomo Nara Show
The exhibition includes his portraits of wide-eyed kids with mayhem on their minds, as well as some of the artist’s personal belongings.
Whether Painted or Papered, Muraled Walls Make Bold Statements in the Home
The ancient practice of covering walls in artistic scenery is back.
In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated
Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.
12 Floral-Accented Rooms with a Handmade, Folkloric Feel
Who needs a flower garden? Just use your imagination — and some beautifully patterned wallpaper or fabric — to bring the outdoors in.
This Wolf Kahn Pastel Is the Epitome of Beauty at Its Most Essential
A longtime admirer of Kahn’s work, 1stDibs editorial director Anthony Barzilay Freund explores why it’s relevant now more than ever.
Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Anna Condo’s Multifaceted Career Spans Film, Photography and NFTs
From her historic Manhattan townhouse, the talented creator and curator of 1stDibs' latest NFT exhibition tells us about the art in her home and how she got involved with cryptoart.
How Keith Rivers Went from NFL Linebacker to Blue-Chip Art Aficionado
The former football player is as serious about becoming a great contemporary-art patron as he once was about making tackles. Here, Rivers tells us how he got the collecting bug and how his tastes have evolved over the years.