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Period: Mid-19th Century
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Teasel and Chicory, Calwer, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Teasel and Chicory, Calwer, 1854
This finely detailed botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen' (185...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints - Rare 19th-Century Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints by Blanchard and Fournier – Rare 19th-Century Natural History Illustrations
This set of two exquisite antique prints showcases detailed hand-colored engravings of moths and butterflies, emphasizing the beauty and diversity of Lepidoptera. Created by Blanchard and Fournier in the 19th century, these plates are part of a larger series dedicated to natural history and entomology. They feature remarkable artistry and scientific precision, making them prized collectibles for lovers of natural history.
1. Plate 1:
- Species Depicted:
- Attacus grand paon de nuit (Saturnia pyri), also known as the Giant Peacock Moth, Europe's largest moth.
- Attacus petit paon de nuit (Saturnia pavonia), the Small Emperor Moth.
- These stunning moths are illustrated with their iconic eye-like wing patterns, used as a defense mechanism to deter predators.
2. Plate 2:
- Species Depicted:
- Sphinx tête de mort (Acherontia atropos), the Death's-head Hawkmoth, famous for the skull-like marking on its thorax.
- Zygène de la filipendule (Zygaena filipendulae), the Six-spot Burnet Moth, known for its vibrant red spots.
- Syntomeida phageo (Syntomis phageo), a colorful day-flying moth with a striking black and green pattern.
- This plate highlights both the dramatic patterns and vibrant coloration of these species, showcasing their unique adaptations.
These prints are perfect examples of the intersection of art and science, with meticulous detailing and vivid hand-coloring. They serve as a historical record of entomological studies and an artistic celebration of nature’s diversity.
Keywords: Antique moth...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1856 Tinted Lithograph of the Tejon Pass near Bakersfield and Mojave, California
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Tinted Lithograph of the Entrance to the Tejon Pass and Portion of the Tejon, 1856
Description:
This lithograph, "Entrance of the Tejon Pass and a Portion of the Tejon," ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
"Oleander Hawk-Moth Lifecycle" - Hand-Colored Plate, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Oleander Hawk-Moth Lifecycle" - Hand-Colored Natural History Plate (1846)
Description: This beautiful hand-colored natural history plate from 1846 features the stunning Olea...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Plate Armor Components
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Plate Armor Components
Description: This hand-coloured lithograph presents two meticulou...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Traditional Siamese Attire: A 19th Century Ethnographic Portrait from Thailand
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Exquisite 19th-Century Lithograph of a Siamese Man by Auguste Wahlen"
Description:
This handcolored lithograph from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples of the World) features a Siamese man dressed in traditional attire.
The print showcases the individual in vibrant colors, donning a distinctive pointed hat and ornate pants, with a palm plant in the background.
Created by an anonymous engraver after Wahlen's design, this lithograph was published in Paris by Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon in 1843.
The technique used, handcolored lithography, enhances the visual appeal, bringing life and depth to the portrayal. These prints captivate viewers with their detailed and colorful representation of cultural attire from around the world, providing a window into the diversity of global traditions in the mid-19th century.
Keywords:
19th-century lithographs, handcolored prints, traditional Siamese clothing, historical ethnic dress...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Stunning Winter Scene on Broadway, New York - Hand-Colored Aquatint from 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Stunning Winter Scene on Broadway, New York - Hand-Colored Aquatint from 1857
Description:
This aquatint engraving with hand-coloring, created by Paul Girardet after Hip...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of Crocodiles, 1847 'Unframed'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of crocodiles and alligators.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original ha...
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English Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Lot of Nine Victorian Miniature Portrait painted on German Porcelain Plaque 1860
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of framed pictures portraits of people of the victorian era on porcelain plaques. Frames made of wood, ebonized. With light sign...
