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New Inn, Gloucester
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "New Inn, Gloucester" is a chromolithograph by noted British artist Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin, 1870-1935. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist. With the blindstamp of the Fine Art Trade Gulid, published and printed by Eyre and Spottiswoode ltd, London. The image size is 15 x 13 inches, sheet size is 17.5 x 14.25 inches. it is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports, and rural life.
Born in Slough, he was educated at Eastbourne College and Solihull Grammar School. He studied anatomy at South Kensington and animal painting under William Frank Calderon. He lived at The Abbots, Sulhamstead Abbots from 1913 to 1914 and was church warden of St Mary's church.
Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout many popular journals and magazines; his work was published in The Graphic in 1891.
His illustrations include two of the original 1894 magazine publications of stories from Rudyard Kipling's The Second Jungle Book, the 1910 edition of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers and The Bunch Book (1932, about Bunch, a Sealyham Terrier) by James Douglas...
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Mid-20th Century Realist California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Persia & Afghanistan: A Framed Hand-colored 17th Century Map by John Cary
By John Cary
Located in Alamo, CA
This colorful and detailed early 18th century copperplate map by John Cary entitled "A New Map of Persia from the Latest Authorities" was published in London in 1801. It depicts Persia, the region of modern day Afghanistan, the Caspian Sea, the Sea of Aral, the Persian Gulf...
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Early 19th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Engraving
Foke-Luste-Hajo, Seminole Chief: Antique Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Foke-Luste-Hajo, A Seminole Chief, No. 84", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. ...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Homer
By Valerio Adami
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Valerio Adami – Italian (1935- )
Title: Homer
Year: 1979
Medium: serigraph
Sight size: 38 x 22 inches.
Sheet size: 42 x 25 inches
Signature: Signed lower right
Edition size:...
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1970s Modern California - More Prints
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Screen
Maple Sugar Grove
By Cuca Romley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Cuca Romley– Spanish/American (1933- )
Title: Maple Sugar Grove
Year: circa 1981
Medium: Color etching
Sight size: 24 x 17.75 inches.
Sheet size: ...
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1980s Other Art Style California - More Prints
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Paper, Color, Etching
"The World" Published by Cummings & Hilliard, No. 1, Cornhill, Boston
Located in Soquel, CA
"The World" Published by Cummings & Hilliard, No. 1, Cornhill, Boston
Early 19th century engraved double hemisphere Atlas Map, titled "The World." Hand colored original outlines. Pu...
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1820s American Realist California - More Prints
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Paper, Printer's Ink, Etching
"Scene _ Country Fair": A Framed Early 19th Century Engraving by George Hunt
By George Hunt
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed colored engraving entitled "Scene _ Country Fair" by George Hunt, published in London in 1825. It depicts a gathering of people at an early 19th century county fair, presumably in England. A majority of the crowd are turned away, watching a performance on a stage in the background. In the foreground a man is in conversation with a couple. The man wears a top hat and the woman is holding a baby. They are dressed in the typical attire of the middle class at that time.
The engraving is presented in a brown wood frame and a double mat, with a cream-colored outer mat and a light cranberry...
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Early 19th Century California - More Prints
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Engraving
View of Meissen, Germany: A 16th Century Hand-colored Map by Braun & Hogenberg
By Franz Hogenberg
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 16th century original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of View of View of Meissen, Germany entitled "Misena Hermun Duvorum Urbs" by Georg Braun & Franz Hogenberg, from their famous city atlas "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", published in Cologne, Germany in 1575.
The map depicts a side view and bird's-eye view, looking across the Elbe River (labelled Albis Fluvius on the map; White River in Latin) from the northeast. In the foreground are three women in conversation on a hill above the city, along with a man and a woman in conversation by a road, all dressed in contemporary costumes of the upper class. A coat-of-arms is present in each upper corner. A great castle sits atop a hill in the background on the left. Meissen grew up around Albrechtsburg castle, built by Emperor Henry I around AD 929, and was granted a municipal charter at the end of the 12th century. From 1471 onwards, the castle complex was reconstructed as the residence of the Saxon electors on the northeast corner of the Domberg (Cathedral Hill). Meissen cathedral is a Gothic hall church begun c. 1270; in 1413 a bolt of lightning destroyed its west towers, which were replaced only in the 20th century. Meissen lies to the northwest of Dresden, Germany in Saxony. Meissen is famous for its Meissen porcelain and the Albrechtsburg castle
The following is an English translation of an excerpt from Braun's description of the city: "This city is surrounded by very many rivers, to the east flows the Elbe, to the south the Triebisch, to the west are the mountains, to the north the Meisse, after which the city is said to be named. The city is well-situated in its surroundings, the navigable rivers, the mountains and the healthy air. Around the city there is a good land to grow grain, fertile vineyards on the hillsides and without doubt the mountains are not without ore, for one mile away, up the Elbe, is Scharfenberg, where silver and lead ore are mined.."
