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Costume Print: Italian Goatherd in the Hills, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving portrays an Italian goatherd in traditional dress, set against the id...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Title: Rare 1852 Tinted Lithograph of Topkapi Palace Courtyard and the Bosphorus, Istanbul by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer Description: This exceptional tinted lithograph depict...

Antique print titled 'A Perspective View of Mr. Hawks's Orrery'. Copper engraving of an orrery. An Orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system th...

The hand-colored print titled "New York," published in 1842, presents a detailed and picturesque view of the cityscape of New York as it appeared in the early 19th century. The title "New York" is centered below the image. Below the title, the text reads "LONDON: Published by Thomas Kelly. 17, Paternoster Row," indicating the publisher and location of publication in London. Additionally, the text "S. Davenport. Sculp." is printed beneath the image, signifying that the engraving was done by S. Davenport. Description of the Image: - **Perspective**: The image provides a broad view, likely from an elevated point, showing the expanse of the city. The perspective gives a sense of depth, with the street extending into the distance. - **Central Street**: A wide, unpaved street runs down the center of the image, flanked by rows of buildings on both sides. This street is bustling with various activities. - **Buildings**: The buildings are primarily two to three stories tall, featuring a mix of architectural styles typical of the period. Some have distinct red roofs, adding a touch of color to the scene. - **Churches**: There are several prominent churches with tall spires visible in the background, indicating the importance of religious institutions during that time. - **Foreground**: In the foreground, to the right, there is a large, columned building, which might be a significant public or religious structure. - **Activity**: The street scene includes horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, capturing the everyday life of the city's inhabitants. - **Harbor**: In the far background, you can see masts of ships, indicating the proximity of the harbor and the importance of maritime activities to the city. Artistic and Historical Context: - **Engraving Style**: The work of S. Davenport, an engraver, suggests fine detail and precision typical of hand-colored prints of that era. - **Historical Significance**: This print serves as a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban layout and architecture of New York City in the early 1840s. - **Publishing Context**: Being published in London by Thomas Kelly indicates a transatlantic interest in the growing metropolis of New York, reflecting its emerging significance on the global stage. This print is not only an artistic representation but also a historical record, encapsulating the essence of New York City during a period of significant growth and development. Identifying specific buildings from a historical print like this one can be challenging, especially without modern landmarks for direct comparison. However, a few notable buildings and features from New York in the early 1840s could potentially be recognized based on historical context and architectural details. Potential Recognizable Buildings: 1. **St. Paul's Chapel**: Given its prominent spire and proximity to the center of early New York...

Laplanders in Winter Dress from Karasjok, Finmarken – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This atmospheric 19th-century chromolithograph portrays a Sámi couple in traditional winter dress from ...

La Brique Architectural Print – Bureau & Gatehouse by Edouard Lewicki, c.1900 This striking antique architectural print features two charming structures: an architect’s office in Ho...

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London" This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...

Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts *Martynia prob...

Copy of a portrait painting titled "Duke of Wellington" showing him in red military uniform

Antique bird print titled 'Grand Lory'. Hand colored print of a lory parrot. This print originates from 'Systematic Natural History'. Printed for G. Kearsley, 1800-1826.

Antique print titled 'Sit ferns exardet in circo tarus aperto, Cum sua terribili petit irritamina cornu'. No. 18 by A. Stradanus depicting a bull fight in Spain. Published in 1576.

Charming Vintage Print of a Child and Kitten – "The Darling" by Bruno Piglhein This exquisite late 19th-century print, titled "The Darling" (originally "Der Liebling"), was created ...

Cheerful Winter Outing: Volendam Men & Children in Holiday Dress (1932) Original Lithograph from “The National Costumes of Holland” by Gardilanne & Moffatt This vivid and heartwarm...

On 3rd July 1973 Stephen Shore (b.1947) set out on a road trip. The journey marked an important turning point in his career, as he was coming to the tail...

Set of five antique prints depicting various farm animals. These prints originate from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. Published 1875-1879.

The hand-colored lithographs from *Das Buch der Welt* (The Book of the World), published in 1847, are a stunning example of 19th-century natural history illustration. These lithograp...

Antique print titled 'Sultan Hibraim I (..)'. Portrait of Ottoman sultan Ibrahim I, bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar Moncornet, circa 1660. Balthasar ...

Moss Phlox and Greek Saffron Crocus hand coloured botanical print 1874 This elegant hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two delicate and colourful alpine plants, Phlox ...

Description: Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld, dienende tot aanwyzing an de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderne Naar West Indie.' Excellent map of America, featuring an unusual northwest coast of America, which includes Martin d'Aguilar's strait which provides for a Northwest Passage via the Great Lakes. The rest of the NW coast...

Title: Antique French Print of Page Attire, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Page, Règne de Charles V,” offers a charming glimpse into t...

Original antique print of a Condor Vulture. Extracted from 'Das Buch der Welt' by Carl Hoffmann - **Publisher**: Carl Hoffmann - **Publication Locat...

The hand-colored plates from the sixth edition of "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris are exquisite examples of Victorian natural history illustration. Here's a description ...

WILLIAM SARTAIN American, 1843-1924 "In the Valley of the Oise" 21" H x 1 5/8" D x 27" W (frame) 18" H x 24" W (canvas) Oil on canvas, signed lower right W. SARTAIN reverse title...

These five wallpaper panels are hung on canvas stretched over wooden frames. Against a plain beige background, a hilly landscape unfolds across the lower quarter of the panels. Each ...

This original poster is a striking piece of historical memorabilia, commemorating one of the most significant and tragic moments in music history—the assassination of John Lennon on ...

