Antique Document

The scholar hypothesizes a temporal collocation in the Italian period of De Jode, presumably around 1650/1660, when the author stayed in Rome, where he came into contact with the wor...

In this context, signet rings function not merely as jewelry but as legal instruments and markers of identity, especially among elites required to authenticate documents in their own...

Today, this engraving stands as both a refined decorative print and a historical document, illustrating how nineteenth-century artists interpreted and disseminated the landscapes of ...

Although not widely documented, he belongs to the tradition of French painters dedicated to the depiction of the equestrian world, which was highly popular at the time.

Audubon realized that this was an opportunity to document these animals in the still relatively pristine American wilderness, before man encroached on their environment.

The Era & Origin: This museum quality masterpiece carries an extraordinary provenance, documented as a regal gift from Tofukumon'in (Empress Kazuko).

Such prints were commonly produced for European geographical and ethnographic publications documenting the peoples and customs of the Near East and Caucasus regions during the 19th c...

Sets such as this were often issued in European geographical and ethnographic publications documenting the peoples, dress, and customs of Asia and the Middle East for Western audienc...

This thoughtful configuration provided practical storage for correspondence, documents and writing implements, reflecting the growing importance of personal record keeping in the Geo...

Today, this circa 1920 original poster stands as an important document of Soviet visual culture and a compelling example of the bold experimentation that defined the early years of m...

These decorative elements elevate the map beyond a geographic document, making it equally appealing as a work of art.

Cartonnier (as in carton ) developed in 17th &18th century France and continue on to current day manufacture .The purpose to hold and contain documents and correspondence in an e...

Despite its compact proportions, the cabinet offers generous storage and works well for organizing documents, tools, textiles, or small everyday objects.

Behind the mirror is a further concealed compartment suitable for storing correspondence or documents. A fully fitted mid nineteenth century coromandel vanity box by Mappin & Webb c...

This engraving likely originates from a European publication documenting notable figures of the Napoleonic period, and stands as a compelling representation of one of Russia’s most i...

Melling was one of the most important European artists to document daily life and architecture in the Ottoman Empire during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

While it has not been featured in public museum exhibitions or published in academic books, its style, construction techniques, and specific floral motifs directly align with documen...

Posters from this campaign are rare and carry real historical weight; primary documents of American Jewish philanthropic organizing during one of the most catastrophic periods in mod...

Earrings of this typology — combining silver, gold mounts, table-cut Colombian emeralds and point-cut diamonds — appear in noble Spanish and Portuguese inventories of the late 17th a...

Produced in 1816, the print reflects the fascination with exotic zoology and newly documented species that characterized the Enlightenment and Romantic periods.

These tables, catalogued by the National Trust as side tables, may be viewed online here: Tatton Park is one of the most important documented commissions for the London branch of Gi...

Though not among the most widely documented artists of his period, Young’s work reflects the enduring appeal of landscape painting in 19th-century Britain, offering a quietly evocati...

These pieces were made as compact writing cabinets allowing letters, documents and writing instruments to be organised and secured, effectively serving as an early form of a home off...

Professionally restored. Documented. Gazette Drouot. Very solid quality.

The bowl’s surface, and wear record the passage of time, transforming a domestic object into a material document of lived experience. African Art Wooden Bowl, possibly Burundi wood ...

For a discerning collector, these reverse markings are absolute gold; they elevate the piece from an anonymous devotional textile to a documented artifact with a tangible past. Float...

In the Löetz book (Ricke) on page 352, "Medina" is only mentioned as unidentified, since the publication of this book it has become more understood and is now well documented. An imp...

Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755 Description: Depicting the ruins of Sabua in Nubia, this plate documents temple remains along the riverbank, combining archa...

Today, such posters are invaluable documents. They offer a counter-narrative to Soviet visual culture, revealing how propaganda operated on all sides of the conflict.

The engraving also includes smaller schematic studies of anchors and structural elements in the upper left, reflecting the Enlightenment-era ambition to document and classify maritim...

