Mid-19th Century Prints

Antique print titled 'L'Europe - Euphémie'. Beautiful lithograph of an European costume. Lithographed by Lemercier, circa 1840.

Antique map titled 'Planisphere Celeste'. Planisphere with various constellations. This map originates from 'L'Usage des globes célestes et terrestres et des sphères (..)' by N. Bion...

It is rare to have the opportunity to acquire all four of these scenes at once, especially in this very good all original condition; and housed and professionally framed in fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frames with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); all are the more rare and desirable large folio sheet examples in fine original color. The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. All examples had been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had each one professionally taken apart and inspected visually and examined with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my descriptions of each folio. I then had the folios professionally remounted in their original frames with an upgraded preservation backing (see images for viewing original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). When available these lithographs are typically acquired individually, in varying condition, and often unframed. Other examples are often reproductions or "tear out sheets" from coffee table type books. These lithographs have no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This iconic and highly desirable set of four lithographs by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series depicts; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". All four images are produced from the paintings of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The series of four reflects affluent life styles in each of the four seasons by showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. Each of the hand painted lithographs is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Antique print titled 'Madone - Collection de Mr. le Marquis (..)'. Large format, color lithographed plate of Madonna with her child. This print originates from 'Recueil de Faiences I...

The 'Löwe vom Senegal' is an original antique print by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, dating back to around 1830. This artwork captures the grandeur of a Senegal lion, rendered in a style ty...

Antique print titled 'Tiens, capitaine, lui dis-je on langue Franque (.)'. This print shows a scene of a work titled 'Les Solitaires' by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Engraved by Blanchard,...

A set of 3 lithographs of French actors signed by the actors, circa 1843. Clotilde Ballauri, Alfred Harmant and another without printed name. sight: 9 ½ by 12 ½ inches frame: 13 ...

Antique print titled 'Plat (Quartiere) Collection de Mr. Dutuit a Rome'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of Mr. Dutuit in Rome. This print origina...

Antique map titled 'India Bengal Presidency'. Old steel engraved map of part of the Bengal Presidency. The Bengal Presidency (1757–1912), later reorganized as the Bengal Province (19...

Antique print originating from a series of prints showing the traditional clothing of Scotland worn by various clans. Among the clothing are tartans, plaid woven fabrics associated w...

Antique map titled 'London'. Original antique map of the city of London. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.

Antique print titled 'Nouvelle-Zélande'. Original old print of a spirit house in New Zealand. This print originates from 'Voyage autour du monde exécuté par ordre du roi, sur la corv...

Jay's Squirrel from the Audubon quarto edition of “Quadrupeds of North America”. The print has been archival mounted and framed in a period molding. Top left: No. 18 Top right: Plat...

Antique print titled 'Japanesisches Fussvolk Musiker'. Original antique print of Japanese infantry musicians. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdballs (..)' by H. Berg...

Antique map titled 'The United States of North America, Atlantic States and Valley of the Mississippi'. Original antique map of the United States of North America, Atlantic States an...

Antique print titled 'The Rapids above the Falls of Niagara'. Steel engraving of the Niagara Falls by R. Brandard after W. H. Bartlett. Originates from 'American Scenery: Or, Land, L...

Antique print titled 'The Austrian Frigate 'Novara' off the Island of St. Paul'. Print of the Austrian frigate 'Novara' near the island of Saint Paul. Joined by seven eminent natural...

Antique map titled 'Eastern Persia'. Original map of Eastern Persia. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' by J.W. ...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme de Harem (Egypte)'. Old print depicting a harem woman from Egypt. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée d...

Wonderful set of 24 prints of the Middle East Steel engravings after Turner, Roberts and Stanfield etc. Published by Murray Dated 1834-1835 Unframed. The measurement below is th...

Untitled print of a ruin in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildenden Kunst : entha...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Mammiferes Plate 10 - Crane de Chiens des Esquimaux, Crane de Chien d'Islande.' This rare plate shows the skulls of the Eskimo dog and the Ic...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Upright) Number: 40 Chiryu: The Former Site of the Irises at Eightbridge Village (Chiryu, Yatsuhashimura kakitsubata no koseki) Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1855 Format: Vertical Oban Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Seals: Aratame and date Signature: Hiroshige hitsu...

Title: 1855 Ceremonial Procession – Peter Rot of Basel with the City Banner This distinguished hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittme...

Title: 1855 Ceremonial Procession – The Riders with Their Leader and Banner This striking hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittmer, is...

Antique bird print titled 'Gatt Buceros'. Large lithograph of the rhinoceros hornbill, a large species of forest hornbill (Bucerotidae). In captivity it can live for up to 35 years. ...

Antique print titled 'Marseille aus der Vogelschau'. Old print with a view of Marseille, France. This print originates from a German illustrated newsletter, published circa 1885. ...

Set of four views of Switzerland. These prints originate from 'Souvenirs de la Suisse'. Published by S. Morel, circa 1850.

This 1864 engraving features the Emancipation Proclamation in elaborate calligraphic text, with five patriotic vignettes and a small portrait of Lincoln. This is the second issue of ...

Antique print titled ‘Marchand Venitien, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Venetian Merchant, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costum...

Antique print titled 'Plat (Grothesche) Collection d'Andrew Fountaine (..)'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of Andrew Fountaine. This print origi...

Original antique print of a moose or elk. This print originates from ‘Das Buch der Welt‘ by Carl Hoffmann. Published 1845.

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

Antique print titled 'A Suit of Genoese Armour, in the possession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of Genoese armour. The Genoese crossbowmen was ...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

Antique print titled 'Trappiste'. Print of a Trappist Monk reading a Bible. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Trappists, officially known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance and originally named the Order of Reformed Cistercians of Our Lady of La Trappe, are a Catholic religious...

Antique print titled 'Japanese von Stand und sein Diener'. Original antique print of a Japanese nobleman and his servant. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdballs (..)' ...

Description: Antique print titled 'Ustensiles pour la Recolte du Toddy'. Lithograph of utenstils to harvest palm wine (or toddy). This print originates from 'Flore des serres et des jardins...

"October Afternoon" Maintains the appropriate markings along with "New York, Published by N. Currier 152 Nassau Street. (The firm was located here in lower Manhattan from 1837-1872) The lithograph illustrates two men and their dog with young son (hunting rifle over shoulder) in tow, returning from the rabbit hunt with their catch being presented to the lady of the house with baby in arms. The gated mansion is in the background while geese float upon the fertile pond in the background. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Pleasures of Winter" is in: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Bequest of Adele S. Colgate, 1962) Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Donated by Lee M. Friedman) The Library of Congress The Yale University Art Gallery (Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan Collection) Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 21 1/4" h x 27 3/4" w with frame= 26 1/4" h x 32 1/4" w frame= 1 1/4" burl bird's eye maple It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is some slight foxing to the cream border and minor fading (see images), The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in it's original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Antique mycology print titled 'Agaricus (Pleurotus) Ulmarius. Bull.'. Pleurotus is a genus of gilled mushrooms which includes one of the most widely eaten mushrooms, P. ostreatus. sp...

Original antique print of the church of Bethlehem. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Published 1831.0.

Set of three antique botany prints titled 'Astilbe Rivularis - Reus van Zuidwijk - Ficus Suringarii White'. It shows the spirea, a strawberry plant and a ficus. These prints originat...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. des Landes'. Map of the French department Landes, France. This area is known for its production of Chalossais, a white cow cheese with a gentle, acidic edge...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces Number: 44 Oki Province: Takuhi Shrine Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1853 (Kaei 6), 12th month Number of Prints: 70/70 (inc. Title Page) Format: Vertical Oban Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei) Blockcutter's mark: Hori Ko-Sen Signature: Hiroshige hitsu Additional marks: Censor's seals: aratame, Ox 12 Displayed with mat and gilt wood frame. Reference: For an identical print, see the collection of MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art) Accession Number P.75.51.398; MFA...

Pair of subtly hand colored lithographic prints of specimen mushrooms from the book titled "Illustrations of British mycology, containing figures and descriptions of the funguses of ...

Antique print titled 'Systèmes Planétaires'. Chart of various celestial and scientific models. Includes an armillary sphere and various models of the universe, the season, eclipses, a Copernican, Tycho...

Antique print titled 'Chefs von Neuseeland - Chefs de la nouvelle-Zélande'. This print depicts chiefs of New Zealand, with facial tattoos. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbild...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, L'Enfant Prodigue.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Prodigal Son.’ This print originates from a rare...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Désespoir de Judas.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Despair of Judas.’ This print originates from a...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, AncienTestament, Éliodore chassé du Temple.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; Expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple.’ This...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Jean-Baptiste en Prison.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; Apostle Paul in Priso...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancient Testament, Ézéchias.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; Hezekiah.’ This print originates from a rare set of plates sh...

Antique print titled 'Opiumschuivers - Des Fumeurs d'Opium'. Colored lithograph of Javanese locals smoking opium. This print originates from 'Nederlandsch Oos...

Antique bird print titled 'Gatt Palamedea'. Large lithograph of the horned screamer, a member of a small family of birds, the Anhimidae, which occurs in wetlands of tropical South Am...

Sweden & Norway – Antique Map of Scandinavia with Stockholm Inset, 1865 This finely detailed antique map titled Sweden & Norway (Scandinavia) offers a comprehensive 19th-century vie...

Antique print of inhabitants from Banae (Nagpur India?). Also depicted are a sailing boat and palm trees. This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno (..)' by G. Ferrario. Giulio Ferrario was founder of the 'Societa Tipografica de Classici Italiani' and served as the director of the Braidense National Library in Milan, Italy. Artists that worked on this monumental work are: Gallo Gallina...

A set of 4 hand colored birds prints, from 1830. By Comte, Achille Joseph (1802-1866), "Keepsake d´histoire naturelle. Description des oiseaux. Suivie d´un exposé de l art de les pr...

This lithograph portrays a pleasant scene of a man in a top hat atop a handsome dark horse, with a boy riding a white horse (presumably father and son) in front of a country estate, while women gather as they water flowers, and children play with a lamb in the foreground. A man plows a field; while a horse is being groomed near the stable in the background. Afar and to the right is the sea dotted with ships here and there. The folio is mounted on cardboard and set in the matte. It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is some toning and slight fading, The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in their original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Frère des Écoles Pies - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Piarist Brother This 1862 hand-colored lithograph depicts a Frère des Écoles Pies, or Piarist Brother, a member of the O...

Journey of Devotion: Capuchin Lay Brother in Action, Plate 47 This captivating 19th-century lithograph from *Album ou Collection Complète, et Historique des Costumes de la Cour de...