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Period: 19th Century
The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York, 1883
Located in Langweer, NL
The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York
Published in The Illustrated London News, June 1883.
The engraving from The Illustrated London News, is from June 1883, shortly after the bridge's completion. The Brooklyn Bridge was completed and opened to the public in May 1883, and engravings and illustrations like this one typically followed soon after its opening.
Description:
This hand-colored engraving, published in June 1883 in The Illustrated London News, commemorates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in May 1883. It captures the newly finished bridge spanning the East River, linking Long Island (Brooklyn) to Manhattan, New York City. The detailed panorama shows the urban landscape with buildings and streets leading to the grand suspension bridge, symbolizing one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century.
The bridge's enormous stone towers and suspension cables dominate the skyline, with a picturesque twilight sky framing the background. The engraving emphasizes the bustling waterfront, teeming with ships and ferries, highlighting the role of New York's waterways in commerce and transportation. The scene offers a glimpse into New York's rapidly growing cityscape, depicted with remarkable clarity from a rooftop perspective.
The caption below the engraving reads: The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York.
This print, issued in *The Illustrated London News*, reflects the magazine’s dedication to visually documenting historic achievements in architecture and engineering.
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**About the Publication and Technique:**
*The Illustrated London News*, founded in 1842, was the first illustrated weekly news magazine. Its pages were filled with engravings and illustrations that provided readers with vivid, detailed imagery of major events and landmarks from around the world. In the 19th century, the publication became known for its depictions of architectural and engineering triumphs, like the Brooklyn Bridge.
The engraving was produced using the wood engraving technique, in which artisans carved intricate designs into woodblocks, allowing for mass reproduction in magazines. This specific print is hand-colored, adding a vibrant, artistic quality to the precise wood engraving.
Keywords: Brooklyn Bridge June 1883, Brooklyn Bridge opening engraving, Illustrated London News Brooklyn Bridge, 19th-century New York illustrations...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
"Warrior of Timor: A Handcolored Glimpse into Indonesian Culture, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print, titled 'Guerrier de Timor (Amfoang),' provides a vivid portrayal of an Atoni warrior from Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia. The hand-colored woodcut captures intrica...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Exquisite 1844 Handcoloured Lithographs of Noble Birmans from Myanmar
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1844 Noble Birman Prints by Wahlen: Handcoloured Lithographs
Description:
Discover the allure of the "Noble Birman" and "Noble Birmane" handcoloured lithographs, heightened...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of Belgium by J. Tallis, circa 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
A highly decorative and detailed mid-19th century map of Belgium which was drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin (vignettes by J. Marchant and J. B. Allen) an...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Aubusson Tapestry, The Scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ - No 1045
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Tapestry, The Scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ - 2m24x1m72, No. 1045
Cleaned and Lined by our Artisan Workshop
Era: 19th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Woo...
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool, Silk
Victorian Fashion Flourishes: A Lithograph for the 1889 Exposition Universelle
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph showcases a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in a highly detailed and decorative gown. The dress is characterized by multiple tiers of ruffled fabric, adorned wit...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Cayenne, French Guiana: Hand-Colored Engraving from La France Illustree, 1883
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored woodcut engraving is from "La France Illustrée" by **V.-A. Malte-Brun, a well-known geographical and historical series that focused on various regions and colonies ...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Portrait of Feodor Iwanowitsch, a Kalmyk, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Zurich 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Portrait of Feodor Iwanowitsch, a Kalmyk, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, Zurich 1836
This lithograph, created by the Swiss artist Karl Joseph Brodtmann in 1836, depicts Feodor Iwanowitsc...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed Japanese woven textile circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Likely a fragment of a priest robe or kesa, the multi-paneled textile was finely woven with gold foiled threads that depicts a five-clawed dragon slithering in the clouds and water...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Silk, Wood
Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sixth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a wood frame circa late Qing dynasty 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Silk
Engraved Interior of Egyptian Hall, Mansion House: A Victorian Banquet Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is labeled as the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, engraved by J. C. Griffiths, whose name appears in the lower right corner. The scene portrays the opulent interior of the E...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Large Original Antique Map of Nevada, USA, 1894
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous map of Nevada
Original color
By Rand, McNally & Co.
Published, 1894
Unframed
Free shipping.
