Mid-19th Century Art

Exquisite original watercolor of Warwick Castle by the famous British artist, Edmund John Niermann. Signed lower right. Circa 1850. Condition is very ...

James Whistler (1834-1903), Venus, 1859. Etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, an impression in the second (final) state: there was no published edition. 6 x 9 inches (15 x 22.6 cm) sheet 73/8 x 117/8 inches (18.8 x 30.3 cm) Reference: Kennedy 59; Glasgow 60 A very fine impression. A study of Héloïse, ‘Fumette’, asleep in bed, her head pressed into the pillow and the bedclothes covering her lower legs. This is one of three portraits Whistler made of Fumette in 1859: one of the others shows her standing and in the third only her head and shoulders are depicted. Venus is a work in the Realist tradition, and may be compared with Courbet’s nudes of the same period. The artist may also have had in mind Rembrandt’s study of Antiope in his etching Jupiter and Antiope. Venus was never published and there is no record of it being shown until 1898 when it was included in an Exhibition of Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Whistler at H. Wunderlich & Co., New York. To have been overlooked for exhibition until so late in Whistler’s life might suggest that the subject was considered improper. Frederick Wedmore, whose catalogue of Whistler’s etchings...

"The Old-Irish Hunter." and "The Cleveland Bay." from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands." by David Low. London, Fairland, 1842. Original lithograph hand-col...

Work on wood Molded frame in plaster and gilded wood 37 x 46.5 x 5.5 cm

Spectacular watercolor seascape of boats in a old world harbor under a dusk colored sky, circa 1860. Original artwork on paper displayed on a whit...

Jules Boilly (1796-1874) Portrait of a young man, in uniform, signed and dated 1837 on the lower left charcoal and heightenings of blue, red and white chalk on paper 27.5 x 21.5 cm Framed : 41.8 x 36 cm This drawing is a good illustration of Jules Boilly's own style, obviously very different from his father's realistic acuity. There is something softer, more velvety, lighter, and we can see it clearly in the way he renders the features of this young man. Julien-Léopold Boilly (30 August 1796 – 14 June 1874), also known as Jules Boilly, was a French artist noted for his album of lithographs Iconographie de l'Institut Royal de France (1820–1821) and his booklet Album de 73 portraits-charge aquarellés des membres de l'Institut (1820) containing watercolor caricatures...

Etching Héliogravure and drypoint. Signed with artist's monogram. Hand titled. Second state.  Good condition. Ref. Rouir 905; Exteens 411. 

Le Mets Brule is a black and White etching realized by F. Ribot in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower Image Size: 31x22 Very good impression. Realized for the "Société des Aquaforti...

Arabes d'Oran is a black and White etching realized by E. Delacroix in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 17x21. Very good impression with wide margins and a very fresh ...

Portrait of blonde girl with green dress on paper. Dated 1851. Technique: watercolor and pencil on painter's cardboard. Some defects ( please see photos). Partially legible signatur...

A very interesting scene off of the coast of Bridgetown, Barbados. The USS Shamokin at sea on one of its first voyages after being de-commisioned from the American Navy.

In the realm of cartography, maps serve as both practical tools and artistic representations, encapsulating the essence of a place at a specific moment in time. The 1848 vintage map,...

The Reindeer is an original colored lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879). The artwork is from the series of "Les Trois Règnes de la Nature", and wa...

This exquisite, mammoth albumen print of the now-dammed Dalles on the Columbia River is one of Watkins' finest images. This particular print was likely made in the 1880s by Isaiah Ta...

The Fisher-Bird is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper realized by J.J. Grandville from Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard...

The Beetles General and Guards - Animal Fable is an original lithographs on ivory-colored paper realized by J.J. Grandville from Scènes de la vie privée et...

Work on wood Wooden frame and gilded plaster 39.5 x 45.5 x 5.5 cm

Work on canvas Molded frame in plaster and gilded wood 49 x 39 x 6.5 cm

French school from the mid-19th century Oil on paper 33 x 46 cm (37 x 51 cm with the frame) Inscription on the verso "Avon"

Un Terrier de Renard a Chateauneuf is a black and White etching realized by Armand Charnay in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 21x30. Very good impression with wide ma...

19th century Impressionist view, in pastel, in the style of Turner, of a beach, 'La Plage', in South of France, by British artist Hercules Brabazon Brabazon...

Muertos recogidos is an original artwork realized by the great Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1810. Original Etching on paper. The artwork belongs to the famous series "Los Desastres de la...

Durham is a black and White etching realized by William Ridley (1764-1838), and printed in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 13x21. Very good impression with wide margi...

Exterior of the Parthenon is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the governmen...

Richard de QUERELLES Neuviller (Bas-Rhin), 1808 - Paris, 1846 Drawing Pen and ink 17.5 x 19 cm (28 x 37.5 cm with the frame) Signed "R. de Querelles ” and untitled“ Barraque ” Henri...

