Paper Wall Decorations

Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1820 Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four spectacular moths and butterflies, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” during the early 19th century. The plate is titled “Insecten LXXXI / Insecta LXXXI / Insectes LXXXI” and bears the reference “XV.B.45” at lower right. Dominating the composition is Fig. 1, an extraordinary large pale yellow-green silk moth with exceptionally long, elegant tails extending from the hindwings. Delicate linear markings, circular eyespots and subtle red accents give the insect an almost ethereal appearance. Fig. 2 depicts another impressive large moth with broad brown forewings and richly patterned hindwings in black, pink and cream. Its strongly striped abdomen and unusual green markings add to the exotic character of the specimen. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate two smaller but vividly colored butterflies. Fig. 3 combines brilliant red-orange wings with dramatic black markings, while Fig. 4 is predominantly black with a striking border of blue, orange and cream eyespots. The considerable difference in scale between the enormous long-tailed moth and the smaller butterflies creates a particularly effective composition. The restrained pale coloring of the upper specimen contrasts beautifully with the intense red, blue, black and pink of the insects below. The engraving is enhanced with original hand coloring and is a fine example of the fascination with exotic Lepidoptera in European natural-history publications of the early 19th century. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the most ambitious illustrated educational encyclopedias of its period. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, it contained hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates devoted to zoology, botany, geography, science, technology, antiquity and numerous other subjects. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Insecten LXXXI / Insecta LXXXI / Insectes LXXXI Reference: XV.B.45 Subject: Exotic Moths and Butterflies Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1820 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning with scattered foxing, spotting and minor marks. Some discoloration and handling wear are visible. Minor marginal wear and edge irregularities, particularly along the right edge. Original hand coloring remains strong and attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique engraving from the early 19th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion butterfly, moth and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: antique moth...

David Meyer (American, b. 1940), "Merge," 1981. Original hand-pulled screenprint in colors, signed, titled, and dated in pencil by the artist, from the artist's proof edition, number...

Pair of Classical Dressage Engravings — Haute École Horsemanship, c.1750 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates advanced movements fro...

🎨 Dive into the timeless elegance of Patrick Nagel's iconic artwork with this excellent 1981 serigraph, published by Mirage Editions for Papillon Gallery in Los Angeles. Crafted wit...

Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Boat Poster, La Maddalena, Sailing Ship, 2010 Artist: Razzia Title: Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Sardegna Date: ...

Impressing Indian / western Scenery of three Indian warriors on horses in the prairie. This beautiful original oil painting of US American artist Ron Stewart with the title 'Below M...

1954 poster for the Carpano. Artist: Armando Testa Title: Carpano vermouth Date: 1954 Size (w x h): 54,3 x 77,2 in / 138 x 196 cm Printer: Arti Grafiche M. & G. Pirovano, cia C. Po...

Iconic and suitably impactful art features on the original Polish film poster for Midnight Cowboy. This Polish poster for Midnight Cowboy, created by renowned artist Waldemar Świerzy...

A wonderfully bold original Egyptian film poster for Jaws 3, the 1980s shark thriller released internationally as Jaws 3-D. This striking design places the enormous shark front and c...

Very nice engraving "dressing for the masquerade" by Francesco Bartolozzi after the painting by George Morland. It represents 3 characters in a ru...

Rodents & Small Mammals Print: Beaver, Squirrel, Porcupine – Antique 1867 This charming antique print depicts a wide variety of rodents and small mammals in detailed hand-coloured e...

Antique Botanical Print of Carnations by Jean-Louis Prévost, 1805 Original antique botanical print depicting an elegant bouquet of carnations in richly varied striped, red, purple a...

Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. The white...

Great images of corals Copper-plate engravings Drawn and engraved by A.Bell Published C.1790 Unframed. Free shipping.

This magnificent engraving is entitled "Battle of La Hougue" by the engraver E.C Voysard after Benjamin West. It depicts the Battle of Barfleur- La Hougue,...

Original special poster for the Art Directors Club for Anatomy of a Murder (1959) This film was directed by Otto Preminger, and stars James Stewart. It was one of the first mainstrea...

Monique Beucher (1934), French artist. Gouache on paper mounted on canvas. Abstract composition. Colorful palette. From the 1980s. In perfect condition. Exhibited at "La Galerie" 67 ...