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American Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1844 Lithograph of a Mingrelian Man in Traditional Georgian Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
The lithograph titled "Mingrelien" depicts a man from Mingrelia (historically part of Western Georgia), showcasing traditional attire and daily activities typical for the region. Here are some insights:
This 1844 handcoloured lithograph captures a Mingrelian man engaged in daily activities, part of Auguste Wahlen’s "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde."
Published in Paris, the print vividly illustrates the traditional dress and lifestyle of Mingrelia, a region known for its rich cultural heritage within Georgia. The man is depicted carrying a basket of grapes, suggesting involvement in viticulture, which is a significant aspect of Georgian agricultural practices. His outfit is practical yet colorful, with a combination of a red tunic...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of the Royal Golden Barge
Copper-plate engraving
Published C.1800
Unframed.
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English Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of St. George's Chapel of Windsor, England, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'St. Georges Chapel (Windsor)'. Steel engraved view of St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, England. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Lithograph of an Ewe and Lamb of the Old Norfolk Breed - 1841
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Hand Colored Print of a Rabbit, Hares, Pika and Other Rodents
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der ogotona (..) - Gemeiner Hase (..) - Veränderlicher Hase (..)'. Original antique print of a rabbit, hares, pika and other rodents. This print originates from...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Aculeatum, Oreopteris & Thelypteris
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Aculeatum, Oreopteris, and Thelypteris - 19th Century Botanical Art
Description: This rare set of three hand-colored antique fern prints...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Baroque and Rococo: Lavish Decorative Artworks from the 17th-18th Century, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Title:"17th-18th Century Luxurious European Decorative Arts"
Description:
This print is part of the "Ornamentenschatz" collection by H. Dolmetsch, published by Jul. Hoffmann in Stut...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Portrait of Omai, a Polynesian Man, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph, titled Omai, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is an example of the artist’s ethnographic studies, showcasing a portrait of Omai, a notable figure from Polynesia who visited Europe in the 18th century. This work highlights Brodtmann’s interest in portraying individuals from distant lands, focusing on their unique cultural attire and expressions.
Description:
The portrait represents Omai, a Polynesian man who gained historical significance during the 18th century as one of the first Polynesians to travel to Europe. Omai (also known as Mai) was a central figure in the encounters between Polynesian and European cultures, having been brought to England by Captain James Cook in the 1770s.
- Clothing: Omai is depicted in an elegant wrap of flowing fabric, draped around his shoulders and tied in a loose, elegant fashion. His head is adorned with a large turban, a stylistic interpretation that may have been influenced by European artistic conventions when portraying foreign dignitaries or exotic figures. The fabric's folds and shading add a sense of depth and texture, showcasing Brodtmann’s mastery of lithography.
- Expression: Omai’s expression is poised and dignified, with his gaze directed slightly off to the side. The sense of serenity and composure in his face is typical of the European portrayals of him as an "exotic noble savage," a term that reflects the European fascination with non-Western peoples during the age of exploration.
The lithograph highlights both the individuality of Omai and the cultural significance of his travels to Europe, where he became a symbol of cross-cultural exchange and curiosity during the 18th century.
Maker:
Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787–1862), the Swiss lithographer, was known for his detailed illustrations of people from various cultures, natural history subjects, and scientific studies. His ethnographic works were part of a broader effort in 19th-century Europe to document the physical and cultural characteristics of peoples encountered through exploration. Brodtmann’s portraits often struck a balance between realism and the romanticized European views of non-Western cultures.
Technique and Style:
Brodtmann created this portrait using lithography, a technique that allowed him to achieve fine details and subtle gradations of light and shadow. His style in this portrait combines realism with the romanticized ideal of the "exotic," particularly in the way Omai is dressed in flowing garments, which may not be entirely representative of traditional Polynesian dress...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
New York Recorder Poster, Christmas Edition, Original Vintage Lithograph, 1893
Located in Langweer, NL
The New York Recorder was a newspaper that was published in New York City during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was one of many papers that served the New York metropolitan area during a time when newspapers were a primary source of news and information for the public. During its time, newspapers like the Recorder would have been a key source for local, national, and international news, as well as for advertising various products and services, much like the ones seen in the colorful advertisement poster for sale...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Exquisite Botanicals from Revue Horticole: A 19th-Century Garden Showcase
Located in Langweer, NL
Magnificent Botanical Chromolithographs from Revue Horticole, Circa 1885
Artist and Lithographer Details:
- Artist (Del. - Delineavit): The mention of "Godard del." signifies that ...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Giltwood Framed 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French giltwood framed oil on canvas still-life painting from the 19th century depicting a bowl of fruits. Born in France during the 19th century, this horizontal oil on canvas still-life painting depicts a delicate arrangement of mouth-watering fruits standing out beautifully on a brown-toned neutral background. Our eye is immediately drawn to the yellow and red grapes displayed...
