1820s Wall Decorations

Lovely painted picture frame Great piece of folk art Original paint. Painted on pine. The measurement given below is the outside of the frame Internally it measures 9.75 x 8.25 i...

Title: Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s) – Set of Four Exquisite Natural History Prints This striking set of four antique butterfly prints rep...

This hand-colored aquatint is a topographical view of Djursholm Castle in Danderyd, Sweden, and it is a part of Ulrik Thersner's ambitious project, "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" (Antiquity and Present Sweden). This work aimed to be a modern counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's "Suecia antiqua et hodierna," a significant 17th-century work that showcased Sweden's historical and contemporary landscapes, buildings, and monuments through engravings. Ulrik Thersner's endeavor in creating "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" involved drawing several mansions, among other subjects, and began publishing these works in 1817. The technique used, aquatint, is a form of etching that allows for the creation of images with tonal variations, resembling watercolor paintings, which makes it particularly suited for detailed and atmospheric topographical representations like the one of Djursholm Castle. Carl Fredrik Akrell, a notable engraver, worked on engraving Thersner's images, which were then executed in aquatint, a process that allows for a rich gradation of tones and a painterly quality. Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan later joined the publication effort, indicating a collaborative process in bringing Thersner's vision to fruition. The parts of the series were published over a period, with Skåne completed in 1823, and the regions of Östergötland, Uppland, and Södermanland addressed in the years 1820 and 1824-25. Thersner's personal involvement in writing the text for the pictures underlines the detailed and scholarly approach taken in producing this series. Thersner's "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" would have been an invaluable contribution to the documentation of Swedish cultural heritage and landscape during the early 19th century, providing a vivid pictorial record that would have appealed to both the scholarly community and the general public interested in the country's history and geography. The print of Djursholm Castle that you are referring to would be a part of this important series. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...

Title: Antique Botanical Print of Aristolochia à Fleurs Labellées - 19th Century Description: This antique botanical print, titled "Aristolochie à Fleurs Labellées," is a stunning 1...

Austrian Grenz Regiment Soldiers in the Field, Early 19th Century Detailed description: This hand-colored lithograph, likely created in the early 1820s, features soldiers from the ...

A fine & large antique Russian Orthodox icon, circa 1820. This large antique Russian icon painted with egg tempera on wooden panel, depicts the "True Cross" to the center with Saint...

Artocarpus incisa (Breadfruit Tree) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, circa 1825 Description: This striking hand-colored copperplate engraving features *Artocarpus incisa, commo...

Antique 1828 Satirical Print A Fool to Pleasure Yet a Slave to Fame Hand-Colored This hand-colored etching titled *A Fool to Pleasure Yet a Slave to Fame* was published in 1828 as p...

Japanese Edo Period Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man, ca. 1820 Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS: Length: 15” (with beard) Length: 8” (without beard) Height: 4” Width: 5.5” ABOUT A Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man refers to a traditional theatrical or ceremonial mask crafted during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). Here's a breakdown of what this object typically represents and why it's significant: The term "Ko-jo" (or Kojo) roughly translates to "old man" or "aged person" in Japanese. A Ko-jo mask often portrays the face of an elderly man, typically with exaggerated age features: deep wrinkles, sagging skin, a long nose, bushy eyebrows, and sometimes a beard. These masks are usually used in Noh, Kyogen, or folk performances, and occasionally in Shinto rituals. In Noh theater, masks are used to express character types, moods, and spiritual roles. The Ko-jo mask might represent a wise elder, a spirit of age and wisdom, or even a deity. In Kyogen, which is the comedic counterpart to Noh, old-man masks are used more playfully, often satirizing elderly characters in lighthearted scenes. The Ko-jo mask may also symbolize ancestral reverence or longevity, tying it to folk beliefs and ritual performances. Edo period masks...

1826 Anglo-American framed sampler by Julia Rogers. Silk pictorial acrostic sampler with exquisitely worked squirrels, stags, urns & baskets of flowers...

1823 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Gaucho Hunting Ostrich with Bolas in the Pampas Description: This 1823 hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Theodore Goetz is from Friedrich Johann...

Title: Cinchona Bark Varieties: An Illustrated Botanical Atlas (1826)** Description: This rare and finely illustrated botanical atlas, 'Versuch einer Monographie der China. Nur Atl...

A lovely naive portrait of a young girl Interesting provenance on the verso Watercolour on paper. Condition report- Some surface loss, foxing and a tiny hole top left Presented ...

With a removable cover with gallery and finial, tapered body with spigot lacking handle, all above the rectangular basin.

Title: Panoramic View of Halifax from Dartmouth Cove – A Coastal Gem of 1828 Description : This hand-colored lithograph depicts a striking view of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as seen fr...

