Paper Wall Decorations

Jean Cocteau & Raymond Moretti’s The Balance of the Fish is an original collaborative lithograph from the sought‑after series “L’Âge du Verseau”. Conceived in 1962 and completed ...

Title: Mexican Gods and Priests – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Deities and Religious Ritual Description: This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents four vivid representations of Aztec...

CHICAGO - FLY NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES Rare authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Anonymous Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 25.5 x 39.8 in. / 64.8 x 101 cm. Circa: 19...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period painting from the 19th century of an ancestral group portrait in custom frame. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese history with this Qing Dynasty period painting, an ancestral group portrait from the 19th century that masterfully captures the essence of traditional Chinese society and family hierarchy. This vertical painting, housed in a custom composition wood frame with plexiglass, is a testament to the time-honored artistry of Qing Dynasty artists. Crafted on parchment paper, the painting displays generations of ancestors in a systematic, frontal arrangement. The chromatic spectrum of their robes - blues, reds, greens, golds, blacks, and oranges - adds vibrant depth to the ancestral tribute. Civil officials are distinguished by bird-adorned buzi, an emblem of their rank. In line with tradition, the portrait hierarchy descends from top to bottom - the older generation presides at the top, followed by subsequent generations. The men are positioned on the right, the women on the left, reflecting the societal norms of the period. Bordering the parchment, a silk frame contributes an elegant finish. Display this painting above a credenza, console table, or enfilade, and it promises to enhance any interior space with its captivating allure and cultural resonance. This Qing Dynasty painting...

Joan Miro Life and Work by Jacques Dupin. Published by Harry N. Abrams, 1962, New York. 1st Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. A Catalogue Raisonne of Miro's paintings from 1914-1961. 596pp. 1158 illustrations, including 46 color hand-tipped plates...

Original Japanese Lobby card for the 1988 studio Ghibli animation. Hayao Miyazaki, one of the founders of Studio Ghibli, wrote and directed this film. Studio Ghibli, which was founde...

Original exhibition poster produced for Marc Chagall’s Lithographies originales récentes exhibition at Galerie Maeght, Paris, held from 20 May to 10 July 1981. Published by Galerie M...

Framed and Pressed 19th century "Herbier" Botanical Specimens 14" x 0.75" x 18" each.  Sold as set of 4. Herbier specimens were collected and pressed from plants found around the wo...

Wonderful first-year-of-release French Moyenne film poster for bonafide classic Lawrence of Arabia. Lawrence of Arabia, undoubtedly one of the most celebrated epics in the history o...

Distinguished Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “White Dal” Spy Portrait 1883 Description: This original Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled “White Dal” was published on September 22, 1883 and drawn by the celebrated Vanity Fair artist Leslie Ward, who worked under the famous pseudonym “Spy.” The portrait depicts Sir William Dalrymple, a notable British figure whose distinguished appearance and social standing made him an ideal subject for Vanity Fair’s celebrated series of satirical portraits. Ward portrays Dalrymple standing in profile with a composed and slightly formal posture. He is dressed in the refined attire typical of a well-established Victorian gentleman: a tailored frock coat, waistcoat with watch chain, crisp high-collared shirt, and neatly tied bow tie. His distinctive white side-whiskers—likely the inspiration behind the nickname “White Dal”—are rendered with careful detail, adding personality to the portrait while maintaining the elegant restraint characteristic of Leslie Ward’s work. During the late nineteenth century, Vanity Fair magazine became widely known for its weekly caricatures of prominent public figures. These portraits depicted politicians, aristocrats, military officers, artists, sportsmen, and influential members of society. While humorous in tone, the images were often respectful portrayals that captured both the physical likeness and social character of their subjects. Leslie Ward’s contributions to Vanity Fair are among the most admired within the series. His ability to combine gentle satire with refined portraiture allowed him to create images that were both entertaining and historically informative. Today these portraits serve as a visual record of the personalities who shaped Victorian public life. The print was produced using chromolithography and printed by the renowned London firm Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, one of the leading color printers of the period. Their high-quality printing techniques allowed for subtle tonal variations and soft shading, which remain visible in the delicate rendering of the clothing and facial features. Vanity Fair portraits such as this have become highly collectible decorative works, admired for their historical character, distinctive style, and elegant Victorian aesthetic. They continue to appeal to collectors of British political history as well as interior designers seeking refined nineteenth-century portrait prints. Condition: Very good condition with light age toning and occasional minor foxing consistent with age. Margins remain generous and colors well preserved. Framing tips: This portrait displays beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with an ivory or warm cream museum mat. A generous mat border enhances the elegant vertical format and complements the soft Victorian color palette. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Leslie Ward (“Spy”), printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, London, 1883 Keywords: Vanity Fair print, White Dal Vanity Fair, Spy caricature, Leslie Ward Spy, Victorian gentleman portrait, Vanity Fair chromolithograph, British society portrait, 1883 Vanity Fair print, Victorian caricature print, antique gentleman portrait...

