Four Framed Architectural Prints of the Opera Garnier, Paris

A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black (17th century, with more recent matte and frame) by Pietro Bartoli. The engraving depicts the mosaic ceiling in the church of Santa Costanza outside of Rome, which was studied by the ecclesiatical archaeologist Giovanni Ciampini. The mosaic ceiling no longer exists, but is known through various depictions of the artwork, such as this engraving. The images include Christian imagery including the sacrifice of Cain and Abel and possibly Noah building the ark. The upper row of mosaics is believed to represent scenes from the New Testament, with caryatids dividing the ceiling into twelve segments. The engraving is captioned in Latin: "Opus Musiuum olim in tholo Templi, quod vulgo creditur Bacchi, nunc Sancte Constantie extra Portam Piam cariatides, et Telamones in duodecium dividant Segmenta, ubi plura autumnales ferias, et piscationis Genium demostrant, iuxta interpretionem Ciampini qui mediatatem exhibet Veterum monum." In the 17th century, the church of Santa Costanza was known as the "Temple of Bacchus," and was the site of rowdy Bacchic festivals until Pope Clement XI banned the rites in 1720. Pietro Santo...

Two French matted and framed 18th century black and white engravings inspired by Classical Antiquity. The first frame contains an engraving of a woman patting a unicorn, and a man an...

French engraving in a 19th century entitled "Le Premier Pas A La Fortune" on hand-laid paper with a decorative giltwood frame. A charming double-entendre scene of seduction. Du Bois ...

A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black. The engraving depicts various figures and scenes from the house of Titus, including angels in chariots bringing love and prosperity, boys playing childhood games, fishing, and other elements of Roman life (17th century, with more recent matte and frame). Engraving is captioned in Latin: "Pictura qua Domus Titi fornices exornabat, plures exhibens Genios in bigis, variosque puerorum ludos, et piscationem, ultra alias principales figuras." "Petrus Sancte Bartoli delin." Pietro Santo...

Pair of Paris Porcelain hand painted urns with fluted bodies, putti holding ribbons and gilded details.

Vieux Paris Porcelain lobster decorated scallop bowl centerpiece. Very beautiful and life-like lobster is enhanced by delicately hand-painted flowers...

Antique print titled 'Interiore des Opernhauses in Paris (Grand Bal Masque)'. View of the Palais Garnier or Opéra Garnier, France. Originates from 'Meye...

Antique print titled 'Serrurerie Porte du Palais de Justice, Rue de la Sainte à Paris'. Lithograph of one of the doors of the Palace of Justice in Paris. Published by Francois Delarue.

Set of four architecture prints depicting various palace facades. These prints originate from 'Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture' by ...

Antique print titled 'Culée poterne, d'un pont tourant, partie inférieure', circa 1880. Lithograph of part of the construction of a swing bridge. Published by Francois Delarue.

Antique print titled 'Bataille de Paris'. Steel engraving of the Battle of Paris (1814). This print originates from 'Album de Vingt Batailles de la Révolution et de l'Empire'. Publis...

Antique print titled 'Balkon Gattern'. Engraving in sepia tone showing the architectural elements of a balcony. Engraved by J. Spiegl.