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'River Landscape' by Ludwig Knaus; Framed 22" x 20.5" Oil on Board, 19th Century
'River Landscape' by Ludwig Knaus; Framed 22" x 20.5" Oil on Board, 19th Century

'River Landscape' by Ludwig Knaus; Framed 22" x 20.5" Oil on Board, 19th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Knaus portrays sunlight and shade through use of cool and warm tones, and the open sky that is not visible to the viewer through the branches appears in the reflective water.

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Board

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, circa 1835
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, circa 1835

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire with Hidden Compartement, circa 1835

Located in Greven, DE

The rear mirrors are fitted with vertical grooves, so that the viewer’s gaze is diverted from the fact that the mirror is in two parts.

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Viewer

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Japanese Antique Wooden Door / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Door / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Door / Wall Decoration / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

These delicate and richly textured straw fibers create a contrast with the heavy, rustic wood, captivating viewers with their unique organic motif. Designed to be installed as a wal...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Viewer

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Oil - Gentleman in Silk Necktie
Early 19th Century Oil - Gentleman in Silk Necktie

Early 19th Century Oil - Gentleman in Silk Necktie

Located in Corsham, GB

This accomplished early 19th century portrait depicts a refined gentleman in a silk necktie, his steady, direct gaze engaging the viewer as he stands before a sweeping red curtain th...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The symmetrical layout creates a sense of visual rhythm and balance, drawing the viewer's eye across the expanse of the carpet. The border composition is equally refined, with multi...

Category

Early 20th Century Tabriz Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

Sitting Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron Glass Eyes, American Folk Art
Sitting Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron Glass Eyes, American Folk Art

Sitting Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron Glass Eyes, American Folk Art

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and its tail curled around its paws, looking over its shoulder directly on the viewer. Cat's fur is ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Viewer

Materials

Iron

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Allover Geometric Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Allover Geometric Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Allover Geometric Cream Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The small-scale repeating design creates a shimmering, almost textural effect that draws the viewer into its intricacy. Framing the field is a beautifully balanced border system, wh...

Category

Early 1900s Malayer Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

1889 Jules Chéret Grand Concert Russe Exposition Universelle Poster
1889 Jules Chéret Grand Concert Russe Exposition Universelle Poster

1889 Jules Chéret Grand Concert Russe Exposition Universelle Poster

By Jules Chéret

Located in PARIS, FR

Behind him, Chéret subtly sketches an audience and theatrical setting, directing the viewer’s attention toward the spectacle itself. The bold typography and striking color contrasts ...

Category

1880s Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Linen

19th Century Victorian Romantic Landscape Alpine Idyll Oil Wooden Panel Signed
19th Century Victorian Romantic Landscape Alpine Idyll Oil Wooden Panel Signed

19th Century Victorian Romantic Landscape Alpine Idyll Oil Wooden Panel Signed

Located in Stockholm, SE

The painter captured a quiet corner of mountain nature with incredible attention to the smallest details, a place where time seems to have slowed its usual pace. The viewer's gaze sm...

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Antique Viewer

Materials

Wood, Oil, Wood Panel

Erhard Winterstein (1841-1919) - Framed 1898 Oil, Lady with the Red Headband
Erhard Winterstein (1841-1919) - Framed 1898 Oil, Lady with the Red Headband

Erhard Winterstein (1841-1919) - Framed 1898 Oil, Lady with the Red Headband

Located in Corsham, GB

Erhard Ludewig Radeberg Winterstein (1841-1919), oil on cardboard, 'Portrait of a Lady', depicting a young woman wearing a red headband, gazing directly at the viewer. The work is pr...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Original Vintage Jean Dylen Chocolat Pupier Poster 1927 RARE

Original Vintage Jean Dylen Chocolat Pupier Poster 1927 RARE

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The exaggerated pose, combined with the cascade of colorful chocolate packaging tumbling around him, creates a sense of movement, humor, and spectacle that draws the viewer directly ...

Category

1920s Antique Viewer

Materials

Lithograph

Le Fleuve (The River), 1969
Le Fleuve (The River), 1969

Le Fleuve (The River), 1969

By Marc Chagall

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Depicting a double faced portrait of two people combined into one, the viewer gains visual access to the artist's inner most thoughts.

Category

1660s Abstract Antique Viewer

Materials

Lithograph

The Window
The Window

The Window

Located in London, GB

There is no clear narrative within this work - instead, the viewer is encouraged to investigate their own emotional approach to the work.