References: Van der Krogt 4, 2684; Taschen, Braun and Hogenberg...
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16th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Engraving
Hungary & Eastern Europe: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson & Jaillot
By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Royaume De Hongrie et les Estats qui en ont este sujets et qui font presentement La Partie Septentrionale de la Turquie en Europe" was origin...
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1690s California - More Prints
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Engraving
Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Cantique du Singulier" 1977, is an original colors lithograph on Japan paper by noted French artist Aristide Caillaud, 1902-1990. It is hand signed and numbered ...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Native American Encampment in a Valley, Limited Edition Hartwig Signed Print
By Heine Hartwig
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a limited edition print from a painting by Heine Hartwig (1937- ) depicting a Native American encampment in a meadow at the base of majestic moun...
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Late 20th Century Romantic California - More Prints
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Other Medium
Captain Cook's Exploration of Tahiti: 18th C. Hand-colored Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 18th century hand-colored copper plate engraved map is entitled "Carte de l'Isle de Taiti, par le Lieutenant J. Cook" was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and publish...
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Late 18th Century California - More Prints
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Engraving
Belgium and the Netherlands: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by Visscher
By Nicolaus Visscher
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original hand-colored 17th century map of Belgium by Nicolaus (Nicolas) Visscher II entitled "Belgium Foederatum emendate auctum et novissime editum", published in Amsterdam in 1678. The map shows the seven provinces comprising the Belgium federation or the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands or the Dutch Republic as it was also known. The republic was formed when an alliance of seven Dutch provinces in the Spanish Netherlands revolted against rule by Spain in 1579 (the Union of Utrecht) and declared their independence in 1581 (the Act of Abjuration). The seven provinces were Groningen, Frisia, Overijssel, Guelders, Utrecht, Holland and Zeeland. This was a predecessor state to the Netherlands and the first fully independent Dutch nation state. Amsterdam, Delft, Rouen, Utrecht, Brugge, Ghent, and Antwerp are all included on the map. A small inset map in the lower right depicts the course of the Maas River from Maastricht to Wessem. There is a decorative cartouche in the upper left corner and a distance scale cartouche in the lower right corner.
The map is presented in an attractive antiqued medium brown-colored wood frame with gold-colored inner and outer trim and a light tan-colored fabric mat. The frame measures 26.63" high by 30" wide by 0.75" deep. There is some darkening of the red areas in the map, presumably related to oxidation of the original iron containing pigment over time. There are also a few scattered spots. The map is otherwise in very good condition.
The Visscher family were one of the great cartographic families of the 17th century. Begun by Claes Jansz Visscher...
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Late 17th Century Other Art Style California - More Prints
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Engraving
A View of Scarborough, England: A Framed 19th C. Engraving After J. M. W. Turner
By J.M.W. Turner
Located in Alamo, CA
This beautiful 19th century framed engraving "Scarborough" by W. Chapman is based on an original painting by the renowned British artist J.M.W. Turner. It was published in London by ...
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Mid-19th Century Romantic California - More Prints
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Engraving
John Winkler (California, 1890-1979) "Night in Chinatown" Original Etching
Located in San Francisco, CA
John Winkler (California, 1890-1979) "Night in Chinatown" Original Etching c.1936
Also known as "Figures by a Street Lamp." Winkler worked as a gas lamp lighter early in his student...
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1930s California - More Prints
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Etching
The Orbits of Venus and Mercury: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
This 18th century hand-colored copperplate celestial map by Johann Doppelmayr entitled "Phænomena Motuum Irregularium quos Planetar inferiores Venus et M...
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Early 18th Century California - More Prints
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Engraving
Acrobats
By Mihail Chemiakin
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Acrobats" c.1990, is an original colors lithograph by renown Russian artist Mihail Chemiakin, b.1943. It is hand signed and numbered 283/300 in pencil by the art...
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Late 20th Century Modern California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Red Chair, by Chicano artist Frank Romero
By Frank Romero
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Signed and titled and numbered by the artist, (23/69). Silkscreen print on handmade paper (from Bhutan).
