British Wall Decorations

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...

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

Original vintage travel poster - See Scotland's Scott Country by Scottish Omnibuses Coach Tours - featuring a scenic landscape painting by the renowned Scottish artist James McIntosh...

A handsome Regency or early Victorian blue-eyed gentleman from the school of Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). The fashionably dressed young man sports a frock coat with a high collar...

Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of ...

Lovely set of 6 botanical prints Chromo-lithographs Original color Published, circa 1870 Unframed. The measurement given is for one print. Free shipping

The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895 This attractive antique natural history print depicts a Black Iguana perched on the trunk of a banana tree amidst lush tropical vegetation. Rendered in soft natural colors, the illustration combines scientific accuracy with decorative appeal, capturing the exotic character of one of the New World's most recognizable reptiles. The iguana is shown in a characteristic climbing pose, gripping the trunk while surrounded by broad banana leaves and hanging fruit. The artist carefully records the reptile's distinctive anatomy, including its powerful limbs, elongated tail, spiny crest, and textured scales. The tropical setting enhances the sense of place and reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with exotic wildlife from Central and South America. Created by P. J. Smit, this print belongs to a period when illustrated natural history books introduced readers to the remarkable animals of distant continents. Advances in lithographic printing allowed publishers to produce richly colored images that combined educational value with artistic quality. The result is a print that remains both scientifically interesting and visually engaging more than a century later. The subtle palette of greens, warm browns, and muted earth tones gives the composition a refined decorative quality. The vertical format and strong central subject make it particularly effective as wall art, whether displayed individually or grouped with other zoological illustrations. Today, antique reptile prints...

Leopard Seal – Antique Marine Mammal Chromolithograph, 1894 DESCRIPTION This striking chromolithograph shows leopard seals resting on coastal rocks, with open sea and seabirds compl...

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-...

My Lady, portrait of an elegant young woman sitting on a bench at the edge of a pond. High quality painting: the greatest care has been taken to paint the silky clothes and lace, an...

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

Title: Rare Persian Lustreware Vase Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, Limited, 1899 Description: A rare original chromolithographic plate depicting a Persian lustreware vase from the 13th century, ornamented with geometric star motifs, scrolling arabesques, and the characteristic metallic sheen that made medieval Persian ceramics among the most admired artistic productions of the Islamic world. The composition emphasizes the refined balance between geometry and vegetal ornament typical of the Kashan workshops of the Seljuk and Ilkhanid periods. Rich golden, copper, and olive tones have been beautifully rendered through the sophisticated chromolithographic processes of the late Victorian era, faithfully preserving the luminous qualities of the original ceramic object. This print was published in Henry Wallis's important folio Persian Lustre Vases (London, 1899), a work printed exclusively for private circulation in a strictly limited edition of only 200 copies. Today, individual plates from this publication are exceptionally scarce and highly desirable among collectors of Islamic art, decorative arts, and rare nineteenth-century colour-plate books. This is an original 1899 print and not a modern reproduction. Sold unframed. Images showing the print in a frame or interior setting are provided for visual impression only. Frame proportions, matting, and room presentations are not always to scale. Creator: Henry Wallis (1811–1891), published posthumously. Publication: Persian Lustre Vases, London, 1899. Date: 1899 Medium: Original chromolithograph on paper. Condition: Good antique condition with light age-related toning, scattered foxing, and minor wear along the sheet edges consistent with removal from the original folio volume. The colours remain warm, attractive, and remarkably decorative. Provenance: From Persian Lustre Vases, privately printed in London in 1899 in an edition limited to only 200 copies. Keywords: Persian art, Islamic art, Persian ceramics, lustreware, Kashan pottery...

Great image of shells Unframed. Lithograph after Captain Brown with original hand color. Published C.1835 Free shipping.

19th century painting of a young boy sitting beside his goat and cart. Goat carts were very popular with children throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The wicker goat carts we...

Great image of medical interest. Unframed. Published, circa 1900.

Great image of medical interest. Unframed. Published, circa 1900.

Egyptian Pyramids and the Nile – Antique Geography Engraving, c.1778 Description: This atmospheric late 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of the Egyptian ...

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...

A beautiful pair of tondo oil landscape paintings on board by John Bell (English, 1811-1895), of "Knaresborough Castle, Yorkshire", signed and dated lower left "J Bell 1851" and "Boo...

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...

Italian Renaissance Costume Engravings of Padua & Siena, Hand-Colored, 1749 A refined and visually harmonious pair of antique hand-colored costume engravings depicting noblewomen from Padua and Siena, two of the great cultural cities of Renaissance Italy. Published in 1749 as part of an important European costume series, these elegant engravings document historical Italian dress traditions with remarkable decorative sophistication and period charm. The first engraving, “Habit of a Lady of Padua,” portrays an aristocratic woman dressed in richly layered garments with delicate lace, jewelry, and an elaborate veil. The figure holds a small hand mirror, emphasizing themes of elegance, refinement, and courtly fashion associated with Padua during the Renaissance era. The soft grey drapery contrasted with pink and blue accents creates an exceptionally graceful composition. The second plate, “Habit of a Lady of Quality of Sienna, in 1581,” depicts a noble Sienese lady in flowing golden robes with elongated drapery and restrained elegance characteristic of late Renaissance Italian...

One of our new collection highlights. This original 1973 Academy Cinema UK Quad for Mean Streets is Peter Strausfeld at his boldest: all punchy red, stark black line and stripped-bac...

