Antique Document

However, his favourite subjects were those that immortalised the city of Venice with its masks and festivals, especially those of a carnival nature, as documented, for example, in ‘I...

Parkman (1823–1893) wrote across four decades in poor health, troubled by a nervous disorder and by eyesight so weak that he spent long stretches unable to bear light. He had documen...

The generously proportioned open-front pocket was designed to organize letters, newspapers, or documents while serving as an eye-catching decorative element.

The careful alignment of the tesserae, the preserved studio label, and the original signed composition identify this plaque as a documented example of nineteenth century Vatican Stud...

They offer a fascinating insight into luxury travel before the railway and document the sophisticated construction required to make horse-drawn passenger vehicles comfortable, durabl...

Such plaques are highly desirable as they document the place and period of collection, reinforcing the authenticity and historical significance of the pieces.

At the same time, the authority of Carracci’s line—disciplined, varied, and remarkably responsive to light and fabric—allows the engraving to stand as an independent work of art and ...

Mechanisms such as the one featured here are documented in the works of Karl Schmidt and Gottlieb August Pohle, amongst others.

Because every reversible case required hand-adjusting to ensure a smooth, secure click when flipped, the inner carriage and outer frame were stamped with matching assembly numbers so...

The set is catalogued as Hitchcock-type, in the manner of the Hitchcock manufactory and its Connecticut competitors, rather than as a documented product of the firm. Provenance Priv...

The contrast between the assembled Maroon figures and the seated and standing European officials makes this a particularly striking visual document of colonial-era Jamaica. The subj...

Personal seal matrices such as this were treasured possessions, used to authenticate correspondence and documents while also expressing the owner's religious devotion.

The bold composition, unusual perspective, and warm palette exemplify the artist's modern approach to documenting American culture. Recognized as one of the foremost women artists o...

This beautifully engraved document was completed by hand for Jean Rousseau and dated May 8, 1852.

Its combination of fashionable detail, restrained draftsmanship, and individualized characterization makes it an engaging document of masculine identity and appearance in the post-Na...

This should be confirmed from the item's documented age and the classification used by the carrier or customs broker before shipment.

The central section includes four spacious drawers for organizing documents, office supplies, and accessories, along with a sliding work surface that functions as a desk, providing a...

Highly suitable for collectors of American history, Civil War material, or decorative documents with strong narrative presence. This is an original antique document, not a reproduct...

LITERATURE This design documented in the catalogue of artificial bronzes of the K.

This exceptional Edwardian cluster ring is a beautifully refined jewel from the 1910’s, centered by a GIA-certified cushion cut dark blue sapphire weighing approximately 2.40 carats....

A nice example of an 18th century New England Chippendale slant front desk in tiger maple with stepped compartmentalized interior, including eight open cubbies, two hidden slide out ...

Drawer interiors are fitted for oversized paper storage including architectural drawings, maps, blueprints, lithographic materials, and commercial documents, with several lower drawe...

The underside bears the printed Ernst Wahliss Turn-Vienna company mark, together with “MADE IN AUSTRIA” and the additional hand-painted and impressed pattern/model markings: 5660 / ...

This Parisian lockmaker is not extensively documented, although a small number of known examples appear on furniture by some of the leading French cabinetmakers of the late 19th cent...

Factory inventories document the existence of vases Choiseul in biscuit by 1764, while later entries record blue ground and gilt decorated examples presented to royal officials and s...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown cobalt and sky blue, orange, and white Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso compa...

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...

Originally created for botanical study, herbarium specimens were meticulously collected, pressed, and mounted to document plant species with scientific precision. This example retain...

Originally created for botanical study, herbarium specimens were meticulously collected, pressed, and mounted to document plant species with scientific precision. This example retain...

Originally created for botanical study, herbarium specimens were meticulously collected, pressed, and mounted to document plant species with scientific precision. This example retain...

Originally created for botanical study, herbarium specimens were meticulously collected, pressed, and mounted to document plant species with scientific precision. This example retain...

