Continental School "Seashells", Pair of Hand-Colored Lithographs, 19th Century

19th century continental gilded and polychromed carved wood figures, each presented in a niche. They are similarly carved standing demi-figures, clothed in winged cloak, largest. Approximate size of figures is 20" H x 9" W x 5" D. They sit in carved niches...

Pair of carved Flemish armchairs, 19th century.

19th century British School "Mountain Landscape", watercolor, framed, unsigned, inscribed in pencil: verso, illegibly.  

English pair of Pewter coffee pots, 19th century.

Continental figured walnut and gilt metal-mounted petite commode, 19th century, lockplates stamped "P. Wertheim & Co...", serpentine top, conforming drawers, cabriole legs.  

19th Century Pair of Polished Steel Chenets or Andirons

Magnificent restored mid-19th century lithograph in it's original frame. Transporting your senses to a place far away is what great art does, thus being the case with this. The waves...

This beautiful piece emerged from the graphic compendium Costumes civils, militaires et religieux, du Mexique civil, work of the renowned Italian artist Claudio Linati (1 February 1790 – 11 December 1832), written in French and printed in Brussels in 1828. This original and signed watercolor is the outcome of Linati’s artistic values and expert lithographic technique. In words of the author “I have chosen the most elegant gears, as well as the most bizarre, like the one on this plate, which may contrast by its severity with the alluring of the more feathery costume of the palencanas. (…) The basket carried by the woman is carefully made of woven cane. For a better characterization of the country, this young native female carries an anona, known among the Spaniards as pineapple due to its similarities with the pinecone”. This plate is the sole image of the style composition prevailing in Costumes civils, militaires et religieux, du Mexique civil consisting in precise details of costume and material culture, as can be recognized in the representation where even though the female figure is placed in the foreground, the focus of the image falls into gear: a blue checkered shawl and skirt.

This signed plate emerged from the graphic compendium entitled Costumes civils, militaires et réligieux du Mexique. In this work, Linati included not only picturesque representations of the common people, but also a few historical figures, meticulously commented on and chosen out of a commitment to the ideals of the independence and reform of Mexico. The frontispiece of the book, this plate is the only one that shows the subject from the torso up; by doing so, the image resembles the classical style in the busts of antiquity. The presence of the Emperor sets...

Group of 4 (individual) lithographs of important men of their day. Finely detailed. Framed and matted with bone linen matte. Silver-leafed frames. 21 available.

Beautifully hand-colored engravings, very subtle but the coloring is elegant-clear and impressive. These are quite exquisite and for those who appreciate very Fine work, or love the architecture of these Gothic cathedrals, these are very appealing. Very interesting views. The floor plan is shown in the final thumbnail and is an item of interest. These prints are all French matted by hand, on plain ivory mat-board and framed in gold wood frames. Each is 12 x 16" on the wall, so the grouping will fill a generous space. We have six other cathedral sets...

A pair of 19th century hand colored engravings titled Anguienus DUX, Indorum Rex. (Horseman on horse and the second Romanus Castrorum Praefectus (the commander of the camp). Framed i...