Louis Sognot Wall Decorations

Original Matson Lines Hawaii "Festival of the Sea" artwork lithograph by artist Eugene Savage taken from the well-known Matson Cruise Line's original menus. It is featured in the ori...

Original 1938 Frank Macintosh "Fruit Harvest" & "Hawaii The Luau" Lithograph menu covers are beautifully framed in light toned bamboo style framed and soft peach matting. Frank McIn...

Michael Louis Jacques (California, b.1945) “Turn of the Century Band”. etching sight 15 ½ by 18 ½ inches frame 21 ⅜ by 24 ½ inches signed lower right, M. Jacques titled “...

Four bamboo rectangular frames with Gheisa women prints. Spain, 1960s. Each print has a different design, all them representing japanese Gheisas different landscapes. Highly decorati...

A modern surrealist lithograph in colors on paper in the style of Salvador Dali's "Time & Space" artwork. Signed in pencil on the lower right with an annotation of 56/300 on the lowe...

Gorgeous painting printed on canvas depicting the birth of Venus in the style of famed French painter Raoul Dufy. We have two copies available so collect both and give some creative ...

Maker: Sams, W. (1793-1842). Title: "Distribution of Wine on the Morning of St. Louis." Handcolored etching and aquatint from W. SAMS, A Tour through Paris (1822-1824), with ...

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's Encyclopédie This original hand-colored antique engraving is from the "Encyclopédie, ou Dict...

This 1601 engraving by Theodore de Bry, a master engraver and publisher of the late Renaissance period, depicts the flora of India with a remarkable degree of detail and artistry. The print is titled "DE ALGA SEV ARVNDINE INDICA, BAMBVS DICTA, ITEM DE arbore radicosa: & tandem de arbore Duryeons," which translates to "About the Seaweed or Reed of India, called Bamboo, also about the root tree: and finally about the Duryeons tree." In the illustration, we see a lush depiction of a bamboo grove, with its characteristic tall and slender form, showcasing the plant's extensive root system and dense foliage. To the left, there is a tree bearing large, round fruits, likely the durian, labeled here as "Duryeons." The durian is known for its distinctive size, unique aroma, and spiky husk. The image captures both the exotic appeal and the utilitarian value of these plants, which were of great interest to European audiences unfamiliar with such tropical vegetation. The visual composition conveys the tropical abundance and biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent. De Bry's engravings like this were highly sought after in Europe for their exotic subject matter and served to educate and fascinate the European public about the natural wonders of the world beyond their borders. As a historical document, this engraving provides insight into the botanical knowledge and the artistic conventions of the period, making it a valuable piece for both its historical significance and its aesthetic beauty. De Bry's work is renowned for its attention to detail, and this print is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of exotic lands and their natural abundance. His engravings were among the first visual records to reach Europe from the New World and the East, fueling curiosity and fascination with distant lands. This particular piece is not only a work of art but also a historical document, offering insight into the botanical wealth of India as seen through the eyes of early modern Europeans...

Antique View of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis Missouri, ca. 1850 This elegant 19th-century steel engraving depicts the historic Old Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the m...

Antique print titled 'Het springen van 's Landsch Oorlog Schip Alphen, in de haven van Curacao, gecommandeerd door den weledelen Gestrengen heer Kapitein G.W.H. van der Feltz, op den...

The collage of original antique engravings a compilation of three prints from the "Encyclopédie" by Diderot and d'Alembert. Each print showcases various furnishings and decorative elements relating to beds and upholstery from the 18th century. The collection presents a visual guide to the design and craftsmanship of the period. In the first print, we see two types of beds with canopies, known as "Lit à colonnes" and "Lit à la Duchesse," accompanied by different fabric patterns that might be used for the bed drapery or other upholstery within a room. The second print continues with illustrations of beds, including "Lit à double tombeau" and "Lit à tombeau simple," a camp bed or "Lit de camp à l'Angloise," as well as a folding screen ("Paravent"), a fire screen ("Ecran"), and a type of swing door ("Porte-Batante"). The third print features a more elaborate "Lit à la Polonaise...