German Prints

All by Basilius Besler { 1561-1629] Besler was an apothecary and botanist and managed the gardens of Bishop Johann Conrad of Eichstatt, Germany. Besler created 'Hortus Eystettensis a...

Chinese Peacock-Pheasant – Hand-Colored Bird Engraving by Edwards & Seligmann, c.1750–1776 This fine hand-colored engraving depicts the Chinese Peacock-Pheasant (Phasianus alis et caudâ oculatis), an exotic species admired in Europe for its ornate plumage. The bird is shown perched gracefully on a flowering branch, its feathers marked with striking blue and green eye-like spots. Decorative peonies frame the composition, enhancing the print’s ornamental character. The engraving bears multilingual titles: “Der chinesische Phasanenpfau” (German), “Le Paon-Phaisan de la Chine” (French), and the Latin classification Phasianus, alis et caudâ, oculatis. At the lower left, the note G. Edwards ad viv. delin. credits the original life drawing...

A cottagecore vintage pull-down wallchart illustrating the job of a baker (view into a backery of the 1970s). The artist is D.Lordey, published by the Lehrmittelanstalt Koester &...

Antique Fruit Prints – Pears, Strawberry, Apple with Insects, c.1840s–1850s A charming set of five original hand-colored lithographs depicting a ...

Title: Erie Canal Near Little Falls, New York – Antique American Landscape Print, 1850 This evocative nineteenth-century engraving depicts a picturesque stretch of the Erie Canal ne...

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...

Antique Hand-Colored Print of Turkish Costumes Plate XII, circa 1800 This elegant antique print, titled Trachten XII, Costumes XII, Garments XII, Vestimenti XII, presents four finel...

Antique Greek Lekythos with Classical Figures Color Lithograph, 1883 Original antique color lithograph depicting three ancient Greek lekythoi decorated...

The countrystyle vintage pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart depicts Pisum Sativum, pea. Published by Lehrmittelverlag Hagemann, Duesseldorf. Colorful print on paper reinforced w...

Folio of Jean Cocteau seriegraphs of "Drawings, Lithographs, Affiches" published by Worpswede in Germany in 1982. Twelve color and black/white seriegraphs created by Jean Cocteau...

Baroque Dressage Horse Training Scene, Georg Simon Winter, Hand Colored 1678 This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts an advanced dressage exercise from one of the m...

Pair of hand colored engravings of the Royal Palace and Brussels Park by Balthasar Friedrich Leizelt (also spelled Leizel, active 1750–1800) a German artist and copperplate engraver working from Augsburg. These are beautiful and evocative renderings of architecture, open space and perspective. 1- Place Royal A Bruxelles 2- Vue Du Parc A Bruxelles 22 inches wide 18 high Leizelt produced a series of European and American scenic views at a time when pictures of foreign countries and people were popular and designed for use in optical viewers. As is normal for these prints the series title is a mirror image because optical viewers made use of mirrors which reversed the image. The Age of Enlightenment sparked a great interest in science, so that optical toys...

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm II, King of Prussia, circa 1810–1825 This finely executed antique print presents a distinguished profile portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm II (1744–1797), ...

Antique Chromolithograph of Naples and Mount Vesuvius with Bay Scene, ca. 1890 This luminous chromolithograph, titled “Neapel und der Vesuv” (Naples and Vesuvius), dates to around 1...

Mammals Print: Bears, Fox, Otter & Skunk – Antique Hand-Coloured 1867 This beautiful antique print presents a detailed study of various mammals including bears, foxes, otters, and o...

Original print of natives of America. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Published, circa 1800.

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph: Two Knights Jousting in Vibrant Heraldic Colours This striking original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, vividly portrays a tense m...

Antique Oil Print with Black Forest Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic poaching scenery in the Bavarian forest. Two poachers are caught in...

Title: Antique Arabian Horse Lithograph “Aleppo” by August Jäger, 1846 Description: A dramatic and highly decorative antique lithograph depicting the Arabian stallion “Aleppo,” published in Stuttgart in 1846 as part of August Jäger’s renowned equestrian work Das orientalische Pferd (“The Oriental Horse”). Unlike many static equestrian portraits of the period, this composition captures the horse in an animated, spirited pose with raised forelegs, accompanied by a partially visible handler, creating a striking sense of movement and vitality. The lithograph was issued by the Stuttgart publisher G. Ebner, whose imprint appears in the lower right margin. The notation “I. Lfg. 5.” indicates this plate formed part of the fifth issue in the first installment of the series. Das orientalische Pferd is among the notable 19th-century European publications dedicated to the study and admiration of Arabian and Oriental horse breeds, reflecting the fascination these animals inspired among aristocratic breeders, military circles, and collectors throughout Europe. The Arabian horse has long been regarded as one of the world’s most refined and influential breeds. Carefully developed by Bedouin tribes for endurance, intelligence, loyalty, and speed, Arabian bloodlines later became foundational in the development of numerous modern horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred. Their elegant heads, arched necks, and proud carriage made them highly sought after during the 18th and 19th centuries. This particular composition is especially appealing for its dynamic energy and theatrical presentation. The richly adorned tack, elegant harness details, and lively posture of the horse give the image a more romantic and expressive quality than many conventional equestrian studies. The monochrome lithographic technique enhances the sculptural modeling of the horse while maintaining the refined academic style characteristic of high-quality German lithography from the period. Today, prints from Das orientalische Pferd are admired both as historical equestrian studies and as sophisticated decorative artworks. This example combines strong visual impact with timeless elegance, making it especially suitable for refined interiors and equestrian collections. This print displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, black lacquer, or lightly gilt frames paired with a wide ivory or oatmeal mat. Its dramatic equestrian subject makes it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, country houses, riding clubs, horse stables, or sophisticated gallery walls. This is an original antique print, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Keywords: Arabian horse, Aleppo, oriental horse, antique horse lithograph...

Antique Chromolithograph of Hungarian Puszta with Horses and Herdsman, ca. 1890 This dynamic chromolithograph, titled “Die Puszta,” offers a vivid depiction of traditional rural lif...

This engraving, titled "Die Fischotter" and marked as Tab.LVIII, depicts an otter in a natural setting, engaging in its typical behavior of eating a fish. This work is from Johann Da...

18th century German, a hand-colored engraving of a dressage horse and rider from Description du Manège Moderne by Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron Rais d' Eisenberg (German, ca. 1700-ca. 1770). Engraved by Bernard Picart (French, 1673-1733). Titled "Le Brillant", this dressage engraving is plate XXXIII. There is a gallery label verso. The print is matted and framed under UF-3 plexiglass, which offers the maximum amount of UV protection (approx. 97%). This print was originally part of an illustrated book Baron d'Eisenberg made describing the art of the cavaliers and depicting the different breeds of horses- The full title of the book is L'Art de Monter a Cheval: ou Description du Manége Moderne, Dans sa Perfection, published in Leipzig: Arkstée et Merkus, 1747). A set of 7 framed engravings from the same book sold at Sotheby's for $9,500 (plus tax and buyers premium). Reference: The author, a German horseman and artist, spent some of his youth at the manège of Saxe-Weimar before entering into the service of the Emperor. He then spent six years in Naples as the Master of Horse of the Viceroy before returning to Vienna where he studied under M. de Regenthal, the imperial Master of Horse. He participated in the coronation of the Emperor Charles V at Frankfurt in 1711, then spent some time in England, but was back in Germany before 1753. He probably died in Tuscany where he was Director and Master of the Horse at the Academy in Pisa. Brunet II, 957; Mennessier de la Lance I, p. 438. The Baron wrote several important and lavishly illustrated books on horses: his Description du manège moderne dans sa perfection, London 1727, and Dictionnaire des termes du manège moderne, 1747, being the best well-known. He dedicated Description du Manège Moderne to King George II and to his son, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Subscribers to the book included royalty and nobility from all over Europe. The engraver was Bernard Picart, born in Paris in 1673. He gained honors at the Academy of Paris at the age of sixteen. He was a master designer and engraver and worked in Paris and Amsterdam until his death in 1733. Dimensions: 9"h x 12"w (sight), 16.5"h x 19.25"w (frame) Condition: Good, some rippling to sheet, not examined out of frame. Provenance: Lombard Antiquarian Maps & Prints, Cape Elizabeth...

Antique print titled 'Prairie am Arkansas'. View of Native American Indians on a prairie in Arkansas. This print originates from 'Meyer's Universum', published circa 1850.

Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Januarius in Ceremonial Robes Description: This hand-colored engraving depicts a distinguished Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Janu...

Antique print titled 'Kantharos'. Color-printed large lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth depicting Greek drinking vessels and Greek Kyathos (ladle). This print originates from 'Griechische ...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Madder and Safflower, Calwer, 1854 This detailed botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1854), a...

Original Antique Woodcut of Peru and Quito from Gottfried's America, c.1655 Description: An original antique woodcut titled "Peru", published in the celebrated travel collection *Ne...

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...

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...

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 '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...

Antique print of a dog from Baffin Bay, located between Baffin Island and the west coast of Greenland. Top image shows a dog sled. This print originates from ...

Antique bird print titled 'Sylvia Nisoria & Orphaea - Sperber & Sanger- Grasmücke' . Chromolithograph of the Barred & Western Orphean Warbler . This print originates from J.A. Nauman...

Antique print titled 'Die Pferde zum Schiessen zu gewöhnen - Pour former les Chevaux à tenir ferme en tirant'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

Weston Missouri River View Antique Print, Steamboat Landscape c.1850 This finely engraved mid-19th century view depicts the town of Weston, Missouri, set along the banks of the Miss...

Decorative Botanical Engraving of Sedum & Succulent Plants, 1737 Description: An original 18th-century botanical plate from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s celebrated “Phytanthoza Iconographia,” one of the most ambitious and visually striking botanical publications of the early 18th century. This finely detailed plate, numbered 93, depicts several varieties of Sedum and related succulent plants, including stonecrop and houseleek. The plants are presented with remarkable botanical detail, showing fleshy leaves, flowering stems, delicate blossoms and exposed root systems. Soft shades of green, yellow and pink give the composition an especially decorative quality. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) was a German apothecary and botanist. His monumental “Phytanthoza Iconographia,” published in Regensburg between 1737 and 1745, contained more than 1,000 botanical plates and was particularly innovative for its use of color printing combined with hand finishing. The illustrations are today admired both as important works of botanical documentation and as highly decorative examples of 18th-century natural history illustration. Artist / Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) Publication: Phytanthoza Iconographia Plate: No. 93 Date: circa 1737–1745 Medium: Color-printed mezzotint and engraving with hand coloring Condition: Good antique condition overall, with expected signs of age including light toning, occasional spotting, minor marks and small imperfections to the paper. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Please contact us if you would like a more detailed condition report. This is an original antique print published in the 18th century, not a modern reproduction. Sold unframed. Any framed or interior images are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, Weinmann botanical print...

Surreal dry point etching, 'Under the Snow Lilith' by Ernst Fuchs, signed lower left, right, numbered '27/150,' mounted and framed, panel size (without frame): 10.5" x 13.5".

Antique Grain Studies – Wheat Varieties Botanical Lithographs, Calwer 1852 This focused two-plate set presents advanced botanical studies of wheat varieties from Carl Gustav Calwer’...

Beautiful collection of 13 engravings of 300 years old! Nicely framed. The maker Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), w...

Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four varieties of slow worms and snake-like legless reptiles, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in 1802. The plate is titled “Amphibien XX / Amphibies XX” and depicts four elegantly intertwined specimens. Bertuch identifies them as the Common Slow Worm or Blindworm (Anguis fragilis), Short-bellied Slow Worm (Anguis ventralis), Flat-tailed Slow Worm (Anguis platura), and Variegated Slow Worm (Anguis variegata). At the time these unusual reptiles were commonly associated with snakes because of their elongated, limbless bodies. The familiar European slow worm, despite its snake-like appearance, is in fact a legless lizard. Bertuch records a remarkably international distribution for the animals illustrated on this plate, describing examples from Europe and the Old World, Carolina and Virginia, the East Indies and New Holland (Australia). The intertwined arrangement and strong original hand coloring give the plate considerable decorative appeal, with tones of green, yellow, brown, black and gray. The engraving bears the inscription “Jacob Hauer Schmuzer” at lower right. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, it contained hundreds of finely engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, costumes and mythology. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Amphibien XX / Amphibies XX Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: 1802 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Light age-related toning, occasional minor spotting and marginal wear. Original hand coloring remains attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique print from 1802, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: antique snake print, slow worm print, blindworm, legless lizard, Anguis fragilis, antique reptile print...

Description: Antique print titled 'Eingeborner der Insel Rotti'. Original antique print of an inhabitant of Rote Island, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdba...

The vintage pull-down wallchart illustrates the Inuit life in the polar region with an inside view of an igloo, dog sleds, fishing with boats (umiak) and ice ...

Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic poaching scenery in the Bavarian alps....

An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Ob...

Framed reprint of a 1905 Druckerei Meyer lithograph showcasing vertebrates in their vibrant mating season colors. This educational print captures the naturalist tradition of early 20...

Framed reprint of a 1905 Druckerei Meyer lithograph depicting an assortment of pheasant species in naturalistic poses. Titled "Fasanen" (Pheasants), the print showcases the detailed ...

This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria, nec non Nigritiae vel Terrae Nigrorum Maxima Pars" by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1...

A fantastic pull-down wall chart depicting a map of Central America and Northern South America. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced with c...

Friedrich Justin Bertuch (Germany 1747-1822) Original handcolored engraving of "The Wheat Weevil” from the volume Harmful Insects of Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Chil...

Willi Moegle – Arzberg Porcelain Teapots and Cups, ca. 1960 The overzize photograph shows an arrangement of teapots and porcelain cups viewed from above, capturing the geometric pre...

Fantastic photolithograph poster hand painted by Adolf Franz Munzer (German 1870-1953). The original Bal-Pare Deutsches theater poster is painted over ...

A great pull-down map or vintage wall chart illustrating the northern hemisphere of the earth. Published by Prof. Dr. C. Troll, Flemmings Verlag Ha...

Antique Print with Humoristic Scene featuring Wild Boars and a Painter A colorful antique oil print depicting a humoristic scene in the Black Fore...

Antique Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature The rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicts the human musculature and inter...

Vintage pull down chart Original vintage school chart, by Jung-Koch Quentell Paperprint on Linen. The canvas is fixed between two woo...

Antique Greek Vases, Cooling Vessel & Amphorae Lithograph, 1883 Original antique color lithograph depicting three examples of ancient Greek ceramics—a large cooling vessel and two a...

Wassily Kandinsky print. Titled: Yellow-Red-Blue, originally painted in 1925, harmonious and perfect form among geometrical shapes. This is a...

Set of eight framed botanicals byJohann Wilhelm Weinmann. All laid down and toned. Frames with cloth borders and gilt edge.

Antique Oil Print with Bear Hunt Scene after Heinrich Buerkel 19th cetntury A colorful oil print depicting an alpine bear hunt scenery in the Bava...

Offered is a framed anatomical engraving from Oken’s "Naturgeschichte für alle Stände" (Natural History for all Social Ranks) published in 1833. This hand colored antique print show...