1880s Art

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). This lithograph (in reduced size) was published in Paris in 1884 by Gazette des Beaux Arts. Size: 10 5/8 x 7 inches (265 x 180 mm). Signed in t...

Medium: heliogravure (after the drawing). This impression on Alton Mill laid paper was printed in 1883 for "An English Version of the Eclogues of Virgil" and published in London by S...

Running Death from Intermezzi belongs to a series of prints called Intermezzi realized by Max Klinger, published by Nurnberg: Stroefer, 1881. Etching on paper. Signed and dated on ...

This late 19th-century maritime painting by George Stainton captures the dramatic return of a fishing boat to harbor, skillfully portraying the power of the sea and the resilience of...

A beautiful large mixed media of the Cathedral Notre Dame d' Amiens Wonderful details and use of color The sheet size is 21.25 x 30 inches Framed size is 33 x 41 inches. Great silk m...

This beautiful, original hand-colored orchid lithograph entitled "Lycaste Harrisoniae Eburnea" Orchids by John Nugent Fitch is plate 100 in Robert Warner's publication 'The Orchid Al...

Bonzes is a drypoint on Japon paper, etched on leather, made by Georges Ferdinand Bigot (Paris, 1860 - 1927). From Croquis Japonais, a print suite of 21 drypoints, a collection published at the author's expense in Tokyo in 1886. Titled on plate on the lower right margin, signed on plate on the lower left "G. Bigot". Overall very good conditions, except for some sporadic minor stains on the lower margin. In this modern art print, two bonzes are represented during a Buddhist religious ceremony. The black and gray palette is very broad. Bónzo, literally "master of the cell" or, according to others, bōshi, i.e. "master of the law", is the title given to religious men...

Oil on wood panel painting of a Worcester, Massachusetts view by local resident artist Mabel Blake. Signed M. Blake lower left. Circa 1880. Condition is good. The bucolic scene depicts a man in a boat...

Moonlit Night from Intermezzi belongs to a series of prints called Intermezzi realized by Max Klinger, published by Nurnberg: Stroefer, 1881. Etching on paper. Signed in the plate ...

This charming British male portrait oil painting is of a gentleman in an iconic bowler hat. Painted circa 1880 it is a wonderful soft focus realistic image of a man in a suit with a wide pale blue tie and handkerchief in pocket. We can also just see the chain of his pocket watch. He is positioned again a wall with wonderful brushwork. A really fantastic painting in a stunning gilded oak frame...

The Fiend of the Road shows a man in a horse driven buggy going down a country road on a winters day who has apparently left in his wake several upset horses and drivers .This original 1881 lithograph by Scott Leighton...

This historical poster by Spanish artist Marcelino de Unceta depicts a grand and theatrical moment from the 17th century: the Count of Villamediana performing a rejoneo—bullfighting ...

James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), Bridge, Amsterdam, etching, 1889, printed in brown ink on thin laid paper, signed with the butterfly on the tab and annotated “imp”, also signed with the butterfly on the verso and numbered 11. References: Kennedy 409, Glasgow 447, fifth state (of 5). In very good condition (slight nicks at edges), trimmed by the artist on the plate mark apart from the tab, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Provenance: Vivian and Meyer P. Potamkin, Philadelphia; sale, Sotheby’s, New York, May 11, 1989, lot 302 Samuel Josefowitz, Pully, Switzerland A very fine, shimmering impression of this great rarity. This impression is included in the Glasgow inventory, ID number K4090301; only about 11 lifetime impressions in all states are known (three were also printed posthumously by Nathaniel Sparks...

Buen Viage is a black and White aquatint, drypoint, and etching printed in blue-black ink on laid paper from Caprichos realized after Francisco Goya in 1881-1886. 6th Edition.  Tit...

Frank Charles Peyraud (1858-1948) Coastal landscape, 1882 Charcoal and shading on paper Signed "C. Peyraud", dated "82" and dedicated "à l'ami Baradat" ? lower right 29.5 x 56 cm Slightly oiled A French-born artist born in Switzerland in 1858, Frank Charles Peyraud showed an early interest in drawing and painting. He grew up in a rural environment before studying architecture at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, encouraged by his father. In 1877, he entered the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1881, Frank Peyraud...

Lovely painting by the artist. Several small areas of inpainting mostly around the top and edges, visible under black light only. Several small areas of paint loss in upper center (s...