Offered here is a vintage 1976 Dallas Museum Ball exhibition poster by celebrated American artist Lowell Nesbitt. Created to commemorate the annual museum gala, the poster showcases ...

Pair Antique Botanical Lithographs, Sorbus Toringo & Phlox, 1850s Description: An elegant and decorative pair of mid-19th century botanical chromolithographs depicting Sorbus to...

Antique Salt Lake City Mormon Settlement View, Utah, Meyer ca. 1850 This finely engraved 19th-century view depicts early Salt Lake City, identified beneath the image as “die Mormone...

A beautifully atmospheric etching by Danish artist Carl Locher (1851–1915), depicting sailing vessels resting on calm waters beneath a setting sun. Known for his masterful marine sub...

Original vintage travel poster for Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) issued by Qantas Australia's Overseas Airline in association with BOAC (British Overseas Air...

Great set of animal prints Lithographs after the drawings by Cpt. brown. Original hand color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print. Free shipping

Great image of swans. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

Modern French Color Lithograph signed Fitzori, French school color lithograph Titled "Bonjour Madame". This original French color lithograph bursting with vibrant, eye-catching col...

A striking antique Chinese ancestor portrait depicting a seated male official in formal dress, dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa...

Lithograph, EA, artist’s proof, by Michel Modde, 20th century. 20th-century lithograph by Michel Modde, “Les Poissons” (The Fish), E.A., artist’s proof. H: 39.5 cm, W: 51.5 cm, D: 0...

A touch of Roaring Twenties glamour in this stunning vintage Art Deco-style pastel on black paper Female portrait. Featuring a classic 1920s flapper with vibrant golden-blonde hair, ...

This is an original vintage poster from the 1970s, likely used by travel agents to promote the observation deck located on the South Tower of the iconic New York City World Trade Ce...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildende...

Original vintage travel advertising poster - Visit France The Basque Coast use the trains and motor coaches of the French National Railroads - featuring a great scene of the Basque C...

A wonderfully decorative original TWA San Francisco airline travel advertising poster by David Klein, produced c1960s. Featuring a lively cable car, ...

Byzantine and Romanesque Architectural Ornament Print by H. Dolmetsch, 1880s This richly detailed antique lithograph is a superb example from the renowned 'Ornamentenschatz' (Treasu...

'DESCENT IN POWDER', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium synthetic glass. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...

The painting is H 5.25 x W 4 Lands cape with female character in a peaceful garden

Antique Botanical Print – Orchid Odontoglossum Hybridum Leroyanum, c.1888 A striking and rare botanical print of Odontoglossum (Hybridum) Leroyanum, featuring a vibrant red and whit...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Sheep and Rams, Quadruped XXXII, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts various breeds of sheep and rams, highlighting their unique physical characteristics and adaptations. The plate is from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), a 12-volume natural history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, celebrated for its educational and artistic contributions to zoology. The engraving includes: 1. A ram with curled horns, possibly a Mouflon (*Ovis orientalis*), depicted resting (Fig. 1). 2. A long-haired goat or primitive sheep breed, such as the Jacob sheep, characterized by its multiple horns (Fig. 2). 3. A domestic sheep breed, shown standing and with shorn wool, indicating agricultural significance (Fig. 3). 4. A woolly sheep...

A large vintage abstract watercolor featuring an expressive composition with strong Mid-Century Modern and postmodern sensibilities. The layered washes of color and fluid movement gi...

Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok Thailand...

This detailed copper engraving is from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," which offers a glimpse into the cere...

Collection of Leather Bound Art Deco Photo Albums of European Travel, the actual albums are probably French, circa 1920's. They document fabulous trips throughout Europe in the 1920'...

