Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations

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...

Title: The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson & British Fleet, 1805 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the Battle of Trafalgar, the decisive British naval victory of 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. This dramatic maritime scene is after the painting by celebrated British marine artist Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867), and was engraved by John Cousen (1804–1880). The inscriptions beneath the image read: “C. STANFIELD, R.A. PAINTER.” “J. COUSEN, ENGRAVER.” “THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.” “FROM THE PICTURE IN THE VERNON GALLERY.” The Battle of Trafalgar Fought on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the southwestern coast of Spain, the Battle of Trafalgar was one of the most important naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, confronted the combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Nelson employed an unconventional attack, dividing his fleet into columns that sailed directly into the Franco-Spanish battle line. The resulting close-range engagement ended in a decisive British victory and confirmed Britain’s command of the seas. The battle became one of the defining events of British maritime history. Admiral Horatio Nelson & HMS Victory Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) commanded the British fleet from his famous flagship HMS Victory. Shortly before the battle commenced, Nelson ordered the celebrated signal: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” During the fighting, Nelson was struck by a musket ball fired from the French ship Redoutable and was mortally wounded. He died aboard HMS Victory during the battle, having lived long enough to learn that victory was assured. His death at the moment of triumph made Nelson a national hero and permanently linked his name with Trafalgar. The Scene Stanfield’s composition conveys the enormous scale, violence and confusion of a major naval engagement in the age of sail. Ships-of-the-line crowd the horizon, their towering masts and rigging emerging through smoke, spray and the dramatic sky. Several vessels are depicted fighting at extremely close quarters, recalling the devastating exchanges of cannon fire that characterized the battle. In the foreground, broken spars, wreckage and sailors struggling in the turbulent sea emphasize the human consequences of the engagement. The exceptionally wide composition gives the engraving an almost panoramic character and makes it particularly effective as a decorative maritime print. Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Clarkson Frederick Stanfield was one of the leading British marine painters of the 19th century. Stanfield had first-hand experience of life at sea before establishing himself as an artist. His knowledge of ships, rigging, changing weather and the movement of the ocean contributed to the convincing maritime atmosphere for which his work became celebrated. He was elected a Royal Academician and became particularly admired for his dramatic marine and historical paintings. John Cousen (1804–1880) The painting was translated into engraving by John Cousen, an accomplished English engraver known particularly for his landscape, architectural and marine subjects after important contemporary British artists. His finely worked engraving preserves the dramatic tonal effects of Stanfield’s original painting, from the dark turbulent foreground water to the distant ships disappearing into smoke and atmospheric haze. The Vernon Gallery The original painting was part of the important collection assembled by British businessman and philanthropist Robert Vernon (1774–1849). Vernon built an extensive collection devoted primarily to contemporary British art and presented his collection to the British nation in 1847. The inscription “From the Picture in the Vernon Gallery” records the important provenance of Stanfield’s original composition. Technique: Original antique steel engraving Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Engraver: John Cousen (1804–1880) Title: The Battle of Trafalgar Subject: Battle of Trafalgar Date depicted: 21 October 1805 Historical figure: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson British flagship: HMS Victory Historical period: Napoleonic Wars Origin: England Publication date: 19th century Style / Period: Victorian / 19th-century British maritime art Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered spotting and foxing and minor staining. There is visible wear and some paper loss and irregularity to the outer edges and corners, particularly at the upper corners. Some minor handling marks and creasing are present, consistent with the age of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains strong, detailed and visually impressive. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Please note: This is an original antique 19th-century steel engraving, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar 1805, Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, HMS Victory, Royal Navy, British Navy, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon, naval battle, naval warfare, British naval history, maritime history, military history, sailing ships, ships of the line, antique maritime print, antique naval engraving, Clarkson Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, John Cousen, Vernon Gallery, British marine art, Victorian engraving, steel engraving, original antique print, 19th century maritime art

Great image after Guido Reni Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher. Dated 1841 Unframed. Free shipping

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

Title: Set of Four Antique French Medieval Military Costume Prints, circa 1860 Description: A decorative set of four original antique French engravings illustrating medieval knights...

