Engraved Furniture

The Rocky Mountains, Western Frontier Landscape – Antique American Engraving, 1873 This refined 19th-century engraving titled The Rocky Mountains presents a serene yet expansive vie...

An ink drawing after Poussin. Dated 1819 on bottom right. The frame and glass color are original.

Title: Napoleon Honors the Wounded Soldier, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts Napoleon Bonaparte publicly honoring a wound...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Prints – Poa Grasses incl. Meadowgrass & Bluegrass (c.1830) This rare set of eight hand-colored botanical engravings from circa 1830 showcases various spe...

Title: 18th Century Engraving of Thamas Koulikan (Nader Shah), King of Persia Description: This antique engraving depicts Thamas Koulikan, known in European sources as Nader Shah (r...

Chinese Imperial Throne and Ceremonial Regalia, Antique Hand-Colored Print 1815 Description: This elegant early 19th-century hand-colored engraving presents a rare and detailed view...

English Moths on Rowan & Hawthorn – Hand-Colored Insect Engraving, Albin 1720 This hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural History of English Insects by Eleazar Albin, one of the foundational works of British entomology. The plate illustrates moths and caterpillars shown in different stages of development, arranged in direct relation to their host plants. Albin’s approach of documenting insects alongside their food sources was highly innovative and places this work among the earliest systematic studies of English insects. The engraving is dedicated “To the Honorable Edward Southwell Esq.” Edward Southwell was a British politician and landowner, best known for his role as Principal Secretary of State for Ireland. His inclusion reflects the patronage networks that supported early natural history publishing in Georgian England. The host plants depicted are rowan (Sorbus) and hawthorn (Crataegus), both rendered with botanical clarity. The insects shown are moths and their larvae associated with hedgerow and woodland environments. While Albin’s nomenclature predates modern taxonomy, the plate likely represents early observations of geometrid and noctuid moths, groups commonly associated with these plants. The balanced layout, soft green foliage, and warm, muted tones give the engraving a strong decorative quality, making it particularly suitable for framing in interior settings. As issued, the print retains its original hand coloring, applied under Albin’s supervision, giving the surface a subtle depth and period character. This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a later reproduction. Condition: Light to moderate, even age-related toning consistent with early 18th-century paper. Minor edge wear from original binding. Original hand coloring remains clear and well preserved. Framing tips: This engraving frames beautifully in dark walnut or ebonized wood with a generous ivory or soft cream mat, enhancing the warmth of the aged paper. For a lighter, contemporary interior, a pale oak or natural wood frame with a museum-white mat works particularly well. UV-protective glazing is recommended to preserve the original hand coloring. The print is sold unframed, allowing full flexibility for custom presentation. Keywords: Eleazar Albin, English insects, antique insect print, entomology engraving, hand colored engraving, Georgian natural history, 18th century print, British insects, moth engraving, caterpillar illustration, hawthorn leaves, rowan berries, botanical entomology, antique scientific illustration...

Harper’s Ferry by Moonlight, Potomac River Night View – Antique Engraving This atmospheric 19th-century engraving titled Harper’s Ferry by Moonlight presents a dramatic nocturnal vi...

Allegories of the Cities of Asia – Antique Hand-Colored Print, Ferrario, 1815 This impressive antique hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a monumental composition of allegori...

Botanical Garden Wall Mirror by Elis Monsport Limited Edition Of 10 Pieces. Dimensions: Open: D 4,5 x W 73 x H 99 cm. Closed: D 4,5 x W 144 x H 99 cm. Materials: Engraved stainless s...

Augustus Caesar Portrait, Antique Engraving, Roman Empire, 1826 London This refined portrait of Augustus Caesar was engraved in London in 1826 for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, an ...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Festuca & Brome Grasses, c.1830 This beautifully unified set of eight early 19th-century botanical engravings features several fine species ...

Antique Map of Alexandria Egypt – Plan of Vetus & Nova with Inset of Patriarch Seat This finely engraved 18th-century map presents an early and detailed plan of Alexandria, Egypt, s...

China: Qing Court Officials & Armored Guard, Antique Hand-Colored Print Pair 1815 This striking pair of original early-19th-century hand-colored prints presents two complementary vi...

