Netherlands - Prints

The vintage duck prints from the second edition of "Svenska fåglar, efter naturen och på sten ritade" (Swedish Birds, Drawn from Nature and on Stone) represent an exquisite collection of chromolithographs, a form of lithography that relies on color separations to produce rich, vibrant images. Published around 1920 and printed by A. Bortzells in Stockholm, these prints encapsulate the beauty and diversity of Swedish avian species through the expert eye of Magnus von Wright...

This hand-colored engraving, titled "Avis mellivora viridis macroura" (Long-Tailed Green Hummingbird) and "Le Colibri-Vert à longue-queue" in French, is a stunning depiction of a gre...

Set of 3 Vibrant Antique Fern Botanical Prints by E.J. Lowe, Hand-Colored, 1868 This beautiful set of three antique botanical prints from *Ferns: British and Exotic* by Edward Joseph Lowe (published between 1857 and 1860) offers a vibrant depiction of nature’s finest ferns. The prints, titled *Onoclea Sensibilis*, *Fadyenia Prolifera*, and *Cyclopeltis Semicordata*, are superbly hand-colored lithographs. These are wonderful specimens for anyone passionate about botany or natural history. Lowe’s work is a masterpiece of Victorian botanical illustration, with each fern illustrated in intricate detail. The coloring is crisp and true to life, highlighting the natural beauty of these species. *Onoclea Sensibilis*, known as the Sensitive Fern, showcases its iconic fronds and distinctive fertile spikes. *Fadyenia Prolifera* features slender leaves and beautifully curled leaflets, while *Cyclopeltis Semicordata* exhibits the fine details of its rich, green pinnate leaves. These hand-colored lithographs were produced by the noted printers, Day & Son, who were renowned for their high-quality printwork during the 19th century. Lowe’s publication is highly prized among collectors, gardeners, and botanists alike. These prints are a stunning addition to any space, whether framed in a study, library, or living room, offering an aesthetic that bridges science and art. They are particularly sought after by collectors of antique botanical art...

Title: 1632 Decorative Map of the Holy Land with Insets of Jerusalem and Biblical Artefacts Description: This richly detailed map of the Holy Land, published in 1632, offers a fa...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Calceolaria Hybrida, Rugosa, and Alonsoa Description: This set of three original 1897 botanical prints features the herbaceous calceolaria (Calceo...

"The Old Woman and Her Cats, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Edward Orme" This hand-colored etching, titled "The Old Woman and Her Cats," was published in September 1809 by Edward Orm...

Title: "The Curious Explorers" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894) Description: "The Curious Explorers" is a captivating print from the "Cats and Kittens" series by Henrie...

This double-engraved page featuring the titles "The Apparel of the Hottentot Men" and "The Apparel of the Hottentot Women" are from the 18th-century book "The Present State of the Ca...

The hand-colored print titled "New York," published in 1842, presents a detailed and picturesque view of the cityscape of New York as it appeared in the early 19th century. The title "New York" is centered below the image. Below the title, the text reads "LONDON: Published by Thomas Kelly. 17, Paternoster Row," indicating the publisher and location of publication in London. Additionally, the text "S. Davenport. Sculp." is printed beneath the image, signifying that the engraving was done by S. Davenport. Description of the Image: - **Perspective**: The image provides a broad view, likely from an elevated point, showing the expanse of the city. The perspective gives a sense of depth, with the street extending into the distance. - **Central Street**: A wide, unpaved street runs down the center of the image, flanked by rows of buildings on both sides. This street is bustling with various activities. - **Buildings**: The buildings are primarily two to three stories tall, featuring a mix of architectural styles typical of the period. Some have distinct red roofs, adding a touch of color to the scene. - **Churches**: There are several prominent churches with tall spires visible in the background, indicating the importance of religious institutions during that time. - **Foreground**: In the foreground, to the right, there is a large, columned building, which might be a significant public or religious structure. - **Activity**: The street scene includes horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, capturing the everyday life of the city's inhabitants. - **Harbor**: In the far background, you can see masts of ships, indicating the proximity of the harbor and the importance of maritime activities to the city. Artistic and Historical Context: - **Engraving Style**: The work of S. Davenport, an engraver, suggests fine detail and precision typical of hand-colored prints of that era. - **Historical Significance**: This print serves as a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban layout and architecture of New York City in the early 1840s. - **Publishing Context**: Being published in London by Thomas Kelly indicates a transatlantic interest in the growing metropolis of New York, reflecting its emerging significance on the global stage. This print is not only an artistic representation but also a historical record, encapsulating the essence of New York City during a period of significant growth and development. Identifying specific buildings from a historical print like this one can be challenging, especially without modern landmarks for direct comparison. However, a few notable buildings and features from New York in the early 1840s could potentially be recognized based on historical context and architectural details. Potential Recognizable Buildings: 1. **St. Paul's Chapel**: Given its prominent spire and proximity to the center of early New York...

