Paper Prints

Antique lithograph titled 'Bewohner von Iava. Ein Leibgardist. Der Vorfechter'. Original antique print of inhabitants of Java, Indonesia. This print shows a life guard...

Two beautiful views on one sheet. Published in a Dutch edition of Salmon 's description of the world 'Tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren', a series of descriptions of countries an...

Antique map titled 'Darbyshire'. Original antique map of the country of Derbyshire, England. Engraved by Robert Morden. Sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham and John Churchill...

IVter Stamm – Kalmyk, Mongolic Woman and Japanese c.1816 This antique print depicts three figures identified as a Kalmyk man, a Mongolic woman, and a Japanese man. The Kalmyk figure...

Antique map titled 'Warwicum, Northhamtonia, Huntingdonia, Cantabrigia, Suffolcia, Oxonium, Buckinghamia, Befordia, Harfordia, Essexia, Berceria, Middlesexia, Southhatonia, Surria, Catiu & Southsexia'. Old map of south east England. Includes London, Salisbury, Oxford, Cambridge, Leicester and Norwich and the Isle of Wight. Originates from the 1633 German edition of the Mercator-Hondius Atlas Major, published by Henricus Hondius and Jan Jansson under the title: 'Atlas: das ist Abbildung der gantzen Welt, mit allen darin begriffenen Laendern und Provintzen: sonderlich von Teutschland, Franckreich, Niderland, Ost und West Indien: mit Beschreibung der selben.' Artists and engravers: Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594) originally a student of philosophy was one of the most renowned cosmographers and geographers of the 16th century, as well as an accomplished scientific instrument maker. He is most famous for introducing Mercators Projection, a system which allowed navigators to plot the same constant compass bearing on a flat map.

Antique print titled 'Hètérobranche Harmont - Malaptérure Electrique'. This print depicts the heterobranchus bidorsalis (the African catfish or eel-like fattyfin catfish) and malapte...

The image is an engraving of the Panthéon in Paris, created by Auguste Bry (1805–1880) and Philippe Benoist (1813–). The Panthéon originally served as a church dedicated to St. Gen...

One of six hands watercolored and press printed botanical print. Each print is entirely printed and colored in Italy by our master craftsmen. The complete set can be viewed on our pa...

Antique map titled 'India X'. Old map of the the northeast region of India, including part of Himalayas and China. Great detail of landforms, rivers and water bodies, cities, towns...

A rare and beautifully printed pair of facsimile plates from the Pomar Codex, the celebrated late-16th-century natural history manuscript commissioned for Philip II of Spain and now ...

Antique map titled 'Argentoratensis agri descriptio'. Original antique map of the Rhine, both south and north of Strasbourg, based on Daniel Specklin's three-sheet map of the Elz...

Original antique hand-colored engraving of the Norway Lemming, originating from "Die Säugethiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen," which translates to "The Mammals...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt. Fine steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London. circa 1840 Unframed.

Antique print titled 'Karel de Stoute'. Original print of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy from 1467 to 1477. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter Langendi...

Antique costume print titled 'Dame Japonaise'. Original antique print of a Japanese lady. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous ...

The engraving features side-by-side portraits of a woman and a man from Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, famous for its monumental statues known as moai. The left side depi...

Antique print titled 'Washing Day'. This print depicts a child playing with her dolls, doing the laundry. Created by Willy Schermelé, a Dutch illustrator for women and children. Prin...

Antique print China titled 'Jamcefu'. View of the walled city of Yangzhou, with boat moored on canal at centre foreground. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's w...

Antique print titled 'Dood des ouden en des jongen Konings'. This print depicts the murder of Kings in Cambodia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn...

Turkey in Asia – Antique Map by W\.G. Blackie, 1859, with Inset of Assyrian Ruins This finely detailed antique map titled Turkey in Asia is an original engraving from W\.G. Blackie’...

Antique print titled 'Von ihm wird Pegasus mit Sporn und Hand geritten (..)'. Original old print of the Marquess of Newcastle riding on Pegasus before an assembly of the Greek Gods a...

These are beautifully detailed botanical illustrations from the second volume of "Les Plantes A Feuillage Colore," published in Paris in 1880, with J. Rothschild as the editor. 1. T...

Antique map titled ?Frisia Occidentalis?. Original antique map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a fascinating inset of ancient Friesland with a peacock and myt...

Antique print titled 'Jardin du Tillet'. Copper engraving showing the garden of Hôtel du Tillet de la Bussière. Hôtel du Tillet de la Bussière is a historic hôtel particulier in ...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae XI'. Based on the interpretations of Solinus and Munster, this Ptolemaic map covers the region roughly of Thailand and Malaysia. An oddly shaped (Mal...

Greenland and California as an Island – Antique Northern Hemisphere Map, ca.1750 Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Noord Pool na de alderlaatste ontdekking int licht gebracht ...

Lot of 5 col. aquatints, by Mathew DUBOURG after various artists. These original antique prints were drawn (designated by "Del.", short for delineavit, Latin for "he/she drew it") by J.H. Clark and were published and sold on May 1st, 1813. Edw. Orme Bend Street London" refers to Edward Orme, a publisher based on Bond Street in London, known for producing and selling high-quality prints during the early 19th century. The term "Sculp", short for "sculpsit," indicates the engraver, in this case, M. Dubourg, who would have been responsible for engraving the images onto a surface for printing. These details highlight that the prints are of English origin and were produced by notable figures in the London art scene at the time. Edward Orme's establishment was a significant purveyor of prints, and such detailed works would have been collected by those with an interest in art, culture, and the wider world. This date places the prints in the early 19th century, a period rich in exploration and documentation of various cultures around the world through art. These prints would have served as a way for people to see and learn about activities and practices from different parts of the world that they might never have the chance to witness in person. The detailed and colored nature of the prints suggests that they were likely intended for an audience with an interest in the exotic and the educational. Description: This collection of five prints offers a vivid tableau of hunting and gathering practices from various corners of the globe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Each print captures a moment of interaction between humans and nature, showcasing the diverse methods and environments in which these activities took place. 1. "Finland Bear Hunting...

This is an engraving,black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in France in the 19th Century. With the collection stamp.

Antique print titled 'Jonques Chinoises'. Original antique print of Chinese junks (ships). This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de to...

A beautiful hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, which was based on the earlier works of George Edwards. The text on this image is in German, Latin, a...

Old print of a peasant of upper Carniola, Slovenia. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by William Ellis.

Original antique print of mouse species / mice and other rodents. This engraved print originates from a very rare unknown Dutch work. The plates are similar to the plates in the famous German work: ‘Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch, published 1790-1830 in Weimar. This could be Dutch edition of this work (no references found), or a work that used the Bertuch plates. Published circa 1820. This engraving described in more detail: The print features six illustrations of various rodent-like animals. They are not all mice; they represent a range of rodent species, which can be inferred from their different physical characteristics: 1. The largest animal at the top left looks like a type of pika or a chinchilla due to its rounded ears and body shape. 2. The second illustration on the top right is a curled-up animal, which might be a dormouse based on its compact body and fur texture. 3. The animal at the center-right with prominent ears and elongated body could be a type of rat or a gerbil. 4. The creature in the middle left with large hind legs and long ears appears to be a jerboa, which is known for its distinctive jumping movement. 5. The bottom left animal resembles a vole...

The antique bird print titled 'Rectes Leucorhynchus' showcases the White-billed Wood-Shrike. Originating from John Gould's significant work, 'Birds of New Guinea and the adjacent Papuan Islands,' this print is dated between 1875 and 1888. John Gould, a prominent figure in ornithology, meticulously depicted the White-billed Wood-Shrike in this print, displaying its unique features and characteristics. His comprehensive study and documentation of avian species, especially those from New Guinea and the surrounding Papuan Islands, are renowned for their accuracy and detail. Gould's contributions to ornithological illustration are highly regarded, and his work remains a valuable resource for researchers, enthusiasts, and scholars in the field of natural history. This antique print of the White-billed Wood-Shrike stands as a testament to Gould's dedication to accurately portraying and cataloging avian species from this region during the late 19th century. Artists and Engravers: John Gould (1804 - 1881) was an English ornithologist and bird artist. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates that he produced with the assistance of his wife, Elizabeth Gould...

This original print is Johann Georg Wille's copper engraving of a Sappeur of the Swiss Guard from 1779. Wille was a notable artist and engraver known for his portraits and engravings during the 18th century. The piece depicts a half-length portrait of a soldier in the uniform of the Swiss Guard, likely in service in Italy, perhaps even in Rome, given the connection of the Swiss Guard with the Vatican. The soldier is portrayed as a sapper or pioneer, carrying out specialized military tasks. The dimensions of the paper and the technique used (copper engraving on paper) give a sense of the physical aspects of the artwork. The condition report indicates some minor damage but an overall good state, with some restoration work done. It's fascinating how historical artworks like this engraving can provide insights into military attire, cultural connections, and artistic techniques of the time. More details: Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris): "Sapeur des gardes suisses" Portrait of a man wearing a feather-trimmed fur hat and a sash worn over his uniform, breast piece with profile to the left, 1779. Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessine et gravé par Wille Graveur du Roi". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "SAPEUR DES GARDES SUISSES ...". Keywords: Soldier; Uniform; Man; Soldier portrait...

Description: Antique print titled 'Habillemens des Femmes du Kamtchatka'. Copper engraving of Kamchadal women. This print originates from volume 19 of 'Histoire generale des voyages (..)' by Antoine Francois Prevost d'Exile. Artists and Engravers: Published by Panckoucke. The Kamchadals inhabit Kamchatka, Russia. The name "Kamchadal" was applied to the descendants of the local Siberians and aboriginal peoples (the Itelmens, Ainu, Koryaks and Chuvans) who assimilated with the Russians. The descendants of the mixed-blood Russian settlers in 18th-19th century are called Kamchadals these days. The Kamchadals speak Russian with a touch of local dialects of the aboriginal languages of Kamchatka. The Kamchadals engage in fur trading...

Antique map titled 'Regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudicae Status consistens in Sabaudiae ac Montisferrati Ducatus, Pedemontii Principatum (..). This map originates from 'Atlas Minor Sive Ge...

Zoological didactic plate n. 21 lithograph on cardboard made in 1912 depicting water predators. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good conditi...

Untitled print of various fish species from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

This extraordinary set of 61 prints on 34 separate sheets of rag paper by Maurice L'Hoir were made in connection with the 1945 publication of Lysistrata, the Classic Greek poem that offers a licentious take on the war between the sexes. Each of the prints is a woodcut that was inked by hand in a brilliant palette of deep red, mossy green, deep black and warm fleshy tones by the artist Each of these images were created for the book, only 33 copies of which were made. However, this set is independent of the book and therefore each print is unbound and easy to frame. The Greek poem famously describes the determination of Greek women to refuse all sex with men until they agreed to stop fighting. L'Hoir was famed for his book illustrations during the Art Deco period; he also designed a poster for Moulin Rouge in the 1920s. (The Lysistrata book is also available, separate from this set of prints.).

Antique map titled 'Typus Totius Orbis Terraquei Geographice Delineatus, Et Ad Usum Globo Materiali Superinducendus'. Beautiful example of Scherer's map of the World, configured in 12 globe gores. California is shown as an island. Fascinating Northwest Passage...

The image depicts two medieval peasants, as indicated by the caption "Paysans," which is French for "Peasants". The figure on the left is wearing a simple tunic with leggings and a...

Antique print titled 'Paleis en Tuynen van Cha-Sousa Prins van Ragi Mohol - Grondtekening der Stad Mongheer‘. This print depicts the palace and gardens of Shah Shuja, Prince of Rajma...

Antique print titled 'Trappiste'. Print of a Trappist Monk reading a Bible. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Ab...

Import of Art into the US should be exempt from all U.S. import tariffs but please check. Shufu Miyamoto (Japanese, b. 1950) – Water Weeds at Hiroshima, 1984 Artist’s Proof (A.P.) ...

Antique print titled 'Billbergia Rohaniana'. Original antique print of a Billbergia plant species.This print originates from volume 2 of 'Tuinbouw-flora van Nederland en zijne overze...

Antique bird print titled 'Aquila di coda Bianca d'America - Aquila cauda Alba Americana Edw'. Beautiful copper engraving of the white-tailed eagle. This print originates from 'Stori...

Antique map Tasmania titled 'Kaart van Diemens Land'. Coastal views and a map of van Diemens Land (Tasmania). Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld ...

Antique print titled 'Europaische Turkey - Turquie D'Europe - European Turkey'. Chromolithograph of European Turkish costumes. This print originates f...

A fine pair of antique Japanese Woodblock Prints attributed to Keisai Eisen (1790-1848), original and presented in gilded bamboo wood frames. About the a...

This original antique engraving displays three different mammalian species: 1. **Mephitis mephitis** - Commonly known as the striped skunk. Characterized by its prominent striped fu...

Engraving of Jesús Nazareno by Juan Antonio Salvador Carmona, dedicated to the Duke of Medina Celi, circa 1780–1795 A powerful and finely executed late 18th-century devotional engra...

Antique map titled 'Hungary and Transilvania'. Original antique map of Hungary and Transylvania (modern day Romania), centered on Budapest. Artists and ...

Antique print titled 'Stowe - L'Arc Corinthien - Obelisque du Général Wolfe (..)'. Copper engraving showing several elements of Stowe Park, Buckingha...

Set of 2 antique prints of apples. It shows the Gravenstein Apple and Alexander Apple. These prints originate from 'Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London' published cir...

Christo, 42,390 Cubic feet Empaquetage, Minneapolis, Monuments, 1968 Christo (Christo Javatscheff, 1933-2020) Offset on cardboard. 54 x 70cm. Titled lower left in print. Signed and n...

Antique print titled 'Bain de Cesar (..)'. Copper engraving showing a garden design. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rouge. Artists and...

Antique print titled 'Diverses Sortes de Barques - Barque du Dragon'. View of Chinese vessels. The top view depicts various types of Chinese barque, including a small vessel at centre that is topped with a high canopy with a shrine on its roof and a pair of large flags...

This dynamic limited edition signed stone lithograph by the Italian artist Massimo Campigli is from 1961 and is an edition of 34/100. Signed in the right hand corner and edition mark...

Archival giclée prints from the much celebrated "Nature-Printed British Seaweeds" collection of colored plates and descriptions by W. G. Johnstone & A. Croall, 1859. Subtitled, "...

This striking large-scale graphic work belongs to József Kádár’s mature Paris period, when the artist further developed the visual language he described as “spatial geometry” with cl...