19th Century Italian Lithograph, Print Madonna with Jesus Child

Beautiful pair of antique mid 19th century engravings with original antique gilded wood frame. Both engraved by Jazet Jean Pierre Marie ( France 1788/ 1871 ca.) on different subjects. - "Louis XV at the battle of Fontenoy" on May 11, 1745 from a work by the painter Emile Jean Horace Vernet made in 1828 - "The Last Day of Pompei" from a work by the painter Frédérick-Henri Schopin...

Lovely Italian armchair in solid walnut. Characterized by armrests sculpted with swan heads. This beautiful armchair has an enveloping shape and a comfortable seat. The enveloping an...

Italian Renaissance Architectural Frieze Print with Virtus Motto, 19th Century This vibrant 19th-century chromolithograph is Plate 47 from the renowned German decorative arts series...

The Regal Partridge Italian Chicken A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph This remarkable 19th century chromolithograph features a pair of Partridge Italian chickens, a breed admired for its striking plumage, graceful build, and lively temperament. The print, titled Patrijsveer-Italianen, originates from Geïllustreerd Hoenderboek, an Illustrated Poultry Book published in 1888 by Elsevier. Compiled by Julius Volschau and adapted for Dutch readers by Dr. A. C. Oudemans Jzn., this book provided an extensive guide to poultry breeding, detailing both functional and ornamental breeds highly regarded in the 19th century. Partridge Italian chickens are a visually striking variety, displaying a rich combination of deep golden-brown, black, and chestnut hues. The rooster in this lithograph stands with an imposing posture, exhibiting its glossy black tail feathers and vibrant golden saddle feathers. The hens are equally beautiful, featuring finely patterned feathering on their backs and wings, transitioning into a warm golden-brown on their chests. This variety is not only known for its beauty but also for its excellent egg-laying abilities and hardy nature, making it a favorite among poultry breeders. This lithograph was created using chromolithography, a highly skilled 19th-century printing process that allowed for vibrant, multi-colored illustrations. The artwork is based on an original drawing by Christian Förster, a well-known animal illustrator of the time. Chromolithography involved layering multiple colors, each applied with a separate stone plate, to achieve depth, shading, and fine detail. The precision in rendering the intricate feather textures and the interplay of light and shadow in this lithograph highlights the mastery of this technique. Condition Summary The print remains in very good condition, with its colors still rich and vibrant. Some minor age-related toning and light foxing are visible along the edges, a common characteristic of lithographs from this period. The paper is stable with minimal signs of wear, making it a valuable collectible for antique poultry print...