Title: Collection of 10 Original Antique Tropical Fern Lithographs by E.J. Lowe, 1856 Description: An elegant collection of ten original hand-colored botanical lithographs depicting a remarkable diversity of tropical fern species from the celebrated botanical publications of Edward Joseph Lowe. Produced in London in 1856, these finely executed plates capture the graceful forms, intricate venation and distinctive reproductive structures that made ferns one of the greatest botanical fascinations of the Victorian era. The collection includes the following species, identified by their historical Latin names and corresponding English descriptive names: Polypodium latipes – Broad-Stalked Polypody Fern Polypodium karwinskianum – Karwinski's Polypody Fern Polypodium scolopendroides – Hart's-Tongue-Like Polypody Fern Polypodium simplex – Simple Polypody Fern Polypodium peltideum – Shield-Leaved Polypody Fern Polypodium spectabile (Pinna) – Showy Polypody Fern Polypodium terminale – Terminal Polypody Fern Polypodium palustre – Marsh Polypody Fern Polypodium concinnum – Elegant Polypody Fern Polypodium longissimum – Long-Leaved Polypody Fern Polypodium refractum – Bent or Recurved Polypody Fern The scientific names shown beneath the plates reflect the nineteenth-century botanical classification used by Edward Joseph Lowe. While many of these species have since been reassigned to other genera, the historical nomenclature remains an important part of the original publication. Several of the English names are descriptive translations, as no universally accepted common names exist today. Edward Joseph Lowe was one of the most influential British botanists of the Victorian period and a leading authority on ferns during the famous "Pteridomania" movement, when the cultivation and collection of ferns became immensely popular throughout Britain and Europe. His beautifully illustrated works successfully combined scientific accuracy with exceptional decorative quality and remain among the finest botanical publications of the nineteenth century. This collection presents an outstanding variety of fern forms, from broad pinnate fronds and finely divided foliage to deeply lobed and shield-shaped leaves. Displayed together, the ten prints form a harmonious botanical ensemble that is equally suited to a period interior, contemporary home or professional collection. Maker: Edward Joseph Lowe Place of publication: London Date: 1856 Technique: Original hand-colored lithographs Subject: Tropical ferns and botanical natural history Number of prints: 10 Condition: Good overall antique condition with age-appropriate toning, occasional foxing or small stains, and minor edge wear consistent with age and use. Some sheets retain small binding remnants or marginal irregularities from the original volume. Please study the images carefully. The prints are original antique lithographs, not reproductions. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The pieces are sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Keywords: Edward Joseph Lowe, antique fern prints...

Beautiful 19th-century French tapestry depicting a romantic pastoral scene with elegantly dressed figures gathered in a lush countryside landscape. Richly woven in soft, muted tones ...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by B. Maund, London c.1836 An elegant pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin...

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 ...

Great image of The Battle of The Boyne Fine steel engraving after Benjamin West With a highly decorative figural border Published by London prin...

Great images of monkeys Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map ...

Antique print titled 'Chinese Punishment of the Rack'. Print of Chinese punishment of the rack. The rack is a torture device consisting of a rectangular...

Antique Tea Botanical Print, Thea Chinensis, Hand Colored, c.1831 This elegant botanical engraving depicts Thea chinensis, the tea plant, one of the most influential commodities in ...

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More ...

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Rococo Floral Garland Design – 18th-Century French Ornament with Doves, Plate C This exquisite 19th-century chromolithograph, Plate C from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases the vib...

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

Original antique print of inhabitants of the Mariana Islands. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' b...

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...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A striking pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin M...

Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Benoist 19th Century Lithograph This elegant tinted lithograph captures the lower gardens of the Palazzo del Quirinale, one of Rome’s most imp...

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement given is for one...

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...

Great image of parrots. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publish...

18th Century French Ceiling Design – Rococo Floral and Architectural Ornament, Plate LXXXVII This exuberant chromolithograph, Plate LXXXVII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases a...

Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Greece, Turkey and Armenia c1860 A refined and historically evocative mid-19th century costume print depicting figures from Greece and the Otto...

Antique print titled 'The Lion Hunt - Die Löwenjagd'. Steel engraving by Carse, engraved after a painting by P.P. Rubens. Published circa 1850. The Lion ...

Great map of Iran Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping

This original handcolored lithograph depicts a Templar knight in full war attire, mounted on a galloping horse. The knight is armored, carrying a sword raised high, likely in a charg...

