"The Baker" in the Encyclopedia by Diderot et D'Alembert.
By Denis Diderot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A part of the famous "Encyclopedia " in the world, in French language, with one illustrated plate and one describing page.
Paper
Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Published in Weimar in 1805, this plate is part of Bertuch’s 12-volume encyclopedia, celebrated for its visual appeal and scientific accuracy.
Paper
Eared Jellyfish: Detailed Engraving from Bertuch's Children's Encyclopedia, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This elegant jellyfish, with its distinctive radial symmetry and translucent bell, is meticulously depicted, showcasing the graceful undulations of its tentacles and the iconic horse...
Paper
Anemone Print in Wooden Frame, from Antiquarian Encyclopedia, Botanical Prints
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautifully framed page from an antiquarian encyclopedia from Germany, depicting Anemones. Frame: Oak wood Dimensions: 32 x 24 x 3 cm Date published: Turn of the century (around 190...
Lithograph
Tables of Sciences and Liberal Arts by Diderot et D'Alembert, 1773 about
By Denis Diderot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A parte of the most famous Encyclopedia in the world, in French lamguage, with 11 illustrated plates and two describing pages. the first publication was in 1751: an annotated diction...
Paper
$683 / item
St 6 Tappezzerie
By Denis Diderot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A part of the most famous Encyclopedia in the world, in French language, Nr. 2 pages describing the illustrated plates.
Paper
"Paumier" = TENNIS Engravings by Diderot et D'Alembert , 1762
By Denis Diderot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A part of the most famous encyclopedia in the world, in French language. nr. 2 pages describing the illustrated plates. nr. 9 pages entirely filled by an illustration.
Paper
The art of making carpets in the Turkish style.
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The art of making carpets in the Turkish style - A part of the most famous Encyclopedia in the world, in French language. nr. 2 pages describing the illustrated plates. nr. 8 pages e...
Paper
$169Sale Price / set|50% Off
Books - Antiques - Set of 5 books
Located in Porto, PT
A visual guide to identification, dating and authentication. - Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiquities - Illustrated History of Antiquities
Paper
$1,807 / item
Riding School and Horseback Riding
By Denis Diderot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The second publication was in 1772. It's a vast encyclopedia published in French by a large group of intellectuals under the direction of Denis Diderot and with the collaboration of ...
Paper
Siphonophores after Ernst Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Antique Plate of Enamel Work, Russian Cloisonne and Renaissance, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique plate was printed in color by the Bibliographisches Institut for Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, publi...
Paper
Three Chameleons Catching an Insect, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
New House Plants, Orchids and the First African Violet, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Exotic Cicadas and Lanternflies, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Antique Chromolithograph of Gemstones, Tourmaline and Beryl, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Eleven Hummingbirds, Decorative Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Darwinism, Variation and Adaptation, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Showy Bracts and False Flowers, Antique Meyers Botanical Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Rabbit Breeds, Wild and Lop Eared, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Garden Flowers Beside Their Wild Parents, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
German Birds of Prey, Falcons and Hawks, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Ten Parrots, Macaw, Cockatoo and Kakapo, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Ten Orchids on a Tropical Tree Trunk, Antique Meyers Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Twenty Three Flowering Cacti, Antique Meyers Chromolithograph, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Birds of Paradise, Decorative Antique Meyers Chromolithograph, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Peoples of Australia and Oceania, Antique Ethnographic Plate, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
That is why a Meyers plate holds its color so well after more than a century and why the fine lettering is still crisp. Encyclopedia plates of this quality are collected now for exa...
Paper
Original Antique Print of Hydromys Species, a Genus of Semiaquatic Rodents
Located in Langweer, NL
Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural ...
Paper
Antique View of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Meyer opera...
Paper
Rare Old Print of Stenography, Fabicius' Reply to Pyrrhus and St. Paul, c.1810
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W.
Paper
Antique War Map of the Region of Mons 'Bergen', Belgium, circa 1810
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W.
Paper
Rare Antique Engraving of Stenography Incl The Lords Prayer, c.1810
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Encyclopedia Britannica'. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by W.