Regency Hot Air Balloon Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine Aged 7. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering leafy border. Colours red...

Traditional Headdresses from Italy and France: Florence, Ostia, Castà – 1823 This hand-colored lithograph, marked “No. 5,” is the fifth plate in a captivating 1823 series published ...

Traditional Costumes from Frascati, Perugia, Albano and Monastic Orders – 1823 This hand-colored lithograph, labeled “No. 4,” continues the beautifully detailed series of European c...

Traditional Headwear from Italy: Turin, Rome, Subiaco and More – 1823 Print This hand-colored lithograph, marked “No. 3,” is the third plate from a striking early 19th-century serie...

Traditional Headwear from Assisi, Naples, Viterbo, and Beyond – 1823 Print This charming hand-colored lithograph, labeled “No. 2,” is part of a series documenting traditional Europe...

Italian Regional Costumes: Sarzana, Sesto, Rome and Florence, 1823 This hand-colored lithograph presents six detailed bust portraits of Italian women dressed in traditional regional...

Traditional Head Dresses of Dieppe, France – Costume Study, 1823 This hand-colored lithograph titled “Head Dresses at Dieppe” offers a refined visual study of traditional French fem...

Funeral Procession in Rome with Hooded Figures and Clergy, London 1820 This remarkable hand-colored print, titled “A Funeral Procession in Rome,” offers an evocative portrayal of a ...

Street Musicians in Rome with Mandolin and Fiddle, London 1824 This hand-colored lithograph, titled “Street Musicians, Rome,” captures a vibrant and theatrical moment of everyday li...

1823 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Gauchos Lassoing Cattle in Buenos Aires, Argentina Description: This 1823 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderb...

Costume Print of Naples Woman with Grapes, Published London 1824 This finely hand-colored print titled “Naples: A Female Costume” presents a richly detailed portrayal of a Neapolita...

Procession to the Colosseum Through the Arch of Titus, Rome, 1824 This captivating hand-colored engraving titled “Procession to the Colosseum” depicts a solemn religious scene unfol...

Title: Capuchin Monks & Roman Serenity - 1820 Etching of Devotion Description: This serene 1820 etching, titled "Capuchin Monks, Rome," offers a glimpse into the quiet, contemplativ...

Title: Roman Carnival Horse Race & Festive Corso - 1820 Etching Description: This dynamic 1820 etching, titled "Horse Race at Rome, in Carnival," vividly captures the exhilarating a...

Title: Roman Carnival Costumes & Festivity - 1820 Etching of Celebration Description: This lively 1820 etching, titled "Carnival at Rome," captures the vibrant spirit of a Roman car...

Title: Tivoli Costumes & Temple of Vesta - 1819 Etching of Italian Heritage Description: This enchanting 1819 etching, titled "Costumes of Tivoli," transports viewers to the idyllic...

Title: Roman Excavation Print - 1820 Pinelli & Bridgens Etching Description: This detailed 1820 etching, titled "Excavating Near the Temple of Jupiter Stator, Rome," captures the bu...

Title: Execution Print: Public Beheading for Murder in Rome, Hand-Colored, 1820s Description: This rare and haunting hand-colored engraving, titled *An Execution in Rome for Murder*...

This captivating hand-colored engraving from the 1820s, titled 'Italian Gestures', presents three figures in traditional Italian costume, each demonstrating a distinct and expressiv...

Costume Print: Italian Gestures with Traditional Dress, “Cattivo!” Series, 1820s This delightful hand-colored engraving is part of a rare and humorous series titled *Italian Gesture...

Costume Print: Italian Gestures with Traditional Dress, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This engaging hand-colored engraving, titled *Italian Gestures*, captures a lively moment in Ita...

Harness Print: Traditional Mule and Oxen Tack in Italy, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This fascinating hand-colored engraving, titled *Harness of the Mule & Oxen in Italy*, presents ...

Genre Scene Print: A Letter Writer in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This delightful hand-colored engraving, titled *A Letter Writer, Rome*, captures a charming and now-vanished...

Old solid iron stove, it is a very old stove is unknown the origin and manufacture, has slight details for the antiquity. It is very heavy and solid.

Agricultural Print: Haycart in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving Description: This charming hand-colored engraving, titled "Haycart – Rome," offers a picturesque glimpse into rural...

Agricultural Print: Ploughing in the Campagna di Roma, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This engaging hand-colored engraving, titled "Ploughing in the Campagna di Roma," captures the qu...

Costume Print: Roman Butcher at Work, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This evocative hand-colored engraving, titled "Roman Butcher," offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in 19t...

Costume Print: Traditional Dress of Rome, 1820 Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving depicts two figures in traditional dress from Rome, Italy, capturing a mom...

Costume Print: Female of Civita Castellana, 1820 Hand-Colored Engraving This engaging hand-colored engraving depicts a woman in traditional attire from Civita Castellana, a pictures...

Botanical Print: Common & Spanish Hazelnut, Le Jardin Fruitier, 1821 This captivating botanical print features two varieties of hazelnuts: the Common Hazelnut (Noisette franche) and...

Title: Botanical Print: Mirabelle, St. Catherine, White Plum & Apricot, 1821 Description: This beautiful botanical print features four varieties of European stone fruits: the Mirabe...

K.K. Österreichische Artillerie und Fuhrwesen, Early 19th Century Detailed description: This beautiful hand-colored lithograph depicts officers and soldiers of the Imperial and Roy...

Wonderful prints of Regency furniture Aquatints with original color. From Ackermann's Repository. 3 dated 1825. One dated 1810 Unframed.

William Roscoe Botanical Tropical Plant Print, Alpinia Magnifica, Monandrian Plant of the Order Scitamineae, Published 1828 A spectacularly large and beautifully framed botanical pr...

The title of this original antique print is the "Königl. Hannover. Garde Hussaren Regt.", which translates to "Royal Hanoverian Guard Hussar Regiment". This unit would have been part of the army of the Kingdom of Hanover, which, during various periods, was in personal union with the United Kingdom. The Guard Hussars would have been a prestigious cavalry unit, likely serving as both ceremonial guards and elite troops. The uniform, with its rich decoration and distinctive Hussar features, suggests a high ceremonial as well as functional military significance. The King's German Legion...

Gentle Repose at Österby: An 1824 Aquatint by Ulrik Thersner. This aquatint by Ulrik Thersner, created in 1824, depicts the serene landscape of Österby in Sweden. The image is suffused with a gentle light that bathes the scene in a warm, inviting glow. It features two individuals on horseback in the foreground, suggesting a tranquil pace of life and leisurely exploration. Their presence adds a narrative element to the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the journey the riders are undertaking. The central focus of the aquatint is the stately building situated by the water, likely a manor house or a significant estate of the time, reflecting the architectural style of the early 19th century. The estate is flanked by expansive, lush greenery and tall trees, with a prominent pine tree in the foreground that anchors the composition. The detailed rendering of the foliage and the atmospheric perspective in the background create a sense of depth and spaciousness. In Skåne, Thersner had drawn several mansions in 1816, and he decided to publish a counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia antiqua et hodierna. He called his work Fordna och present Sverige, and in 1817 began its publication. Carl Fredrik Akrell engraved the images, which were executed in aquatint. Eventually, Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan joined the publication. The Scania part was completed in 1823, Östergötland was started in 1820 and Uppland and Södermanland in 1824-25. Thersner himself wrote the text for the pictures. After Thersner's death, his widow, with the help of friends, continued the publication, which had never received public support. Michael Gustaf Anckarsvärd took over the publication, in lithographic form, until 1843. The work could be continued, partly with the drawings left by Thersner as templates, partly by Anckarsvärd and others contributing new drawings. In general, Anckarsvärd's work is considered superior to Thersner's. In 1843, the work was taken over by Thersner's daughter, Thora Thersner (1818-1867). She continued publishing until her death. Thora Thersner lithographed her drawings herself, which are usually considered conscientious, if somewhat dry and weak. During her time, among other things, the part about Närke (1838-55) was continued and completed. At the time of Thora Thersner's death, the entire work comprised 91 booklets, containing 364 plates with text. The publication had cost each subscriber 682 kroner and 50 öre. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...

American classical portrait of a lady. American School, unsigned. Measures: Oil on canvas 25"x 30" Period gilt frame 29" x 34" x 2" Professional...

Antique American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827, a needlework sampler on linen panel having alphabet and numerals, above a religi...

The image is a detailed print titled "Funeral di un Brahamano," which is Italian and translates to "Funeral of a Brahmin." The scene depicts a traditional Hindu funeral ceremony wher...

Antique Print - Indigenous Warriors, Early 19th Century South America - Ferrario-Bonatti Line & aquatint etching with original hand colouring on wove (vellin) paper. This compellin...

Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen. The sampler is finely worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, ...

This exquisite Biedermeier portrait from around 1820 is a true gem of early 19th-century German painting. Executed with remarkable finesse, the painting captures a seated lady in a s...

Copperplate engraving, printed on laid paper of the exterior of the Henry VII Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey in London, England. Engraved and printed in 1820. Faint handwriting in ...