Antique Document

Produced in the 18th century and referencing the year 1700, these engravings belong to the European tradition of ethnographic costume studies, which sought to document global dress a...

This decorative frame elevates the map beyond a purely geographical document, giving it a refined and architectural presence that makes it especially desirable for interior display.

It is celebrated for its extensive collection of wood-engraved illustrations, maps, and portraits documenting the American Civil War. Many of the stories and engravings were drawn wi...

It is celebrated for its extensive collection of wood-engraved illustrations, maps, and portraits documenting the American Civil War. Many of the stories and engravings were drawn wi...

Ferrario engravings are valued today both as decorative works and as historical documents illustrating how global cultures were perceived and represented in early nineteenth-century ...

The Dispute on the Trinity subsequently entered the Medici collections and was recorded at Palazzo Pitti during the 17th century, with later documented movements between the Pitti an...

Such prints were often published in illustrated costume series documenting the peoples and military traditions of distant regions, intended for a European audience eager to explore a...

This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from Norway, was most likely built to be used on a horse sleigh or on a horse carriage keeping importan...

It is celebrated for its extensive collection of wood-engraved illustrations, maps, and portraits documenting the American Civil War. Many of the stories and engravings were drawn wi...

Today, prints from this portfolio are valued not only as historical documents but also as refined decorative works, well suited to both classical and contemporary interiors.

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...

While Jefferys is widely celebrated for his cartographic work, his costume prints form part of the 18th-century European fascination with documenting global dress, customs, and cultu...

. - PN 1209, year 1904 - not documented (See Series II, PN 1332 - 1339) Decor: Phaenomen Genre - PG 3/430, year 1903 Colourless glass with a red overlay that is dark at the top an...

Monsohn "created complex decorations for documents and oriental calendars that combined the tradition of Jewish art with modern printing techniques such as photographic lithography, ...

*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...

Given the historical presence of British cultural influence in Asolo during the late 19th century—frequented by figures such as Robert Browning—it is plausible that the piece was eit...

. - Richard Irwin Johnson was a research associate at the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology and a widely published author. Documents - Report of expert assessment by Dr John Pol...

Pairing Note Offered as a matched pair, a rare opportunity to acquire two documented museum-quality pieces that together create a commanding and cohesive aesthetic statement.

*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...

Rigobert Bonne’s work reflects European efforts to document territories at the crossroads of Asia and the Middle East.

Overall, the box conveys a sense of durability and restrained refinement, characteristic of campaign furniture, and would have been used to store personal effects, documents, or valu...

Today, it stands as both a historical document and an elegant decorative object. Condition report: Good condition overall with even age toning and light spotting consistent with age.

Not authored by him, but preserved in his home and studio as part of his documented aesthetic world. YEAR circa 1880–1890 MATERIALS / TECHNIQUE Assembled solid wood structure; orig...

Behind the fall-front writing flap, a thoughtfully organized interior reveals small drawers, compartments and a central door – originally designed for correspondence, documents and p...

It is celebrated for its extensive collection of wood-engraved illustrations, maps, and portraits documenting the American Civil War. Many of the stories and engravings were drawn wi...

During the 18th century, growing interest in Britain’s medieval heritage led antiquarians and scholars to document historic buildings through engravings such as this one.

Summary In concise terms, the Pomar Codex is historically important as a hybrid artifact of art and science that documents early modern efforts to classify nature, preserves otherwis...

The print offers strong decorative appeal for interiors while also serving as a valuable historical document of Rome’s urban landscape before modern alterations.

Munnings’ paintings at Goodwood did more than capture horses; they documented the changing social hierarchy of the 1920s and 30s.

The bench remains in good antique condition, displaying a deep, rich patina with significant surface wear, including authentic scuffs, gouges, and abrasions that beautifully document...

The engraving therefore documents not only a sculpture but also Enlightenment-era attempts to understand ancient religious symbolism through comparative study.

A particularly strong and documented example of early Dutch decorative modernism: sculptural, unusual, and highly usable, whether placed beside a chair, between seating, or simply al...

Frans Van Leemputten (1850-1914) 'A Sunday Morning in September' ‍ Pencil and chalk on paper 78 x 64 cm, 98 x 84 cm framed Signed lower right Frans Van Leemputten sought to capture...

The sideboard remains in great antique condition, showcasing a heavy, authentic patina with significant paint distressing, scuffs, and abrasions that document its remarkable history....

*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...

The bowl’s surface, wear, and mend together record the passage of time, transforming a domestic object into a material document of lived experience. African Art Wooden Bowl, West Af...

Today, it stands as both a historical document and a striking work of graphic art, illustrating the richness and innovation of 1920s Soviet poster design.

The present ring closely resembles three documented pieces from Hoxne, Houghton (Hampshire) and Bromley (Essex).

Securable dated examples from late 5th-century contexts attest to their presence. The most well-documented instances are two rings discovered in the 1957 Reggio Emilia hoard, which c...

Today, this poster stands as both a beautiful piece of early tourism advertising and a historical document, reflecting Alsace’s shifting identity on the eve of the First World War.

Today, individual sheets are appreciated equally as historical documents and sophisticated decorative artworks. The elegant symmetry and ornamental clarity make this example especial...

The Perche mascot was produced in three documented variations within the Lalique catalogue, including opalescent glass, clear glass, and a coloured example, amber, each press moulded...

The text appears to be poetic or epistolary in nature, rendered with expressive modulation of ink density and rhythm, suggesting a practiced hand rather than a purely administrative ...

Issued in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the image documents medicinal plants essential to pharmacy and trade.

The careful inclusion of architectural surroundings and street activity adds both historical depth and visual richness, making the print as much a social document as an architectural...

Over the years, our artist will archive this experience in favor of the sunny afternoons of Zuccarellian inspiration, as well as collaborating with his son Gaetano (documented betwee...

While the attribution to Victor Hugo’s Guernsey circle cannot be definitively documented, the provenance is supported by consistent oral tradition, placing the piece within the richl...

In France, wallpaper production is documented from 1760 onwards. The evolution of domestic life—improved fireplace efficiency, the introduction of stoves, and less humid interiors—f...

Classical Blueprints: Piranesi Engraving of the Exeter Pedestal and Antiquities Etching and Engraving on Paper, Circa 1778 This large-scale copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battist...

His workshop is first documented in the Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine and later in the Rue Daval until 1803.

As part of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, one of the most important encyclopedic publications of its time, this print represents the broader 19th-century effort to document natural an...

Today, it stands as both a historical document and a visually compelling work of art. Condition report: Good condition overall with even age toning to the margins and a central fold...

In superb condition with excellent inking, and silvery plate tone. Well documented in chapter 1 of Herman Melville's epic Moby Dick, Coenties Slip once served as a busy loading bert...

The careful choice of colours, characterised by brown and silver tones that further highlight the countless shades of white, the rare touches ofred or the lively brushstrokes with wh...

The interior's till box, used to store candles or documents, is missing its lid. Minimal traces of historic woodworm present to each side panel.

The result is both an ethnographic document and a striking decorative image, particularly appealing to collectors interested in Nordic history.

AGLA is formed from the initial letters of a Hebrew phrase drawn from Kabbalistic tradition: Attah Gibbor Leolam Adonai (with several documented variants), a sacred formula employed ...

Functional and charming, this Tansu offers versatile storage with multiple drawers and two sliding doors, perfect for storing documents or personal belongings. A piece that adds a un...

This hidden feature not only adds historical intrigue but also speaks to the cabinet’s original function as a secure repository for valuables or documents. Resting on classic bun fe...

It contains a central "tabernacle" door flanked by vertical document pigeonholes and five small stationery drawers with delicate brass pulls.