Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

Title: "Entomologie - Lepidoptera Study Plate" from Encyclopedic Collection Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving, titled "Entomologie - Lepidoptères," is a beautifully...

Antique print titled 'Eauweck Capitale du Camboye'. View of Longvek (or Lavek), capital of Cambodia. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection...

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Stad Valparayso in Chili'. Detailed view of the city and port of Valparaíso, Chile. With Dutch key. As indicated by the presence of the fort and b...

Title: Striking 1740 Engraving of Colossus Depicting King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Description: This vibrant 1740 engraving, titled *Colossus Monarchic Statua Danielis Dan. II. 31*...

Antique print titled 'Kleding der Tonkiners'. Old print of the clothing/dress of the Tonkin people, Vietnam. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staa...

Antique portrait titled 'Frederick Duke of Schonberg'. Old print of Friedrich Herman, 1st Duke of Schomberg, in profile to right looking at viewer over his right shoulder wearing armour and a long wig...

Antique map titled 'Cours de la riviere de l'Adour depuis la mer jusqua Bayonne'. Original old map of the Adour river, near Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas ...

Wonderful highly polished pewter charger. Measures: (20 inches). Amazing distressed patina English, Mid-18th Century. Most likely, London The pewter has been polished to its...

"Mark Catesby (1683 – 1749) was an English self-taught artist and explorer who created one of the first folios examining the flora and fauna of North America. Catesby traveled to the...

Title: View of the Customs House and Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice (1760) Description: This 18th-century engraving by I. Tirion offers a panoramic view of...

Antique map of the Coast of Africa titled 'Kaart van de West Kust van Afrika (..)'. Map of the west coast of Africa, from 11 degrees south latitude to the Cape of Good Hope. This...

Antique map titled 'La Grande Bretagne et Irlande'. Small antique map of Great Britain and Ireland. Source unknown, to be determined. Publ...

Antique map titled 'Plan de Jedo - Platte Grond van Jedo'. A detailed street map of the city of Edo (modern Tokyo) in Japan, originally engraved by Bellin and Schley and reissued for...

An original engraving featuring a view of Siam, which is present-day Thailand, specifically a view of the city of Ayutthaya with numerous boats depicted on the river. The title, "Vuë...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidlyk Eind van Amerika'. Map of the sourthern part of South America, focusing on Cook's tracks around the Cape Horn and T...

This remarkable large painted canvas is from the mid 18th century, Rococo period. It portrays the rococo idealized image of life in Southern France. At over 11' wide and just under ...

A large antique oil on canvas painting entitled "Sacrifice to Minerva", circle of Francesco Solimena, attributed to Odoardo Vicinelli, dating from the mid 18th Century. The painting depicts a man standing, behind an altar, shielding himself from a kindling fire. To the left of the altar is seated Minerva, in classical flowing white robes, surrounded by a crowd of people. Francesco Solimena (4 October 1657 – 3 April 1747) was a prolific Italian painter of the Baroque era, one of an established family of painters and draughtsmen. Verso: Title, describtion, inventory marks and later restoration stamp: Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh 15 July 1970. Also bears an inscription attributing the painting to Odoardo Vicinelli: Odoardo Vicinelli, scholar of Giovanni Maria Morandi, flourished about 1750 an excellent master of the Venetian and Roman Schools, Provenance: Formerly at Letterfourie, Morayshire, and by descent, through the Gordon family Letterfourie House is a Georgian house in Moray Scotland, built by Robert Adam and completed in 1773 for Clan Gordon...

Bernard Picart was the maker of this specific engraving. Bernard Picart (1673–1733) was a renowned engraver known for his detailed and highly skilled work, particularly in illustrati...

Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'. Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Moroc...

Decorative German antique engraving with titled 'Neue Vorstellung von Aegypten (..)'. It concerns a rare original antique map of Egypt. This map o...

Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Title: "Lilio asphodelus luteus. Lilio asphodelus phoeniceus. Lilium album" Medium: Colored etching Source: "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duiz...