Edna Andrade Silk Screen Print done in conjunction with Poems by Lynne Honickman with an introduction to the Poet by Anais Nin. Edition of 120. Signed bottom right corner with 95/1...

Powerful early 20th century academic animal study depicting a rhinoceros, produced after an original drawing by Richard Müller (German, 1874–1954), a leading figure of the Dresden Ac...

This enchanting French hand-colored engraving celebrates the whimsical and elaborate millinery of the late 18th century. Originally titled "Coiffures pour Diners de Têtes," this plat...

Original vintage Air France map poster - Air France Reseau Aerian Postal / Air France Postal Network - featuring a colourful planisphere design showing t...

Napoleon Bonaparte, Allegorical Equestrian Monument – After Horace Vernet, 1843 This striking 19th-century historical print presents an allegorical equestrian representation of Napo...

This 1964 East German poster for The Hound of the Baskervilles, created by Schleissing Grouppe, delivers a haunting, expressionistic vision of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic myster...

Original 8x10 inches Press Publicity Still for Sleeping Beauty (1959) starring Mary Costa, Bill Shirley and Eleanor Audley and directed by Clyde Geronimi. Publicity (film/production...

Antique print China titled 'Jamcefu'. View of the walled city of Yangzhou, with boat moored on canal at centre foreground. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's w...

Sensational image by Frederick Simpson Coburn In the style of one of my favourite artists, Goya Photogravure Limited edition of 300. This is No. 84 From The Complete Work...

An original signed lithograph by Georgi Daskaloff. Georgi Daskaloff was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and attended the art school at Sofia University, graduating in 1949. He moved to the...

Rare Vanity Fair Cabinet Council Print – British Government Leaders 1883 Description: This large and highly detailed Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled “The Cabinet Council. 1883” was published on November 27, 1883 and drawn by the celebrated French artist Carlo Pellegrini, who worked for Vanity Fair under the pseudonym “Ape.” Unlike the magazine’s well-known single-figure caricatures, this impressive composition depicts a full group portrait of leading members of the British government gathered around the cabinet table during the premiership of William Ewart Gladstone. The scene captures a lively cabinet meeting, with ministers seated around a green-covered table engaged in discussion and debate. Pellegrini combines caricature with careful observation, giving each figure recognizable character while maintaining the dignity appropriate to senior statesmen of the British Empire. The composition provides a rare visual insight into the inner circle of Victorian political leadership. Among the figures depicted are many of the most important political personalities of late nineteenth-century Britain, including William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister; Lord Granville; Lord Kimberley; Sir William Harcourt; Joseph Chamberlain; Lord Northbrook; Lord Spencer; Lord Derby; Lord Selborne; and others who formed part of Gladstone’s Liberal cabinet. Their names are printed along the lower margin of the sheet, allowing viewers to identify each participant in the scene. Vanity Fair magazine, founded in London in 1868, became internationally famous for its illustrated portraits of influential personalities from politics, aristocracy, military life, sport, and culture. While the magazine is best known for its single-figure caricatures by artists such as Leslie Ward (“Spy”) and Carlo Pellegrini (“Ape”), occasional large group compositions like this cabinet meeting are far rarer and highly sought after by collectors. The print was produced using chromolithography and printed by the renowned firm Vincent Brooks, Day & Son in London, one of the leading color printers of the Victorian era. Their sophisticated printing techniques allowed for subtle shading and complex compositions, evident in the detailed rendering of the interior, furniture, and individual personalities gathered around the cabinet table. Today this striking Vanity Fair cabinet scene stands as both a fascinating historical document and a powerful decorative print. Its larger format and narrative composition make it especially appealing to collectors of political history, British parliamentary history, and Victorian illustration. Condition: Very good condition with light age toning and occasional minor foxing consistent with age. Margins remain generous and colors are well preserved. Minor handling wear visible along the edges, typical for larger Vanity Fair sheets of this period. Framing tips: This impressive composition displays beautifully in a wide dark walnut or ebonized frame with a warm ivory museum mat. Because of its larger horizontal format, it works particularly well as a statement piece above a desk, library table, or study wall. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Carlo Pellegrini (“Ape”), printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, London, 1883 Keywords: Vanity Fair Cabinet Council, Vanity Fair print, Carlo Pellegrini Ape, Victorian cabinet meeting, William Gladstone cabinet, British political caricature, Vanity Fair chromolithograph, Victorian politics print, British parliament history print, antique political...

