Victorian Wall Decorations

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.

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

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

Title: The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson & British Fleet, 1805 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the Battle of Trafalgar, the decisive British naval victory of 21 October 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. This dramatic maritime scene is after the painting by celebrated British marine artist Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867), and was engraved by John Cousen (1804–1880). The inscriptions beneath the image read: “C. STANFIELD, R.A. PAINTER.” “J. COUSEN, ENGRAVER.” “THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.” “FROM THE PICTURE IN THE VERNON GALLERY.” The Battle of Trafalgar Fought on 21 October 1805 off Cape Trafalgar on the southwestern coast of Spain, the Battle of Trafalgar was one of the most important naval engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, confronted the combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Nelson employed an unconventional attack, dividing his fleet into columns that sailed directly into the Franco-Spanish battle line. The resulting close-range engagement ended in a decisive British victory and confirmed Britain’s command of the seas. The battle became one of the defining events of British maritime history. Admiral Horatio Nelson & HMS Victory Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) commanded the British fleet from his famous flagship HMS Victory. Shortly before the battle commenced, Nelson ordered the celebrated signal: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” During the fighting, Nelson was struck by a musket ball fired from the French ship Redoutable and was mortally wounded. He died aboard HMS Victory during the battle, having lived long enough to learn that victory was assured. His death at the moment of triumph made Nelson a national hero and permanently linked his name with Trafalgar. The Scene Stanfield’s composition conveys the enormous scale, violence and confusion of a major naval engagement in the age of sail. Ships-of-the-line crowd the horizon, their towering masts and rigging emerging through smoke, spray and the dramatic sky. Several vessels are depicted fighting at extremely close quarters, recalling the devastating exchanges of cannon fire that characterized the battle. In the foreground, broken spars, wreckage and sailors struggling in the turbulent sea emphasize the human consequences of the engagement. The exceptionally wide composition gives the engraving an almost panoramic character and makes it particularly effective as a decorative maritime print. Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Clarkson Frederick Stanfield was one of the leading British marine painters of the 19th century. Stanfield had first-hand experience of life at sea before establishing himself as an artist. His knowledge of ships, rigging, changing weather and the movement of the ocean contributed to the convincing maritime atmosphere for which his work became celebrated. He was elected a Royal Academician and became particularly admired for his dramatic marine and historical paintings. John Cousen (1804–1880) The painting was translated into engraving by John Cousen, an accomplished English engraver known particularly for his landscape, architectural and marine subjects after important contemporary British artists. His finely worked engraving preserves the dramatic tonal effects of Stanfield’s original painting, from the dark turbulent foreground water to the distant ships disappearing into smoke and atmospheric haze. The Vernon Gallery The original painting was part of the important collection assembled by British businessman and philanthropist Robert Vernon (1774–1849). Vernon built an extensive collection devoted primarily to contemporary British art and presented his collection to the British nation in 1847. The inscription “From the Picture in the Vernon Gallery” records the important provenance of Stanfield’s original composition. Technique: Original antique steel engraving Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, R.A. (1793–1867) Engraver: John Cousen (1804–1880) Title: The Battle of Trafalgar Subject: Battle of Trafalgar Date depicted: 21 October 1805 Historical figure: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson British flagship: HMS Victory Historical period: Napoleonic Wars Origin: England Publication date: 19th century Style / Period: Victorian / 19th-century British maritime art Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered spotting and foxing and minor staining. There is visible wear and some paper loss and irregularity to the outer edges and corners, particularly at the upper corners. Some minor handling marks and creasing are present, consistent with the age of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains strong, detailed and visually impressive. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Please note: This is an original antique 19th-century steel engraving, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar 1805, Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, HMS Victory, Royal Navy, British Navy, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon, naval battle, naval warfare, British naval history, maritime history, military history, sailing ships, ships of the line, antique maritime print, antique naval engraving, Clarkson Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, John Cousen, Vernon Gallery, British marine art, Victorian engraving, steel engraving, original antique print, 19th century maritime art

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

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

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

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.

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...

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

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...

19th Century English Green Leaves Majolica Platter.

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

19th Century Leaves Plate Creil & Montereau.

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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

Fabulous set of 12 prints. All statesmen. Humorous caricatures by Sir Lesley " Spy " Ward. Chromolithographs Unframed. Published in Vanity fair. Dated 1873 The measurement give...

This is an antique classical wall frieze. A Continental, silvered copper Grand Tour relief plaque in later frame, dating to the late Victorian perio...

Victorian Classic Still Life Painting of Flowers from the late 1800's. The Antique Oil Painting is on panel and features a dark floral still life setting of a multi-colored Bouquet o...

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...

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

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

This signed English watercolor portrait, dated 1829 and inscribed “Painted by Mr. King,” depicts Hanah Tichbon as a young woman dressed in white, wearing a gold chain and cross and h...

Fabulous set of 12 prints. All statesmen. Humorous caricatures by Sir Lesley " Spy " Ward. Chromolithographs Unframed. Published in Vanity fair. Dated 1873 The measurement give...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Set of Three Antique Mineralogy Chromolithographs, Quartz, Agate & Tourmaline, 1888 DESCRIPTION: A decorative set of three original 19th-century mineralogy plates illustrating quart...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.   

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...

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...

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

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...

Colorful Palissy Majolica wall fish Handled platter signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. Shells and mussels on a basketweave background.

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...

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...

Set of four framed botanical color prints after the renowned Scottish architect, designer, and watercolorist Charles Rennie Mackintosh.  Each piece features a stylistic watercolor pl...

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/...

19th-century English Green Majolica strawberry & grapes platter.

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...

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...

"The Meet" Stevengraph, registered Jan 26, 1880, English. "Woven in silk by Thomas Stevens, Inventory and Manufacturer, Coventry and London (Registered)". Some foxing/discoloration. ...

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

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