Hans Burgkmair After Maximillian Pageant Medieval Antique Hand Colored Woodcut

An artistic yet tranquil hand colored lithograph on paper titled “Allee (Alley of Trees)” by New York artist Esteban Chavez. Hand signed in pencil on th...

Le Shoppe Too in Michigan is offering an intriguing woodcut titled De Gheyn by Leonard Baskin. Signed on the bottom right with an annotation of 4/50. Baskin was known for his portrait series of various famous artists and intellects. This specific portrait is depicting Jacob de Gheyn II, who a Dutch...

A modern woodcut titled “The Last Oratories of Virgil” (FO 105) PU 27 by Salvador Dali. From the artist's series "The Divine Comedy." This specific woodcut is from Purgatory "thee o’...

For your consideration is a beautiful, hand signed and numbered lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. In excellent vintage condition. Size is 13” H x 7” W. R...

Title: Antique French Print of Page Attire, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Page, Règne de Charles V,” offers a charming glimpse into t...

Pair hand-colored Venetian engravings after Canaletto. 18th century hand-colored Venetian engravings in period gilt frames after Canaletto (1697-1768) with view of the Grand Canal t...

This print from "Costume Di Moyen Age" (Costumes of the Middle Ages) published in Paris in 1847, depicts a scene from the medieval era. The image features a group of individuals in an indoor setting, likely a part of a noble class, given the richness of their attire and the elegant interior. A central figure in a blue cape with a red lining is in a dialogue or exchange with a person wearing a green and yellow patterned garment. They both are in the foreground and appear to be the primary subjects of this interaction. Behind them, there are other individuals who seem to be part of the scene, including a person in red robes who is possibly a clergyman, given the context and attire, which resembles ecclesiastical clothing. The background is adorned with Gothic architectural elements such as pointed arches and intricate detailing. Statues or figures are set within the architectural framework, suggesting a church or a similarly important building. The use of bright, primary colors is notable, and the attention to the detail in the clothing suggests a significant event, possibly a ceremony like a marriage, as indicated by the word "Casamiento" (meaning marriage in Spanish) at the bottom of the print. Overall, the print is rich in historical clothing...

Title: Hand-Colored Victorian Woodcut of Melbourne’s Samuel Mullens Library, 1889 Description: This hand-colored woodcut engraving, published in the *Illustrated London News* on January 19, 1889, offers a captivating glimpse into the cultural and social life of late 19th-century Melbourne. The scene illustrates the bustling interior of Samuel Mullens' Circulating Library, located on Collins Street East, a prominent hub for literature and intellectual engagement in the Victorian era. The illustration, crafted with the meticulous detail typical of wood engravings, was later hand-colored to bring the lively scene to life. It showcases a diverse group of patrons—fashionably dressed women, children, and men—exploring the library’s offerings. The women are adorned in elegant Victorian attire, complete with elaborate hats, fitted bodices, and flowing skirts, while young girls hold their cases, perhaps for borrowing books or carrying personal items. What makes this print especially significant is its representation of a key institution in Melbourne’s cultural landscape. Circulating libraries like Samuel Mullens’ were essential to the dissemination of knowledge, providing access to books and periodicals for both leisure and education. The inclusion of promotional signage, such as the advertisement for "Mordan...