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German Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Porcelain, Wood
Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Antique Woodblock Print, Actor Series, Japan, circa 1847
Located in Chatham, ON
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) - Antique woodblock print - from the actor series - third print only (part of a triptych) - contained in a vintag...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL, under full sail on starboard tack leaving Hong Kong Harbor for Bost...
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Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Botanical Lithograph of Hops and Wood Sorrel, Calwer, Deutschlands Pflanzen 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Calwer C. G. Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen, Stuttgart, Krais & Hoffmann, 1854.
This exquisite botanical lithograph originates from Carl Georg Calwer’s renowned work on the techn...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Fire Arm, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Firearm
Description: This remarkable hand-coloured lithograph presents an eclectic collection of...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Capture of the Ravine aux Couleuvres in Saint-Domingue: Engraving of circa 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving depicts a dramatic battle scene titled "St. Domingue - Prise de la Ravine aux Couleuvres" (Capture of the Ravine of Snakes in Saint-Domingue). The image s...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Stamford Rhododendron: Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored lithograph depicts a beautiful cluster of *Rhododendron stamfordianum*, a variety noted for its vibrant pink blooms with dark speckles at the center of each flower....
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Capucine - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Capuchin Nun
Located in Langweer, NL
Capucine - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Capuchin Nun
This 1862 hand-colored lithograph portrays a Capucine, or Capuchin nun, seated serenely by a stone bench. She is dressed ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Kunisada II Woodblock Triptych "Twilight Snow at Mount Hira", Edo Period, c 1850
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic framed Japanese woodblock triptych by Utagawa Kunisada II (Toyokuni IV) entitled "Twilight Snow at Mount HIra" from the series "Eight Views of Omi", Edo period, circa 185...
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Japanese Edo Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Metal
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Knightly Helmets with Vibrant Plumes
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Knightly Helmets with Vibrant Plumes
Description:
This striking hand-coloured lithograph features four elaborately decorated knightly he...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pair of 19th Century French Oil on Canvas Paintings in Gilt Frames Signed Louis
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant pair of antique paintings; crafted in France and set in the original carved giltwood frame, each canvas features a nicely dressed p...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Giltwood
The Humble Path: Portrait of a Franciscan Monk, Plate 45, 1862
Located in Langweer, NL
The Humble Path: Portrait of a Franciscan Monk, Plate 45, 1862
This beautifully hand-colored lithograph, 'The Humble Path: Portrait of a Franciscan Monk,' Plate 45 from *Album ou ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval and Renaissance Shields
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval and Renaissance Shields
Description: This beautifully hand-coloured lithograph presents four distinct medieval and ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Large Hand-Colored Antique Print of Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, a Shawnee Chief, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
The Shawnee Sentinel: Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, A Chief of Poise and Peace
A hand-colored lithograph of Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, also known as Leatherlips, a respected leader of the Shawnee tribe. This ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Armoured Knight and Horse in Tournament Dress, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Armoured Knight and Horse in Tournament Dress
Description: This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph presents a fully armoured knight mounted on a similarly armoured horse, highlighting the grandeur of medieval tournament culture. Drawn from *Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums* (1842) by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, the plate exemplifies the craftsmanship of tournament armor and equestrian regalia.
The knight is clad in articulated plate armor, intricately engraved and polished to perfection, reflecting the martial prowess and status of a noble warrior. He holds a ceremonial poleaxe, often seen in jousts or tournaments as both a practical weapon and a symbol of chivalry. His plumed helmet, adorned with vibrant red and yellow feathers, adds an element of spectacle befitting a medieval tournament.
The horse is draped in a richly patterned caparison, a cloth covering adorned with intricate geometric designs, likely symbolizing the knight's heraldic identity. The ornate horse armor...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph Compilation of Ornate Medieval Polearms
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph Compilation of Ornate Medieval Polearms
Description: This carefully curated compilation of two hand-coloured lithographs presents a stunning ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Romantic View of Paris – A Rare 1832 Engraving by Thomas Kelly
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Romantic View of Paris – A Rare 1832 Engraving by Thomas Kelly
Description: This hand-colored engraving, published by Thomas Kelly in 1832, offers a picturesque view of Par...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Engravings on One Sheet Depicting Ruins in Mexico, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico.
