Netherlands - Wall Decorations

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...

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

A Dutch delft Porceleyne Fles tile delft , Mill "De Roos" , after L. Senf, 1906 A delft Porceleyne Fles tile of 15 cm high, 21 cm wide in a wooden frame. Image represents the Mill "De Roos" and was painted by the delft porcelain painter J,W. Lispet, worked from 1887-1938, after Leon Senf and the tile dated 1906 Marked with the stamp of delft Porceleyne Fles and also with impressed stamp of Vennootschap onder Firma Joost Thooft & Labouchère delft 1903 - 1919, after 1919 it became N.V. Koninklijke Delftsch Aardewerkfabriek De Porceleyne Fles v/h Joost Thooft en Labouchere The measurements framed are 23 cm high, 29 cm wide and the depth is 3 cm The weight is 834 gram Leon Senf (1860-1940) Leon Senf took drawing lessons at the Polytechnic School in delft , where Jan Toorop was a fellow student. He also attended drawing evenings in Pulchri Studio where he met G.H. Breitner and Suze Robertson...

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...

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...

FLOW is a fiber art tapestry made out of hundreds of knots, a technique also known as macrame. The design is an exploration of form and texture, examining the interplay between fluid...

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...

Metal holders with plastic shelves.

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...

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...

Lovely English Arts & crafts wall cabinet with brass panels displaying Shakespeare made from oak. The cabinet has many functions: on top is a adjustable bookshelf. The right door opens using a lock & key. Behind this door is a writing compartment with various shelfs and a place to store your Pen & ink. After the right door is unlocked you can open the most left door. Behind this door is a Tobacco compartment with a drawer & rack for your pipes. Once both doors are open you can slide the middle door back and forth to reveal the middle storage compartment. Very practical and lovely small wall cabinet...

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.

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

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...

Although signed but not named, we like to call this work "Character on a wheel". This fantasy character sitting on a chair with a wheel driving by the wind, like the flying birds are...

Terracotta Wall Plaque 100 Years of Freedom 1813-1913 Orange House Very rare, terracotta wall plate 100 years of Independence of the State of th...

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...

Beautiful & impressive patinated French large crucifix with wood carved heraldic lily (Fleur de lis). Christ made from plaster and painted by hand, loo...

This unique photo litho graphic poster was made for the opening of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona in 1966. This poster is one of the 5000 made. The poster was made by La Poligrafa...

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 ...

Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This fascinating antique plate presents an in-depth visual survey of early Coptic garments, textiles, footwear, a...

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...

Élévation de l’Autel de la Chapelle du Château d’Écouen – Engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard A refined architectural engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846), titled Élévation g...

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...

Gorgeous & stylish Swedish wall cabinet in Empire style 19th century. with carvings in walnut & gilt bronze decorations Really nice solid wood quality with hand carved decorations. ...

Playful royal duo with cheerful layers of frosting in relief. Both kings are wearing a crown, a sword and an orb. The complete picture looks very much alike the images on the playin...

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...

Antique Hand-Colored Print “Noord-Indianen”, North American Indigenous People, ca. 1803–1808 A beautifully hand-colored original print showing Indigenous people of North America, pu...

Mandingue People – Antique Hand-Colored African Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810) A finely hand-colored early 19th-century ethnographic engraving depicting figures of the Mandingue (M...

Egyptians – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810) Original early 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting two Egypti...

Madagascar Couple – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800) Description: A beautifully hand-colored early 19th-century ethnographic engraving titled “Madagaskars,” depi...

Allegory of the Arts – Antique Hand-Colored Stipple Engraving by J. Allart (c.1800) A beautifully hand-colored stipple engraving published by J. Allart around 1800, depicting an all...

Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525 This striking pair of early 20th-century costume plates offers a vivid and historically valuable depiction of Aztec and early Mexican dress during the 16th century. Illustrated by Max Tilke and published by Ernst Wasmuth A.G. in Berlin, these prints belong to one of the most respected costume‐historical series of the period. Tilke was known for his meticulous research and his ability to translate ethnographic sources into richly detailed, accurate visual reconstructions. These two plates are among the most vibrant and desirable in the entire publication. Plate 144 presents warriors and nobles in full ceremonial and military attire. Jaguar warriors, eagle warriors, officers, and elite fighters are shown with their distinctive feathered headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbolic iconography referencing Aztec cosmology and rank. The colors and patterns reflect authentic codex sources, making the plate particularly valuable to historians of pre-Columbian culture. Plate 145 focuses on social classes and civilian dress from the late pre-Hispanic and early colonial period. Market vendors, weavers, young nobles, priests, and high-ranking women appear wearing garments such as tilmas, breechcloths, embroidered huipiles, feathered adornments, and body paint. Together, the two plates offer a rare, well-documented overview of everyday and ceremonial dress from Mexico around 1500–1525. The printing quality is exceptionally fine, with rich color lithography capturing the tonal variations of feathers, textiles, and painted patterns. These plates make a powerful impression when framed and are well suited for collectors of ethnographic art, museum-oriented interiors, historians of Mesoamerica, and designers seeking authentic cultural references. It is now uncommon to find both Mexican plates...