Original oil on canvas painting of Biblical or historical motif with what appears to be an aging king surrounded by attendants. Unknown artist, no signature. Old label on back of pa...

Title: Africa The engraving titled Africa was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg duri...

Each print is mounted in a cherrywood parcel-gilt frame, with a glazed reverse depicting the corresponding text sheet. L'Andaloux, Le Cheval d'Espagne, Plate I; Le Barbe, Le Che...

Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...

A Beautiful oil on board antique portrait of a boy by an unknown artist. The artist succeeded in capturing this boys striking expression. Age related wear and patina. May have had...

Title: The Chimpanzee from Angola: A Catalogue of Enlightenment Era Natural History Engravings Description: This finely detailed 18th-century engraving depicts a young chimpanzee st...

Charming 18th Century illustrated manuscript of an elephant with passengers executed in gouache on paper on the front and exposed manuscript on the back. Presented in a gold tone woo...

Antique print, titled: 'P. Guilielmus Cuperus (…)' - Portrait of the Jesuit Willem (Guilielmus) Cuperus (1686 - 1741). Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: ...

The Greater and Lesser Mino by George Edwards: A Pair of Hill Mynas (Gracula sp.) The bird in the print titled "The Mino or Minor, Greater and Less," appears to depict a species fro...

A fabulous pair of 18th century doors from the Catalan region of Spain. Terrific painted finish and original hardware. Wonderful to build in or as wall mounted artwork.

This is the title page from "Recueil Des Plus Beaux Édifices Anciens et Modernes," a compilation celebrating the finest architectural designs and decorative works, published in 1761 and renewed in 1766. The engraving features an elaborate frame adorned with classical columns, cherubs, and cartouches. At the top, a medallion portrait is prominently displayed, flanked by richly detailed ornaments. Jacobs Vignellius, whose name appears on the medallion in the engraving, is not a widely recognized historical figure. His inclusion in the artwork might refer to an individual associated with architecture, design, or art history at the time. It is possible he was a patron, contributor, or editor connected to this collection of architectural and decorative works. Below, a collection of artistic and architectural elements, including a globe, drapery, and tools, symbolizes the artistic endeavors of the period. The engraving is signed by Babel as the engraver and P. Audouin as the publisher. Translation of Text: "Recueil Des Plus Beaux Édifices Anciens et Modernes. Including canopies, chimneys, doors, sideboards, altars, several organ cases, pulpits, confessionals, and others; works of carpentry, as well as innovations in ironwork such as grilles, balconies, railings for staircases, gates, hinges, and other items made by master craftsmen. From various pieces chosen and executed in gold and silver, comprising candelabras, chandeliers, candlesticks, lavers, lanterns, and other ornamental objects. Furthermore, church ornaments and the apparatus used for holy water basins and other sacred items, carved and painted decorations, and objects used for public ceremonies. Including the finest parts of architecture and ornamentation, executed according to the principles of art and proportion. Newly revised and corrected based on the most beautiful examples in this field. Dedicated to lovers of fine arts. Published in 1761 and renewed in 1766." Analysis: This title page exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by intricate detailing, symmetry, and an emphasis on elegance and sophistication. The inclusion of cherubs and a medallion portrait underscores the celebratory nature of the publication. The ornate design of the title page reflects the opulence of the content, aimed at art and architecture enthusiasts. It serves both as an introduction to the collection and as a work of art in its own right. Potential Keywords for Catalog: Architectural engravings, 18th-century design, Rococo architecture, Jacques Rigaud...

Antique print titled 'Tableau de la Partie de Batavia, ou s'est fait proprement le terrible Massacre des Chinois (..)'. Original antique print of the Batavia massacre. The 1740 Batav...

Antique portrait titled 'Henry Howard Earl of Surrey'. Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1516/1517 – 19 January 1547), KG, was an English nobleman, politician...

Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Figures Engraved by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772) Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown) Date: Circa 1720–1750 Medium: E...

This original antique image is an historical map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, depicting the Great Wall of China as it was understood in the mid-18th century. The map includes French ...

Description: Antique map titled 'A New Chart of the Coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada, with the islands of Newfoundland, Capte Breton, St John's (..)'. Map stre...

This is an original copperplate engraving on vellin-type paper, dating from a French edition of 1727-1738 of the monumental work "Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses..." by A. Moubach...

Original antique bird print of small birds from Angola. Published by George Edwards circa 1750. George Edwards FRS (3 April 1694 – 23 July 1773) was an English naturalist and ornit...

Nude male academy. Red chalk on paper. While the artist who drew this drawing is not known, the confidence in the trait along with the fascinating perspect...

Antique print titled 'Flora'. It shows Flora lying on a bed between the trees. Two angels scatter flowers over her. Around her putti, satyrs and women who collect flowers...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Onderkoningschap van Peru, zig uitstrekkende over Chili, Paraguay en andere Spaansche Landen: als ook van Brazil en verdere Bezittingen van Portugal...

An 18th century Brussels mythological hunting tapestry, size 9' H x 8' W, depicting the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana, reposing in a forest setting with her attendants, with one h...

Title: Asia The engraving titled Asia was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during t...

18th century German, a hand-colored engraving of a dressage horse and rider from Description du Manège Moderne by Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron Rais d' Eisenberg (German, ca. 1700-ca. 1770). Engraved by Bernard Picart (French, 1673-1733). Titled "Le Brillant", this dressage engraving is plate XXXIII. There is a gallery label verso. The print is matted and framed under UF-3 plexiglass, which offers the maximum amount of UV protection (approx. 97%). This print was originally part of an illustrated book Baron d'Eisenberg made describing the art of the cavaliers and depicting the different breeds of horses- The full title of the book is L'Art de Monter a Cheval: ou Description du Manége Moderne, Dans sa Perfection, published in Leipzig: Arkstée et Merkus, 1747). A set of 7 framed engravings from the same book sold at Sotheby's for $9,500 (plus tax and buyers premium). Reference: The author, a German horseman and artist, spent some of his youth at the manège of Saxe-Weimar before entering into the service of the Emperor. He then spent six years in Naples as the Master of Horse of the Viceroy before returning to Vienna where he studied under M. de Regenthal, the imperial Master of Horse. He participated in the coronation of the Emperor Charles V at Frankfurt in 1711, then spent some time in England, but was back in Germany before 1753. He probably died in Tuscany where he was Director and Master of the Horse at the Academy in Pisa. Brunet II, 957; Mennessier de la Lance I, p. 438. The Baron wrote several important and lavishly illustrated books on horses: his Description du manège moderne dans sa perfection, London 1727, and Dictionnaire des termes du manège moderne, 1747, being the best well-known. He dedicated Description du Manège Moderne to King George II and to his son, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Subscribers to the book included royalty and nobility from all over Europe. The engraver was Bernard Picart, born in Paris in 1673. He gained honors at the Academy of Paris at the age of sixteen. He was a master designer and engraver and worked in Paris and Amsterdam until his death in 1733. Dimensions: 9"h x 12"w (sight), 16.5"h x 19.25"w (frame) Condition: Good, some rippling to sheet, not examined out of frame. Provenance: Lombard Antiquarian Maps & Prints, Cape Elizabeth...

Antique map titled 'In Notitiam Ecclesiasticam Africae Tabula Geographica'. Very decorative hand-colored map of the northern coast of Africa, Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean with the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, Majorca, Minorca etc. Sicily features a smoking Mount Aetna. Embellished with three architectural cartouches...

Original antique print of a bison. This print originates from 'Boeken op Google Play Beschryving van den Amerikaanschen gebulten stier, genaamd...

Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect des Forts Nortweijck, wie sich dasselbe wan man von Jacatra komt, mit seiner Gegend präsentiret'. Old print of Fort Noordwijk, Batavia (Jakarta). This print originates from from 'Allerneuester Geographische- und Topographischer Schau-platz, von Africa und Ost-Indien'. Artists and Engravers: Johann Wolfgang Heydt, a German artist who worked for the Dutch East India...

