Engraved Wall Decorations

Antique print titled 'Scolopax, Arquata, Numenius'. The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlew...

Stock Dove – Columba oenas – Kleine Bosch-Duif, Netherlands, 1829 This antique hand-coloured engraving depicts the Stock Dove (Columba oenas), a graceful pigeon native to Europe and...

Strix Ulula – Hand-Coloured Engraving of Short-Eared Owl with Eggs, 1770–1829 This fine hand-coloured engraving, titled Strix, Ulula, presents a detailed and lifelike depiction of a...

Giovanni Battista Belzoni (5 November 1778 – 3 December 1823), sometimes known as The Great Belzoni, was a prolific Italian explorer and Pioneer archaeologist of Egyptian antiquities...

Antique map titled 'Brabantiae Batavae pars orientalis, comprehendens Tetrarchiam sive majoratum sylvaeducensem in ejusdem subjacentes ditiones (..)'. Map of the Dutch province 'Brab...

Antique print of Widows in Florida mourning over their departed husbands assisted by King Hermafrodite and Widows in Florida spreading their hairs on the graves of their husbands. Th...

This print originates from the graphic, 1879. Text on verso.

Antique print illustrating common goose, ducks, gold spangled bantams, spangled turkey, Roman runts, Polish fowls, fowls from China and silver-spangled fowls. This print originates f...

Asia Map, from Mediterranean to Japan – Antique Map by Alexandre Blondeau, c. 1800 This fine circa 1800 map of Asia presents the entire continent in a single, coherent composition, ...

Antique map titled 'Syria south part'. Published by Fullarton & Co, Glasgow, circa 1860. - Title: Syria South Part - Publisher: Fullarton & Co, Glasgow - Date of Publication: Circa ...

Antique print titled 'Platte-Grond en Gezigt van 't Fort van Arguin'. Engraved by J. van Schley. Published in 'Histoire Générale des Voyages (..)', circa 1747.

South Sweden Map with Inset of Halmstad – Antique Map by Frederik de Wit, c.1680 This richly detailed antique map titled Accurata Scaniae, Blekingae et Hallandiae Descriptio present...

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748 This antique print depicts Maurice, Prince of Orange, shown in half-length facing to the right. He wears orna...

The image is an original antique hand-colored engraving from "Nederlandsche Vogelen" (Dutch Birds), which translates to "Dutch Birds; described according to their domestic, nature, a...

Great Seal of Queen Anne After Union with Scotland – Harrison c.1775 Description: This antique print depicts the Great Seal of Queen Anne after the 1707 Un...

The print is from a Dutch Bible known as "Biblia Sacra," which is the Holy Scripture of the Old and New Testaments, translated into Dutch following the last Roman Catholic decision o...

Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...

Title: Chinese Religious Figures & Catholic Clergy – Bernard Picart Engraving c.1720 This compelling early 18th-century engraving presents four contrasting religious figures, offering a rare European visual interpretation of Christianity and mendicant life in China. The composition shows, at upper left, a Catholic priest rendered according to Western clerical conventions; opposite him, a Chinese beggar-priest seated beneath a broad hat, holding a musical instrument. Below are two Chinese Catholic...

Divine Comedy Heaven Canto 25. This work takes a watercolor of Dali. It represents the entry in the paradise of a chosen one. Angels are placed all around the chosen one we recognize them thanks to their wings and halos. In 1950 the Italian government commissioned Dali to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s (1265-1321) Divina Commedia...