This rare original handcolored print includes detailed illustrations of birds, and there is text at the bottom that serves to identify each bird depicted. Here's the transcribed text...

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving “Nieuw-Zeelanders” (Maori), Early 19th Century A beautifully hand-colored ethnographic engraving depicting three Māori figures of New Zealand, titled ...

Trotty Veck from The Chimes – Original Dickens Character Print by Kyd, c.1889 This charming lithograph features Trotty Veck, the kind-hearted ticket-porter from Charles Dickens’ 'Th...

Oil painting capturing a narrow street or alleyway in Brussels, adorned with houses and a small grocery stand featuring two ladies. The artwork is signed by F. Jorwitz, Ferdinand Jo...

New Hebrides (Vanuatu) Indigenous Family – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Original hand-colored engraving of the people of the New Hebrides (today known as Vanuatu), taken from the ...

Esquimaux (Inuit) Hunters – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This dramatic and finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Esquimoos” depicts Inuit (historically ca...

Inhabitants of Unalaska, Alaska – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Inwooners van Oonolaska” (“Inhabitants of Unalas...

René Gruau (1909–2004) “Au Champs de Cours” — 1989 Limited Edition Hand-Signed Lithograph Edition 33/300 on Fine Art Deckled-Edge Paper With Fine Art Showcase Certificate of Authe...

Antique bird print titled 'Turdus Torquatus'. Old bird print depicting the ring ouzel. This print orginates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright...

Shipwreck Scene in Melanesia – Islanders Salvaging Wreckage, c.1845 This powerful hand-colored lithograph, titled “Océanie – Mélanésie,” is taken from Le Monde en Estampes: Types et...

Decorative stoneware wall plaque by Willi Fischer, produced in Sweden during the 1960s. The relief depicts a large daisy flower in white and yellow against a mottled green and blue g...

Caryatids of the Institut de France – Engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard, c.1800 An exquisite architectural engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846), titled Tribune et Cariatide...

Creek People of North America – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This detailed and beautifully hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Creeks” depicts members of the I...

Fuegians of Tierra del Fuego – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This rare and beautifully hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Vuurlanders” (“Fire-landers”) portray...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Hairy and Broad-Leaved Willow-Herbs, 1902 Description: This fine trio of antique hand-colored engravings from 1902 illustrates three dist...

Title: Débarquement des Troupes Angloises à Nouvelle Yorck – Vue d’Optique by J. Chereau, ca. 1776 This hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Débarquement des Troupes Angloises...

