Neoclassical Wall Decorations

An exceptional early 19th-century Italian carved wood architectural panel, featuring an intricately detailed acanthus leaf relief motif. Expertly hand-carved, the panel showcases the...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Gold-Leaf Guildwood Style: French Neoclassical

An elegant set of four framed portrait engravings after the celebrated English engraver George Vertue, beautifully presented in giltwood frames with refined hand-colored matting bene...

Title: Plan of the Château de Saint-Cloud First Floor by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a detailed architectural floor plan of the first floor of the Château de Saint-Cloud, one of France's most celebrated royal residences. The plan meticulously illustrates the palace's internal layout, grand courtyards, formal gardens, fountains, terraces, and surrounding landscape, offering a fascinating insight into the organization of the royal estate during the Napoleonic period. The Château de Saint-Cloud was a favored residence of the French monarchy and later of Napoleon Bonaparte. Overlooking the River Seine, it was renowned for its magnificent architecture and formal gardens, making it one of the grandest royal palaces in France before its destruction during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The engraving was created by the distinguished French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) and published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This monumental work documented France's most important monuments with exceptional architectural precision and artistic refinement. Both historically important and visually appealing, this engraving is an excellent acquisition for collectors of antique architectural plans...

Original Antique Print of Two Sperm Whales by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two sperm whales, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the beginning of the 19th century. The plate is titled “Fische XXXVIII / Poissons XXXVIII” and presents two different representations of the sperm whale, one of the largest toothed whales in the world. Both animals are shown in profile with their characteristic massive, almost rectangular heads, narrow toothed lower jaws and relatively small flippers. Jets of water emerge dramatically from the blowholes. The unusual appearance of the animals reflects both their distinctive anatomy and the way whales were understood and represented by European naturalists around 1800. The sperm whale was of considerable economic importance during this period. It was hunted particularly for spermaceti, the waxy substance contained within its enormous head, as well as for whale oil and ambergris. These early zoological representations are especially interesting because accurate observation of living whales was extremely difficult. Natural-history illustrators therefore frequently relied upon stranded or captured specimens, descriptions by sailors and whalers, and earlier published illustrations. The engraving is delicately enhanced with original hand coloring in restrained shades of black, gray and brown and 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. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Fische XXXVIII / Poissons XXXVIII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 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 and scattered minor spotting and marks. Some marginal wear and a small loss/irregularity at the upper right corner. Original hand coloring remains attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique print from circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: sperm whale print, antique whale print...

A Pair of Oil on Canvas Portraits of William Cavendish, First Duke of Devonshire, and his wife, Mary Butler Duchess of Devonshire, rendered in the grand manner associated with Sir Go...

Beautiful bronze cast Corinthian column capital wall shelf. This bracket features classical architectural design elements, including detailed acanthus leaves and volutes. This wall p...

Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800 Set of three original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting spectacular butterflies and moths together with their caterpillar and chrysalis stages, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the beginning of the 19th century. The three plates are titled “Insecten XXIX / Insectes XXIX,” “Insecten XXIII / Insectes XXIII,” and “Insecten XXXI / Insectes XXXI.” Together they form a particularly decorative group illustrating the remarkable variety and metamorphosis of butterflies and moths. The first plate, Insecten XXIX, presents four large butterflies. Particularly striking is the brilliant blue specimen occupying the lower half of the composition, contrasted with three butterflies in more restrained shades of brown, cream and violet. The different views of the wings demonstrate the extraordinary variation in pattern and coloration among exotic butterflies. The second plate, Insecten XXIII, is devoted to two spectacular moths and their life cycles. The upper specimen is a Death’s-head Hawk-moth type, immediately recognizable by the remarkable skull-like marking on its thorax. It is accompanied by its large striped caterpillar and chrysalis. Below is another beautifully patterned moth shown together with its caterpillar and pupal stage. The third plate, Insecten XXXI, is dominated by a magnificent large eye-spotted moth. Its broad wings carry four prominent eye-like markings surrounded by intricate bands of black, cream, red and ochre. Beneath it are the extraordinary green caterpillar and dark chrysalis, illustrating three stages of the insect’s metamorphosis. The three engravings are beautifully enhanced with original hand coloring. Together they create an exceptionally attractive natural-history ensemble, combining strong decorative appeal with the scientific fascination with insect metamorphosis that characterized European natural history around 1800. The plates bear engraved signatures of Jacob Hauer Schmuzer, one of the engravers associated with Bertuch’s monumental publication. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar from 1790 onward, became one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Its hundreds of engraved plates introduced readers to natural history, geography, science, technology, antiquity and cultures from around the world. The three plates work particularly well displayed together and would make an impressive grouping in a living room, library, study, bedroom or natural-history inspired interior. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plates: Insecten XXIII / Insectes XXIII Insecten XXIX / Insectes XXIX Insecten XXXI / Insectes XXXI Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engravings on paper Number of Items: 3 Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, scattered minor spotting and occasional handling marks. Some minor marginal wear and edge irregularities. Original hand coloring remains strong and attractive. Please refer to the photographs for the individual condition of each sheet. Please note: These are three original antique engravings from around 1800, not modern reproductions. The prints are sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: set of butterfly prints, antique butterfly prints, antique moth...