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French Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Striking 19th-Century Lithograph of a Cochin Soldier by Auguste Wahlen
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Striking 19th-Century Lithograph of a Cochin Soldier by Auguste Wahlen"
This colorful lithograph, part of Auguste Wahlen's renowned work "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples of the World), depicts a Cochin soldier standing guard. Dressed in a vividly colored uniform with an ornamental hat, this image captures the unique military attire and stance, highlighted against a backdrop of traditional architecture.
The lithograph was skillfully created by an unknown engraver, published in 1843 in Paris by the collaborative efforts of publishers Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon.
Utilizing handcolored lithography, the technique vividly portrays the textures and colors, making the figure nearly lifelike. These prints are sought after for their artistic quality and their detailed portrayal of historical costumes and settings, which appeal to collectors and historians alike.
Keywords:
19th-century lithographs, Cochin soldier, military prints, Auguste Wahlen, cultural heritage, antique military uniforms...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Small Majolica Pink Wild Rose Wall Pocket, Delphin Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica pink wild rose wall pocket signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880
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French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Religious Antique Print of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chevalier de l'Ordre de St. Jaques de l'Epee'. Print of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, Order of St. James of the Sword. This print originates from 'Histoire...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Set of Four Chinese Courtyard Lattice Panels, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A hallmark of Qing-dynasty domestic architecture, tall lattice panels such as these were used in provincial courtyard homes to allow light and air into a room whilst maintaining priv...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Elm
Fragonard Honore, The Happy Chances of the Swing - French Tapestry - No. 1451
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
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French Aubusson Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool, Silk
Pair of English Neoclassical Style 1850s Carved Pine Overdoors with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style carved pine overdoors with swag motifs and dentil molding from the mid 19th century. Each of this pair of English architectural elements features...
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English Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Pine
Antique Japanese Print by Hiroshige, Calligrphy One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
By Hiroshige
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice block print by Hiroshige. Kinryusan Temple at akusa. One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Additional information:
Material: Paper
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Framed Arabian Horse Relief, English, Giltwood, Display Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed Arabian horse relief. An English, gilt metal and giltwood display panel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Sump...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Metal
19th Century Rococo Revival Putti Wall Brackets made of Plaster, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th-century unique pair of Rococo style consoles with putti heads. Carved from plaster and painted in polychrome.
The consoles are open from the rear and the top. Most likely th...
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European Rococo Revival Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Plaster
Watercolor Painting of Cavalry Soldier on Galloping Horse, Monogramed
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Watercolor painting of cavalry soldier on galloping horse, monogramed.
This watercolor painting is executed in a masterful technique. The finest details and bright colors make this artwork a treasure.
A military cavalry...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
A Street Scene in the Chinese Quarter of San Francisco Published in 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
A Street Scene in the Chinese Quarter of San Francisco- Published in The Days' Doings, November 26, 1870.
Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in *The Days' Doings* on November 26, 1870, presents a vibrant and detailed view of daily life in the Chinese Quarter (Chinatown) of San Francisco during the late 19th century. The scene captures the bustling atmosphere of a narrow street, lined with wooden buildings, hanging laundry, and small businesses serving the local Chinese community.
The foreground features a man carrying two large baskets of produce, balanced on a pole over his shoulders. Behind him, people are seen engaging in various activities—gathering in groups, walking along the street, and conversing on balconies. A wooden sign reading "Tong Wo Doctor" can be seen on the left, advertising a local Chinese medicine shop, while another sign for "Sam Lee, Sam Sing" is displayed above a bridge-like structure connecting two buildings.
The narrow street, laundry lines, and multi-story wooden buildings with balconies give the scene a distinctly urban and immigrant quarter feel, reflecting the growing Chinese immigrant community in San Francisco during this time. The engraving captures both the vibrant energy of this neighborhood and the cultural exchanges occurring in the rapidly expanding city.
