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Original British sheet music covers from the early 19th Century

Marcus Behmer (German, 1879 – 1958) Die Geravbte orchidee (The robbed orchid), 1903 Signed ‘Marcus Behmer’ (lower right in pencil) Lithograph on paper 16.1/8 x 12in. (40.8 x 30.5cm.) It is apparent Behmer is influenced by the work of Aubrey Beardsley, though this work is no less beautiful in its execution. Little is known regarding his connections to Oscar Wilde though he is obviously an admirer and has many similarities with his private life and incarceration in prison. These works were a personal gift to Baron Detlev von Hadeln, the aristocrat and prominent art historian of the age. Behmer is known to be, since 1903, a member in the first ever homosexual organization in Berlin and was thus probably a part of Adolf Brand’s circle, and may have contributed to Brand’s publication Der Eigene. Until now, few know that Behmer was sentenced in April 1937 by a court in Konstanz to imprisonment for two years, being arrested in Freiburg and at other locations in southern Germany for being a homosexual. At times he was given the opportunity to work as an artist in prison. The works produced in this period are mostly calligraphic designed tablets with Greek text (prayers and Bible quotes...

An original vintage advertising poster from Czechoslavakia for sea fish. The names of the sea fish are tattoo'd all over his body ...

Le Caf’ Conc A poster for a post-liberation costume ball (retrospective 1900) on 23rd June 1945 designed by Jean Paul Le Verrier (1922-1996)

T Harrison (British, 19th Century) Villagers before a pub at dusk Oil on canvas Indistinctly signed and dated `THarrison…1899’ 15 x 22 in. (38 x 56 cm.)

Decorative motifs is an original print by an anonymous artist. Chromolithograph. Good conditions. The artwork represents Decorative motifs in a well-balanced composition.

This lithograph illustrates two women dressed in fashionable attire from 1889, showcasing the diversity of styles and designs that characterized the late Victorian era. The women are...

Antique costume print including many different costumes including costumes of Italy, Sweden, Russia and others. This print originates from 'Blätter fürcostumekunde. Historical and fo...

Two original English theatre advertising posters. The Kennington theatre performance announcement of "The Country Girl", dimensions: 28 inches high x 16 inches wide. The theatre Royal performance announcement of "Leopolds Company...