19th Century Wall Decorations

Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.   

Beautiful French 19th-century large tapestry depicting a picturesque pastoral landscape with cranes, water, trees, a village, and a windmill. The finely detailed scenic composition i...

This is a large antique Japanese paper sheet made from Hogoshi (反故紙)—discarded or repurposed sheets of handwritten paper that had previously served another purpose. Measuring approxi...

A small Danish coastal landscape by Karen Jensen, depicting a quiet stretch of water with several boats drawn up along the shore. The composition is arranged with a broad, pale sky a...

Woven from fine plant-fiber cloth, this piece is painted in ink with floral and botanical motifs — blossoms reminiscent of chrysanthemums, and branches that bring to mind a flowering...

Large Antique Greek Amphora Chromolithograph, Genick, 1883 Original antique color lithograph depicting an elaborately decorated ancient Greek amphora with a classical warrior scene,...

TITLE: Two Stems with Red Flowers – Original Botanical Watercolor by A.L., 1819 DESCRIPTION: A refined original botanical watercolor depicting two slender stems bearing vivid red flowers and delicately rendered green leaves, painted in 1819 by an unidentified artist with the initials A.L. The composition is elegant and restrained, with the flowering stems isolated against the natural cream-colored paper. The artist has carefully observed the structure of the plant, combining botanical precision with the decorative quality characteristic of early 19th-century flower studies. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem and dated “1819” on the right. Particularly noteworthy is the paper itself, which bears the watermark “J. Whatman 1817.” James Whatman's celebrated English papers were highly regarded by artists and printmakers for their quality and durability. The watermark dates the manufacture of the paper to 1817, while the artist's inscription dates the execution of the watercolor to 1819. The two dates therefore provide an unusually clear chronology: the Whatman sheet was manufactured in 1817 and used by the artist for this botanical watercolor two years later, in 1819. An attractive and unusually well-documented original botanical artwork from the Regency period. ARTIST: A.L., unidentified artist. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. DATE: 1819 - dated on the artwork. MEDIUM: Original watercolor on paper PAPER: J. Whatman paper, watermarked 1817 ORIGIN: European, probably British or Continental European PERIOD / STYLE: Regency period Early 19th century Botanical / Natural History SUBJECT: Two stems with red flowers Botanical study Flower study DIMENSIONS: Image: approximately 29 × 16.5 cm Sheet: approximately 46 × 32.5 cm MARKS: Monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. Dated “1819” on the right. Paper watermarked “J. Whatman 1817.” CONDITION: Very good antique condition. The watercolor retains attractive and strong colors. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor foxing are present. A subtle former light line is visible, consistent with previous presentation beneath a passe-partout. The sheet was attached beneath a passe-partout along the upper edge. FRAMING: Offered unframed. Any framed or interior photographs shown are for presentation and inspiration only. AUTHENTICITY: An original, unique hand-painted watercolor dating from 1819. This is not a print, engraving or modern reproduction. KEYWORDS: botanical watercolor, original watercolor, botanical painting, flower watercolor, red flowers, botanical study, flower study, A.L. artist, monogrammed watercolor, dated 1819, Regency botanical art, Regency watercolor, early 19th century watercolor, 19th century botanical art, J Whatman, Whatman 1817, Whatman paper, English paper, antique botanical painting...

Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c. 1875 Description: Original antique hand-colored lithograph depicting a magnificent pair of Greater Birds of Paradise, identified beneath the image as “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel (Paradisea apoda).” The composition shows the spectacular male Greater Bird of Paradise perched above a female. The male is represented with his characteristic golden-yellow ornamental flank plumes cascading dramatically around the body, contrasting with his dark chest and greenish-yellow head and throat. Two extremely elongated tail wires descend beneath him. The more restrained brown plumage of the female provides a striking illustration of the sexual dimorphism for which birds of paradise became celebrated. Birds of paradise were among the most extraordinary exotic birds known to European naturalists and collectors. Early specimens reached Europe from the Indonesian archipelago without their feet, contributing to centuries of myths that the birds lived perpetually in the air. This history is reflected in the scientific name Paradisea apoda, meaning essentially “footless bird of paradise.” The plate is numbered Fig. 139 and bears the German title “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel.” It was produced for a German 19th-century natural-history publication and is a fine example of the period's increasingly sophisticated ornithological illustration. Although the composition is reminiscent of the celebrated bird illustrations associated with John Gould, I would not attribute this particular plate directly to Gould. The available evidence does not establish Gould as its artist or publisher, and the German typography and figure numbering indicate that it belongs to a separate German natural-history publication. Greater Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel” Fig. 139 German School c. 1870–1880 Original hand-colored lithograph This is an original antique print from the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor spotting and marks, particularly within the margins. Some minor handling wear is consistent with age. The colors remain attractive and the principal image is well preserved. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Medium: Hand-colored lithograph on paper Subject: Greater Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda Male and Female Birds Tropical Birds Ornithology Natural History Keywords: Greater Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise, Paradisea apoda, Paradiesvogel, Der gemeine Paradiesvogel, paradise bird, tropical bird, exotic bird, male bird of paradise, female bird of paradise, Indonesian birds...

19th-Century Victorian Majolica aqua oyster plate signed Minton.

19th Century Rare French Majolica Reticulated Flowers Platter. 10.3 by 8.7 inches.  

A beautiful French zinc decorative horse head trade sign from the late 19th century with great details on the mane and musculature. France, circa 1880-1900. Beautiful weathered and s...

American Fabric and Paper Figure of a Gentleman, Giltwood Frame on Velvet First Half of the 19th Century A dressed fabric-and-paper figure of a gentleman is shown in full-length pro...

An elegant and exceptionally charming French Aubusson Verdure tapestry panel from the late 19th- to early 20th-century Belle Époque era (circa 1890–1920). Exhibiting the masterfully...

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry – Fox Hunting Scene in the 18th Century Style A fine 19th century Aubusson tapestry, woven in the style of the celebrated French tapestries of the 18t...

Rare Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870. 13.8 by 13.8 inches.

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints. Hand coloured copper-plate engravings After drawings by William Fitch Published by S.Curtis 1838 Unframed. The measurement given is for one...

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire, also known as Cossacks of Saporog, Are Drafting a Manifesto. Late 19th Century. Monumental oil on can...

A Swedish country Gustavian period hanging cabinet in pine featuring one door and interior shelves. Usable in a kitchen environment or by the entree of a house, to keep keys and smal...

French aqua turquoise Majolica strawberry rectangular cake platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.

Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.

This antique oval frame is a beautifully understated showcase of classic European design. Crafted in richly toned gilt wood, it features a warm, aged patina that highlights its subtl...

Title: Rare Persian Lustreware Albarello Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, 1899 Description: An exceptionally rare original chromolithographic plate depicting a Persian albarello or apothecary jar from the 13th century. The vessel is richly ornamented with seated courtly figures framed by scrolling vegetal motifs and lustrous metallic decoration characteristic of the celebrated ceramic workshops of medieval Persia. Rendered in warm copper, gold, olive, and cream tones, the composition exemplifies the extraordinary artistic achievements of Persian lustreware production during the Seljuk and early Ilkhanid periods. The elegant figural imagery, combined with rhythmic arabesques and ornamental bands, reflects the refined visual language that made Kashan ceramics among the most admired luxury objects of the Islamic world. This plate originates from Henry Wallis's important folio Persian Lustre Vases, privately printed in London in 1899 in a strictly limited edition of only 200 copies. The publication remains one of the earliest scholarly studies devoted exclusively to Persian lustre ceramics, and individual plates from the work are today exceptionally scarce. This is an original 1899 chromolithograph and not a later reproduction. Sold unframed. Any images showing the print in a frame or interior setting are for visual impression only. Frame dimensions, matting proportions, and room presentations are not always to scale. Creator: Henry Wallis (1811–1891), published posthumously. Publication: Persian Lustre Vases, London, 1899. Date: 1899 Medium: Original chromolithograph on paper. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, and minor handling wear to the sheet edges consistent with removal from the original folio volume. The image remains bright, decorative, and well preserved. Provenance: From Persian Lustre Vases, London, 1899, privately printed in an edition limited to only 200 copies. Keywords: Persian art, Islamic art, Persian ceramics, lustreware, albarello, apothecary jar, Kashan pottery...

Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Turkey Ready to go on a wall. ...

In the closing years of the nineteenth century, American painters became infatuated with trompe l'oeil—French for "deceive the eye." It wasn't enough to paint well. The challenge was...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Uzbekistan Ready to go on a wa...

French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.

French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.

This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

Magnificently hand-crafted Arts & Crafts oak hall stand with stylish carved bat motif, beveled mirror, bronze coat hooks, brass umbrella rail and original storage compartment. This ...

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

Title: Ancient Greek Theatre Architectural Plan by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825 Description: Original antique architectural engraving showing the plan and arrangement of an ancient Greek ...

A distinctive Italian capriccio landscape, painted in oil on a shaped panel and presented in a softly worn giltwood frame. The composition draws from the Grand Tour tradition—romanti...

French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.

Set of Three Medieval, Celtic & Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs A beautiful set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating the evolution of European ornamental ...

An impressive large decorative wall plate by Zsolnay Pécs, Hungary, richly decorated with an exotic parrot surrounded by stylized flowerin...

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

This piece is a fragment of an old Japanese painting, cut out and mounted in a frame. It is thought to have originally been part of a folding screen or hanging scroll, and depicts a ...

This antique French needlepoint tapestry, circa 1900, presents an elegant vertical composition on a soft dusty rose ground, richly decorated with scrolling floral ornament, garlands,...

A Set of 8 framed embroidery fragments. First the fragments are hand backed on linen and strutted on wooden stretchers and finish with wooden frames.

This French circa 1897 oil on canvas painting illustrates a rustic landscape with a dirt road in the foreground leading the eye into the forested surroundings of a placid lake. The ...

Glorious set of 24 prints of English Kings Steel engravings with amazing decorative vignettes Published by Virtue C.1840 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size of one...

Wonderful set of 12 orchid prints. Lithographs after drawings mainly by W.Fitch Original hand color Published by Curtis. Dated 1837 and 1838 Unframed. Free shipping

A striking and high-quality Neo-Gothic Vienna regulator wall clock, dating to the late 19th century and featuring a rare three-train movement with quarter-hour strike on two gongs. ...

Christ Knocking at the Door, c.1900 German Devotional Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph depicts one of the most tender ...

Green Victorian Majolica sunflower plate Wedgwood, circa 1880.

English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.

Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed ...

Stunning and top quality carved Gothic cabinet from the late 1800s. An exceptionally refined wall-mounted cabinet in richly patinated oak, executed in a late 19th-century Gothic Rev...

Italian Grand Tour gouache of Mount Vesuvius erupting at night with a full moon over the Bay of Naples. In the original gilt wood frame. This is a very fine and large example of this...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Late 19th Century. Uzbekistan Ready to go on a wa...

French Hand-Painted Silk Fan, Butterfly & Foliage, Carved & Gilt Wood, 1890s Elegant antique French folding fan, featuring a delicately hand-painted silk leaf adorned with a...

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

A richly detailed and visually captivating 19th century German genre painting attributed to Johann Sperl, depicting an animated rural village scene filled with figures, animals, and ...

Antique Louvre Pavilion Architectural Engraving, Paris French Neoclassical Print, 1803 A refined early 19th-century French architectural en...

Wonderful and perfectly hand carved overdoor panel. This hand-carved wooden panel is a finely crafted decorative element, distinguished by its ba...

Antique China Punishment of the Bastinado Print – Thomas Allom, 1843 This striking antique print titled Punishment of the Bastinado was drawn by the English artist Thomas Allom and ...