Engraved Wall Decorations

Circa 1820-50 copper plate engraving "The Last Communion of Saint Jerome", Italian. From the 1614 painting by Domenichino (Italian, 1581-1641). Engraved by Ignazio, circa 1820-1850. ...

Ortolan Bunting – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 This finely hand-colored copper engraving, published in 1789, depicts the Emberiza hortulana, commonly known as th...

Antique print, titled: 'Josephus Archidux Austriae etc.' This original antique plate shows a portrait of Joseph I (26 July 1678 – 17 April 1711), Holy Roman Emperor from 1705 until his death in 1711. Source unknown, to be determined. Joseph I (Joseph Jacob Ignaz Johann Anton...

Presented is a rare stipple engraving of “Liberty. In the form of the Goddess of Youth giving Support to the Bald Eagle.” This engraving was drawn, engraved, and published by Edward ...

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou Monkey (1797-1800) – Audebert’s Masterpiece This exquisite antique engraving, titled "Le Sajou. Variété A. Simia apella v.a.", is a...

Antique portrait titled 'Maria, Gemalinne van Willem de II. Prins van Oranje, enz. enz. enz'. Portrait of Mary, Princess of Orange; half-length dire...

Antique map titled 'Suite de la Coste de Guinée (..) - Vervolg van de Kust van Guinée (..)'. Decorative map of the coast of Guinea from, Cape Apollonia to the Volta River. Engraved b...

A beautiful vintage shadowbox of solid brass hardware. The exceptionally large gourd-shaped door plate is prominently featured, displaying great deta...

Untitled antique print of a lobster from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or V...

Presented is an original 1893 etching by George Aikman, after an original watercolor by John Smart. This composition depicts golfers, accompanied by young caddies and families, playi...

Early 19th Century Botanical Engraving by John Curtis – Hand Coloured Natural History Plate An original early 19th-century hand-coloured botanical engraving from the celebrated natural history publications of John Curtis (1791–1862), one of Britain’s most respected botanical and entomological illustrators. This beautifully detailed plate illustrates a flowering plant in scientific profile, showing bloom structure, leaves, buds, and root system with precision typical of early Victorian natural history illustration. Curtis’s work bridges science and art — created for study, yet prized today for its elegance and balance. These engravings formed part of the golden age of British botanical publishing, when artists collaborated with engravers and colourists to produce plates that were both accurate and visually refined. Each impression was printed from an engraved plate and then carefully coloured by hand, meaning no two examples are ever exactly identical. The composition has the clarity collectors seek: • Central botanical specimen • Naturalistic colour palette • Fine line engraving • Period scientific titling This makes it ideal as a single framed piece or as part of a gallery wall of antique botanical studies. About John Curtis John Curtis was a leading figure in British natural history illustration. He is best known for British Entomology and botanical works that combined taxonomic accuracy with graceful composition. His engravings are held in major museum collections and remain highly collectable in the decorative arts market. Period Early 19th century, circa 1820–1840. Technique Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring on laid paper. Condition Good antique condition consistent with age. Light toning and minor handling marks may be present, as expected with early 19th-century works on paper. Please see the images. Why Collect Curtis Botanical Prints...

Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross – Antique Engraving of Waltham Cross, c.1791 This finely executed antique engraving depicts the Eleanor Cross at Waltham, one of the twelve monumental c...

Antique Entomology Prints, English Insects on Marigold & Willow, Albin 1720 Description: A refined and visually striking pair of early 18th-century hand-colored engravings by El...

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak & Elm, Albin 1720 A refined and engaging example of early English natural history illustration, this original hand-colored copper en...

Beautiful collection of 13 engravings of 300 years old! Nicely framed. The maker Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), w...

Beautiful engraving representing "The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Maire-Madeliane", after an oil on canvas by Antonio Allegri of Correggio (1489-1534), master of the renaissance, engraved by Robert Strange...

Antique religious print titled 'Geslachtboom der Priesteren en Leviten'. This antique print depicts the family tree of the Priests and Levites, as described in Exodus 6:16 and 3:18. ...

Untitled print of Dutch guards shooting a tiger, Jepara, Indonesia. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Title: Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer Description: A finely executed antique portrait engraving of Edward Jenner...

Turkey in Asia – Antique Ottoman Empire Map by John Tallis, ca. 1851 This decorative 19th-century map titled "Turkey in Asia" was published by John Tallis & Company around 1851. Eng...

Set of two antique prints titled 'A Ship carrying all her Sailes' and 'A little Vessel'. These prints originates from volume 3 of 'Spectacle de la Nature: Or, Nature Display'd' by No...

Antique print titled 'De Cora-Cora van Titaway'. This is an original copper engraving of the Coracora fleet from Titaway. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. ...

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist. Buffon published thirty-six quarto volumes of his most well-known work, Hi...

Title: Plate 21: 'Histoire Naturelle, Regne Animal, 1; Le Macaque - 2; Le Douc' Medium: Print Origin: From 'The Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des ...

