Engraved Furniture

A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Architectural design with the central elements depicted in the engraving: the Baroque design of the pulpit, the inclusion of a Corinthian column which suggests a classical influence, and the presence of a staircase plan indicating the approach to the pulpit. Dating approximately between 1740 and 1760. The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, and it was published by Johann Georg Hertel I in Augsburg. The design shows a richly decorated pulpit and archway, typical of the Rococo style, which is known for its elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and curves. This image is one of four numbered plates related to this work. The detail in the engraving is meticulous, showcasing the elaborate aesthetic that characterized much of the European art and architecture during the mid-18th century. Franz Xaver Habermann (1721–1796) was a German engraver and etcher who was active during the 18th century, a period marked by the Rococo style. Although not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Habermann contributed significantly to the graphic arts during his time. Habermann's work often featured architectural designs, such as the intricate pulpit depicted in the image you've provided. He was skilled in creating prints that detailed elaborate decorative schemes and architectural fantasies, which were popular during the Rococo period. His creations were known for their intricate details and the fluidity of their lines, capturing the lightness and ornamental excesses that characterized Rococo design. Johann Georg Hertel I, who published Habermann's work, was part of a notable family of engravers and publishers in Augsburg, a city that was an important center for publishing in Europe at the time. The Hertel family played a significant role in disseminating artistic and architectural designs through their publications. While specific details about Habermann’s life and training may not be as well-documented as those of major artists of his time, his surviving works suggest that he was a highly skilled engraver who had mastered the Rococo style, contributing to the spread of this aesthetic through his printed works. His designs would have influenced the tastes of the period, both within Germany and across Europe, where the appetite for such elaborate designs was significant. More in detail about this engraving: This engraving features a detailed representation of a Baroque-style preacher's pulpit, intricately designed and placed upon a Corinthian column, demonstrating the grandeur of religious architecture during the Baroque period. The pulpit is richly adorned with elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and possibly religious iconography, all common elements in Baroque ecclesiastical design. A significant feature of this print is the inclusion of architectural details such as the Corinthian column base, known for its ornate capital with acanthus leaves and scrolls, which supports the pulpit above. This classical element signifies stability and order, providing a stark contrast to the exuberant decoration of the pulpit itself. To the right of the pulpit, there's a tall, slender window filled with panes that could either be clear or stained glass, framed by an ornate window arch...

Antique portrait titled 'Maurits, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'. Engraving of Maurice, Prince of Orange. Bust length with beard, closed ruff, armour, and with sash over right shoul...

A 1930’s vintage Italian bronze and Murano glass Empire style pendant chandelier having dozens of colorful, beaded glass flowers in shades of bl...

"Rosone Antico nel Tempio di Giove Statore." A breakdown of the title: - "Rosone" typically refers to an architectural term for a rose window, which is a circular window with a dec...

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

Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, Circa 1875 Presenting a distinguished Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, dating to circa 1875. Standing ...

Antique French Silver Gilt Engraved Soup Tureen Cover Stand Puiforcat French, Late 19th Century Height 25cm, width 52cm, depth 41cm Weight approx. 8,500 grams This striking French...

This original antique engraving displays three different mammalian species: 1. **Mephitis mephitis** - Commonly known as the striped skunk. Characterized by its prominent striped fu...

Original antique hand-colored engraving of the Norway Lemming, originating from "Die Säugethiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen," which translates to "The Mammals...

This original print is a hand-colored engraving of Ulriksdal Castle, also historically known as "Jacobsdal" due to its location in the area of Solna near Stockholm, Sweden. The title...

Antique print titled 'Sjah Selim, 10. Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Rafi ud-Darajat, the 10th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën'...

An original antique engraving titled "Engraved for PAYNE'S Universal Geography." This title, along with the note "Vol.II page 648," suggests it is an illustration from a volume of ...

Design – engraved brass side table, Ø 50 cm This circular side table presents a round brass top and cylindrical base, both finished in aged gold patina. The surface is fully hand-eng...

A pair of 1900's French empire style bronze sconces with swans and three lights

Antique print titled 'Nidus Ardeae, Nycticoracis'. This print depicts the nest and eggs of the black-crowned night heron (Dutch: kwak). The black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nyct...

