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Wall Decorations For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Rustic
Original 1890’s Linen Backed Theatrical Stage Poster Holden's Mannikins
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France.
From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick
The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated.
Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907.
Holdin’s Mannkins
Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903
Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin
This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage.
Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903.
Holden’s Manikins
Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907
Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin
22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Linen
4 Classic Architectural Antique Prints from Steel Engravings dated 1850 Framed
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 4 Greek Architectural steel engraved plates printed in 1850 with Olive colour hand cut mount with hand painted Gold line and professionally framed in 2014 i...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Paper
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird and Prunus Platter
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Victorian Majolica bird and Prunus platter with a bamboo border.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Dish Leaf Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dish leaf Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Watercolor Painting of Cavalry Soldier on Galloping Horse, Monogramed
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Watercolor painting of cavalry soldier on galloping horse, monogramed.
This watercolor painting is executed in a masterful technique. The finest details and bright colors make this artwork a treasure.
A military cavalry...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930.
Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed.
Has no structural issues and is...
Category
1930s Portuguese Rustic Vintage Wall Decorations
Materials
Earthenware
Set of FOUR Macaws Prints originally Circa 1838 in Rectangular Frames, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a set of FOUR digitally remastered prints of Macaws, hand coloured framed prints, originally from Circa 1864.
Prints of this style were...
Category
2010s British Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Beautiful Petite Black Forest Shelf Console Antique German Folk Art, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely little shelf made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your col...
Category
Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
French Majolica Plate, Circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with a geometrical pattern circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Apples Fives Lille Platter
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica apples fives Lille.
Measure: 10.5 inches diameter.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Oval Hand Painted Portrait of a Woman on a Porcelain Wall Plaque
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand painted portrait is unsigned, but done in Europe, most likely Austria or Italy in circa 1890 in the period Victorian styl...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage European Pewter Wall Plate with Coat of Arms
Located in Elkhart, IN
A vintage pewter European wall plate with a coat of arms featuring a knight holding a shield with a ship at sea on it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Wall Decorations
Materials
Pewter
Oil on Canvas Painting, "Terriers Ratting in a Barn" by Frank Cassell
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Oil on Canvas (relined) Painting by Frank Cassell, depicting a Group of Terriers Engaging in Ratting (rat hunting) inside a rustic barn. Cassell was known for his animal...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Persian Rashti ‘Rascht’ Embroidery, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hand-embroidered Chain stitched persian textile made in the middle of the 20th century. Silk elements found in the design with glowing vibrant colors executed by the weaver. Measures...
Category
Mid-19th Century Uzbek Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque Stag Head with 10 Point Trophy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Baroque stag head with 10 Point Trophy
A large antique Black Forest baroque stag head. Carved in typical abstract style of the early 18th century. It is mounted on a wooden carved and painted plaque with emblem and foliages and features a large real stag antler trophy. The head still has its original polycrome painted finish witch is partly restored. The left side of the plaque has been replaced. A great individual piece which enhances every wall decoration.
A special way to present hunting trophies is to attach them to carved animal heads. This tradition exists since the Middle Ages. Even after intensive investigations, it is not yet possible to explain exactly how this happened. The carved heads are often colored and mounted on cartouches that are also carved and painted. They follow a naturalistic representation and one could think that in this way they are symbolically brought back from the abstraction of dead antlers into liveliness. Famous artists to be named are Madl in Ichenhausen, Germany and Heissl in Ebensee, Austria. Around 1900, the antler collection...
Category
Early 18th Century German Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Antler
19th-century Horse Painting
By Rosa Bonheur
Located in Seaford, GB
A rare 19th-century painting of the Horsefair at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Follower of Rosa Bonheur, oil on canvas
indistinctive collector wax seals verso.
19th-Century...
Category
1860s British High Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Fish Basket Platter Leon Brard
By Léon Brard 1
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century rare majolica palissy fish basket platter signed Leon Brard.
7 fishs, eel ,ears of wheat ,and shells.
Category
1870s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900
An antique diorama with a taxidermied partridge (Perdix perdix) sitting in a handpain...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Majolica Leaves and Pink Flowers Plate Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Majolica
Early 20th Century Wood and Canvas Painted Produce Sign
Located in Troy, MI
Wooden produce sign found in England, circa 1920s. Wood foundation is covered in strips of canvas which have been hand painted by unknown artist.
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century Wooden and Iron Garden Tools, Set of Five
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful set of five antique wooden & iron hand made garden tools. These would be ideal for an installation on a large wall on custom wall mounts. They would add the perfect dose ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
"Naval Battle Scene" 19th Century Painting
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on panel measuring 21" x 24.5" including the frame. The painting is signed in the lower right corner, but we cannot attribute the signature.
