Vatican Wall Decorations

19th century pair of framed Italian hand colored engravings One engraving depicts a scene from Florence, Italy The other depicts a sc...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints by Blanchard and Fournier – Rare 19th-Century Natural History Illustrations This set of two exquisite antique prints showcases detailed hand-colored engravings of moths and butterflies, emphasizing the beauty and diversity of Lepidoptera. Created by Blanchard and Fournier in the 19th century, these plates are part of a larger series dedicated to natural history and entomology. They feature remarkable artistry and scientific precision, making them prized collectibles for lovers of natural history. 1. Plate 1: - Species Depicted: - Attacus grand paon de nuit (Saturnia pyri), also known as the Giant Peacock Moth, Europe's largest moth. - Attacus petit paon de nuit (Saturnia pavonia), the Small Emperor Moth. - These stunning moths are illustrated with their iconic eye-like wing patterns, used as a defense mechanism to deter predators. 2. Plate 2: - Species Depicted: - Sphinx tête de mort (Acherontia atropos), the Death's-head Hawkmoth, famous for the skull-like marking on its thorax. - Zygène de la filipendule (Zygaena filipendulae), the Six-spot Burnet Moth, known for its vibrant red spots. - Syntomeida phageo (Syntomis phageo), a colorful day-flying moth with a striking black and green pattern. - This plate highlights both the dramatic patterns and vibrant coloration of these species, showcasing their unique adaptations. These prints are perfect examples of the intersection of art and science, with meticulous detailing and vivid hand-coloring. They serve as a historical record of entomological studies and an artistic celebration of nature’s diversity. Keywords: Antique moth...

Very good condition. Original hand coloring remains vivid, particularly in the greens and butterfly markings. Slight age toning and a few natural paper spots consistent with 18th-cen...

Small original antique print with two skulls. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1790.

Chinese Peacock-Pheasant – Hand-Colored Bird Engraving by Edwards & Seligmann, c.1750–1776 This fine hand-colored engraving depicts the Chinese Peacock-Pheasant (Phasianus alis et caudâ oculatis), an exotic species admired in Europe for its ornate plumage. The bird is shown perched gracefully on a flowering branch, its feathers marked with striking blue and green eye-like spots. Decorative peonies frame the composition, enhancing the print’s ornamental character. The engraving bears multilingual titles: “Der chinesische Phasanenpfau” (German), “Le Paon-Phaisan de la Chine” (French), and the Latin classification Phasianus, alis et caudâ, oculatis. At the lower left, the note G. Edwards ad viv. delin. credits the original life drawing...

D. Carney Signed Peacock and Angels Framed Print This print measures: 36 wide x 1.75 deep x 36 inches high. This print is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, an...

Original antique map of North Africa Antique framed map print titled 'Barbariae et Biledulgerid Nova Descriptio'. Artist: Abraham Ortelius (1527 -1598) Published by A. Ortelius, ci...

Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh’s 1775 Series This striking hand-colored botanical engraving, designated Tab. VII, is an original plate from ...

Marvelous vintage hand colored lithograph print framed art piece of the First National lawn-tennis tournament in Staten Island, New York printed in 1971, originally published in 1880...

The wooden frame enclosing the print is highly distinctive and unusual; it was recently crafted by a master cabinetmaker in his workshop, located in Florence's trendiest neighborhood...

This elegant artwork features a hand-colored print of a shell on handmade cotton paper. The print is titled “Agathine” and was drawn by “Potre del.” and engraved by “Legrand sculp.” ...

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