Paper
Australian and African Fauna, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
European and Exotic Beetles at Life Size, Pair of Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Palms, Ferns and Foliage House Plants, Pair of Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Historic and Art Nouveau Ceramics, Pair of Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Water Plants, Temperate and Tropical, Pair of Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Native and Exotic Cage Birds, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Garden Pests, Moths and Beetles, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Sea Life by Merculiano, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Eggs of European Birds, Pair of Antique Oology Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Greek Vases, Pair of Antique Meyers Chromolithographs, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Heraldry and the Arms of Prussia and Austria, Set of Three, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
All three come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut betwee...
Paper
Butterflies Changed by Heat and Cold, Pair by Flanderky, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Cattle, Poultry and Pigeon Breeds, Set of Three Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
All three come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut betwee...
Paper
Tropical Rainforest and Shore, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Garden Flowers and Ornamentals, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Poisonous Plants, Pair of Antique Meyers Botanical Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Flowering House Plants, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Epiphytes and Climbing Plants, Pair of Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Grapes and Pears, Pair of Antique Meyers Pomology Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Carnivorous Plants and Carrion Flowers, Pair of Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
German and Southern European Folk Costume, Pair of Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase, Pois De Senteur, Sweet Pea Decor, France, Ca 1900
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: Daum Frères / Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating: 1900-1905 Dimensions: Height: 11,8 cm / 4.64 in Diameter: 6,5 cm / 2.55 in Bibliographie: Carol...
Glass
Art Nouveau Ceramic Centerpiece With Three Putti by Michael Powolny Vienna, 1919
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured by Gmunden Ceramics Ceramics, bright earthenware, glossy finish, multicolored hand-painting Designed circa 1910, made circa 1919 Marks: KG+flower - Keramik Gmunden /= ...
Ceramic
Antique Climate Map of Europe, Isotherms and Warmth after Hann, 1916
Located in Langweer, NL
The atlas was the physical geography companion to Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the great German encyclopedia of the period, and it was assembled from the best specialist sou...
Paper
Ornament from Antiquity to the Rococo, Set of Four Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
All four come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between...
Paper
Military Uniforms by Richard Knotel, Set of Three Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
All three come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut betwee...
Paper
Desert and Steppe Plants, Pair of Antique Meyers Plates, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Both come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut between 190...
Paper
Stained Glass, Historic Glass and Art Glazes, Set of Three, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
All three come from Meyers Grosses Konversations-Lexikon, the sixth edition of the great German encyclopedia, published in Leipzig and Vienna by the Bibliographisches Institut betwee...
Paper
Leather Bound Set Encyclopedia Britannica 25 Volumes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fabulous set of 25 volumes early English large leather bound Encyclopedia Britannica beautifully . Rare to find a large complete set of these early books.
Leather, Paper
Unavailable
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 0.25 in
Six Framed Food Related Lithographs; "The Grocer's Encyclopedia" by Artemas Ward
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The encyclopedia has 12 pages on cheese, 20 on wine, 16 on tea, 7 on oysters.
Paper
Unavailable
H 9.26 in W 12.6 in D 0.6 in
19th Century Framed Antique Engravings of Natural History Animals
Located in Gloucestershire, UK
The prints are from this encyclopedia series are over 120 years old. The animals featured are a polar bear, rhinoceros, elephant and a walrus.
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H 8.08 in W 11.03 in
Plate CCXXXV, captioned: A keyed map of the parts of a sailboat [...].
By C.J. de Huyser
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
In Japan the encyclopedia became also one of the most used Rangaku books.
Engraving, Etching
Vaslav Nijinsky as Siegfried in Swan Lake.
By George Barbier
Located in London, London
(Cohen: The International Encyclopedia of Dance Vol. 4, pp. 646-648). Chromolithograph, mounted, minor spotting to margin; (image size: 24.9 x 19 cm, mounted size: 40.9 x 37.9 cm).
Lithograph
Nijinsky in Cleopatre.
By George Barbier
Located in London, London
(Cohen: The International Encyclopedia of Dance Vol. 4, pp. 646-648). Chromolithograph, mounted, very minor spotting to margin; (image size 25 x 23 cm, mounted size 40.9 x 37.9).
Lithograph
Nijinsky as 'the poet' in Les Sylphides.
By George Barbier
Located in London, London
(Cohen: The International Encyclopedia of Dance Vol. 4, pp. 646-648). Chromolitohraph, mounted, very minor spotting to margin; (image size 23.4 x 17.3 cm, mounted size 40.9 x 37.9 c...