Jean Baptist Stahl Pate-sur-Pate/ Phanolith neoclassical court scene charger Germany, circa 1899 An exceptional large pâte-sur-pâte/ phanol...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three remarkable exotic lizards, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around the beginning of the 19th century. The plate is titled “Amphibien XII / Amphibies XII” and presents three unusual reptiles individually numbered Fig. 1–3. Particularly striking is Fig. 3, a so-called flying dragon or flying lizard, shown with its characteristic wing-like membranes extended from the sides of its body. These remarkable reptiles became popular subjects in early European natural-history publications because of their unusual ability to glide between trees. The two larger lizards above are equally dramatically represented, with elongated tails, prominent claws and distinctive markings. The animals are finely engraved and enhanced with original hand coloring in black, brown, green, red and ochre. The plate bears the engraved 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, the work contained hundreds of finely engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, antiquity, costumes and mythology. An unusual and highly decorative early zoological print, particularly appealing to collectors of reptiles, natural history and early scientific illustration. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Amphibien XII / Amphibies XII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 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 and occasional minor spotting. Some marginal wear and small edge imperfections, particularly along the right edge. Original hand coloring remains attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique print from circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: antique lizard print, flying dragon lizard, flying lizard, Draco lizard, exotic reptiles, antique reptile print...

Title: View of the Grand Water Jet at Saint-Cloud by Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving depicts the spectacul...

2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...

Hermès-style wall-mounted shelf with faux leather bracket made of painted metal. The shelf has been created in the style of Jacques Adnet, the iconic French designer of home goods ...

"The Last Supper" metal relief. Relief measurements without frame: 24 in x 14 in.

A pair of antique red painted terracotta neoclassical plaques by Danish 19th century artist, Peter Ipsen (stamped). Both plaques are of a similar scale and theme, depicting differen...

This is an engraving, in colors. With a large frame in wood. Representing an architectural place in Nancy. It has been made in France in the 18th century. The engraving has no glass...

Beautiful set of 4 pcs P.J.Redoute floral botanical chronographs.

Antique 19th century American folk art primitive eglomise reverse painting on glass of a Federal house in a landscape. The classical yellow house with red roof on a green lawn flanke...

I love this piece! It is an early Italian carved wood wall plaque done in Grand Tour styling. It depicts a male bust on a yellow background. It is unsigned. It is chippy all over but...

Discover this exquisite handcrafted brass repoussé and enameled wall plaque of Mary and Baby Jesus, a breathtaking example of European devotional artistry—possibly of Russian Orthodo...

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Landscape signed by artist William KIng Amsden 29.75w x 2d x 26h SKU 6-831 TARA

Bertuch African Slave Trade & Slave Ship Engraving, 1805 Description: Original antique hand-coloured copperplate engraving illustrating the transatlantic slave trade, published by F...

Very original reproductions of decorative vases from important English mansions, printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umb...

Vintage decorative embossed and hammered tin panel featuring a trophy urn with flowers, fleur de lis and acanthus accents. Dimensions: 28" x 52"

Opulent set of four framed and matted Etruscan vase engravings after Giovanni Passeri (Italian) by Sir William Hamilton illustrated in the Picturea Etruscor in Vaculis. The set inclu...

Circa 1950's framed pinball game playing field top. From an old light up, stand up coin operated pinball game. Great graphics with playful beach scene. Works great in multiple settin...

A large-scale antique Italian giltwood decorative wall hanging panel, deeply handcarved in relief with acanthus decoration. The largest of similar lots we are selling, this decorativ...

Impressive and charming depicting a classical scene of a female figure, personifying early Greek or Italian science, trimming the wick of a lamp. This act symbolizes the "lamp of lif...

Large Pair Swedish Gray Neoclassical Tole Wall Brackets/Shelves European, 20th Century A stunning pair of Swedish Gray Neoclassical Tole Wall Bra...

Fabulous vintage sea shell Sailors Valentines of meticulously arranged sea shell flowers and pearls. Unique collectible.

Original photo print of cattle feeding on the Stevens ranch, circa 2018 in Nowata County, Oklahoma. This piece comes ready to frame.

Title: Set of Two Saint-Cloud Garden Fountain Engravings by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings depicts two picturesque v...

A beautiful Italian antique hand-painted gilt wood framed oil on board Neoclassical painting of an allegorical scene depicting Polyphemus and Galatea. In Greek mythology, Polyphemus,...

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...

A velvet framed antique terracotta neoclassical plaque by 19th century Danish artist, Peter Ipsen (1815-1860). Dating to circa 1870, this terracotta wall plaque depicts a seated man...

Framed 1960s Italian pietra dura plaque with Inlaid semi-precious hard stones mosaic technique creating a picture. A landscape work depicting a view of Florence with rolling hills, t...

Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage

Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage

Striking and highly decorative pair of 19th century neoclassical engravings depicting iconic classical sculpture models. One engraving represents the dramatic biblical group of The ...

Title: 18th Century French Coach & Carriage Engineering, 1771 Original antique copper engraving illustrating the construction and engineering of an elaborate 18th-century French pas...

Giltwood acanthus leaf wall bracket. Vintage gilt wood console of Corinthian form with projecting shelf for display. Italy, 20th century. Dimensions: shelf is 10” wide x 5” deep; 11" H

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven remarkable and highly decorative seashells, publish...

Pair of Neoclassical Terracotta Wall Plaques After Bertel Thorvaldsen A distinguished pair of relatively large wall plaques in terracotta, modeled after compositions by Bertel Thorv...

This is an Italian 1950s Italian carved pine and walnut arm form wall sconce. It is not electrified. The attention to detail is wonderful, noting the sinewy muscles and draped Roman ...

Very large oil on canvas representing a young man crowned with laurels, seated in front of muses and shepherds In the background, a very beautiful landscape Very good condition, 1 h...

Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the common European crayfish and its anatomy, p...

19th century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham (1776-1834) Oil on Canvas Later Giltwood Frame Presenting an exquisite 19th-century ...

This exquisite 19th Century framed collection of Italian cameos is a true testament to fine craftsmanship and artistic heritage. Each cameo is intricate...

This remarkable early 20th-century handcrafted wall cabinet is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid oak with a rich, warm patina, thi...

Wonderful red ochre prints of 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engravings after Cipriani and Cosway. Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907 Text...

Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolour of capital from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the middle of 19th Century. Black ma...

Exquisite work American folk art tiny shells arrangement of Sailors Valentines with central cameo.

Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four unusual species of freshwater fish, published...

This elegant framed horse print depicts “George Frederick,” a finely rendered equine portrait originally issued as Plate 18 in a 19th-century sporting or stud reference series. The composition showcases a richly colored chestnut horse in classical side profile, posed with lifted foreleg in the traditional stance favored for documenting prized bloodstock and conformation. The print is executed in warm brown and russet tones with subtle shading, emphasizing musculature, coat sheen, and anatomical precision. The artist’s approach reflects the golden age of British sporting art, where horses were treated with the same reverence as aristocratic portrait subjects. The work is presented in a decorative, patterned gilt frame with a repeating textile-like motif in gold and deep brown tones, likely a later 20th-century custom framing that complements the warmth of the image beautifully. A neutral mat with white inner liner provides balance and visual depth. The backing bears a label from Pirates Alley Picture Frames, Oklahoma City, indicating professional framing. This horse print is ideal for collectors of equestrian art, English sporting décor, or traditional library and study interiors. George Frederick This print references the horse George Frederick rather than the artist’s name, which is typical of 19th-century equestrian plates...

After Samuel A. Kilbourne (American, 1836-1881), "Game Fishes of the United States", uniformly matted and framed under glass. Clockwise from upper left, The Kingfish and The Whitin...

Large Roman marble vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, pompeian red and blue highlights and details. Light brown ma...

Original Antique Print of Roman Naval Battles and Warships by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving illustrating ancient Roman naval spectacles and warships, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around 1800. The plate is titled “Alterthümer XIII / Antiquités XIII” and illustrates the extraordinary Roman practice of staging mock naval battles, known as naumachiae. Fig. 1 depicts a large purpose-built naumachia: an oval amphitheater surrounding a flooded arena in which several vessels engage in a simulated naval battle. Additional ships are shown approaching through the monumental entrance and waterway below. Such elaborate spectacles were among the most ambitious forms of public entertainment in ancient Rome. Figs. 2 and 3 show detailed side views of ancient oared warships, illustrating their construction, banks of oars, raised sterns and military equipment. The combination of classical architecture, naval history and finely drawn ancient vessels makes this an especially interesting plate from Bertuch’s series. The engraving is signed “J. H. 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 engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, mythology, antiquity and costumes. An unusual and decorative early print combining ancient Roman history, architecture and maritime subjects. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: J. H. Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Alterthümer XIII / Antiquités XIII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 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 and occasional minor spotting. Minor 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 circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Roman naval battle, naumachia, Roman warship, ancient Roman ships, Roman galley...

This is an Italian blue and white terracotta grotto inspired dolphin and shell form lavabo or wall fountain or even a planter. It is 3 pieces suspended on a stain poplar wall plaque....

A neoclassical buff and red painted terracotta wall roundel by 19th century Danish artist, Peter Ipsen (1815-1860). Beautifully crafted in relief, this antique terracotta roundel ta...

An evocative nineteenth-century painted tôle fire screen or chimney panel, fashioned from shaped sheet metal and ornamented in the neoclassical taste....