Paper Furniture

Extraordinary antique collection of 23 miniature volumes containing the works of William Shakespeare, published by Knickerbocker Leather and Novelty Co., New York, in the early twent...

A wooden English oblong end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage fish. These illustrations glow with a gilded luster against the sa...

A wooden English hexagonal coffee or end table has been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage butterflies. The density of these illustrations glows...

This is a large antique Japanese paper sheet made from Hogoshi (反故紙)—discarded or repurposed sheets of handwritten paper that had previously served another purpose. Measuring approxi...

Three wooden nesting tables have been recently updated with new paint of ebonized effect and pasted découpage fish. These illustrations glow with a gilded luster against the satin b...

This large washi paper tapestry was created in Japan during the Meiji to Taisho period (late 19th to early 20th century). It is made of old washi paper (recycled scrap paper) and a b...

Large Antique Greek Amphora Chromolithograph, Genick, 1883 Original antique color lithograph depicting an elaborately decorated ancient Greek amphora with a classical warrior scene,...

TITLE: Two Stems with Red Flowers – Original Botanical Watercolor by A.L., 1819 DESCRIPTION: A refined original botanical watercolor depicting two slender stems bearing vivid red flowers and delicately rendered green leaves, painted in 1819 by an unidentified artist with the initials A.L. The composition is elegant and restrained, with the flowering stems isolated against the natural cream-colored paper. The artist has carefully observed the structure of the plant, combining botanical precision with the decorative quality characteristic of early 19th-century flower studies. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem and dated “1819” on the right. Particularly noteworthy is the paper itself, which bears the watermark “J. Whatman 1817.” James Whatman's celebrated English papers were highly regarded by artists and printmakers for their quality and durability. The watermark dates the manufacture of the paper to 1817, while the artist's inscription dates the execution of the watercolor to 1819. The two dates therefore provide an unusually clear chronology: the Whatman sheet was manufactured in 1817 and used by the artist for this botanical watercolor two years later, in 1819. An attractive and unusually well-documented original botanical artwork from the Regency period. ARTIST: A.L., unidentified artist. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. DATE: 1819 - dated on the artwork. MEDIUM: Original watercolor on paper PAPER: J. Whatman paper, watermarked 1817 ORIGIN: European, probably British or Continental European PERIOD / STYLE: Regency period Early 19th century Botanical / Natural History SUBJECT: Two stems with red flowers Botanical study Flower study DIMENSIONS: Image: approximately 29 × 16.5 cm Sheet: approximately 46 × 32.5 cm MARKS: Monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. Dated “1819” on the right. Paper watermarked “J. Whatman 1817.” CONDITION: Very good antique condition. The watercolor retains attractive and strong colors. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor foxing are present. A subtle former light line is visible, consistent with previous presentation beneath a passe-partout. The sheet was attached beneath a passe-partout along the upper edge. FRAMING: Offered unframed. Any framed or interior photographs shown are for presentation and inspiration only. AUTHENTICITY: An original, unique hand-painted watercolor dating from 1819. This is not a print, engraving or modern reproduction. KEYWORDS: botanical watercolor, original watercolor, botanical painting, flower watercolor, red flowers, botanical study, flower study, A.L. artist, monogrammed watercolor, dated 1819, Regency botanical art, Regency watercolor, early 19th century watercolor, 19th century botanical art, J Whatman, Whatman 1817, Whatman paper, English paper, antique botanical painting...

A remarkable Torah volume produced by the Société Encyclopédique Française in 1966, distinguished by its copper and silver binding crafted after an 18th‑century Polish model. The cov...

Beautiful mid-century modern table lamp made of bamboo and parchment paper. Made in France. There is an "Oscar Weber" sticker on the underside of the lamp. Oscar Weber was a high-end...

This 21st-century limited edition lithograph features Banksy’s iconic pop-art portrait of supermodel Kate Moss, inspired by Andy Warhol’s famous Marilyn Monroe prints and created for...

Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c. 1875 Description: Original antique hand-colored lithograph depicting a magnificent pair of Greater Birds of Paradise, identified beneath the image as “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel (Paradisea apoda).” The composition shows the spectacular male Greater Bird of Paradise perched above a female. The male is represented with his characteristic golden-yellow ornamental flank plumes cascading dramatically around the body, contrasting with his dark chest and greenish-yellow head and throat. Two extremely elongated tail wires descend beneath him. The more restrained brown plumage of the female provides a striking illustration of the sexual dimorphism for which birds of paradise became celebrated. Birds of paradise were among the most extraordinary exotic birds known to European naturalists and collectors. Early specimens reached Europe from the Indonesian archipelago without their feet, contributing to centuries of myths that the birds lived perpetually in the air. This history is reflected in the scientific name Paradisea apoda, meaning essentially “footless bird of paradise.” The plate is numbered Fig. 139 and bears the German title “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel.” It was produced for a German 19th-century natural-history publication and is a fine example of the period's increasingly sophisticated ornithological illustration. Although the composition is reminiscent of the celebrated bird illustrations associated with John Gould, I would not attribute this particular plate directly to Gould. The available evidence does not establish Gould as its artist or publisher, and the German typography and figure numbering indicate that it belongs to a separate German natural-history publication. Greater Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel” Fig. 139 German School c. 1870–1880 Original hand-colored lithograph This is an original antique print from the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor spotting and marks, particularly within the margins. Some minor handling wear is consistent with age. The colors remain attractive and the principal image is well preserved. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Medium: Hand-colored lithograph on paper Subject: Greater Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda Male and Female Birds Tropical Birds Ornithology Natural History Keywords: Greater Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise, Paradisea apoda, Paradiesvogel, Der gemeine Paradiesvogel, paradise bird, tropical bird, exotic bird, male bird of paradise, female bird of paradise, Indonesian birds...

Luxuriously designed English pencil holder or waste paper bin in a dark chocolate brown finished metal, decorated with a print of an antique country hunting scene. Both rims of the h...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Insects, Lanternfly and Mantis, c. 1790 Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting a spectacular collection of exotic insects, including a la...

An attractive vintage terrestrial globe by Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin and Stuttgart, mounted on a turned wooden base with a metal meridian. Measuring 41 cm or 16.1...

Title: Set of Two Ancient Greek Temple Views, Parthenon and Theseion, Tardieu, 1825 Description: Set of two original antique engravings depicting two of the most celebrated temples ...

An attractive vintage terrestrial globe by Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin and Stuttgart, mounted on an elegant turned wooden base. Standing 20.5 inches tall, this orig...

Serene 20th century Japanese Showa period four panel byobu folding screen depicting sparrows amid leafy bamboo in a misty landscape. The painting features a radiant silver leaf squar...

A fantastic original etching by famed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Pour Roby" (from L’Age de Soleil). This minimalistic portrait by Picasso features thin lines that outline a...

A rare and beautifully printed pair of facsimile plates from the Pomar Codex, the celebrated late-16th-century natural history manuscript commissioned for Philip II of Spain and now ...

Madonna attended the American Life promotional event at New York's legendary Tower Records store on 23 April 2003, just a day after the album's release. She also signed this promotio...

A fantastic, absolutely gorgeous, riveting large lithograph print in colors by renowned California/American artist/painter/printmaker Sam Francis (1923-1994) who was famous for his A...

This exceptional vintage classroom pull-down wall map of the United States was produced by the prominent George F. Cram Company. Cataloged as "Cram's Beginner's United States," this ...

Charming Florentine paper mache tray featuring green birds and gold leaves from the 1960’s. These highly collectable pieces are both form and function. These look wonderful sitting a...

Customizable Spider 200 parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and are fixed on...

A brass and waxed fabric table lamp attributed to Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Denmark, c. 1950s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Oxidat...

This striking contemporary artwork captures one of Banksy's most globally recognized motifs, the Flying Balloon Girl, presented as a high-quality licensed reprint lithograph. It feat...

White's Physiological Manikin dated 1886 is a rare and valuable antique medical chart in the form of a life-size manikin created by James T White & Co in the United States. This ...

A beautifully atmospheric limited-edition serigraph on paper titled “South of France” by Lelia Pissarro, capturing the effortless beauty and romantic character of the French Mediterr...

A substantial vintage hardcover copy of The Art of Rock: Posters from Presley to Punk by Paul D. Grushkin, one of the landmark reference works devoted to the history and graphic design of rock-and-roll concert posters. #5662 Published in 1987, the book presents a richly illustrated visual history of rock poster art, ranging from early blues and rock ’n’ roll through the British Invasion, psychedelic San Francisco, punk and later concert graphics. Featured imagery includes The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Bill Graham-era Fillmore posters...

Will Durant The Story of Civilization-11 volume collectors edition.

One of our favourite new additions. Wonderful original French vintage Maurin Quina alcohol poster from 1906. Stunning imagery. The devilish pixie was designed in 1906 by Leonetto Ca...

The original first-year-of-release Polish film poster for The Muppet Movie is pure joy with a seriously arty edge. Designed by Waldemar Swierzy, it dials up the chaos, colour and cha...

An 18th Century Dutch Folio Bible With New & Old Testament. Features a thick leather bound exterior with tooled leather, brass clasps and bracket. Often referred to as a "Keur...