English Moths on Oak & Elm – Hand-Colored Entomology Engraving, Albin 1720 This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural History of English Insects, the landmark entomological work by Eleazar Albin. The composition depicts moths and caterpillars shown in successive stages of development, carefully arranged around oak and elm branches. Albin’s practice of illustrating insects in direct relation to their host plants was innovative for its time and places this work among the earliest systematic studies of English insects. The plate is dedicated “To the Right Honorable The Lady Arthur Somerset,” following early 18th-century aristocratic convention. Lady Arthur Somerset was the wife of Lord Arthur Somerset, a British courtier and member of one of England’s most prominent noble families. Such dedications reflect the strong connection between scientific publishing and aristocratic patronage in Georgian England. The insects shown are moths and caterpillars associated with deciduous woodland trees, likely including oak-feeding and elm-feeding moth species commonly observed in England. The plants depicted are oak (Quercus) and elm (Ulmus), rendered with botanical clarity and decorative balance. The restrained palette of greens and soft neutrals, combined with the natural symmetry of the layout, gives the engraving strong visual appeal beyond its scientific importance. Printed on early 18th-century paper and finished with original hand coloring applied under Albin’s supervision, this engraving is an authentic period work, not a later reproduction. It functions equally well as a collector’s piece of early natural history and as a refined decorative artwork suited to classic or contemporary interiors. Condition: Light to moderate, even age-related toning consistent with early 18th-century paper. Minor edge wear from original binding. Original hand coloring remains clear and well preserved. Framing tips: For a classic interior, frame in dark walnut or ebonized wood with a generous ivory or soft cream mat to complement the aged paper tone. For a lighter, contemporary look, a pale oak or natural wood frame with a museum-white mat works beautifully. UV-protective glazing is recommended to preserve the original hand coloring. These engravings are sold unframed, allowing full flexibility for custom presentation. Keywords: Eleazar Albin, English insects, antique insect print, entomology engraving, hand colored engraving, Georgian natural history, 18th century print, British insects, moth engraving, caterpillar illustration, oak leaves, elm leaves, botanical entomology, antique scientific illustration, natural history art, interior designer wall art, decorative antique print...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical allegorical engravings. Pair of Italian neoclassical allegorical engravings after Raphael from "The Hours of the Nig...

Marina Starfish handcrafted print. The technique of printing on silver leaf is our reinterpretation of an ancient tradition. Each print is entirely printed and colored in Italy by o...

Grand Antique Map of Oceania and the Pacific Ocean – Australia & America 1884 This impressive antique map titled Oceania – Pacific Ocean was published in the New and Revised Edition...

32 pieces caricature playing cards, 19th century 19th century Caricature playing cards printed on one page 32 pieces hand colored Framed and behind glass The size is 68 cm x 80 cm...

Chinese Junks and Sailing Vessels – Ferrario Il Costume Antico e Moderno, 1815 Description: This finely detailed hand-colored engraving illustrates two traditional Chinese sailing v...

TITLE: Set of Three Antique People & Trades of Lima Peru Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Fascinating set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting people and e...

Title: O-Mai Visiting Captain Cook aboard the Resolution at Tahiti, 18th Century Description: This finely engraved 18th-century copperplate print depicts a diplomatic encounter betw...

Cavendish’s Ship Desire in Storm near the Strait of Magellan – 18th Century Description: This dramatic 18th-century copperplate engraving depicts The Desire, one of the ships of the...

Antique Japan View — Meaco (Kyoto), Deshima & Japanese Scenes, Chatelain, c.1719 This remarkable early 18th-century copperplate engraving titled “Vue et Description de la Ville de M...

Antique Chinese Temple & Pagoda Engraving — Chatelain, 1719 This important early 18th-century copperplate engraving titled “Description d'un des plus fameux temples des Chinois, ave...

Antique Print – Hungarian Hussars on Horseback, Military Uniforms – 1858 This striking antique lithograph, dated 1858, presents two Hungarian Hussars on horseback in full regimental...

Édouard Lièvre, Brass Renaissance Revival Lion Medallion Salver, C. 1870 France, circa 1870 This beautiful Renaissance Revival brass salver, made by the renowned French artist Édoua...

Original Antique Woodcut of Peru and Quito from Gottfried's America, c.1655 Description: An original antique woodcut titled "Peru", published in the celebrated travel collection *Ne...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Framed Fish Engravings, A Pair. These 18th Century engravings originated from Catesby's publication, 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and ...