Super rare and impressive pair of large cotton ''gordijnstof' curtains, designed in 1963 by world renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel (1921-2006) for the textile company Hermann Hartman & Co of Amsterdam. This extremely rare, original repeat print textile is documented in the Stedelijk museum's textile collection under object nubmer KNA 1998, please see image 2. Each curtain measures 56.7" X 83.85" (144cm X 213cm). 'Gordijnstof' translates as "curtain fabric" confirming that this textile was originally designed by Appel specifically for use as curtains however being of such an impressive dimension these examples could equally be used as wall hangings ,as photographed, or mounted on both sides of a screen or mounted and framed as an art work in its own right , a practice which is becoming increasingly commonplace as high end textile designs by important artists are becoming increasingly valued , appreciated and sought after in the marketplace. Appel's paintings and sculptures can be found in the collections of some of the world's most prominent museums including the Museum of Modern art in New York and Tate Modern ,London. Each curtain is of a very impressive scale with each measuring 56.7 " (144 cm) X 83.85" (213cm). The curtains are signed on the banding KUNSTENAAR DESSIN ONTWERP Karel Appel, HARTMAN PRINT, AMSTERDAM. Another of Appel's designs for Hermann Hartman,Amsterdam can be found in the collection of the national textile museum in Holland. Please see image 9. Even a small sample of this 1963 textile in good condition would be hard to find today but to find two large scale Appel curtains intact and in beautiful unfaded condition with no staining or fraying must be next to unique today. This is a very rare find and certainly a unique opportunity. Image 10 shows Karel Appel in his atelier in New York in 1966. Provenance: These curtains come from the private collection of a retired Professor from Oxford,UK. Biography: Karel Appel was an Expressionist Dutch painter. He was a member of the famous Cobra, the European group of the late 1940s to early 1950s, which promoted spontaneous expressionism and abstract features in painting. Appel's paintings incorporate applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality or a schizophrenic innocence. Later in life, Appel turned to creating figurative sculptures. Examples of his work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, Boymans-Van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam, and other collections. Expressionist painter Karel Appel made a name for himself in the world of painting by creating a majestic collection of highly distinguishable work for which he became internationally renowned. From the start, art curators could not ignore Appel's work, which has been exhibited at major museums around the world, including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Manhattan-based Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Tate Gallery in London. Though Appel is widely recognized as one of the best-known Dutch Expressionist painters of all time, he was also a passionate printmaker, sculptor, and ceramicist. Karel Appel’s childhood and early life Christiaan Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in his parents’ house at 7 Dapperstraat, Amsterdam. His father, Jan Appel, owned a barbershop. His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. Karel Appel had three brothers. He studied art from 1940 to 1943 at the Rejksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts during the German occupation and befriended young painter Corneille and, some years later, Constant. His parents opposed his choice to become an artist, leading him to leave home. This was also necessary to hide himself from the German police so that he would not be picked up and sent to Germany to work in the weapon industry. Appel produced his first real painting on canvas, which was a still life of a fruit basket at the age of fourteen. On his fifteenth birthday, his wealthy uncle Karel Chevalier gave him a paint set and an easel and some lessons on painting. Career. In 1946, his first solo show was held in Groningen, Netherlands. He also participated in the Jonge Schilders exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam nd created a buzz in the art world, as it generated a huge scandal and many objections in the press and public. About this time, Appel was influenced first by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, then by the French brute-art artist Jean Dubuffet. In 1947, he started sculpting with various used materials and painted them in bright colors such as white, red, yellow, blue and black. Karel Appel became the member of Nederlandse Experimentele Group in Holland along with the young Dutch painters Anton Rooskens...

Title: Vintage Gramophone and Listener – “Das Neueste Couplet” by E. Cucuel, c. 1900 Description: This lively color lithograph titled “Das Neueste Couplet” (The Newest Song) was cre...

Rare wall-mounted piece by Curtis Jeré. Made of brass. Signed.

Botanical Illustration of Persian Iris: Iris persica from Iran This lithograph depicts the Iris persica, commonly known as the Persian Iris. Native to Iran (Persia), this species of...

18th Century French Textile Patterns – Floral and Striped Rococo Fabrics, Plate XCV This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate XCV from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, displays a richly varied c...

Set of ten antique prints of various furniture. These prints originate from 'The General Artist's Encyclopaedia' by Thomas Sheraton. Published 1803-1805.

This engraving, titled "Habits of the Hottentot Men & Women" and "Perspective View of the Cape of Good Hope," is a fine example of 18th-century European visual representations of dis...

Set of Ten Antique Engravings of Seashells and Marine Invertebrates from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 An outstanding group of ten copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and J...

Dispersion des Peuples – Allegorical Lithograph from Le Monde en Estampes, c.1845 This beautiful mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph, titled “Dispersion des Peuples,” serves as...

19th century Italian bronze plaque with Putti In bas-relief bronze plaque in oak wooden frame with scene of 3 reclining putti with fruit and ...

Cartographic Masterpiece 1852 – Illustrated Guide to Map Symbols and Climate Description: This original 1852 plate titled "Illustrations of Chartography Plate I" offers a fascinating and visually rich introduction to 19th-century mapping techniques. Published in A School Atlas of Physical Geography by the eminent Scottish cartographer Alexander Keith Johnston, the plate served as an educational tool designed to teach the principles of cartography, climatology, geology, and meteorology. The detailed engravings include symbolic representations used on maps, such as forms of mountains, volcanoes, reef systems, and rainfall diagrams, along with charts of wind directions, cloud formations, and the system of contouring. Particularly notable is the lower section titled "Climatography," which combines scientific elements into a picturesque landscape featuring a rainbow, tornado, sea spray, and a mountain chain—all stylized to represent the natural forces shaping Earth’s surface. Johnston was a leading cartographer of the Victorian period, and this atlas was used widely in schools and scientific circles for its clarity and innovative visual methods. The plate was engraved and printed by W. & A.K. Johnston, his family firm, which gained a global reputation for excellence in educational publishing. This chart is not only historically significant but also aesthetically appealing, making it an ideal piece for collectors of antique scientific prints...