Antique map titled 'Guyenne et Gascogne et Bearn'. Original old map of Guyenne (or Guienne), Gascony and Béarn, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime Recueil De C...

Detailed map of the Northern portion of the Philippines, extending from Batanes and Babuyanes to Mindonoro and Masbate, and centered on Luzon. One of the most detailed maps of the pe...

Antique map Indonesia titled 'Kaart der Zuyd-Wester Eylanden van Banda'. Map of the islands in the southwestern part of the Banda Sea including ...

This print depicting the seventh plague, marked by torrential rains, thunder, and hail causing devastation to people, animals, and crops, originates from 'Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H....

Saverio Manetti Salvatica Duck Or Cicalona Circa 1770 Saverio Manetti's table describing the Salvatica Duck, also known in Tuscany as Cicalona or Canapiglia Male, is an important ill...

The engraving presented here exhibits two male figures, each bearing a unique expression and hairstyle, likely echoing the artistic style of Raphael's Renaissance works. On the left,...

Antique print titled 'La Plaisir a la Campagne, das angenehme Land Leben'. Depicting a scenic interpretation of the joyful country life. Engraved by M. Engelbrecht, circa 1730.

Architectural design with the central elements depicted in the engraving: the Baroque design of the pulpit, the inclusion of a Corinthian column which suggests a classical influence, and the presence of a staircase plan indicating the approach to the pulpit. Dating approximately between 1740 and 1760. The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, and it was published by Johann Georg Hertel I in Augsburg. The design shows a richly decorated pulpit and archway, typical of the Rococo style, which is known for its elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and curves. This image is one of four numbered plates related to this work. The detail in the engraving is meticulous, showcasing the elaborate aesthetic that characterized much of the European art and architecture during the mid-18th century. Franz Xaver Habermann (1721–1796) was a German engraver and etcher who was active during the 18th century, a period marked by the Rococo style. Although not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Habermann contributed significantly to the graphic arts during his time. Habermann's work often featured architectural designs, such as the intricate pulpit depicted in the image you've provided. He was skilled in creating prints that detailed elaborate decorative schemes and architectural fantasies, which were popular during the Rococo period. His creations were known for their intricate details and the fluidity of their lines, capturing the lightness and ornamental excesses that characterized Rococo design. Johann Georg Hertel I, who published Habermann's work, was part of a notable family of engravers and publishers in Augsburg, a city that was an important center for publishing in Europe at the time. The Hertel family played a significant role in disseminating artistic and architectural designs through their publications. While specific details about Habermann’s life and training may not be as well-documented as those of major artists of his time, his surviving works suggest that he was a highly skilled engraver who had mastered the Rococo style, contributing to the spread of this aesthetic through his printed works. His designs would have influenced the tastes of the period, both within Germany and across Europe, where the appetite for such elaborate designs was significant. More in detail about this engraving: This engraving features a detailed representation of a Baroque-style preacher's pulpit, intricately designed and placed upon a Corinthian column, demonstrating the grandeur of religious architecture during the Baroque period. The pulpit is richly adorned with elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and possibly religious iconography, all common elements in Baroque ecclesiastical design. A significant feature of this print is the inclusion of architectural details such as the Corinthian column base, known for its ornate capital with acanthus leaves and scrolls, which supports the pulpit above. This classical element signifies stability and order, providing a stark contrast to the exuberant decoration of the pulpit itself. To the right of the pulpit, there's a tall, slender window filled with panes that could either be clear or stained glass, framed by an ornate window arch...

Antique print titled 'C. Het Konings Vogeltje (..)'. This print depicts a bird of paradise and another bird species, native to Ambon/Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nie...

Antique print titled 'Belegering van Jerusalem door Nebucadnezar (..)'. This original antique print shows the siege of Jerusalem by King Nebucha...