Antique Map of Southern Greece & Aegean – Peloponnese, Islands & Crete, c.1818 Elegant antique map depicting southern Greece and the Aegean world, covering the Peloponnese, Attica, Boeotia, Euboea, Crete, and the Cyclades, Sporades, and Dodecanese islands. The map presents the Greek world as understood in classical antiquity, with cities, regions, rivers, coastlines, and islands engraved in fine detail and highlighted with subtle original outline color. The composition is visually rich and expansive, with the fragmented geography of the Aegean Sea creating a rhythmic and highly decorative pattern across the sheet. The balance between mainland Greece and the surrounding islands gives the map strong visual movement while retaining the calm, architectural clarity characteristic of d’Anville’s work. The map is based on the work of Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville, whose reconstructions of the ancient world set the standard for Enlightenment historical cartography. Through critical study of classical sources rather than decorative tradition, d’Anville produced maps prized for accuracy, proportion, and enduring scholarly authority. This example is the English edition published in London by Laurie & Whittle, issued circa 1818 and bound in the atlas A Complete Body of Ancient Geography. Produced during the neoclassical period, the restrained engraving and soft parchment palette align naturally with refined modern interiors. The neutral tones, crisp line work, and wide horizontal format make this map particularly effective as wall art in libraries, studies, hallways, and hospitality interiors. It pairs beautifully with the companion Northern Greece sheet to form a complete and visually balanced presentation of the ancient Greek world. A timeless and highly decorative representation of classical southern Greece and the Aegean, combining intellectual depth with strong interior presence. Condition report: Good antique condition with light, even toning and gentle age-related wear consistent with age. Original outline color remains clear and balanced. Central fold as issued. No major tears, losses, or repairs observed. Framing tips: Best presented in a dark walnut, blackened oak, or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or soft parchment mat. Museum or UV glass recommended. Especially striking when framed as a matched pair with the Northern Greece map. Technique: Engraving with original outline color Maker: Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville (after), published by Laurie & Whittle, London, circa 1818 --- Keywords: antique greece map, southern greece map, ancient greece map, peloponnese antique map, aegean sea antique map, crete antique map, cyclades antique map, sporades antique map, dodecanese antique map, graeciae pars meridionalis, antique engraved map, d’anville map, laurie and whittle, 19th century map, classical antiquity map, roman greece map, aegean islands wall art, neoclassical wall art, antique map wall decor, interior designer wall art, library wall decor, study wall art, museum style decor, parchment toned art, neutral wall art, scholarly antique map, collectible antique map, framed antique map...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amérique septentrionale'. Map of North America, with an inset map of the Aleutian Islands. This map originates from 'Atlas universel de géographie anci...

Persian Hunting Scene – 18th-Century Engraving of Archery and Game by J.C. Philips, 1754 This dynamic and finely detailed 18th-century engraving, titled De Manier van Jagen der Pers...

The Mughal Jaipur Brass Hookah from the mid-19th century is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic flair of the Mughal artisans, particularly those in the city of Ja...

Aylmer Bourke Lambert Portrait, Botanical Stipple Engraving, William Evans 1810 This refined early 19th-century stipple engraving portrays Aylmer Bourke Lambert, Esq. F.R.S. F.A.S.,...

Chronological Portraits of the Kings of Spain – Large Engraved Suite, Rome c.1700 This impressive engraved suite presents a chronological portrait history of Spain, tracing political authority on the Iberian Peninsula from Roman imperial rule through the Visigothic period, the medieval Christian kingdoms, and the Habsburg monarchy, concluding with Charles II of Spain. The series is conceived as a visual narrative of Spanish sovereignty rather than a generic collection of rulers. It begins with Roman emperors closely connected to Hispania, including Trajan and Hadrian, and continues through late antiquity, the Visigothic kings, the Reconquista, and the consolidation of Spain under Castile, León, Aragón, and the Habsburg dynasty. Together, the sheets form a coherent regnal sequence spanning more than fifteen centuries of Spanish history. Each sheet is structured as a carefully balanced grid of oval portrait medallions, framed by architectural borders and accompanied by concise Latin texts. The portrait style is derived from classical and numismatic sources, lending the series a timeless, authoritative character. The monochrome engraving, strong linear structure, and repetition of form give the set considerable decorative impact, making it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, hallways, or large wall installations. The engravings were produced in Rome around 1700, within the tradition of learned historical illustration intended for collectors, scholars, and institutions. The presence of intentionally blank medallions at the end of the sequence reflects the original concept of an expandable dynastic history and underscores the intellectual ambition of the project. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large, visually unified Spanish royal portrait series that combines strong interior appeal with serious historical depth. Condition report: Overall very good condition. Clean impressions with strong detail. Light age toning, minor handling marks, and occasional soft creases consistent with age. Margins ample. No restorations observed. Framing tips Excellent framed as a full suite in matching frames for a statement wall, or individually spaced in a grid layout. Works well with dark wood or black frames and generous off-white mats to emphasize the engraved detail. Technique Copper engraving Maker Italian engravers, Rome, circa 1700 Keyword: Kings of Spain portraits, Spanish monarchy, Spain royal history, Hispania rulers, Roman Hispania, Visigothic kings, Reconquista Spain, Habsburg Spain, Spanish regnal portraits, dynastic portrait series, genealogical engravings, Roman engraving...

Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700 Description: This striking antique engraving depicts Atahualpa, the last sovereign emperor of the Inca Empire, here ...

Title: “Antique Map of the Sunda Islands Including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo” This print is a beautifully detailed and relatively rare map of Western Indonesia, encompassing the reg...

Antique Map of Ancient Gaul – Roman France & Low Countries, Engraving c.1818 Elegant antique map depicting ancient Gaul under Roman rule, cove...

Antique Map of Europe – Roman to Medieval Transition, d’Anville, c.1818 Elegant antique map depicting Western Europe in a transitional period between classical antiquity and the early medieval world, covering Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the British Isles. The map visualizes Europe during an intermediate historical phase, bridging Roman provincial geography and the emerging political landscape of medieval Europe. The map is offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. The composition presents a broad and balanced view of the continent, with coastlines, river systems, and internal divisions engraved in fine detail and highlighted with restrained original outline color. The British Isles, Iberian Peninsula, Italian peninsula, and central Europe are clearly articulated, giving the sheet a strong architectural structure and visual coherence well suited to refined interior display. The map is based on the work of Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville (1697–1782), whose historical cartography reshaped European understanding of ancient and early historical geography. D’Anville’s approach emphasized critical comparison of classical texts, early sources, and geographic evidence, allowing him to reconstruct transitional periods with clarity and scholarly restraint rather than speculation. This example is the English edition published in London by Laurie & Whittle, issued circa 1818 and included in the atlas A Complete Body of Ancient Geography. Produced during the neoclassical period, the map reflects early nineteenth-century intellectual interest in historical continuity and transformation, expressed through clean engraving and a calm, parchment-toned palette. The neutral coloration, crisp line work, and large continental scope make this map especially effective as wall art in libraries, studies, boardrooms, and hospitality interiors. It works beautifully as a conceptual companion to the Roman Empire maps...

New Granada, New Andalusia & Guiana – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780 This finely engraved late-18th-century map depicts northern South America, titled Carte du Nouveau Royaume de Grenade, de la Nouvelle Andalousie et de la Guyane, engraved circa 1780 by Rigobert Bonne, one of the most influential figures of Enlightenment-era French cartography. The map covers present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and adjoining regions of the Amazon basin and Caribbean coast, offering a coherent scientific European view of this strategically important colonial zone. Bonne served as Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine and chief cartographer at the Dépôt de la Marine in Paris, where he succeeded Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. His tenure marked a decisive shift in French cartography toward clarity, standardized measurement, and the synthesis of the most up-to-date geographic intelligence. This map belongs to Bonne’s mature period and exemplifies his restrained yet highly legible engraving style, valued for both scholarly precision and visual balance. The geography is rendered with notable clarity. The map details the Magdalena, Orinoco, and Amazon river systems, clearly structuring the interior and linking the Andes to the Atlantic world. Colonial provinces such as New Granada, New Andalusia, and Guiana are carefully delineated, alongside Indigenous territories, mission regions, and coastal settlements. The Caribbean coastline, river mouths, and interior trade routes underscore the region’s economic and geopolitical significance in the late 18th century. Visually calm and architecturally strong, the map’s wide horizontal format, fine line engraving, and generous margins give it strong decorative appeal. It works equally well as a scholarly historical document and as a refined wall piece for a library, study, or contemporary interior. Collectors value Bonne’s South American maps for their intellectual authority, clarity, and understated elegance. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued. Clean impression with strong legibility; margins ample for framing. Framing tips: Best framed in dark walnut or ebonized wood with a generous ivory or warm off-white mat. Museum glass recommended to preserve detail and enhance contrast. Particularly effective as a wide-format focal piece. SEO keywords: New Granada antique map, Nouvelle Grenade map, New Andalusia map, Guiana antique map, Guyana antique map...