This print was featured in “Dreamland”, the first solo exhibition of a Chicano artist at MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art). This is the first time the entire museum has been dedicated to a single artist.
Throughout his 40 year career as an artist, Frank Romero has been a dedicated member of the Los Angeles arts community. As a member of the 1970s Chicano art collective, Los Four...
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Early 2000s Contemporary California - More Prints
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Screen
Three 19th C. Hand Colored Engravings of London Architecture by T. Shepherd
By Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Located in Alamo, CA
A set of three hand-colored engravings from "Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century", published in London, England in 1828. The scenes were drawn by Thomas Ho...
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1820s Realist California - More Prints
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Engraving
Blue Chevy Lowrider
By Frank Romero
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This print is currently featured in “Dreamland”, the first solo exhibition of a Chicano artist at MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art). This is the first time the entire museum has ...
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Early 2000s California - More Prints
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Screen
"Une Partie de Campagne": 19th Century Honore Daumier Caricature
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a 19th century Honore Daumier lithographic caricature/satire entitled "Une Partie de Campagne" (Part of the Campaign), plate 59 from the ser...
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Los Angeles Summer Games 1984, Vintage Poster
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vintage poster from 1984, designed by doll historians Stéphanie Farago and Bob Dennison, features seven Lenci dolls in a setting related to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los ...
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1980s Pop Art California - More Prints
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Offset
Odyssetron I (From the suite of 5 lithographs)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Odyssetron I" 1982 is an original color lithograph by American PopArt artist Bryan Rogers, 1941-2013. It is hand signed and numbered 1/50 in pencil by the artist...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 17th century map entitled "Nova Famigerabilis Insulae Ac Ducatus Rugiae Desciptio" (Map of Rugen Island, Germany) by Gerard Mercator and Henricus and Joducus Hondiu...
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Early 17th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Engraving
The Lightning Strikes Twice (2012) Screen Print
By Prefab77
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"The Lightning Strikes Twice" by Prefab77 is a screen print and handfinished with spray paint. The artwork dimension is 76,5 x 57,5 cm (H x W) in an edition of AP 1/1 as a proof for ...
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2010s Street Art California - More Prints
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Screen
"Christian Church of St. George": A Framed 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This duotone tinted lithograph with additional hand-coloring is entitled "Christian Church of St. George, at Lud Ancient, Lydda". It was drawn by Davi...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Me Too / Time's Up Movements Oscar (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Celebrating the Academy in this original and limited Oscar art series by Mauro Oliveira.
Limited edition of 30 museum quality Giclee prints on CANVAS, signed and numbered by the ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - More Prints
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Giclée
The Dance II (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**ANNUAL SUPER SALE UNTIL APRIL 15th ONLY**
*This Price Won't Be Repeated Again This Year - Take Advantage Of It*
Celebrating Spain in this original unique series by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist California - More Prints
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Giclée
Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Royaume de Portugal et des Algarves Divisee en see Archeveches, Eveches et Territoires Par le Sr Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas S...
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1690s California - More Prints
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Engraving
Countdown To Violence, Spray Paint Stencil and Screen Print, Limited Edition
By Prefab77
Located in Palm Desert, CA
'Countdown To Violence' by Prefab77, 2012
Size 60 x 90 cm
Limited Edition of 10 (#4/10)
5 layer spraypaint stencils & 1 layer gloss black screenprint, on hand painted, hand-deckled F...
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2010s Street Art California - More Prints
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Screen, Spray Paint, Stencil
Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Na: 19th C. Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
An original 19th century hand-colored folio-size McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Na, The White ...
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1830s Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Engraving
Giovanni Piranesi Marble Urns and Vases and Lamps Etching C.1770
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
G.B. Piranesi Marble Urns and Vases and Lamps Etching c.1770
Beautiful 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Loose translation of the text: Knight Gio. Bat...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Etching
Cantique du Singulier
By Aristide Caillaud
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Cantique du Singulier" 1977, is an original colors lithograph on Japan paper by noted French artist Aristide Caillaud, 1902-1990. It is hand signed and numbered ...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Forever Marilyn V (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**ANNUAL SUPER SALE UNTIL FEB 29tH ONLY**
THIS PRICE WON'T BE REPEATED AGAIN THIS YEAR - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT**
Celebrating the one and only Marilyn Monroe with this unique series b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art California - More Prints
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Giclée
Framed 18th Century Hand Colored German Book Page W/ Illustration and Text
Located in San Francisco, CA
Framed 18th Century Hand Colored German Book Page W/ Illustration and Text
Antique Book Page
German Text
Dimensions 10" wide x 15" high
The fram...
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Mid-18th Century California - More Prints
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Handmade Paper
L'Isle de France: A Hand-colored 17th Century Map by De Wit
By Frederick de Wit
Located in Alamo, CA
This colorful and detailed 17th century hand-colored copperplate map by Frederick De Wit was published in Amsterdam between 1666 and 1760. The map depicts the Île-de-France, which is one of the ancient provinces of France. Paris is located in the center of the map, with Versailles to the southwest The map extends from Rouen in the west to Reims in the east. The area around Paris, the Véxin Français, was the original domain of the king of France. Other areas were ruled by French feudal lords. For example, the Véxin Normand area was the domain of the Duke of Normandy...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Engraving
Thayendanegea, Great Captain: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Thayendanegea, Great Captain of the Six Nations, ...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
West Africa: A 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Mercator/Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored map entitled "Guineae Nova Descriptio" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in their 'Atlas Minor' in Amsterdam in 1635. It is focused on the...
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1630s California - More Prints
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Engraving
Tomb of the Virgin Mary: An Early 19th C. Aquatint after a Luigi Mayer Drawing
By Luigi Mayer
Located in Alamo, CA
"Tomb of the Virgin Mary", Pl. 10 in Luigi Mayer's publication 'Views in Egypt, Palestine, and Other Parts of the Ottoman Empire', published by Robert Bowy...
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Early 19th Century California - More Prints
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Engraving
Kish-Ke-Kosh, Fox Brave: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Kish-Ke-Kosh, Fox Brave", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting by Charles Bird King and published by Rice and Hart & Co. in Philadelphia in 1848. Kish-Ke-Kosh, means 'The Man with One Leg' or 'He with a Cut Hoof'. He had a reputation for being a fierce warrior. He was a representative of the delegation of Sioux and Fox and Sauk chiefs who attended the gathering with the War Department in 1837. The Fox tribe lived in the Great Lakes region of the United States and merged with the Sauk tribe.
This original McKenney and Hall hand-colored lithograph is printed on a sheet measuring 10.38" high and 7" wide. There are tiny spots in the lower left margin, another in the right lower margin and mild smudging in the left margin, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. The original descriptive text pages, 119-120, from McKenney and Hall's 19th century publication are included.
Col. Thomas J. McKenney was Superintendant of The Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1816 until 1830. He was one of a very few government officials to defend American Indian interests and attempt to preserve their culture. He travelled to Indian lands meeting the Native American leaders. He brought with him an accomplished artist, James Otto Lewis...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Nah-Et-Luc-Hopie: 19th C. Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
An original 19th century hand-colored folio-size McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Nah-Et-Luc-Hopie", created by...
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1830s Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Engraving
Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, A Shawnee: 19th C. Folio Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithographic portrait of a Native American entitled "Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, A Shawanoe Chief", from McKenney and Hall's 'History of the Indian Tribes of North America'. It was lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting by Charles Bird King and published by E. C. Biddle in Philadelphia in 1836. Quatawapea wears a maroon head covering, a white ruffled shirt and blue shawl with gray trim. His presidential peace medal is attached to a maroon fabric...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
To-Ka-Con, A Sioux Chief: Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-size McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American entitled "To-Ka-Con, A Sioux Chief", drawn ...
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1830s Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Engraving
David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
"St. Jean D'Acre" is a 19th century folio sized hand-colored lithograph from the "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia" volume of David Roberts’ large folio edition,...
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1840s Realist California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Waa-Pa-Shaw, Sioux Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Waa-Pa-Shaw, Sioux Chief, No. 97", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. in 1865.
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
Inertia II, by Guntars Sietins
By Guntars Sietins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The illusions and reflections in Sietins prints often bring M.C. Escher to mind, but his prints have a distinctive feel all their own. This print is a slight departure from other ser...
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2010s Contemporary California - More Prints
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Mezzotint, Aquatint
Characters - Levitation I
By Guntars Sietins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The illusions and reflections in Sietens prints often bring M.C. Escher to mind, but his prints have a distinctive feel all their own. Elements in his prints seem to defy gravity. Si...
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Early 2000s Surrealist California - More Prints
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Mezzotint, Aquatint
Tshusick, Ojibway Woman: Original Folio Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Tshusick, An Ojibway Woman", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic California - More Prints
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Lithograph
The Loire Valley of France: A 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville
Located in Alamo, CA
This large 17th century copper plate hand-colored engraved map entitled "Gouvernement D'Orleans et la Generalite divisee en ses Elections Par...
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1690s California - More Prints
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Engraving
Map of the World: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Correct Chart of All The Known World Laid down according to Mercator's Projection" by Emanuel Bowen. It was published in 1744 in London in John Harris's "Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca" or "A Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels". This highly detailed and colorful map depicts the world. as it was known in the mid 18th century. A majority of the northern and central portions of Canada and America are left blank due to the purity of knowledge at the time this map was published.
The map is embellished with four Compass Roses in the lower left, lower center, lower right and center, along with many rhumb lines. There a is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left. This colorful, attractive, historical and interesting 1744 map presents the entire world on Mercator's projection as it was understood in the middle part of the 18th century, before the landmark explorations of Captain’s Cook, Vancouver, Wilkes and others. It is an example of a nautical chart, a type of map that was designed specifically for use by mariners. The map is centered on the equator and includes both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The continents of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia are depicted, as well as various islands in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The map is laid out according to the Mercator projection, a type of cylindrical map projection that was developed in the 16th century by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator. This projection has the advantage of preserving angles and shapes, making it useful for navigation. The map presents a paucity of inland detail, particularly for the Americas, but major cities, geographical landmarks, and regions are included. Ocean currents and Tradewinds are identified, as well as the magnetic declination lines or magnetic variance, which refers to the difference between true north and compass north. The continents are color coded, enhancing the beauty of this map. The three compass roses indicate the directions of the cardinal points.
The depiction of the western coast of America, the Pacific and Australia are interesting. There was very little exploration of Australia between the navigations of William Damper in 1699 and Tobias Furneaux in 1773. Most of the maps detail relies on the 17th century Dutch expeditions to Australia's western coast, by Abel Tasman and William Janszoon. Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) and New Guinea appear connected to the Australian continent. New Zealand appears as a single landmass. North of New Zealand there is a landmass labelled 'Ter d' St. Esprit' which probably represents the New Hebrides Islands. This map precedes the accurate exploration of the South Pacific and east coast of Australia by Captain James Cook later in the 18th century. The map includes ‘Drakes' Port,' the site where Sir Francis Drake supposedly landed in 1579 during his 1579 circumnavigation of the globe. Here he claimed territory for England, restocked, and repaired his vessels. Drake named the region New Albion. The exact location of Drake's Port is a cartographic mystery. Drake's Harbor is believed to be in the region of San Francisco Bay, Bodega Bay, San Pablo Bay...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Engraving
Map of the East Indies: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Map of the East Indies Exhibiting the Course of the European Trade both on the Continent and Islands" by Emanu...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters California - More Prints
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Engraving
Paris, Le Pont Neuf
By Arnold A. Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Paris, Le Pont Neuf" c.1990 is an original etching by noted California artist Arnold A. Grossman, 1923-2016. It is signed with initia...
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist California - More Prints
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Etching
Old City of Warsaw
By Anatole Krasnyansky
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Old City of Warsaw" 1994 is an original color serigraph by Ukrainian/American artist Anatole Krasnyansky, 1930-2023. It is hand signed, titled and numbered 117/...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist California - More Prints
Materials
Screen
Marshall - large format photograph of iconic cherry red Cadillac automobile
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
large scale photograph of iconic American vintage car with crimson red sheetmetal paint and custom logo tag
Marshall by Frank Schott
25 x 40 inches (64 x 102cm)
signed edition of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual California - More Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
"Rosh Hashana" From the suite "The Seven Festivals"
By David Sharir
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Rosh Hashana" from the suite "The Seven Festivals" 1981, is an original colors serigraph on Arches paper by noted Israeli artist David Sharir,b. 1938. It is hand...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern California - More Prints
Materials
Screen
All We Need Is Love III (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
*HOLIDAY SEASON SUPER SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST.*
*This Price Won't Be Repeated Next Year - Take Advantage of It*
**IMPORTANT: This is a Limited edition of 30 museum quality cot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art California - More Prints
Materials
Giclée
The Dance III (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Celebrating Spain in this original unique series by Mauro Oliveira. The colors represent the friendship between the matador and the bull.
Limited edition of 30 museum quality Giclee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist California - More Prints
Materials
Giclée
The Notorious Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds (Limited Edition Print)
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
THE NOTORIOUS E-T-W-D: Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds.
Celebrating Elizabeth Taylor by Mauro Oliveira.
Limited edition of 30 museum quality giclee prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art California - More Prints
Materials
Giclée
