British Wall Decorations

The poster with plenty of bite. The UK Quad for Steven Spielberg’s seminal 70s Shark chiller Jaws, featuring the classic Roger Kastel artwork. This vintage movie poster is sized 30...

This beautiful oil on canvas painting of "The Lagoon Venice", by Jane Vivian (Active 1869-1890), beautifully captures a delightful Venetian Scene. This beautiful landscape with it's...

The fantastic first-year-of-release, country-of-origin UK Quad film poster for classic Hammer horror Dracula. The first in the highly successful and lauded Hammer Dracula series. We ...

A pair of bronze coat hangers with horse heads, designed to be mounted on a wall or on a wooden surface. Each has a sturdy hook for hanging whatever You want. Very interesting. ref....

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...

Ctenophores (Comb Jellies) – Marine Invertebrates, Royal Natural History, 1896 This elegant original natural history plate illustrates ctenophores, commonly known as comb jellies, a...

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts wall cabinet with gold stencilled lion and a motto ''THE MAN WHO SMOKES THINKS LIKE A SAGE AND ACTS LIKE A SAMARITAN", BY Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st...

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...

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

Great image after Raphael Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher circa 1850 Unframed.

Original vintage travel poster issued by the London North Eastern Railway LNER - Architecture Elizabethan (2nd half 16th century) Cambridge Train Services and Fares from any LNER Age...

A beautifully atmospheric mid-19th century landscape painting attributed to Alexander F. Rolfe, signed "A. Rolfe" at lower left. The composition depicts a tranquil pastoral scene wit...

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

Habit of an Arabian Virgin, Hand-Colored Engraving, Thomas Jefferys, 1749 A rare and highly decorative 18th-century hand-colored engraving depicting an Arabian woman, published in L...

Original vintage South Africa travel poster - For Glorious Holidays Visit East London - featuring a great design by James Greig (186...

Stooped Victorian Philosopher – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 12, 1870 This original chromolithograph was published in Vanity Fair on October 22, 1870, as Men of the Day No. 12. Ca...

Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895 This dramatic antique natural history print depicts two Water Monitors in the act of raiding a nest within a den...

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...

Soft River Tortoises – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895 This charming antique natural history print depicts softshell river tortoises in a tranquil wetland habitat, combining scientific observation with the gentle artistic style characteristic of late nineteenth-century zoological illustration. The scene presents two tortoises moving through calm waters bordered by reeds and aquatic vegetation, while a small bird perches quietly in the background, adding depth and atmosphere to the composition. The artist carefully captures the distinctive characteristics of softshell tortoises, including their flattened bodies, elongated necks, and streamlined forms adapted for life in rivers and lakes. Unlike the heavily armored tortoises familiar to most viewers, these species possess flexible shells and are highly specialized aquatic reptiles. Their unusual appearance fascinated nineteenth-century naturalists who sought to document the diversity of animal life from around the world. The subtle color palette of soft greens, warm browns, and muted earth tones creates a peaceful and decorative image. The delicate rendering of water reflections, grasses, and shoreline plants demonstrates the period's growing interest in depicting animals within their natural environments rather than as isolated scientific specimens. This approach reflects the evolving relationship between zoology, illustration, and public education during the Victorian era. Natural history prints of reptiles are less commonly encountered than birds, butterflies, or botanical subjects, making them particularly appealing to collectors seeking unusual examples of nineteenth-century scientific illustration. The serene composition and attractive coloration also make this print highly decorative for contemporary interiors. Today, such works are collected for their historical significance, artistic quality, and connection to the golden age of natural history publishing. Whether displayed in a study, library, conservatory, or modern interior, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into the nineteenth-century exploration and documentation of the natural world. This is an original antique color lithograph, not a reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing, and minor handling wear consistent with age. Original margins preserved. Please review the photographs carefully for a complete assessment of condition. Framing tips: This print displays beautifully in a dark walnut, ebonized, or natural oak frame with a warm ivory museum mat. The vertical format makes it ideal for gallery walls, studies, natural history collections, and contemporary interiors. Keywords: Soft River Tortoises, Softshell Turtle, Turtle Print, Reptile Art...