The scene is a lively naval battl...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Large Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint, Political Poster, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique school sampler. An English, needlepoint pupil's embroidery display with political poster to verso, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Delightful sa...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Brass Apothecary Pharmacy Show Globe Bracket Wall Hanging Light Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th - early 20th century solid brass, articulated / rotating wall bracket, chains, and collar for a pharmacist's / apothecary show globe. Bracket features etched and pierced sw...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Majolica Lobster Plate Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica lobster plate signed Wedgwood.
Border decorated with vegetables.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Bird with Cherries Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bird with cherries plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-Century Majolica Sunflower Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Majolica Sunflower Plate.
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica leaves plate Gien, circa 1880
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate Gien, circa 1880.
Green leaves on a yellow background basketweave.
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Currant Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica currant plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Geometric pattern on the border.
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wrought iron bell used as a notification someone has entered or moved a door - could be used at home, in a shop or in a barn. or as a dec...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Thierry Poncelet Portrait of a Yorkshire Terrier as a Lady
By Thierry Poncelet 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Theirry Poncelet (b. 1946, Belgium) portrait of a Yorkshire Terrier as a Lady. Portrait shows a Yorkshire Terrier head with the body dressed in Victorian cl...
Category
20th Century Belgian Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Large Majolica Morning Glory Plate Wasmuel Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Morning Glory plate Wasmuel Circa 1890.
9.5" diameter.
Category
1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Oil on Board of Bedouin Men by Heinrich Maria Staakmann
Located in Chicago, IL
This late nineteenth-century oil-on-mahogany board by German painter Heinrich Maria Staakmann (1852-1940) depicts two Bedouin men suited for combat on horseback against a trampled de...
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood, Paint
Large Collection of 571 Antique American and English Bridle Rosettes
Located in Essex, MA
Dimensions listed are for the two (2) larger framed pieces; the smaller framed piece measures 3" deep x 40" wide x 25" high. Large impressive collection purchased by me on Nantucket ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Seascape with Brig Under Full Sail, British School, circa 1870, an oil on canvas seascape with a square-rigged Brig under sail on th...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Antique Oval Tiger Wood Frames with Convex Bubble Glass, a Pair, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a nice, antique, oval tiger wood veneer frame with convex / bubble glass. Inside, is an print with various fruits.
This is a nice, solid frame, showing some typical cosmet...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Art Glass, Hardwood
Rare French Majolica Artichoke Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica artichoke plate signed Longchamp, circa 1890.
4 plates are available.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Victorian Oil Painting Horse Portrait Stubbs Art 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian oil painting of a beautiful horse
The painting reminds of the work of George Stubbs the famous Victorian painter of animals, particularly horses
...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Framed Arabian Horse Relief, English, Giltwood, Display Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed Arabian horse relief. An English, gilt metal and giltwood display panel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Sump...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Original Drawing of The Grand Canal, Venice by Robert Hindmarsh Grundy, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A beautiful drawing of The Grand Canal
Fabulous quality.
On wove quality paper/card
Signed on verso.
Unframed
Free shipping
*Robert Hindmarsh Grundy...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Fores' National Sports Equestrian Prints by Herring
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four equestrian mid 19th century aquatint plates that have been hand-colored. Fores' national sports series after John Frederick Herring who did commissions from Queen...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Original Vintage Map of Sweden and Norway circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Sweden and Norway
Original color. Good condition
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
1920s English Victorian Vintage Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany circa 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden plaque. T...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nice original American sampler wrought by "Mary Nelson", circa 1837. The alphabet in capital letters and proverbial A,B,C's appear at the top in brown, each letter separated by a qua...
Category
1830s American Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dog wall pocket signed Delphin Massier.
Height / 7.3 inches.
The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced ...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973
A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rustic Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
19th Century Majolica Leaves & Pink Flowers Plate Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket.
The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Aqua Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize 19th Century Majolica turquoise aqua oyster platter signed Sarreguemines.
The platter have 12 shells between rope pattern and seaweeds.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic Plate, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish rustic decorative hand painted ceramic plate, Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1940 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...
Category
1940s Spanish Rustic Vintage Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
19thc Verre Eglomise Large Silhouette Family Portrait w/ Detailed Background
Located in Savannah, GA
This unique and very well executed portrait of a mid 19th century couple done in silhouettes is adhered to glass as in Verre Eglomise with a very charming drawing of a parlor in the ...
Category
1840s English High Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Hand Forged Iron Harpoon with Wooden Handle
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique wooden & iron hand made harpoon. This would be ideal for an installation on a wall on a custom wall mount. We could have a mount made for an additional cost.
...
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
George Seaurat's "A Sunday Afternoon"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a French Impressionist style painting of figures strolling through a park
Category
Late 20th Century French Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
French Faience Plate Quimper circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience plate quimper circa 1960.
Breton with flowers.
Category
1960s French Rustic Vintage Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Berlin KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Plaque Portrait of a Girl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A porcelain plaque portrait from KPM that depicts a young girl sitting in a stone bench after gathering some roses in her shawl and embellish her turban with one of them. Beautifully...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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