The 1930s, Brlgium A wonderful Belgium Art Nouveau lamp. The stands are handmade in wrought iron with black finish patina and hammered with a floral pattern. The metalwork is of ex...

Elevate a bar, dining table, or coffee service with this elegant antique French silver plated serving tray by Christofle, crafted circa 1870. Of generous rectangular form with softly...

A desk tray designed by Charles Asprey & Charles Asprey junior. This is a very elegant desk-tray created in London England by the silversmith company of Charles Asprey & Cha...

Antique bird print titled 'Histoire Naturelle, l'oiseau de Paradis, le Paille en queue, la Corneille mantelée'. Beautiful copper engraving depicting the bird of paradise, tropicbird and the hooded...

Square, oval-section purse powder compact in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped enamel on guilloché and hand-engraved motifs on all sides. English...

This original print is Johann Georg Wille's copper engraving of a Sappeur of the Swiss Guard from 1779. Wille was a notable artist and engraver known for his portraits and engravings during the 18th century. The piece depicts a half-length portrait of a soldier in the uniform of the Swiss Guard, likely in service in Italy, perhaps even in Rome, given the connection of the Swiss Guard with the Vatican. The soldier is portrayed as a sapper or pioneer, carrying out specialized military tasks. The dimensions of the paper and the technique used (copper engraving on paper) give a sense of the physical aspects of the artwork. The condition report indicates some minor damage but an overall good state, with some restoration work done. It's fascinating how historical artworks like this engraving can provide insights into military attire, cultural connections, and artistic techniques of the time. More details: Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris): "Sapeur des gardes suisses" Portrait of a man wearing a feather-trimmed fur hat and a sash worn over his uniform, breast piece with profile to the left, 1779. Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessine et gravé par Wille Graveur du Roi". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "SAPEUR DES GARDES SUISSES ...". Keywords: Soldier; Uniform; Man; Soldier portrait...

American Folk Art Pyrography At Its Finest This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch hand-painted and hand incised work of art on board of ...

Presented is an original 1893 etching by George Aikman, after an original watercolor by John Smart. This composition depicts golfers, accompanied by young caddies and families, playi...

Suitcase by Louis Vuitton, dated 1910 circa. Engraved latch, brown and camel leather.

Male Eurasian Teal – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 This original hand-colored copper engraving from 1789 depicts the male Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca), a small and...

Engraved Brass and Solid Wood Side Table – Cylindrical Base Design: This engraved brass side table presents a balanced combination of solid dibetou wood and patinated metalwork. The...

Antique horse print titled 'La Vraije Methode (..)'. Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Musa in Aedibus Ducis Altaempsy.' - Statue of a Muse in Rome. The Muses are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. From the 1660 Dutch edition of 'Icones et Segmenta Nobil. Signorum et Statuarum quae Romae extant' by Francois Perrier. This first Dutch edition was published by Nicolaas Visscher, printed in 1660 (Amsterdam). Although Perrier was French, he fell in love with Rome when he traveled there first in 1628 and then returning in 1635 and remaining for 10 years. While there, he completed this series of 100 views of Roman statuary in the various palaces and gardens, including the Medici and Vatican gardens and the Palazzo Farnese. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Cornelis van Dalen...

Strix Flammea – Antique Barn Owl Print by Nozeman & Sepp, 1829 This beautifully hand-coloured engraving shows the barn owl (Tyto alba), known in Dutch as...

Remarkable workmanship, mouthblown art glass chandelier. If you are looking for a special light fixture to grace your living space then this handcrafted chandelier from the land of ...

Vintage pair (2) Folk Art or Outsider Art Portraits of Native Americans. The female displays braided hair and a necklace with pendant of possible an acorn or shell; the male with a ...

Antique print titled 'ZEBRA mas, sive Assinus sylvestris Africanus. Drawn from a stuff’d Skin in the Royal College of Physicians, London'. Rare zoological study of a male Zebra, [typ...

Sterling silver cylindrical tankard gilded inside. The body is embossed an engraved by hand with scrolls and flowers Measure: 730 grams.

