British Wall Decorations

An English William Morris verdure tapestry from the turn of the 20th century, featuring several peacocks within a verdant setting of large leaves and floral sprays. Enclosed within a...

Victorian Country House Views – Trentham, Burghley, Alton Towers, ca.1850 This attractive set of six original Victorian architectural prints depicts prominent British country houses...

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

This print is from 'The Military Costume of Turkey. Illustrated by A Series of Engravings. From Drawings made on the Spot. Dedicated by Permission to His Excellency the Minister of t...

Original antique Empire Marketing Board lithograph poster, one of the Scenes of the Empire series issued for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, featuring artwork by Spencer Pryse (G...

A charming late 19th-century oil on board painting depicting two King Charles Spaniels nestled in a richly appointed interior, painted in the manner of Sir Edwin Landseer. Executed c...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1831 dated needlework sampler made in the reign of King William IV I have various ot...

Great image of crocodiles and alligators. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original ha...

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...

Antique print titled 'No.1 Street Punishments'. Print of Chinese street punishments. Shows a prisoner, his arms bound and flags attached to his ear...

Great image after Veronese Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Pair of Antique 19th Century Rococo Revival Giltwood Wall Brackets / Shelves An exceptional and highly decorative true pair of 19th-century British Rococo Revival giltwood wall brack...

Wonderful image after Holbein Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

19th English Victorian color lithograph print titled 'Eminent Women' with the faces of prominent women crowded together in a large oval, in the original giltwood frame. Unusual and v...

18th Century Head and Shoulders Portrait of a Lady, English School in the manner of Thomas Gainsborough, in old gilt wood frame with new back panel and glass.

Great image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving Published by Jones circa 1850 Unframed. Minor tear top edge ( 0.5 inches ) Free shipping

This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the The Grand Canal in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890) and signed lower right 'A Pollentine, 19th century in date. This beautiful landscape captures a striking view of the Grand Canal, it features a busy canal scene with gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of Saint Mark's complete the painting. Housed in it's original and beautiful gilt gallery frame. Several examples of his work have sold at top auction...

True Arts & Crafts two-tone geometric pair of stained glass windows. Subtle workmanship which exudes simplified elegance. In very good or...

Original vintage World War Two home front propaganda poster - We want You with us! There's a place for everyone locally or somewhere in England Get into War Work this week - featurin...

Great image of snakes. 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. Publishe...

Two beauties kids picking wood in the forest oil on wood painting by : Thomas HAND a British artist born in 1771 to 1804. The artist's works have gone up for sale at public auction...

Two enchanting 19th century sailors valentine having a rare form hand decorated with exotic seashells, one around an image of a man and woman in a rowboat and the other around an ima...

An English Gentleman Caricature – The Marquess of Bath – an original chromolithograph from the British Vanity Fair series English Gentlemen, printed by Vincent Brooks Day & Son....

The Coronation of His Majesty George IV – July 19, 1821 – Hand-Coloured Engraving by Matthew Dubourg, 1822 Vivid hand-coloured engraving depicting the coronation of King George IV a...

Great image of a ptarmigan Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Published, circa 1910 The measurement given is the p...

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...

Original vintage British Railways travel poster for the historic royal borough of Windsor See Britain by Train featuring colourful artwork by the British painter Gordon Nicoll (1888-...

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...

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

Habit of a Woman of Fez in Africa, Elegant Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually engaging costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman of Fez, in Africa,” depict...

American Privateer Captures an English Packet Boat, 1777 Maritime Engraving This original eighteenth-century maritime engraving depicts the capture of an English packet boat by an A...

Montrose - The Gully By George Aikman. John Smart painted scenes of Scottish golf courses for a bound folio in 1893. George Aikman produced the etchings from Smart's water colours fo...

Prospect of the Grand Signior’s Seraglio from Galata – Constantinople, 1673 This rare and atmospheric 17th-century copper engraving titled Prospect of the Grand Signiors Seraglio fr...

Antique British Botanical Prints, Umbellifers Set of Four, Hand-Colored c.1800 This attractive set of four original hand-colored botanical plates comes from English Botany; or, Colo...

The Immaculate Defection is a large-scale contemporary oil on canvas painting by Steven E Robertson, created in 2025. Through a rich combination of figurative imagery, symbolic motif...

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

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

Wonderful image after Veronese Fine Steel engraving. Published by Tallis, London. circa 1850 Unframed.

Antique Costume Print Young Lady of Naxos Archipelago Jefferys 1749 This charming engraving depicts a young lady of Naxos, an island in the archipelago, shown in traditional attire....

Antique America Engraving Chile Natives & Guatemala Serpents Drake 1771 This striking eighteenth-century copperplate engraving presents two fascinating scenes from the Americas as i...

Wonderful image by Beatrice Parsons Tipped in plate. On card Lithograph. Published C.1920 The measurement given is the card size not the actual printed image.

GEORGE EDWARDS (Naturalist, ornithologist and artist 1694-1773) - 'A Natural History of Uncommon Birds' (Published in several volumes between 1743 and 1764) - Antique pair of mid 18t...

Attributed to William Griggs, circa 1880, this pair of lithographs in hand-painted black frames depict a set of Neoclassical Wedgwood amphora vases. Both prints are on cream paper, a...

A long rectangular panel with frame. Featuring a fox hunting scene with another vignette of fishing.

Elegant Art Deco stained glass windows with geometric motifs and pebbled translucent glass. Nice specimens from the period. Sturdy frames...

Ottoman Costume Prints Pair, Imam & Court Official, Hand-Colored 1749 A refined and visually striking pair of 18th-century hand-colored engravings depicting figures from the Ottoman Empire, dated 1749. These elegant costume plates present, on one sheet, an Imam of the Great Mosque, richly dressed in flowing robes with fur trim and a distinctive turban, and on the other, a high-ranking court official or commander, posed with staff and ceremonial attire. Together, they form a beautifully balanced and complementary composition, ideal for display as a decorative pair. The engravings originate from a celebrated European publication documenting Ottoman court life and costume, produced during a period of heightened Western fascination with the East. Each figure is rendered with fine engraved detail and delicately enhanced with original hand color, capturing the textures of luxurious fabrics, the structure of ceremonial garments, and the dignified bearing of the subjects. The generous margins and visible plate marks further emphasize their authenticity and 18th-century origin. What makes this pair particularly desirable is the harmony between the two figures. The Imam, standing frontally with a calm, composed presence, contrasts elegantly with the more dynamic posture of the official figure, who leans slightly and engages the viewer with a sense of authority. The color palette—soft greens, purples, and warm neutrals—works cohesively, making the pair highly suitable for framing and interior placement. These prints are ideal for use as a statement piece above a console, in a study, or within a curated gallery wall. Their subject matter appeals to collectors of Ottoman history, costume prints, and decorative works on paper, while their aesthetic quality makes them equally attractive to interior designers seeking authentic antique elements. Note: Interior mockups shown are for inspiration only. The print is an original antique and is sold unframed. Condition is good for age, with light age toning, scattered spotting, and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century paper. The sheets retain full margins and show the original plate marks. Colors remain fresh and attractive. Framing suggestions: These prints lend themselves exceptionally well to dark walnut or ebonized frames with wide ivory or warm off-white mats. A symmetrical side-by-side hanging enhances their visual impact, particularly in a refined, warm-toned interior. For a more contemporary setting, a clean gallery-style presentation with generous spacing will highlight their elegance. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand color Maker: Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749 Keywords: ottoman print, ottoman costume engraving, imam engraving, janissary officer print, turkish costume print, 18th century engraving, hand colored engraving, antique costume print, islamic art print, middle eastern art, ottoman empire art...

J. Webber: A boxing match in Hapaee (Hawaii). An original copper plate engraving on paper depicting a boxing match as witnessed during Cook's third voyage...

Set of 3 Vanity Fair Spy Caricatures – Named Victorian Figures 1883 Description: A refined set of three original Vanity Fair chromolithographs, all pu...

'The last Impressionist' Ken Howard studied at Hornsey School of Art from 1949 to 1953. He then did his National Service with the Royal Marines before returning to study at the Royal...

One of his highest selling songs, "Let's Dance" was released as the lead single for the iconic David Bowie's album of the same name. Released in 1983, the landmark track was written ...

Great map of Russia Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: The Hunter, Samuel Howitt Georgian Equestrian Engraving, England, 1799 An elegant original copperplate engraving by celebrated British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a finely saddled hunter standing before a rustic stable. The composition exemplifies the refined equestrian imagery that made Howitt one of the foremost animal painters and engravers of the Georgian period. The plate bears the inscription "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that the artist both designed and engraved the work himself. At lower right the publication line reads "Published Oct. 23, 1799," confirming its original eighteenth-century publication. Samuel Howitt (1756–1822) was renowned for his depictions of horses, hunting scenes, dogs, and rural sporting life. His engravings were highly regarded among the English gentry and remain sought after today by collectors of antique sporting art and equestrian imagery. The restrained composition, exceptional line work, and noble portrayal of the horse make this a wonderful decorative piece for a country house, library, gentleman's study, stable office, or contemporary equestrian interior. Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Origin: England Date: Published October 23, 1799 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper Image dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21.3 cm Presented unframed. Framed photographs are for inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, minor handling wear, and light creasing consistent with more than two centuries of age. Wide original margins remain intact, and the impression is strong and well-preserved. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, The Hunter, horse engraving, hunting horse print, Georgian sporting art, antique equestrian print, English country house decor, original copperplate engraving, British horse art, sporting print, eighteenth century engraving, hunting lodge decor, stable interior, laid paper engraving, English rural life, antique animal art...

An Original Antique Copper Plate Engraving – “Marlborough” engraved by John Greig after a drawing by John Britton, and published by John Walker in 1800 at his establishment based at ...

Antique Portrait of Sir Thomas More – Holbein, Bartolozzi Stipple Engraving, 1793 This refined late 18th-century stipple engraving depicts Sir Thomas ...

Original vintage drink poster - Guinness Time Have this one with me! - featuring a great design depicting a crab holding a pint of Guinness with the bold green and black lettering on...

Julius Caesar Ibbetson 1759-1817 old master painting English, 18th century This English school painting by Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) depicts a countryside farm house off of a road with a horse drawn wagon...

Original vintage London Underground poster - Take the Tube to the Park - featuring a beautiful pointillist illustration using tiny ink dots to depict a peaceful summer view by the la...

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Wonderful image of a dentist Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

We present this splendid oil on canvas painting from the English school dating back to the end of the 19th century. The painting has a signature on the lower right but the author has...