Category

1920s Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mexican Market Indian and Firewood Seller, Hand-Colored Costume Print, 1865
Mexican Market Indian and Firewood Seller, Hand-Colored Costume Print, 1865

Mexican Market Indian and Firewood Seller, Hand-Colored Costume Print, 1865

Located in Langweer, NL

Each specimen is carefully rendered in profile, allowing the viewer to study differences in plumage, coloration, proportions, and anatomy.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Three Gull Species, Hand-Colored Buffon Bird Engraving, Original 18th Century
Three Gull Species, Hand-Colored Buffon Bird Engraving, Original 18th Century

Three Gull Species, Hand-Colored Buffon Bird Engraving, Original 18th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Each specimen is carefully rendered in profile, allowing the viewer to study differences in plumage, coloration, proportions, and anatomy.

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Swedish Lake Landscape, probably Dalarna, Sweden, 1910
Swedish Lake Landscape, probably Dalarna, Sweden, 1910

Swedish Lake Landscape, probably Dalarna, Sweden, 1910

Located in Stockholm, SE

Tall pines at the left establish a strong vertical counterpoint to the wide horizontal sweep of the lake, while the gently curving fields and roads lead the viewer naturally through ...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1830 Oil - Portrait of a Young Girl
1830 Oil - Portrait of a Young Girl

1830 Oil - Portrait of a Young Girl

Located in Corsham, GB

A masterfully painted oval portrait of a young girl wearing a black dress with a lace collar. She returns the viewer's gaze directly, her youthful face and rosy cheeks seeming almost...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Philip V King Spain Louise Savoy Queen Gobert Paint Oil 18th Century Old master
Philip V King Spain Louise Savoy Queen Gobert Paint Oil 18th Century Old master

Philip V King Spain Louise Savoy Queen Gobert Paint Oil 18th Century Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The Queen, the third daughter of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, Duke of Savoy and future King of Sicily, and his wife Anne Marie de Bourbon-Orléans, is also portrayed smiling and facing...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Carved boxwood Crucifixion Stand with Skull - Southern Germany - 17th century
Carved boxwood Crucifixion Stand with Skull - Southern Germany - 17th century

Carved boxwood Crucifixion Stand with Skull - Southern Germany - 17th century

Located in Lommel, BE

The overall composition emphasizes a strong vertical movement, guiding the viewer’s eye from sin and mortality at the base to redemption at the apex.

Category

17th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood

Alfred S. Rix (American, 1867–1929) Rocky Headland And Breaking Surf Seascape
Alfred S. Rix (American, 1867–1929) Rocky Headland And Breaking Surf Seascape

Alfred S. Rix (American, 1867–1929) Rocky Headland And Breaking Surf Seascape

Located in Atlanta, GA

The painting’s strength lies in its economy—foreground rocks are simplified into weighty silhouettes, and the water is modeled through rhythmic brushwork and value changes—so the vie...

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Ramsgate, Life At The Sea-Side
Ramsgate, Life At The Sea-Side

Ramsgate, Life At The Sea-Side

By William Powell Frith

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The small child paddling in the shallows near the centre, gazing out toward the viewer, is thought to be the artist's daughter. The composition is viewed from the sea looking shorewa...

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

The Prediction
The Prediction

The Prediction

By Harry Roseland

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

The warm, directional light, expressive gestures, and carefully rendered textures draw the viewer into the exchange, creating a composition that feels both cinematic and deeply human.

Category

1890s Hudson River School Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Thoroughbred Stallion Selim, Arabian Bloodlines, Hullmandel c.1840
Antique Thoroughbred Stallion Selim, Arabian Bloodlines, Hullmandel c.1840

Antique Thoroughbred Stallion Selim, Arabian Bloodlines, Hullmandel c.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

As a result, early Thoroughbreds such as Selim often possess an appearance that many modern viewers associate with Arabian horses. The composition focuses almost entirely on the hor...

Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Diana Landscape Muller Signed Paint Oil on table 17th Century Flemish Old master
Diana Landscape Muller Signed Paint Oil on table 17th Century Flemish Old master

Diana Landscape Muller Signed Paint Oil on table 17th Century Flemish Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The scenery is not only decorative and beautiful, but is intended to inspire the viewer to question deep religious and philosophical ideas, to meditate on death and resurrection, and...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.
Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.

Antique Rose Diamond of a Swallow in Flight Brooch, c. 1860.

Located in Aspen, CO

We have also photographed our pieces on different colors and different body types to provide our viewers with abundant information that we hope will permit them to make their best de...