Kenneth Noland Untitled framed print, Signed and dated 1973. Stamped on back Copyright 1973 by Kenneth Noland pencil numbered 72/300 Printed at Styria Studio. Newly framed and ready ...

Arguably one of the most iconic Polish film posters. Bold, striking, confrontational and about as avant-garde a design as you could ever get. The end of the Second World War marked the dawn of a new period in the development of Polish poster art, which became known as the Polish School of Posters...

Rare original antique poster for the Fokine Ballet at the New Theatre featuring The Royal Swedish Opera - Det Ny Teater Kl. 8 Fokin Baletter Fra Kungl. Teatern Stockholm - depicting ...

Painted before he was widely known and exhibited, this oil by Stuart Shils is vibrant with verdant green and brilliant yellow tones -- a Fine example of modern American Impressionism...

Antique bird print titled 'Volière des Passereaux'. Original print of an aviary with various birds. This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' by M. Emm. le Maout. P...

One of six hands watercolored and press printed botanical print. Each print is entirely printed and colored in Italy by our master craftsmen. The complete set can be viewed on our pa...

Antique China Consequa House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving 1843 Description: This finely detailed antique print titled “The Fountain Court in Consequa’s House, Canton”...

Original vintage Summer Olympic Games poster for the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin from 1-16 August published by the German Railways Head Office for Tourist Traffic and the Propa...

This is an original coal drawing by Danish artist H. P. Carlsen from 1922. Hans Peter Carlsen (1855-1950) was a painter from Funen who attended the Royal Academy of Fine arts with f...

Interior of St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican Rome – Benoist Lithograph 1869 Description: This impressive architectural lithograph depicts the monumental interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, one of the most celebrated sacred spaces in the world. Produced by Félix Benoist after Bayot and published in Paris in 1869 as part of the renowned series *Rome dans sa Grandeur, the print captures the overwhelming scale and grandeur of the basilica through refined perspective and masterful tonal execution. The composition presents a sweeping view down the nave toward the high altar and Bernini’s famed baldachin, framed by colossal piers and richly ornamented arches. Benoist carefully emphasizes the immense verticality of the structure: soaring coffered vaults, monumental columns, and sculptural decoration guide the viewer’s eye into deep spatial recession. The precise architectural rendering reflects the 19th-century fascination with Rome as both an artistic ideal and a spiritual center of Europe. Small elegantly dressed figures scattered throughout the interior provide scale and animation, reinforcing the astonishing proportions of the basilica while evoking the experience of visitors during the Grand Tour era. The subtle gradation of light, filtering through clerestory windows and dissolving into atmospheric shadow, demonstrates the sophistication of French lithographic technique at its height. Every ornamental detail—from sculpted niches to elaborate entablatures—is rendered with clarity yet softened by delicate tonal harmony. During the nineteenth century, views of St. Peter’s were among the most sought-after souvenirs of Rome, symbolizing not only religious devotion but also architectural achievement and cultural prestige. This print exemplifies the ambition of *Rome dans sa Grandeur*, a publication intended to present Rome as a living museum of civilization, uniting antiquity, Renaissance mastery, and modern observation. Its wide panoramic format and balanced monochrome palette make the work particularly effective as decorative wall art, suitable for both classical interiors and contemporary spaces seeking historical depth and architectural elegance. Condition report: Good antique condition overall. Light age-related toning and occasional spotting mainly in the margins. Image area remains clean with strong contrast and fine detail. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Framing tips: A deep ivory or warm museum-white mat enhances the architectural depth. Dark walnut, ebonized, or gilt frames complement the classical subject. Museum glass is recommended to preserve tonal subtlety and minimize reflections. Technique: Lithograph Maker: Félix Benoist after Bayot, Paris, 1869 SEO keyword block: St Peters Basilica interior print, Vatican lithograph 1869, Rome dans sa Grandeur, Félix Benoist Rome print, Vatican architecture engraving, Grand Tour Rome artwork, Basilica di San Pietro interior art, antique Rome architectural print...