This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pair of 19th Century Framed German Botanicals Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of 19th Century Glass Front Framed German Botanicals Wall Art, Both Framed Botanicals are Pre-Owned Condition, can be used in Home or Office,
...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Glass, Wood
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Knightly Helmets with Plumes
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Knightly Helmets with Plumes
Description: This beautiful hand-coloured lithograph showcases four knightly helmets, adorned with elaborate designs and striking plumes, reflecting the grandeur and artistry of medieval and Renaissance armor. It originates from the 1842 publication *Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums*, created by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, which celebrated the history, customs, and craftsmanship of European chivalry.
The illustration highlights the following helmets:
1. The first helmet features an elegant design with a tall, feathery white plume accented by rich red and blue flourishes, likely for ceremonial or jousting use.
2. The second helmet is a more functional design, featuring a visor with decorative ventilation holes, used for protection in battle.
3. The third helmet has a compact, close-fitting form with a golden accent on its crest, emphasizing its practical design for combat.
4. The fourth helmet stands...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of a Procession with Horses and Trumpets
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of a Procession with Horses and Trumpets
This exceptional original hand-coloured lithograph, dating from the mid-19th century, offers a captivating ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Extra Large and Museum Quality Gothic Art Bracket Shelf Corbel w Angel Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly hand carved church wall bracket with a winged angel sculpture.
This stunning and all handcrafted, Gothic Revival wall bracket has the mo...
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European Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Oak
1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity
Located in Langweer, NL
The print is an 1845 handcolored engraving that features a selection of six different bat species, each carefully illustrated to highlight their distinctive anatomical features. Thes...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Jousting Scene: Armoured Knight and Striped Caparisoned Horse 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Jousting Scene: Armoured Knight and Striped Caparisoned Horse
This remarkable original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, is drawn from the est...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight in Full Tournament Armor on an Elaborately Caparisoned Horse, 1842 Litho
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knight in Full Tournament Armor on an Elaborately Caparisoned Horse
Description: This stunning hand-coloured lithograph features a knight in elaborate full plate tournament a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th Century Parisian 10 Panel Coromandel Lacquer Chinoiserie Screen C.1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fabulous 10 panel coromandel lacquer 19th century Chinese Screen from Paris. Has beautifully detailed handpainted design with original cast...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Lacquer
Set of 5 Antique Prints of Ancient Buildings in Rome and its Vicinity, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful set off of 5 aquatint prints of old Rome, Italy, including the popular view of the Coliseum.
Matthew Dubourg (active 1786 – 1838)
From "Views of the Remains of Ancient Bu...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Historic View of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Overlooking the Arkansas River, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Historic View of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Overlooking the Arkansas River
This lithograph captures a historically significant view of Fort Smith, Arkansas, along the banks of the Arka...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Horsemen with Festive Standards, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Horsemen with Festive Standards
This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, provides a fascinating window into the ce...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Depiction of Bear’s Teeth at the Missouri River - Gateway to the Rockies, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Scenic Depiction of Bear’s Teeth at the Missouri River - Gateway to the Rockies
This lithograph captures the dramatic landscape of Bear’s Teeth, a striking rock formation along th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hart of Oak Horse Portrait Painting, c.1870
Located in Savannah, GA
A portrait of a race horse with title “Hart of Oak,” circa 1870.
English, though possibly of German derby pedigree as subtitles look to be German. The word “gehörig”
(belonging to) is legible. Painting restored...
