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Sale Items
Giuseppe Tarantino lithograph face Young Woman Milan 1974
Located in Taranto, IT
Giuseppe Tarantino lithograph face Young Woman Milan 1974.
Measures:
Height 70 cm
Width 52 cm
Mixed Technique on paper
In good conservative ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Antique Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries by Mallet, circa 1719
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'France - Païs-Bas'. Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries. Published by A.M. Mallet, circa 1719.
Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Mixed Media Large Scale Cityscape Artwork in Suede and Steel
Located in Culver City, CA
If Gotham City and a Pierre Cardin fever dream had a love child, it would be this stunning 1970s mixed media artwork. At a striking 48.5 x 48.5 inches, this piece is big, bold, and b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Steel
Illustrated Fungi from 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The image uploaded is a hand-colored engraving depicting various fungi, likely from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, published in 1845. Here's a description of each depicted fungus and a proposed title for the image:
1. **Agaric Orange (Orange Agaric)**: This mushroom features a cap with an orange-brown color and a white stalk. The underside gills and the volva at the base are also illustrated.
2. **Pezize Bleue (Blue Cup Fungus)**: These are depicted as cup-shaped fungi with a rich blue interior and a pale outer surface, likely representing the genus Peziza.
3. **Tremelle Oreille de Judas (Judas's Ear Fungus)**: A brown, ear-shaped fungus that resembles the species commonly known as "wood ear...
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Colorful Marc Chagall Poster: Printed by Mourlot in 1987
By (after) Marc Chagall, Mourlot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add a splash of vibrant color to your space with this charming Marc Chagall poster, exquisitely printed by Mourlot in 1987. Known for his dreamlike ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style
By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Located in Dallas, TX
78831 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, 06'10 x 09'08. Woven in the storied ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this handwoven wool and silk ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Framed English Bachelor's Hall Fox Hunting on Horseback Prints, Set of 2
By Francis Calcraft Turner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of framed equine fox hunting scene lithographs in the manner of Francis Calcraft Turner. This lovely set has been professionally framed and is ready to hang. Each piece is mat...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Glass, Paper
Les Bienfaits de la Nature by F.Majorel (1878-1965) Large Art Deco Oil on Canvas
By Fernand Majorel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Les bienfaits de la nature offerts au plus grand nombre"
“Nature's Goodness offered to more people”
An Impressive and Decorative Art Deco oil on canvas painting
Original frame
Signe...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Robert Natkin Rare White-Ground Field Mouse Painting- 9563
Located in Ukiah, CA
Robert Natkin mixed media/ painting from his Field Mouse series, which was primarily done in the years 1969 to 1972 after being after a trip to Europe and being influenced by some ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Paintings
Materials
Paper, Paint
19th Century Oil on Tin / Retablo Set in Hand Made Frame
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oil paint on tin, know as a retablo. The painting is of Mary, Mother of Jesus and is framed in a hand made shadow box frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Revival Paintings
Materials
Tin
Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting of Men and Women '19th century'
Located in Langweer, NL
The image portrays a detailed antique Chinese rice paper pith painting, a unique art form popular in the 19th century, especially for export to the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
GROUP NP2 - NERONE and PATUZZI Sculptural panel 1972
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in Vigevano, PV
ITA:
Sculptural wall panel designed by Nerone & Patuzzi and produced by Forme & Superfici in 1972. This is an unnumbered prototype, thus to be considered a unique piece. A few number...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Aluminum
Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV Painting after Ilya Repin
By Ilya Repin
Located in New York, NY
Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire, also known as Cossacks of Saporog Are Drafting a Manifesto.
Late 19th Century.
Monumental oil on canvas, set within an original carved giltwood frame. Unsigned.
Measures: Canvas: 62 X 105in (157 X 266cm).
Frame: 80 X 123in (204 X 312cm).
This painting is after Russian artist Ilya Repin...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Carnival of Venice Four Vintage Hanging Tiles
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of four hand made and painted tiles professionally framed it wood frame , depicting caricatures from The Carnival of Venice. Which is annual festival held in
Venice, Italy.