DON'T BE A JOB HOPPER - STICK TO YOUR JOB! Rare authentic original antique vintage WWII poster Artist: Walt Disney Condition: B Dimensions: 20.1 x 27.8 in. / 51 x 70.6 cm. Circa: 19...

This lithography “La Féérie des Heures - L'Arc-en-Ciel (The Enchantment of the Hours - The Rainbow) signed Henri Rivière and bears a red stamp at the bottom left. The work is authent...

Color silkscreen on wove paper, from the edition of 500 published by Aquarius Press, printed by Edition Domberger, Stuttgart. Unsigned. Mounted on mat board and framed.

Original vintage advertising poster for Middle East airlines MEA featuring a colourful design by Jacques Auriac (1922-2003) showing the tail of a plane ...

Antique China Punishment of the Bastinado Print – Thomas Allom, 1843 This striking antique print titled Punishment of the Bastinado was drawn by the English artist Thomas Allom and ...

Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant – Dutch Colonial Period, c.1737 This exquisite botanical engraving depicts the coffee plant in detailed scientific form, as it was studied an...

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 ...

Original vintage Spanish Civil War propaganda poster - Rights are Gained by the Weapons of the Catalan State / El Dret es Guanya per les Armes Estat Catala - featuring a dynamic imag...

Ottoman Sultan Portrait Engraving, Constantinople View, c.1738 A finely detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting an Ottoman Sultan, identified in the inscription ...

Jan Saudek, Czech photographer, born 1935 Original Silver Gelatin print, photograph Title: "The Pretender", # 877 There are only 5 (five) enlargements ...

Title: Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print from Oken’s Naturgeschichte Description: This striking antique hand-colored lithograph, tit...

Original vintage travel poster - Visit La Paz Fly Trans Mar de Cortes - featuring a pictorial map of the Baja Peninsula with illustrations of various fish, birds and other animals as...

Title: Intricate Japanese Sword Guards (Tsuba) – Plate XI from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate XI from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s decorativ...

Egyptian Household Utensils – Antique Engraving of Domestic Tools, c.1776 Description: This intriguing antique engraving presents a detailed visual inventory of traditional Egyptian...

Wonderful vintage 1980s US poster from for Marvel's Captain America. Super design and very cool. This vintage poster have been professionally cleaned, de-acidified and linen-backed ...

Decorative German Botanical Plates of Technical Plants, Complete Set of 12, 1854 This beautiful set of twelve original hand-colored botanical plates offers a timeless and versatile ...

Untitled framed artwork by François Bouillon (b. 1944), dated 1991, France. Gouache and India ink on paper, initialed and dated on the bottom right. Bears the artist’s stamp on the r...

Original vintage music poster for The Rolling Stones 10th American Tour 1981 featuring an illustration of the smiling band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyma...

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...

Original vintage double sided movie poster for the award winning American cult film directed by Quentin Tarantino and produced by Lawrence Bender - P...

The High Mettled Racer – The Post Horse, after Alken, 19th century Late 19th century color photomechanical print after Henry Thomas Alken’s famous series The High Mettled Racer. The...

