Antique Parchment Paper

Map of Moscow Engraved map of Moscow from 1805, published by the Frères Courtener bookstore. The Frenchman François Courtener arrived in Moscow in the 1770s and ran a bookstore and ...

Antique Thailand sutra bamboo/palm leave book, 1873. There are about 48 pages and are written on double sides with lots of writing. The following handwriting on the Lacquer reads: ...

This small portrait, from an important Florentine collection, (unframed 14x10 cm.) is signed and dated on the lower edge "Io(hannes) Baptista Scarlattius Rondinelli Fecit Anno 1754."...

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...

Early 20th century abstract tapa bark cloth from western Samoa with a royal coat of arms design. Hand-painted in deep brownish-black tones using traditional ‘o‘a sap blended with ch...

Early 20th century abstract tapa bark cloth from western Samoa with a royal coat of arms design. Hand-painted in deep brownish-black tones using traditional ‘o‘a sap blended with ch...

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...

Portrait of a young Russian or French girl executed in charcoal and gouache on paper. Harlamoff was most renowned for his masterful portraits of young girls of which this is a fine e...

A rare and historically significant ensemble of two framed 19th-century ecclesiastical documents, directly linked to the pontificate of Pope Pius IX and to Abbé H. Vernhet, a documen...

The clarity and ease of use of Vignola's treatise caused it to become in succeeding centuries the most published book in architectural history. This book was first published in 1562....

This is a large floor lamps with a 19th century highly decorative, sculptural base. The base features a twisted spiraling column with a rustic, weathered finish. The column is ador...

The only book published by the Doves Press by an American author. Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 1906. Small 4to, 9 1/4 x 6.5 in (235 x 166 mm). Pp. xiv, 132, xii; printed in black an...

Pencil on paper drawing after a late 18th century French neoclassical painting after a painting of Belisarius by Baron Francois Pasal Simon Gerard now hanging at the Getty Museum in ...

Antique Victorian Papier-Mâché wall shelve with Edelweiss Decoration A rare antique Papier-Mâché corner shelve with hand painted alpine landscape and edelweiss decoration. Manufactu...

Antique Victorian Papier-Mâché Wall Shelve with Japonizing Decoration A rare antique Papier-Mâché wall shelve with handpainted japonizing decoration featuring paintings of fishes an...

Original Victorian etching in period frame by Alphonse Legros of the artist Edward J Poynter.. Legros and Poynter were good friends with each other and James Mcneil Whistler was a m...

Red lacquered trunk adorned with gilt figural scenes depicting children at play and daily life activities. The decoration wraps around all sides, showing various vignettes with archi...

Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz Cover - Leather Pg 1 - inside cover, covered in silk Pg 2 - blank paper Pg 3 - document on parchment Pg 4 - document on parchment Pg 5 - document on parchm...

Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very good a...

extremely rare early 20th century world map made by Paravia Italia on illustrations by Guido Cora, one of the most important illustrators ever. Made of parchment-coated material, cas...

This black and white etching by American painter and print maker of the Hudson River School in New York: Thomas Moran, is a rare Klackner #53 of the catalogue raisonné, depicting "Th...

Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting an external and internal ear, made of painted papier-mâché and plaster, all placed on a base of fruit wood painted black. Mad...

The lamp is shown with an antique parchment-style paper shade, generously proportioned in relation to the ceramic base and giving the piece a particularly harmonious silhouette.

Portrait of Francisco de Reynoso y Baeza.   Secretary of Pope Pius V, abbot of Husillos and bishop of Córdoba. Francisci de Reynoso. Early 17th century. Small-format portrait from ...

A large hand written land indenture document England, 1810, framed. The beautifully hand written document mounted on board with a red velvet border and handwoven silk mat. The docume...

Sul cartoncino applicato nella cornice è riportata l'annotazione, a penna e in grafia Kurrent, "Urgroßvater Ludwig Fr(ei)h(e)r(r) von Keller" "Urgroßmutter Fr(ei)h(e)r(rin) von Kelle...

Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...

Presenting a stunning 19th century heavy brass floor lamp, gracefully set on a scrolled tripod base. This elegant lamp showcases intricate exterior design details, lending a touch of...

Presenting a very rare original etching by Alonzo C. Webb of the City of Chicago with a view of Downtown from circa 1930. A visual and historic recording of 'the Windy City's' his...