The festival is world-famous for its
elaborate masks. The celebration takes place over ten days in which people dress up and take part in organized parades or simple processions on the street. The costumes are seventeenth-century Venetian dresses.
Category
20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Antique Ship Vessel Handle Wheel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique ship vessel handle wheel.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Other Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century "Blacksmith" Hanging Copper Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Curtis Jere "The Blacksmith" copper & brass wall sculpture featuring a countryside scenic complete with a fenced-in yard, barn, and horse wagon parked outs...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Copper Engraving Depicting the High Quality of the Fashion Under Louis XIV, 1684
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful engraving of Jean Dieu de Saint-Jean with title 'Homme de qualité en Surtout'
(translated in English: Man of of a particular quality). This original copper engraving is ha...
Category
Antique 1680s Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of 'the Nativity' Made After Francia 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Nativity'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Francia. Source unknown, to be determined. Publishe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Architectural Cast Iron Ornament, Eagle Claw & Sphere, 1800s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cast iron architectural ornament depicting an eagle claw on a globe. It can be wall-mounted allowing you display a flower pot or vase. It was made in the mid-late 19th century and wa...
Category
Antique 1850s European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
The Start of the Race - French School, 19th Century Oil on Panel
Located in TEYJAT, FR
The Start of the Race - French School, 19th Century, Framed Oil on Panel in the style of de Dreux and Herring.
A skilful and colourful depiction by the artist of the start of a hors...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique English 19th Century Oil On Canvas Still Life Flowers
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Oil On Canvas Still Life Of chrysanthemums in a vase.
Signed 'M.L' 1889.
Gilt framed.
In good condition, showing some signs of wear commensurate of age.
...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Michael Qvarsebo, listed Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Qvarsebo (born 1945), listed Swedish artist.
Oil on board.
Abstract composition with impasto brushstrokes.
In perfect condition.
Signed and d...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Antique Print of the Palace of Versailles by Meyer, 1848
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chateau de Versailles'. View of the Palace of Versailles in France. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'.
Artists and Engr...
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Butterfly Contemporary Wall light Sculpture, Art Silvered Glass, Rose Color
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY
The free dance movement
For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection.
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna Della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century oil painting on canvas "La Madonna della Seggiola" after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino 1483-1520). The circular painted canvas depicting a seated Ma...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Sago Palm Tree Antique Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The original engraving you've described, titled "Sagouier Farinifère (Sagus Farinifera)," is a depiction of the sago palm tree. Created by F.J. Desmares after Pierre Auguste Joseph D...
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
17th Century Flaemish Abraham Genoels II "Landscape with Rabbit" Etching
By Abraham Genoels II
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful etching by Abraham Genoels II (Antwerp 1640-1723) from a painting by Adam Frans van der Meulen (Brussels 1844-Paris 1690).
Excellent state of conservation with wide margin...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Prints
Materials
Copper
Original Damien Hirst Butterfly Spin Painting, 2009
By Damien Hirst
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an original painting by Damien Hirst, created with public collaboration at the Damien Hirst Spin Workshop to celebrate the opening of Requiem at the PinchukArt Centre, Ukrain...
Category
Early 2000s Ukrainian Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Victorian Moth Illustrations by William Forsell Kirby, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Description of the Prints
First Print: Beauty, Peacock, and Waved Moths
This print showcases an array of intricately detailed moths and their associated flora. The Beauty, Peacock,...
Category
Antique 1880s Prints
Materials
Paper
Portuguese Tile Backsplash - Hand Painted Tiles Azulejos "Flower Basket & Birds"
Located in Baldock, GB
Beautiful tile mural with the "FRUIT AND FLOWER BASKET" motif finely painted.
