Antique Stills

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that...

Tiffany Vase Designs Group of Three Porcelain Vase designs. Paris, [1920’s]. Group of three original watercolour designs on paper, with marginal stamps “Planche d’aquarelle” with...

Tiffany Vase Designs Group of Three Porcelain Vase designs. Paris, [1920’s]. Group of three original watercolour designs on paper, with marginal stamps “Planche d’aquarelle” with ...

A dainty watercolour study of primula auricula flowers, often known as auricula, mountain cowslip, or bear's ear. Presented in a slim black frame. Unsigned. On paper.

A fine early 19th century botanical study depicting a stunning array of flowers rendered in exquisite detail. Initialled 'J.C' and dated to the lower margin. Well presented in a wood...

A beautiful watercolour composition by Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844) depicting a vase brimming with a vibrant assortment of flowers. Float mounted in a vintage wooden frame....

English School, late 19th century botanical study - Morning Glory. Presented in a glazed oval frame. Signed and dated to the lower edge. On paper.

Here are four rare and historically important watercolor drawings on paper of St. Croix. Painted in a topographical style by L.J.Harboe, effectively transporting us to a time and pla...

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A stunning early to mid-20th century still life study of blue irises on a windowsill.

He took a job with an importer of Brazilian coffee, but still found time from 1892 to attend evening courses in drawing and composition at the local college of fine arts under Charle...

A delightfully vibrant early 19th-century botanical study by the artist Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844) depicting 'Tradescantia Ohiensis', commonly known as 'Bluejacket'. Unsi...

A finely detailed watercolour study of a dead robin in a snowy landscape. An exhibition label to the reverse reveals that this painting - as well as another by the same artist of a s...

A delightfully vibrant early 19th century botanical study by the artist Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844) depicting 'Diplacus Aurantiacus', commonly known as 'Bush Monkey Flower...

A detailed watercolour study featuring a dead bird alongside berries and a grasshopper. Though morbid in subject, dead birds have a long and rich history in Western Art History. The ...

A finely detailed watercolour study of a dead sparrow. This painting - as well as another by the same artist of a robin, also listed on our website (sr717) - was exhibited at the Lon...

A delicate watercolour study of two carnations. Signed "Ms Taylor" in graphite to the lower left. Well presented in a pale wooden frame. On paper.

A delightful floral study by Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844), including a rose of Sharon, a marigold, a dahlia, and a Georgia blue. Well presented in a wooden frame with a gil...

A delightful floral study by Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844) including an anemone and a rose, as well as several other small flowers. Faint preliminary sketches are visible in...

A sensitive early 19th century botanical study by the artist Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844) depicting a full stem of Daphne Sericea. Unsigned. Beautifully presented in a thin...

Unknown Artist (American, nineteenth century) Shells and Seaweed Watercolor on paper, 6 x 8 inches FRAMED: 11 x 13 inches

Signed lower right, 'Olga' for Her Imperial Highness, Olga Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia (Russian, 1882-1960) and painted circa 1925. Provenance: Formerly in the collection o...

A lovely and curious composition, circa 1780. Ink and wash on tissue thin Japon paper, adhered to period cream laid paper, 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches (132 x 84 mm), the full sheet. With ...

Signed and dated to the lower left. On paper laid to card .

An original 19th-century botanical study from 'Köhler's Medicinal Plants', a German herbal published in the later half of the century. Unsigned. Inscribed to the lower margin. Well p...

An original 19th-century botanical study from 'Köhler's Medicinal Plants', a German herbal published in the later half of the century. Unsigned. Inscribed to the lower margin. Well p...

Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, indistinctly signed lower corner. Title: botannical study of two apples with a branch next to them. Medium: watercolour drawing on pap...

Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, circa 1860's. Title: Isabella Grapes on the vine. Interesting inscription telling the history of the drawing and how the orig...

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) set of 2 watercolour on paper, unframed top painting : 6 x 4.5 inches, signed bottom right bottom painting: 5 ...

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) Set of 2 Watercolour on paper, unframed Leftpainting : 5 x 7 inches, signed bottom right bottom painting: 5.5 ...

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) Set of 2 Watercolour on paper, unframed Measures: Left painting : 5.75 x 5 inches, signed bottom left Right pa...

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) set of 2 Top watercolour on paper, unframed Bottom watercolour on board, unframed Top painting : 5 x 7 inches,...

"Flowers" by Marie-Amelie Chautard-Carreau (French, 19th/20th century) signed bottom right watercolour on paper, unframed painting: 5.5 x 8 inches The work is signed to the lower c...