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...

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

Title: The Racing Stallion – Original Samuel Howitt Georgian Equestrian Engraving, England, 1800 An elegant and highly decorative original copperplate engraving by renowned British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a spirited racing stallion being presented by its handler within an idyllic English landscape. Several figures and an additional horse appear in the background, emphasizing the social and aristocratic culture surrounding horse breeding and racing during the Georgian era. The plate is signed in the image "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that Samuel Howitt both designed and engraved the work himself. The lower right publication line reads "Published March 1, 1800," confirming its original issue at the dawn of the nineteenth century. Samuel Howitt (1756–1822) was among Britain's foremost painters and illustrators of horses, hunting scenes, and rural sporting life. His engravings are celebrated for their remarkable understanding of equine anatomy, movement, and character, making them enduring favorites among collectors of antique sporting art. Today, works such as The Racing Stallion remain highly desirable decorative pieces for country houses, libraries, gentlemen's studies, stables, and contemporary equestrian interiors. Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Origin: England Date: Published March 1, 1800 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper, unframed 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, light creasing, and generous original margins. The engraving remains strong and well-preserved, displaying beautifully more than two centuries after publication. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, Racing Stallion, horse engraving, equestrian art, Georgian print, English sporting art, racehorse print, antique horse engraving, original copperplate engraving, British animal art, country house decor, stable decoration, hunting lodge interior, English rural landscape, sporting gentleman, laid paper engraving, eighteenth century print...

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

A large carved painted wood crest once mounted over a public building in the British isles. Featuring a lion and unicorn flanked by a shield featuring the quartered arms of Ireland, ...

Antique Bird Prints Set Crane & Heron Tropical Birds Chromolithographs c.1895 This elegant pair of late 19th-century natural history prints presents two striking compositions of exotic bird species in their natural habitats. The first depicts the East African crowned crane, shown with its distinctive golden crest and graceful posture beside water, accompanied by additional birds and chicks in a lush wetland setting. The second print features a night-heron alongside a boatbill, both rendered with careful attention to form and behavior, set within a tranquil riverside landscape. Executed as high-quality chromolithographs, these prints display soft tonal transitions and refined detail typical of the finest illustrated zoological publications of the period. The subtle coloration and balanced compositions create a harmonious pair, making them particularly suitable for display together. Both images combine scientific observation with decorative appeal, reflecting the late 19th-century fascination with natural history and exploration. The scenes are rich in atmosphere, with gentle backgrounds that enhance the presence of the birds while maintaining a calm and sophisticated aesthetic. This pair works exceptionally well in a variety of interiors, from classic studies to contemporary or coastal settings. Displayed side by side, they create a refined and cohesive wall arrangement, ideal for collectors and interior designers seeking natural history subjects with strong decorative value. Condition report: Good condition overall. Light age toning and scattered foxing, primarily in the margins. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Images remain clean and visually strong. Framing tips: Best presented as a pair in matching dark walnut or black frames with generous ivory mats. For a lighter interior, a natural oak frame with a soft cream mat also works beautifully. Maintain equal spacing for a balanced, gallery-style presentation. Keywords: antique bird prints set, crane bird print antique, heron bird print...

Great image of a racehorse presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. Published, 1847. Please note the dark area to the right of th...

Rare Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter 1990 'Portrait collection' Brown viscose top printed with a silver neoclassical design inspired by the mirror ...

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two original late 19th Century Circa 1890-1900 Max Sinclair Oil paintings, signed in oversized gold g...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Wheat, Barley and Ryegrasses, c.1830 This set of eight early nineteenth-century botanical engravings presents several important European cer...

Selby's Illustrations of British Ornithology (London: 1841-1846). Likely a later restrike printing (20th c.,) hand-colored prints, embossed with plate marks, includes: "Eider Duck, M...

Victorian Vanity Fair Caricatures, Society & Power, Set of Six, 1883 This elegant set of six original Vanity Fair chromolithographs, published between January and February 1883, pre...

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

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

A set of 17th Century English Keys Framed and ready to display. This wonderful collection of ten ancient keys were hand forged in England in the 17th/18th century. Of unknown origi...

19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...

Inflated metal wall artwork, made from highly mirror polished stainless steel. The inflating metal is restricted in areas during forming to create a unique ‘crushed’ aesthetic. As yo...

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...

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...

Victorian Country House Views – Trentham, Wollaton, Inveraray, Fountains, ca.1850 This attractive set of six original Victorian architectural prints depicts important British countr...

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

Grass and Rush Species – Antique Botanical Pair, 1873 Description: A refined pairing illustrating slender grass and rush forms with subtle variation in texture and height. The minim...

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....

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...

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...

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...

A large and impressive late 19th century Jacobean style decorative oak wall hanging panel, handcarved with three ornate arches, neoclassical columns, dentils and geometric patterns throughout. Formerly a fireplace overmantel...

A Pair of Oil on Canvas Portraits of William Cavendish, First Duke of Devonshire, and his wife, Mary Butler Duchess of Devonshire, rendered in the grand manner associated with Sir Go...

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...

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.

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...

Unusual 19th century English Majolica Geranium plate.

Original vintage propaganda poster - Campaign For Nuclear Disarmament - featuring the bold text above and below the Nuclear Disarmament ND logo with the address below - CND 29 Great ...

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...

English Country style gilt framed oil painting of horse (Silvo) and jockey wearing purple shirt (signed)