Tile mural size: 47.2"W X 23.6"H (120cm X 60cm)
Tile size: 5.9"W X 5.9"H (15cm X 15cm)
Origin: Portuga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
4.6x7 Ft Boho Wall Decor, Needlework Wall Art, Embroidered Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
19th Century Unmarked Sevres Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque, Hand Carved Frame
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A circa 1880 masterpiece of a young couple feeding doves. This is a superb example of a 19th century unmarked Sèvres hand painted porcelain plaque. Signed by the artist R. Deniau. Th...
Category
Antique 1870s French Rococo Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Cassina Set of Two Podor Outdoor Accessories
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Set of Two Podor Outdoor Accessories
Outdoor accessories complete the Cassina lineup of furnishings for open-air living and dining areas. The baskets are inspired by the sh...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Yarn
Sappho and Phaon Contemporary School Oil Painting After Jacques-Louis David 72"
By Jacques-Louis David
Located in Dayton, OH
A Monumental contemporary school painting of "Sappho and Phaon" After Jacques-Louis David. The oil is on canvas and framed in gold with French relief.
Phaon was said to be so beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of America by Danckerts, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per I. Danckerts'. Striking map of America. California is shown as an island, Based Upon Sanson's model. The Great Lakes are shown with an open western coastline. No Northwestern Coast beyond 40 degrees. The seven cities of Cibola appear in the Southwestern US. The conception of the Mississippi River is still very vague and pushed far west of its true mouth. The large lake in the Southeastern US first seen on Le Moyne's map is still present. South America retains its excessively wide format. A hopeful extension from Button's Bay is shown portending a possible Northwest Passage. The map is richly embellished with two cartouches, 9 sailing vessels and elaborate vignettes of native villages, native warriors...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of etchings of views of a Greek ceremonial klismos chair.
In his fifties, G.B. Piranesi was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Ita...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Ando Hiroshige, Japanese woodblock print on paper. Tsushima Province
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ando Hiroshige (1797- 1858), one of the most famous Japanese painters, graphic artists and creators of ukiyo-e.
Japanese woodblock print on Japanese paper.
Tsushima Kaigan Yubare.
T...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Large Framed Tapestry-French Baroque Art Work
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Summer Sale: Enjoy FREE IN-HOME delivery to France and special Shipping Offers for many other Countries.
Perfectly crafted Artwork from the 70s in a magnificent golden Frame.
Wonder...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
Rare Henri Matisse Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1943
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Variegated Teal by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Schetziges Amerikanisches Kriechentlein - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Variegated Teal by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This beautifully hand-colored eng...
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...
Materials
Teak
American Election Map and 1960 Presidential Fact Sheet, Published 1960
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: “The 50 United States of America”
Subject: United States, Presidential Elections
Date: 1960 (dated)
Color: Printed Color
Size: 24.9 x 17.9 inches (63.2 x 45.5 cm)
This colorful map of the United States was drawn by Lorin Thompson and published by the General Foods Corporation. The map has an unusual coloring style with symbols of American history including past presidents, Native Americans, important buildings (White House, Statue of Liberty, Alamo), agriculture, industry, and more. Includes inset maps of Hawaii and Alaska with small American flags...
Category
Vintage 1960s Posters
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of an Elephant Hunt by D'Urville (1853)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chasse aux Éléphants'. Original print of an elephant hunt. This print originates from volume 1 of 'Voyage Autour du Monde' by Comte-Amiral Dumont D'Urville.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Magnificent Lithograph of Scandinavian Sharks from Pisces Scandinaviae, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Magnificent Lithograph of Scandinavian Sharks from Pisces Scandinaviae Series
Description: This stunning lithograph from the renowned Pisces Scandinaviae series depicts fo...
Category
Antique 1890s Prints
Materials
Paper
Jirokichi Kasagi Japanese Watercolor On Silk Painting
Located in New York, NY
Jirokichi Kasagi, 1870 to 1923, an antique Japanese watercolor on silk painting depicting a young Japanese lady wearing a beautiful traditional at...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings
Materials
Paint
Framed Chinese Watercolor Painting 'Bird on Flower' by Zhao Shao Ang in 1987
By Zhao Shao Ang
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful framed painting signed and painted by Shao Ang in 1987
Zhao Shao Ang (1905-1998) was born in Guangzhou (Canton, China) he moved back and forth...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Textile Wall Hanging Handwoven Framed Wall Art Blue
By Begüm Cana Özgür
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIN, is a handwoven textile wall piece, named after the ancient Mesopotamian Goddess of the Moon. It is handwoven in Turkey, by the women weavers of Anatolia.