Presenting a very rare original etching by Alonzo C. Webb of the City of Chicago with a view of Downtown from 1930. This etching is in superb original condition. It is an origi...

A fine example of 1940's eclecticism, the art deco style is now finished, but the lines and taste to revise the previous styles, in this case the baroque, remained. Base in red franc...

French wooden casket, covered with colored and impressed paper with ancient processing system - Suitable for Your photos hanging around waiting to be fixed; or for other.. O/3319.

The massive scale of this papier mache bowl is unusual and spectacular. The color, stitching, and scale make this an object d’ art. Likely paper-bodied lacquerware, essentially pap...

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp with New Electrification. Period: 1920 - 1929 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Chrome-plated Steel Professionally cleaned chrome. Parchment s...

You will not be disappointed in this wonderfully hand painted piece by the world reknown William Morley. Retaining its original Gilded Age frame and in very nice condition. A waterco...

Pair of custom lamps made with a pair of 19th century hand carved Italian candlesticks wired into lamps and crowned with hand painted parchment shades. Newly wired for electricity an...

Elegant Louis XVI style set comprising a thermometer and a perpetual calendar attributed to F. Linke. Each consisting of a metal plaque, painted with floral motifs on a beige backgro...

A pair of custom lamps made with 19th century painted and parcel-gilt carved columns mounted into table lamps and crowned with hand painted parchment shades that coordinate perfectly...

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

A pair of custom lamps made with 19th century painted and parcel-gilt distressed carved columns mounted into table lamps and crowned with hand painted parchment shades that coordinat...

Forged iron floor lamp, early 1900s.  Beautiful wrought iron floor lamp with four supporting legs, fixed with steel rivets. The base that holds the lamp holder is made of turned wood...

Pair of Quebec turned and carved maple pricket candlesticks, on tripodal bases, later adapted to electricity and fitted with custom parchment shades.

This elegant table lamp stands on a white porcelain base with a stunning Chinoiserie motif. Two Old-World Chinese aristocrats are depicted conversing in front of an ornate horse-draw...

Originally a two-armed candlestick. Original, adjustable screen with aubusson insert. Converted to lamp with custom, hand-painted parchment shade.

In excellent condition. Very unusual. Hand painted with custom parchment shade, which is 7' in diameter.

A very handsome pair of Empire Period parcel gilt bronze 3 light candelabra of exceptional quality & fine proportions, having been converted to table lamps decades ago. Both show...

1890 Framed steel engraving Greco Roman scene by Bernard Picture Co. New York, New York. Marked Borghese on the reverse. O-506-335

Beautiful hand cut crystal lamp with hand painted parchment shade. Newly wired. On a double click "low" and "high." Most beautiful color of Lilac.

Hand wrought iron candlesticks converted into table lamps. Custom hand-painted parchment shade. Newly wired. Fine details throughout.

California Contemporary pair of Incised Black & White Table Lamps by P. Sanfillipo. Featuring an open hand carved organic modern White chalkware driftwood form, hand painted Black S...

This rare writing desk and matching chair showcase Carlo Bugatti’s imaginative, eccentric brilliance - a strikingly unconventional choice for bold interior curators and collectors wi...

Such a fine quality lamp was sufficiently impressive to be retailed by Tiffany. The adjustable lamp is boldly cast with scrolls and masks and raised on a circular and stepped foot....

Victorian Duplex oil lamp with porcelain hand-painted reservoir on brass base; later adapted to electricity.

Framed 1890 Steel Engraving Greco Roman scene sand clock by Bernard Picture Co. New York, New York. Marked Borghese on the reverse. O-505-335

18th century Silver leafed, carved wood handled urns converted to lamps. On new bases with custom parchment shades.

These 18th Century Italian Giltwood fragments have been converted to lamps. They have a custom hand-painted Chinoiserie shield shade that is 4" w x 5" high.

Exceptional gilt bronze and black marble base table lamp. Made by the famed maker F. Barbedienne the lamp was crafted from black squared marble base and gilt bronze in the Napoleon I...

Finely painted scenes of countryside and Napoleon. Signed by the artist. Beautiful jade green color with nicely detailed bronze mounts. Small dent on one of the base corners. Porcela...