The Antiquaries – Boilly Satire on Collectors, Hand-Colored, c.1823 Description: The Antiquaries is one of Boilly’s most enduringly popular compositions, portraying a group of elder...

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8 Description: This striking decorative set of eight beetle plates originates from the celebrated German ent...

Printed by Cervo, Italy, this stunning original lithograph poster from 1937 promotes "Olimpic" hats. Reading "Leggerissimo", or "Very light", this beautiful poster depicts a fashion hat with runner Silhouette along with the Olympic Rings...

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was use...

Antique Map Italy, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas, Edinburgh 1884 Description: This detailed map of Italy was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish publishing house A. & C. Black. The map was prepared under the direction of the renowned cartographer John Bartholomew, whose work played a major role in shaping nineteenth-century atlas cartography. John Bartholomew was one of the most influential mapmakers of the Victorian era. His atlases for A. & C. Black were admired for their clarity, precision, and elegant presentation. Combining scientific geographic accuracy with refined engraving and printed color, Bartholomew’s maps became widely used in education, government, and scholarly circles throughout Europe and the British Empire. The map presents the Italian peninsula shortly after the unification of Italy in the nineteenth century. Political divisions are clearly distinguished through printed color, showing the administrative regions of the newly unified kingdom. The map extends from the Alpine frontier in the north to the southern tip of Calabria, capturing the entire peninsula with remarkable geographic detail. Northern Italy shows the Alpine region bordering Switzerland and Austria, with cities such as Turin, Milan, and Venice prominently marked. The Po River basin is depicted with a dense network of towns and transportation routes reflecting the economic importance of the region. Central Italy includes Florence, Pisa, and Rome, while the southern regions show Naples and the mountainous landscapes of Calabria and Basilicata. The map also includes the major Italian islands. Sardinia...

Ottoman Gentleman from Mardin Antique Costume Lithograph c.1852 This striking nineteenth-century hand-colored lithograph depicts an “Ottoman van Mardin,” portraying a gentleman from...

Vintage watercolor on paper nautical painting depicting a marina / harbour filled with boats. Faint signature in lower right corner - possibly F. Evans. Speckled giltwood frame with ...

WWII, how are you? Private Theater: Gay American Soldier in Reflection, Original WWII-Era Gouache, Signed CSG A highly nuanced, emotionally layered, and visually accomplished original painting in gouache and watercolor on Whatman drawing board, signed CSG lower right. This rare mid-20th-century work portrays a seated U.S. Army Air Forces officer—smiling faintly, cigarette in hand, and with a small black-bound diary resting on his lap—lost in reverie as smoke from his cigarette rises and transforms into the visages of three idealized male figures. Rendered in an illustrative realist style with tonal sensitivity and surreal suggestion, the composition invites interpretation as an interior portrait of desire, intimacy, and memory—quietly coded, emotionally sincere, and possibly autobiographical. The figure wears a regulation-issue A-2 leather flight jacket, iconic of U.S. Army Air Forces personnel during WWII. The jacket is detailed with a personalized, hand-painted circular patch depicting a lion rampant in a blue roundel—a heraldic symbol of power, pride, and possibly self-invention. An American flag patch is affixed to the left shoulder. The jacket, traditionally worn by bomber crews, officers, and pilots, functions here not only as a marker of military identity but as a gendered and cultural signifier—suggesting the complex intersection of duty, masculinity, and private identity. The slightly open collar, relaxed posture, and cigarette suggest the officer is off-duty—physically grounded but mentally elsewhere. The seated figure’s companions—summoned in smoke—appear above and behind him in a dreamlike procession: a helmeted infantryman, a pilot in goggles, and a hat-wearing civilian (?) man posed in pin-up style. Each face is rendered with tenderness and idealization, not as ghosts or casualties, but as romantic or erotic conquests: remembered lovers, fleeting encounters, or imagined partners. Their expressions, softly lit and emotionally present, reflect a form of desire neither tormented nor tragic. This is not a meditation on loss but on intimacy remembered, perhaps treasured. On the table beside him rests a small bronze Buddha...