Engraved Wall Decorations

Title: Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720 Description: A finely composed group of early 18th-century natural history engravings by Eleazar Al...

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

King George III Coronation Portrait Engraving, Corbould Milton Description: A striking and highly decorative engraved portrait of King George III (1738–1820), depicted in full coron...

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835 This beautiful pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, sphinx moths, cater...

Antique Louvre Bas-Relief Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical, 1803 A striking and architecturally balanced pair of early 19th-century French engravings depicting sculptural bas-re...

Pair of Gustavian Style Lacquered Wall Brackets, Late 20th Century A decorative pair of Gustavian-style wall brackets or console shelves, dating to the later 20th century. Cast in r...

William the Conqueror Portrait Engraving, Domesday Scene, England, c.1740 This finely detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a commanding portrait of King William I of...

Antique map titled 'Hemispherium Orbis Antiqui, Cumzonis Circulis, Et Sity populorum Diverso'. Decorative example of Andreas Cellarius's map of the Eastern Hemisphere, illustrating with climatic zones ranging from Frigida Borealis to Torrida, with planetary details superimposed. The elaborate border includes fine scrollwork, numerous putti, and additional diagrams showing armillary spheres and climatic zones. Andreas Cellarius was born in 1596 in Neuhausen and educated in Heidelberg. He emigrated to Holland in the early 17th century and 1637 moved to Hoorn, where he became the rector of the Latin School. Cellarius' best known work is his Harmonia Macrocosmica, first issued in 1660 by Jan Jansson, as a supplement to Jansson's Atlas Novus. The work consists of a series of Celestial Charts...

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...

Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three European butterflies together with t...

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...

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 ...

Title: Antique Costume Prints, East Indies Figures & Tribal Dress, 1749 Description: A striking and visually dynamic set of three hand-colored antique costume engravings depicting f...

Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch Description: This detailed hand-colored botanical engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Be...

Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the common European crayfish and its anatomy, p...

Antique print titled 'Sultan Hibraim I (..)'. Portrait of Ottoman sultan Ibrahim I, bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar Moncornet, circa 1660. Balthasar ...

Antique Roman Ephesian Artemis Statues, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721 This impressive early 18th-century copper engraving presents a comprehensiv...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Giraffes, Quadruped III, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features two giraffes (*Giraffa camelopardalis*), vividly illustra...

Title: The Fountain of Love – Original Regency Stipple Engraving, Edward Orme 1815 A charming original Regency-period stipple engraving titled The Fountain of Love, published in Lon...

Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721 This refined pair of early 18th-century Roman relief engravings offers a balanced combination of classical su...

Pont Marie and Pont Rouge in Paris – Hand-Colored Optical View, ca. 1770 This charming hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Le Pont Marie et le Pont Rouge à Paris” (The Pont M...

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...

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...

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

Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four unusual species of freshwater fish, published...

Antique View of Siam — Royal Barges, Elephants & Customs Engraving, Chatelain c.1720 This detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving titled “Vue & description de la ville de ...

Title: "The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain" This original etching and engraving, circa 1780, is a satirical commentary on the precarious state of the Briti...

Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Elevation of the Host, 2 Hand-Colored Lithographs This refined pair of hand-colored lithographs presents two complementary scenes from medieval...

Pair framed antique engravings of ottoman personages. Set of 12 hand coloured antique engravings of 36 diverse personages of Ottoman and Oriental background spectacularly attired in ...

Embalmed Birds and Nile Fish – Egyptian Natural Curiosities, c.1776 Description: This intriguing antique engraving presents a detailed study of natural and ritual specimens found in...

Title: Architectural Study of Egyptian Capitals and Friezes, c.1750 Engraving Set Description: This finely detailed pair of 18th-century engravings presents a comparative visual stu...

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive 19th-century engraving titled Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston presents a sweeping pan...

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...