Antique print titled 'Der Moderne Kleidermacher XII'. German fashion print, published circa 1900. Four men showing various outfits (incl. long jackets/coats), all wearing hats.

Title: Original Hand-Coloured Knightly Combat Print from 'Der Rittersaal', Stuttgart, 1842 Description: This striking original hand-coloured lithograph originates from 'Der Ritter...

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was use...

Antique print titled 'Two Suits of Armour, in the possession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of two suits of armour. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick. Artists and Engravers: Published by Henry G...

Antique map titled 'L'Empire des Turcs'. Old map of the Turkish Empire with an inset of the North African regions. Originates from 'Atlas Nouveau Portatif' by G.L. le Rouge. Artis...

Antique map titled 'The United States of North America, Atlantic States and Valley of the Mississippi'. Original antique map of the United States of North America, Atlantic States an...

This is an 18th-century hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, displaying a parrot species. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text: ...

Title : "Web Designs of the European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus)" Description : This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilder...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower This impressive hand-coloured lithograph features a detailed depiction of a multi-level medieval siege ...

19th Century Botanical Lithograph of Aphelandra Porteana by Louis van Houtte This is a botanical illustration of Aphelandra porteana, a plant commonly known as Zebra Plant, due to t...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph: Two Knights Jousting in Vibrant Heraldic Colours This striking original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, vividly portrays a tense m...

This lithograph presents an elegant fashion illustration from the late 19th century, specifically from the year 1889. The image depicts a woman standing in a formal gown, characteriz...

The Sydney International Exhibition Building (Garden Palace), c. 1879 Minor tears on sheet edges, center fold as issued, vibrant hand coloring, overal...

This original copper engraving, extracted from the scarce German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekante Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", ...

Title: "Agnes Sorel: Grace of the Royal Court" Description: This print depicts Agnes Sorel, famously known as the chief mistress of King Charles VII of France and a noted beauty of ...

Title: Der Eisvogel - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Kingfisher by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This charming hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Eisvogel', depicts the Ki...

Corneille Lithograph, L'Ange descendu des astres II 61/200, 1992 Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (1922-2010) Litho in color L'Ange descendu d...

Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...

This engraving, titled "Habits of the Hottentot Men & Women" and "Perspective View of the Cape of Good Hope," is a fine example of 18th-century European visual representations of dis...

Title: "Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII" Description: This antique engraving is a detailed illustration o...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme de Jalapa'. Original antique print of a female in Jalapa. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by ...

Antique print titled 'Nice, vue prise de la Villa Venanson'. View of the city of Nice, near Villa Venanson, France. This print originates from 'Nice Et Savoie, Sites Pittoreques, Mon...

Scottish Primrose and Alpine Thyme hand coloured botanical print 1874 This beautifully hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two alpine flowering plants, Primula scotica ...

Title: Rascal from 'Cats and Kittens' by Henriette Ronner, 1894 Description: This charming artwork, titled 'Rascal,' is from the collection 'Cats and Kittens' by Henriette Ronner, p...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Showy Fleabane, Rosy Everlasting & Acroclinium Roseum This enchanting set of antique botanical prints features "Showy Fleabane" (Erigeron Specios...

