Mid-19th Century Prints

Antique print titled 'Malais (Océanie)'. Hand colored woodcut of a Malay man of Singapore. He wears a bandana, long-sleeved jacket, pants and belt. Step into the vibrant world of cu...

Antique print titled 'Barbarisches Pferd. Cheval Barbe'. Old horse print of a Barbary horse or Barb or Berber horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschi...

Title: "Elegance of the Past: Margaret of York in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph from the "Costume du Moyen Âge" series, published in 1847, portrays Margaret o...

Antique map titled 'The Indian Archipelago'. Original antique map of the East Indies. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. G. Blackie, 1...

Antique print titled 'Portraits d'Habitans de Cayeli'. Original old lithograph of Kayeli people, an ethnic group mainly living on the southern coast of the Kayeli Gulf of Indonesian ...

A large chromolithograph botanical illustration, featuring the orchid species Phaius blumei Lindl. The print comes from the 19th-century work "Illustrations d'orchidees des Indes Ori...

Antique map titled 'Western Hemisphere'. Original antique map of the western hemisphere. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its...

Antique botanical print titled 'Spigelia Anthelminthique'. This print shows the a Spigelia species, pinkroot is a common name for plants in this genus. Spigelia is a genus of floweri...

Great images of sporting dogs Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

The print illustrates a variety of fossilized marine creatures, specifically cephalopods and gastropods, as well as coral: 1. **Élément d'ostreidé** - This could refer to a part of ...

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

This print originates from the first volume of ‘De Volken van den Aardbodem (..)’ by dr. H. Berghaus. Published by G.B. van Goor, Gouda, 1855. Dutch edition.

Antique print titled 'Kinderen snoeperyen verkoopende - Enfants venduers de Friandises'. Colored lithograph of Javanese children selling candy. This print originates from 'Nederlandsch Oost-Indische typen' after work by Auguste van Pers...

Antique print titled from 'Le Merlan Commun (Gadus merlangus) - Le Gade Verdatre (Gadus virens).' This rare plate shows the Merlangius merlangus, commonly known as whiting or merling...

Antique print titled 'La Chimere Arctique (Chimaera monstrosa).' This rare plate shows the Chimaera monstrosa, also known as the rabbit fish or rat fish. Originates from 'Voyage en I...

The image depicts a snake, specifically labeled as "Erpeton tentaculatus," which is commonly known as the tentacled snake. It is a species found in Southeast Asia and is remarkable f...

Title: "Renaissance Nobility: Württemberg and Mainz" This composite image juxtaposes two hand-colored prints from the Renaissance era, offering a glimpse into the fashion and famili...

These two antique handcolored lithographs are colored prints from the book "Costume du Moyen Âge" published in 1847. The prints depict detailed ecclesiastical items from the Middle A...

Title: "Medieval Bourgeois: A Portrait of Urban Sophistication" Description: This print appears to depict a man of the bourgeoisie, the urban middle class, during the medieval perio...

Title: "Italian Maidens in Traditional Attire" Description: This print is titled "Jeunes Italiennes," which translates to "Young Italian Women." It is likely a part of the 19th-cent...

Tranquil View of the Colorado River Near Mojave Villages This lithograph presents a serene and evocative depiction of the Colorado River near the Mojave Villages, providing a fasc...

"Pleasures of Winter" 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 portrays a woman leaving her stately home with her two children, being escorted by two drivers to ride in a double seated horse drawn sleigh. In the background is a snowy field with other houses and a loaded horse drawn timber sleigh. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Pleasures of Winter" is in: The Library of Congress The Springfield Museum (Massachusetts) Gift of Lenore and Sydney Alpert) Metropolitan Museum of Art (Gift of Colgate 1962) Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Donated by Lee M. Friedman) Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 21 9/16" h x 27 1/2" 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 minor foxing and a tideline upper center (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...

Title: "Charles VI: The Well-Beloved Monarch" Description: This print depicts Charles VI of France, known as Charles the Well-Beloved, later nicknamed Charles the Mad due to his per...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Medieval Musicians on Horseback This captivating original hand-coloured lithograph, dating to 1842, offers a vivid glimpse into the ceremonial an...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Chainmail Hauberk and Plate Leg Armor Description: This hand-coloured lithograph features a detailed depiction of essential compone...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Gauntlets and Arm Defenses This finely detailed hand-coloured lithograph showcases a variety of medieval gauntlets and arm defens...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Spiked and Circular Shields Description: This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph features two striking examples of medieval...

Antique print titled 'Die Schachspieler - Les Joueurs Déchecs - The Chess Club - Schaakspeler'. Original antique print of a chess game. Lithograph after Johann Peter Hasenclever...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Siege Engines and Catapults Description: This meticulously detailed hand-coloured lithograph illustrates a series of medie...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme des Environs de Vitoria'. Old print depicting a 'Manola' from Spain. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée de Costumes). Published i...

Antique print titled 'Factoreries a Canton'. This print (on india paper) depicts factories in Guangzhou, China. Originates from 'Voyage Autour du Monde par les Mers...

Antique print titled 'Jeune Fille de l'Ile Madisson'. Hand colored woodcut of Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia). She wears a white gown, cowrie necklace...

Antique print titled 'Salle des visites'. Print of a Chinese visiting room. Published by Formentin & Cie, circa 1830.

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Virtue C.1850 Unframed.

The creatures on this original antique print are: —The Dugong, Narwhal, and Right Whale—They are fascinating marine mammals, each with its unique characteristics and place in the oce...

Scenic View of Milk River and Missouri Junction with Wildlife in 19th Century Landscape This captivating lithograph depicts the serene landscape near the junction of the Milk and ...

Title: Columbia River Junction with Des Chutes – A Majestic River Landscape Description: This captivating lithograph depicts the dramatic junction of the Columbia River with Des Chu...

Title: "Armorial Elegance: Crests of Chivalry" Description: This captivating print showcases a selection of medieval helmets and crests, each symbolizing the power and prestige of c...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme du Peuple (Egypte)'. Old print depicting a woman from Egypt. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée de Costumes). Published in Paris:...

Stunning Map of Scotland that will look beautiful in any setting framed on the wall. Description: Large Antique map titled 'Scotland with its Islands, drawn from the Topographical surveys...

The image is a hand-colored engraving from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, published in 1845. It features three species of smal...

Title: "Medieval Merchants in Discourse" Description: This colorful print is titled "Marchands," which means "Merchants" in French, suggesting that it portrays a scene of merchants ...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme de Puebla'. Old print depicting a woman from Puebla, Mexico. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée de Costumes). Artists and...

Title: "Heraldic Harmony: Shields and Effigies of Medieval Nobility" Description: This print is a compelling illustration of medieval heraldry and armament. It features three distin...

The Rhinoceros Hornbill, also known as the "Calao Rhinocéros" in French, is a remarkable and striking bird native to the forests of Southeast Asia, particularly found in Malaysia, In...

The image is labeled "Juge criminel anglais," which translates to "English Criminal Judge." The figure depicted is wearing a long, flowing robe with a blue undergarment and a red cape, which is indicative of the traditional robes worn by English judges, especially in higher courts. The judge also wears a white coif, which was a typical head covering for English judges and serjeants-at-law. He carries a staff, which may symbolize authority or the office of the judiciary. His belt is richly decorated, suggesting the importance and high status of his position within the legal system. The robes and coif show significant detail, such as the fur lining on the cape and the gold fastening on the belt, which alludes to the formality and solemnity of the judicial office. The judge's expression is stern and somber, reflecting the serious nature of his role in adjudicating criminal matters. Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image. Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces. In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts...

Title: "Henri, Seigneur du Mez: The Banner Bearer" Description: This colorful print from the "Costume du Moyen Age" series likely depicts Henri, Seigneur du Mez, a lord or knight fr...

The illustration features two court officers from the reign of Richard II, displaying the rich and ornate clothing typical of English courtly fashion at the end of the 14th century. ...

Title: "Chevalier" (Knight) Description: This 1847 hand-colored engraving from the "Costume du Moyen Age" series depicts a "Chevalier," the French term for a knight. The image illus...

The image depicts a group of men labeled "Juges Diseurs," which translates to "Judges Speakers" or "Speaking Judges." This term could refer to officials who were responsible for proc...

This original antique image for sale depicts a group of figures labeled "Juges Diseurs, 2," which translates to "Judges Speakers, 2." This likely refers to a continuation of the them...

This print from "Costume Di Moyen Age" (Costumes of the Middle Ages) published in Paris in 1847, depicts a scene from the medieval era. The image features a group of individuals in an indoor setting, likely a part of a noble class, given the richness of their attire and the elegant interior. A central figure in a blue cape with a red lining is in a dialogue or exchange with a person wearing a green and yellow patterned garment. They both are in the foreground and appear to be the primary subjects of this interaction. Behind them, there are other individuals who seem to be part of the scene, including a person in red robes who is possibly a clergyman, given the context and attire, which resembles ecclesiastical clothing. The background is adorned with Gothic architectural elements such as pointed arches and intricate detailing. Statues or figures are set within the architectural framework, suggesting a church or a similarly important building. The use of bright, primary colors is notable, and the attention to the detail in the clothing suggests a significant event, possibly a ceremony like a marriage, as indicated by the word "Casamiento" (meaning marriage in Spanish) at the bottom of the print. Overall, the print is rich in historical clothing...

Title: "Vigilance in Blue: 15th Century Military Garb" Description: This original handcolored historical illustration presents a military figure from the 15th century, clad in an or...

Title: Snow-Capped San Francisco Mountain in the Heart of Arizona Description: This exquisite lithograph captures the serene beauty of San Francisco Mountain, a prominent peak locat...

Title: Historic View of Chemakane Mission with Indigenous and Mission Life Scene Description: This captivating lithograph of the Chemakane Mission offers a rare glimpse into the his...

Antique map of Long Island, Southold, Shelter Island, Orient, Great details, Names of homes, Roads and Businesses in 1870. Unframed. This is...

Title: Bitter Root River Near Fort Owen in Montana - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This stunning lithograph, "Bitter Root River Near Fort...