Title: Rare Persian Lustreware Albarello Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, 1899 Description: An exceptionally rare original chromolithographic plate depicting a Persian albarello or apothecary jar from the 13th century. The vessel is richly ornamented with seated courtly figures framed by scrolling vegetal motifs and lustrous metallic decoration characteristic of the celebrated ceramic workshops of medieval Persia. Rendered in warm copper, gold, olive, and cream tones, the composition exemplifies the extraordinary artistic achievements of Persian lustreware production during the Seljuk and early Ilkhanid periods. The elegant figural imagery, combined with rhythmic arabesques and ornamental bands, reflects the refined visual language that made Kashan ceramics among the most admired luxury objects of the Islamic world. This plate originates from Henry Wallis's important folio Persian Lustre Vases, privately printed in London in 1899 in a strictly limited edition of only 200 copies. The publication remains one of the earliest scholarly studies devoted exclusively to Persian lustre ceramics, and individual plates from the work are today exceptionally scarce. This is an original 1899 chromolithograph and not a later reproduction. Sold unframed. Any images showing the print in a frame or interior setting are for visual impression only. Frame dimensions, matting proportions, and room presentations are not always to scale. Creator: Henry Wallis (1811–1891), published posthumously. Publication: Persian Lustre Vases, London, 1899. Date: 1899 Medium: Original chromolithograph on paper. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and minor handling wear to the sheet edges consistent with removal from the original folio volume. The image remains bright, decorative, and well preserved. Provenance: From Persian Lustre Vases, London, 1899, privately printed in an edition limited to only 200 copies. Keywords: Persian art, Islamic art, Persian ceramics, lustreware, albarello, apothecary jar, Kashan pottery...

A pair of nightstands from the 1940's. The nightstands are in an oak wood with patinated brass pulls. In good original condition with light wear on the wood from age and use. Each ni...

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

This exceptionally unusual early 20th-century edition of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is beautifully presented in an elaborate hand-painted Italian vellum binding, created in the t...

A wonderful, vintage Roy Lichtenstein German poster featuring his iconic 1964 Pop Art painting "I Know How You Must Feel.....Brad". The German translates to "Oil and Magna on Canv...

Original offset lithograph mailer on wove paper, published by Leo Castelli Gallery in conjunction with an exhibition—Warhol’s breakout “Flowers” show—held from November 21-December 1...

Customizable Spider 200 cream silk & parchment ceiling light by Diego Mardegan Spider 200 ceiling light is made of a brass structure, the arms are painted in opaque ivory colour and...

Portuguese Equestrian Training Engravings — Baroque Horsemanship, 1790 This striking set of three antique copperplate engravings originates from the celebrated Portuguese equestrian...

A poster with plenty of bite! An original country-of-origin US one-sheet for Steven Spielberg’s landmark 1970s shark thriller Jaws, featuring Roger Kastel’s iconic artwork. Roger K...

An important and Highly Decorative Blaeu Caribbean Map, West Indies, Antique Atlas Chart, c1642 Description: An exceptional and highly decorative map of the Caribbean, titled Insula...

Decorative Swedish ceiling lamp from the 1950s, by an unknown designer and manufacturer. Suspended close to the ceiling from a brass rod and matching canopy, the sculptural, flower-s...

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Nordens Flora Cabinet, Mahogany, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1930s A wonderful small Scandinavian cabinet in the manner of Josef Frank and produced in th...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

A large and magnificent Japanese Nihonga school framed painting presenting a classical kacho-ga composition depicting a flock of Mandarin ducks amid sheltering reeds in a winter pond...

Manuscript in Armenian script, dated 1827, with internal reference to Alaghzghats (Elazığ/Mezre, historically associated with Kharpert/Harput in present-day eastern Turkey). Approxim...

Set of Three Medieval, Celtic & Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs A beautiful set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating the evolution of European ornamental ...

This antique medical textbook is a highly collectible 1878 American Edition of "Gray's Anatomy: Descriptive and Surgical" by Henry Gray, F.R.S., published in Philadelphia by Henry C....

Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist style and ability to transform high-profile venues into iconic spaces have earned him a prestigious reputation internati...

An early 20th century wooden flat top steamer trunk with original leather handles, lid guides and front latches with working locks and keys. The exterior wood has been lacquered blac...

18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible. This is a rare 1733 German massive folio edition translated by Martin Luther and printed with numerous engravings in red and black by t...

A vibrant, charming celebration of personal style from one of the fashion world’s brightest stars ‘Part scrapbook, part sketchbook, part sartorial manifesto…A fashion book that feel...

An extraordinary time capsule from the height of the Roaring Twenties, this museum-grade, antique "Olga" playing card deck represents the pinnacle of Jazz Age luxury. Produced circa ...

This original 1967 Japanese B2 poster for Blow-Up is a superb piece of late-1960s cinema design, with its cool colour palette, striking typography and provocative central image givin...

Iconic Mid Century table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features an oblong walnut body with brass spacer tubes, mounted on a black disk f...

The first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames’s residential architecture The Eames Houses is the first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames’s residential arc...

This is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian period, printed in 1868. Full title: The Vegetable World;...