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TITLE: Antique Map of Cambridgeshire & Cambridge by Joan Blaeu, Hand-Colored, 1645 DESCRIPTION: A highly decorative 17th-century map of Cambridgeshire by the great Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu, one of the leading mapmakers of the Dutch Golden Age. Titled “Cantabrigiensis Comitatus, Cambridge Shire,” the engraving presents Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Wisbech and the surrounding fenland in remarkable detail. The map is especially attractive for its extensive heraldic decoration and its historic depiction of the Isle of Ely before the fenland landscape was fully transformed by later drainage. Rich contemporary hand-coloring, heightened with gilt, further enhances the elaborate coats of arms and beautifully engraved county boundaries. At the centre of the county lies Cambridge, already renowned throughout Europe for its university. The decorative borders incorporate numerous heraldic arms associated with Cambridge and its historic colleges, including King’s College, Trinity Hall, Pembroke Hall, Corpus Christi College and St John’s College. These colorful armorial panels make the map particularly appealing for collectors with a connection to Cambridge, its university or the long history of learning associated with the city. To the north, Blaeu prominently marks “The Ile of Ely,” reflecting Ely’s distinctive position within the historic fenland landscape. Before the great drainage schemes transformed this part of eastern England, Ely rose above extensive surrounding wetlands, giving rise to its traditional description as an island. Nearby places including Wisbech, Littleport, Soham and Stretham preserve the geography of this low-lying country of rivers, marshes and causeways. The map also records Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Peterborough and Newmarket. Newmarket Heath is clearly identified to the southeast, an interesting early reference to the area that would become internationally famous for horse racing. One of the pleasures of this antique map is its combination of recognizable modern locations with historic place-name forms. The Latinized title, elaborate heraldry, finely engraved settlements and strong original coloring give the sheet both considerable historical interest and exceptional decorative appeal. An excellent example of Blaeu’s celebrated English county cartography and an impressive original antique map for a library, study, university collection or sophisticated interior. ARTIST / MAKER: Joan Blaeu (1596–1673) DATE: Circa 1645 ORIGIN: Amsterdam, Dutch Republic MEDIUM: Copper engraving with contemporary hand-coloring, heightened with gilt, on paper DIMENSIONS: Approximately 42 × 52.5 cm (16.5 × 20.7 in.) STYLE / PERIOD: Baroque, Dutch Golden Age, 17th Century CONDITION: Good antique condition with expected minor signs of age and handling. Bright and attractive contemporary hand-coloring, partly highlighted with gold. Latin text on verso. FRAME / PRESENTATION: Unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. PROVENANCE / REFERENCES: Published in Amsterdam in Joan Blaeu’s celebrated 17th-century atlas tradition. Latin text on verso. KEYWORDS: Joan Blaeu, Cambridgeshire map, Cambridge map...

A superbly incised Arts and Crafts pyrography depiction of a great horned owl. This unique work of art was hand incised in 1978 by Bert (HA) Peters Signed obverse lower right P...

Pair Original Hand Colored Engravings, Georges-Louis Leclerec, Comte de Buffon, Paris 1749. These two original engravings from Histoire Naturell, Generale et Particuliere, avec la...

KAUNUS Astor Signature is a contemporary adjustable piano bench that reinterprets classical furniture proportions through a refined architectural language. Its cylindrical legs and m...

Panoramic View of Isfahan in the Late 17th Century by J.C. Haffner The translation of the German text on the engraving: "A. The Meidan or Great Market and Promenade Square in front...

Champagne glass in Baccarat crystal from the Jets d’Eau service, designed by Georges Chevalier for the 1925 International Exhibition in Paris. Crystal glasses featuring engraved sty...

Mehmed IV Ottoman Sultan “The Hunter” Portrait Engraving, c.1700 A striking and highly decorative late 17th to early 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting Mehmed IV (1642–169...

Antique Silver-Plated Tea Set with Warmer Swedish C. Keijser & Östberg A superb antique silver-plated three-piece tea set, including an elegant kettle with warmer and matching teapot...

Hawaiian Dancer Engraving, Sandwich Islands Figure Study, Cook Voyage, c.1790 This elegant late 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a striking full-length depiction of a Haw...