The 50% of the income ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Woodcock by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Scolopax, Rusticola'. This print depicts the Eurasian Woodcock with egg (Dutch: Houtsnip). The Eurasian woodcock (Scolopax rust...
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Industrial Cast Metal Pattern Mold, American Factory Parts, Garden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic American Industrial cast metal foundry pattern mold makes a great conversation piece. Large size with intricate pattern for perhaps some kind of horse saddle part? Great...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Social Hierarchy of the Nagai Tartars - An Etching by Geissler, ca. 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Social Hierarchy of the Nagai Tartars - An Etching by Geissler, ca. 1800"
Description: This etching by Christian Gottfried Heinrich Geissler, titled "Nagai Tartars," is a fine representation of the German School from around the year 1800.
It portrays three figures, labeled to indicate their social standing: a woman of distinction, her daughter, and a female servant, numerically annotated as 1, 2, and 3 respectively. The detailed depiction captures the intricate attire and cultural fashion of the period, reflecting the societal structure and familial roles within the Nagai Tartar community.
The women are adorned in traditional garments that signify their status and identity, while the setting suggests a backdrop typical of their environment, providing a glimpse into the life of the Tartar people at the turn of the 19th century.
The Nagai or Nogai Tartars were part of the Nogai Horde, a confederation that occupied the Pontic–Caspian steppe from about 1500 until they were displaced in the 17th century by the Kalmyks and Russians. They were named after Nogai Khan, a Mongol ruler, and were divided into groups such as the Budjak and Yedisan in the area north of the Black Sea. The Nogais were known to be pastoral nomads who grazed sheep, horses, and camels and were also involved in trade, raiding, and tribute. They spoke a form of Kypchak Turkic and were Muslim, although their religious institutions were not strongly developed. The societal structure of the Nogais was quite fluid, with personal prestige playing a significant role in their political organization. They were historically known for their slave raids across Eastern Europe, which were an important part of their economy.
The term "Tatar" broadly refers to Turkic-speaking peoples, mainly found in west-central Russia and other former Soviet Republics. It was originally used to refer to various nomadic groups from the vast Central and Northern Asian region then known as Tartary. The largest Tatar group is the Volga Tatar from the Volga region in Russia. There are several Tatar groups, including the Volga Tatars and the Crimean Tatars, with the latter being subdivided into groups such as the Tats and the Nogai.
The Tatars have a rich history that dates back to the 5th century when nomadic tribes in northeastern Mongolia around Lake Baikal were first recognized. They became part of Genghis Khan's army in the 13th century and were known to Europeans as Tatars. Following the disintegration of the Mongol Empire, the Tatars were particularly associated with the western part of the empire, the Golden Horde...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Prints
Materials
Paper
'A White Stream' Wool Tapestry or Rug by H. Sulkowska for Cepelia c 1960, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful wool tapestry, or small rug, named 'Bialy Potok' which translates to 'A White Stream', designed by artist H. Sulkowska for the Polish company 'ZWW' (Zakopiańskie Warsztat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique Satirical Print showing Mermaids about the Port of Enkhuizen, circa 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Meerman van 't Noorder Gewest als Opper Directeur der zee-plaat verkruyers van het verkeerde Pampus beslaande de Achterhoede van het Papiere Actie-Schouburgs...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Original 1970 Exhibition Poster – Vilacasas/Claret at Galería Günther Franke
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original 1970 Exhibition Poster – Vilacasas/Claret at Galería Günther Franke
Artists: Vilacasas and Claret
Exhibition: Galería Günther Franke, 1970
Year: 1970
Dimensions: 41.5 x 59.5 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor marks and imperfections due to age
This original 1970 poster was created to promote the joint exhibition of artists Vilacasas and Claret at the prestigious Galería Günther Franke. The collaboration between these two innovative artists brings together distinct visual languages, making this piece a unique collector's item for those interested in the modern art scene of the 1970s.
