1860s Wall Decorations

An antique 19th Century Russian Orthodox hand-painted egg tempera & gilded icon of Saint Pelagia and Saint James, circa 1860. This very fine antique Russian icon is painted in the a...

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive 19th-century engraving titled Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston presents a sweeping pan...

Great map of Italy Lithograph engraving by John Dower Original colour Published, 1861 Unframed Good condition / repair to top right corner seen in last image    

Title: 1867 Hand-Colored Lithograph of South American Butterflies and Passionflower – A Stunning Natural History Artwork Description: This beautiful 1867 hand-colored lithograph p...

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Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of shells and bivalves, includ...

Snakes Print: Boa, Python, Viper, Coral Snake – Antique 1867 This dramatic antique print depicts various snake species, including boas, pythons, vipers, and coral snakes, rendered i...

Hand-colored lithograph map and view of the Chincha Islands, Peru – 1865 This original hand-colored lithograph sheet presents both a map (Plano de las Islas de Chincha) and a panora...

Antique Set of Three Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868) – Aspidium Series Chromolithographs Description: This rare and exquisite set of three original hand-colored botanical fern prints was created by the esteemed British botanist Edward Joseph Lowe...

A Victorian petit point woolwork embroidery of a shepherd with his flock of sheep. He leans against a tree, with his dog by his side. One sheep has a crow on it's back. The piece is ...

Turtles & Tortoises Print: Sea Turtle, Snapping Turtle, Terrapin – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts various turtles and tortoises, including sea turtles, snapping tu...

Description: Antique print titled 'The Spirit of - 76'. Original engraving showing a scene of the American Revolution. Made after a painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson. Artist...

Title: 1861 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Butterflies and Botanical Flowers Description: This vibrant 1861 hand-colored lithograph depicts a variety of butterfly species fluttering aro...

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This collection features three exquisite 19th-century steel engravings depicting key battles and sieges from the Napoleonic Wars. These prints, created by Théodore Yung and originating from the Album de Vingt Batailles de la Révolution et de l'Empire, showcase moments of historical significance, skillfully captured with artistic precision and hand-painted watercolors. 1. Bataille de la Corogne (16 Janvier 1809): This print depicts the Battle of Corunna, where the French army under Marshal Soult attacked British forces commanded by Sir John Moore...

Title: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Interior, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph Description: This refined 19th-century lithograph depicts the interior of the Basilica of Santa Mari...

Early Gaulish Warriors and Chiefs, Bronze Age to Pre-Roman France, ca. 1860 A rare and visually cohesive set of four original 19th-century hand-colored engravings depicting early Ga...

Antique French Costume Print of a Lady of the Court, Reign of Henri III, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Dame de la Cour, Règne de Henr...

This charming 19th century KPM porcelain plaque depicts a painting after German artist Christian Leberecht Vogel's popular work Die Söhne des Künstlers, executed in 1793. The beautif...

