Engraved Furniture

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia en l'Isle de Iava - Ware affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia gelegen op groot Eylant Java'. Detailed plan...

An 18th century hand-colored city view of Nuremburg, Germany entitled "Geometrischer Grundris der des Heiligen Römischen Reichs Freyen Stadt Nürnberg" by Matthaus Seutter from his "A...

Monumental George Sharp for J.E. Caldwell & Co. Classical Coin Silver Ladle with Muse Medallion, circa 1865–1870 A sculptural and exceptional exampl...

Gorgeous French Limoges style fuchsia pink hand painted porcelain with exquisite floral arrangements, solid gilt brass and etched glass 5-light oil lamp chandelier. A pair available...

Title: 15th Century Woodcut View of Tiberias from the Kleine Weltchronik, 1496 Description: A highly important and visually striking 15th-century German incunabula woodcut depicting...

Antique Moth Pair Sciapteron Xystophora Sepp Brants 1906 Handcolor This striking matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 3–4 of th...

Antique Butterfly Pair Satyrus Statilinus Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolor NOTE: WE SELL THE PRINTS UNFRAMED. THE PRINTS ARE ORIGINAL AND GUARANTEED OVER 100 YEARS OLD. This refined matching pair of antique butterfly engravings originates from Parts 1–2 of the rare third and final series of 'Nederlandsche Vlinders', published in The Hague by Martinus Nijhoff between 1905 and 1913. The work was executed under the direction of A. Brants as a continuation of the legendary Sepp tradition in Dutch entomological illustration, first begun in 1728. This late series represents the final chapter of one of the most important illustrated natural history projects ever produced in the Netherlands. Both plates depict the life cycle of Satyrus Statilinus, showing the butterfly in multiple wing positions alongside detailed studies of caterpillar, chrysalis, egg, and host plant. The scientific accuracy is paired with remarkably subtle hand coloring, revealing soft browns, muted greens, and carefully shaded contours. These plates reflect the transition from the great 18th-century copper engraving tradition into early 20th-century scientific illustration while fully preserving artisanal coloring techniques. This offering includes not only the two original hand-colored copper engravings, but also the complete original printed text leaves (in Dutch language) from Part 1–2, allowing the set to be preserved as a true historical entomological unit rather than isolated decorative prints. The plates come from the library of the noted Dutch lepidopterist Jan Hendrik Ernst Wittpen (1878–1956), with his library stamp present, adding strong scientific provenance. The third series of Sepp’s butterflies is markedly rarer on the market than the earlier volumes and is highly sought after by collectors of natural history, scientific art, and museum-quality wall decor. Presented as a matching diptych, this pair works especially well for libraries, studies, and refined contemporary interiors where historical scientific imagery adds quiet authority and warmth. Condition report Both engravings and accompanying text leaves are in excellent, near-mint condition. Clean impressions, fresh original hand coloring, strong plate marks visible, no foxing, no tears, no stains. Exceptionally well preserved. Framing tips This pair is ideally suited for a horizontal diptych presentation. Use soft ivory or warm light-grey museum matting with slim walnut, bronze, or muted gilt frames. Museum glass is strongly recommended to preserve the original coloring. Hanging the two plates with 4–6 cm spacing creates a balanced and elegant wall composition. NOTE: WE SELL THE PRINTS UNFRAMED. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: A. Brants after Sepp tradition, The Hague, circa 1905–1913 SEO keyword block antique butterfly engraving, sepp butterfly print, brants entomology, satyrus statilinus, dutch natural history art, hand colored insect print, antique scientific illustration...

A fine antique service in very good condition. With fine chased decoration in the Japanese manner with decorative floral sections alternating with angular decorated bands. All pieces footed. Including: a teapot with hinged lid, a coffee pot, a large hot water pot on stand with a burner below (H. 16", W. 11", the bone finish resin knob...

Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883 Dimensions: 3.5" W × 2.5" D × 1.5" H Materials: Copper with applied silver decoration Marks: Gorham, date letter “P” for 1883 A finely crafted American Aesthetic Movement mixed-metal box by Gorham, executed in copper with sculptural silver appliqué. The domed lid features a dynamic lizard in high relief, accompanied by two playful mice in motion, all arranged above a silvered ground with grasses and textured earth. The decoration is set asymmetrically against the warm copper body, leaving generous areas of polished surface that highlight the contrast between metals. The interior is left plain, showing use consistent with age. The imagery reflects the strong influence of Japanese Meiji-era design on Gorham in the late 19th century. Themes of small animals and naturalistic vignettes were drawn directly from Japanese art, where lizards were regarded as symbols of protection and renewal, and mice were associated with quickness, fertility, and in some contexts, good fortune. Together, they create a whimsical narrative of pursuit, rendered with wit and naturalistic detail. This work exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement credo of “Art for Art’s Sake,” emphasizing beauty, asymmetry, and nature study over traditional allegory. Gorham’s mixed-metal line, developed in the wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, sought to rival Tiffany & Co. in innovation and design, producing decorative objects that were both functional and avant-garde. Comparable Gorham copper...