Rattlesnake and Cobras – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895 This striking antique natural history print depicts several of the world's most feared and fascinating serpents, including cobras and a rattlesnake, shown within a lush tropical landscape. The composition combines scientific observation with dramatic visual storytelling, presenting the reptiles in lifelike poses among bamboo, foliage, and water, creating a scene that is both educational and highly decorative. At the center of the image, two cobras confront one another with expanded hoods, displaying the distinctive markings that have made these snakes among the most recognizable reptiles in the world. Above them, another snake coils through bamboo stems while clutching its prey, illustrating the predatory behavior that fascinated nineteenth-century naturalists. The detailed rendering of scales, coloration, and anatomy reflects the period's growing interest in zoology and the scientific classification of animal species. During the nineteenth century, illustrated natural history books introduced readers to exotic wildlife from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Advances in lithographic printing allowed artists and publishers to create increasingly accurate and visually appealing images, making scientific knowledge accessible to a broad audience. Prints such as this served both as educational illustrations and as decorative works of art. The subtle palette of greens, browns, ochres, and soft earth tones gives the print a refined appearance while preserving the dramatic presence of the reptiles. The tropical setting and dynamic composition make this an especially attractive example of Victorian-era zoological illustration. 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...

"The Triumph Frigate" Oil Painting of a British Naval Ship and Maritime Scene. The painting depicts a three-mast British warship cutting through rolling seas under full sail. The ves...

British Moths and Caterpillars on Mullein – Humphreys & Westwood, 1845 This original hand-colored lithograph originates from British Moths and Their Transformations by Henry Noel Hu...

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...

Cybele, Magna Mater – Classical Goddess Statues and Medals, Montfaucon, 1721 DESCRIPTION Large classical engraving depicting Cybele, the Magna Mater or Great Mother goddess, shown t...

Group of six hand colored Egypt Lithographs, after David Roberts, English, circa 19th Century. These were originally purchased at Ursus Gallery in ...

Classical Antiquities Engraving, Sepulchrum des Nasonii, Montfaucon 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving presents a scholarly compilation of classical antiquities drawn from ancient Roman artworks, engraved gems, and sculptural sources. The plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s influential publication *L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures*, published in Paris in 1721, one of the most important antiquarian works of the Enlightenment and a cornerstone in the development of archaeology and classical art history. The composition assembles multiple mythological and archaeological subjects arranged in a structured, comparative format typical of Montfaucon’s method. At the center appears a detailed scene labeled “Sepulchrum des Nasonii,” referring to the celebrated Tomb of the Nasonii located along the Via Flaminia in Rome, an important Roman funerary monument known for its painted mythological decorations. The engraving records figures, animals, and pastoral imagery derived from ancient wall paintings, offering eighteenth-century scholars and collectors access to monuments that were otherwise difficult to study directly. Surrounding vignettes reproduce imagery taken from antique cameos, engraved gems, and sculptural fragments. Oval compositions depict mythological figures and allegorical scenes, while the lower section includes a classical statue and medallion studies attributed to antiquarian sources associated with collectors and scholars such as Maffei and Vaillant. These references reflect Montfaucon’s ambition to synthesize knowledge gathered from Europe’s major antiquities collections into a single visual encyclopedia. Executed with refined precision, the engraving demonstrates the clarity and balance characteristic of Parisian copperplate engraving of the early 1700s. Fine linework and careful tonal shading translate sculptural and painted sources into a harmonious graphic composition. Today, plates from Montfaucon’s work are appreciated both for their scholarly significance and for their elegant decorative qualities, making them highly suitable for libraries, study interiors, or contemporary gallery walls seeking classical visual depth. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best complements the intended interior. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light discoloration consistent with early eighteenth-century paper. Minor edge wear and handling marks mainly confined to the margins. Plate impression visible. Blank verso. Framing tips: A dark walnut, gilt, or ebonized frame with a generous ivory mat enhances the academic and neoclassical character of the engraving. For modern interiors, a slim black gallery frame with wide mat spacing provides a refined museum-style presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, France, Paris, 1721 Keywords: Montfaucon engraving, Antiquité expliquée, Sepulchrum des Nasonii, Roman antiquities print, classical archaeology engraving, antique mythological engraving, 18th century copperplate engraving, French antiquarian print, Roman tomb illustration, Via Flaminia Rome print...

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...

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 ...

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...

Macaques, Antique Monkey Print, Victorian Zoological Illustration 1894 This animated scene portrays a group of macaques interacting across a wooded se...

‘Ten £ Banger’ is an original oil on canvas painting by Scottish artist Steven E Robertson, created in 2025. Drawing on memories of early 2000s club culture, the work explores themes...

Early wooden lawn tennis racket, the Renshaw. A Fine example of a long shaped head wooden framed lawn tennis racket. A nice ash framed racket with convex wedge. The walnut wedge is ...

English Plate signed Mason's Patent Ironstone China 'Japan' Pattern 2150. 8.8 inches.

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

A wonderful textile panel by Tibor Reich, entitled " A Tournament" ca' 1967. The design features stylized figures on horseback in brown and black on a vibrant orange background. Pro...

Painted and gilded papier mache and wood. Decorative with the Beaconsfield crest. Benjamin Disraeli 1st Earl of Beaconsfield was a British statesman, conservative minister, twice pri...

Victorian Blooms: Pair of Botanical Prints by Jane Wells Loudon, Plates 11 & 31, Circa 1843 This exquisite pair of hand-colored lithographs is by the celebrated botanical artist Jan...

English ironstone platter circa 1890. Chinoiserie or Imari style, decorated with flowers.

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

Original British film poster for Star Wars 1977. George Lucas commissioned Tom William Chantrell (1916-2001) to design this British poster. Lucas liked the ...

Bearded Romantic Statesman – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 67, 1870 Published October 29, 1870, this Vanity Fair chromolithograph forms part of the Statesmen series and is subtitled “Th...

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 pair of prints of architectural drawings by Voysey Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.  

Roman Goddesses, Allegorical Statues and Coins, Composite Engraving, 1721 Description: This large and finely engraved composite plate originates from the first English edition of Be...

Monumental Classical Allegory, Large Horizontal Engraving from Montfaucon, 1721 Description: This impressive large-format engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumenta...

A late 19th-century English sporting painting depicting a saddled horse and a small dog set within an open landscape. The composition is structured with the horse in profile as the c...

19th century Majolica cobalt strawberries plate signed Minton.

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Devon Travel by Train featuring artwork by the notable British painter and illustrator Frank Wootton (1914-1998) of the English country...

Great map of Kerry Steel engraving Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard Published by How and Parsons, C.1840 Unframed.

Antique Roman Ephesian Artemis Statues, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721 This impressive early 18th-century copper engraving presents a comprehensiv...

Fine 19th century English oil on canvas: Portrait of a dog, after Edwin Landseer. The verso photo documented, original canvas, Initialed W M May 1882. Based on a drawing of Landseer's Scottish deerhound...

19th century mahogany wall shelf from England. This shelf is absolutely gorgeous. It is made from solid mahogany which is wonderfully grained and each shelf is a single board. The...

Wonderful print of St Elizabeth of Hungary Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

Great image of a bat. 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...

Title: Set of Three Vanity Fair Portraits – Judges, Sovereign and Man of the Day, 1870 Description: This striking set of three original Vanity Fair chromolithographs dates from late...

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...

English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1920 Diameter / 8.8 inches. Chips on the back.

British artist Kay Gallwey designed the artwork for this brilliant poster for "The flamingoes by Tube" depicting a bright painted scene of the pink flamingoes bathing in the water at...

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. ...