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s. Mixed media. Signed. H: 66 cm / 2' 2'' W: 44 cm / 17 1/2'' D: 14 cm / 5 1/2'' Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism...

A mixed-media and resin collage by Rex Ray, untitled. Signed by the artist, USA, circa 2007.

Royal and Noble Costume Prints: Charles d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire This refined set of three hand-colored lithographs presents historically rich and visually detailed po...

Frog Print of Oval Engystoma and Green Toad, c.1850, by Orbigny This vivid 19th-century hand-colored engraving, Reptiles Pl. 16, features two unique amphibians: the Oval Engystoma (...

Title: Japanese Monk and Young Attendant: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This atmospheric lithograph from the 1880s presents a serene scene featuring a robed monk and his yo...

1798 Engraving of Mt. Vesuvius Eruptions - Lava in 1760, Ashes in 1794 Description: This 1798 hand-coloured copperplate engraving is from Johann Ludwig Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kin...

Antique map titled 'Superioris et Inferioris ducatus Silesiae (..)'. Detailed map of Silesia by Johann Baptist Homann. Shows the Southwestern part of Poland between Frankfurt Oder ...

The Regal Silver Polish Chicken A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph This exquisite 19th century chromolithograph features a pair of Silver Polish chickens, an ornamental breed ...

Antique print titled 'A view of Arrows & Arrow Heads (..)'. Original antique print of arrows and arrow heads, from the earlies Ages, to the present tim...

Sculpture made from Swarovski crystals and a found, car-flattened “Pepsi Zero Sugar” soda can by Los Angeles-based artist Sam Keller. The backside is signed and features a D-ring anc...

Snake Print of Coral Snake and Egyptian Cobra, c.1850, by Orbigny This dramatic and well-preserved hand-colored engraving, Reptiles Pl. 12, depicts two iconic venomous snakes: the C...

Copy of a portrait painting titled "October" showing a woman in Victorian garb under a tree with golden fall leaves.

Pope Pius VII Giving His Benediction from St Peter’s Balcony, 1819 This striking hand-colored engraving captures a ceremonious moment from early 19th-century papal life: "Pope Pius ...

Title: 1849 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Dragonflies and Nymph Stages – A Study in Entomology Description: This intricate hand-colored lithograph from 1849 illustrates various drago...

This exquisite compilation showcases two engravings (not framed!) of various fish species from *Histoire Naturelle*, a significant 18th-century work on natural history. The engraving...

Elegant Dutch Couple in Festive Bergen-Binnen Costume, Early 1800s Print This richly detailed early 20th-century lithograph presents a man and woman from Bergen-Binnen, North Hollan...

Title: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites – Rare 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week Description: This beautifully detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicts two signif...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemums, Pompon Chrysanthemum & Pyrethrum Roseum This striking set of antique botanical prints features "Chrysanthemums" (Chrysanthemum Si...

Symbolizing the Sun, gold is often used in shrines and temples in Japan. Gold has been extensively recognized to represent wealth, while bamboo is said to bring good luck due to its ability to regenerate in the forest. A beautiful composition of the two together...

British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all flying the White...

Kamyki is a series of wall hangers or decoration in unique but repeatable shapes. Kamyki are made of stainless steel polished to high gloss which gives them a very adorable look when mounted together to the wall to create a special pattern or design. They are often used to decorate the reception entrances, halls or bare and minimalistically structured walls inside or outside of the building. They have different diameters from 7 to 20 cm which can be easily adjusted according to the customer´s needs. Kamyki 18...

Romanesque Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1890, Manuscript and Mural Designs This pair of richly colored lithographic plates by Hermann Dolmetsch, published around 1887 in Stutt...

Victor Vasarely AXO, 1973 Print on aluminum dimensions: 25 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. Edition of 250 Signed Vasarely lower left corner

The Rhinoceros Hornbill, also known as the "Calao Rhinocéros" in French, is a remarkable and striking bird native to the forests of Southeast Asia, particularly found in Malaysia, In...

A hand-colored illustration of various insect species, created around 1866. Th print is potentially part of a publication by W. G. Sebald, a well-known German writer, also known as Max Sebald. He was an avid collector of art and had an interest in natural history. Specific types of moths and butterflies projected: Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia): Typically, this moth has a distinctive eye pattern...

Set of two antique shell prints titled 'Pyrule'. These prints originate from 'Species général et iconographie des coquilles vivantes' by Louis-Char...

Antique print titled 'Mambrino bred by Lord Grosvenor'. Antique print of Mambrino, grey thoroughbred racehorse, foaled in 1768, bred by John Atkinson of Scholes at whose death became the property of Richard Grosvenor...

Handcolored heliotype of two French ships after a work of Jean-Jérôme Baugean, created in circa 1920. This original print is described as a handcolored heliotype, a technique that w...

The engraving provided is a hand-colored work by the artist and engraver, Johannes or Johan van der Aveelen,. He worked on engravings for Erik Dahlbergh’s project, "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," which was a grand collection of engravings...

Antique print titled 'Plate XXVII. Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland. This print originates from 'An Account of...

This is a finely executed 19th-century hand-colored engraving titled "The Prairie," published in London on September 1, 1841, by a publisher located at Norfolk Street, Strand. The ar...

Title: 1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast Description: This detailed antique print, titled "Temple ou Pagode des Gentils de la cote de Coroma...

Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Species - 19th Century Botanical Art This rare set of three hand-colored antique fern prints features b...

Antique print titled 'Renaissance - Renaissance - Renaissance'. Chromolithograph of Renaissance ornaments and decorative arts. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by A...