Alguacil of the Bullring – Hand-Colored Lithograph, Espagne & Portugal No. 24, c.1845 This striking 19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled Alguacil de la Place des Taureaux (Al...

First we've seen. The first one of just eight produced. A rare and superb earliest edition by this master of owl pyrography artisan Bert Peters entitled verso : "Saw Whet Owl...

Pair of French Modern Bronze Ibex Head Dining Table Bases, Attributed to Chervet, France, Circa 1970s A striking and sculptural pair of French Modern table bases, each cast in solid...

An Elegant English silver Kiddush goblet and spice tower compendium from London, 1927, is a valuable and culturally significant piece of Judaica. The Jewish community in England has a rich history, and by the early 20th century, London was home to a vibrant and culturally active Jewish population. English silver craftsmanship is known for its high quality and attention to detail. This Piece of Judaica reflects a blend of traditional Jewish themes...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Marguerite de Flandre, Duchesse de Bretagne (after 1827, ca. 1900 edition) An elegant hand-colored engraving of Marguerite de Flandre (d. 1384), wife of Jea...

Antique print with two views of Alexandria, Egypt. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cypr...

Chinese Costume and Ritual Scenes – Set of Three Ferrario Engravings, Italy 1815 This refined set of three hand-colored copperplate engravings forms part of Giulio Ferrario’s influe...

Canary Islands & Madeira Map – Atlantic Archipelagos c.1780 DESCRIPTION This map focuses on the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Porto Santo, vital Atlantic staging points for European ...

Chinese Military Equipment & Ceremonial Standards – Ferrario Costume Plates, 1815 Description: This decorative pair of hand-colored copperplate engravings originates from Giulio Fer...

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving “Nieuw-Zeelanders” (Maori), Early 19th Century A beautifully hand-colored ethnographic engraving depicting three Māori figures of New Zealand, titled ...

Waterworks Structure and Plan in Grand Cairo – Aqueduct System, Egypt 1776 Description: This original architectural engraving from 1776 illustrates the ground plan and elevation of ...

Judaea or Terra Sancta, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Sanson Map, c.1680 This antique map depicts Judaea or the Holy Land divided among the Twelve Tribes of Israel, based on biblical ge...

Antique Map of Sinai and Gulf of Suez by Niebuhr, Arabia, c.1774 A rare and highly important 18th-century engraved map titled “Tabula Itineraria a Sues usque ad Dsjaebbel el Mokatte...

Antique Ardabil Persia City View, Mallet Engraving, Hand Colored, 1683 A charming and highly decorative 17th-century bird’s-eye view of the Persian city of Ardabil (Ardeuil ou Ardebil), engraved by Alain Manesson Mallet and published in Paris circa 1683 as part of his celebrated work Description de l’Univers. This engraving represents one of the earliest European visual interpretations of cities in Persia, combining geographical curiosity with a refined decorative aesthetic. The composition presents a stylized panoramic view of Ardabil, set within a softly rolling landscape. The city is depicted with remarkable clarity, showing its walls, streets, and clusters of buildings rendered in a compact and rhythmic layout. Architectural forms are highlighted with delicate hand coloring, particularly the warm red rooftops that contrast beautifully with the pale green surroundings and soft tonal sky above. A winding road leads the viewer’s eye into the city, creating depth and a sense of approach, while small foreground elements—trees, water, and terrain—add to the picturesque quality of the scene. Above the city, a decorative banner bearing the title floats within a finely engraved sky, a typical feature of Mallet’s work that enhances both the elegance and narrative character of the image. The engraving reflects the European fascination with distant lands during the late 17th century, when such prints served as both educational tools and objects of curiosity for collectors and scholars. Mallet’s Description de l’Univers is regarded as one of the most ambitious illustrated works of its time, offering a visual encyclopedia of the known world...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of British Wild Plants, c.1830 This elegant set of eight antique botanical engravings presents a carefully curated selection of British wild pl...

Daughter of the king, Psyche was wooed anonymously by Cupid at the behest of his mother, Venus, who was jealous of her beauty. When Psyche discovered who her lover was, Cupid fled. B...

Antique Blaeu Map Vermandois & La Capelle France, Dual Sheet - 1642 A beautifully composed double map depicting the regions of Vermandois and La Capelle, engraved by Willem Jansz. B...

