Antique Document

Such works were frequently commissioned by Western merchants to document the vibrant commercial activity of major ports like Canton (Guangzhou), Whampoa, and Macao.

Geramia Discanno (Italian, 1839-1907) Discanno was an Italian painter, who collaborated with archaeologists and art historians to document the wall paintings in the Roman ruins of P...

Geramia Discanno (Italian, 1839-1907) Discanno was an Italian painter, who collaborated with archaeologists and art historians to document the wall paintings in the Roman ruins of P...

Covering France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and adjoining regions, it documents the major campaigns, troop movements, railway networks, fortifications, and strategic communication...

It appears that Zwiener, unlike Linke, did not sign all his work, although some stamped pieces with his name and/or his “Z” initial are documented. There is some uncertainty between ...

Raymond's publication sought to document these masterpieces of Islamic art for future generations, making each plate both a valuable architectural record and a decorative work of art.

René Lalique Marienthal signed plate is worth buying because it is a recognized Art Deco table object with strong collector demand, and the model is documented as a Lalique plate des...

The Museo de’ Medici is devoted to preserving the history of the Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful re...

Dating to the early 18th century, Mediterranean Europe, most likely Northern Italy, possibly Spain or Flemish territories, this scarce high-end piece of furniture was typically reser...

The present service can be dated to 1854, as documented on page 89 of Sheffield & Birmingham Victorian Electroplaters Book of Marks by Andrea De Giovanni.

It is both an important historical document and a striking decorative artwork. Condition report: Fair condition.

The plates were intended not only as artistic works but also as scholarly reconstructions of historical dress, making them important documents in the early study of costume history. ...

Artists responded quickly to public demand for visual news reports, producing vividly colored triptychs that documented battles, military heroes, and wartime victories.

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...

Mounted on cardboard, as was common for many surviving examples, this lithograph remains both a work of art and an important historical document. Today, prints from Roberts’ celebrat...

A rare and desirable antique presentation cricket bat, combining sporting history, craftsmanship, and documented Victorian prize provenance-ideal for collectors, cricket historians, ...

In 1904, Dufrene became one of the co-founders of Societe des Artistes Decorateurs which became a pivotal designers' organization and the facilitator of annual exhibitions that provi...

Model presented by Rapin at the Paris International Exposition in 1925. Documented in 1925 Exposition portfolio and Report General issued after the Exposition.

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

This engraving forms part of the European tradition of ethnographic costume studies, produced in the 18th century to document and interpret the appearance of peoples across the known...

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

Signed low left. Documents indicate that Cornelis Pietersz Bega was born in either 1631 or 1632 in Haarlem.

Their unusual appearance fascinated nineteenth-century naturalists who sought to document the diversity of animal life from around the world.

The combination of frontier subject matter and dramatic landscape makes it an attractive decorative piece as well as a historical document. The engraving displays beautifully in bot...

Together, these elements document a pivotal period when rivers served as the primary highways of commerce throughout the expanding United States.

The upper section is enclosed by a pair of finely paneled doors which open to reveal a fitted interior of multiple shallow drawers, each retaining inset brass campaign-style handles—...

Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles, lock and keys.

Geramia Discanno (Italian, 1839-1907) Discanno was an Italian painter, who collaborated with archaeologists and art historians to document the wall paintings in the Roman ruins of P...

Geramia Discanno (Italian, 1839-1907) Discanno was an Italian painter, who collaborated with archaeologists and art historians to document the wall paintings in the Roman ruins of P...

Its original hand-scraped painted surface from the 1820s survives beautifully, showing layered distress, natural wear, and a luminous patina that documents the clock’s history across...

He regularly traveled to the coasts of Holland, Belgium, and France to observe and document local fishing families. In 1848, Jordan opened his own independent studio in Düsseldorf, ...

Brodtmann's carefully observed illustration documents the breed's robust form, dense fleece, and characteristic horn structure of the ram.

A fine example of Edwardian-era traditional office and library furniture, originally designed for organized document storage. Ideal for a home office, study, or design-forward interi...

Elegant, comfortable and visually striking, these armchairs are equally suitable for a refined living room, library, bedroom suite or distinguished hospitality interior. Their docume...

The firm used its impressed Neale & Co. mark only between 1778 and 1795, and the present service, though itself unmarked, corresponds closely in body, palette and decoration to docum...

Exceptionally functional, the desk features a drop-front writing surface that opens to reveal a neatly organized interior, while two large lower drawers provide ample storage for doc...

The variety of instruments, the animated individual characterisation, and the strong processional energy make this an unusually vivid document of Qing ceremonial music. The horizonta...

Alexandre Raymond devoted much of his career to documenting Islamic monuments throughout Turkey and the former Ottoman Empire.

Whether appreciated as a study in marine biology, a historical document of scientific discovery, or simply a visually arresting work of graphic art, this plate remains one of the mos...

Today, Brodtmann's ornithological plates are prized not only as scientific documents but also as decorative works of art that reflect the age of exploration and the development of mo...

It is both an important historical document and an exceptionally decorative work of art.

It appears that Zwiener, unlike Linke, did not sign all his work, although some stamped pieces with his name and/or his "Z" initial are documented. There is some uncertainty between ...

These embellishments transform the map from a geographical document into a work of Baroque art. Maps of New Spain from the great Dutch atlas publishers remain among the most sought-...

Perdro Celestino Flores (Peruvian, Early 19th century) Exceptional and unique pair of Peruvian Revolutionary Period illustrations documenting collegiate uniforms of The College of S...

The Museo de’ Medici is devoted to preserving the history of the Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful re...

John Ferneley (1782–1860) was among England's most respected equestrian painters and received commissions from leading aristocratic patrons throughout the country. His works document...

Francis Wheatley was a noted English painter known for his pastoral and genre scenes, often depicting idyllic rural life with figures in landscape settings. His works are documented ...

The interior opens to reveal a clean, fitted compartment lined in green velvet, ideal for storing letters, documents, or small valuables. The case is constructed of wood, with visibl...

The result is both a historical document and an elegant landscape view. Today, early views of New York are highly sought after by collectors of Americana, New York history, maritime...

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 7.6 grams AGL CERTIFIED Document No. 1089193 Side Stone Details: Shape: Old Mine Cushion Total Carat Weight: 2.00 cttw C...

In 1904, Dufrene became one of the co-founders of Societe des Artistes Decorateurs which became a pivotal designers' organization and the facilitator of annual exhibitions that provi...

In this form, the model is listed in the Brendel 1914 catalog under number 41, as documented by the original label affixed to the base.

*Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the wor...

It appears that Zwiener, unlike Linke, did not sign all his work, although some stamped pieces with his name and/or his “Z” initial are documented. There is some uncertainty between ...

Published by the French architect and scholar Alexandre Marcel Raymond in his celebrated work *L'Art Islamique en Orient*, the plate documents the richly ornamented entrance of the m...

Among the most influential figures in the history of American natural history, Audubon devoted his life to documenting the wildlife of North America with a level of scientific accura...

The hinged lid reveals a meticulously organized interior with multiple compartments, removable trays, and spaces designed for ink, pens, and documents. The interior retains original...

The office prints and binds documents produced by and for the federal government, including the Supreme Court, the Congress, the Executive Office and Departments and Independent Agen...

This engraving provides a rare visual record of how European artists and publishers imagined and documented the landscapes of Central America during this period.