Paper Prints

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity – Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents two theatrical interpretations of religio...

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835 This elegant set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian scientific publicat...

Title: Exotic Wildflower with Butterflies – Rare Botanical Engraving by Meerburgh, 1775 Description: This exquisite hand-colored botanical print, marked Tab. X, comes from the 1775 ...

"Heritage Blossoms: A Victorian Botanical Selection" Description: Unveiling "Heritage Blossoms: A Victorian Botanical Selection" a trio of original antique prints from the esteemed ...

Stunning vintage colored geometric modern woodblock by well noted Japanese artist, Hideo Hagiwara c1958. Hagiwara (1913-2007) was the foremost living woodblock print artist in Japa...

A set of three hand-colored etchings by Austrian artist and etchmaker Josef Eidenberger (1899–1991). Each etching depicts a iconic structure of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, specifically the Wren Building, the Governor's Palace, and Carter's Grove Plantation. The Wren Building, located at the College of William & Mary, is the oldest college building in continuous use in the U.S, and is depicted with a red brick façade, elegant windows, a large tree, spring foliage, and two figures in colonial dress...

Title: Collection of 10 Original Antique Tropical Fern Lithographs by E.J. Lowe, 1856 Description: An elegant collection of ten original hand-colored botanical lithographs depicting a remarkable diversity of tropical fern species from the celebrated botanical publications of Edward Joseph Lowe. Produced in London in 1856, these finely executed plates capture the graceful forms, intricate venation and distinctive reproductive structures that made ferns one of the greatest botanical fascinations of the Victorian era. The collection includes the following species, identified by their historical Latin names and corresponding English descriptive names: Polypodium latipes – Broad-Stalked Polypody Fern Polypodium karwinskianum – Karwinski's Polypody Fern Polypodium scolopendroides – Hart's-Tongue-Like Polypody Fern Polypodium simplex – Simple Polypody Fern Polypodium peltideum – Shield-Leaved Polypody Fern Polypodium spectabile (Pinna) – Showy Polypody Fern Polypodium terminale – Terminal Polypody Fern Polypodium palustre – Marsh Polypody Fern Polypodium concinnum – Elegant Polypody Fern Polypodium longissimum – Long-Leaved Polypody Fern Polypodium refractum – Bent or Recurved Polypody Fern The scientific names shown beneath the plates reflect the nineteenth-century botanical classification used by Edward Joseph Lowe. While many of these species have since been reassigned to other genera, the historical nomenclature remains an important part of the original publication. Several of the English names are descriptive translations, as no universally accepted common names exist today. Edward Joseph Lowe was one of the most influential British botanists of the Victorian period and a leading authority on ferns during the famous "Pteridomania" movement, when the cultivation and collection of ferns became immensely popular throughout Britain and Europe. His beautifully illustrated works successfully combined scientific accuracy with exceptional decorative quality and remain among the finest botanical publications of the nineteenth century. This collection presents an outstanding variety of fern forms, from broad pinnate fronds and finely divided foliage to deeply lobed and shield-shaped leaves. Displayed together, the ten prints form a harmonious botanical ensemble that is equally suited to a period interior, contemporary home or professional collection. Maker: Edward Joseph Lowe Place of publication: London Date: 1856 Technique: Original hand-colored lithographs Subject: Tropical ferns and botanical natural history Number of prints: 10 Condition: Good overall antique condition with age-appropriate toning, occasional foxing or small stains, and minor edge wear consistent with age and use. Some sheets retain small binding remnants or marginal irregularities from the original volume. Please study the images carefully. The prints are original antique lithographs, not reproductions. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The pieces are sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Keywords: Edward Joseph Lowe, antique fern prints...

Hawaiian Islands – Three Pacific Exploration Engravings, Paris 1836 This rare matching set of three engravings depicting scenes from the Hawaiian Islands (Îles Hawaï) was published ...

Title: "Great St. Bernard and St. Gotthard Passes: Alpine Routes of Switzerland, 1805" Description This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving vividly depicts two iconic Alpine p...

Title: Antique Costume Print – Indian Chief, Exotic Dress & Arms, 1749 Description: A striking and highly decorative antique costume engraving depicting an Indian chief in cerem...

Lovely image by Mabel Lucie Attwell Lithograph. Originally a plate from "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie Published circa 1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the a...

Celtic Manuscript Illumination Print by H. Dolmetsch, Germany ca. 1887 This richly detailed chromolithograph of Celtic manuscript art was created by German artist and designer Herma...

Antique map titled Hungary. Includes decorative vignettes titled Hungarian Peasants, Pesth and the Fortress of Buda, on the Danube and Hungarian Nobles. Originates from 'The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin'. Published; John Tallis London, New York, Edinburgh & Dublin. 1851. Drawn and Engraved by J. Rapkin. Artists and Engravers: John Tallis (1817-1876) was a British map publisher. Born in the Midlands, Tallis came to London in the 1840s. Tallis began his London career with a series of remarkable London street views. He began a partnership with a Frederick Tallis, possibly his brother, but their collaboration ended in 1849. For the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tallis published the Illustrated World Atlas, one of the last series of decorative world maps ever produced. The maps were engraved by John Rapkin, a skilled artisan. The maps were later reissued by the London Printing & Publishing Company, who left the Tallis imprint intact, thus ensuring his enduring fame. In 1858, he began publication of the popular Illustrated News of the World...

Victorian Conservative Statesman Reading – Vanity Fair No. 64, 1870 Description: Published October 1, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature depicts a Conservative statesman reading a do...

Newly framed self portrait intaglio etching by Cuban artist Jose Manuel Fors.

Set of Two Original Antique Engravings of Peru by C.T. Middleton, 1778 Description: A decorative matching set of two original antique copperplate engravings illustrating traditional...

Victorian Cabinet Minister – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 6, 1869 Description: This early Vanity Fair chromolithograph was published on March 13, 1869. The sitter is portrayed leaning ...

Striking large-scale vintage French fashion poster titled “Paris – Prêt-à-Porter Féminin,” created by the renowned poster artist Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz, professionally known as ...

A beautiful collection of 1901 chromolithographic prints from the work of equestrian and sporting artist Cecil Aldin (1870-1935). Includes 3 scenes from the The Fallowfield Hunt Re...

Antique bird print titled 'Lagopus Lagopus'. Old bird print depicting the Willow Ptarmigan. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von ...

18th Century Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition c1745 This finely engraved anatomical plate presents two standing skeleton figures shown from frontal...

Extra-large art print of a Japanese "KAGA" vase. Printed by hand on engraving paper with an antique star press. Completely hand-coloured by our skille...

Antique print titled 'Der Moderne Kleidermacher XII'. German fashion print, published circa 1900. Four men showing various outfits (incl. long jackets/coats), all wearing hats.

Wonderful image of Hebe Fine steel engraving. Published by Fisher. Dated 1833 Unframed.

Antique map titled 'France'. Original antique map of France. With inset maps of France in provinces, part of the Riviera and Corsica. This map or...

Title: 1897 Antique Botanical Prints – Polyanthus, Auricula, and Primroses This collection of four original botanical prints from 1897 hi...

Beautiful image by Greuze Photogravure On good quality wove paper Published by Hutchinson & Co. , London. 1912 The measurement is the paper size Unframed

Wonderful image by E.J Detmold Tipped in plate. On paper Lithograph. Published C.1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual printed image.

Victorian Political Satire – Vanity Fair Statesmen, Jesuit Theme, 1870 Description: This Vanity Fair print from August 13, 1870, carries stronger narrative content, referencing cont...

Original Antique Print of Archaeological Excavations by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique copper engraving depicting archaeological excavations and newly uncovered ancient architect...

Old print of decorative art in the Renaissance period. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art ol...

Indian Architectural Ornament – Mughal Floral and Geometric Motifs, Plate XVI This striking 19th-century chromolithograph from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, Plate XVI, showcases a curate...

Antique print titled 'S. A. R. Madame, Duchesse D'Angoulême'. Lithograph of Marie-Thérèse Charlotte of France, eldest child of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. This print originates f...

Small and rare unframed woodcut , lithograph , screenprint and collage by the State of Roy Lichtenstain , two paintings ; green lamp 1984 . Introducing an exquisite piece of artistry...

Antique print titled 'The Judgment of Paris'. Original antique print on chine collé made after a painting by F. Boucher. This print originate...

A wonderful lithograph print by famed Japanese American artist Masami Teraoka titled "McDonald's Hamburgers Invading Japan/Geisha and Tattooed Woman" from his series McDonald's Hambu...

Pair of early 19th century engravings by Giovanni Tognolli and Domenico Marchetti after sculptures by Antonia Canova. Excellent quality. Mounted on board and in mats. Unframed. 26" ...

Victorian Moral Reformer – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 69, 1870 Published November 12, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature portrays a statesman associated with moral reform, subtitled “...

Antique portrait titled 'William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor of England'. Portrait of William Warham. William Warham was t...

TITLE: Set of Three French Carriage & Coachbuilding Engravings, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Set of three original antique 18th-century copper engravings illustrating French carriage design, c...

Great image of a Reed Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original hand...

TITLE: French Garden & Hunting Carriage Designs, Diderot Encyclopédie, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Original antique 18th-century copper engraving illustrating elegant French garden, pleas...

Antique botany print titled 'Linum Catharticum'. Hand colored engraving of Linum Catharticum, also known as purging flax, or fairy flax. This print originates from 'Flora Londinensis...

Antique print titled 'Jardin Hollandois (..)'. Copper engraving showing several elements of a Dutch garden design. This print originates from 'Jardins Ang...

Set of four Selby duck engravings. Original engravings from Selby’s British Ornithology illustrations of “Water Birds” by Prideaux John Selby, English ornithologist, botanist and ill...

Josef Albers abstract lithograph from formulation and articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, and Ives Sillman Inc., New Haven, circa 1972. This work is from portf...

Wonderful set of 8 flower fairy prints Lovely bright colors After the artwork by Cicely Mary Barker Published by Blackie & Son Unframed. The measurement given is the paper s...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

"Papillions" by Eugene Allain Seguy in hand painted faux tortoiseshell frames by our sister company, "The Fabulous Things". These butterlies are later giclee editions from the pocho...

Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check Kumi Sugaï “Festival A” — limited edition silkscreen, signed & numbered, 1970s A striking ...

Title: Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings – Bertuch, c.1800 A striking set of two original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting large hawk moths or sphinx m...

Vintage Richard Anuszkiewicz lithograph, 1970: Title: "Yellow Reversed". Off-set lithograph in colors. Size: 11.25 x 16.75 inches. Center fold-line as originally issued; Very goo...

Renaissance Stair Hall with Armored Knight Figure, c.1900 Original color plate from the renowned Collection Henry d'Allemagne, depicting Galerie Renaissance (Escalier conduisant au ...

🎨 Vintage Offset Lithograph by Ivan Kliun: Russian Avant-Garde Exhibition Memorabilia Step into the world of Russian Avant-Garde art with this stunning offset lithograph, created i...

This is a digitally remastered print of a Banana Palm referenced from a French print dating to circa 1843 Prints of this style were originally printed in black and white and then ...

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph from Plate L of L'Ornement Polychrome by Albert Racinet presents a cap...

Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check “Ryokufu (Green Breeze) — Zen Garden Tsukubai Woodblock Print by Masao Ido, 1991” A serene...

Collection of nine 18th Century tropical botanical engravings by Georg Dionysius Ehret. Hand coloured prints depicting local flora of Barbados. Each is dedicated to a prominent perso...

Antique Engravings of Reptiles, Fish, and Insects, Tab. V & VI, circa 1800 This fine double natural history engraving, titled “Tab. V” and “Tab. VI,” presents an engaging selection ...

Pair of 19th century neoclassic steel engraving prints. Professionally matted and framed.