1850s Wall Decorations

Antique print titled 'The Bull tossing the Picador and Horse'. Old lithograph showing a bullfighting scene. Artists and Engravers: Made after an ...

Title: 1855 Ceremonial Procession – Peter Rot of Basel with the City Banner This distinguished hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittme...

Title: 1855 Ceremonial Procession – The Riders with Their Leader and Banner This striking hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittmer, is...

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Antique print titled 'Marseille aus der Vogelschau'. Old print with a view of Marseille, France. This print originates from a German illustrated newsletter, published circa 1885. ...

Very pretty Tapestry 19th century Aubusson chinoiserie style with very pretty and freche colors ref. 1100.

It is rare to have the opportunity to acquire all four of these scenes at once, especially in this very good all original condition; and housed and professionally framed in fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frames with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); all are the more rare and desirable large folio sheet examples in fine original color. The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. All examples had been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had each one professionally taken apart and inspected visually and examined with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my descriptions of each folio. I then had the folios professionally remounted in their original frames with an upgraded preservation backing (see images for viewing original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). When available these lithographs are typically acquired individually, in varying condition, and often unframed. Other examples are often reproductions or "tear out sheets" from coffee table type books. These lithographs have no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This iconic and highly desirable set of four lithographs by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series depicts; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". All four images are produced from the paintings of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The series of four reflects affluent life styles in each of the four seasons by showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. Each of the hand painted lithographs is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Description: Antique print titled 'Ustensiles pour la Recolte du Toddy'. Lithograph of utenstils to harvest palm wine (or toddy). This print originates from 'Flore des serres et des jardins...

Mid 19th Century Pair of Chinese Silk & Metal Embroidery (7" x 1' 9" - 18 x 54)

Tranquil View of the Colorado River Near Mojave Villages This lithograph presents a serene and evocative depiction of the Colorado River near the Mojave Villages, providing a fasc...

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife, circa 1850s, matched pair of Chinese Export oil on canvas full length portraits of a Sea Captain and his wife, painted on commission in Hong Kong or a related China Trade port. The captain wears a double breasted wool greatcoat over a high collar white shirt with bow tie, black waistcoat...

This pair of oak cherub brackets, or “consoles murale” originate from France and date to the mid-19th century. The intricate carvings adorning these mar...

Rare Mid 1800's Antique Flemish Tapestry Fine wool & silk beige 7'1" x 8'8" (216cm x 264cm) Circa 1850 "This is a very fine Authentic Antique Flemish Tapestry in Wool & Silk hunti...

"Summer's Evening" folio has the appropriate Currier and Ives' markings along with "New York, Published by N. Currier 152 Nassau Street. (The firm was located here in lower Manhattan from 1837-1872) The lithograph depicts a young well dressed and well to do family overlooking their property as workers tend to the farmland and harvest hay. Note the haystacks and a horse drawn hay wagon. The large and well built farm house stands proudly over the scene with the village in the background. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Summer's Evening" is in The Springfield Museum (Massachusetts) Gift of Lenore and Sydney Alpert). Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 19 7/8" h x 26" w with frame= 26 1/4" h x 32 1/4" w frame= 1 1/4" burl bird's eye maple It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is some toning and foxing (see images). The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in it's original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

In the 18th century style, village maidens and boys play blindman's buff in a clearing framed by leafy trees with flowers along a low ridge in the foreground and a rolling rustic lan...

718 - 19th century bukhara textile.

An antique 19th Century Flemish Religious New Testament Tapestry, size 3'6"H x 2'11"W, depicting a religious female figure holding an object, which a...

American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.

19th Century Seascape with a Brig in High Seas, signed illegibly and dated 1857, an oil on canvas painting featuring a Brig laboring in heavy sea...

This lithograph depicts *Arundo donax versicolor*, commonly known in English as the Variegated Giant Reed. It comes from *Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe* by Louis van Ho...

Set of nicely framed Chinese watercolors in reverse painted and silvered wood frames. Ex Kentshire Galleries.

Title: "Rustic Landscape with Child and Bridge, 1856 Engraving by P.L. Dubourcq" This finely detailed engraving, created by P.L. Dubourcq in 1856 and printed by J.F. Brugman, portra...

Declaration of Independence Signatures Facsimile – Binns Engraving, 1820s This antique facsimile presents the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1...

Botanical Illustration of Little Kurrajong: Brachychiton bidwillii This lithograph features the Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as the Little Kurrajong. Native to Australia, this small tree or shrub is appreciated for its stunning red or pink bell-shaped flowers and large, lobed leaves. The illustration captures the plant's unique floral structure and the texture of its leaves, alongside detailed depictions of its reproductive parts, highlighting the botanical intricacies of the species. This artwork is part of the renowned botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," created by Louis van Houtte, a prominent Belgian horticulturist in the 19th century. Van Houtte's works are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality, making significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of global plant diversity. The lithograph employs hand-coloring, a technique that was commonly used during the period to achieve vivid, lifelike representations of plants. The condition of this print is well-preserved, showing vibrant colors and fine details, with minor signs of aging such as slight foxing, which is typical of antique botanical illustrations...

This engraved print shows a view of the United States Capitol Building, in Washington, D.C. The print depicts the neoclassical building from the northeast orientation, with a bustling street scene in front. The steel engraving is a proof printing, drawn and engraved by Henry Sartain and published in 1858. Plans began in May 1854 to build a new cast-iron dome for the United States Capitol. The then-architect of the Capitol Thomas Walter and his team were sold on the aesthetics of a new dome, as well as the utility of a fire-proof one. A year later, on March 3, 1855, President Franklin Pierce...

724 - 19th century Italian religious element in velvet.

Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine Steel engraving. Published C.1850 Unframed.

An Incredible and Quite Rare 19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque after Gerrit Dou (Student of Rembrandt, Titled "The Schoolmaster" c. 1671. The porcelain plaque is incredible with the...

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon depicting The Deesis. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistry from this er...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces Number: 44 Oki Province: Takuhi Shrine Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1853 (Kaei 6), 12th month Number of Prints: 70/70 (inc. Title Page) Format: Vertical Oban Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei) Blockcutter's mark: Hori Ko-Sen Signature: Hiroshige hitsu Additional marks: Censor's seals: aratame, Ox 12 Displayed with mat and gilt wood frame. Reference: For an identical print, see the collection of MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art) Accession Number P.75.51.398; MFA...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Upright) Number: 40 Chiryu: The Former Site of the Irises at Eightbridge Village (Chiryu, Yatsuhashimura kakitsubata no koseki) Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1855 Format: Vertical Oban Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Seals: Aratame and date Signature: Hiroshige hitsu...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1856 hand watercolour map of the Austrian Alps titled Dept Des Hautes Pyrenees taken from the Atlas Nat...

"Historic Pioneer Scene: Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham in the American West" This evocative lithograph, titled "Awaiting the Return of Mr. Tinkham," captures a vivid moment of ...

Large oil on canvas portraying a young woman of fine character, undoubtedly an aristocrat, French school circa 1850. According to family tradition, this is the portrait of Countess H...

Antique print titled 'No.1 Street Punishments'. Print of Chinese street punishments. Shows a prisoner, his arms bound and flags attached to his ear...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-58) Number: 39 Distant View of Kinryuzan Temple and Azuma Bridge Publisher: Uoya Eikichi Format: Vertical Oban Number of Prints: 120/120 (inc. title page and a replacement print by Hiroshige II) Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1857 (Ansei 4), 8th month Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Signature: Hiroshige ga Censor's seals: aratame, Snake 8 No blockcutter's mark Reference: For a similar print, see the collection of Art Institution Chicago Accession Number 1938.536 and 1965.1062; MFA Boston...

Title: "South African Family Gathering: A Glimpse into 1852 Tribal Life" Description: This evocative print, titled "South African Family Gathering," is a remarkable piece from the "...

A fine pair of mid 19th century Aubusson Tapestry Wall panels created for hanging between windows or doors and were known as Entre Fenetre panels. Hand w...

A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot, NYC. This set comprises the first letters A through M, each with a short rhyming ...

A palatial oil on canvas of a portrait of siblings signed J. Peellaert. A finely detailed oil on canvas of a boy and his sister by J Peellaert. Unframed this painting measures 63" by...

This charming pair of 19th-century stained glass panels showcases the revered images of Saint Justa and Saint Rufina. These beautifully crafted panels, joined with lead, highlight th...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Upright) Number: 6 Totsuka: View of Fuji from the Mountain Road (Totsuka, Sando yori Fuji chobo) Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1855 Format: Vertical Oban Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Seals: Aratame and date Signature: Hiroshige hitsu...

French porcelain purple iris plate, circa 1850.

Print depicting a schooner, no. 1 of 400 copies signed Z21, made in the mid-19th century. Non-coeval briarwood frame; measures with frame 50 x 40 cm.  

A painting that refers to Our Lady Eleusa, also known as the "Mother of God of Tenderness," which shows an undeniable feeling of affection and tenderness between mother and child. Th...

A pair of large scale Neapolitan “Grand Tour”gouaches depicting the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius having wooden frames with a marbleized finish. circa 1850.

A large and rare original chromolithographic plate from a significant 19th-century botanical work on orchids from the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It is taken from the book t...

Period Napoleon III furnishings are typically very versatile items, due to the fact that they incorporate elements from preceding styles, allowing these “Second Empire” pieces to be ...

A 19th century continental mythological oil painting on canvas of Aphrodite and Adonis, after the 16th century painting by Titian (now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) ...

Title: 1855 Grand Cavalcade – Hans von Hallwyl and His Household Banner Description: This elegant hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wi...

19th Century French Porcelain Flowers Bunch Plate. 9.8 inches diameter.

19th Century French Porcelain Pansies Plate signed Leveillé, 12 rue Thiroux" Called Porcelain of Paris. 9.3 inches diameter.

Sensational image by John Martin. Drawn and engraved by John Martin. Published by Sangster Unframed.

1115 - Tapisserie 19ème siècle scene galante avec des tres jolie couleurs.

Called portière, these antique wall hanging tapestries were handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century. They both feature floral and foliage decor in a deep red and beige palette. Portière tapestries were traditionally used in French chateaux and palaces in past centuries, they are unique in that they are designed to fill narrow wall spaces. A portière is a hanging curtain...

Botanical Illustration of Persian Iris: Iris persica from Iran This lithograph depicts the Iris persica, commonly known as the Persian Iris. Native to Iran (Persia), this species of...

Title: Fort Okinakane - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This historic lithograph, "Fort Okinakane," offers a glimpse into life at one of th...

Series of Six Fabulous Coloured Lithographs by Victor Adam depicting scenes of six Amazon women on horseback in battle with wild animals. Date 1851. Size plus frame: Height 65 cm, W...

A beautiful watercolor of a a young lady. Fabulous quality The sitter is Lucy Grundy. Related to the artist Robert Hindmarsh Grundy* On pap...

Fine quality mid 19th century period oil on canvas painting; American School depicting a schooner in full sail at sea; resembling the popular yacht, and first America's Cup winner "T...