About the Publication and Technique:
*The Days' Doings* was a weekly illustrated newspaper that ran from 1870 to 1879, known for its sensationalist coverage of crime, scandals, and interesting stories from both America and Europe. It often depicted lively scenes from everyday life, such as this portrayal of San Francisco’s Chinatown, providing its audience with visual glimpses into different facets of society.
The engraving is produced using a wood engraving technique, where an image is carved into a block of wood for printing. Afterward, the image was hand-colored to add vibrancy to the bustling street scene. These prints were then mass-produced and circulated widely through publications like *The Days' Doings*.
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Keywords: San Francisco Chinatown 1870, Chinese Quarter San Francisco, *The Days' Doings* November 26, 1870, Chinese immigrant life 19th century, hand-colored wood engraving, Chinatown street scene engraving, Tong Wo Doctor, Sam Lee Sam Sing, 19th-century San Francisco prints...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "Jane Avril" Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Aptly titled "Jane Avril," celebrated lithograph artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captures here, in static form, the very particular brand of motion Avril f...
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French Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Giltwood, Paper
Late 19th Century Oil on Board of Bedouin Men by Heinrich Maria Staakmann
Located in Chicago, IL
This late nineteenth-century oil-on-mahogany board by German painter Heinrich Maria Staakmann (1852-1940) depicts two Bedouin men suited for combat on horseback against a trampled de...
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German Victorian Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Mahogany, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Uzbekistan Tribal Weaving
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous handwoven silk Ikat weaving in rich magenta, gold and purple color, circa late 19th-early 20th century, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, on the ancient...
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Uzbek Tribal Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Silk
Artistic Adventures in North Wales: The Graphic Summer Number, 1881
Located in Langweer, NL
These prints, titled "Artistic Adventures in North Wales: The Graphic Summer Number, 1881," offer a whimsical and humorous depiction of various scenes and characters from North Wales...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Hand-colored Antique Print of a Yakut Woman, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Femme Yakute (Asie)'. Original antique print of a Yakut woman. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by A...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
A Rest in the Courtyard, Antique French Oil on Canvas, Charles Alexandre DeBacq
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed and dated “A. DeBacq 1849” (Charles-Alexandre DeBacq), this charming oil on canvas painting portrays a French noble couple enjoying a snack in the courtyard after an afternoon horseback ride. Surrounded by a highly-carved giltwood frame adorned with foliage and a textured lozenge background, the small, colorful painting features a woman in a gold and silver gown, seated at a table covered with white linen with a pink stripe and a wicker basket of fruit. DeBacq had exemplary technique, finely detailing the woman’s gown...
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French Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Rare Dutch Church Interior Rozenburg Porcelain Tile Painting After J. Bosboom
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful large tile painting of a Gothic church interior by W.B. van Horssen (1863-1931).
We very recently purchased a small collection of very rare antique plaques, tiles and vases by some of the best known maker's in the history of Dutch ceramics. This unique, hand-crafted and hand-painted work of art is the first one of that collection and this stunning and rare, single tiles plaque is in its original wooden frame. Because of their contrasting colors, the frame and tile painting go together really well. And these are in fact two works of art, because both the stunningly hand-painted tile and the wooden frame are as good as they come. With the borders of the frame coming as far outward as they do and the Gothic church interior that is drawing your attention deep into the back of the church, they really complement each other. However beautiful the frame is, this antique ofcourse is about the painting and this particular painting is by one of Rozenburg's finest (Wijnand Bastiaan van Horssen) who has perfectly managed to enhance the depth that is already in this composition, thus creating a visual effect that is an absolute joy to look at. By the way, the price that you see on the 'sticker' that the former owner put on the back after he had purchased this piece was put there in the 'old days' when we still had the Dutch guilder. The original painting of the Nieuwe Kerk in the Hague Holland (built in circa 1650) was by J. Bosboom. Besides one small old crack and a few minor imperfections to the frame, this unique and wonderful work of art is in very good condition still and may it grace the home or chapel of a Gothic style enthousiast soon. Mind you, because of their relative fragility very few of these amazing and high value works of art are still around.
Rozenburg of the Hague, where this unique tile painting was created, was always one of the greats in Dutch ceramics and many of their works grace museums all over Europe. Rozenburg’s shareholders included the likes of the marine painter H.W. Mesdag (1831-1915) and the poet and literary critic Carel Vosmaer (1826-1888), and its tile painters numbered rising artists like Willem de Zwart...
