1780 Brutus, Large Physiognomical Study Engraved by Robert Brichel, Portrait

Anser; Oye. Nicolas Robert (18 April 1614 – 25 March 1685) Issued in the scarce work: Diverses oyseaux dessignées et gravées d'apres le naturel. Paris, F. Pilly, (1673). Sheet: 36.5 x 24 cm. Later hand color. Nissen, IVB 787; Ronsil 2599; see Bradley Martin 1837. 17th century ornithological engraving...

Issued in the much sought after and scarce series: Abbé Lorenzo Berlèse Iconographie du genre camellia ou description et figures des camellia les plus belles et les plus rares ...

Issued in the much sought after and scarce series:   Abbé Lorenzo Berlèse   Iconographie du genre camellia ou description et figures des camellia les plus belles et les plus ra...

Fiber ales Bieure Nicolas Robert (18 April 1614 – 25 March 1685) Issued in the scarce work: Diverses oyseaux dessignées et gravées d'apres le naturel. Paris, F. Pilly, (1673). ...

Jacobus de Later 40 x 24.5 cm Copper engraving Printed by Francois Halma Georg Eberhard Rumphius (1627-1702) was a German botanist employed by the Dutch East India Company. He spent much of the second half of the 17th century in Ambon, first as a merchant but later given dispensation to dedicate his full attention to the study of the flora and fauna of the Spice Islands. Rumphius is presented in this portrait surrounded by his objects of study - the plants and shells on the table, and the animal...

Floral Bouquet engraved after Louis Tessier for "Livre de Corbeilles et Vases de Fleurs" Engraved by Jean-Jacques Avril Spring Bouquet with Ranunculus and Tulip. Measures: 36.4 x 27.7 cm "Avril l'aine, Sculp", in text, lower right; "L. Tessier, del" lower right. The six plates for "Livre de Corbeilles et Vases de Fleurs" (A Book of Baskets and Vases of Flowers) were engraved by J.J. Avril after paintings by Louis Tessier. The plates were hand colored and the coloring varies from impression to impression. This impression is a beautiful example of Tessier's eye for design, with his elegant use of space and the vivid color combinations by Avril. Despite the formality of the still life, the fun, haphazard arrangement of these fantastic flowers makes for a charming yet highly stylized image. Jean Jaacques Avril (the elder) was born in Paris in 1744 and studied architecture but became a student of engraver Jan Georges...

A lithograph titled, "Elegy ( Study )" by Robert Motherwell 1979, signed and numbered 42/98 in pencil with Motherwell's blind stamp. There were 12 artist proofs in addition to the 98...

Antique print titled 'Cardinal Beaton'. Portrait of Cardinal Beaton. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by G. Sibelius. Condition: General age-r...

This engraving showcases two striking male profiles, each rendered with remarkable detail, characteristic of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres." ...

Antique print titled 'Willem van Braam, Schout by Nacht van Holland en Westvriesland'. Portrait of Willem van Braam, standing near a canon. In the background...

Captain James Cook, depicted in a period-style coat with a cravat. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the late 18th century, combed back and ...

Title: "Villa d'Este Tivoli Rosette, Plate 21" Description: This 18th-century engraving, titled "Da frammenti Antichi nella Villa d'Este in Tivoli," portrays...