19th Century Decorative Art

Zeta near Jaffa in Syria – Antique Aquatint of a Wellside Scene, 1803 This atmospheric aquatint titled Zeta near Jaffa in Syria offers a rare and picturesque glimpse into everyday l...

Antique print titled 'L'Ara rouge, L'Ara vert; L'Amazone a tete blanche, L'Aouraou-bouraou'. Original old print of 1. The red Macaw, 2. The green Macaw, 3. The Amazon parrot, 4. The Bouraoucon. Originates from "The Book of Birds"; Edited and Abridged from the Text of Buffon, by M. Achille Comte, by Victor Adam...

Script in the center reads ' El Cezir ', Algeria First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. L...

This charming set features framed silhouettes of a young woman and young man from the 19th Century on reversed glass. Wonderful addition to add to an existing collection on a wall or...

This is a good late Victorian Crystoleum picture, circa 1890. The picture shows a woman and girl (mother and daughter) in the pathway of an old house. The glass is concave. The fram...

Set of two antique botany prints titled 'Rhododendrum Falconeri' and 'Rhododendrum Argenteum'. It depicts the falconer rhododendron and rhododendron Grande. These prints originate from volume 5 of 'Flore des serres et des jardins de l'Europe' by Louis van Houtte.

This charcoal pencil drawing of a Roman bust, signed by the artist Fauquet, masterfully encapsulates the intensity and raw emotion of its subject. The precise lines and meticulous sh...

French large crown with roses in high relief, circa 1890. Highly decorative pieces, very heavy. Numerous chips previously repaints.  

A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520) The circular canvas depicting a seated Madonna holding an infant Jesus Christ next to a child Saint John the Baptist, all within a massive carved gilt wood and gesso frame (all high quality gilt is original) which is identical to the frame on Raphael's original artwork. This painting is a 19th Century copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola painted in 1514 and currently exhibited and part of the permanent collection at the Palazzo Pitti, Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The bodies of the Virgin, Christ, and the boy Baptist fill the whole picture. The tender, natural looking embrace of the Mother and Child, and the harmonious grouping of the figures in the round, have made this one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the assumption that Leo X himself commissioned the painting, circa 1890-1900. Subject: Religious painting Measures: Canvas height: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Canvas width: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Painting diameter: 28 1/4 inches (71.8 cm) Frame height: 57 7/8 inches (147 cm) Frame width: 45 1/2 inches (115.6 cm) Frame depth: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm).   Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Italian, March 28 or April 6, 1483 - April 6, 1520), known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican Palace, where the frescoed Raphael Rooms were the central, and the largest, work of his career. The best known work is The School of Athens in the Vatican Stanza della Segnatura. After his early years in Rome much of his work was executed by his workshop from his drawings, with considerable loss of quality. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, though outside Rome his work was mostly known from his collaborative printmaking. After his death, the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when Raphael's more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models. His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (1504–1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates. Raphael was born in the small but artistically significant central Italian city of Urbino in the Marche region, where his father Giovanni Santi was court painter to the Duke. The reputation of the court had been established by Federico III da Montefeltro, a highly successful condottiere who had been created Duke of Urbino by the Pope - Urbino formed part of the Papal States - and who died the year before Raphael was born. The emphasis of Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the life of Federico, and both wrote the texts and produced the decor for masque-like court entertainments. His poem to Federico shows him as keen to show awareness of the most advanced North Italian painters, and Early Netherlandish artists as well. In the very small court of Urbino he was probably more integrated into the central circle of the ruling family than most court painters. Federico was succeeded by his son Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who married Elisabetta Gonzaga, daughter of the ruler of Mantua, the most brilliant of the smaller Italian courts for both music and the visual arts. Under them, the court continued as a centre for literary culture. Growing up in the circle of this small court gave Raphael the excellent manners and social skills stressed by Vasari. Court life in Urbino at just after this period was to become set as the model of the virtues of the Italian humanist court through Baldassare Castiglione's depiction of it in his classic work The Book of the Courtier, published in 1528. Castiglione moved to Urbino in 1504, when Raphael was no longer based there but frequently visited, and they became good friends. He became close to other regular visitors to the court: Pietro Bibbiena and Pietro Bembo, both later cardinals, were already becoming well known as writers, and would be in Rome during Raphael's period there. Raphael mixed easily in the highest circles throughout his life, one of the factors that tended to give a misleading impression of effortlessness to his career. He did not receive a full humanistic education however; it is unclear how easily he read Latin. Early Life and Works His mother Màgia died in 1491 when Raphael was eight, followed on August 1, 1494 by his father, who had already remarried. Raphael was thus orphaned at eleven; his formal guardian became his only paternal uncle Bartolomeo, a priest, who subsequently engaged in litigation with his stepmother. He probably continued to live with his stepmother when not staying as an apprentice with a master. He had already shown talent, according to Vasari, who says that Raphael had been "a great help to his father". A self-portrait drawing from his teenage years shows his precocity. His father's workshop continued and, probably together with his stepmother, Raphael evidently played a part in managing it from a very early age. In Urbino, he came into contact with the works of Paolo Uccello, previously the court painter (d. 1475), and Luca Signorelli, who until 1498 was based in nearby Città di Castello. According to Vasari, his father placed him in the workshop of the Umbrian master Pietro Perugino as an apprentice "despite the tears of his mother". The evidence of an apprenticeship comes only from Vasari and another source, and has been disputed—eight was very early for an apprenticeship to begin. An alternative theory is that he received at least some training from Timoteo Viti, who acted as court painter in Urbino from 1495.Most modern historians agree that Raphael at least worked as an assistant to Perugino from around 1500; the influence of Perugino on Raphael's early work is very clear: "probably no other pupil of genius has ever absorbed so much of his master's teaching as Raphael did", according to Wölfflin. Vasari wrote that it was impossible to distinguish between their hands at this period, but many modern art historians claim to do better and detect his hand in specific areas of works by Perugino or his workshop. Apart from stylistic closeness, their techniques are very similar as well, for example having paint applied thickly, using an oil varnish medium, in shadows and darker garments, but very thinly on flesh areas. An excess of resin in the varnish often causes cracking of areas of paint in the works of both masters. The Perugino workshop was active in both Perugia and Florence, perhaps maintaining two permanent branches. Raphael is described as a "master", that is to say fully trained, in December 1500. His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Evangelista da Pian di Meleto, who had worked for his father, was also named in the commission. It was commissioned in 1500 and finished in 1501; now only some cut sections and a preparatory drawing remain. In the following years he painted works for other churches there, including the Mond Crucifixion (about 1503) and the Brera Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and for Perugia, such as the Oddi Altarpiece. He very probably also visited Florence in this period. These are large works, some in fresco, where Raphael confidently marshals his compositions in the somewhat static style of Perugino. He also painted many small and exquisite cabinet paintings in these years, probably mostly for the connoisseurs in the Urbino court, like the Three Graces and St. Michael, and he began to paint Madonnas and portraits. In 1502 he went to Siena at the invitation of another pupil of Perugino, Pinturicchio, "being a friend of Raphael and knowing him to be a draughtsman of the highest quality" to help with the cartoons, and very likely the designs, for a fresco series in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral. He was evidently already much in demand even at this early stage in his career. Influence of Florence Raphael led a "nomadic" life, working in various centres in Northern Italy, but spent a good deal of time in Florence, perhaps from about 1504. Although there is traditional reference to a "Florentine period...

