Paper Wall Decorations

Bernard Buffet (French, Paris, 1928-1999), New York X, monochrome lithograph on paper depicting an abstracted urban skyline or architectural construction scene rendered in the artist...

This map covers the northwestern coast of Greece and part of present-day Albania. The map was drawn by Johannes Wilhelm Laurenberg, a mathematician and historian who produced several...

A rare Charles Fazzino titled “South Beach,” 1993, in a shadow box. Signed Artist Proof 32/50 AP. Image Size: 23" x 33" Framed: 46.5" wide x 36.5" high x 1.5" deep

Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851) A set of 3 cockfighting scenes; two images drawn and engraved by C.B. Stock, the other (diptych) by Henry Alken, published in London by W.C. ...

A lovely watercolor of a three-fold screen design depicting dancing women amongst flowers and trees. Kenneth Stevens MacIntire (American, 1891-1979). Delivery is INCLUDED for all ...

Raden Saleh Tigers & Lions Fight Horse Lithograph, The Hague c.1845 A powerful and emotionally charged 19th-century lithograph after the celebrated Indonesian painter Raden Sari...

Brunschwig & Fils hand-printed yellow Kanchou wallpaper, floral, avian, parrots. 2002. Design features lovely yellow background and a large floral a...

19th-Century Lithograph of a Lioness, Her Cubs, and Their Caretaker This unique 19th-century lithograph depicts an unusual yet tender interaction between a lioness, her young cubs...

This set of Sylvia Schuster portraits, each depicting a face in three-quarter profile rendered in black ink on paper, are quintessential examples of her profound ability to distill t...

Napoleonic Architectural Engravings Set, Baltard Paris Monuments Plates, 1803 This striking set of eight early 19th-century architectural engravings originates from the rare French publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés, created by architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803 during the early Napoleonic period. Baltard’s monumental publication was dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte and aimed to systematically document the architectural treasures of Paris and its surrounding monuments through precise measurement, architectural drawing, and finely executed copperplate engravings. Today the work is regarded as one of the earliest comprehensive visual surveys of Parisian architecture produced during the Napoleonic era. The present group forms a visually balanced and highly decorative set illustrating several aspects of classical and Renaissance architecture. The engravings include façade elevations, architectural plans, ornamental studies, sculptural fragments, and atmospheric architectural views. Together they present a remarkable overview of architectural design, structural composition, and decorative detail typical of the scholarly architectural publications produced in France at the beginning of the nineteenth century. One of the most notable plates in the group shows the measured plan of the Château d’Écouen, one of the most important Renaissance châteaux in France. Built in the sixteenth century for the powerful Montmorency family, the château later became an important national monument and today houses the Musée National de la Renaissance. The engraved plan carefully illustrates the château’s symmetrical layout around its central courtyard together with the surrounding terraces, landscaped grounds, and tree-lined avenues. Other plates depict grand classical façades, monumental arches, richly carved capitals, sculptural ornaments, and picturesque architectural views set within wooded landscapes. Baltard’s engravings are admired for their combination of architectural precision and refined artistic engraving. Crisp linework defines the structural forms, while delicate shading creates depth in the sculptural and landscape elements. Architectural engravings from Paris et ses Monuments have become increasingly desirable among collectors, architects, and interior designers. Their refined balance between scholarly architectural documentation and decorative visual appeal makes them particularly suitable for elegant interiors such as libraries, studies, galleries, or sophisticated European-style homes. Displayed together as a gallery wall, the engravings create a striking architectural ensemble reflecting the intellectual spirit and artistic ambition of the Napoleonic period. The original antique engravings are offered unframed, giving flexibility to select frames that best suit the intended interior. Condition report: Very good condition for early nineteenth-century engravings. Printed on laid paper with wide margins. Light age toning and occasional small spots consistent with age. The engraved impressions remain sharp and clear. Framing tips: These engravings display beautifully as a coordinated wall set. Dark walnut or black frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats create a refined museum-style presentation. For a more contemporary interior, thin black gallery frames with wide mats highlight the elegant linework and architectural detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Keywords: napoleonic architectural engravings, baltard paris monuments 1803, antique french architecture prints...

