Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.
Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.
George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.
Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.
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Pair Jacques Barraband Hand Colored Ornithological Bird Prints
By Jacques Barraband
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Enchanting pair of 19th century hand-colored stipple engravings of parakeets by French illustrator Jacques Barraband (French 1767-1809). Each print is mounted and framed with a giltw...
Acrylic, Giltwood, Paper
Madame Pauline Knipp Engraving of A Bird, Colombi-Galline Goura
Located in Downingtown, PA
Madame Pauline Knipp Engraving of A Pigeon, From Les pigeons par Madame Knip, ne´e Pauline de Courcelles ; le texte par C.J. Themminck, Paris 1809-1811. A remarkable large engraving of a pigeon- A Columba Coronata (Colombi-Galline Goura). The print floats within a gilt frame and white matte and with UV Tru-view Clear UV Glass. We have 14 different examples from this volume. Ask for details. Dimensions: Framed: 28 3/4 inches 21 3/4 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches; Sight: 20 3/4 inches high x 13 1/4 inches Pauline Knip née Pauline Rifer de Courcelles (26 July 1781 – 18 April...
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Large Vintage Flamingo Picture, English, Framed Print, JJ Audubon, Wildlife Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage flamingo picture. An English, framed print engraving of wildlife interest originally by J.J. Audubon (1785 - 1851), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960...
Glass, Pine, Paper
Vintage Scarlet Ibis Picture, English, Framed Print, JJ Audubon, Wildlife Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Scarlet Ibis picture. An English, framed print engraving of wildlife interest originally by J.J. Audubon (1785 - 1851), dating to the mid 20th century, circa ...
Glass, Pine, Paper
Large Scale 19th Century English Hunt Scene Lithograph 44" x 23"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale English Hunt Scene Lithograph, England, 19th Century. It measures an impressive 44" width x 23.5" height. It was recently removed fr...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Antique Colored Lithograph 3D Frame Hall of Levens & Trophy Room Joseph Nash (2)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colored Lithograph Print "3D" Framed Hall of Levens & Trophy Room Art by Joseph Nash - a Pair. Listing includes hand colored lithograph print of "Earl Of Leicester In The...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Mallard Duck Picture, English, Framed Print, JJ Audubon, Wildlife Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Mallard picture. An English, framed print engraving of wildlife interest originally by J.J. Audubon (1785 - 1851), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960....
Glass, Pine, Paper
Vintage Ruffed Grouse Picture, English, Framed Print, JJ Audubon, Wildlife Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Ruffed Grouse picture. An English, framed print engraving of wildlife interest originally by J.J. Audubon (1785 - 1851), dating to the mid 20th century, circa...
Glass, Pine, Paper
$354Sale Price|63% Off
1850 France Antique Roman Marble Urnes Neoclassical Black and White Print
Located in Brescia, IT
France antique Roman marble urnes neoclassical print on paper in black and white, circa 1850 This fine and elegant antique print is under glass and has a contemporary black lacquere...
Wood, Paper
Madame Pauline Knip Engraving of A Green Pigeon, Colombar Wallia
Located in Downingtown, PA
Madame Pauline Knip Engraving of A Pigeon, Colombar Wallia, Femelle (Columba Abyssinica, femina), From Les pigeons par Madame Knip, née Pauline de Courcelles ; le texte par C.J. Them...
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Britannia's Triumph Regency Period Eglomise Mezzotints set of 4 by Walker&Hinton
By J. Walker
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare set of four reverse glass mezzotints representing Britain's victories includes: "Britannia's Triumph on the Restoration of Peace"- L...
Glass, Wood
$4,800 / set
Set of Four Hand Colored Monkey Prints
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This set of four hand colored copper plate engravings are illustrations by early 19th century naturalist J. H. Jacob first published in Italy in 1812, and are referred to as "Jacob's...
Copper
Vintage Regency Original Botanical Prints - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of four vintage botanical prints is a masterful celebration of traditional naturalist illustration and "Grandmillennial" charm. Each print features a curated arran...
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Madame Pauline Knip Engraving of A Pigeon, Colombar Maitsou
Located in Downingtown, PA
Madame Pauline Knip Engraving of A Pigeon, c, Colombar Maitsou, From Les pigeons par Madame Knip, née Pauline de Courcelles ; le texte par C.J. Themminck, Paris 1809-1811. A remar...
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C19th Century set of (8) Natural History coloured prints
By James Heath / William Hogarth
Located in London, GB
A charming set of eight C19th colored natural history prints by James Heath. Depicting various exotic animals, birds and insects along with plants they are simply framed on white car...
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Woman Artist-Madame Pauline Knip's Engraving of an Exotic Bird
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large-Scale Ornithological Engraving by Madame Knip (Plate 2 from Les Pigeons, c. 1809–1811) A stunning and historically significant large-format color engraving of the Nicobar Pige...
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Pair of Late Regency Hunt Engravings in Period Frames
Located in Hudson, NY
These two works commemorate the great English pastime of gentlemen hunt parties and social gatherings surrounding the land and its produce to those who own it. This very nice pair of...
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Ego (Egerton) – “A Sore Throat, ‘Egad, it’s worse & worse’” London 1827
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ego (Egerton) – “A Sore Throat, ‘Egad, it’s worse & worse’” Original satirical engraving – London, 1827 Published by Thomas McLean, engraved by H. Pyall A superb early English satir...
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Framed Madame Pauline Knip Engraving of a Green Pigeon, Colombe Vlouvlou
Located in Downingtown, PA
Madame Pauline Knip Engraving of A Green Pigeon, Colombe Vlouvlou, From Les pigeons par Madame Knip, née Pauline de Courcelles ; le texte par C.J. Themminck, Paris 1809-1811. A r...
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$2,500Sale Price|47% Off
(after) Adriaen Van Der Werff, Self Portrait, ca. 18th Century mezzotint
By Adriaen van der Werff
Located in San Diego, CA
Mezzotint after the 1699 self-portrait with the portrait of his wife, Margaretha van Rees, and their daughter Mariaby Adriaen van der Werff, now at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Hollan...
Paper
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Signed and Numbered Lithograph "Bathers" by Jan De Ruth
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse in the artistic beauty of Jan De Ruth's "Bathers" Lithograph, a limited edition piece signed and numbered by the artist. This exquisite lithograph portrays a tranquil scene, ...
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Rare Pair of Hunting Prints the Death & the Chase 1819 T Sutherland Sculpt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of rare hunting prints titled The Death and The Chase by T Sutherland Sculpt dated 1819 A very good looking and decorative pair...
Canvas, Wood
French Large Engraving of an Eagle by Savigny
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Eastern Imperial Eagle, from the Description de l'Égypte Jules-César Savigny & Bouquet Snr. (Engraver), Plate 12, Published 1809-1813 This magnificent and historically important stipple engraving is a primary document from one of the most ambitious scholarly projects ever undertaken: the Description de l'Égypte. The print is a superb example of Neoclassical scientific illustration, depicting the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca...
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French 19th Century Framed Seaside Lithograph
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century framed lithograph print of a seaside fort at some unknown locale, simply titled Chateau fort sur le bord de la mer, translating to a “castle on the seaside.” Rend...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Framed Numbered Print
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage framed numbered print Dimensions. 25 1/4 W ; 1 D ; 18 H.
Wood
A Pair of Alken Hunt Scenes, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of hand-colored Henry Alken hunt scenes published by Tregear and Co. in Hogarth frames, first half of the 19th century: "The Death" engraved by Phelps and “Getting Away” engra...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$506
H 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round Frame, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...
Wood, Paper
Louis Vuitton Art Print in Vintage Italian Rustic Wood Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Framed French Louis Vuitton Art Print in an Italian 19th Century Frame Louis Vuitton Print from Paris, France, framed in a one of a kind circ...
Wood, Paper, Gesso, Linen, Giltwood
$8,500 / set
H 32 in W 25 in D 1.25 in
Pair of John Gould Hand Colored Framed Lithographs Family of Toucans, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of John Gould hand colored framed lithographs family of toucans. "Pteroglossus Inscriptus" and " Pteroglossus Hypoglaurus" Each signed in plate. Printed by Charles Hullmandell. ...
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Vintage Framed Art
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage framed Art. Dimensions 29 W ; 23 H.
Glass, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Belgian Botanical Lithographs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of framed prints of 19th century lithographs, Belgium, circa 1870. The two prints depict five different peaches; the first Alexander and R...
Audubon Print of the Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare original large folio size hand-colored etching, plate # 2 in Audubon's "Birds of North America." This is a rare printing of a first edition by Lizars. Only 50 copies of the fi...
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Flamingo Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 in Round Frame, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Flamingo referenced from an Audubon. Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's. Prints of this style were origina...
Wood, Paper
$506
H 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Louisiana Heron Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 in Round Frame, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Louisiana Heron referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were origi...
Wood, Paper
Three Antique Hand Colored Engravings of Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three 18th century hand colored engravings of parrot specimens as depicted by Peter Brown, an artist and naturalist, working in London England. Originally published in 1776 in a foli...
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Pair English Early 19th Century Framed Botanical Engravings
Located in San Francisco, CA
two hand colored engraved botanicals, after the paintings by Sydenham Edwards; engraved by F. Sansom, and published in 1806 by G. Kearsley. Fleet St., London.; from A Complete Dictio...
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H 30 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
William Roscoe Botanical Large Print of Tropical Plant, Zingiber Capitatum
Located in Downingtown, PA
William Roscoe Botanical Large Print, Zingiber Capitatum, Monandrian Plants of the Order Scitamineae, 1828 A spectacularly large and beautifully framed botanical print. The subjects...
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Set of 6 Antique Botanical Prints in Jerry Solomon Giltwood Frames
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique Botanical Prints in Jerry Solomon Giltwood Frames
Giltwood, Paper
William Roscoe Botanical Large Print of Tropical Plant
Located in Downingtown, PA
William Roscoe Botanical Large Print, Curcuma Aeruginosa, Monandrian Plants of the Order Scitamineae, 1828 From a set of four -sold individually. A spectacularly large and beautifu...
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William Roscoe Large Botanical Print of Tropical Plant
Located in Downingtown, PA
William Roscoe Botanical Tropical Plant Print, Alpinia Magnifica, Monandrian Plant of the Order Scitamineae, Published 1828 A spectacularly large and beautifully framed botanical pr...
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Black & White Mezzoprint by Crutchfield in Antique Gilted Frame
Located in Ross, CA
Mezzoprint in black and white of two pears by William Crutchfield (1944- ). Professionally matted and framed in antique gilded frame. Hand written...
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Napoleon Bonaparte Etching
Located in London, GB
Rather sweet birdseye maple frame & good etching of Napoleon Bonaparte, dated June 12th 1815, published by Edward Baines. This etching looks to have been in this frame all its life....
Hardwood, Paper
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H 23 in W 43 in D 0.5 in
Collection of Large Scale 19th Century English Hunt Scene Lithographs 43" x 23"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of Three Large Scale English Hunt Scene Lithographs, England, 19th Century. They measure an impressive 43" width x 23" height. They w...
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Vintage Regency Burl Wood Framed Prints of Goddesses, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning set of four vintage Regency original prints. Beautiful depiction of Goddesses in repose. Incredible Burl frames. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Glass, Wood, Paper
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H 17.25 in W 21.25 in D 0.75 in
1801 French Martinet Fores Satirical Supreme Bon Ton Card Game Etching
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Martinet / SW Fores French Supreme Bon Ton hand colored etching featuring seven persons in fashionable clothes, playing a high stakes game of cards around a game table with a...
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Antique Hand Colored Engraving of a Toucan by Jacques Barraband
By Jacques Barraband
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking 19th century engraving of a toucan hand colored by artist and naturalist Jacques Barraband (1767-1809 ) first published in Paris 1801. Presented under glass in a lacquered w...
Glass, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 25 in D 1.25 in
George Brookshaw Framed Engraving of A Melon, Plate LXV, White Seeded Rock
By Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
george brookshaw Engraving of A Melon, Plate LXV, White Seeded Rock, From 'Pomona Britannica, or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits'. circa 1812. This aquatint engraving of a White Seeded Rock Melon, with some stipple, was printed in color and finished by hand and with a French matte...
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