Interior of St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican Rome – Benoist Lithograph 1869 Description: This impressive architectural lithograph depicts the monumental interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, one of the most celebrated sacred spaces in the world. Produced by Félix Benoist after Bayot and published in Paris in 1869 as part of the renowned series *Rome dans sa Grandeur, the print captures the overwhelming scale and grandeur of the basilica through refined perspective and masterful tonal execution. The composition presents a sweeping view down the nave toward the high altar and Bernini’s famed baldachin, framed by colossal piers and richly ornamented arches. Benoist carefully emphasizes the immense verticality of the structure: soaring coffered vaults, monumental columns, and sculptural decoration guide the viewer’s eye into deep spatial recession. The precise architectural rendering reflects the 19th-century fascination with Rome as both an artistic ideal and a spiritual center of Europe. Small elegantly dressed figures scattered throughout the interior provide scale and animation, reinforcing the astonishing proportions of the basilica while evoking the experience of visitors during the Grand Tour era. The subtle gradation of light, filtering through clerestory windows and dissolving into atmospheric shadow, demonstrates the sophistication of French lithographic technique at its height. Every ornamental detail—from sculpted niches to elaborate entablatures—is rendered with clarity yet softened by delicate tonal harmony. During the nineteenth century, views of St. Peter’s were among the most sought-after souvenirs of Rome, symbolizing not only religious devotion but also architectural achievement and cultural prestige. This print exemplifies the ambition of *Rome dans sa Grandeur*, a publication intended to present Rome as a living museum of civilization, uniting antiquity, Renaissance mastery, and modern observation. Its wide panoramic format and balanced monochrome palette make the work particularly effective as decorative wall art, suitable for both classical interiors and contemporary spaces seeking historical depth and architectural elegance. Condition report: Good antique condition overall. Light age-related toning and occasional spotting mainly in the margins. Image area remains clean with strong contrast and fine detail. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Framing tips: A deep ivory or warm museum-white mat enhances the architectural depth. Dark walnut, ebonized, or gilt frames complement the classical subject. Museum glass is recommended to preserve tonal subtlety and minimize reflections. Technique: Lithograph Maker: Félix Benoist after Bayot, Paris, 1869 SEO keyword block: St Peters Basilica interior print, Vatican lithograph 1869, Rome dans sa Grandeur, Félix Benoist Rome print, Vatican architecture engraving, Grand Tour Rome artwork, Basilica di San Pietro interior art, antique Rome architectural print...

Dimensions with frame : Height : 116 cm (45.7 in.) ; Width : 144 cm (56.7 in.) Dimensions without frame : Height : 85 cm (33.5 in.) ; Width : 118 cm (46.5 in.) Atrium with a rich Pompeian decor in which a young woman lying on a bed is playing with a sparrow, not paying attention to the man sat at her feet. This painting is a major work of art of C. G. Brun, well-know for the precision of his technic, by the elegance of its composition, the pureness of the colors, the refinement of the touch and the expressivity of the characters. This rare intimist scene in a interior decorated in the Pompeian style perfectly illustrates the taste of the time for the discovery of the villas of Pompei, thanks to the archeological excavations of the 18th century and the books published about them. To arrange its interiors based on the models of the Pompeian villas is then a trend that the most important people of that time will follow, as the Prince Napoléon, cousin of the Emperor Napoléon III, who orders the construction of a splendid Pompeian villa on the Avenue Montaigne, of which nothing remains but a few pictures and a painting by Gustave Boulanger, dated 1861 and called Répétition du « Joueur de flûte » et de la « Femme de Diomède » chez le Prince Napoléon. This painting illustrates the poem « Fletus passeris Lesbiae » from the collection « Carmina » written by Catulle (87-54 av. J.-C.) : in his work, the author, in love with Lesbie, a married woman living in Rome, puts on a show a sparrow as the main center of interest of its mistress who neglects her suitor. This theme has been represented many times in painting, like the version by Raphaël Poggi exposed at the Salon of 1865, or Lawrence Alma-Tadema in 1866 or Edward Poynter in 1907. Painting exposed, as reference number 467, at the Salon of 1861 on the picture rail of the Palais des Champs-Elysées Charles Guillaume Brun, born in Montpellier in 1825 and died in Paris in 1908, was registered in 1847 at the Paris Beaux-Arts school, where he studied under the direction of François- Edouard Picot (1786-1868) and of Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889). His participation in the Paris Salon began in 1851 with genre subjects (Young girl doing her morning prayer), but as soon as 1853, he regularly sent Orientalist scenes, located in Algeria (Prayer in 1859, Rendez-vous in Constantine in 1861, Moorish woman...

Anatomy Print: Skeleton, Skull, Organs & Nerves Study – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print presents a comprehensive anatomical study from the 19th century, depicting the human...

Exuding the grace of a nineteenth-century French estate, this antique Aubusson tapestry panel is a masterwork of neoclassical verticality. The composition unfolds like a window into ...

Molluscs & Marine Invertebrates Print: Octopus, Slug, Snails, Conch – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of molluscs and marine invertebrates, including o...

Arachnids & Insects Print: Spiders, Scorpion, Centipedes, Flies – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of arachnids, insects, and myriapods, including spide...