Chinese ancestor portrait of a Mandarin Dignitary. Antique tempera on paper painting of a Mandarin Dignitary wearing a red court dress and s...

Pair Antique Botanical Lithographs, Sorbus Toringo & Phlox, 1850s Description: An elegant and decorative pair of mid-19th century botanical chromolithographs depicting Sorbus to...

This is a magnificent set of four antique Italian oil on canvas paintings of the Four Seasons by Guiseppe Mazzolini (1806 - 1876), signed. These stunning paintings features four po...

Antique India Battle Print – Siege of Mooltan 1849, Elephant War Scene A striking and highly decorative mid-19th century historical engraving depicting The Siege of Mooltan, 1849, o...

Antique Engraving of The Great Mosque of Mecca with Kaaba, c. 1850s Description: This detailed antique engraving presents a historic perspective of the Great Mosque of Mecca—'Masjid...

Great image of dolphins. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...

Antique costume print titled 'Indiens-Corbeaux'. Original antique print of Crow Indians. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les...

Victorian Country House Views – Harewood, Chatsworth, Windsor Castle This refined set of six original Victorian architectural prints depicts celebrated British country houses and hi...

Antique print titled 'Tuch-Ee'. Lithograph of a Chief Warrior of the Cherokee, North American Indians of Iroquoian lineage who constituted one of the largest politically integrated t...

Antique print titled 'Pl. 11 Mollusques'. Old print of different types of molluscs. This print originates from 'Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle' by Charles D’Orbigny...

Transport yourself to the unspoiled American wilderness with this striking 19th-century oil painting, evocative of the Hudson River School and reminiscent of the dramatic vistas capt...

A Pair of Botanical Prints from Paxton’s Magazine of Botany: Rhododendron standishii and Camellia japonica miniata (Low’s) S. Holden, del. & lith. (Rhododendron); lithographer unid...

German Travelers - After Lucas Cranach, 1840 - Hand-Colored 19th Century Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving, titled "Voyageurs" ('Travelers'), is based on a design inspi...

This listing is for a beautiful pair of 2 large Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on paper from the mid-19th century of the Qing Dyn...

Antique print titled 'Syracus'. View of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a Germa...

Great image of a jaguar presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph with original hand color. After Cpt.Brown Published, 1847. Free UK shipping

Antique map titled 'North Africa Marocco Algiers & Tunis'. Two individual sheets of North Africa. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most...

Set of two antique prints titled ‘Noble Francais en priere, XIVe Siecle.’ & ‘Noble Francaise, XIVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a nobleman and noblewoman from France, 14th cent...

Great images of Lions and tigers Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

A Mid-19th Century, antique rectangular French wall relief with a garland and decorated with fruits and foliage hand carved in limestone, in good condition. Authentic and naturally a...

19th-Century American Genre Scene Painting by Charles Gulager (1826–1899) An exceptional, rare mid-to-late 19th-century American genre scene oil painting by the celebrated Philadelp...

Title: Antique Paris & Versailles Views Set of 3, Louvre St Cloud Versailles Description: A refined and highly decorative set of three original mid-19th-century engravings depic...

Two images on one sheet. Top image 'Pigmy Elepants, at the Surrey Zoological Gardens'. Bottom image 'Lion Cubs, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Reg...

Americana Folk Art Painted Pennsylvania Barber’s Pole Anonymous Pennsylvania; mid-to-late 19th century Polychrome wood, iron Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 2.75 (w) x 11.25 (d) This...

Amazingly hand carved church wall bracket with a winged angel sculpture. This stunning and all handcrafted, Gothic Revival wall bracket has the mo...

Botanical Brilliance: Robert Mackenzie Stark’s ‘Lessons from the Vegetable World’ 1858 This exquisite set of four botanical prints was created by Robert Mackenzie Stark for the mid-...

A charming early 19th-century portrait miniature depicting a young woman dressed in the elegant fashion of the late Regency period, circa 1810–1830. The sitter wears a low-cut white...

This exceptional Russian Orthodox festal icon presents the principal feasts of the liturgical year arranged around the central depiction of the Resurrection of Christ (Descent into H...

Pair of Japanese pieces XIX century Utagawa Toyokuni Two bijin-ga prints Kakémono sized Nishiki-e ink and colors on paper Circa 1840 Framed .