Sheet Metal Prints

This rooster printing is a work signed by French designer Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970.

Set of etchings of views of a Greek ceremonial klismos chair. In his fifties, G.B. Piranesi was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Ita...

An intriguing cubistic construction created in 1968 by Jan Slothouber and William Graatsma. The lithograph measures 70 x 70 cm. After an architectural training Jan Slothouber (...

This ram printing is a work signed by French designer Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970.

Italian Copper plate engraving of a famous classical statue of two men wrestling, plate XXIX from the Roman publication of 1704, Raccolta di stat...

This is a lithograph by Ernest Trova of Mickey Mouse and the World. Trova was born in 1927 and Mickey Mouse was created in 1928. He and Mickey grew up together. This a tribute of sor...

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate III" This 19th-century ornithological print, part of a scientific collection, features an array of land birds from the...

Jimmy Ernst (American/German, 1920–1984) Plate V, 1970 Hand-signed silkscreen on paper Executed in 1970. Ernst was an Abstract-Surrealist painter and second-generation member ...

Napoleonic Architectural Engravings Set, Baltard Paris Monuments Plates, 1803 This striking set of eight early 19th-century architectural engravings originates from the rare French publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés, created by architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803 during the early Napoleonic period. Baltard’s monumental publication was dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte and aimed to systematically document the architectural treasures of Paris and its surrounding monuments through precise measurement, architectural drawing, and finely executed copperplate engravings. Today the work is regarded as one of the earliest comprehensive visual surveys of Parisian architecture produced during the Napoleonic era. The present group forms a visually balanced and highly decorative set illustrating several aspects of classical and Renaissance architecture. The engravings include façade elevations, architectural plans, ornamental studies, sculptural fragments, and atmospheric architectural views. Together they present a remarkable overview of architectural design, structural composition, and decorative detail typical of the scholarly architectural publications produced in France at the beginning of the nineteenth century. One of the most notable plates in the group shows the measured plan of the Château d’Écouen, one of the most important Renaissance châteaux in France. Built in the sixteenth century for the powerful Montmorency family, the château later became an important national monument and today houses the Musée National de la Renaissance. The engraved plan carefully illustrates the château’s symmetrical layout around its central courtyard together with the surrounding terraces, landscaped grounds, and tree-lined avenues. Other plates depict grand classical façades, monumental arches, richly carved capitals, sculptural ornaments, and picturesque architectural views set within wooded landscapes. Baltard’s engravings are admired for their combination of architectural precision and refined artistic engraving. Crisp linework defines the structural forms, while delicate shading creates depth in the sculptural and landscape elements. Architectural engravings from Paris et ses Monuments have become increasingly desirable among collectors, architects, and interior designers. Their refined balance between scholarly architectural documentation and decorative visual appeal makes them particularly suitable for elegant interiors such as libraries, studies, galleries, or sophisticated European-style homes. Displayed together as a gallery wall, the engravings create a striking architectural ensemble reflecting the intellectual spirit and artistic ambition of the Napoleonic period. The original antique engravings are offered unframed, giving flexibility to select frames that best suit the intended interior. Condition report: Very good condition for early nineteenth-century engravings. Printed on laid paper with wide margins. Light age toning and occasional small spots consistent with age. The engraved impressions remain sharp and clear. Framing tips: These engravings display beautifully as a coordinated wall set. Dark walnut or black frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats create a refined museum-style presentation. For a more contemporary interior, thin black gallery frames with wide mats highlight the elegant linework and architectural detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Keywords: napoleonic architectural engravings, baltard paris monuments 1803, antique french architecture prints...

Antique Dragonfly Prints, Neuropteres Plates 3 & 6, Copper Engravings, ca.1800 This refined pair of antique natural history engravings depicts dragonflies and related Neuroptere...

An Original Antique Copper Plate Engraving – “Marlborough” engraved by John Greig after a drawing by John Britton, and published by John Walker in 1800 at his establishment based at ...

Solor Island View, Indonesian Harbor Engraving, French Voyage Plate c.1700 Description: This engraved view depicts the island of Solor in present-day eastern Indonesia, shown as a s...