Gaulish to Carolingian Women’s Costume, French Historical Prints, 5-Plate Set, ca. 1860 A refined and visually cohesive set of five original 19th-century hand-colored engravings dep...

Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome – Gothic Church Interior, 1868 This sophisticated lithograph presents the interior of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome’s principal Gothic church. The ...

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Rome Panorama from Monte Gianicolo, Antique City View Print 1869 Description: This expansive panoramic view depicts Rome as seen from Monte Gianicolo, offering a sweeping survey of ...

Villa Medici Rome, Seat of the French Academy, Antique Architectural Print 1869 This stately architectural view depicts the Villa Medici, one of Rome’s most important Renaissance pa...

Antique lithograph of the Tower of Santo Domingo, Lima, Peru – 1865 This fine lithograph, published in Paris in 1865 as part of Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán’s Atlas Geográfico de la Re...

Fishes & Sea Life Print: Shark, Seahorse, Sunfish, Stingray – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts a wide variety of marine life, including sharks, rays, sunfish, seahor...

A Victorian Black Forest Rustic Drinking Goblet, Germany 1860s A beautiful antique drinking goblet made of real deer horn featuring relief carvings of stag and deer ornaments around...

Spanish Steps & Trinità dei Monti, Rome – Iconic City View, 1869 This iconic lithograph presents the Church of Trinità dei Monti overlooking the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most re...

Antique Engraving of Havana, Harbor and City View, 1867 Engraving titled La Havane, published in 1867. This finely detailed view shows Havana, the capital of Cuba, nestled against t...

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867 This 19th-century engraving presents a detailed view of Plaza Santo Domingo in Mexico City, one of the city’s...

Church of La Merced in Honduras – Antique Engraving by Énault, 1867 This fine 19th-century engraving depicts the historic Church of La Merced in Honduras, as published in Louis Énau...

Islamic Relic Print The Black Stone of Mecca, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This fascinating lithograph titled “De Zwarte Steen” (The Black Stone) presents a rare and detailed 19th-century ...

Papal Procession at St Peter’s, Rome – Antique Ceremonial Print, 1869 This original antique lithograph, printed in Paris in 1869, captures a solemn papal procession within St Peter’...

Insects Print: Dragonflies, Grasshoppers, Stick Insects & True Bugs – Antique 1867 This fascinating antique print depicts a wide variety of insects, including dragonflies, grasshopp...

Antique French Costume Print of Eleonore di Austria, Renaissance Fashion, 19th Century Description: This elegant antique French costume print, titled “Eleonore di Austria, 2ème femm...

Large Mammals Print: Elephant, Rhino, Hippo & Tapir – Antique 1867 This impressive antique print depicts large mammals including elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and tapirs,...

Birds of Prey Print: Eagles, Falcons, Owls & Vultures – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts a variety of birds of prey including eagles, falcons, owls, and vultures, pr...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of absolutely massive Engravings on Canvas of the Italian Trajan column and one other Rom...

A rare 19th-century painting of the Horsefair at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland Follower of Rosa Bonheur, oil on canvas indistinctive collector wax seals verso. 19th-Century...

Rodents & Small Mammals Print: Beaver, Squirrel, Porcupine – Antique 1867 This charming antique print depicts a wide variety of rodents and small mammals in detailed hand-coloured e...

Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide variety of beetles, including stag beetles, scarabs, longhorn ...

Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Species - 19th Century Botanical Art This rare set of three hand-colored antique fern prints features b...

Antique French Costume Print of a Noble Lady in Medieval Attire, 19th Century Description: This charming antique French costume print, titled “Dame de qualité, Règne de Charles VII,...

Beautiful and colorful mid century modern painting of a flower still life. The painting dates from circa 1960 and is framed in a simple black wooden frame. The painting is signed low...