Indians of North America, Dress and Weapons – Millar Geography Engraving, c.1782 This detailed 18th-century copper engraving illustrates the dress, customs, and weapons of Indigenou...

Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895 This attractive antique natural history print depicts several chameleons moving through a network of leafy tropical branches. Beautifully illustrated by P. J. Smit, the composition captures the remarkable anatomy and behavior of these fascinating reptiles, presenting them within their natural environment rather than as isolated scientific specimens. At the center of the image, a large chameleon extends its extraordinarily long tongue toward an unsuspecting insect, illustrating one of nature's most remarkable hunting adaptations. Other chameleons perch among the branches, their curled tails and distinctive body forms carefully rendered with scientific precision. The artist skillfully portrays the reptiles' independently moving eyes, grasping feet, and prehensile tails, all features that have made chameleons among the most recognizable reptiles in the world. Produced during the golden age of natural history publishing, this print reflects the Victorian fascination with exotic wildlife and scientific discovery. Advances in color lithography enabled publishers to create illustrations that were both educational and highly decorative. The soft greens, warm earth tones, and delicate foliage create a harmonious composition that remains visually appealing more than a century later. Unlike many zoological illustrations of the period, this scene conveys movement and behavior. The hunting chameleon creates a dynamic focal point while the surrounding foliage establishes a convincing tropical setting. Such narrative natural history images are particularly sought after by collectors because they combine artistic quality with scientific interest. Today, antique reptile prints...

The 60s German re-release poster for much-loved Ealing classic The Man in the White Suitfeatures some very clever, Bass-esque, graphics by Hans Hillmann. Cool, contemporary, sharp su...

Original vintage travel poster issued by Carpati National Travel Office promoting tourism to Romania with the caption - What a good idea... A trip to Romania! / Voila une bonne idee....

Vintage original mixed media artwork depicts a pair of exotic birds with colorful plumage and feathers; the vibrant abstract background suggests sunrize on the beach. The graphic, el...

Antique Meadow and Fodder Plants Prints, Botanical Studies, 1852 This diverse four-plate set illustrates meadow plants, clover species, legumes, and useful field plants from Carl Gu...

Original Poster- Mathieu G -Air France-Paris-Eiffel Tower Roi Soleil, 1967 This poster promotes Air France travel to France. The Eiffel Tower is represented as well as Louis XIV, th...

Andy Warhol Poster Chanel 5, from a set of 4 different colors. 1997 (We also have the full set of four colors). This listing is only for one "green-turquoise" poster. Not framed. Wil...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Framed Engravings, Set of Four Birds. These 18th Century engravings originated from Catesby's publication, 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida...

Superb design by Jean Dylen features on this original French beverage advertising poster for Fiorino Asti Spumante. We love the fun and frivolity of Dylen's design of a very happy, d...

This 1964 moyenne poster for L’Empreinte de Frankenstein — the French release of The Evil of Frankenstein — features striking artwork by Russian-born illustrator Boris Grinsson, a pr...

Original vintage travel poster - Come to New Zealand This Summer! - featuring a great design by the renowned New Zealand artist and designer Marcus King (1891-1983) depicting a geyse...

Titled, "Red Roses", created by Donald Sultan, 1992. Hand-signed, dated and numbered by the artist, 110/125. Dimensions with the frame are 25.5" x 25.5", the image is 11.88" x 11.88"...

"Las Vegas 1983" Serigraph by Melanie Taylor Kent, circa 1985. The print is hand signed in pencil in the lower right and numbered 39/100 in the low...