Montfaucon’s publication was among the earliest attempts to systematically document and interpret the material culture of antiquity, making this engraving not only visually compellin...

This rare hosoban print stands as both a remarkable example of eighteenth-century Japanese woodblock artistry and an important document of Edo theatrical culture, capturing the elega...

This work is widely documented in authoritative Art Deco literature, confirming its importance and authenticity.

The engravings, titled “Lady of Quality of Venice,” “Habit of a Noble Matron of Venice, 1581,” and “Habit of a Noble Matron of Venice, 1581,” belong to a celebrated mid-18th century ...

Produced circa 1749 by the European School, these engravings belong to the celebrated European tradition of historical costume studies that documented the fashions and customs of dif...

Produced around 1749 by the European School, these finely engraved plates belong to the great European tradition of costume books that documented the clothing, customs, and appearanc...

A Stunning Quality Late Regency Period, 19th Century, Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Work Box, Stationary Box, Or Jewellery Box, Having Exceptional Decoration Throughout With Hinged Lid E...

This is an original antique document, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old.

It stands as both a historical document and a visually captivating work of art. A luminous and elegant composition, this piece captures the fascination for distant landscapes and th...

The surface remains well preserved, retaining its patina and sharp detail, making this a rare and desirable signed work by the documented mid 19th century Roman sculptor active on th...

Its river subject, atmospheric treatment and naturalistic approach provide further elements for comparison with the artist’s documented landscape production. The attribution, however...

The Louis Cartier Notebooks document that, by 1910, the firm was offering clients the combination of diamonds and black enamel/onyx as daytime wear, encouraging the casual transgress...

Collection (1924 - 2023), Brussels, Belgium. Documents - Attached is a study on the antiquity of the piece issued by an Egyptologist.

Collection (1924 - 2023), Brussels, Belgium. Documents - Attached is a study on the antiquity of the piece issued by an Egyptologist.

The balance of geographical accuracy, historical significance, and decorative appeal makes this map both an important cartographic document and a striking display piece. Today, orig...

The map includes many locations associated with Arctic exploration, making it an important document of the era's geographical knowledge. The western regions reveal the early develop...

*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 important early plate documenting 18th-century scientific inquiry into reproduction and microscopic anatomy, from one of the foundational works of modern natural history.

The engraving reflects Enlightenment-era advances in microscopy and reproductive theory, documenting early empirical study of generation and anatomy.

The plates function as both works of art and architectural documents, preserving important details of Parisian monuments during the early 19th century.

The print was published as part of the celebrated series Athènes monumentale et pittoresque, which aimed to document Greece’s architectural heritage for a European audience during th...

Between 1859 and 1861 Bossoli was employed by Eugenio di Savoia Carignano to follow the Piedmontese troops and to document the military action from the Second War of Independence.

Rich in artistic and historical significance, this sketchbook offers a compelling insight into the working practice of a late-Victorian artist or architect. Both a travel document an...

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, with which he was affiliated, has extensive historical records documenting financial and legal matters, construction, and perso...

Maps of Japan from this period are especially desirable because they document European interpretations of Japan shortly before the country’s forced opening to international trade lat...

Maps of Japan from this period are especially desirable because they document European interpretations of Japan shortly before the country’s forced opening to international trade lat...

Tattooing, ceremonial dress, weapons, jewelry, and traditional hairstyles are rendered in delicate hand color, creating highly decorative compositions while also documenting cultural...

Combining historical importance, distinguished provenance, and authorship by one of the greatest portrait painters working in Britain, this portrait represents a significant example ...

. / Tarragona, year 1838.” Thanks to a document from the Diocesan Museum of Tarragona, it is known that José Ruiz Ruiz was a professor at the Nautical Academy, and a Frigate Ensign o...

The lower section includes a biraki-do (hinged door) compartment with reinforced iron strapping, historically used to secure small valuables and documents.