This is an original 1st octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Black-billed Cuckoo, 1. Male, 2, Female, Magnolia Grandiflora", No. 56, Plate 276 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed and colored by J. T. Bowen and published in Philadelphia between 1840-1844. It depicts a female black-billed cuckoo perched on a branch of a magnolia tree reaching for a flying insect. The male appears to be in flight in front of magnolia leaves on the right, perhaps after the same insect. Magnolia flowers are depicted, as well. This original 1st octavo edition hand-colored Audubon Black-billed Cuckoo lithograph is in excellent condition, other than a few tiny spots in the upper margin and a tiny faint spot in the lower inscription area. The sheet measures 6.5" high by 10.13" wide. The original text pages, 300-302, from Audubon's 19th century publication are included with the lithograph. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a naturalist and artist. He was initially unsuccessful financially prior to the publication of his famous work “The Birds of America”, spending time in debtor’s prison, once stabbing a disgruntled investor in self-defense. However, his obsession with birds and art motivated him to persist in his goal of documenting every bird in America via his watercolor paintings and publishing his works for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio size. Due to their expense they were purchased in rather small numbers by the wealthy. To reach a larger audience, Audubon, with the help of his sons and J. T. Bowen, published a smaller octavo sized lithograph version, which were much more affordable. With the success of his bird projects, Audubon then turned his attention to four-legged animals. He explored the Missouri River in 1843 sketching the four-legged animals he encountered in their natural setting. His expedition covered some of the same regions recently explored by Lewis and Clark, traveling from present day Alaska to Mexico. Audubon realized that this was an opportunity to document these animals in the still relatively pristine American wilderness, before man encroached on their environment. Between 1845 and 1848, Audubon and his sons John Woodhouse Audubon and Victor Gifford Audubon produced a set of elephant folio sized lithographs that were primarily engraved and hand colored by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia. The publication, which included text descriptions of the animals was published 3 years before Audubon died. As with the birds, this was followed by a three-volume set of 155 octavo-sized plates entitled “The Quadrupeds of North America” completed and published by Audubon’s sons, John, Jr. and Victor. Audubon prints continue to be popular and a wise investment. The double elephant folio set...

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH CARICATURE Charles Amédée de Noé, aka CHAM (1819 -1879) CROQUIS CALIFORNIENS, ca. 1850 Lithograph image inc. text 10 ½ x 6, sheet 14 x 9 1/2 inches. French...

En Bretagne is a black and White etching realized by David Sutter in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 21x31. Very good impression with wide margins and a very fresh in...

Modesto Faustini (1839-1891), "Portrait of elegant," oil on canvas in gilt frame signed lower right "M. Faustini - Rome." This splendid portrait belongs to one of the most flourishi...

Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of the Royal Palace, Monte Carlo, Monaco by British artist Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. The work is titl...

The circa 1840 engraving titled "Rue de Rohan - Trois Glorieuses", engraved by Jean-Pierre-Marie Jazet after a painting by H. Lecomte, captures a pivotal moment during the July Revol...

Moulin Hollandais is a black and White etching realized by Alphonse Aufray De Roc'Bihan in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 15x23. Very good impression with wide margi...

Original Gone with the Wind “Vom Winde Verweht” vintage lithograph poster. Original vintage movie poster with professional acid-free linen backing; excellent condition; ready to frame. This is the German 1962 release of Gone with the Wind, printed in the full lithographic style of the old French posters. Unique imagery of the famous scene of the burning of Atlanta. Starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland...

Signed and dated on plate. An early state on the 5 issued, with very fresh impression and marked contrasts, Includes passepartout (cm. 53x37). The American artist James Abbott McNei...

Plan and Facade of a Greek House is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the go...

La Servante Indiscrete is a black and White etching realized by Henri Guérard in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 31x24. Very good impression with wide margins and a v...

An original 19th century John James Audubon hand colored lithograph entitled "Northern Meadow Mouse", No. 26, Plate CXXIX, 129, from Audubon's "Quadrupeds of North America", printed ...

Alexandre Marie Guillemin Oil on board painting could use a cleaning its very old in good condition frame is old lots of damaged could use new frame measures 31x27x3

French stipple engraving portraying a stately emperor figure, circa 1830. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-size frame. Ar...

Colored lithograph with pouchoir details. Beautiful satiric illustration by the French draftsman Paul Gavarni (alias Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier Gavarni, 1804-1866). Plate 25, from...

Miss Pigoizeau is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper realized by J.J. Grandville from Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard,...

Uses and Customs - Acropolis of Athens is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of ...

Uses and Customs - The Way of Milan is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the...

Belem Tower in Portugal is a lithograph realized in 1864. Good conditions. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe, or History of the g...

La Lecon de Solfege is a black and White etching realized by Zacharie Noterman in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 32x23. Very good impression with wide margins and a ...

Wonderful 19th century French drawing of building by water, titled "Composition", 1864. Dated lower left. Original artwork on...

Superbly detailed 19th century French drawing of a mill at a rivers bend, titled "Moulin de Bicheret", 1864. Dated lower right. Origina...

This an original 19th century hand-colored folio-size McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American entitled "Kee-She-Waa, A Fox Warrior", drawn b...

Demolitions pour le Percement de la Rue des Ecoles is a black and White etching realized by Maxime Lalanne in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 24x32. Very good impress...

Apres la Bataille is a black and White etching realized by Hermann Maurice Cossmann in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 30x23. Very good impression with wide margins a...

Uses and Customs - Etruscan Painting is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of th...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American entitled "Foke-Luste-Hajo, A Seminole Chief, No. 84", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. i...

Ancient View of Schloss Kurburg is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-19th Century. Original B/W Lithograph on Ivory Paper. Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital ...

Armenian Merchant is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the center of the artwork is the original title "Marchand Armenien". The work i...

Jetee en Bois dans le POrt de Honleur is a black and White etching realized by Johan Barthold Jongkin in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 24x32. Very good impression w...

Gynoecium is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government, of the laws, ...

A bright and busy continental scene in watercolour depicting the Rialto Bridge in Venice. The painting is signed to the lower left-hand corner by the artist. Newly mounted in a slim ...

William Holmes Sullivan oil on board Frame: 23 x 19 x 3 Picture: 13.5 x 9.5 Frame has some cracks and scratches Matte is stained Picture in good condition International buyers must ...