Victorian Wall Decorations

Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.   

Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c. 1875 Description: Original antique hand-colored lithograph depicting a magnificent pair of Greater Birds of Paradise, identified beneath the image as “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel (Paradisea apoda).” The composition shows the spectacular male Greater Bird of Paradise perched above a female. The male is represented with his characteristic golden-yellow ornamental flank plumes cascading dramatically around the body, contrasting with his dark chest and greenish-yellow head and throat. Two extremely elongated tail wires descend beneath him. The more restrained brown plumage of the female provides a striking illustration of the sexual dimorphism for which birds of paradise became celebrated. Birds of paradise were among the most extraordinary exotic birds known to European naturalists and collectors. Early specimens reached Europe from the Indonesian archipelago without their feet, contributing to centuries of myths that the birds lived perpetually in the air. This history is reflected in the scientific name Paradisea apoda, meaning essentially “footless bird of paradise.” The plate is numbered Fig. 139 and bears the German title “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel.” It was produced for a German 19th-century natural-history publication and is a fine example of the period's increasingly sophisticated ornithological illustration. Although the composition is reminiscent of the celebrated bird illustrations associated with John Gould, I would not attribute this particular plate directly to Gould. The available evidence does not establish Gould as its artist or publisher, and the German typography and figure numbering indicate that it belongs to a separate German natural-history publication. Greater Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel” Fig. 139 German School c. 1870–1880 Original hand-colored lithograph This is an original antique print from the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor spotting and marks, particularly within the margins. Some minor handling wear is consistent with age. The colors remain attractive and the principal image is well preserved. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Medium: Hand-colored lithograph on paper Subject: Greater Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda Male and Female Birds Tropical Birds Ornithology Natural History Keywords: Greater Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise, Paradisea apoda, Paradiesvogel, Der gemeine Paradiesvogel, paradise bird, tropical bird, exotic bird, male bird of paradise, female bird of paradise, Indonesian birds...

19th-Century Victorian Majolica aqua oyster plate signed Minton.

French aqua turquoise Majolica strawberry rectangular cake platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

Rare Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870. 13.8 by 13.8 inches.

English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.

Green Victorian Majolica sunflower plate Wedgwood, circa 1880.

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880. one hairline.

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement given is for one...

Rare Set of 6 French Majolica Palm Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. Diameter / 7.5 inches.

CHARMING Antique English Oak Hanging Wall Shelf Plate Rack~~19th Century The perfect decorative accent piece for displaying your favorite Imari, Majolica, Staffordshire or other an...

Lovely botanical print Chromo-lithograph Original color Published, circa 1870 Unframed. Chipped top left corner Free shipping

Rare 19th Century Majolica Porcelain Palissy Fish Wall Platter. 8.2 inches diameter.

19th Century Leaves Plate Creil & Montereau.

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical composition featuring a delicate array of hand-pressed flowers and foliage, artfull...

An exceptionally fine quality example of an elaborately framed English Still Life of fruits Oil Painting on canvas, in the style of Oliver Clare or Eloise Harriet Stannard, second qu...

English Green Majolica plate Circa 1890.Hairline.

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

19th century English blue and white "Wild Rose" plate. The plate are decorated with wild roses on the border, the central pattern is a rural landscape, bridge and river.

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

Large 19th Century English Oil Painting -Five Hunting Dogs- signed E. Armfield. Large, signed painting in oil on canvas. This ...

19th century blue & white dessert plate flora signed Creil & Montereau.

Victorian Blooms: Pair of Botanical Prints by Jane Wells Loudon, Plates 11 & 31, Circa 1843 This exquisite pair of hand-colored lithographs is by the celebrated botanical artist Jan...

Fabulous set of 10 prints. All judges or lawyers. Humorous caricatures by Sir Lesley " Spy " Ward. Chromolithographs Unframed. Published in Vanity fair C.1870. Actually dated 18...

The Danish Ship portrait masterJakob Petersen (1774 - 1855), student of C. W. Eckerberg made these images on consignment during the 19th century. In association with The Commerce and...

Red Achimenes Flower Botanical Lithograph, Charles Morren, 1845 Description: A vivid mid-19th-century botanical lithograph depicting Achimenes rosea Lindl. var. formosa, a highly de...

An impressive grand set of nine framed botanical hand-colored etching lithographs after 19th century horticulturist Louis Van Houtte (Belgium 1810-1876) who was with the Jardin Botan...

Botanical Brilliance: Edward Dalton Smith’s Copperplate Engravings 1829 This exquisite pair of hand-colored copperplate engravings represents the precision and artistry of the celeb...

Six early 20th Century pressed botanic samples signed and dated 1906 Dimensions in inches: H 17” x W 12” x D 0.7” Age: 1908 Origin: EU Condition: Fair Overview Six early 20th Century...

Hangman's Bridge (Henkersteg), Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany - Antique fine art hand colored engraving on heavy cream paper - architectural view - indistinctly signed by the artist low...

19th century large blue and white French transferware platter signed Utzschneider & Cie (Sarreguemines) Model Helvetia. Scene with fisherman, cow...

This is a digitally remastered print of Bulldogs referenced from a Victorian print originally dating to 1881. Prints of this style were originally printed in black and white and the...

Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.   

Whimsical mid century oil painting on canvas of a fancy dressed monkey and a dog in a classical garden setting, executed in a tongue in cheek Victorian parlor painting style an allur...

Set of Four Antique Mineralogy & Crystal Chromolithographs by Kenngott, 1888 DESCRIPTION: A fascinating set of four original 19th-century scientific plates illustrating mineralo...

Set of Four Victorian Fox Hunting Oil Paintings by Charles Faulkner, Dated 1891 A wonderfully decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find complete set of four late Victorian fox hunting paintings...

19th century mahogany wall shelf from England. This shelf is absolutely gorgeous. It is made from solid mahogany which is wonderfully grained and each shelf is a single board. The...

English green Majolica water lily plate, Circa 1890. 7.5 inches diameter.

19th-Century Victorian Majolica bird and Prunus platter with a bamboo border.

19th Century English Green Leaves Majolica Platter.

Antique Victorian Shadow Box with Floral Wreath C1890 Measures - 26.75"H x 24.75"W x 4.5"D A finely crafted antique shadow box featuring an intric...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany banjo barometer, having a quality mahogany barometer with carved scrolls, round silvered engraved dial with the original hands, a brass bezel and t...

PAIR of French Victorian (19th Century) prints of engravings titled \"Vestale\" (a reference to Gaspare Spontini\'s 1807 opera \"La vestale\") and \"Euterpe\" (Greek mythology\'s mus...

This is a nice, antique, oval tiger wood veneer frame with convex / bubble glass. Inside, is an print with various fruits. This is a nice, solid frame, showing some typical cosmet...

Victorian Botanical Splendor: Set of 6 Framed Prints by W. Thompson from "The English Flower Garden" (First Edition, 1852–1853) A charming and decorative set of six antique botanica...

19th Century Large French Majolica Palissy square platter signed Longchamp. Decorated with fishs, and 4 shells on the corners , bamboo border.

19th century oil painting of yorkshire flither pickers by robert farren circa 1890. Painted by robert b. Farren (1832-1912) This is a a skilfully executed and coloured oil painting...

depicts an hour into the Battle - HMS Victory is to the left, with the French ship the Redoubtable, and HMS Temeraire, with HMS Pickle, the small ship who brought the news back to En...

HENRY MAIDMENT English. fl. 1889-1914 Pastoral Landscape with Shepherd and Flock Oil on canvas signed with artist's monogram lower right (intertwined HM / 1900) 29 1/8" W x 17 1/...

Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.

Signed English oil on canvas beautifully depicting cliffs and crashing waves on a rocky shoreline with cormorants at sunset. The original plaster of Paris frame shows beautifully. So...

These are a set of FOUR digitally remastered prints of Parrots, hand coloured framed prints, originally from Circa 1800s. Prints of this style we...

CARVED WALKING STICK WITH AVIAN HANDLE Probably English or Continental, circa early 20th century 34 3/8" H x 1" D x 4 5/8" W This finely carved walking stick features a carefully d...

This charming set of five vintage botanical floral prints celebrates the enduring beauty of scientific botanical illustration. Featuring finely detailed depictions of classic floweri...

19th century painting of a young boy sitting beside his goat and cart. Goat carts were very popular with children throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The wicker goat carts we...

French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  

Utterly charming portrait of a French or Belgian matron with a gorgeous lace fichu. She has an incredibly expressive, kind face. On verso in white chalk (now covered by backing paper...