A set of 5 antique Ecclesiastical style carved panels. These tracery panels of Pugin style make for decorative wall art or, once glazed, elaborate windows in a period property or mod...

This is an old piece of Japanese washi paper. On the reverse side, the characters “明治三十年” can be seen, indicating it was made in 1897. While its exact use is uncertain, the presence...

Wonderful set of 10 Hogarth prints This is the Hubidras series typical of the satirical/political artwork of Hogarth Copper-plate engravings by Th...

A pair of ormolu equine portraits of famous war horses ‘Copenhagen’ and ‘Marengo’, each with a beautifully detailed horse, the slightly stockier horse, with an elaborate deep saddle with a triangular cloth and padded roll, is probably Marengo while Copenhagen has a simpler harness and rangier body, on the original velvet ground and within rosewood a frame. English, circa 1860. Marengo (c. 1793–1831) was Emperor Napoleon’s grey Arab war horse named after the Battle of Marengo in Italy. Although technically a pony at 14.1 hands, he was indomitable. Wounded eight times in his career, he carried the increasingly overweight Emperor at the battles of Austerlitz...

Antique print titled 'France XVI Cent - France XVIe Siecle - FrankreichXVItes Jahr'. Chromolithograph of French XVIth Century Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Histori...

Large Majolica asparagus platter signed Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1890.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Portrait of the Infanta Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo (Queen of Spain) A very sweet ...

A very fine and Rare Russian mid-19th century Baroque style polychromed and gilded Religious Orthodox Christian Icon on a wooden panel with fi...

Small 19th Century English Majolica Grapes & Strawberries Plate. 6.8 inches diameter.

Great map of the South of Italy Lithograph engraving by John Dower Original colour Published, 1861 Unframed Good condition Free shipping    

Set of 2 antique prints of various pears and apples. It shows the Downton Pear, Rouse Lench Pear, Eastnor Castle Pear, Monarch Pear, and the Malcarle or Charles Apple. These prints o...

Framed porcelain plaque, Orientalist work, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Painted porcelain plaque, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Orientalist work. Frame: H: 67cm, W: 41.5c...

Antique print titled 'Soldiers of the Eleventh & Twelfth Centuries'. Original antique print of Soldiers of the 11th and 12th Century. This print originates from 'Illustration for Dre...

