1890s Art

Beautiful advertising poster from 1893 for Lefèvre-Utile and Néva Russian cookies. It was in 1882, with the arrival of son Louis Lefebvre-Utile, that LU began to expand and mechanize...

1894 Original before the letter poster by Eugène Grasset created for The Century Magazine this striking artwork depicts Napoleon on his majestic white Wooly Horse rendered with Grass...

This original lithograph, published in 1896 as Plate 26 in Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series, was designed by renowned French illustrator Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel. Known for his ...

Jacques BASEILHAC Sailor's supper Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate 1897/98 On vellum 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION : Published by 'Estampe Moderne, Paris,...

Camille BELLANGER The Laundress Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate 1897/98 Printed on paper Vélin Size 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFOR...

The event is considered to be France's oldest surviving horse race. It was established in 1807, and was originally called the Grand Prix. The first version was contested over two cir...

Beim Uramino Jacki Fall - is an original vintage black and white photo realized during a journey throughout the world performed by Prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863-19...

Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ (1842-1923) A shoulder and back study, oil study oil on canvas 34 x 19.5 cm In good condition, a few small inpaintings visible under UV lights Stamp of the Estate sale in Toulouse on the stretcher In a modern frame : 40 x 25 cm Provenance : Estate of the artist and family of the artist by descent Estate sale in Toulouse 22 June 1999 This very interesting oil study was part of a set kept by the artist. He had studied fragments of anatomy both to use them as models in large compositions but probably also because he represented so many fragments. It is clear that this fragment of anatomy has a power of suggestion and serves as a relay to the imagination of the viewer, who is led to imagine the rest of the body taken as a model. We can speak of metonymy in painting and it is clear that the artist had this in mind when he kept such studies with him. Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ was born on 10 June 1842 in Paris. Originally of a Piedmontese origin, his family had been settled in France since the fourteenth century and by the time of his birth had reached the status of nobility He was an Orientalist French painter and sculptor. He was strongly influenced by the works and teachings of Charles Gleyre and Jean-Léon Gérôme. Lecomte du Nouÿ found inspiration for his art through extensive travels to Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Romania and Italy. The thematic content of Lecomte du Nouÿ's work was mainly figural, but also spanned over a vast range of imagery throughout his career, including classical, historical and religious. Lecomte du Nouÿ is known for remaining faithful to his detailed, realistic style throughout the extent of his career, despite the onset of the Impressionist, Fauvist and Constructivist artistic movements during his lifetime. His work is said to have contributed significantly to the establishment of an iconic repertoire representing the Orient in the nineteenth century.A Parisian street was named after him in 1932.  Lecomte du Nouÿ showed a strong attachment to visual art from a young age and was reported to have painted portraits of his father and uncle by the age of 6. In 1861, at 19 years of age, the artistic talents of young Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ prompted him to become a pupil at the atelier of Swiss artist, Charles Gleyre. Under Gleyre's guidance Jean-Jules-Antoine learned the significance of individualistic style and gained the foundations of creative visual presentation. Later, Lecomte du Nouy further perfected his knowledge of the artistic form under the mentorship of Jean-Léon Gérôme, who was a renowned painter of the Academicism movement. It was at this time that Jean-Jules-Antoine learned the precision required to depict "la belle nature" —a style of illustration that aims to create the most beautiful representations of the natural form. This later became one of the main techniques employed in Lecomte du Nouÿ's signature artwork. In 1865, Du Nouÿ accompanied fellow artist, Félix Auguste Clément...

Théophile Alexandre STEINLEN Impressionist Scenes (Mothu et Doria), 1895 Stone lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4") INFORMATION : Plate 46 of "Les Maîtres...

Medium: original etching. Printed in Paris by Porcabeuf and published in 1898 by Gazette des Beaux Arts. Image size: 5 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches (138 x 212 mm). A nice impression showing go...

Edouard DUYCK & Adolphe CRESPIN Waitress Bringing Belgian Beer, 1895 Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 1...

Gustave Poetzsch (1870-1950) Study for a Celebration Menu Original watercolor and pencil drawing Signed in pencil Stamp of the Estate auction sale on the back on vellum 31 x 21 cm ...

Gustave Poetzsch (1870-1950) Gladiators Original pencil drawing Stamp of the Estate auction sale on the back on thin vellum 14 x 22 cm (c. 6...

