1860s Wall Decorations

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...

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...

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...

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

A large carved painted wood crest once mounted over a public building in the British isles. Featuring a lion and unicorn flanked by a shield featuring the quartered arms of Ireland, ...

Fabulous set of 6 prints. Humorous caricatures by Coïdé. This is a pseudonym for James Tissot. Subjects include Wilhelm I, Leopold II, Napoleon III, Alexander II, Queen Isabella a...

A beautiful pair of seascape paintings of fishing boats attributed to William Mcalpine (British 19th century) titled 'Beached Fishing Vessels' and 'Shipping in Rough Seas', Circa 186...

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

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

Antique Engraving of Rio de Janeiro, Imperial Palace and Cathedral, c.1867 Detailed mid-19th century engraving of Rio de Janeiro titled Rio de Janeiro – Palais Impérial et Cathédral...

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

Great image of an apple Chromo-lithograph. Original colour Published circa 1860 Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. ...

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 ...

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...

Wading Birds & Cranes Print: Flamingo, Stork, Ibis, Bustard – Antique 1867 This elegant antique print depicts a variety of wading birds and cranes, including flamingos, storks, ibis...

The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph NOTE: This original antique lithograph is offered unframed, allowing the buyer full freedom of framing choice. Description: This impressive 19th-century lithograph depicts the Pantheon of Agrippa and the lively Piazza della Rotonda in Rome, one of the most iconic urban spaces of the Eternal City. Created by Félix Benoist after Bayot and published in Paris in 1869, the print forms part of the celebrated series Rome dans sa Grandeur, an ambitious artistic project dedicated to portraying Rome as a unified historical landscape where antiquity and modern life coexist. The composition centers on the monumental façade of the Pantheon, its classical portico supported by massive Corinthian columns and crowned by the famous inscription honoring Marcus Agrippa. The ancient temple—by the 19th century functioning as the Church of Santa Maria ad Martyres—dominates the scene with timeless architectural authority. In front of the building stands the fountain and obelisk of Piazza della Rotonda, anchoring the bustling square. Benoist enriches the architectural setting with animated scenes of daily Roman life. A preacher addresses a gathered crowd in the foreground, while families, children, merchants, and passersby fill the piazza, creating a vivid impression of civic and social activity. Horse-drawn carriages and market stalls further emphasize the Pantheon’s role not only as a historic monument but as the living center of an active neighborhood. This blending of monumentality and everyday life is characteristic of Rome dans sa Grandeur, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with Rome as both archaeological treasure and modern city. The lithographic technique demonstrates exceptional precision and tonal subtlety. Fine architectural detailing contrasts with soft atmospheric shading, lending depth to the sky and enhancing the sense of space within the square. The balanced composition and recognizable subject make this print particularly appealing to collectors of Roman views, Grand Tour imagery, and classical architectural prints...

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...

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...

"Harlequin" 1965 color lithograph cm 63x46 Bottom left EA and signed lower right in pencil. Il Bisonte publisher, Florence. In frame Provenance Private collection Milan Sphere Gal...

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 ...

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...

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...

Early French Warriors and Nobility, Gaulish to Norman Cavalry, 4-Plate Set, ca. 1860 A powerful and visually unified set of four original 19th-century hand-colored engravings depict...

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Courtly Love Polychrome enamelled earthenware Pair of subjects representing two lovers in the Middle Ages Each signed below with the stamp “Th.Deck” Extr...

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...

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 ...

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...

A beautiful antique oil painting by the Dutch painter Laurens Plas. The painting shows a romantic landscape of sheep in the meadow. A beautiful performance with a beautiful display o...

Pèlerin - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Pilgrim This 1862 hand-colored lithograph depicts a Pèlerin, or Pilgrim, embodying the humility and devotion of those on spiritual jour...

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...

Victorian over-door architectural element in distressed old paint. Wired on verso for hanging on a wall or simply place on top of a tallboy. From a Beacon Hill, Boston townhouse.

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...

Large oil on canvas sporting of gray horse in a stall done in the19th century housed in a beautiful gilt frame

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

Title: Antique French Costume Prints of Nobles from Lorraine, 1625, Published c.1860 Description: This captivating set of antique French costume prints showcases the striking nobili...

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...

A genre watorcolor painting on paper by John Lord Tenniel after the original by Ferdinand Marohn titled, "Sunday Morning Departing for Mass," 1866. From estate of William Astor Chan...

Victorian Cabinet Minister – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 6, 1869 Description: This early Vanity Fair chromolithograph was published on March 13, 1869. The sitter is portrayed leaning ...

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’...

Wonderful print of a Chinese and Japanese plate Lithograph Published by A.Morel, Paris, France, circa 1860 Unframed.

Phrenology & Ethnographic Skulls Study – Antique Print Human Types 1867 This intriguing antique print presents a detailed study of phrenology, ethnographic types, and skull anatomy ...

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...

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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...

Exquisite 19th-Century Butterfly Lithographs: A Study of Exotic Lepidoptera by F. Hochmanz, Stuttgart This stunning compilation of 19th-century lithographs beautifully captures the ...

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...

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...

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...

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

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of European Butterflies – Admirals, Tortoiseshells, and Peacocks in a Natural Setting Description: This vibrant 19th-century hand-colo...

Fabulous monochrome map of Paris. Vignettes of St Germain En Laye, Saint Cloud, Versailles and Fontainbleau. Unframed. Drawn by J.Dower. Lithography by Weller. 4 sheets joined to...

Antique Handcolored Print of a Reformed Redeemer in Ceremonial Robes, 1862 This original handcolored lithograph depicts a Reformed Redeemer, part of a religious order known for the...

Water Birds Print: Swan, Pelican, Cormorant, Ducks – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a diverse range of water birds, including swans, pelicans, cormorants, ducks, g...

Wonderful print of the decoration found on an antique Chinese vase Lithograph Published by A.Morel, Paris, France. circa 1860 Unframed.  

Stunning Vintage Butterfly and Moth Illustration Compilation, Plate 2 and 4 This beautiful compilation showcases two vintage illustrations featuring various butterfly and moth speci...