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Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Wood
Burning of a Village in Chahary, Madagascar: Hand-Colored 19th Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving titled "Madagascar - Incendie d’un Village de Chahary" (Burning of a Village in Chahary, Madagascar) depicts a dramatic and intense scene in which a villa...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1813 Joh. W. Von Goethe & Alex. Von Humboldt; Comparative View of Mountains
Located in Norwich, GB
Esquisse des principales hauteurs des deux continens dressée par Mr. de Göthe,... d'après l'ouvrage de Mr. de Humboldt, publié en 1807 sous le titre d'Essai sur la géographie des plantes
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832). Cartographer
Using information from: Humboldt, Alexander von (1769-1859)
32 x 27 cm on a leaf measuring 47 x 55 cm.
Extremely rare example of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s comparative chart to depict the relative height of mountains, thus defining a cartographic style that would flourish throughout the remainder of the 19th century.
This map is extremely scarce. It was issued and sold independently in Paris, 1813.
Beginning in 1805, Goethe gave lectures on natural sciences to a group of Weimar women on Wednesday mornings. The audience included the Duchess Luise, Schiller's widow Charlotte and her sister Caroline von Wolzogen. Here Goethe used his image of heights on April 1, 1807 for the first time. A copy was sent to Alexander von Humboldt...
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Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Carved Wooden Eagle With Wings Spread, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carved wooden eagle with wings spread, standing on a rocky ledge. An architectural embellishment, the work is carved in Scotch pine with traces of the original paint on the rocky bas...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Pine
Antique Print of an Opium Den 'Java' by M.T.H. Perelaer, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of an opium den in Yogyakarta / Jogjakarta on Java, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Het Kamerlid van Berkestein in Nederlandsch-Indie.',...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Ecclesiastical Splendor: The Archbishop's Regalia in a Lithograph of 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Ecclesiastical Splendor: The Archbishop's Regalia in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'"
Description: This historically rich lithograph from the 1847 edition of "Costume du Moyen Âge" d...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble & Ormolu Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality true pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rosso Antico marble and ormolu wall plaques. Each striking plaque is framed within a circular mottled ormolu border with a fine seashell reserve at the top flanked by beautiful foliate movements. At the center are the handsome Roman soldier and the elegant maiden set on their original Rosso Antico marble backgrounds...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Marble, Ormolu
An Antique English Oil on Canvas Depicting a noble man and women by W. Gozzard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Antique English Oil on Canvas Depicting a noble man and women by W. Gozzard
Maker: Walter Gozzard (1888-1950).
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English Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
Russian Orthodox Polychrome Wood Panel Icon of Christ 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
This remarkable 19th-century Russian Orthodox polychrome wood panel icon of Christ is a stunning example of religious artistry and craftsmanship...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Wood
Old Lithograph of Ewe, Ram and Lamb of the Zetland and Orkney Islands - 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Large Antique Print of Red-Jacket, a Seneca War Chief, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
The Orator of the Seneca: Red Jacket, Voice of Sovereignty
This lithograph is of Red Jacket, a noted Seneca war chief and orator. It comes from the "History of the Indian Tribes of ...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Hand-Colored Bird Print of the Superb Lyrebird of Australia (male)
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: ‘"Maenura lyre" or "Menure Lyre" refers to the Superb Lyrebird, a fascinating bird species native to Australia, particularly found in the forests of southeastern Australia, in...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Sloth, Galago, and Lemur Species, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836, Natural History
Located in Langweer, NL
This combined image depicts two lithographs of various small primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdier...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Silk Printing, Romantic Scene, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small silk printing figuring a romantic scene in the 18th century style. A stand woman wearing a red and white dress reaches her hand to kiss to a ...
Category
European Romantic Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Silk
Italian and French Renaissance Enamel Metalwork, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
This print displays an exquisite collection of Italian and French Renaissance enamel metalwork designs, rich in detail and color.
The print is pa...
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat Painting of Krishna Adoring Radha
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha.
Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper.
Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right.
Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England:
According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...
Category
Indian Folk Art Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Byzantine and Romanesque Architectural Elements, Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Byzantine and Romanesque Architectural Elements, Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Description:
This print by H. Dolmetsch is part of the "Ornamentenschatz," a collection of detailed ornament...
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Cochinchina Cultural Contrast: Native & Soldier in 19th Century Vietnam
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Cochinchina Cultural Contrast: Native & Soldier in 19th Century"
This vibrant print illustrates a distinct cultural interaction in Cochinchina, showing a local inhabitant an...
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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