Antique botany print titled 'Garcinia Mangostana'. Hand colored engraving of a mangosteen tree. This print originates from 'Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (..)' by Joseph Jacob Plenck...

Caen – Antique Hand-Coloured Normandy Town Plan Engraving (1666) This 17th-century copper engraving offers a finely detailed early plan of Caen, published in Antwerp in 1666 for the...

Cherbourg – Antique Hand-Coloured French Coastal Town Engraving (1666) This 17th-century copper engraving presents a finely detailed early plan of Cherbourg, published in Antwerp in...

Regency English Sheffield Plate Armorial Wine Cooler in the Manner of Matthew Boulton A distinguished English Old Sheffield Plate wine cooler dating to the Regency period, circa 181...

Set of four Regency era coloured engravings by Rowlandson. Four framed coloured engravings of Regency London landmarks including the Corn Exchange,...

Pair of Monumental Postmodern White Lacquered Plaster Lamps by Casual Lamps A striking pair of monumental postmodern table lamps by Casual Lamps, dated 1986, embodying the architect...

Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell A rare and whimsical 19th-century Austrian figural inkwell in the Franz Bergman...

18th century German, a hand-colored engraving of a dressage horse and rider from Description du Manège Moderne by Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron Rais d' Eisenberg (German, ca. 1700-ca. 1770). Engraved by Bernard Picart (French, 1673-1733). Titled "Le Brillant", this dressage engraving is plate XXXIII. There is a gallery label verso. The print is matted and framed under UF-3 plexiglass, which offers the maximum amount of UV protection (approx. 97%). This print was originally part of an illustrated book Baron d'Eisenberg made describing the art of the cavaliers and depicting the different breeds of horses- The full title of the book is L'Art de Monter a Cheval: ou Description du Manége Moderne, Dans sa Perfection, published in Leipzig: Arkstée et Merkus, 1747). A set of 7 framed engravings from the same book sold at Sotheby's for $9,500 (plus tax and buyers premium). Reference: The author, a German horseman and artist, spent some of his youth at the manège of Saxe-Weimar before entering into the service of the Emperor. He then spent six years in Naples as the Master of Horse of the Viceroy before returning to Vienna where he studied under M. de Regenthal, the imperial Master of Horse. He participated in the coronation of the Emperor Charles V at Frankfurt in 1711, then spent some time in England, but was back in Germany before 1753. He probably died in Tuscany where he was Director and Master of the Horse at the Academy in Pisa. Brunet II, 957; Mennessier de la Lance I, p. 438. The Baron wrote several important and lavishly illustrated books on horses: his Description du manège moderne dans sa perfection, London 1727, and Dictionnaire des termes du manège moderne, 1747, being the best well-known. He dedicated Description du Manège Moderne to King George II and to his son, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Subscribers to the book included royalty and nobility from all over Europe. The engraver was Bernard Picart, born in Paris in 1673. He gained honors at the Academy of Paris at the age of sixteen. He was a master designer and engraver and worked in Paris and Amsterdam until his death in 1733. Dimensions: 9"h x 12"w (sight), 16.5"h x 19.25"w (frame) Condition: Good, some rippling to sheet, not examined out of frame. Provenance: Lombard Antiquarian Maps & Prints, Cape Elizabeth...

Plate VI: 'Chirurgie.' (Surgery). This plate shows surgical / medical instruments relating to surgery of rickets and hernia. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Dide...

A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights

Antique religion print titled 'Plegtigheden der Jooden op den Sabbathdag'. This print depicts Ceremonies of the Jews on the Sabbath. Originates from 'Het algemeen groot historisch, o...

Cylindrical table cigar box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, with hinged lid. Modern contemporary style. Diameter cm. 5 height cm....

The Origin. A Legacy of Nobility. Matías is the heart of Kaunus. As the first design to follow the Sublime Legends, it remains the foundation of our identity. It was born as a refuge...

Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition. Mixed edition...

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Crystal Triangular Box Hallmarks of .800 silver crescent moon and crown, with the stamped signature of the Retailer /Jeweler's mark of Paul Tub...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three piece condiment set - boxed; an addition to our dining...