Carmélite - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Carmelite Nun This 1862 hand-colored lithograph portrays a Carmélite, or Carmelite nun, embodying simplicity and devotion. The nun is dressed in the traditional brown habit with a white mantle and wimple, reflecting the Carmelite Order's values of poverty, humility, and prayer. Her calm and contemplative expression symbolizes a life dedicated to spiritual reflection and service. The Carmelite Order, originating in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, emphasizes a contemplative lifestyle centered on prayer, silence, and community. Reformed by Saint Teresa of Ávila in the 16th century, the Discalced Carmelites maintain strict adherence to these principles. Today, Carmelite nuns continue their spiritual mission worldwide, focusing on prayer and devotion in cloistered convents. This lithograph, part of the *Album ou Collection Complète et Historique des Costumes de la Cour de Rome*, was created by the renowned artist G. Perugini. It captures the serene and ascetic life of a Carmelite nun, making it a compelling piece for collectors interested in religious art...

Iwase Hirotaka (1808-1877) Koi and Water Plants Hanging scroll, ink, color, gold wash and gold flecks on silk Inscription: Hirotaka Seal: Ille...

Wonderful pair of prints of 19th Century Japanese silk panels Amazing illuminated gold lustre Lithographs Published by A.Morel, Paris, Fra...

Botanical Classification Prints: Linnaean Flower Classes & Cryptogamia – Antique 1867 These detailed antique prints depict Linnaeus's classification system for plants, illustrating ...

Big Cats & Marsupials Print: Lion, Tiger, Kangaroo – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts a variety of big cats, marsupials, and other mammals in detailed hand-coloured ...

Crustaceans & Marine Invertebrates Print: Crab, Lobster, Horseshoe Crab – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a diverse range of crustaceans and marine invertebrates, including crabs, lobsters, shrimps, barnacles, copepods, and the horseshoe crab, rendered in fine hand-coloured engravings. It originates from the Atlas der Natuurlijke Geschiedenis voor scholen en huisgezinnen, adapted into Dutch by T.C. Winkler after Traugott Bromme, and published in Amsterdam by J.C. Loman in 1867. Designed for educational use, this plate introduced 19th-century students to marine biology and invertebrate diversity. The labelled figures include: 1. Shore crab (Carcinus maenas) 2. Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) 3. Spider crab (Maja squinado) 4. Red rock crab (Cancer productus) 5. Fiddler crab (Uca species) 6. Mosaic crab (Lophozozymus pictor) 7. Porcelain crab (Porcellanidae species) 8. Lobster (Homarus gammarus) 9. Branchiopod (Branchiopoda species) 10. Mantis shrimp (Stomatopoda species) 11. Krill (Euphausiacea species) 12. Barnacle larva (Cirripedia species) 12a. Nauplius stage 12b. Cypris stage 13. Amphipod (Amphipoda species) 14. Isopod (Isopoda species) 15. Water flea (Daphnia species) 16. Cyclops copepod (Cyclopoida species) 16a. Adult copepod 16b. Egg stage 17. Horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) 18. Fairy shrimp (Anostraca species) 19. Copepod (Copepoda species) 20. Ostracod (Ostracoda species) 21. Harpacticoid copepod (Harpacticoida species) 22. Barnacle cypris larva Produced using copper engraving with meticulous hand colouring, the print shows fine anatomical lines and vibrant detailing, highlighting each species' structure, limb arrangement, and carapace shape. Each invertebrate is illustrated systematically for easy comparative study, reflecting 19th-century natural history educational standards before photographic field guides were available. Condition summary: Good condition for its age, with slight toning and minor scattered foxing mainly in the margins. The paper remains strong with no tears or repairs, and the hand colouring is vivid and well-preserved. Framing tips: Frame this marine biology print...

Great map of the South of Italy Lithograph engraving by John Dower Original colour Published, 1861 Unframed Good condition Free shipping    

Islamic Ritual Print Dance of the Dervishes Ceremony, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This atmospheric lithograph titled “De Dans der Derwîsjen (Eerste tooneel)” or “The Dance of the Dervishe...

This vintage botanical illustration captures the lush landscape of Serra dos Órgãos in Brazil during the early 19th century. The focal point of the image is the Arecoideae palm, depi...

Lithograph of the Peace Column in Berlin (Belle-Alliance-Platz), ca. 1860 This finely executed lithograph depicts the Peace Column (Friedenssäule) located in Belle-Alliance-Platz (n...