Las Rinde el Sueno is a black and White aquatint, drypoint and etching printed in blue-black ink on laid paper from Caprichos realized after Francisco Goya in 1881-1886 . 6th Editio...

This beautiful, original hand-colored orchid lithograph entitled "Lycaste Harrisoniae Eburnea" Orchids by John Nugent Fitch is plate 100 in Robert Warner's publication 'The Orchid Al...

Ancient Views of Vaparaiso, Chile, is a set of three albumen prints realized in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-wri...

Qual La Descanonan is a black and White aquatint, drypoint and etching printed in blue-black ink on laid paper from Caprichos realized after Francisco Goya in 1881-1886 . 6th Editio...

Sz: 20"H x 12 3/4"W 1887 Colin George Barrett (29 May 1863 – 25 February 1898), was a leading jockey in the United Kingdom in the 1880s and 1890s. He was born on 29 May 1863 in Metfield, Suffolk. He was apprentice jockey to W. H. Manser at Newmarket. His first ride came in July 1877, with him riding his first winner. During his early career he could do weights as low at 5 st 7 lb (34.9 kg). He rode six winners in his first year. His first classic win came the 1885 1000 Guineas aboard Farewell. He rode the unbeaten Ormonde to victory in the 2000 Guineas in 1886 after regular jockey Fred Archer...

Si Sabrá Mas is a black and White aquatint, drypoint, and etching printed in blue-black ink on laid paper from Caprichos realized after Francisco Goya in 1881-1886. 6th Edition.  T...

Bavella pass, Corsica, France - by Jean Thomas (1923-2019) Oil on paper laid on board, signed lower left 50 x 65 x 2,5 cm, 1980 Framed with a natural oak floating frame (55 x 70 x 3....

Paul Signac (French, Paris 1863–1935 Paris) Application of Charles Henry's Chromatic Circle; Théâtre-Libre playbill of January 31, 1889 Color lithogr...

One of a kind large-format English Romantic landscape. This is a very powerful work, with a melancholic and contemplative character, in which nature takes center stage, characterist...

Lauritz Holst Exhibited 1878 - 1926 Picture Size: 16.5 x 29" (41.25 x 72.5cm) Outside Frame Size: 22.5 x 35" (56.25 x 87.5cm) He was born in Bogense, Denmark in 1848 Holst was a m...

Ancient Views of S.Diego, California is a lset of 4 ancient albumen prints made in 1880s. Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-...

Stunning oil on canvas landscape of the River Conway in Wales by British artist R. Ellis Wilkinson. Painted in 1881 and signed lower right. In what apears to be the original period f...

Antique landscape watercolor painting of a country road in San Rafael, California, circa 1880. Unsigned and unframed. Presented in mat. Im...

John Samuel Raven, After by Charles Cousen, English (1829 - 1877) - Twilight In The Wood, Portfolio: New Gallery of British Art, Year: 1882, Medium: Engraving, Image Size: 10.75...

EMILIO SÁNCHEZ PERRIER Spanish, 1855 - 1907 ÁLAMOS EN LA ORILLA DEL GUADALQUIVIR signed "E Sanchez Perrier" (lower left) oil on wood panel 36-5/8 x 19-5/8 inches (93 x 50 cm.) framed...

The Temple is a modern artwork realized d'apres Karl Werner  Mixed colored cromolithograph.  The artwork is after the watercolors realized by the artist during a trip to Egypt betw...

Alain LOVATO (born in 1943) Preparatory sculpture for the monumental “Signal oblique” project (Lyon, Parc de la Cerisaie), circa 1980 White, red and ochre lacquered polychrome steel ...

Scene in the Campagna, also known as Woman at a Tank and Hindu Ablutions. (after the drawing by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1775-1851.) 1886. Hardie 4.ii. Mezzotint. 8 1/2 x 11 3/8 (sheet 1...

Kämpfende Kentauren (Fighting Centaurs), is an etching and aquatint realized by  Max Klinger in 1881. Plate V from “Intermezzi” Opus IV, 2nd state on 2,  first edition. Here the art...

Alfred Arthur BRUNEL DE NEUVILLE A wonderful painting for any situation whether it is as a statement, piece due to the undoubted quality, or as a piece for a kitchen/dining area due...

Carle John Blenner (1862 - 1952) Pont Neuf, Seine, Paris, France, 1887 Oil on canvas 15 x 22 inches Signed and dated lower right; titled lower left ...