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Other Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Hemp, Flax, and Horehound, Calwer, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Hemp, Flax, and Horehound, Calwer, 1854
This vibrant botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1854...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pair of 19th Century John Gould, H. C. Richter Hand-Colored Bird Lithographs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a office or study with this set of antique lithographs. Hand painted in England circa 1850 by Gould and Richter, each print features exotic ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Original Antique Map of Ireland- Kerry. C.1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Kerry
Steel engraving
Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard
Published by How and Parsons, C.1840
Unframed.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Magnificent Jousting Tournament Print with Handcoloured Knights and Horses, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Magnificent Jousting Tournament Print with Hand-Coloured Knights and Horses, 19th c.
This striking original hand-coloured print, likely created in the mid-19th century, captures t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Nun of the Order of Feuillantines, a Catholic Congregation, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Religieuse Feuillantine'.
Print of a Nun of the order of Feuillantines, Congregation of Our Lady of the Feuillants, Cistercian. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'.
The Feuillants were a Catholic congregation originating in the 1570s as a reform group within the Cistercians in its namesake Les Feuillants Abbey in France, which declared itself an independent order. In 1630 it separated into a French branch (the Congregation of Our Lady of the Feuillants) and an Italian branch...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Tournament and Plate Armor
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Tournament and Plate Armor
Description: This finely detailed hand-coloured lithograph showcases two magnificent examples of ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval Horse Saddles and Stirrups, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval Horse Saddles and Stirrups
This detailed and beautifully hand-coloured lithograph depicts ornately decorated saddles, stirrups, and e...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Chinese Cultural Figures in 1844 Wahlen Lithographs of Dress and Traditions
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Chinese Cultural Figures in 1844 Wahlen Lithographs of Dress and Traditions"
These colorful lithographs represent a variety of Chinese cultural figures, including a noblewom...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Dwarf Crimson Nasturtium ("Tom Thumb"): Hand-Colored Lithograph from 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph features *Tropaeolum majus atrosanguineum nanum*, commonly known in English as the Dwarf Crimson Nasturtium or "Tom Thumb" Nasturtium. It is a beautiful hand-colored ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Catapults and Siege Engines
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Catapults and Siege Engines
Description: This finely hand-coloured lithograph features two intricately designed 'medieval ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Crossbow, Arrows, and Bows
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Crossbow, Arrows, and Bows
Description: This beautifully hand-coloured lithograph features an array of Medieval weaponry, meticulo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Knights in Aftermath of a Broken Lance Duel, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Knights in Aftermath of a Broken Lance Duel
This original, hand-coloured lithograph from 1842 provides a rare, intimate perspective on the d...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Litho of Knights in Jousting Armor on Caparisoned Horses, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knights in Jousting Armor on Caparisoned Horses
Description: This hand-colored lithograph vividly portrays two knights clad in full jousting armor, each mounted on elabora...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Apostoline - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of an Apostoline Nun
Located in Langweer, NL
Apostoline - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of an Apostoline Nun
This 1862 hand-colored lithograph features an Apostoline, or Apostoline nun, clad in a simple dark blue habit with ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
English Oil on Canvas With Horse In Stable, Circa 1866
Located in Charleston, SC
English oil on canvas painting of horse in stable with the gilt & burl frame. Signed & Dated "J. Brown Coventry 1866"
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Gold Leaf
19th-Century Lithograph Compilation of Medieval Polearms and Weapons
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph Compilation of Medieval Polearms and Weapons
Description: This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph compilation features a striking arr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Algiers, Algeria
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Alger'. This map shows the region of Algiers, Algeria. With a small inset map of the region of Algiers and a decorative vignette with a harbor view. Originates fr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Jousting Gentlemen in Vibrant Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Jousting Gentlemen in Vibrant Attire
This exquisite original hand-coloured lithograph, dating from 1842, presents a vivid and engaging scene of t...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Comet Orchid (Darwin's Orchid): Hand-Colored Lithograph by Louis van Houtte 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored lithograph features *Angraecum sesquipedale*, commonly known as the Comet Orchid or Darwin’s Orchid, and is part of Louis van Houtte’s *Flore des Serres et des Jard...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
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