Lithograph
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H 8.47 in W 4.93 in
plate XCIV, captioned: 1. Geoctrojeerde Globen [...].
By C.J. de Huyser
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
In Japan the encyclopedia became also one of the most used Rangaku books.
Engraving, Etching
Bradypus (Three-toed Sloth)
By John Wilkes
Located in Florham Park, NJ
There was nothing to indicate a naturalistic or scenic surrounding for the subjects. In his 'encyclopedia', Wilkes pictures many different animals; each the charming results of im...
Engraving, Watercolor
Asterias (Starfish)
By John Wilkes
Located in Florham Park, NJ
There was nothing to indicate a naturalistic or scenic surrounding for the subjects. In his 'encyclopedia', Wilkes pictures many different animals; each the charming results of im...
Engraving, Watercolor
Canis (Wolf & Hyena)
By John Wilkes
Located in Florham Park, NJ
There was nothing to indicate a naturalistic or scenic surrounding for the subjects. In his 'encyclopedia', Wilkes pictures many different animals; each the charming results of im...
Engraving
Simia (Monkies)
By John Wilkes
Located in Florham Park, NJ
There was nothing to indicate a naturalistic or scenic surrounding for the subjects. In his 'encyclopedia', Wilkes pictures many different animals; each the charming results of im...
Engraving
Sukotyro Sus (Warthog)
By John Wilkes
Located in Florham Park, NJ
There was nothing to indicate a naturalistic or scenic surrounding for the subjects. In his 'encyclopedia', Wilkes pictures many different animals; each the charming results of im...
Engraving
Unavailable
H 17.92 in Dm 5.52 in
'Girl with Riding Crop, Easy Rider', Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Bern, CH
.: Volume IV, Abage Encyclopedia: Bronzes sculptors & founders, 1800-1930 by Harold Berman, Page 1032, plate 4019 'Easy Rider'.
Bronze
Fine Bronze Sculpture of a Little Elf, German Artist
By Bruno Friedrich Emil Kruse
Located in Eltville, DE
He is listed in many art encyclopedias.
Bronze
6 Set of 3 framed engravings of Diderot D'Alembert
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
French engravings about french craftmen with descriptions of their work and tools,ordered by Louis XV to Diderot d'Alembert for the Encyclopedia. Hand made red marble paper,beige an...
Paper, Wood
Unavailable
H 20.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Regency Period Figured Rosewood Canterbury, English, circa 1820
By John Claudius Loudon
Located in New York, NY
This Canterbury was designed by John Loudon, circa 1820 and published in his "Encyclopedia of Cottage, Farm & Villa Architecture & Furniture," which was not publiched until 1835.
Brass
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H 24.61 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Extraordinary Bhuj Axe in Gold and Steel with Inlaid Silver Decoration
Located in Madrid, ES
The World Encyclopedia of knives, daggers and bayonets. Anness publishing.
Gold, Silver, Steel
Pl. IX Manege (Horsemanship)
By Denis Diderot
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Engravings with later hand-color. 28 Volumes. 10” x 15” unframed. Diderot’s Encyclopedia, as it became commonly known, is a compendium of great achievements from the Age of En...
Engraving
Chaudronnier Grossier.
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
Peintre en Batimens.
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
![Salines [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1516023137146/cb1456a_master.jpg?width=240)
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Salines [...].
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
Serrurerie.
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
Sucrerie.
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
Tabac.
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
West Indies, 1606
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Houston, TX
He also introduced the term atlas for a collection of maps (Encyclopedia of Britannica).
Orfevre Grossier.
By Robert Benard
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Made by Robert Benard after Diderot and d'Alembert.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon
By François-Louis Godon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Examples of this similar, but different clock can be seen in: - the Congnacq-Jay Museum in Paris - the Victoria and Albert Museum in London (illustrated in Tardy, ‘La Pendule Franc...
Bronze
Partridge (Bird)
By Louis Prang
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Wood Chromolithograph Louis Prang, Publisher Boston, Massachusetts 1885 9” x 12.5” An all-encompassing work, Wood’s encyclopedia illustrated birds and animals from around the world.