Beautiful and decorative large lithograph of the Jouannen variety of grapes. A nice print to have on the wall for every wine lover. Original hand-coloured in the 19th century. ...

Wonderful set of 9 antique prints of waterbirds Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon Original colour Published by John C. Nimmo, Circa 1880. Unframe...

Set of four French equestrian engravings 18th-19th century depicting aristocrats and prize stallions in a procession or being shown at a festiva...

Antique print titled ‘Costume Militaire, XIIIe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a military costume. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XIV et XV si...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co., London. C.1850 Unframed.

Persian Ceramic and Floral Tile Designs – Richly Colored Patterns, Pl. XXII Description: This vivid 19th-century decorative plate, titled "PERSAN" (Persian), Plate XXII, showcases a...

Antique print titled 'Ein chinesischer Klontong (Hausirer) mit seinem Kulie'. Uncommon engraving of a Chinese peddler and his day laborer (koelie) on Java, Indonesia. This print orig...

Antique French hand-painted Majolica porcelain "Beagles" wall pocket, Circa 1890's.

19th Century French Rustic Faience Rooster Plate.  

American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple molded edge frame, Early 19th Century. Signed by maker Mary Ann Browning, Age 12.

Fine Danish portrait painting of a girl and boy, unclear signature in monogram and dated "1851". Amazing and charming painting. Measures: H. 60, W. 50 cm. H. 23.6, W. 19.6 in. ...

Antique print titled 'Religieuse Trinitaire'. Print of a Trinitarian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Ab...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique print titled 'Charruas vus à Paris'. Lithograph of Charrúa, an Amerindian, Indigenous People or Indigenous Nation of the Southern Cone in present-day Uruguay and the adjacent...

Great image of Macao Copper-plate engraving. Published by Sherwood, Neely & Jones . C.1810 Unframed.

Original antique print of various marsupial species including mice, rat, opossum and others. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Published, circa 1800.

Pair of painted dogs made in reconstituted stone 19th century.  

French neoclassical Architectural landscape, oil on canvas In the manner of the Grand Tour, exceptionnal, glowing painting. Beautiful size, scale and quality of the subject an...

An exquisite pair of Tole charger plates, a testament to both craftsmanship and elegance. Hand-painted with meticulous care, each plate boasts a distinct character, showcasing beauti...

Antique costume print titled 'Der Moderne Kleidermacher VIII'. Old fashion print of two men wearing various outfits including long jackets/coats and hats. Artists and Engravers: Ano...

Great image of an Aquatic Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original ...

Perrachon specialized in the flora genre and other still-life compositions. He is best known today for his floral still-lifes, especially roses, which are part of major museum collec...

An antique Victorian style cast iron English ceiling rose wall panel. Dating to circa 1850, this panel is evocative of Victorian style with its finely cast design and repeating patt...

Wonderful set of 15 prints of the Himalayas Steel engravings after Turner, Cox, Roberts, Allom etc. Published by Fisher 1830-1840. All dated. Unframed.

Small and lovely Italian Holy Water font from Italy, a shaped polychrome ceramic artwork dating back to Neoclassical period, early 19th century. This rare religious work is finely ...

Wonderful image after Rubens Fine steel engraving. Published by Sangster, C.1850 Unframed.

Antique bird print titled 'Gatt Anostomus'. Large lithograph of the African openbill, a species of stork in the family Ciconiidae. It is native to large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. ...

The antique botany print titled 'Achimenes Longiflora' is a beautiful and detailed illustration of this particular plant species. This print is an original antique from 'The Garden C...

Superb Antique map of The Bahamas Published Edward Stanford, Charing Cross, London 1894 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping

An attractive and unique pair of Italian 19th century patinated wood, Giltwood, specimen marble and semi-precious stone wall decor/panels. Each half r...

French pair of Jars in gilded and patinated bronze on a marble base red Campan Model of A. Ravrio, Early 19th century.

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890. Rare gray background.

Large 19th century ceramic plaque with birds & flowers. Japonist period. Possibly Sarreguemines unsigned.

This magnificent pair of antique Italian life-sized hand-carved marble figures depicts Romeo and Juliet, the young lovers in the famous play by William Shakespeare. One figure show...

A French framed Louis XV style oil on panel still-life floral painting from the late 19th century, with dog and rabbit motifs. Born in the third quarter of the 19th century, this Fre...

Vienna porcelain plaque in its walnut frame, 19th century. 19th century Vienna porcelain plaque, Napoleon III period, in its walnut frame. Frame: H: 48cm, W: 48cm, D: 4cm Plaque: D:...

This large antique folk art hand carved wall hanging is unsigned but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The wall sculpture commemorates the Royal Mail stagecoach which was used for long distance mail delivery in the mid-1800s. The carving is very intricately executed and depicts the Royal Mail coach...

Antique print titled 'Heraut van het landschap Amarassie'. This print originates from 'Verhandelingen over de natuurlijke geschiedenis der Nederlandsche overzeesche bezittingen, door...