Louis MALTESTE (1862 - 1928) The Old Tradeswoman Original lithograph Printed signature, as issued 1897/98 Printed on paper Vélin (wove) Size 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION :...

Fernand Piet Un marché en Zéland Original lithograph Plate signed 1897/98 Printed on paper Vélin Size 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12in) INFORMATION : Published by 'Estampe Moderne, Paris...

Whistler, James A. M. AFTERNOON TEA. Way 147, Levy 114, TS&S 173. Lithograph, 1897. The only State, printed by Clot in an edition of 100, and published b...

This statue is of Prince Albert Edward, eldest son of Queen Victoria, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII (1841-1910) dressed in a sailor suit. After a very popular painting of the young prince done in 1846 by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) that is in the collection of the British Royal Family.

An emblem of the Belle Époque's fascination with the exotic, this original 1890 poster by Jules Chéret—often called the father of the modern poster—captures the spirit of late 19th-c...

Hand Signed in pencil lower right, titled lower left, inscribed “N°2”. On Chine Appliqué paper, one of only 10 known impressions Catalogue Prouté 1973 n.179. Prov. Paul Prouté, Paris...

Femme qui se Lave - La Toiletteis a color lithograph realized by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec in 1896.  cm. 58 x 45,5; matted. Monogrammed in the plate. Good conditions. This specim...

Yellowstone Park - Castell Geyser - September 23, 1893 - is an original vintage black and white photo realized part of a journey throughout the world ...

Color lithograph from Vanity Fair of Mr. Abington. London, circa 1890.

Medium: chromolithograph (after the watercolor). This delightful antique lithograph was published in a small edition in 1892 to illustrate a rare volume with scenes of Venetian life....

Clémentine-Hélène Dufau's original Art Nouveau poster for "La Fronde" in 1898 is an artistic gem testifying to women's involvement in the ...

La Tentation de St. Antoine is an original modern rare book illustrated by Odilon Redon (Bordeaux, 1840 - Paris, France) and written by various authors...

Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen's "Motocycles Comiot Paris" poster, created for Les Maîtres de l'Affiche as plate number 190, is a remarkable work of poster art from the period. Théoph...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in 1897 on smooth wove paper and published in Paris by Librairie Nilsson. Sheet size: 9 x 12 3/8 inches (228 x 315 mm). Signed in the p...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in 1897 on smooth wove paper and published in Paris by Librairie Nilsson. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 inches (310 x 230 mm). Signed in the p...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in 1897 on smooth wove paper and published in Paris by Librairie Nilsson. Image size: 8 x 6 1/2 inches (207 x 164 mm). Sheet size: 12 1...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in 1897 on smooth wove paper and published in Paris by Librairie Nilsson. Image size: 8 x 6 1/2 inches (207 x 164 mm). Sheet size: 12 1...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in 1897 on smooth wove paper and published in Paris by Librairie Nilsson. Image size: 8 x 6 1/2 inches (207 x 164 mm). Sheet size: 12 1...

Femme à la Glace - La Glace à Main is a color lithograph realized by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec in 1896.  cm. 58,5 x 45,5; matted. Monogrammed in the plate.  Good conditions. This...

This original lithograph by Étienne Moreau-Nélaton was published in 1898 as Plate 198 in the renowned Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series. Titled Travailleurs de France, Apportez tous vo...

China Canton "Five Storry Pagode" is a vintage black and white photograph. It is part of a journey to Asia performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863-1914) , heir...

Very nice copy of this reprint of 1892 by Reeves and Turner of the first edition of 1832 edited in only 200 copies as declared on frontispiece. Hard cover in leather engraved with ...

Charles Lewis Fussell (American, 1840–1909) Sheep Wandering through a Gully Watercolor on paper, 9 x 12 inches FRAMED: 19 x 22 inches (approx.) Signed and dated at lower left: "C. L...

Outstanding English 19th century still life of fruit, a German Stein with silver top in an interior. Charles Thomas Bale was born in Soho, London in 1849, the son of Thomas Bale, a basket maker. His older brother Thomas Charles Bale (1831-1899) was an artist and picture restorer. He lived with his family in St James, Westminster and although little is known about his education, he would have undoubtedly received encouragement and drawing tuition from his brother. Bale started exhibiting in 1866 at the Institute of British Artists, Suffolk Street. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1872, the same year he married Caroline Leathem. Together, they spent their married life in St Pancras. He specialized in still life paintings predominantly of fruit, but he frequently incorporated baskets, a homage to his family’s profession, as well as pottery, glass, and game. Bale’s work was influenced by the English still-life artists George Lance and William Duffield...