This is an original antique steel engraving, uncolored, lettered below the view "CAPITOL OF VIRGINIA, RICHMOND." The capitol stands alone on open ground, seen at an angle: a long rec...

Map of Asia Minor & Cyprus with Medallions – Weigel Engraving c.1720 This finely engraved antique map, titled Asiae Peninsula sive Asia intra Taurum, presents an early 18th-century ...

PETREA, which is the smallest of the three Arabias, is barren. Deserta, obtains its name from the poverty of its soil, excepting the vicinity of the Euphrates, the country being a sandy desert. Felix, is named from the fertility of its soil, which, compared with the others, is rich and worthy cultivation; the inhabitants, nevertheless, lead wandering lives for the purpose of pasturing their flocks, or become robbers, as the caravans passing between Bassora and Aleppo, or Egypt and Mecca, frequently experience. The celebrated Mahomet was a native of this country, by whose arms, and those of his followers, the faith which he inculcated has been spread over so large a portion of the globe. The chief who has the government of Arabia Felix...

An enchanting mid-20th century Galle cameo glass vase, delicately etched and decorated with an exotic wildlife scene. The vase is adorned with a continuous procession of elephants mo...

Table ashtray in the shape of a four-leaf clover with structure in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated and external and internal lining in real malachite stone. Dimensions cm. 12 x ...

A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with original gilding

Female Common Shelduck – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 This beautifully hand-colored copper engraving, published in 1789, features the female of the Common Sheldu...

1927 René Lalique – “Bacchantes” Opalescent Vase “Bacchantes” vase in opalescent glass with blue patina. Model created by René Lalique in 192...

Old Engraving with Title: Bumey Haman Seaka, King of Barsalli on the Gambia // plan of Yamyamakunda Factory on ye Gambia. Artist/engraver/cartographer: ...

19th Century Anglo- Indian Engraved & Jeweled Bronze Cobra Candlestick India, Circa 1890 One the finest examples of late 19th century Anglo- Indian bronze cobra candlesticks, ma...

Junior sport petrol lighter designed by Ronson. This an extremely rare antique pocket petrol lighter created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Art Metal Work Co. during the ...

Antique map titled 'Bocche del Fivme Negro et Isole di Capo Verde'. Beautiful double-page map of the Cape Verde Islands and part of the coast of Senegal, with large decorative cartou...

Pair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman or Persian silver & carnelian Boxes, circa 1880. An unusual pair of antique Islamic Ottoman or Persian silver lidded boxes, circa 1880, ...

19th-Century French Clodion-Style Bronzed Zinc Ewer with Bacchic Caryatid Handle A dramatic and richly modeled 19th-century French Clodion-style ewer, cast in bronzed zinc and conce...

Spectaculaire vase ovoïde à panse méplate et col navette sur piédouche en verre triple. Magnifique décor gravé en très fines réserves à l’acide et repris à la roue, de feuillages et ...

Map no. 20 of a large wall map of Delfland, The Netherlands. The map covers the region of Pijnacker with a large compass rose with allegorical figures a...

An unusual and elaborately decorated German silver goblet dating to the 19th century, distinguished by its sculptural figural stem and richly ornamented cup and base. Executed in the...

Antique print, titled: 'Briela.' Bird's-eye view plan of Brielle in The Netherlands. With key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu...

Italian: "Deep Blue Grissinato" sideboard - A customizable work of art for your home It's not just a piece of furniture: it's a contemporary sculpture, a creation you might find in...

An impressive early 20th-century Islamic brass vase, circa 1920, distinguished by its monumental 28-inch height, elegant amphora-inspired silhouette...

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fired enamel miniature with an image of a “landscape wi...

Marsh Tit with Nest Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, c.1770 This delicately hand-coloured engraving titled Parus Palustris depicts the marsh tit (Poecile palustris), kn...

A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style Caldwell sconces with rams head design

A mid to late 19th century Swedish empire chandelier with cobalt glass inset and crystal hanging

Antique print titled ‘Picus albo nigroque various major'. This print depicts the great spotted woodpecker (Dutch: grote bonte specht). The great spo...