NORMANDIE - FRENCH LINE Authentic original vintage art deco poster Artist: Adolph Mouron Cassandre Condition: B+ Dimensions: 24.3 x 39.25 in. / 61.7 x 99.7 cm. Circa: 1935 Linen Backed There is restored edge and corner wear, tears, creasing, and small losses; there is a .75" diameter area of restored loss about one inch below the "W" of "NEW YORK;" some restored surface cracks in the upper right quarter of the poster in the blue sky area; restored loss upper right corner; very well restored 2" vertical tear at the top edge in between the left edge and the ship's stack; "PRINTED IN FRANCE" ink stamp in the bottom margin on the right side; this extremely rare and stunning art deco ocean liner poster...

Modernités Sotheby’s Paris Wed 16 Oct - Wed 16 Oct 2019. Sotheby's Paris. 1st Ed auction catalog. One of the best works in Sotheby’s Modernités catalogue on 16 October was one of Fra...

Original vintage motorsport poster - Grosser Preis von Deutschland Weltmeisterschafts-Pokal der Konstrukteure / German Grand Prix Constructors' World Championship Trophy - held on th...

Fun with beautiful colours, this is a very clever poster by Bellenger from 1936. Artist Bellenger Year 1936 Dimensions 130 x 200 cm Condition Good Format Linen backed

Leonardo da Vinci Battle of Anghiari Engraving by Edelinck After Rubens c1660 A powerful mid-17th-century engraving of the famous “Battle of Anghiari” by Gérard Edelinck, executed around 1660 after Leonardo da Vinci’s lost composition and the celebrated drawing by Peter Paul Rubens. Also known as the Battle of the Standard, the scene shows three mounted warriors locked in ferocious combat over the banner that signals victory. The rearing horses, intertwined figures and dramatic energy reflect the extraordinary dynamism of Leonardo’s original design for the Great Council Hall of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Leonardo’s experimental fresco method caused the original painting to deteriorate quickly, and it was eventually overpainted by Vasari. Edelinck’s engraving, based on Rubens’s vivid reconstruction, remains one of the most important surviving documents of the composition. Edelinck, one of the finest engravers of the 17th century, renders the complex anatomy, armour and movement with exceptional precision and tonal mastery. Large-format engravings of the Battle of Anghiari are increasingly sought after for their direct connection to Leonardo’s lost masterpiece and their strong decorative impact. This impression offers rich detail and compelling presence. A significant addition for collectors of Renaissance art, Old Master prints and historically important battle imagery. Condition: Strong impression with good tonal range; light age toning and handling marks; small tear in the upper right border; margins tight; no major losses or repairs. Suitable for professional framing. Framing: Best floated on off-white museum board in a thin black or dark walnut frame with a deep profile. Museum glass recommended to enhance contrast and preserve detail. Keywords: Leonardo da Vinci Battle of Anghiari, Edelinck engraving, Rubens drawing, Old Master print, 17th century engraving, Renaissance battle scene, antique horse battle...

Great image of lions. 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. Pub...

Title: Genesee Falls, Rochester – Antique Waterfall Engraving, New York State This dramatic nineteenth-century engraving depicts the spectacular Gen...

Set of 3 Vanity Fair Caricatures – Aristocracy & Politics Portraits 1883 Description: A refined and decorative set of three original Vanity Fair chromolithographs, published in late...

Rudolf von Erlach Leading the Swiss in Grand Festival Procession This striking hand-colored lithograph is part of the Fest Album Celebrating Bern’s Entry into the Swiss Confederat...

A beloved American blockbuster, Robert Zemeckis' 1985 sci-fi adventure 'Back to the Future' starred Michael J. Fox as teenager Marty McFly, blasted back to 1955 in the plutonium-powe...

Dating back to 1757, Cinzano is an iconic brand synonymous with the likes of Casanova. A family run business until 1985 (now owned by Campari), the famous vermouth drink from Turin i...