Sa Majesté la famine is a beautiful black and white lithograph realized in 1898 by the French artist, Maximilien Luce. Signed and dated on plate on lower right margin "Luce 1898". T...

India. Jodpoor - Mach 2nd, 1893 - is an original vintage black and white photo realized during a journey throughout the world performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este ...

Theophile Steinlen (1859-1923), Interior of Tramway, lithograph, 1896, signed lower right in red pencil. Reference: Crauzat 173. In good condition, on Chine Volant with wide (full) m...

Sisyphus is a print realized by Jan Mesker after Antonio Zanchi, after Salvator Rosa in 1877/1890. Héliogravure on paper. Signed on the plate. Good conditions.

Image dimensions: 14x22 cm. Horse with Herds is a really beautiful china ink original drawing on paper, signed and dated in black ink on lower margin by the Italian artist, Filippo Palizzi...

Nishiki-e (woodcut print), in vertical oban format (31x20.5) realized by Mizuno Toshikata in 1893 (Meiji 26). Belongs to the Series "Sanjûroku Kasen" (Thirty-Six Beauties in Compari...

Interesting and well-drawn French late 19th-century River landscape with boat sketch, in pen and ink and sepia color. Emile Cagniart was born in Paris wh...

In the late 19th century, the bustling streets of Belle Époque Paris were adorned with vibrant posters, and at the forefront of this visual revolution stood the pioneering artist Jul...

A dazzling celebration of early cinema, Jules Chéret’s 1896 lithograph for Émile Reynaud’s Pantomimes Lumineuses at the Musée Grévin is one of the most iconic images in the celebrate...

Beautiful turn of the century figurative landscape by F.S. Mediary (American, Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century). Presented in a giltwood frame. Signed "F.S. Mediary" lower right....

The realist portrait is of a no-nonsense woman. A mystery woman, one accustomed to being respected. By her subdued costume, not selected to flatter her, as well as by her analytical ...

Red-haired beauty portrait oil painting on canvas by René Avigdor 19Th Century Rene Avigdor was born in Nice and spent his career in France. He specialized in portraits, especiall...

Japan - Der Krater Des Fugjiama 18 August 1893 is a vintage black and white photograph. It is part of a journey to Asia performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863...

Fantastic French School impressionist painting, oil on canvas, dated 1893, signed lower right. Signature is either G or C Guèrinèau. Has been professionally restored with minor inp...

Interesting and well-drawn French late 19th-century landscape sketch in pen and ink . Emile Cagniart was born in Paris where he would remain for his sixty years. Like many young asp...

China, the Port of Canton is a vintage black and white photograph. It is part of a journey to Asia performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863-1914) , heir to the ...

This original 1893 illustrated program by Henri-Gabriel Ibels is a remarkable survival from the pioneering days of Le Théâtre Libre, André Antoine’s radical theatrical collective tha...

This original 1895 illustrated program, created by Abel Truchet for La Fumée, puis la Flamme, a play by Joseph Caraguel, stands as a testament to the radical spirit of Le Théâtre Lib...

This striking 1892 illustrated program by Henri-Gabriel Ibels represents a rare surviving artifact from the golden age of Le Théâtre Libre, the pioneering independent theatre led by ...

This exceptional 1898 illustrated program by Maxime Dethomas was created for La Victoire, a five-act tragedy by Saint-Georges de Bouhélier, presented at the legendary Théâtre de l’Œu...

This rare 1898 illustrated program by the Italian-born artist Alfredo Müller captures the essence of Paris’s Symbolist theatre at the close of the 19th century. Issued for the fourth...

Stone Steps by the River - Late 1800s Watercolor on Paper Dramatic and detailed landscape by Lucy Ellen Cooper (British, 1853-1929). On the right side of the composition, a set of t...

Elegantly-dressed society women observe silhouettes of Commedia dell’Arte characters Pierrot, Columbine, and Harlequin at the shadow play theater Le Cénacle. In a manner reminiscent...