Lithograph
Partridge (Bird)
By Louis Prang
Located in Florham Park, NJ
Wood Chromolithograph Louis Prang, Publisher Boston, Massachusetts 1885 9” x 12.5” An all-encompassing work, Wood’s encyclopedia illustrated birds and animals from around the world.
Lithograph
Exceptional Pair of Georgian Mahogany Torcheres, circa 1755
Located in New York, NY
All supported on slender turned and carved column supports and ending in graceful tripod cabriole legs and pad feet. See: "An Encyclopedia of English Furniture" by O. Brackett, page...
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H 66 in W 80 in D 1.25 in
Set of 24 Engravings by Richard Blome Framed in Pair of Regency Screens
By Richard Blome
Located in Charleston, SC
The etchings are from "BLOME, Richard (1635-1705): The Gentlemans Recreation. ... An Encyclopedia of the Arts and Sciences ... [and] Horsemanship, Hawking, Hunting, Fowling, Fishing ...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paper
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H 29 in W 61 in D 42 in
Sheraton Cherry Inlaid Banquet Table of Small Scale with Rope-Tuned Legs, 1815
Located in Providence, RI
This table was illustrated and featured in American Antiques: The Antique Encyclopedia, Norman Hudson (see scan below).
Cherry
Acoma
By Harold Harrington Betts
Located in Graton, CA
Sources include: Peggy and Harold Samuels, Encyclopedia of Artists of the American West Peter Falk, Who Was Who in American Art
Oil
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H 15.16 in W 26.78 in
Plate II: 'Marine, dessein d'une galere a la Rame nommee la Reale.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in
Horlogerie. Complete set of 63 engravings.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.34 in W 19.69 in
Plate XXXII - XXXIII: 'Charpente, Moulin a Eau sur Bateau.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Wood Hauler, Laguna Pueblo
By Raphael Lillywhite
Located in Graton, CA
Source: Peggy and Harold Samuels, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Artists of the American West
Oil
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 10.04 in
Lutherie, Ouvrages et Outils - Plate 18: Luthier, Workshop, Musical instrument.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Anonymous engraving. Author: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Art Deco Vase by Le Verre Francais-Schneider
By Charles Schneider, Le Verre Francais
Located in Coral Gables, FL
(Excerpt taken from the Glass Encyclopedia).
Art Glass
Map of Venice
By Henri-Abraham Chatelain
Located in New York, NY
First published in 1705, Chatelain's Atlas Historique was part of an immense seven-volume encyclopedia. Although the main focus of the text was geography, the work also included a we...
Engraving
Arizona Indians
By Harold Harrington Betts
Located in Graton, CA
Sources include: Peggy and Harold Samuels, Encyclopedia of Artists of the American West Peter Falk, Who Was Who in American Art
Oil
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in
Lutherie, Instruments anciens, et modernes, de Percussion.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in
Lutherie, Instruments a vent; Musette, Cornemuse.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in
Lutherie, Instrumens qu'on fait parler avec une Roue.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 17.38 in W 18.5 in D 4.5 in
Just Andersen, Denmark Pair of Five-Branch Art Deco Candelabra, circa 1925
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Første Bind (Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1979) p. 199. The Design Encyclopedia. Mel Byars (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994) p. 23.
Lutherie, Instruments qui se touchent avec l'archet.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Anonymous engraving. Author: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 20.08 in
Mineralogie. Filons et travaux des Mines - Histoire Naturelle.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 16.74 in W 10.24 in
Mineralogie, coupe d'une mine.
By J.A. Defehrt and Bonaventure Benoit-Louis Prevost
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The impact of this encyclopedia was enormous. Artists and Engravers: Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 11.25 in W 9.43 in D 1.2 in
Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925 Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Encyclopedie des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes’ (Encyclopedia of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in the twentieth century) complete set of 12 original books, the fir...
Paper
Unavailable
H 31 in W 42 in D 4 in
19th Century Painting of Windsor Castle by William Richardson Tyler
By William Richardson Tyler 1
Located in Alexandria, VA
Creps, Bob, "Biographical Encyclopedia of American Painters, Sculptors &Engravers of the U.S."
Canvas
Water under the Bridge
By Louis Kinney Harlow
Located in Graton, CA
Sources: Who Was Who in American Art, 1999, page 1461; Davenport's Art Reference, 2006/2007Edition, page 956; Mantle Fielding, 1986, page 375; Mallett Supplement, page 117; Dealer's...
Watercolor
Unavailable
H 86.23 in W 40.16 in D 18.31 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Secretaire Cabinet
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
In addition, a bookcase in the Vicoria & Albert Museum, which is also related to a design in Sheraton’s ‘Cabinet-Maker, Upholsterer and General Artist’s Encyclopedia’, 1806, has the ...
Ormolu
Still Life With Grapes
By Elizabeth Borglum
Located in Hudson, NY
Sources include: Phil Kovinick, Marian Yoshiki Kovinick, An Encyclopedia of Women Artists of the American West
Oil
Unavailable
H 11 in W 15.25 in
Milky Lake, Alps by Gustavus Frankenstein (1827-1893, German American)
Located in New York, NY
Historical collections of Ohio in two volumes. An encyclopedia of the state. Cincinnati: Published by the State of Ohio.
Oil
Unavailable
H 18 in W 30 in
Roadway About 1 1/2 Miles North of Bolinas California
By James Everett Stuart
Located in Graton, CA
Source: Edan Hughes, ARTISTS IN CALIFORNIA Peter Hassrick, DRAWN TO YELLOWSTONE Peggy and Harold Samuels, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARTISTS OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Oil
Unavailable
H 27 in W 13 in D 6 in
19th Century sculpture of Female Nude in Bronze, titled "La Chanson"
By Félix Charpentier
Located in Washington, DC
The sculpture identified as La Jeunesse (Youth) in the encyclopedias by Kjellberg and Berman is also identified as La Chanson (The Song) by numerous websites including the one mainta...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 6 in W 10 in
Autumn on the Black Brook, 1876 by Kate W. Newhall (1840-1917, American)
Located in New York, NY
Kovinick, Phil and Marian Yoshiki-Kovinick. An Encyclopedia of Women Artists of the American West. Austin: University of Texas Press, Austin, 1998.
Canvas, Oil
Southwest Plains Oil Painting by Ben Shahn,
By Ben Shahn
Located in Graton, CA
Sources: Who Was Who In American Art Encyclopedia of World Biography Other Internet Sites
Oil
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 3.15 in
18th Century French Painting Portrait of a Noblewoman Francoise De Troi, 1700s
Located in Torino, Torino
Together with Franco Monetti, in numerous volumes and essays in Italian, English, French and Hungarian, he offered important documentary and historical-artistic discoveries on intern...
Canvas
Antique Animal Print of various Insects 'Moth, Caterpillar', 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Das Buch der Welt‘ by Carl Hoffmann. Published in Stuttgart, 1847. Lithographs by Engelhorn and Hochdanz.
Paper
$180
H 13.23 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in
Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print from Oken’s Naturgeschichte Description: This striking antique hand-colored lithograph, tit...
Paper
$1,850
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Framed eighteenth century botanical engraving in a decalcomania frame.
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Richmond, GB
From a wonderful selection of hand-coloured mezzotint engravings from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739, presented in a hand- made parcel-gilt, ebonised and decalcomania frame. So...
Handmade Paper, Engraving, Mezzotint
$1,850
H 20 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Framed eighteenth century botanical engraving in a decalcomania frame.
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Richmond, GB
From a wonderful selection of hand-coloured mezzotint engravings from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739, presented in a hand- made parcel-gilt, ebonised and decalcomania frame. So...
Handmade Paper, Engraving, Mezzotint
$158
H 7.68 in W 9.26 in D 0.01 in
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various starfish and other echinoderms, emphasizing...
Paper
$1,850
H 20 in W 14.5 in
Johann Weinmann: c18th Botanical Engravings in Decalcomania Frames
By Johann Weinmann
Located in Richmond, GB
A wonderful selection of hand-coloured mezzotint engravings from: ""Phytanthoza Iconographia"", c1739, presented in hand- made parcel-gilt, ebonised and decalcomania frames. Joha...
Watercolor, Mezzotint
$186 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Japanese Sea Life "Jellyfishes", 1 of 6
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Jellyfishs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series This marine style print is available in 6 different natural representations to create a br...
Paper
$1,020
H 24 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Watercolor Botanical Illustration for a Hortus Botanicus
Located in South Paris, ME
This superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled Hortus Botanicus which illustrated plants according to the Linnaean system and Willdenow’s revisions. The manu...
