1770s Wall Decorations

Wonderful image of a bust of Alexander The Great Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

Antique French painting from the late 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a seascape, a view of a harbor, with good pictorial quality. The painting is almost square in shap...

Set of Eight Antique Engravings of Corals from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of eight copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s Encyc...

Wonderful images of Relief Carvings Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

Description: Antique print titled 'East Front of the Horse Guards at Whitehall'. Architectural elevation of the Horse Guards at Whitehall. T...

Copper engraving from Thomas Bankes’s “New System of Geography” published by Royal Authority c.1775 This engraving for sale depicts a scene of Karakakooa Bay in Owyhee (Hawaii), whe...

Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus – The Young Bald Eagle, by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770s This magnificent hand-colored engraving of Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus (the young Bald Eagle) was ...

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...

The image is a copper engraving from around 1770. It depicts various scenes involving animals and a person. Here’s a detailed description of the different elements in the engraving: ...

Glorious set of 8 prints of mainly Scottish Castles. 2 from the English borders. Copper-plate engravings mainly after drawings by Moses Griffiths. ...

This rooster printing is a work signed by French designer Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970.

Venetian school of the second half of the 18th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting an Arcadian landscape of pastoral genre. This type of pictorial representation established it...

Title: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie Description: This original 18th-century engraving is a highly detailed technical illustrati...

Wonderful images of classical Roman masks Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving from the Seligmann Edition after George Edwards’ Natural History This engraving depicts a Red-Breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)...

Great 18th-century mythological painting. Signed lower left by the great Austrian artist Joseph Hickel (1736-1807) and dated 1770. Court painter of the Habsburgs and a favorite of Em...

Pont Marie and Pont Rouge in Paris – Hand-Colored Optical View, ca. 1770 This charming hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Le Pont Marie et le Pont Rouge à Paris” (The Pont M...

Set of Five Antique Engravings of Spices and Colonial Crops from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A remarkable set of five copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond...

Dardanelles Strait, Ottoman Turkey – Probst Optical View with Ships, c.1770 This highly decorative hand-colored optical view depicts the Strait of the Dardanelles (Çanakkale Boğazı)...

Set of Three Antique Fish Engravings from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, 1770s A fine and complete set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Did...

Title: Der Gefiederte Afrikanische Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This captivating hand-colored engraving, t...

Classical Blueprints: Piranesi Engraving of the Exeter Pedestal and Antiquities Etching and Engraving on Paper, Circa 1778 This large-scale copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battist...

Pair of Antique Engravings of Marine Plants and Cactus Forms from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s ...

Set of Three Engravings of Fish from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mo...

Title: Der Blaue Reiher - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Blue Heron by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Blaue Reiher', illust...

Set of Ten Antique Engravings of Seashells and Marine Invertebrates from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 An outstanding group of ten copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and J...

This image is an exquisite hand-colored engraving from the "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," a seminal work published between 1765 and 1780. The artist behind this detailed work is F...

Pair of Antique Botanical Engravings, Tournefort & Linnæus Systems, ca. 1770 A rare pair of original copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s monument...

Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms Description: This highly detailed 18th-century engraving presents a meticulously rendered...

Saint Francis of Paola, engraving by Antonio Gramignani, Rome, circa 1670–1690 Description: This devotional engraving by Antonio Gramignani (active Rome, late 17th century) depicts ...

Antique View of Vienna – Engraving by T. Coleman for Middleton’s Geography, c.1777 This finely detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of Vienna, then ...

Relief carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian bishop's crest featuring three bees amidst foliate scrolls, drapery swags, and tassles.

Title: Rare 18th-Century Engravings of Cannon Manufacturing and Artillery Casting Techniques Description: This exquisite set of six 18th-century engravings showcases the intricate p...

Inhabitants of Quito, South America, from Middleton's Geography, 1777 This antique engraving, titled 'Inhabitants of Quito', was produced for Charles Theodore Middleton's 'A Complet...

Antique Engraving of Spiders, Centipede and Scorpion from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 An original copperplate engraving from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s *Encycl...

Wonderful scroll map of Lincolnshire By Captain Armstrong, 1778 Copper plate engraving on paper laid on canvas Original ebonized wood frame with lovely t...

Wonderful images of renaissance busts Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

Antique map titled 'Carte pour Servir a l' Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les deux Indes'. This map is roughly centered o...

Title: Set of 1770s Cannon Foundry Engravings from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, France Description: This set of eighteenth-century engravings, titled Fonte des Canons, originates from ...

Rare 18th-century engravings depicting the intricate process of cannon manufacturing This compilation of six detailed 18th-century engravings showcases the fascinating and comple...

"Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration" Discover a piece of natural history with this exquisite illustration of the Northern Bottlenose Whale (*Hyperoodon ampullatus*, synonymously known as *Delphinus edentulus*), masterfully depicted by noted naturalists Goldfuss, Schreber, and Wagner. This print originates from the esteemed work, *Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur, mit Beschreibungen*, published between 1774 and 1846. This artwork not only captures the majestic form of one of the deep-sea's most intriguing denizens but also embodies the scientific spirit of the Enlightenment and early Victorian era. The illustration, with its precise detailing and lifelike portrayal, serves as an educational tool and a decorative piece, appealing to enthusiasts of marine biology, historical artwork, and antique scientific illustrations...

Rare decorative engraved map of the Dutch East Indies, or nowadays Indonesia. Title (in old Dutch): NIEUWE EN NAUKEURIGE KAART DER OOST-INDISCHE ...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van een Deel der Middelandsche Zee (..)'. Old map of the region around the Mediterranean Sea. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...