Signed lower right, 'Arthur Parton' (American, 1842-1914) and painted circa 1885. This notable Hudson River School painter first studied under William Trost Richards, from whom he g...

Etching on cream paper, copper plate, 4th final state of four. Titled on lower left, hand signed in pencil and dated on lower right by the artist. A signature on plate, hard to read,...

Laslett John Pott, After by William Greatbach, English (1837 - 1898) - The Defense, Portfolio: New Gallery of British Art, Year: 1882, Medium: Engraving, Image Size: 6.75 x 9.75 ...

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Watanabe no Tsuna Cutting Off the Demon's Arm at Rashomon (Rashomon Watanabe no Tsuna oniudekiri no zu) Meiji period, 1887 Woodblock print Vertical oban diptych: ...

Estan Calientes is a black and White aquatint, drypoint and etching printed in blue-black ink on laid paper from Caprichos realized after Francisco Goya in 1881-1886 . 6th Edition.V...

View of the Temple of Vesta is an orginal modern artwork realized by Roberto Gigli (1846-1922). Mixed colored ink and watercolor on paper. The artwor...

Egypt is a modern artwork realized d'apres Karl Werner  Mixed colored cromolithograph.  The artwork is  after the watercolor realized by the artist during a trip to Egypt between 1...

La Lidia, the oldest and most popular bullfighting magazine was founded by Julian Palacios the owner of a prestigious lithograph and engraving workshop in Madrid. These colorful...

19th Century French Academy drawing of a classical maiden, signed Xavier Rendeley bottom right, numbered and dated 2nd April 1883. Presented in ...

Robert Alexander Hillingford, After by George Greatbach, English (1828 - 1904) - The White Cockade, Portfolio: New Gallery of British Art, Year: 1882, Medium: Engraving, Image Siz...

Charles Lock Eastlake, After by Charles William Sharpe, British (1793 - 1865) - Pilgrims in Sight of Rome, Portfolio: New Gallery of British Art, Year: 1882, Medium: Engraving, I...

Robert Carrick, After by Edward Paxman Brandard, Scottish (1829 - 1904) - In The Highlands, Portfolio: New Gallery of British Art, Year: 1882, Medium: Engraving, Image Size: 5.5 ...

The Decauville company, created in 1875, is a former French manufacturer of railway and handling equipment, cycles and automobiles. The Decauville company was founded by Paul Decauv...

Work on paper

A forced contribution is an original etching realized by the german painter and engraver Adolph von Menzel in 1885 ca. Very good conditions. Von Menzel is considered one of the most...

The bronze proposed here was initially presented in November 1878 at the Competition for the Encouragement of Brera. It is therefore one of the first celebratory works of the sculptor Ambrogio Borghi...

Stunning late 19th century landscape watercolor painting of a farm scene by an unknown artist. Presented in a giltwood frame. Image size, 16"H x 20"L.

A fine 19th century coastal lanscape at Brest in Brittany, France by the imprtant British artist Richard Principal Leitch. The work is signed lower left and further signed, inscribed and dated 1880 on a label verso. Presented in a swept gilt frame and glazed. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch (British, 1827-1888) Title: View at Brest Medium: Watercolour on paper Size: 19 x 22 inches (48 x 56 cm) including the frame Richard Principal Leitch was the son of the royal watercolour tutor William Leighton Leitch, who taught Queen Victoria, her daughters and her daughter-in-law Princess (later Queen) Alexandra for almost twenty years. In September 1857 he was in Normandy painting...

Egyptian Ruins is a modern artwork realized d'apres Karl Werner. Mixed colored cromolithograph.  The artwork is after the watercolor realized by the artist during a trip to Egypt b...

Assassinat is an original etching on the Japanese paper, realized by James Ensor in 1888, signed on the plate and dated, with the second signature on the reverse. In good conditions...

Ancient Views of Panama and the District of Colon is a set of two different prints made in 1880s Prints in very good condition, applied on a single cardboard. Caption in Italian in...

Frederic Charles Vipond Ede was born in 1865 in Nottawa in Ontario, Canada. He began his studies in America before traveling to Paris, where he studied at the Académie Julian under T...

Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) A Flowerbed signed lower left Watercolor on paper, 15.5 x 23.5 cm Framed : 25.5 x 33 cm This is a particularly original work by Paul Lecomte. It shows his ...