Antique Sepia

A pair of large Italian Neoclassical drawings depicting scenes from the life of Julius Caesar, executed in sepia ink and wash with white gouache highlights on paper.

Though simple, the design is elegant and refined. The sepia photograph presents a distinguished gentleman, the paper signed in the bottom right with the photography studio’s details.

London: Benjamin White [& Walter Shropshire], 1775-1776. 3 volumes, 4to, 11 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches (290 x 228 mm); Vol. 1: [2], iv, [2] table, 112 pp, 68 sepia plates [2 plates are numbe...

This technique involved grounding the deceased's hair into a fine powder and mixing it with a binding medium (like gum arabic) to create a custom sepia pigment.The miniature is inscr...

Verlaine consequently appears to emerge from—or dissolve into—the warm sepia atmosphere surrounding him. A darker aquatint tone gathers around the lower body and right side, while th...

The necklace is held together by an exquisite and rare Georgian clasp dating from the 1780s, which takes for form of a hair-work and sepia pastoral scene. It shows a country cottage ...

The palette is dominated by earth tones—sepia, muted ochre, soft forest greens, and indigo gray sky washes.

Within it sits an oval paper mount framing a sepia portrait of a man dressed in the traditional attire of the period.

The exterior is wrapped in its original crimson cloth, featuring striking Art Nouveau botanical borders that epitomize Edwardian-era bookbinding. Inside, the sepia-toned pages exude ...

The glass‑covered panel holds a sepia photograph of a child, signed to the reverse by the photographic studio.

Beautifully printed in rich sepia tones, the photographs faithfully reproduce two of Thorvaldsen's most admired allegorical compositions, showcasing the sculptor's refined treatment ...

Executed in a beautifully balanced palette of soft sepia, warm ochre, muted beige and subtle terracotta, the tapestry has developed a gentle natural patina over time.

The illustration captures the refined craftsmanship of period French furniture, highlighting ornate carvings, scrolling forms, and plush upholstered elements in rich sepia tones. Pro...

Charming in its simplicity, the ‘Orchid’ pattern exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement philosophy of “Art for Arts Sake.” Transfer printed in sepia on a creamy white ground, cylindrica...

Wonderfully executed reminiscent of Zuber Wallpaper but with an artist's hand. Sepia Grisaille Cherubs with Faded Teal Blue Background.

Charming in its simplicity, the ‘Seine’ pattern exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement philosophy of “Art for Arts Sake.” Transfer printed in sepia on a creamy white ground, the jug has...

These darker, grounding motifs float elegantly against a time-softened field of warm beige and taupe, creating a sophisticated, sepia-toned effect that feels both deeply historic and...

A Gravure on copper etching colored in earthy sepia tones. At the top right, a cartouche with the inscription “Raise plan.

Executed with confident line work and delicate sepia washes, the artist has captured the relaxed pose and character of the sitter with remarkable economy and skill.

A charming late Georgian figure study depicting a standing man leaning casually against a wooden rail. Executed in sepia washes with confident, economical line work, the artist has c...

This sepia-toned etching depicts a serene pastoral landscape, with a majestic mountain dominating the background while lush trees frame the foreground.

Pen and ink in sepia and watercolor on board, 7 x 11 1/2 (178 x 293 mm), the full sheet.

Executed in pen and ink with sepia watercolour wash, the drawing captures the energy and elegance of both horse and rider through confident, fluid linework and expressive brushwork.

Vase "Cariatides" made in glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1920. Molded signature on bottom and engraved control signature.

Within, a bold band of bright yellow enamel encircles the central well, hand-painted in dark sepia with an undulating laurel-leaf garland and framed by fine black line-and-dot bands.

The exterior bears two large figural reserves depicting mandarins, elegant ladies and children gathered upon garden terraces and balustraded riverside settings, reserved upon a dense...

Ink and wash in sepia on cream laid paper laid down to board, 5 5/8 x 9 1/16 inches (143 x 301 mm), the full sheet.

Pen and sepia ink wash on cream laid paper, 4 1/8 x 6 3/16 inches (103 x 152 mm).

Drawn in pen and ink with delicate sepia watercolour washes, the composition captures the energy and movement of galloping horses and animated military figures, one raising a curved ...

Condition: London, The Guildhall (sepia/off-white/blue/pink) - Discoloration right edge.__- Stradford-on-Avon, The Shakespeare's school (sepia /offwhite /blue /green /pink) - Both ...

