Engraved Wall Decorations

Pair of Antique Engravings of Starfish and Marine Echinoderms from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A fine pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alemb...

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835 This attractive pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, caterpillars, ...

Two Species of Wrasse Fish – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1780 Beautiful 18th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting two species of wrasse fish, titled in manuscript Le l...

Title: Set of Three Hand-Colored 18th Century Equestrian Engravings Description: A decorative set of three antique hand-colored equestrian engravings showing riders on horseback in refined classical manège poses. The plates are titled Le Bijoux, Le Parfait, and Le Gendarme, each presenting a formally dressed rider guiding a horse in an elegant riding-school movement. These engravings belong to the early 18th-century European equestrian tradition associated with Friedrich Wilhelm Baron d’Eisenberg’s celebrated work on classical horsemanship and riding-school technique. The prints combine detailed engraving with attractive original or later hand coloring, giving the set a warm and decorative character. The riders’ costumes, saddlery, horses, and controlled movements make the set especially appealing for an equestrian interior, library, country house, study, tack room, club room, or traditional gallery wall. The aged paper, hand coloring, and visible signs of age contribute to their authentic antique appearance. Included plates: Le Bijoux, plate XXI Le Parfait, plate XXXV Le Gendarme, plate XVI Condition: Fair antique condition. General age-related toning, foxing, staining, surface dirt, handling marks, creases, small paper imperfections, and irregular sheet edges. Some discoloration and wear in the margins and image areas, consistent with age and use. The images remain decorative and suitable for framing. Please review all photos carefully. Details: Date: circa 1727 Artist / Author: After Friedrich Wilhelm Baron d’Eisenberg Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper Subject: Horses, riders, classical dressage, manège, equestrian training Style: 18th-century European equestrian Sold as: Set of three Framing: Sold unframed Please note: The framed and interior images are for presentation purposes only. The prints are sold unframed. Keywords: antique equestrian print...

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835 This elegant set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian scientific publicat...

Antique View Surat Castle India – Mughal Empire Port, Millar 1782 This finely engraved eighteenth-century print presents a coastal view of t...

Medieval Coronation Ceremony, Hand-Colored Costume Plate by Paul Mercuri, 1845 A richly detailed hand-colored engraving depicting a grand medieval coronation or ecclesiastical cerem...

Original Antique Print of a Chocolate-Drinking Creole Lady of Lima, Peru, c.1796 Description: An original antique copperplate engraving titled "Española Criolla de Lima" and "Dame C...

Title: Antique Print of a Creole Lady Drinking Chocolate in Lima, Peru, c.1796 Description: An original antique copperplate engraving titled "Dama Criolla di Lima nel Perù" and "Dam...

Antique Date Palm & Coconut Botanical Scene, Phoenix & Cocos, c.1831 Description: This richly illustrated botanical scene depicts the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and coconut pal...

Pair of Serlio Architectural Plan Engravings, Neoclassical, c.1721 This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings presents a sophisticated series of classical architec...

Title: Sex Appeal – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, Dirty Dogs of Paris Series This humorous hand-colored etching and aquatint titled “Sex Appeal” is by Boris O’Klei...

Ernst Kropp Marsh Landscape with Swans – Atmospheric German Etching, c.1910 This atmospheric original etching by German artist Ernst Kropp (1880–1945) captures a tranquil marshland ...

Sir Walter Raleigh Frees Five Indian Kings – Drake Voyages Engraving 1770 This evocative eighteenth-century engraving illustrates a dramatic episode from the early age of exploratio...

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

Pair of Classical Dressage Engravings — Haute École Horsemanship, c.1750 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates advanced movements fro...

Horatio Nelson Portrait, Trafalgar Engraving, Naval Hero, 1819 London This striking engraved portrait depicts Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805), one of Britain’s most celebrat...

Polyommatus Butterflies & Caterpillars by Aug. Duméril, circa 1830 This finely detailed and beautifully hand-colored entomological engraving depicts several species of butterflies f...

Antique print titled 'ZEBRA mas, sive Assinus sylvestris Africanus. Drawn from a stuff’d Skin in the Royal College of Physicians, London'. Rare zoological study of a male Zebra, [typ...

Rivinus botanicals: Anonis, Hedysarum & Genista hispanica, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attributed t...

JOHANN WILHELM WEINMANN (1683-1741) - PHYTANTHOZA ICONOGRAPHIE - Antique pair of framed 18th century first edition Phytanthoza Iconographie botanical hand colored mezzotint engraving...

Polish Royal & Noble Costume Engravings, Hand-Colored Set of 4, 1749 This elegant set of four mid-18th century hand-colored costume engravings depicts members of Polish society and ...

Title: Original Antique Print of Peru, Bolivia & Chile – Lima Cathedral and Views, c.1855 Description: An original antique wood-engraved print titled "Peru, Bolivia, Chile", featuring a series of finely engraved views and ethnographic scenes from the west coast of South America. The print was published in Germany around the mid-nineteenth century. At the centre of the composition is a detailed view of the Cathedral of Lima, one of the most important landmarks of the former Viceroyalty of Peru. Surrounding this principal image are ten smaller engraved vignettes illustrating the landscapes, wildlife, architecture and people of Peru, Bolivia and Chile. The scenes include the Cathedral of Chuquisaca (Sucre, Bolivia), llamas and alpacas in the Andes, the Andean condor, Indigenous inhabitants, horsemen, traders, the marketplace of Santiago de Chile, a river scene on the Marañón, tropical Indigenous dwellings, and daily life across the region. Together they provide a fascinating nineteenth-century European overview of the geography, cultures and natural history of western South America. The print combines architecture, ethnography, zoology and landscape into a single decorative composition, making it both historically informative and visually attractive. Such composite engravings were intended to introduce readers to distant countries through carefully selected representative scenes. This is an original antique print printed...

Allegory of Fire with Charon on the River Styx – 18th Century Optical Print This dramatic and richly colored 18th-century optical print presents an allegorical vision of 'Fire', ren...

Title: European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1798) Description: This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from Frie...

Title: The Hunter, Samuel Howitt Georgian Equestrian Engraving, England, 1799 An elegant original copperplate engraving by celebrated British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a finely saddled hunter standing before a rustic stable. The composition exemplifies the refined equestrian imagery that made Howitt one of the foremost animal painters and engravers of the Georgian period. The plate bears the inscription "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that the artist both designed and engraved the work himself. At lower right the publication line reads "Published Oct. 23, 1799," confirming its original eighteenth-century publication. Samuel Howitt (1756–1822) was renowned for his depictions of horses, hunting scenes, dogs, and rural sporting life. His engravings were highly regarded among the English gentry and remain sought after today by collectors of antique sporting art and equestrian imagery. The restrained composition, exceptional line work, and noble portrayal of the horse make this a wonderful decorative piece for a country house, library, gentleman's study, stable office, or contemporary equestrian interior. Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Origin: England Date: Published October 23, 1799 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper Image dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21.3 cm Presented unframed. Framed photographs are for inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, minor handling wear, and light creasing consistent with more than two centuries of age. Wide original margins remain intact, and the impression is strong and well-preserved. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, The Hunter, horse engraving, hunting horse print, Georgian sporting art, antique equestrian print, English country house decor, original copperplate engraving, British horse art, sporting print, eighteenth century engraving, hunting lodge decor, stable interior, laid paper engraving, English rural life, antique animal art...

Title: 1799 Samuel Howitt "Shooting Pony" Engraving – Original Georgian English Equestrian Print Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Title: Shooting Pony Date: Published August 3, 1799 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper, unframed Country of Origin: England An original Georgian copperplate engraving by the celebrated British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a finely trained shooting pony standing within an idyllic English landscape. A huntsman appears in the background beside a gate, reinforcing the sporting character of the composition. The plate bears the inscription "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that Samuel Howitt both designed and engraved the work himself. At lower right the print is dated "Published Aug. 3, 1799," confirming its eighteenth-century publication. Samuel Howitt ranks among the most important British animal and sporting artists of the Georgian period. Best known for his naturalistic representations of horses, hunting scenes, dogs, and wildlife, his works were widely admired by the English gentry and country estates. His engravings combine elegant composition with an extraordinary sensitivity to the anatomy and character of animals. This authentic late eighteenth-century engraving makes a superb addition to collections of sporting art, equestrian memorabilia, or traditional English country-house interiors. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, minor creasing and handling wear consistent with more than two centuries of age. The sheet retains generous margins and displays exceptionally well. Presented unframed. Framed images are for inspiration only. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, Shooting Pony, horse engraving, equestrian print, Georgian engraving, sporting art, English country house, antique horse print, original copperplate engraving, British sporting print, hunting art, riding horse, eighteenth century engraving, 1799 print, English rural landscape, laid paper engraving, country estate decor, stable decoration, equestrian collectible, antique animal art.

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763 Description: A powerful and highly sought-after satirical engraving by William Hogarth, titled The Bruiser, ...

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A compelling and historically evocative hand-colored engraving titled “Habit of a Moorish Slave, in 1568...

Title: Rare 18th-Century Engravings of Cannon Manufacturing and Artillery Casting Techniques Description: This exquisite set of six 18th-century engravings showcases the intricate p...

Monumental Classical Allegory, Large Horizontal Engraving from Montfaucon, 1721 Description: This impressive large-format engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumenta...

Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830 This elegant set of nine antique botanical engravings dates from around 1830 and presents a beautifully detail...

Pair of Italian Gilt Concave Metal Brutalist Wall Medallion Sculptures, C. 1970s Italy, Circa 1970s A captivating Pair of Italian Gilt Concave Metal Brutalist Wall Medallion Sculptur...

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Queen Elizabeth I Portrait Engraving, Antique British Royal Print 1784 A striking and highly decorative 18th-century copperplate engraving depict...

This is an engraving depicting sea lions from a 1765 Dutch edition of George Anson's account of his voyage around the world. Here's a detailed description of the artwork: Title: "Ee...

Antique Portrait of Sir Thomas More – Holbein, Bartolozzi Stipple Engraving, 1793 This refined late 18th-century stipple engraving depicts Sir Thomas ...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This beautifully preserved pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the arti...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A refined pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin Ma...

Rare 18th-century engravings depicting the intricate process of cannon manufacturing This compilation of six detailed 18th-century engravings showcases the fascinating and comple...

Ancient Egyptian Reliefs & Hieroglyphs, Denon Voyage Egypt, 6 Engravings 1802 This cohesive set of six copper engravings originates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, pub...

Antique Coconut Palm Botanical Study, Cocos nucifera, c.1831 Description: This highly detailed botanical engraving presents a full analytical study of the coconut palm, including fl...

Dakota (Sioux) People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Naudowessies” depicts Indigenous Dakota (Sioux) people of ...

Allegory of Emperor Charles VI and the Habsburg Monarchy, c.1720 A large and visually impressive Baroque allegorical engraving celebrating the reign of Emperor Charles VI (1685–1740...

This etching and engraving, titled "Sanglier" (Wild Boar), depicts a wild boar lying down, possibly resting or in a moment of repose. The artist has meticulously captured the texture...

Albrecht Dürer, Saint Eustace. Copper engraving, 1501. Carved later in the 16 century. Signed with the monogram A.D (Albrecht Dürer) Why not having on a...

The engraving titled "America" was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during the mid-18th century. The series includes al...

18th Century Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition c1745 This finely engraved anatomical plate presents two standing skeleton figures shown from frontal...