"San Barnaba" Specchio in Vetro di Murano in Stile Veneziano, realizzato dalle mani esperte dei Maestri Muranesi, con cornice composta da canne e ricci cristallo su sfondo oro, le in...

“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis Chambon made copper engraving after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps. A huge wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition. This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca...

PRESENTING a Lovely large sized wood block print of "The Dispersion of the Hala Tree by Madam Pele" by Dietrich Varez - 1979. Signed by the artist. We...

A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890. The twin handled koro having a reticulated lid dec...

Bioethanol fireplace in silver mirror with pure silver and decorated in red color, produced by Fratelli Tosi on the Murano Glass Island carved, beveled and hand-engraved with pure si...

Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...

Archery Prize Brooch 1837, Fraternity of Saint George. An archery trophy designed in the shape of an arrow with intricate detailing along its shaft and feathers. At the center is a s...

Unusual 19th-century German . 800 Silver Snuff Box with Repoussé Rural Scenes and Fruit Basket Lid A charming and unusually shaped 19th-century German silver snuffbox, expertly craf...

A stylish, rare, large 20th-century French gilt wall mirror, having a scroll frame above an oval bevelled glass plate, 80cm by 60cm. This mirror can be suitable as a console and pier mirror...

An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified ...

Pair of Regal Bronze Lion Head Bookends with Verdigris Patinated Highlights A striking pair of sculptural lion head bookends, executed in a richly modeled and heavily textured compo...

Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...

Antique Persian Costume Prints Set of 3, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1749 A refined and highly decorative set of three original 18th-century hand-colored engravings depicting Persian c...

Arthur Court Attributed Faux Bamboo Cast Pewter Gallery Tray with Handles A substantial and highly decorative faux bamboo tray attributed to American designer Arthur Court, executed...

Dutch silver spoon box in Biedermeier style with 6 tea spoons Silver spoon box, raised on claw feet with beautiful engraving. The spoon box has a b...

French perfumed scents necessaire from the 18th century. This is a fantastic and very rare 18th century necessaire box for perfumed scents, created in the kingdom of France during t...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Roses and Spring Flowers, London 1828 This charming pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the grace and precision ...

Title: Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Ornamental Flowers, London 1828 Description: This striking pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings offers a vivid glimpse...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings beautifully illustrates the spirit...

This is a lithographic print after the pastel drawing by French illustrator and artist Lucien-Victor Guirand de Scevola (1871 - 1950) ...

An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Engraved Glass Vanity / Writing Table or Desk in the style of Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The piece presents a exquisite light and e...

A overwhelming beauty eclectic sideboard Vittorio Dassi Lissone attributed. Styles: neoclassic - with renaissance engravings and art nouveau-mi...

Set of Three Antique Engravings of Insects from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A set of three finely engraved copperplates from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s monumen...

Giorgio Salimbeni Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Enamel Photo Frame, Florence, 1970 Elegant rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and richly decorated wi...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A fine matching pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benja...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 Description: A delicate and finely preserved pair of hand-colored botanical engravings from Benjamin ...

Drape takes inspiration from drapery and the use of chiaro- scuro. Drape is a hand-carved porcelain semisphere. Each lamp is designed and carved just as if it was a piece of fabric, ...

Late 19th century Arts & Crafts style silver mounted walking stick English, 1893 Height 90cm, diameter 3.5cm Expertly crafted in 1893, this antique walking stick embodies the es...

Chinese silver box with repousse, chasing and cast applied dragons. Very fine period work. Marked with French import hallmarks.

A truly unique limited edition table lamp made by Louis Vuitton as part of their renowned Objets Nomades collection and purchased at the Milan exhibition held at the Palazzo Boccini in 2017 It has never been used and is in immaculate condition, comes with all documentation in its original box with instructions and guide book from the exhibition that year all packed inside the original packing box shipped from Milan to London for me "With his Surface Lamp for the Objets Nomades Collection, Oki Sato, the inspired designer behind the Nendo Studio, has encased light in leather. A rechargeable lamp...

These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut. This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...

Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs Austria, Circa 1890s, Franz Bergmann School, Unmarked This rare and striking Art Nouveau vase exemplifies the o...

Title: Rare 16th Century Biblical Woodcut of Aaron the High Priest, c.1560–1580 Description: A striking and historically important 16th-century German Renaissance woodcut depicting ...

Exotic Anglo-Indian Patinated Repoused Brass Oil Lamp with Alligator Handles, Now Electrified  An exquisite Exotic Anglo-Indian Patinated Repoussé Brass Oil Lamp, now electrified. M...