$800
H 12 in W 15.75 in
The Queen of Great Britain arriving in Portsmouth 25 May 1662 & The Arrival in L
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
Stoop, depicting the journey of Catharina of Braganza from Lisbon to England. Matthäus Merian the Elder
Laid Paper, Engraving
$500
H 9 in W 11.75 in
The Beheading of the King of England; Enthauptung des Königs in England
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
inscription above. Matthäus Merian the Elder (22 September 1593 - 19 June 1650) was a Swiss engraver born in
Laid Paper, Engraving
$5,575
H 21.88 in W 14.5 in
Papaya and Moth Metamorphosis: 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Maria Merian
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Alamo, CA
well as her journal. Born in Frankfurt am Main, Maria Sibylla Merian was the daughter of Matthaus
Engraving
Chateau de Verneuil
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
Engraving with hand coloring and heightening in watercolor on two leaves of expertly conjoined handmade laid paper, one leaf with a large watermark a feathered dragon, 7 1/4 x 11 1/4...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving
Tab. LI. 'Leonea' 'Leo'
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in
Tab. LIV. Lynx, Tigris, Panthera
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper
Beans
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Engraving, Watercolor
Squash
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Engraving, Watercolor
Walnut
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Engraving, Watercolor
"Melon"
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Engraving, Watercolor
Untitled - A street scene with the sun setting.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
anonymous engraver after Matthaeus Merian. Matthaus Merian the Elder (1593-1650) learned the art of copper
Engraving
Sold
H 15.25 in W 19.94 in D 0.63 in
St. Peter's Square in Basel: 17th Century Engraving by Matthäus Merian
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Alamo, CA
the old master engraver Matthäus Merian the Elder. It was published as plate 37 in Merian
Engraving
Typus Orbis Terrarum, Antique Map 1667
By Matthäus Merian the Younger
Located in Soquel, CA
size: 18"H x 21"D Matthäus Merian the Elder, Swiss engraver and draftsman, one of the most important
Printer's Ink, Watercolor, Rag Paper
Sold
H 19.5 in W 23 in D 0.75 in
Guienne et Gascogne (Hand-Colored Map of French Provinces)
Located in Soquel, CA
son and pupil of engraver Matthaus Merian (the elder), and, after his father's death, ran the
Watercolor, Archival Paper, Lithograph
Lobster
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving
Red Wall Flower
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Engraving, Watercolor
Lobster
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving
Sold
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.25 in
Tab V. Cancer Marinus Krab (Crab) et al
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving
Sold
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.25 in
Tab. Lxxx Locusta Marina (Turtle) et. al.
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper, Engraving
Tab. L. Leo
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Laid Paper, Rag Paper
Turnips Vegetables
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Watercolor, Engraving
Squash Arch Vegetables
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Watercolor, Engraving
Der Schwimmende Swimming Pond House Spa
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Watercolor, Engraving
Shallots Vegetables
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Watercolor, Engraving
"Acorns"
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
.MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen. Frankfurt, 1646
Engraving, Watercolor
Elephas Tab. VII (Indian Elephant)
By Matthäus Merian the Younger
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Engraving
Elephas Tab. IX (Indian Elephant)
By Matthäus Merian the Younger
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650) MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687) Theatrum
Engraving
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 33.08 in
Deposition Atala De Roussy-trioson Paint Oil on canvas 19/20th Century French
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
The deposition of Atala Follower of Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (Montargis, 1767 - Paris, 1824) 19th-20th century Oil on canvas 47 x 65 cm. - Framed 67 x 84 cm The propos...
Oil
$890
H 21.38 in W 17.75 in D 1.38 in
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest. This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
Wood
$230,098Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
The Nativity of Christ
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Anonymous 15th Century Italian, Probably Milan area The Nativity of Christ Pigments, ink and gold leaf on vellum Unsigned as is always the case with illuminated manuscripts The Virgi...
Pigment
$5,180
H 11 in W 9 in
17th Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Mythological Nude in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mythological Figures in Woodland Glade Dutch School, late 17th century oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 11 x 9 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: minor surface sc...
Oil
$102,243
H 42.92 in W 58.27 in D 2.76 in
Large Oil Painting by C. Delort Entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’
By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort
Located in London, GB
Large oil painting by C. Delort entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’ French, Late 19th Century Canvas: Height 90cm, width 130cm Frame: Height 109cm, width 148cm, depth 7cm This s...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$6,115
H 6.75 in W 10 in
Circa 1500 Italian Renaissance Oil Painting on Copper St. Francis of Assisi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Francis of Assisi Italian School, circa 1500 oil paint on copper, unframed copper: 6.75 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, Loire Valley, France condition: for a work tha...
Copper
$2,831Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 2.37 in
San Joaquín, Santa Ana y la Virgen niña - óleo sobre cobre.
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Escuela española; siglo XVIII. San Joaquín, Santa Ana y la Virgen Niña. Es un Óleo sobre cobre anónimo y buena calidad pictórica. Medidas de la obra: 69 x 87 cm. Medidas del marc...
Oil
$5,998
H 48 in W 37 in D 1 in
Huge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Pilgrim and Angel Spanish School, 17th Century oil on canvas, gilt framed framed: 48 x 37 inches canvas: 43 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, Barcelona, Spain condition...
Oil, Canvas
$6,611
H 21 in W 27 in
17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Cavalry Skirmish Soldiers & Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cavalry Skirmish Flemish School, mid 17th century circle of Lambert de Hondt (Flemish, 1620-1665) oil on panel, framed Framed: 21 x 27 inches Board: 16 x 22 inches Provenance: pr...
Oil
$13,632
H 30 in W 40 in
Large 16th Century Old Master Oil Painting The Judgement of Paris Mythological
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Judgement of Paris Fontainebleau School, circa 1580 *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 40 inches canvas: 27 x 37 inches Provenance: private collection, ...
Oil
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$3,375
H 20.13 in W 17.5 in
Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving of Flowering Tulip & Wild Garlic Plants
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Tulipa viridiscoloris, Fritillaria iuncifolns, Allium Vrsinum" depicting flowering tulip, fritillary and wild garlic plants fro...
Engraving
$64,055Sale Price|23% Off
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in
Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Carle Vanloo (Nice 1705 – Paris 1765) Perseus and Andromeda Oil on canvas. H. 081; W. 065. Alongside François Boucher (1703-1770) and Charles-Joseph Natoire (1700-1777), Carle Vanlo...
Oil, Canvas
Mythological combat scene with Roman soldiers on horseback.
By Virgil Solis
Located in Middletown, NY
Pen and brownish black ink on grayish-cream laid paper, 6 1/2 x 8 inches (165 x 175 mm), irregular hexagonal sheet with margins. Some archival repairs along the top sheet edge, scatt...
Ink, Laid Paper, Pen
$3,800
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Mythological scene, study for the Prize of Rome 1864, French academism, Homer
Located in Norwich, GB
This rare mythological scene depicting the Greek author Homer on the island of Scyros. You will notice the Trojan War being fought in the background. Our painting, dating from 1864...
Canvas, Oil
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
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Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
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