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Viewer

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The design is balanced yet richly layered, offering visual depth without overwhelming the viewer. Woven from high-quality wool, the rug retains a beautiful, even pile, softened by t...

Category

Early 1900s Tabriz Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

The intricate balance of the borders enhances the overall harmony, drawing the viewer's eye inward. Woven from high-quality wool on a cotton foundation, this Meshad rug's fine knott...

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1880s Khorassan Antique Viewer

Materials

Wool

Antique French Oil Painting by E. Francet (Ecole Française) in Gilded Wood Frame
Antique French Oil Painting by E. Francet (Ecole Française) in Gilded Wood Frame

Antique French Oil Painting by E. Francet (Ecole Française) in Gilded Wood Frame

Located in Toronto, ON

The composition draws the viewer into a secluded, tranquil world, emphasizing the play of natural light on textured foliage and earthy terrain - a hallmark of the Barbizon influence ...

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19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

French Post-Impressionist Painting, Parisian Seine Bridge with Barge landscape
French Post-Impressionist Painting, Parisian Seine Bridge with Barge landscape

French Post-Impressionist Painting, Parisian Seine Bridge with Barge landscape

Located in Norwich, GB

The framing of the scene—viewed from a low vantage point on the towpath—creates an immersive experience, pulling the viewer into the cool, shaded respite of the riverfront.

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset over Calm Waters with Waterbirds, c. 1895–1905
Sunset over Calm Waters with Waterbirds, c. 1895–1905

Sunset over Calm Waters with Waterbirds, c. 1895–1905

Located in Stockholm, SE

More than simply a practical object, it functions as the visual anchor of the composition, establishing perspective while guiding the viewer's eye towards the distant shoreline. The ...

Category

1890s Realist Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Joan of Arc in Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Costume Lithograph, c.1845
Joan of Arc in Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Costume Lithograph, c.1845

Joan of Arc in Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Costume Lithograph, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Against a largely unadorned background, the armored figure becomes the sole focus, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of the armor and the delicate hand color...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Peruvian Women's Costumes, Huarochirí & Huancavelica, Hand-Colored, 1841
Peruvian Women's Costumes, Huarochirí & Huancavelica, Hand-Colored, 1841

Peruvian Women's Costumes, Huarochirí & Huancavelica, Hand-Colored, 1841

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition presents two full-length female figures against a restrained background, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the distinctive clothing and accessories associated ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

The Harvesters' Rest by Camille Pissarro
The Harvesters' Rest by Camille Pissarro

The Harvesters' Rest by Camille Pissarro

By Camille Pissarro

Located in New Orleans, LA

The harvesters lounge under the shade of a tree, drawing the viewer into the foreground while the farm fades into the distance.

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor, Gouache

San Sebastiano Del Sarto Paint 16th Century Oil on table Old master Italy Art
San Sebastiano Del Sarto Paint 16th Century Oil on table Old master Italy Art

San Sebastiano Del Sarto Paint 16th Century Oil on table Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The saint is idealised in a youthful beauty, through which his state of ecstasy shines through, conveying to the viewer an example of absolute devotion and faith: his depiction trans...

Category

16th Century Old Masters Antique Viewer

Materials

Oil

Bohemian Waxwing with Berries – Swedish Bird Lithograph, 1929
Bohemian Waxwing with Berries – Swedish Bird Lithograph, 1929

Bohemian Waxwing with Berries – Swedish Bird Lithograph, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

The restrained background allows the viewer to focus entirely on the bird's elegant form and subtle coloration.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

White-Backed Woodpecker Pair on Woodland Trunk – Swedish Bird Print, 1929
White-Backed Woodpecker Pair on Woodland Trunk – Swedish Bird Print, 1929

White-Backed Woodpecker Pair on Woodland Trunk – Swedish Bird Print, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

The clean background draws the viewer's attention entirely to the birds and their habitat, while the balanced composition creates a decorative work of art suitable for both tradition...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Impressionist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century
Impressionist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century

Impressionist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century

Located in Ebberup, DK

The composition draws the viewer down a winding garden path toward calm water and distant rolling hills beneath an overcast sky.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895
Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895

Wall Lizards – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

In this illustration, the lizards are shown in a variety of characteristic poses, allowing the viewer to appreciate their slender bodies, elongated tails, intricate scale patterns, a...

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Viewer

Materials

Paper

Pair Large Scale 19th c Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Pair Large Scale 19th c Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Pair Large Scale 19th c Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

These staffage figures invite the viewer into tranquil moments of conversation and leisure, set against the remnants of an ancient civilization whose influence continues to shape Wes...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Viewer

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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