Measuring 41.5 x 59.5 cm, the poster captures the essence of both artists' styles, making it a striking piece of visual art in its own right. The design celebrates the intersection of different artistic voices and offers a rare glimpse into the vibrant gallery scene of 1970s Europe.
Though in good overall condition, the poster may display slight signs of age-related wear, adding to its historical value and authenticity. Perfect for framing and display, this piece is a valuable addition to any collection of vintage...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Swedish Grace and Grandeur: The Aquatint Legacy of Ulrik Thersner, 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored aquatint is a topographical view of Djursholm Castle in Danderyd, Sweden, and it is a part of Ulrik Thersner's ambitious project, "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" (Antiquity and Present Sweden). This work aimed to be a modern counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's "Suecia antiqua et hodierna," a significant 17th-century work that showcased Sweden's historical and contemporary landscapes, buildings, and monuments through engravings.
Ulrik Thersner's endeavor in creating "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" involved drawing several mansions, among other subjects, and began publishing these works in 1817. The technique used, aquatint, is a form of etching that allows for the creation of images with tonal variations, resembling watercolor paintings, which makes it particularly suited for detailed and atmospheric topographical representations like the one of Djursholm Castle.
Carl Fredrik Akrell, a notable engraver, worked on engraving Thersner's images, which were then executed in aquatint, a process that allows for a rich gradation of tones and a painterly quality. Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan later joined the publication effort, indicating a collaborative process in bringing Thersner's vision to fruition.
The parts of the series were published over a period, with Skåne completed in 1823, and the regions of Östergötland, Uppland, and Södermanland addressed in the years 1820 and 1824-25. Thersner's personal involvement in writing the text for the pictures underlines the detailed and scholarly approach taken in producing this series.
Thersner's "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" would have been an invaluable contribution to the documentation of Swedish cultural heritage and landscape during the early 19th century, providing a vivid pictorial record that would have appealed to both the scholarly community and the general public interested in the country's history and geography. The print of Djursholm Castle that you are referring to would be a part of this important series.
More about the maker:
Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...
Category
Antique 1820s Prints
Materials
Paper
Giacomo Futur Balla, 1871-1958, Marvelante Abstract Sailboat Serigraph, LTD Ed.
By (after) Giacomo Balla
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Limited edition screen print on canvas mounted on wood, with hand-painted frame to emulate the way an original would have been created. Likely a posthumous edition.
Category
20th Century Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Émile René MENARD (1862-1930) Adam et Eve, Monumental Oil on Canvas, 1923
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adam and Eve
Oil on canvas signed below left «E.R. Ménard 1923»
Labels on the back, including one from the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925.
Titled in a cartou...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
1897 Antique Botanical Prints – Purple and Blue Bellflowers and Lobelias Trio
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1897 Antique Botanical Prints – Bellflowers and Lobelias Trio
Description:
This stunning set of three original 1897 botanical prints showcases the Chimney Bellflower ('Ca...
Category
Antique 1890s Prints
Materials
Paper
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The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Anna Condo’s Multifaceted Career Spans Film, Photography and NFTs
From her historic Manhattan townhouse, the talented creator and curator of 1stDibs' latest NFT exhibition tells us about the art in her home and how she got involved with cryptoart.
How Keith Rivers Went from NFL Linebacker to Blue-Chip Art Aficionado
The former football player is as serious about becoming a great contemporary-art patron as he once was about making tackles. Here, Rivers tells us how he got the collecting bug and how his tastes have evolved over the years.
More Than Ever, the Female Design Council Is Embracing Funked-Up Creativity
The organization's "Womxn’s History Month" collection celebrates female-identified creators pushing the boundaries of technique and material.