Despite its compact diameter, its elongated wrought-iron structure gives it a strong sculptural silhouette. This documented model appears in the period catalog of Daum and the Verre...

Details Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (framed): 114 cm high × 75 cm wide × 5 cm deep Period: Late 19th century Origin: Italy / South Tyrol Frame: Period gilt wood frame with orna...

He also traveled to the far west to document the dramatic beauty of Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Utah, Oregon, Yosemite Valley, California and the Coronado Islands off Mexico.

As plantation sugar production depended upon the labor of enslaved people, the engraving is also an important material document of the technology and infrastructure of the Caribbean ...

Collectors should note that the well-documented Early American Pattern Glass design generally called Pineapple is properly New England Pineapple, also known as Loop and Jewel or Sawt...

The sapphire is natural and has been certified as you can see from the documents. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Face Width: 6.5mm Height Off Finger:...

Although relatively little biographical information survives today, her documented exhibition history confirms that she was an active professional artist whose work was recognized in...

It is a rare autobiographical document and an unusually personal surviving work by a Finnish artist whose oeuvre remains deserving of further study.

Beautifully veneered in richly figured olivewood, a timber prized throughout Europe for its remarkable swirling grain, warm honey coloration, and exceptional durability, this remarka...

Signed in the weft at the lower right, titled Caravelle, and numbered 2/6 on the reverse, the tapestry retains its original manufacturer's label and is accompanied by provenance from...

Each side is fitted with two small drawers, originally intended for storing writing tools, ink bottles, documents, and other essential accessories. The surface preserves authentic t...

*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...

Greece / Munich School, circa 1900 A monumental oil on canvas depicting the celebrated Carnival in Athens, executed by E. Atzitiris, a documented pupil of the renowned Greek painter...

Adding further appeal, the painting is accompanied by its original 2008 conservation invoice from the respected restorers George Jack & Co., documenting the professional lining and c...

Their historical importance extends beyond graphic design, documenting the public enthusiasm that ultimately paved the way for the age of aviation.

Krüger catalogued the image as H 269 and reproduced it on page 288. The catalogue documents Pechstein’s exceptionally large graphic production—more than 900 prints—and remains the st...

Kolle of Brooklyn, a collector of Old Master paintings active during the first half of the 20th century, and its documented history subsequently mentions the Brooklyn Institute of Ar...

At the left of the vessel, Genick includes a precise archaeological profile drawing documenting the form and construction of one of the handles.

Genick also includes several small archaeological detail drawings documenting aspects of the vessels’ construction and handles, reflecting the scholarly purpose of the original publi...

Genick includes precise archaeological line drawings around the upper part of the vessel documenting their unusual profiles and construction, reflecting the scholarly archaeological ...

Genick includes archaeological detail drawings on either side of the krater. These document aspects of the vessel’s construction and its ornamental decoration, reinforcing the schola...

Furthermore, the provenance of the previous owner suggests Vienna or New York as likely places of origin. As no documented comparisons have been located, these stylistic attributions...

This table is 35” diameter x 25” high. Documented. Restored and refinished since photos were taken.

Thanks to the triangular base and vertical development, the pyramids can be placed against a wall, in front of paneling, or in a corner, presenting the pair not only as an important ...

The attribution is supported by the signatures, date, Norman subject matter, and close stylistic relationship to Ancillotti’s documented views of Rouen; however, the works have not b...

During the nineteenth century it was frequently visited by explorers, naturalists and travellers documenting the geography, flora, fauna and peoples of the interior of South America.

This vintage Khotan Samarkand carpet is not merely a floor covering but a woven document of the Silk Road's legacy - where East met West in an exchange of pattern, purpose, and poetr...

Provenance: Christie's, Paris, auction of 14/09/2016, lot 50, estimate €6,000 - €8,000 (see details) This is a pair of landscapes with figures of knights and travellers, executed ...

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...