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. XXXV' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXXV: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows medical instruments / devices for childbirth like a forceps. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Publis...
Paper
Pair of Original Antique Prints of Corals, C.1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of corals Copper-plate engravings Drawn and engraved by A.Bell Published C.1790 Unframed. Free shipping.
Paper
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. IX' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate IX: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical / medical instruments relating to the surgery of the waist. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. ...
Paper
$333
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 0.02 in
Antique Medical Print 'Seconde Pl. XIV' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
"Plate XIV seconde: 'Chirurgie'" is a historical illustration from the 'Encyclopédie' by D. Diderot, which provides a visual guide to the lower abdominal area known as the hypogastri...
Paper
$507
H 18 in W 13 in
Fine 19th Botanical Watercolour Of A Wood Anemone Flower In Wooden Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wood Anemone English School, 19th century Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, glass covering Size: 18 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, England. Condition: The drawing ...
Watercolor
$279
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in
Exotic Butterflies and Saturniid Moth, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique butterfly print shows three exotic butterflies and a large saturniid moth with bold eye spots, on an original hand coloured plate from the Vienna edition of Bertuch's Bi...
Paper
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. XXV' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXV: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments relating to the eyes and teeth. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published circa...
Paper
Vintage Chelsea House Botanical Floral Print in Wood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Chelsea House botanical floral print beautifully combines timeless botanical illustration with classic decorative craftsmanship. Showcasing a vibrant study of blooming h...
Gold Plate
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c. 1910 Leaded glass, Patinated bronze Height: 21.5 Inches X 16 Inches Diameter (55 × 4...
Bronze
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 24.5 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Indianapolis Mfg Co Wicker Rattan Portrait Chair 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian portrait chair by the Indianapolis manufacturing company. Made of wicker and rattan featuring serpentine form with high reticulated / scrolled crest, harp shaped b...
Wicker
$2,932Sale Price|39% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm
Glass, Wood
$6,748Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 45 in D 0.5 in
Antique Flemish Tapestry Verdure Bird Wool & Silk 115cmx168cm Green 4x6 C.1880
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Antique Flemish Tapestry in Wool & Silk. It has a scenery with bird design & a fountain on a verdure surroundings. This exquisite piece exhibits amazing...
Wool, Silk
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...
Glass
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull
Located in London, GB
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This...
Pine
Tiffany Studios New York "Seven-light Lily” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze "Seven Light Lily" table lamp, features seven golden iridescent Favrile glass "Lily" shades on individual gilt bronze stems extending u...
Bronze
$6,400
H 2 in W 6 in D 2.6 in
Antique 24 Karat Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Brooch Cesare Tombini 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful antique 24 karat gold Egyptian Revival brooch set with an ancient 1500 B.C.E Egyptian faience pottery scarab, by the famous 19th century Italian jeweler Cesare Tombini, c...
Gold
$17,000
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 10 in
Tiffany Studios Twelve Light Lily Lamp, A marriage of Antique & Contemporary Ele
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
A beautiful combination of Antique & Contemporary Art Nouveau style lighting
Bronze
$17,555 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
$17,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 113 in W 99 in D 0.25 in
Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9
Located in New York, NY
This antique French Aubusson tapestry features a vivid biblical depiction of Isaac, set within lush landscapes and executed in wool and silk. Its elegant coloration, craftsmanship, a...
Wool, Silk
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder An unusual hand carved pine hanging candle holder in the form of a memento mori religious artefact. This exa...
Pine
English Wedgwood Porcelain Maidens Wall Plaque
By Wedgewood
Located in Queens, NY
English Wedgwood (19th Century) rectangular horizontal green and white porcelain wall plaque with 6 maidens. Visable crack in the center of plaque
Jasperware Wedgwood Blue & White Trinket Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Timeless and iconic, Wedgwood’s Jasperware trinket boxes are miniature works of art that blend classical beauty with everyday function. First developed in the 18th century by Josiah ...
Ceramic
Jasperware Wedgewood Heart-Shaped Trinket Blue & White Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Timeless and iconic, Wedgwood’s Jasperware trinket boxes are miniature works of art that blend classical beauty with everyday function. First developed in the 18th century by Josiah ...
Ceramic