English sterling silver cup from 1760 in Georgian style by a London-based silversmith. It comes from the collection of W. Allston Flagg. It measures 4'' in diameter by 2 1/2'' in height, weighs 4.9 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. According to his 1971 obituary from the New York Times, "W. Allston Flagg, an investment banker and former governor of the New York Stock Exchange, was a collateral descendant, and namesake of Washington Allston, the early 19th-century American painter. His studies at Harvard were interrupted by Navy service in World War I as a submarine chaser commander. He returned to active duty as a lieutenant commander in World War II. Mr. Flagg succeeded his father, Washington A. Flagg, as a partner in the brokerage firm of Post & Flagg and continued as a partner in Harris, Upham & Co. after their merger. He was a past president of the Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley...

Villages of Mennahud & Manjelmusa with Pyramids, Norden, 1755 Description This engraving presents a rare and atmospheric view of the villages of Mennahud and Manjelmusa, with th...

Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765 This finely engraved French sea chart depicts the island of Anjouan (Ndzuwani), one of the Comoros Islands in the ...

Hand-Colored Engraving of a Lady of the Court of François I, ca. 1900 edition This elegant hand-colored engraving depicts a lady of the court of King François I of France (reigned 1...

Antique Roman Empire Map – Western Mediterranean & Europe, Engraving c.1818 Elegant antique map depicting the western portion of the Roman Empire, co...

Stell sculture by Nicolas Vlavianos.

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...

Russian Empire in Europe & Asia – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780 This large late-18th-century map depicts the Russian Empire across both Europe and Asia, engraved circa 1780 by Rigobert Bonne, one of the leading figures of Enlightenment-era French cartography. The map presents an expansive and coherent geographic vision of Imperial Russia at the height of its territorial reach, extending from Eastern Europe across Siberia toward the Pacific, and bordering Scandinavia, Central Asia, China, and the Arctic regions. Bonne served as Ingénieur-Hydrographe de la Marine and chief cartographer at the Dépôt de la Marine in Paris, where he succeeded Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. His tenure marked a decisive shift in French mapmaking toward scientific rigor, standardized measurement, and the systematic use of the most current geographic intelligence. This map exemplifies his mature style, combining clarity, precision, and rational structure. The engraving delineates European Russia, Siberia, Tartary, and the Far East with remarkable scope and legibility. Major river systems including the Volga, Ob, Yenisei, Lena, and Amur are clearly shown, organizing the vast territory and emphasizing Russia’s continental scale. Borders with China, Central Asia, and the Ottoman sphere reflect contemporary geopolitical understanding in the late 18th century. Restrained in tone yet commanding in presence, the map’s wide horizontal format and fine engraving give it strong architectural appeal. It works equally well as a scholarly centerpiece or as a refined decorative work in a library, study, or contemporary interior. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued. Clean impression with strong detail; margins ample for framing. Framing tips: Best presented in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a generous ivory or warm off-white mat. Museum glass recommended to enhance contrast and preserve detail. Particularly effective as a large standalone wall piece. SEO keywords Russian Empire antique map...

Egyptian City Architecture with Tower, Denon Engraving, 1802 This vertically composed architectural view illustrates an Egyptian urban structure dominated by a tower, engraved after...

Florida Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Florida, published by Rand, McNally & Co., presents a detailed view of the state in the late 19th century...

Nilometer in Cairo – Section and Plan for Measuring Nile Floods, Egypt 1776 Description: This original 1776 engraving shows a vertical section and ground plan of the Nilometer in Ca...

Pair of Antique Silver-Plated Candlesticks with Verdigris Patina, Early 20th Century An elegant and highly decorative pair of antique silver-plated candlesticks, showcasing exception...

Dutch Inland Sailing Boats, Amsterdam–Haarlem & Delft–Rotterdam, Coronelli 1690 Description: This copper-engraved plate depicts two distinct Dutch inland sailing vessels, issued in ...

Map of Saintonge and Aunis, with Charente Coast and Cognac, 1665 This beautifully hand-colored antique map, titled *Xaintonge, avec Le Pays D’Avlnis* (Saintonge, with the Country of...

20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red velvet, figure of the Ea...

Emigrants Crossing the Plains, American West Wagon Migration – 1869 Engraving This evocative 19th-century engraving titled Emigrants Crossing the Plains presents a compelling visual...

Map of the Philippines and Palau Islands – Antique French Engraving, c.1790 This antique French maritime chart depicts the western Pacific region between the Philippines and the Pal...

Antique Celestial Star Map – Northern & Southern Hemispheres, Andriveau-Goujon 1860 This elegant antique celestial chart, published in Paris in 1860 by the noted French cartographer...