Our new release, "Les Terrains - Londres," beautifully expands on the emotive abstract landscapes of the original "Les Terrains." This piece intricately ca...

Giulietta degli Spiriti (released internationally as Juliet of the Spirits) is the celebrated 1965 French-Italian fantasy drama from Federico Fellini. Visually dazzling and deeply ...

Groningen 1573 — Hand-Colored Woodcut City View from Münster’s Cosmographia Description: This rare and evocative 16th-century hand-colored woodcut presents a panoramic view of the c...

An English Gentleman Caricature – Lord Roseberry – an original chromolithograph from the British Vanity Fair series English Gentlemen, printed by Vincent Brooks Day & Son., 190...

1678 Baroque Dressage Training Horse at the Pillar – Georg Simon Winter This original hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts an advanced riding-school exercise from one of the ...

The prints depict various botanical species, each illustrated with detailed attention to the morphology of the plants, including leaves, flowers, and sometimes fruits or seeds. These...

An antique Megillah The Book of Esther, hand written on parchment by an expert Sephardi scribe and richly decorated with hand painted illustrations. The text panels are surrounded by...

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,...

Framed Virgin Image, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. Materials: Wood, paper. Dimensions: D 3 x W 15,2 cm x H 20,2 cm The artwork is in its original condition, showing minor ...

ABOUT An exceptional series of contemporary graphic design, aimed at bringing the Summer Olympic Games to the Bay Area in 2012. The Bridge to the Future original poster series from ...

Large framed engraving titled "View of the town of Gray Franche-Comté" It bears the following notes: "is distributed in Paris by the author, in the hostel of the royal manufactur...

Original vintage poster by Zulla, for the Izarra liquor, printed in 1934. Artist: Zulla Title: Liqueur Izarra Date: 1934 Size (w x h): 31.1 x 46.5 in / 79 x 118 cm Printer: Imprimer...

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing "Iris". This botanical style print is available in 6 different natural representations to create a bright and joyful composition. In se...

Original antique advertising poster for the Parisian department store A La Place Clichy promoting its special fashion summer sale in April / A La Pla...

Rafael Coronel "Portfolio" 1978 Offset lithograph Printed by: Litografos Unidos, S.A., Mexico Publisher: Galeria de Arte Misrachi, S.A., Mexico Paper size: 19" x 24.5" Unframe...

Pop Art didn't just hang on gallery walls; it jumped off them and onto the most humble of canvases. This exceptional archival piece—a collage of six original screen-printed paper pla...

Roy Lichtenstein: "That's The Way It Should Have Begun!" Pop Art Screenprint, 1980s Roy Lichtenstein: "That's The Way It Should Have Begun!" Pop Art Screenprint, 1980s, a striking l...

WW2 Factory Safety Poster Circa 1940s - Original litho poster - Designed by Bruce Angrave - Framed in a black wooden frame with glass - English ~ 1940s - 52cm wide x 78.5cm tall B...

Watercolor on paper mounted on masonite board with ornate gilt frame. Dimensions: (Board) H 13.5" x W 10"

Presented is a rare stipple engraving of “Liberty. In the form of the Goddess of Youth giving Support to the Bald Eagle.” This engraving was drawn, engraved, and published by Edward ...

The Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Concours d'Elegance is an annual event held in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France beginning in 1988. In 1990, the Bugatti Royales were featured and th...

Set of Four Mid Century Hand-Coloured Original Botanical Etchings, Swiss School A delightful and cohesive suite of four hand-coloured etchings depicting European wildflowers, each p...

Original US lobby card for the 1993 fantasy animation The Nightmare Before Christmas. This film was directed by Henry Selick and Tim Buton was one of the writers on the film. The pi...

Wallachian Highlander Antique Costume Lithograph c.1852 Description: This evocative nineteenth-century hand-colored lithograph depicts a “Wallachyer uit het gebergte,” translated fr...

Great image of a jaguar. 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. Publis...