Chinese Ceremonial Processions, Hand-Colored Engravings from Ferrario, 1815 These two hand-colored copperplate engravings form part of Giulio Ferrario’s influential early nineteenth-century publication Le Costume Antico e Moderno (often translated as Le Costume Ancien et Moderne), one of the most ambitious illustrated surveys of global cultures, customs, and material traditions produced during the Enlightenment and early nineteenth century. Engraved by Luigi Giarre and published in Italy in 1815, the plates combine ethnographic observation, decorative design, and scholarly curiosity, offering European audiences a visually compelling interpretation of Chinese ceremonial life and religious practices. Ferrario’s monumental project aimed to document the diversity of world cultures through costume, architecture, ritual, and social customs. At a time when direct travel was limited and information was filtered through missionary accounts, diplomatic reports, and travel narratives, such engravings played a vital role in shaping European perceptions of Asia. These particular compositions depict elaborate ceremonial processions and religious gatherings, rendered with careful attention to costume detail, architectural forms, and ritual staging. Processional scenes featuring figures in richly colored robes, ceremonial parasols, and structured formations reflect European fascination with imperial and religious pageantry in Qing-era China. The engravings balance documentary ambition with decorative appeal. The elegant hand coloring highlights the vivid costumes and ceremonial accessories, while the panoramic format allows for narrative depth and visual rhythm across the compositions. Architectural elements such as bridges, temples, and landscaped settings enhance the theatrical presentation and contribute to their strong decorative presence. As part of Ferrario’s broader encyclopedic vision, these works represent the intersection of Enlightenment curiosity, early ethnographic imagery, and refined Italian engraving craftsmanship. Today, plates from Le Costume Antico e Moderno are appreciated both as historical documents and as visually striking works suitable for collectors, interior designers, and scholars interested in cross-cultural representation. Their combination of scholarly intent and artistic refinement makes them particularly appealing for display, whether individually or as a coordinated pair emphasizing narrative continuity. Condition report: Light age toning and minor scattered foxing consistent with early nineteenth-century paper. Wide margins present. Original embossed blind stamp visible, as issued, with possible light overlap into the image area. Overall strong impressions with fresh hand coloring. Framing tips: These horizontal compositions display beautifully in dark walnut or lacquered frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats. Consider hanging as a pair aligned on a single baseline to emphasize the panoramic narrative and create a balanced designer-friendly presentation. Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Luigi Giarre after Giulio Ferrario, Italy, 1815 Keyword block: antique Chinese procession...

This beautiful engraving of "Cupido and Psyche" by Jean Audran after a work by Antoine Coypel. Inspired directly by Greek mythology. Psyche is a young ...

Chinese Gods Confucius, Lanzu and Fe – Ferrario Costume Series Print, 1815 This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts an allegorical gathering of Chinese deities and phi...

Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues – Ferrario Costume Series, 1815 This striking hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a group of Chinese religious or ceremonial figu...

Chinese Interior Scene with Official and Guard – Ferrario Costume Series, 1815 This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving presents an evocative interior scene depicting a Chines...

Chinese Infantry and Cavalry – Military Costumes, Ferrario, Florence, c. 1815 This rare and visually cohesive set of two antique hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates cont...

China Figures, Fauna and Flora – Hand-Colored Antique Print, Ferrario, Italy This finely executed hand-colored copperplate engraving presents a composite depiction of Chinese people...

Imperial Chinese Processions – 3 Antique Prints, Ferrario China, Hand Colored, 1815 Description: This refined set of three original hand-colored co...

Antique Chinese Portraits Print – Confucius & Early Emperors, Ferrario, 1815 This finely hand-colored antique plate presents a group of six historical Chinese portraits, published i...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Engraving of "The Hogfish and The Shad". Catesby was a highly celebrated naturalist and artist of the period. His hand-colored engravings are admire...

Pair of depicting 'Homme and Femme de la Frise' or 'Frisian Man and Woman', people of the Frisian Islands off the coast of the Netherlands. The first showing the man in a wonderful n...

"Butterflies an Roses" are a very valuable botanical handcrafted prints, made on a special cotton paper. The technique of printing on silver leaf is our reinterpretation of an ancien...

Custom framed 19th century botanical engravings from "Sowerby's English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants". Sowerby was a famous English naturalist, illustrator and mine...

This hand-colored engraving is based on Raphael's "The Hours of the Day and the Night". Created in Paris, circa 1805 with a black background and red border. There are twelve in the o...

This set of four hand colored copper plate engravings are illustrations by early 19th century naturalist J. H. Jacob first published in Italy in 1812, and are referred to as "Jacob's...

A vintage shadowbox of solid brass hardware. The exceptionally large basket-shaped door plate is prominently featured, displaying great details of a ...

This is a full-length, standing portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, engraved by John Chester Buttre, after a photograph by Anderson. The print was published in 1885 by George Stinson, in P...

Butterfly Life Cycle on Leafy Branch – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 Description This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A ...

Butterflies on Grasses with Caterpillar – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural H...

Panoramic Views of the Nile after Napoleon’s Egypt Expedition, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This finely engraved panoramic plate presents three continuous views along the Nile River, p...

Egyptian Desert Ruins and Rock-Cut Tomb, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This elegant engraved plate presents two contrasting views of ancient Egyptian ruins set within a broad desert lan...

Egyptian Processions and Daily Life, Denon, Napoleon Engraving, 1802 This finely engraved narrative plate depicting Egyptian processions and scenes...

These engravings are part of a series of 25 prints called "les gueux" or "les mendiants", "les barons", "les barons". Numbered 12 and 16, they were published with the 23 others betwe...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Engraving of a Puddingwife Wrasse and a Carolina Whiting Fish. Catesby was a highly celebrated naturalist and artist of the period. His hand-colored...

Egypt Architecture & Topography – Denon Voyage Egypt Copper Engravings 1802 This scholarly and visually compelling set of three copper engravings originates from Voyage dans la Bass...

Egypt Desert Panoramas & Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802 This atmospheric group of panoramic desert views and ruin studies forms part of the celebrated work ...

Vibrant custom framed 19th century floral botanical engravings from Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thome's "Flora von Deutschland", published in 188...

Engraving rd’alises by Salvador Dali for illustrating the Divine Comedy of Dante. This engraving is inspired by the Canto 27 of The Inferno. It represents the Devil Logician. In 1950 the Italian government commissioned Dali to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s, Divina Commedia...

"Butterflies an Roses" are a very valuable botanical handcrafted prints, made on a special cotton paper. The technique of printing on silver leaf is our reinterpretation of an ancien...

17th century engraving by Jacques Callot, from the series La Grande Passion. The engraving represents Le Crucifiement or La Crucifixion. This is the seventh number of a series of 7 p...

Wonderfully executed collaborative engraving from the end of the 18th century. Artists Jean Baptiste Michel (Paris) & Willim Leney (London) printed by "W.H. Miller" muted color palet...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Engraving of "Coney Fish and Cottonwick", unframed. Catesby was a highly celebrated naturalist and artist of the period. His hand-colored engravings...

Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Engravings, Pieter Mortier, Amsterdam, ca.1700 This finely engraved biblical set consists of three early-18th-century copper engravings, each shee...

From the limited edition series ''Black & Wild''. Black and white image of tropical fauna and flora handprinted using an antique press on a 100% cotton engraving paper. Panthe...

From the limited edition series ''Black & Wild''. Black and white image of tropical fauna and flora handprinted using an antique press on a 100% cotton engraving paper. Panthe...

From the limited edition series ''Black & Wild''. Black and white image of tropical fauna and flora handprinted with an antique press on 100% cott...

A French Chromolithograph Of the 'Bulbul' Bird by J.M. Vinson 1985 Published by Precigraph Ltd. Hand Coloured original framed engraving.  

Olympic Commemorative High Relief Wall Sculpture—“Athens “1996” Dimensions: 51" W x 27.5" H x 3" D Medium: Metal-infused fiberglass with applied natural stone aggregate A dramatic ...

A beautiful vintage shadowbox of solid brass hardware. The exceptionally large door plate is prominently featured, displaying great details of a fine...

Title: Medieval Court Ceremony, Elegant Hand-Colored Antique Print, France 1845 Description: This elegant hand-colored lithograph from 1845 presents a refined medieval court scene, ...

Medieval Court Ceremony, Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph by Bonnard, 1845 Description: This richly detailed hand-colored lithograph by Bonnard, published in 1845, depicts a ceremoni...