Dial: Silvered, applied gold Arabic Breguet numerals, outer minute track with gilt dot markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, signed Movado. original and untouched, warmed to sepia Plea...

Executed in pen and ink with sepia watercolour wash, the drawing captures the character and costume of the figures with confident, economical linework and lively observation.

English School, 19th century c1850. Graphite and wash in sepia and brown ink on two sheets of heavyweight wove paper, 10 1/4 x 7 inches, (260 x 178 mm), the full sheet.

Turner designed and etched the plate himself, and the sepia gradations of tone were added through mezzotint by Charles Turner (1773-1857).

Pen and brown ink drawing, with sepia and gray wash highlights, portraying a hunchbacked man wearing a long coat.

FIRST EDITION. 4to, 11 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches (290 x 228 mm); title, [4], 119, [1] index of manuscripts, [4] catalogue of plates; 24 pp. supplement; 72 engraved sepia plates. Contemporar...

Inside the frame is a sepia portrait of two young girls. The frame embodies the expressive craftsmanship of the era, balancing sentiment with ornament.

Aquatint with engraving printed in sepia on cream wove paper with a partial 1805 watermark, 6 x 9 1/2 (153 x 242 mm); sheet 10 3/8 x 14 1/8 inches (264 x 360 mm), full margins.

The vibrant decoration reflects the aesthetics of traditional Chinese enamel painting, with a palette of iron red, copper green, yellow, and sepia tones, characteristic of Famille Ve...

The center & conforming border feature gilded sepia ground flowers with famille rose vines & dotted rose & blue flowers.

Executed with delicacy and considerable decorative charm, the composition captures the romantic sensibilities of the Georgian period, with warm sepia and soft earth tones lending the...

A team photograph of a military hockey team in India, 1919 - 1920. The sepia team photo is mounted on the official Cambridge photographers mount 'Charles B.

Each plate is meticulously painted with a dense, asymmetrical composition of oversized, overlapping tropical foliage rendered in a vibrant palette of chartreuse green, deep iron-red,...

Turner designed and etched the plate after his original painting of the same subject. The sepia gradations of tone were added through mezzotint by Charles Turner (1773-1857).

Cream & white with cobalt highlighted handles & sepia borders. Pattern 1485. Impressed mark. Light staining & crazing; a few small nibbles en verso. 11 1/2" x 9 1/8" x 2".

Executed with delicacy and considerable decorative appeal, the composition combines portraiture with idyllic landscape in a manner highly characteristic of late 18th century English ...

A rare and historically significant sepia-toned photograph by noted American photographer and explorer Frederick Monsen (1865–1940), depicting Mojave children along the Rio Colorado ...

The photograph features a delicate sepia-toned finish and bears the authentic studio mark of "Blackmon," showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of early professional portraiture.

European School, 17th century Ink and wash in black, sepia and grayish brown ink with white heightening on wove paper, 12 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (311 x 248 mm), the full sheet.

Struck by the renowned Suffolk Engraving Company on premium, heavy handmade Dutch Van Gelder paper, the oil-based sepia ink is physically pressed into the cotton fibers.

The muted color palette—sepia, cream, and soft blue-grey—reinforces the poster’s understated sophistication, distinguishing it from the more flamboyant Art Nouveau posters of the pre...

The vases are beautifully hand painted with continuous landscape scenes in warm sepia tones, depicting coastal views with sailboats, rocky shores, and windswept trees reminiscent of ...

Lithographs (about 2000 altogether), watercolours, sepia drawings, numerous oil sketches, and a few etchings followed one another rapidly.

In this unique perspective typical of Prout, the subject is of a tight, almost obscured angle. The warm sepia tones of the setting sun cascade downwards through the painting.

This authentic antique Turkmen Ersari rug showcases the classic "elephant foot" or Gull design, rendered in a sophisticated, muted palette of sepia, chocolate, and sand. Hand-knotted...

To look into this mirror is to engage with history itself; it captures light with a soft, poetic hue, transforming the contemporary environment into a sepia-toned memory. This is not...

Printed in one color from one copper plate: dark sepia. The female subject is possibly Dresden artist Paula Kohlschütter (German, 1851-1932).

Layers of warm ochres, soft sepias and muted greys evoke the distinctive haze of the Thames, while swift, energetic brushwork captures the play of light across the water and the indu...

Rene Lalique clear & frosted, sepia stained glass perfume bottle. 'Ambre Antique' design.

With two frontispieces, 8 introductory plates & 143 further numbered plates, all engraved & printed in sepia ink. Contemporary light brown calf, gilt rules and corner embellishments ...