Original Antique Print of Roman Naval Battles and Warships by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving illustrating ancient Roman naval spectacles and warships, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” around 1800. The plate is titled “Alterthümer XIII / Antiquités XIII” and illustrates the extraordinary Roman practice of staging mock naval battles, known as naumachiae. Fig. 1 depicts a large purpose-built naumachia: an oval amphitheater surrounding a flooded arena in which several vessels engage in a simulated naval battle. Additional ships are shown approaching through the monumental entrance and waterway below. Such elaborate spectacles were among the most ambitious forms of public entertainment in ancient Rome. Figs. 2 and 3 show detailed side views of ancient oared warships, illustrating their construction, banks of oars, raised sterns and military equipment. The combination of classical architecture, naval history and finely drawn ancient vessels makes this an especially interesting plate from Bertuch’s series. The engraving is signed “J. H. 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 engraved and hand-colored plates covering natural history, geography, science, technology, mythology, antiquity and costumes. An unusual and decorative early print combining ancient Roman history, architecture and maritime subjects. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: J. H. Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Alterthümer XIII / Antiquités XIII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 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 and occasional minor spotting. Minor 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 circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Roman naval battle, naumachia, Roman warship, ancient Roman ships, Roman galley...

California Quail Pair – Male and Female Partridge of California, Antique Bird Print This fine early ornithological engraving depicts a male and female California quail, here titled ...

Italian Noble Lady Costume Print, Vicenza Fashion, 1749 A graceful and finely hand-colored antique costume engraving depicting a noblewoman from Vicenza, Italy, titled “Habit of a Noble Lady of Vicentio, in 1581.” This elegant print forms part of a celebrated mid-18th century costume series published around 1749, documenting the historical fashions and regional dress traditions of Europe. The composition portrays an aristocratic lady dressed in sumptuous layered robes, delicately holding an ornamental fan, embodying the refinement and ceremonial elegance associated with late Renaissance Italian...

Polish Chevau-Léger Light Cavalry, Napoleonic Wars Hand-Colored Print 1812 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Chevau-Léger (Polonais), a Polish light cavalryman servi...

Antique Ottoman Costume Prints Pair, Standard Bearer & Turkish Priest, 1749 A refined and visually compelling pair of mid-18th century hand-colored engravings depicting two distinct...

Indigenous Peoples Near Quebec – 19th Century Ethnographic Print of Canada This antique print offers a striking ethnographic view of Indigenous peoples from the region surrounding Q...

Danzig Merchant Costume Engraving, Polish Trade Figure, Hand-Colored 1749 This refined mid-18th century hand-colored costume engraving depicts a merchant from Danzig, the historic B...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854 This striking hand-colored botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Tech...

European Owls – Antique Hand-Colored Bird Engraving, Vogel IX, c.1800 This finely executed hand-colored engraving presents six European owl species arranged in comparative study, issued as Plate IX (Vogel IX / Oiseaux IX). The plate belongs to the late 18th–early 19th century tradition of scientific ornithology, in which birds were illustrated side by side to support identification, classification, and study. The owls depicted correspond to species recognized today as the Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), shown prominently with its upright posture and distinct ear tufts; the Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), represented in both its grey-brown form and its warmer rufous color morph; the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus), identifiable by its paler facial disc and reduced ear tufts; the small but expressive Little Owl (Athene noctua); and a larger, more powerfully built owl commonly identified as the Eurasian Eagle-Owl (*Bubo bubo*), included to demonstrate contrast in scale and form. Each bird is depicted perched on a branch against a neutral ground, allowing close observation of plumage texture, facial structure, and stance. The hand-applied coloring enhances the naturalistic effect, particularly in the subtle gradations of brown, grey, cream, and rust tones characteristic of owl plumage. The bilingual German and French headings reflect the international scholarly audience for whom such plates were produced during this period of expanding scientific exchange. Plates like this were originally issued in ornithological volumes intended for scholars, collectors, and educated amateurs. Today they are valued both for their scientific relevance and their decorative appeal. The balanced composition of six distinct species on a single sheet makes this print especially attractive to collectors of natural history, bird enthusiasts, and interior designers seeking refined, nature-inspired wall art. Condition report: Good condition. Original hand coloring. Noticeable age toning and patina throughout, with scattered foxing and light surface marks consistent with age. Minor edge wear and small discolorations visible. No modern restoration observed. Framing tips: This print is well suited to a classic museum-style presentation. A soft ivory or light beige mat will complement the aged paper and muted coloration, paired with a medium walnut, light oak, or ebonized frame depending on the desired contrast. UV-protective glazing is recommended to preserve the original hand coloring. Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: European school, late 18th–early 19th century Keywords: antique bird print, owl engraving, European owls, ornithology print, hand colored engraving, Vogel IX, Oiseaux IX, natural history print, antique wildlife art, Strix aluco, Asio otus, Asio flammeus, Athene noctua, Bubo bubo, tawny owl, long-eared owl, short-eared owl, little owl, eagle owl, bird illustration, antique zoology, 18th century print, 19th century print, scientific illustration, vintage bird art, collectible print, natural history engraving, European wildlife, decorative wall art, interior design artwork, classic ornithology, antique nature print

Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael in Ceremonial Attire, 18th Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving depicts the Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael, adorned in ...

This detailed copper engraving originates from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", depicting a ceremonial gathering in New Spain...

William the Conqueror Portrait Engraving, Domesday Scene, England, c.1740 This finely detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a commanding portrait of King William I of...

Venetian Woman – Antique Hand-Coloured Woodcut by Jost Amman, Plate CXXII, 1577 This beautifully hand-coloured woodcut depicts a Venetian woman in rich 16th-century attire, titled *...

This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, showcases the dist...

Title: New York City Hall – Antique Architectural Engraving of Manhattan, c.1850 This finely engraved nineteenth-century view depicts New York City Hall, one of the most important c...

Classical Gods & Mythology, Set of 3 Antique Engravings – Montfaucon 1721 This cohesive set of three copper engravings originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s seminal antiquarian pu...

Striking and highly decorative pair of 19th century neoclassical engravings depicting iconic classical sculpture models. One engraving represents the dramatic biblical group of The ...

Title: Dutch Grenadier, Imperial Guard of Napoleon – 3rd Dutch Regiment c.1810 Description: This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Dutch grenadier serving in Napoleon Bon...

Rivinus botanicals: Trifolium, “Gula / degener” & Lotus tetragonolobos, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour,...

Antique Beetle Chromolithographs, European Coleoptera Plates, Calwer 1893 Description: A striking and highly decorative set of six late 19th-century na...

The print is from one of Captain Cook's voyages and likely from one of the three major voyages he undertook between 1768 and 1779. The engravings from these voyages were made by arti...

18th Century Playing Cards by David Weege, 1758 27 pieces of copper engraved playing cards, framed behind glass, made by David Weege 27 pi...

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...

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 ...

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...

Portuguese Dressage & Piaffe Engravings — Classical Horsemanship, 1790 This elegant set of three antique copperplate engravings originates from the celebrated Portuguese equestrian ...

Satirical German Military Engraving of Napoleon as the Little Corporal, c1835 This 19th-century German engraving presents a humorous encounter between a marching soldier and Napoleon Bonaparte, referred to here by his well-known nickname “the Little Corporal.” The guard refuses to let Napoleon pass, replying firmly: “Man passirt nicht — Und wär’ Ihr der kleine Corporal selbst; ich sage Euch man passirt nicht” (“One does not pass — and even if you were the Little Corporal himself, I tell you one does not pass”). The composition gently satirizes Napoleon’s legendary status, contrasting the anonymous authority of a common soldier with the figure who once ruled Europe. Produced around 1830–1850, likely in a German or Austrian print workshop, the engraving reflects the wave of post-Napoleonic satire that circulated widely in Central Europe. The artist captures the exchange with strong facial expressions, detailed uniforms and a richly rendered woodland setting. Prints of this type remain popular among collectors of Napoleonic history, military art and European caricature, while the crisp impression and large sheet size make it appealing as decorative wall art as well. A charming and historically engaging image from the early 19th century, combining humour, military history and well-executed engraving work. Condition: Strong impression; light age toning; minor handling marks; margins clean with no major tears or repairs. Suitable for immediate framing. Framing: Looks best floated on off-white or pale cream museum board in a thin black, dark walnut or antiqued gold frame. Museum glass recommended to preserve contrast and period detail. Keywords: Napoleon engraving...