Rare Set of Six Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868) – Aspidium Species Chromolithographs Description: This stunning set of six original hand-colored botanical fern prints was created by the prominent British botanist Edward Joseph Lowe in 1868. The collection showcases six different species of ferns from the *Aspidium* genus, rendered in exquisite detail using the chromolithography technique, which captures vibrant colors and precise details. These rare prints are perfect for collectors of antique botanical art...

Woven on the Jacquard ribbon looms of the renowned Neyret brothers Rothers weavers House in st Etienne France . This antique woven Stevengraph is based on the painting 'LES RAMEAUX' (The palm Sunday) by French artist , Elisabeth Sonrel...

Title: Constantinopolis Expugnatio a Turchis - Hartmann Schedel, 1493 This woodcut view of Constantinople is from Hartmann Schedel's 'Nuremberg Chronicle' (Liber Chronicarum), publi...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Michaelmas Daisies, China Asters & New England Asters This stunning set of antique botanical prints showcases "Michaelmas Daisies" (Aster Multi...

Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Title: "Lilio asphodelus luteus. Lilio asphodelus phoeniceus. Lilium album" Medium: Colored etching Source: "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duiz...

Title: Der Amerikanische Pelican - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Amerik...

Antique map titled 'L'Asie Suivant les Nouvelles Decouvertes (..).' Interesting and very unusual map of the Asian continent. The map is based primarily on Dutch sources, particular...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Marvel of Peru and Eastern Knotweed Description: This pair of original botanical prints from 1897 feature...

This finely executed engraving, titled "The Outside of a Morai, or Burial Place in Atooi" and "The Inside of a House, in the Morai in Atooi," offers a fascinating depiction of Hawaii...

Title: Trekking Through the Colorado Desert with Signal Mountain in the Distance This lithograph, titled "Colorado Desert and Signal Mountain," depicts a scene in the Colorado Des...

Antique map titled 'Karte von Fes und Marócos (..)'. Original old map of Fez (or Fes) and Morocco. Also shows the Strait of Gibraltar. By Friedrich Gottlieb Canzler, published 1799.

Antique print titled 'Englisches Jagdpferd'. Lithograph of an English hunting horse by Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787-1862), one of the most accomplished ...

Antique print titled 'Lekythen'. Colour-printed large lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth depicting Greek lekythos. A lekythos (plural lekythoi) is a type of ancient Greek vessel...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Knights with Heraldic Banner in Mounted Combat This original, hand-coloured lithograph dates from 1842 and beautifully captures the spectacle an...

Untitled antique print featuring various sea shells. This print originates from 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature' by O. Goldsmith. Goldsmith's Animated Nature went thr...

The Jousting Tournament: Knights in Combat Description: This hand-colored lithograph showcases an intense moment in a medieval jousting tournament, with two knights charging at ea...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Mounted Combat with Spear and Sword This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, provides a vivid and dynamic glimpse into the...

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...

This antique hand-colored woodcut engraving titled *Prize Cats* features a collection of prominent and diverse feline breeds celebrated during the 19th century. The print presents six individual vignettes, each showcasing a specific breed or category of cat, along with their descriptive labels. The cats are depicted in various poses, emphasizing their unique features and personalities, from the sleek Siamese cats to the regal Persian and the distinctive Manx, or tailless cat. Details: - Title: Prize Cats - Medium: Hand-colored woodcut engraving - Artists: Includes contributions by Percy Macquoid (credited for the English cat...

1897 Botanical Prints – Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers Description: This collection of three original 1897 botanical prints features Nierembergia frutescens, S...

Title: Romantic View of Paris – A Rare 1832 Engraving by Thomas Kelly Description: This hand-colored engraving, published by Thomas Kelly in 1832, offers a picturesque view of Par...

Title: "Motherly Watch" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894) Description: "Motherly Watch" is an exquisite print from the "Cats and Kittens" series by Henriette Ronner, pub...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Persian Cyclamen and Jasmine These two original 1897 botanical prints showcase the Persian cyclamen (*Cyclamen persicum*) and jasmine (*Jasminum off...

1823 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Gauchos Lassoing Cattle in Buenos Aires, Argentina Description: This 1823 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderb...