1840s Wall Decorations

An original hand-colored lithograph showing the "Avocat des Eglises," which translates to "Advocate of the Churches." This title likely refers to a legal position within the church,...

The image depicts a figure labeled as "Noble Allemand," which means "German Noble." The nobleman is shown kneeling on one leg, with his hands raised in what could be a gesture of exc...

This original antique image for sale depicts a group of figures labeled "Juges Diseurs, 2," which translates to "Judges Speakers, 2." This likely refers to a continuation of the them...

The image for sale depicts a figure labeled "Fantassin armé," which translates to "Armed Infantryman." The infantryman is shown in a dynamic pose, holding a shield and a mace, indica...

This print from "Costume Di Moyen Age" (Costumes of the Middle Ages) published in Paris in 1847, depicts a scene from the medieval era. The image features a group of individuals in an indoor setting, likely a part of a noble class, given the richness of their attire and the elegant interior. A central figure in a blue cape with a red lining is in a dialogue or exchange with a person wearing a green and yellow patterned garment. They both are in the foreground and appear to be the primary subjects of this interaction. Behind them, there are other individuals who seem to be part of the scene, including a person in red robes who is possibly a clergyman, given the context and attire, which resembles ecclesiastical clothing. The background is adorned with Gothic architectural elements such as pointed arches and intricate detailing. Statues or figures are set within the architectural framework, suggesting a church or a similarly important building. The use of bright, primary colors is notable, and the attention to the detail in the clothing suggests a significant event, possibly a ceremony like a marriage, as indicated by the word "Casamiento" (meaning marriage in Spanish) at the bottom of the print. Overall, the print is rich in historical clothing...

This handcolored original antique print features a figure labeled "Gunther de Schwarzbourg, roi des Romains," which identifies him as Günther von Schwarzburg, a German king. He is depicted in a traditional gothic archway that frames the illustration, reminiscent of a church's stained glass window. In the illustration, Günther is clad in armor, with a chainmail coif and a helmet adorned with a crown, indicating his royal status. The blue tunic worn over his armor is embellished with a pattern of fleur-de-lis, a symbol often associated with royalty. He also has golden arm and leg guards, and his red belt stands...

Wonderful image of The Massacre of The Innocents Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher. C.1840 Unframed.

Cape Barren goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, and Snowy Sheathbill, Chionis albus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croix's "Dictionary of Natural Sci...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

19th century genre painting by unknown artist. "Farmers on the Field", oil on canvas with gilt wood frame. In good original condition, the frame shows signs of wear.

Description: Antique print titled 'Sydney in New-South-Wales'. View of the city of Sydney, Australia. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer ...

Lovely subject matter to this authentic early Victorian needlepoint tapestry featuring a young boy with long blond hair wearing traditional early Victorian clothing and seated in a p...

Great images of Whales and dolphins Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Depicing a genre scene in the Baroque style showing a dark vs light contrast imitated throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, placed in a later Regence style frame this oil on canvas...

This beautiful boiserie panel depicting an allegory of Spring and the Arms of France was hand-painted in France, circa 1840. Boiserie is ornate wooden paneling that covered walls and ceilings of luxurious chateaus in France. The use of these panels became more prevalent at the end of the 17th century, before exploding in popularity during the 1700’s, thanks to multiple installations at the Palace of Versailles. Lengthy paintings such as this (ours is over 112 inches long) would often be placed above a doorway, forming a continuous theme with the rest of the room. The arrival of Spring is depicted by four winged cherubs frolicking among pink, white, and yellow flowers. None of the cherubs are clothed, although two of them are draped in colored textiles. The putto on the far left has a billowing peach colored material hanging from the left shoulder as he holds a sheer piece of fabric. The transparent veil stretches across most of the canvas, extending to the right hand of a female cherub wearing a jeweled tiara on the far right. On the same side of the canvas, but more medial, is another putto loosely draped in green fabric. To the left is the fourth cherub, a female with a laurel leaf tiara that is holding onto the edge of the Arms of France. A gold oval medallion, adorned with volute scrolls at the top and bottom, encircles a representation of the coat of arms of France from the Bourbon Restoration (1814/1815-1830). There is a large, curled leaf rising from the top volute with a husked border surrounding the light blue background with three gold fleur de lys. Our magnificent French painting gives off a warm and lively feel. Although it could still be used as part of a boiserie room...

Great images of an owl and a hoopoe Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...

Set of Four Hand-Colored Botanical Prints from Book of Worlds, 1848 This elegant set of four hand-colored botanical lithographs originates from the 1848 German natural history publi...

Great images of toucans and woodpeckers Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Great image of fish. 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,...

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Great images of monkeys Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Great image of Indian pigeons. 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. ...

The animal depicted in this print is commonly known as the horseshoe crab, specifically the Limulus polyphemus, also known as the Atlantic horseshoe crab. These marine arthropods are...

Antique print titled 'Eine Friesin'. Lithograph of a woman from Friesland, perhaps Ostfriesland. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: ...

Great images of Lions and tigers Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Great images of deer and seals Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Charming pair of paintings representing young women in well-off interiors during their music lesson, one illustrating a singing lesson and the other a Cello lesson. The theme of the music lesson...

These two wood panels are of rectangular form, one with rounded corners. Each is painted with a large Royal coat of arms flanked by a lion and a unicorn surmounted by a queen’s crown and red velvet mantling trimmed...

Great images of bats Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

A pair of Biedermeier portraits, circa 1840. Professionally restored in the 1960s. canvas: 20 ¾ by 24 ½ inches frame: 25 ½ by 29 ¼ inches Found together with the portrait of ...

Title: "Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly" Description: This delightful print, titled "Finches and Sparrows," is a detailed illustration from the "Book of Worlds," publis...

Great images of an elephant and a jaguar Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Great images of sporting dogs Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Title: "Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter" Description: This evocative print, titled "Tropicbirds and Gulls," is a detailed illustration from the "Book of Worlds," pu...

Great images of quails and partridge Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

This original antique engraving depicts a collection of marine mollusks, which are a diverse group of invertebrates living mostly in aquatic habitats. These are likely depicted for t...

Landscape with resting shepherdess, sheep and cow, Tschaggeny 1849, signed and dated lower right by the Flemish Romantic painter and engraver Charles Philogene Tschaggeny, Bruxelles 1815-1894. This antique oil on oak panel painting, set in modern carved gilt-wood frame, depicts a resting shepherdess seated in the shade of a tree, stroking a cow. In front of them sits a sheep with a little lamb. The foreground scene is framed by a rural landscape with architecture in the background. In excellent condition, set within a carved and gilded wooden frame, this antique Belgian painting...

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...

This unique and very well executed portrait of a mid 19th century couple done in silhouettes is adhered to glass as in Verre Eglomise with a very charming drawing of a parlor in the ...

The original engraving you've described, titled "Sagouier Farinifère (Sagus Farinifera)," is a depiction of the sago palm tree. Created by F.J. Desmares after Pierre Auguste Joseph D...

French oil-on-canvas portrait of boy. Dating from the Louis Philippe Era of 1830-45, this charming portrait is done in a naive manner that evokes American portraiture from the same p...

Great image of cranes 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...

Wonderful Victorian tapestry screen showing a delightful English pastoral scene We date this to circa 1840 and it comes in the mahogany frame which ...

The hand-colored lithographs from *Das Buch der Welt* (The Book of the World), published in 1847, are a stunning example of 19th-century natural history illustration. These lithograp...

Antique map titled 'Mittel- und Nord-Africa (östl. Theil) und Arabien'. This map depicts North and Central Africa and Arabia with an inset map of Habesch (Ethiopia and Eritrea). ...

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was...

Wonderful set of 6 natural history prints. Original hand colored lithographs. After drawings by Cpt. Brown. Published by Fullarton, 1847 Unframed.

Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 11 - Le Notacanthe Nez (Notacanthus nasus).' - This rare plate shows the snub-nosed spiny eel (Notacanthus chemnitzii). From: 'Voyage en Island...

The image is an intricate hand-colored engraving showcasing a variety of lichen species. Lichens are symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae living together. They are known f...

Exquisite porcelain painting in original gilded frame Manufactory: KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin, Germany Dating: circa 1840 Material: Porcelain, painted, glossy finish...

Great image of parrots. 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. Publish...

An antique botanical engraving of the Acrostichum Aureum, also known as the Golden Leather Fern, though the text "Acrostic ecussonne" may ...

1858 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Flower Beetles on a Blossom – Elegant Natural History Illustration This illustration depicts two vividly colored beetles, likely representing species...

titled in both German and French these expertly engraved scenes depict lions and a lioness engaged in the hunt, original frames and mattes

Great map of United States Drawn and engraved by Archer Published by Grattan and Gilbert. 1843 Original colour Unframed.

These beautiful hand-colored botanical illustrations, drawn and lithographed by the renowned artist Walter Hood Fitch, were featured in Sir William Jackson Hooker's *"Curtis's Botanical Magazine,"* published in London in 1847. Fitch was one of the most prolific and skilled botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his ability to capture the intricate details and vibrant hues of the plants he depicted. Sir William Jackson Hooker, a famous British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned these illustrations as part of his work to document newly discovered plants from around the world. The *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* has been published since 1787 and remains one of the longest-running botanical periodicals. Detailed Descriptions of Each Plant #### 1. **Dipladenia Rosa-campestris** (*Hortul. ex Veitch*) - **English Name**: Rose Dipladenia - **Description**: This illustration showcases *Dipladenia rosa-campestris*, a striking flowering plant known for its showy pink to deep red trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, *Dipladenia* belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is prized in horticulture for its vibrant blooms and ability to climb. Fitch's illustration emphasizes the waxy leaves and the vivid color of the petals, bringing the plant to life on the page. #### 2. **Begonia fuchsioides** (*Hook.*) - **English Name**: Fuchsia-flowered Begonia - **Description**: The *Begonia fuchsioides* is depicted with its characteristic red, pendulous flowers, which closely resemble the blooms of fuchsia plants. This species of Begonia is native to tropical regions and is popular for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and glossy leaves. Fitch’s attention to the arrangement of the leaves and the contrast between the flowers' vibrant red and the soft green leaves provides a lifelike representation of this exotic plant. #### 3. **Agalmyla staminea** (*Blume*) - **English Name**: Staminate Agalmyla - **Description**: This illustration captures the unique red tubular flowers of *Agalmyla staminea*, a plant native to Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Gesneriaceae family and is known for its bright, showy flowers that grow in dense clusters. Fitch’s careful rendering of the plant’s leaves and the intricate veining, along with the vibrant red flowers, highlights his talent for bringing the botanical subject to life with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. ### About the Makers #### **Walter Hood Fitch** (Artist and Lithographer) Walter Hood Fitch (1817–1892) was one of the most influential botanical artists of the 19th century, working primarily with Sir William Hooker and later his son, Joseph Dalton Hooker, at Kew Gardens. He produced thousands of illustrations for various botanical publications, including *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, where he was responsible for the majority of its plates from 1834 to 1877. Fitch’s mastery of lithography allowed him to create richly detailed and accurate depictions of plants, with a particular talent for illustrating both the botanical structure and the vibrant colors of flowers. #### **Sir William Jackson Hooker** (Director and Editor) Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785–1865) was a prominent British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Under his leadership, Kew Gardens expanded its collection of plants from around the world, and Hooker was instrumental in promoting the scientific study and illustration of these species. As the editor of *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, Hooker collaborated with Fitch to document and share the beauty and diversity of plants with the scientific community and the public. ### The Lithographic Technique Lithography, particularly chromolithography, was a crucial innovation in botanical illustration. Fitch was skilled in the traditional method of lithography, where an image was drawn onto a stone plate with a greasy substance and then inked for printing. Hand-coloring was often applied afterward to bring the prints to life, as seen in these illustrations. This method allowed for highly detailed, accurate representations of plants and their botanical features, making it invaluable for both scientific study and aesthetic appreciation. ### Conclusion These prints from *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* reflect the height of botanical art in the mid-19th century. The combination of Walter Fitch...

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. Old map of Turkey in Europe. This map originates from 'A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Em...

The print features a collection of marine gastropod mollusks, more commonly known as snails, each with distinctive shell shapes and ornamentations: 1. **Cérith (Cerithium)**: This i...

The collage for the catalogue features a curated selection of antique naturalist illustrations, each finely detailed and precisely hand-colored, celebrating the diversity of aquatic and arthropod species: 1. One illustration depicts a **lobster**, easily recognizable by its large claws and segmented body, a classic subject of marine biology due to its complex anatomy and commercial significance. 2. There's also portrayal of a **squid**, its elongated body and tentacles depicted with scientific accuracy, capturing the essence of this mysterious and intelligent cephalopod. 3. The third picture showcases a **crayfish**, with its characteristic pincers and armored exoskeleton, an important creature both ecologically and gastronomically. 4. Finally, the far right features a **sea slug...