Antique Document

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...

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...

*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 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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

Claude Marcault, France. Formed in 1970. Documents - Attached is a study on the antiquity of the piece issued by an Egyptologist.

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...

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

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

Today, individual sheets are appreciated equally as historical documents and sophisticated decorative artworks.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

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 ...

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...

An almost identical chair is documented in Timo de Rijk’s authoritative book on The Hague Style (see last picture).

Amazing design.. could not find exact piece documented,, (thus the attribution and not the documented) ?

*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...

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...

Today, it stands as a valuable historical document—an evocative reminder of Queen Victoria’s enduring legacy and the height of the Victorian era.

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

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...

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.

Additionally, an official Thai export label from the Department of Fine Arts is present, confirming that the object legally left the country. This document is not a certificate of ag...

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, 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.

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 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...

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...

Designed for use with index cards and legal documents, this model features roller-bearing steel suspension and sectioned construction for flexible configuration-standard offerings in...

This mirror aligns closely with those documented Caldwell compositions in both material and ornamental structure.

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...

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...

Issued in a later variant of the work containing ten plates rather than the twelve of the 1870 edition, it forms part of a coherent and well-documented visual record of Uppsala’s arc...

Particularly striking is the highly unusual mudra seen on one figure, with the hands positioned beneath the armpits—an iconographic feature that is extraordinarily uncommon and rarel...

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...

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

But, in the late 1860’s his eminence receded and, in 1990, only seven paintings by Frost were documented in the Inventory of American Paintings at the Smithsonian Institution.

Lea Country House View, Victorian English Estate Landscape Engraving A charming hand-colored architectural view depicting Lea, presented within the important Victorian series docume...

Issued in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate documents a staple food plant central to regional economies rather than European consumption.

It also comes with an archival document. Not surprisingly, the archival document authenticating this watch shows it was manufactured in 1900 but was not sold until 1916.

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...

The composition reflects the didactic intent typical of Enlightenment-era archaeological and antiquarian publications, which sought to classify and visually document artefacts from c...

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...

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 ...

While filtered through European interpretation, they remain important documents of how Asia was understood and presented in early 18th-century Europe.

Such documented examples are highly sought after by collectors of 19th-century French ceramics, Vallauris pottery, and Art Nouveau–era decorative arts.

Rare in both quality and provenance, this set represents a significant example of late eighteenth-century Swedish furniture craftsmanship from a documented Stockholm maker.

., c. 1870s–1880s This finely modeled American silver-plated napkin ring is a documented Japonisme design by the Meriden Silver Plate Company, produced during the height of the Aest...

It remains in good vintage condition, showcasing a heavy, authentic patina with significant surface wear and aging that beautifully documents its artisanal history. While the interna...

Issued in Wahlen’s Brussels publication, the plate demonstrates the breadth of the project, documenting not only regional dress but also everyday professions.

Comparable models were documented in the firm’s historic catalogues, including the 1911 Chiurazzi catalogue preserved in the Maison Palm Beach research collection.

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...

Based on official Ordnance Survey data and contemporary surveys, the map documents the celebrated spa town during the height of the Victorian era, when Cheltenham had firmly establis...