Blaeu Map of Granada & Murcia Spain, Andalusia Mediterranean Coast, 1642 Description: This finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map depicts the historic kingdoms of Granada ...

Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measurement cm. 5.5 x 10 x 14.8, interior with ground mirror. Weight gr. 748. Created in 1...

Turquie d’Asie et les Provinces du Caucase Map, Ottoman Empire 1873 A finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored French map titled “Turquie d’Asie et les Provinces du Caucase,” published in 1873. This elegant nineteenth-century map depicts the Ottoman territories of Asia Minor and the broader Near East, extending from Anatolia and the eastern Mediterranean to the Caucasus, Mesopotamia, Syria, Armenia, Kurdistan, and parts of Persia. The map is executed in the refined French cartographic style of the later nineteenth century, combining delicate engraving with soft original hand coloring that distinguishes provinces and administrative regions across the Ottoman Empire and neighboring territories. The visual balance between the pale pastel tones and the intricate geographic detail gives the sheet a sophisticated decorative quality highly suitable for framing. Asia Minor and Anatolia dominate the composition, while important historic and strategic cities including Constantinople, Smyrna, Trebizond, Aleppo, Damascus, Mosul, Baghdad, and Tiflis are carefully identified. The Caucasus region is shown in remarkable detail, reflecting the growing geopolitical importance of Armenia, Georgia, Circassia, and the Russian frontier during this period. Mountain systems, rivers, caravan routes, and coastal geography are elegantly rendered throughout. A particularly attractive feature is the vignette at lower left depicting vessels on the Nile near Egypt, adding a subtle romantic element to the otherwise scholarly composition. The Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Persian frontier frame the map beautifully and reinforce its broad geographic scope connecting Europe, the Levant, Arabia, and Central Asia. This map strongly appeals to collectors interested in Ottoman history, Middle Eastern cartography, the Caucasus, Armenia, and nineteenth-century European views of the Near East. It also works exceptionally well as a decorative statement piece in interiors inspired by travel, archaeology, orientalism, or classical libraries. The map displays beautifully in a dark walnut, ebonized, or gilt frame with a wide ivory mat, where the soft hand coloring and elegant typography become especially striking. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and occasional light foxing. Original center fold as issued. Minor handling wear and faint discoloration consistent with age. Please study image carefully. Special note: This is an original antique map, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Keywords: Ottoman Empire map, Turquie d’Asie, Asia Minor map, Caucasus map...

Elegantly proportioned and distinctly Israeli in character, this silver oil pourer was made in Jerusalem during the late 20th century, combining a traditional ewer form with restrain...

" Leda" riproduzione di Specchio Veneziano Antico del XVIII secolo, anticato, inciso e lavorato a mano, con cornice e foglie di colore cristallo ed ambra con fiori in pasta vitrea r...

Piaffe Dressage Lesson in the Pillars — Encyclopédie Horse Engraving, 1750 This refined mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engraving titled Manège, La Capriole. Leçon du Piaf...

Un mobile in ottone, ispirato alla luna, incanta con la sua superficie cesellata, ricca di crateri e curve che evocano il paesaggio lunare. Polished brass reflects light, creating a ...

This large late-17th-century sea chart is titled *Carte Générale des Costes d’Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d’Angleterre avec une Partie de celles d’Ecosse*, showing the entire...

Elegant Hollywood Regency White & Silver Drum Form Ice Bucket/Cooler Japan, Circa 1960s Appears to have never been used. This elegant Hollywood Regency white and silver drum-form...

Rectangular photo frame in 800/1000 silver gold plated with fire enamels. External cm. 13.4 x 17.4 Internal cm. 9 x 13. Weight gr. 199. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in t...

Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool India for the English Market, early to mid-20th century A charming carved Indian Colonial hardwood elephant drinks ...

Antique Map of Japan with Tokyo Inset, Black’s General Atlas, 1885 A finely engraved and delicately hand-colored antique map of Japan, published by the respected Scottish cartograph...

These six intaglio illustrations come from "Storia naturale degli uccelli" ("Natural History of Birds), a book written by the Italian ornithologist Francesco Saverio Manetti (1723-17...

Asian handcrafted engraved brass tray table, 1920-30s. The tray is decorated with varying intricate hand carved floral and animal habitat scenes surrounding central calligraphy. The tray grips and sits securely on a midcentury metal faux bamboo foldable base...

Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael in Ceremonial Attire, 18th Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving depicts the Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael, adorned in ...

Antique World Map Planisphere, Levasseur, Decorative Atlas, c.1845 This highly decorative world map titled Planisphère was created by Victor Levasseur and published in Paris circa ...

Antique Blaeu Map of Berry, Bourges and Sancerre, France, 1642 This original seventeenth-century map depicts the historic Duchy of Berry in central France. Titled “Bituricum Ducatus...

Antique View of Siam — Royal Barges, Elephants & Customs Engraving, Chatelain c.1720 This detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving titled “Vue & description de la ville de ...

Large rectangular table cigar box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and hand engraving, with two-tone stripes on ...

Rectangular frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché patterns with vertical stripes in three colors and ornaments with...

Emperor Meiji Silver Wedding Jubilee, Nobukazu Japanese Triptych, 1894 Description: An impressive original Japanese color woodblock triptych by Yosai Nobukazu depicting the grand ce...

Roman Gold Finger-Ring Set with an un-engraved ‘Nicolo Gem’ Gold, chalcedony Roman Empire Circa 3rd Century AD Size: 52 (EU) L 1/2 (UK) 5 7/8 (US)
Weight: 26.6 grams 
Provenance: ...

Very fine and rare hand colored antique engraved G. W. & C.B. Colton & Co. "Book Map" on onion skin paper of South Carolina, 1874 Published at 172 William Street, New York Below date of "1874" says the following: Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year 1855 by J. H. Colton, in the clerks office of the district court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Title of pocket book...

Pair of red a blue crystal liquor bottles, with a pear-shaped shape with grinding of geometric engravings on the base and on the body giving a beautiful shine. Silver neck marked wit...

This exceptional seven-light candelabrum takes the form of a monumental oak tree and was most likely created within a Northern German artistic or metalworking tradition, possibly by ...

Large oval table jewelry box with shapes, Baroque style, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver, with fine hand-engravings around green spaces enameled at high temperature and a lar...

An antique Art Deco tea set and silver-plated teapot beautifully designed and created suit elegant serving. With lid pressed, cast and chased vaulted lid. Coffee pot, Height 26 cm. S...

Chahine, Edgar & Maurice Barrès LA MORT DE VENISE; Illustré de vingt-six eaux-fortes originales Paris: Société Nouvelle des Éditions d'Art Devambez, 1926 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 4to,...

Original 19th Century Pencil Drawing of Moyobamba, Peru Description: An original nineteenth-century pencil drawing depicting a panoramic view of Moyobamba, one of the oldest Spanish...

Half-Giant desk lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This exceedingly rare antique desk lighter was created for the renowned luxury house Alfred Dunhill and retailed exclusively throu...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three remarkable exotic lizards, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the beginning of the 19th century. The plate is titled “Amphibien XII / Amphibies XII” and presents three unusual reptiles individually numbered Fig. 1–3. Particularly striking is Fig. 3, a so-called flying dragon or flying lizard, shown with its characteristic wing-like membranes extended from the sides of its body. These remarkable reptiles became popular subjects in early European natural-history publications because of their unusual ability to glide between trees. The two larger lizards above are equally dramatically represented, with elongated tails, prominent claws and distinctive markings. The animals are finely engraved and enhanced with original hand coloring in black, brown, green, red and ochre. The plate bears the engraved inscription “Jacob Hauer Schmuzer” at lower right. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, the work contained hundreds of finely engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, antiquity, costumes and mythology. An unusual and highly decorative early zoological print, particularly appealing to collectors of reptiles, natural history and early scientific illustration. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Amphibien XII / Amphibies XII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Light age-related toning and occasional minor spotting. Some marginal wear and small edge imperfections, particularly along the right edge. Original hand coloring remains attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique print from circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: antique lizard print, flying dragon lizard, flying lizard, Draco lizard, exotic reptiles, antique reptile print...

Title: Antique Architectural Print of the Parthenon, Athens, Tardieu, 1825 Description: Original antique architectural engraving of the Parthenon in Athens, combining a reconstructe...

A. Kuger Sterling Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Bowl with Buffalo Head Handles A sculptural late 20th-century ostrich egg bowl mounted in sterling silver by A. Kuger, retaining its ori...

Geo III Sheffield Salver with a Large Engraved Armorial Design in the Center. The central engraving with a Knight's arm holding a cross with two side crosses most commonly refers to ...

Original Antique Print of Roman Chariot Racing and Circus Maximus by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving illustrating ancient Roman chariot racing and the Circus Maximus, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around 1800. The plate is titled “Alterthümer VIII / Antiquités VIII” and contains four illustrations relating to Roman chariot racing and the famous circus games of antiquity. Fig. 1 presents a reconstruction of the Circus Maximus in Rome, the enormous ancient arena used for chariot races and other public spectacles. The elongated track is shown surrounded by tiers of seating, monumental entrances and the central barrier or spina, decorated with an obelisk, statues and other monuments. Fig. 2 depicts a dramatic Roman quadriga: a four-horse chariot racing at speed, with the charioteer leaning forward and wielding his whip. The richly ornamented chariot and animated horses make this the visual centerpiece of the plate. Fig. 3 illustrates details of an ancient horse harness or bridle, while Fig. 4 reproduces an ancient representation of a chariot and driver. The engraving is delicately enhanced with original hand coloring in restrained shades of green, ochre, red and brown and bears the engraved signature “Jacob H. Schmuzer” beneath Fig. 4. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, the work contained hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, mythology, ancient history and costumes. An attractive early 19th-century representation of ancient Rome, particularly appealing to collectors of classical antiquity, equestrian subjects and Grand Tour imagery. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob H. Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Alterthümer VIII / Antiquités VIII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Light age-related toning and scattered minor spotting. Some wear and irregularity along the right sheet edge and minor marginal imperfections. Original hand coloring remains attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique print from circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Roman chariot print, chariot racing, Circus Maximus, ancient Rome print, Roman quadriga, four horse chariot, Roman horses, Roman antiquities, classical antiquity, Grand Tour print, equestrian engraving, Bertuch print, Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Jacob Schmuzer, hand colored engraving, Neoclassical print, antique Roman print

Horatio Nelson Portrait, Trafalgar Engraving, Naval Hero, 1819 London This striking engraved portrait depicts Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805), one of Britain’s most celebrat...

Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise Cartographer: Le St. Robert Date of Publication: 1750 This exquisite 18th-century map, 'Carte de la Terre de Canaan ou Terre Promise', w...

Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Januarius in Ceremonial Robes Description: This hand-colored engraving depicts a distinguished Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Janu...

A marble base, that quickly charge your phone, with a touch of magic. A circle, a stone, realized with the care that marble requires. A powerful wireless charging technology ensures an efficient and reliable power delivery. The result is a magical object, with a natural feel, a piece of art that wonderfully fits on any table or bedside table, or everywhere you imagine. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 100% Italian marble, 0% plastics. - 15w power supply included in the box. - Integrated cable: 90cm (3ft) - Base diameter: Ø 12cm (4,72in) Compatible with all Qi-enabled devices. iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 12 Mini / iPhone 11...

Original Antique Print of a Chocolate-Drinking Creole Lady of Lima, Peru, c.1796 Description: An original antique copperplate engraving titled "Española Criolla de Lima" and "Dame C...

Original Antique Print of Toucan, Hornbill and Birds of Paradise by Bertuch, c.1790 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four spectacular exotic birds, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the end of the 18th century. The plate is titled “Vögel VII / Aves VII / Oiseaux VII” and bears the reference “I.B.42” at lower right. It presents a remarkable selection of tropical birds distinguished by their extravagant bills, brilliant plumage and exceptionally long tail feathers. Fig. 1 depicts a bird of paradise, shown with an extraordinary cascade of fine, elongated ornamental feathers. Birds of paradise were among the most celebrated exotic birds encountered by European naturalists and collectors, admired particularly for the elaborate plumage of the males. Fig. 2 shows a spectacular long-tailed tropical bird with dark plumage, green details around the head and an exceptionally long blue-green tail extending almost the entire height of the plate. Fig. 3 depicts a large hornbill, immediately recognizable by its enormous yellow bill and prominent casque above the upper mandible. The bird is represented with predominantly black plumage contrasting against the white underside and brightly colored bill. Fig. 4 shows a toucan perched on a branch. Its oversized orange-red bill, yellow throat and dark body create one of the strongest color contrasts in the composition. A separate study of elongated feathers appears at the bottom of the plate, further emphasizing the extraordinary plumage of the exotic birds represented. The engraving is enhanced with original hand coloring in black, green, blue, yellow, orange and red. The combination of a toucan, hornbill, bird of paradise and spectacular long-tailed bird makes this one of the more decorative ornithological plates from Bertuch’s natural-history series. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), first published in Weimar in 1790, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates introduced readers to animals, plants, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Vögel VII / Aves VII / Oiseaux VII Reference: I.B.42 Subjects: Bird of Paradise Long-Tailed Tropical Bird Hornbill Toucan Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1790 Period: Late 18th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning with scattered foxing, spotting and minor marks. Some marginal wear and small edge irregularities are visible, consistent with age. Original hand coloring remains attractive, particularly the blue, green, yellow and orange details. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique engraving from the late 18th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion bird and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: antique bird print, toucan print...

A charming Chinese export pewter box dating to the early 20th century Republic era, featuring a beautiful oval porcelain medallion hand-painted with a scene of a soldier reporting go...

TITLE: Three French Post Chaise & Cabriolet Coachbuilding Engravings, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Set of three original antique 18th-century copper engravings illustrating French post chaises...

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk / Bonheur du Jour—Circa 1900s This exquisite French Louis XVI-style bonheur du jour is a marquetry-inlaid writing desk, crafted in Fran...

The engraving titled "America" was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during the mid-18th century. The series includes al...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various starfish and other echinoderms, emphasizing...

Title: Three Gull Species, Hand-Colored Buffon Bird Engraving, Original 18th Century Description: An original eighteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicting three species of gu...

An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...

Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1581 Description: A striking and historically evocative hand-colored engraving titled “Habit of an Ethiopian, in 1581,” ...

Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800 Set of three original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting spectacular butterflies and moths together with their caterpillar and chrysalis stages, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the beginning of the 19th century. The three plates are titled “Insecten XXIX / Insectes XXIX,” “Insecten XXIII / Insectes XXIII,” and “Insecten XXXI / Insectes XXXI.” Together they form a particularly decorative group illustrating the remarkable variety and metamorphosis of butterflies and moths. The first plate, Insecten XXIX, presents four large butterflies. Particularly striking is the brilliant blue specimen occupying the lower half of the composition, contrasted with three butterflies in more restrained shades of brown, cream and violet. The different views of the wings demonstrate the extraordinary variation in pattern and coloration among exotic butterflies. The second plate, Insecten XXIII, is devoted to two spectacular moths and their life cycles. The upper specimen is a Death’s-head Hawk-moth type, immediately recognizable by the remarkable skull-like marking on its thorax. It is accompanied by its large striped caterpillar and chrysalis. Below is another beautifully patterned moth shown together with its caterpillar and pupal stage. The third plate, Insecten XXXI, is dominated by a magnificent large eye-spotted moth. Its broad wings carry four prominent eye-like markings surrounded by intricate bands of black, cream, red and ochre. Beneath it are the extraordinary green caterpillar and dark chrysalis, illustrating three stages of the insect’s metamorphosis. The three engravings are beautifully enhanced with original hand coloring. Together they create an exceptionally attractive natural-history ensemble, combining strong decorative appeal with the scientific fascination with insect metamorphosis that characterized European natural history around 1800. The plates bear engraved signatures of Jacob Hauer Schmuzer, one of the engravers associated with Bertuch’s monumental publication. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar from 1790 onward, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved plates introduced readers to natural history, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The three plates work particularly well displayed together and would make an impressive grouping in a living room, library, study, bedroom or natural-history inspired interior. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plates: Insecten XXIII / Insectes XXIII Insecten XXIX / Insectes XXIX Insecten XXXI / Insectes XXXI Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engravings on paper Number of Items: 3 Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, scattered minor spotting and occasional handling marks. Some minor marginal wear and edge irregularities. Original hand coloring remains strong and attractive. Please refer to the photographs for the individual condition of each sheet. Please note: These are three original antique engravings from around 1800, not modern reproductions. The prints are sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: set of butterfly prints, antique butterfly prints, antique moth...

Habit of a Woman of Africa, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1581 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman ...