Engraved Wall Decorations

Very fine and rare hand colored antique engraved G. W. & C.B. Colton & Co. "Book Map" on onion skin paper of South Carolina, 1874 Published at 172 William Street, New York Below date of "1874" says the following: Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year 1855 by J. H. Colton, in the clerks office of the district court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Title of pocket book...

Monastery Maps of St. Paulus and St. Antonius in the Egyptian Desert – c.1776 Description: This evocative 18th-century engraving depicts stylized maps of two important early Christi...

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: circa...

Antique Roman Temple Engravings Set of 3, Montfaucon 1721 Architecture A refined and highly decorative set of three early 18th-century engravings ill...

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London" This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...

Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860 This striking set of three finely hand-colored lithographs documents aspects of daily life and material...

Antique Portrait of Philip IV of Spain – Etching by Houbraken, c.1750 This finely executed 18th-century portrait presents Philip IV of Spain (1605–1655), one of the most powerful mo...

Egyptian Seated Scribe Statue with Hieroglyphs – Front and Profile Views This pair of antique engravings depicts a striking Egyptian statue of a seated f...

The Triumph of Ceres engraving by Louis Crepy after Jean-Antoine Watteau. Has Watteau inscription on bottom left and Crepy inscription on the right. An early 1700's French engraving ...

Title: Temple Gallery at Gau and Rock Tomb near Hajar Silsila – Egypt Engraving, 1776 Description: This antique engraving from 1776 illustrates architectural elements of a temple ga...

Title: 1757 Native American Tribal Adornments – Feathered Headdresses, Belts & Jewelry Description: This exceptional pair of antique copperplate engravings, published in 1757 in *...

1805 Copperplate Engraving of Dodo and Ostrich from Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia This rare and finely detailed copperplate engraving, created by T. Milton...

Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Orb Weavers & Jumping Spiders, c.1887 This fascinating antique print depicts a selection of striking spider species from Sumatra, illustrated aro...

Antique Print of Dodo and Trumpeter Bird, Plate 688–689, c. 18th Century This antique ornithological engraving features two rare and historically significant bird species: the “Träg...

Fort Nassau at Banda, bird’s-eye view engraving by Van der Schley, c. 1735–1747 This finely detailed 18th-century engraving presents a bird’s-eye view of Fort Nassau on Banda Neira,...

Dutch Theologian Portrait – Leonardus Marius by Adriaen Matham, c.1651 This distinguished 17th-century portrait depicts the Dutch theologian and scholar Leonardus Marius (1587–1651)...

Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Januarius in Ceremonial Robes Description: This hand-colored engraving depicts a distinguished Knight of the Illustrious Order of Saint Janu...

Ancient Egyptian Rock Tombs at Hajar Silsili – 1776 Dutch Engraving by Pococke This finely executed 18th-century engraving presents a detailed architectural elevation and plan of th...

The antique print titled 'Samojeedse vrouw - Samojeedse man' features the attire of a Samoyedic woman and man, representing the traditional clothing worn by these individuals. The Sa...

Habit of a Woman of Africa, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1581 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman ...

Title: "Warrior of Owhyhee: Anthropophage in War Costume, 1785 Engraving" Description: This evocative print, titled "Anthropophage d'Owhay, costume de guerre," portrays a Hawaiian w...

19th-Century Lithograph of Walruses in Arctic Habitat with Calf Illustration This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph presents a scientific study of the walrus (Odobenus rosma...

Title: Roman Carnival Costumes & Festivity - 1820 Etching of Celebration Description: This lively 1820 etching, titled "Carnival at Rome," captures the vibrant spirit of a Roman car...

Egyptian Osiris Statue with Hieroglyphs – Front and Rear Views Engraving This antique pair of engravings presents a compelling depiction of an ancient Egyptian statue...

Original Antique Print of Toucan, Hornbill and Birds of Paradise by Bertuch, c.1790 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four spectacular exotic birds, published...

Grand Master of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes This exquisite hand-colored engraving, titled "Hochmeister des deutschen Ordens" (Grand Master ...

Full Dress of a Gentleman: Regency Era Elegance from Ackermann's Repository This refined hand-colored engraving from April 1, 1810, is plate 26 from volume 3 of Ackermann’s Reposi...

"THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA'S TRAVELLING EQUIPAGE," as indicated by the title at the bottom of the print. It portrays a unique scene featuring a large, box-like carriage being transport...

Antique bird print titled 'Aquila di coda Bianca d'America - Aquila cauda Alba Americana Edw'. Beautiful copper engraving of the white-tailed eagle. This print originates from 'Stori...

An exceptional set of four authentic 18th-century hand-colored copperplate engravings by the celebrated Dutch printmakers Johannes Kip and Leonard Knyff, originally created for the m...

Turkey in Asia – Antique Map by W\.G. Blackie, 1859, with Inset of Assyrian Ruins This finely detailed antique map titled Turkey in Asia is an original engraving from W\.G. Blackie’...

Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh’s 1775 Series This striking hand-colored botanical engraving, designated Tab. VII, is an original plate from ...

Herald of the Order of Saint Hubert: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Dress This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "Herold des St. Hubertus Ordens" (Herald of the Or...

The print, titled "Various Instruments used by the Natives of Otaheite," was created by the artist John Webber, who is well-known for his work as the official artist on Captain James...

Antique Scientific Print of Sumatran Crab and Prawn, Midden-Sumatra c.1887 This detailed antique scientific lithograph depicts two crustacea...

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique Colonie Francoise dans les Isles Antilles'. Detailed map of the French Island of Martinique. Many towns and harbours, anchor pl...

Badger and Otter Hunt – Antique German Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This highly detailed antique engraving titled "Dachs- und Fischotterjagd" (Badger and Otter Hunt) depicts a...

An original engraving featuring a view of Siam, which is present-day Thailand, specifically a view of the city of Ayutthaya with numerous boats depicted on the river. The title, "Vuë...

Antique print titled 'The Everingham Short Horned Prize Cow'. Aquatint of prize cattle. Engraved by J.Harris after a painting by W.H. Davis. It is inscribed below the image 'Bred by Sir Charles R. Tempest, Bart. of Broughton Hall...

Title: Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 8) The engraving was made by T. Cook around 1802, based on an orig...

Title: African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving Description: This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents four distinct portraya...

Title: "Testament of Eudamidas of the City of Corinth" Description: This print depicts a scene from Lucian's 'Toxaris, or Friendship,' where Corinthian Eudamidas is seen lying in a ...

The Corvette Astrolabe in Peril at the Rocks near Legh Island (New Ireland) This engraving depicts the dramatic moment when the French corvette Astrolabe encounters perilous seas ne...

Title: Der Größte Dickschabel - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Great Red Finch by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century **Description:** This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled ...

Engraving by Herbert Lespinasse, wtih it's in Gilt wood. Herbert Lespinasse was the only American deported to the Buchenwald concentration camp dur...

Napoleon's Defeat at Waterloo: French Cannons Seized and Transported, July 1815 This finely crafted engraving, published in 1816, captures a significa...

American advertising display sign of an over-sized ash wood baseball bat with an engraved wood burned inscription and a leather wrapped handle.  

Battle of Montmirail, February 11, 1814 - Iconic Napoleonic War Engraving by Lechard This impressive 19th-century engraving captures the dramatic Battle of Montmirail, fought on Feb...

Title: Hand-Colored Optical View of Pont Notre-Dame, Paris, ca. 18th Century This hand-colored optical print depicts a bustling view of Pont Notre-Dame over the Seine River in Paris...

Title: Unique 1806 Vamana Vishnu Dwarf Avatar Antique Print - Hindu Engraving Description: This fascinating antique print, titled "Vme Incarnation de Vichenou, en Nain Brame," depic...

Title: "Canton Fur Trader: A Vibrant 1799 Glimpse into China's Commerce" Description: This detailed print, labeled as Plate 43 from the series "Costumes of China," depicts a fur tra...

A pair of fine engravings of two Swedish monarchs by Samuel Blessendorf for Puffendorf’s History of Sweden, in antique birch frames, 1663 and 1696. Engravings of Swedish King Karl X Gustav (b. 1622 - d. 1660) dated 1663 and his successor, King Karl XI (b. 1655 - d. 1697) from 1696 by Samuel Blessendorf, a Prussian enamel painter and engraver, born in Berlin in 1670. He designed and engraved these portraits for Puffendorf’s History of Sweden by Freiherr Samuel von Pufendorf (1632-1694), Historiographer to King Karl X of Sweden. Freiherr Samuel von Pufendorf (b 1632 – d 1694) was a German jurist, political philosopher, economist and historian. He was born Samuel Pufendorf and ennobled in 1684 when he was made a baron by Charles XI of Sweden a few months before his death at age 62. Among his achievements are his commentaries and revisions of the natural law theories of Thomas Hobbes...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Crocodiles, Amphibien II, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features two distinct crocodile species depicted in naturalistic ...

Original Antique Print of an Ancient Theatre and Archaeological Excavation by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique copper engraving illustrating the excavation and reconstruction of an...

This genuine antique engraving is an illustration of a bird labeled as "Calao à bec rouge, du Sénégal," which translates to "Red-billed Hornbill from Senegal." The artwork is attribu...

Title: Etats Due Grand-Seigneur En Asie, Empire De Perse, Pays Des Usbecs, Arabie et Egypte . . . 1753 Detailed map of the Turkish Empire, extending to the Black Sea, Georgia, the...

Royal Artillery of the Enlightenment: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortars and Howitzers Description: This extraordinary 18th-century engraving offers a detailed and visually strikin...

Knight of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Dress This finely detailed hand-colored engraving, titled "Ritter des deutschen Ordens" (Knight of the Teut...

Barthelemy Roger (Ladeve 1767- 1841 Saulx-les-Chartreux) “Marie Antoinette de Lorraine-d’Autriche, Reine de France”, after Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun, 1828, engraving, inscribed “Peint par Rossline de Suédois / Dessiné par Monanteuil / Gravé par B. Roger 1828” This engraving of Marie Antoinette was wonderfully done by Barthemely Roger in 1828. It is beautifully framed in the original 19th century gold gilded frame.

Title: "Allegorical Tribute to Cardinal Giovanni Francesco Negroni" Description: This intricate engraving features an allegorical landscape dedicated to Cardinal Giovanni Francesco ...