Decorative Botanical Engraving of Sedum & Succulent Plants, 1737 Description: An original 18th-century botanical plate from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s celebrated “Phytanthoza Iconographia,” one of the most ambitious and visually striking botanical publications of the early 18th century. This finely detailed plate, numbered 93, depicts several varieties of Sedum and related succulent plants, including stonecrop and houseleek. The plants are presented with remarkable botanical detail, showing fleshy leaves, flowering stems, delicate blossoms and exposed root systems. Soft shades of green, yellow and pink give the composition an especially decorative quality. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) was a German apothecary and botanist. His monumental “Phytanthoza Iconographia,” published in Regensburg between 1737 and 1745, contained more than 1,000 botanical plates and was particularly innovative for its use of color printing combined with hand finishing. The illustrations are today admired both as important works of botanical documentation and as highly decorative examples of 18th-century natural history illustration. Artist / Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) Publication: Phytanthoza Iconographia Plate: No. 93 Date: circa 1737–1745 Medium: Color-printed mezzotint and engraving with hand coloring Condition: Good antique condition overall, with expected signs of age including light toning, occasional spotting, minor marks and small imperfections to the paper. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Please contact us if you would like a more detailed condition report. This is an original antique print published in the 18th century, not a modern reproduction. Sold unframed. Any framed or interior images are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, Weinmann botanical print...

Original Antique Anatomical Print of Human Skin by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving illustrating the structure and anatomy of human skin and related m...

A stunning set of two early 20th-century ornithological plates, depicting the male Senegal oriole and the Cape starling. These birds are illustrated with remarkable precision and ele...

An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Ob...

Each panel is handmade in the artist’s studio, available in several sizes (S, M, L) and can be displayed individually or as part of a composition. DREVO by Victoria Yakusha is a ser...

This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria, nec non Nigritiae vel Terrae Nigrorum Maxima Pars" by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1...

Arnoldo Van Westerhout (1651-1725) - Battaglia tra Cristiani e Turchi Description: This impressive etching by Arnoldo van Westerhout (1651–1725) depicts the dramatic clash between C...

Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four varieties of slow worms and snake-like legless reptiles, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” in Weimar in 1802. The plate is titled “Amphibien XX / Amphibies XX” and depicts four elegantly intertwined specimens. Bertuch identifies them as the Common Slow Worm or Blindworm (Anguis fragilis), Short-bellied Slow Worm (Anguis ventralis), Flat-tailed Slow Worm (Anguis platura), and Variegated Slow Worm (Anguis variegata). At the time these unusual reptiles were commonly associated with snakes because of their elongated, limbless bodies. The familiar European slow worm, despite its snake-like appearance, is in fact a legless lizard. Bertuch records a remarkably international distribution for the animals illustrated on this plate, describing examples from Europe and the Old World, Carolina and Virginia, the East Indies and New Holland (Australia). The intertwined arrangement and strong original hand coloring give the plate considerable decorative appeal, with tones of green, yellow, brown, black and gray. The engraving 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. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, it contained hundreds of finely engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, costumes and mythology. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob Hauer Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Amphibien XX / Amphibies XX Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: 1802 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, occasional minor spotting and 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 1802, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: antique snake print, slow worm print, blindworm, legless lizard, Anguis fragilis, antique reptile print...

This large decorative framed artwork features an elaborately shaped butterfly-form panel engraved with the Chinese Eight Immortals, depicted among auspicious clouds, flowers, and tra...

View of Derri on the Nile – Antique Egypt Panoramic Engraving, c.1755 This elegant panoramic engraving presents the town of Derri on the Nile, shown from across the river with saili...

Title: Monumental Classical Relief Frieze – Bacchic Procession, Montfaucon, 1721 Description: This large-format engraving is conceived as an architectural object rather than a small...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 This refined pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings represents the artistic and scientific excellen...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bromus (Brome Grasses), c.1830 This striking set of eight early 19th-century botanical engravings features several expressive species of Bro...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Agrostis, Panicum & Setaria Grasses, c.1830 This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings presents an elegant survey of early ninet...

A rare 18 century perspective view engraving of the Salon de la Menagerie at Versailles, attributed to Antoine Aveline retailed in Paris by Nicolas Langlois and executed with the per...

Set of Six Elephant Hunting Scene Engravings in Gilt Frames. Antique Williamson & Howitt engravings of elephants in varied orientalist hunting scenes and landscapes in elegant corner...

Victorian Orientalist Etching with Arabic Inscription, Giltwood Frame, 19th Century A finely executed Victorian etching depicting a richly detailed Orientalist scene, showing two ma...

Woman of Aragon – Hand-Colored Engraving by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, c.1797 An exquisite late-18th-century hand-colored engraving titled “Femme de l’Aragon,” designed by Jacques Gr...

Title: Lusthuis of HRH the Prince of Orange at Tervuren, circa 1820s Description: This fine antique engraving depicts the Lusthuis (Pleasure House or Country Retreat) of His Royal H...

Hand-Colored Engraving of Mlle d’Orléans, ca. 1900 edition This elegant hand-colored engraving portrays Mademoiselle d’Orléans (1698–1743), a French princess who, at the age of fift...

Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (American, 1878 - 1948) A Portrait Photograph of 'Hostin Nez." or 'Hostin Nnāez or Nez - Diné' (Najavo), depicting the head and shoulders portrait of a young man in corduroy shirt, bead necklace, hoop earrings and headband, within its original walnut frame, behind glass. Circa: Pasadena, California 1914. Stamped: 1914 Karl Moon...