Francois Nicholas Martinet bird engraving, circa 1770. The framed Francois Martinet engraving is from Buffon's Historie Naturelle des Oiseaux displa...

Johann Seligmann Bird Print, Le Pivert Mouchese des Indes, Tab LXXVII, Circa 1770 The Johann Seligmann engravings of Le Pivert Mouchese des IndesTax LXXXVII is mounted in a decoupa...

This is a hand-colored copper engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann, based on the work of George Edwards. The print is from Seligmann's *Sammlung verschiedener ausländischer und selt...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Oostelyke Deel van het Ryk van Algiers'. Old map of the eastern region of the Kingdom of Algiers, Algeria. Originates from the first Dutch edito...

Title: Der Braune und Aschfarbene Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This stunning hand-colored engraving,...

The illustration features the species labeled as "Physeter microcephalus Linn.," historically referred to with this name but now known commonly as the sperm whale. This depiction, given its accuracy and detail, was likely part of an educational or scientific series aimed at documenting various marine species. Description of the Illustration The sperm whale is depicted with notable attention to its distinct body shape and features, such as the large, block-shaped head which is characteristic of the species. The coloration is muted, reflecting the typical dark grey to black hues of the sperm whale. The background includes a detailed portrayal of a rocky underwater seascape with algae and other marine plants, suggesting the deep ocean habitats where these whales are typically found. The surface and spray around the whale add a dynamic element, capturing the moment of the whale at or near the surface. This hand-colored engraving combines precise line work with subtle coloring, a technique that enhances the scientific utility of the piece while also providing aesthetic appeal. Description: Venture into the mysterious world of the deep sea with this striking 18th to 19th-century illustration of the sperm whale, historically referred to as Physeter microcephalus. This piece is from the distinguished series "Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur, mit Beschreibungen," known for its precise and detailed natural history illustrations. This entry aims to highlight the illustration's value as a work of art and a piece of scientific heritage, appealing to a broad audience interested in natural history, marine biology, and antique scientific illustrations...

Antique print titled 'La Tangaroux, de Cayenne.' This print shows a tanager bird. Originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', by Comte de Buffon, published in Paris from 1770...

Two species of horseshoe bats, as indicated by the characteristic horseshoe-shaped structure around their noses. This anatomical feature is typical of the horseshoe bat genus (Rhinol...

Great Italian painting from the second half of the 18th century. Oil on canvas painting, on the first canvas, depicting Saint Francis of Assisi in ecstasy. The Saint is accompanied b...

Antique engraving of a Tucano Mangiapepe, by Saverio Manetti Circa 1776 A fine hand colored engraving of a Tuscan Magpie by the Italian artist Saverio Manetti. Manetti drew his work predominantly from real specimens. The work was one of the largest ornithology undertakings to that point in time. Dimensions: 25 inches high x 22 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches deep. (frame); (63.5cm high x 55.88cm). 18 x 14 in. (sheet) Reference: Wikipedia Manetti was born in Brozzi to Giovanni Bernardo and Maria Teresa Nesiscolt of Prague. His early studies were in Florence and later at Pisa where he studied botany under Pier Antonio Micheli. He graduated in medicine in 1745 and worked in Florence. In 1758 he joined the National Medical College where he studied anatomy under Antonio Cocchi (1695–1758), conducting the autopsy of Cocchi. Manetti was Professor of Botany of the "Società Botanica Fiorentina", a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, a Fellow of the Royal Society, learned societies in Göttingen and Montpellier, an Accademico dell'Istituto di Bologna and he maintained scientific contacts with the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus and with the main scientific circles of the second half of the 18th century. He was supervisor of the Orto Botanico di Firenze in Florence from 1749 to 1782 succeeding to Giovanni Targioni Tozzetti and Secretary of the Accademia dei Georgofili. With remarkable organizational effort, he secured the publication of Storia naturale degli uccelli, Natural History of the birds, a monumental work in five volumes illustrated with 600 hand-coloured engravings based on watercolor paintings. The book was commissioned by Maria Luisa, Grand duchess of Tuscany and the first volume was dedicated to Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo. The third volume was dedicated to Ferdinando di Brobone and the fourth to Giorgio Nassau Clavering. The engravings were made by Tuscan abbot and engraver Lorenzo Lorenzi and Violante Vanni who had studied under British engraver Robert Strange...

Unknown Flemish Artist, Belgium 18th century, in the right part of the painting the artist represented a man sitting in front of a tavern. He is surrounded by Delft baroque earthenware pitchers and plates. The right side of the painting shows different types of birds, among them chicken, a swan, ducks and a peacock. The painter was here definitely inspired by the 17th century painter Melchior de...

The prints depict two different bat species, both intricately illustrated with a level of detail that suggests they come from Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber's "Die Säugthiere i...

Title: Antique print titled 'Elevation of the R. Hoble Earl of Chesterfields House (..)'. Old engraving of Chesterfield House, Westminster. It was a ...

Description: Antique print titled 'The Rejoicings of the Mexicans, at the beginning of the Age'. Copper engraving showing the celebrations of the Mexicans with music and natives dancing...

Johann Seligmann Bird Print, Le Colibri rouge & Le petit Colibri brun, Tab LXIII Circa 1770 The Johann Seligmann engravings of two birds on a branch- Le Colibri rouge & Le petit Co...

Antique print titled 'Fou tachete, de Cayenne.' This print shows a northern gannet (Juv). Originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', by Comte de Buffon, published in Paris f...

Two hand-colored botanical copper engravings from 1771, after drawings by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708–1770), from Plantae selectae, edited by Christoph Jacob Trew. Among the most imp...