Great image of a Red-throated Pipit Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene – Antique German Chromolithograph, c. 1895 This striking late 19th-century German chromolithograph depicts the moving biblical moment in which the risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene following the Resurrection. Christ is shown standing in quiet majesty, halo radiant with divine light, His right hand placed gently over His heart in a gesture of compassion and reassurance. Mary Magdalene kneels before Him with deep devotion, her long flowing hair and rich garments emphasizing both humility and reverence. The composition is set within a tranquil garden landscape, traditionally associated with the Resurrection narrative, reinforcing the spiritual symbolism of rebirth, forgiveness, and divine mercy. Christ’s red tunic and deep blue mantle radiate warmth and solemnity, while the soft golden halo creates a luminous focal point that draws the eye immediately to His face. This scene, known in Christian tradition as *Noli Me Tangere* (“Touch Me Not”), represents one of the most emotionally powerful moments of the Gospel story. It became a highly favored subject in Catholic devotional art of the late 19th century, commonly displayed in prayer corners, chapels, religious schools, and family interiors. Produced using high-quality chromolithography, this print achieves exceptional painterly depth, with delicate shading in the flesh tones, refined folds in the drapery, and beautifully layered landscape colors. The gold highlights of the halos and the saturated reds and blues are especially well preserved, reflecting the superior production standards of German devotional publishers during this period. This is a visually commanding and spiritually meaningful artwork, highly desirable for Catholic collectors, sacred art interiors, and serious devotional art collections. CONDITION REPORT Good antique condition overall. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with late 19th-century chromolithographs. Minor edge wear and very gentle corner softening visible upon close inspection. No major stains, no tears, and no restoration observed. Colors remain strong and vivid. FRAMING TIPS This print will display beautifully in a classic gilt or softly antiqued gold wooden frame to echo the sacred halo tones. For a more restrained interior, a dark walnut or black lacquer frame with a wide ivory mat and museum glass will create a dramatic devotional presentation. TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1895 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, resurrection scene, antique catholic print...

"Tucano Mangiapepe" (Pepper-Eating Toucan): 18th-Century Italian Ornithological Engraving by Saverio Manetti, Circa 1776 A superb and large-format hand-colored copperplate engravi...

Widely regarded as the most influential science fiction film of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s transcendent 1968 sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' revolutionised the genre, pre...

Original US Lobby card used in American cinemas to advertise Disney's classic animation in 1967. The film featured the famous song The Bare Necessities by Terry Gilkyson. This lobby ...

Handcolored Lithograph of Évêque Syrien (Syrian Bishop), Plate 12, 1862 This richly detailed handcolored lithograph depicts an Évêque Syrien (Syrian Bishop) in ceremonial vestment...

Antique Arctic Peoples & Northern Tribes Costume Prints, Set of 9 An exceptional and visually cohesive set of nine original 19th-century hand-colored ethnographic costume prints dep...

French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...

Vintage Han Palace Art Co. scroll framed oil painting wood diptych carved panels. The original tag on back. This is a vintage piece from the 1950s or 1960s....

A Vanity Fair chromolithograph of "Ossie" by Sir Leslie Ward, English. Ossie was Captain Oswald Henry Ames. Signed in plate Spy (Ward's pseudonym). A hilarious description, taped to ...

Christopher Wool stenciled letter lithographs, American, circa 1990. They have been professionally framed in clean lined black lacquer wood gallery frames under UV resistant glass. T...

Collection: Toile Mercia Vines Product Code: 28J Colourways: Sepia Roll dimensions: 70cm x 10m (27.6in x 10.9yards) Area: 7sq.m (8.4 sq.yards) Horizo...

Henri Matisse vintage 1960 custom framed large offset lithograph print on quality paper " La Blouse Roumaine " originally created in 1940 by Matisse. Printed in 1960 and published by...

Étienne Dupérac (French, 1535-1604) A pair of etchings from I vestigi dell'antichita di Roma raccolti et ritratti in perspettiva depicting ruins of Ancient Rome, including the Temp...

'Pelargonium Abd-el-Kader' framed print from 'Annales de la Societe royale d'agriculture et de botanique de Gand'. 1845, Ghent, Belgium. A lovely original lithography from the book ...

A striking original Japanese Tatekan 2 sheet film poster for Girl on a Motorcycle, released in 1968. A very cool and rare poster. Tall, dramatic and highly stylish, the poster uses t...

Fly Agaric & Chanterelle Mushrooms – Antique Botanical Lithograph Set, 1885 This refined set of three large-format botanical lithographs illustrates a celebrated selection of Europe...

Original antique fashion advertising poster featuring an illustration by the notable artist John Hassall (1868-1948) of an elegantly dressed Victorian lady in a long white dress...