Antique British Military Portrait Print – Sikh War Generals, c.1850 A refined and highly decorative mid-19th century engraving featuring a c...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828 This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the charm and precision of British bot...

19th-Century Lithograph of a Lioness, Her Cubs, and Their Caretaker This unique 19th-century lithograph depicts an unusual yet tender interaction between a lioness, her young cubs...

Antique Persian Military Scene with Camel - Hand-Colored Engraving, c1820 A lively and visually engaging early 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Persian military figures...

Pair of Classical Mythological Engravings – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained 1721 A refined pair of classical engravings depicting mythological figures after ancient Roman sculpture, ...

This image is a beautiful collage of antique hand-colored botanical engravings from 1845, each showcasing a different plant species with exceptional detail and vibrant colors. The en...

Cabinet-Size Butterfly Engravings with Jewel-Tone Species, Set of 6, 1835 This striking set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian publica...

Diana of the Ephesians Antique Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving depicts the famed Diana of the Ephesians (Artemis of Ephesus), one of the most recognizable and symbolically rich cult images of the ancient world. The plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication *L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures*, published in Paris in 1721, a foundational scholarly work that systematically documented classical antiquities and helped establish archaeology as an academic discipline. Montfaucon’s encyclopedic project sought to gather visual knowledge of ancient civilizations through carefully engraved illustrations based on surviving sculptures, coins, manuscripts, and earlier collections. This engraving presents the Ephesian Artemis in her distinctive archaic form: a rigid frontal figure crowned with a mural headdress, arms extended, and a body covered with symbolic registers. The multiple rounded forms across the torso—traditionally interpreted as fertility attributes—reflect the goddess’s role as a universal mother and protector of nature. Bands of animals, mythological creatures, and sacred motifs reinforce her association with cosmic order, fertility, and the natural world. Unlike the athletic huntress Artemis familiar from Greek sculpture, the Ephesian Diana represents an older Anatolian cult tradition absorbed into Greco-Roman religion. The engraving therefore documents not only a sculpture but also Enlightenment-era attempts to understand ancient religious symbolism through comparative study. Montfaucon’s precise linework and balanced composition exemplify the refined craftsmanship of Parisian copperplate engraving during the early 18th century, combining scholarly accuracy with strong decorative appeal. Today, engravings from L’Antiquité expliquée are highly regarded by collectors of classical antiquity, archaeology, and early academic illustration. The graphic symmetry and sculptural clarity make this image particularly suitable for interiors ranging from traditional libraries to contemporary gallery walls. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light discoloration to the paper, consistent with early eighteenth-century prints. Minor edge wear and handling marks confined mainly to the margins. Plate impression visible. Blank verso. Framing tips: A dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat enhances the classical presence of the figure. For a modern interior, a slim black frame with generous mat spacing creates a museum-quality presentation emphasizing the engraving’s symmetry. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, France, Paris, 1721 Keywords: Diana of Ephesus, Artemis of Ephesus engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité expliquée, antique classical engraving, Ephesian Diana print, Greek mythology print...

Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms Description: This highly detailed 18th-century engraving presents a meticulously rendered...

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate III" This 19th-century ornithological print, part of a scientific collection, features an array of land birds from the...

PETREA, which is the smallest of the three Arabias, is barren. Deserta, obtains its name from the poverty of its soil, excepting the vicinity of the Euphrates, the country being a sandy desert. Felix, is named from the fertility of its soil, which, compared with the others, is rich and worthy cultivation; the inhabitants, nevertheless, lead wandering lives for the purpose of pasturing their flocks, or become robbers, as the caravans passing between Bassora and Aleppo, or Egypt and Mecca, frequently experience. The celebrated Mahomet was a native of this country, by whose arms, and those of his followers, the faith which he inculcated has been spread over so large a portion of the globe. The chief who has the government of Arabia Felix...

Egyptian Pyramids and the Nile – Antique Geography Engraving, c.1778 Description: This atmospheric late 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of the Egyptian ...