Decorative Art on Sale

19th C. carved painted & parcel gilt architectural element. The piece is painted in antique white with 22K gold leaf details throughout. There is also a metal stem of flowers in the ...

Antique print titled 'The Crucifixion'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Perugino. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print, titled: 'La Tourterelle Emeraudine, male' This print shows a male turtle / dove. Plate 271. From a folio ed. of: 'Histoire naturelle d'une partie d'oiseaux nouveau...

Beautiful and decorative large lithograph of the Jouannen variety of grapes. A nice print to have on the wall for every wine lover. Original hand-coloured in the 19th century. ...

Antique map titled 'Eastern Hemisphere'. Large map depicting the continents Europe, Asia, Afrika and Australia. Artists and Engravers: James Wyld (1812–1887) was a British geograph...

Antique botany print titled 'Pivoine double'. Hand-colored stipple engraving of a Paeonia officinalis, commonly known as the common peony. This colourful flowering plant is native to...

Antique print titled 'Great Snipe'. Original antique bird print of the great snipe. This print originates from 'British Game Birds and Wildfowl' by Beverley R. Morris. Published by G...

A very attractive late 19th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 19...

Antique bird print titled 'Colaptes Chrysoldes'. Old bird print depicting two gilded flickers. This print originates from 'The new and heretofore unfigured species of the birds o...

Antique print titled 'Puishment of the Bamboo'. Print of Chinese punishment with bamboo. This print originates from 'The Chinese Empire: historical and descriptive. Illustrating the ...

19th century framed painting of family crests was hand-painted in the late 19th century and framed in the 20th century. The artist used ink and wat...

Antique print titled 'A Colossal Sarcophagus at Cacamo in Caramania'. Old print with a view on a sarcophagus at Caccamo, Carmania. This print originates from 'Views in the Ottoman Em...

Antique print titled 'Middle Ages - Moyen Âge - Mittel Ages'. Chromolithograph of Middle Ages ornaments and decorative arts. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Aug...

A rare Meiji period 1868-1912 iron and mixed metal panel by a highly important early Meiji period artist. The ironwork panel housed within its original hardwood frame depicts the charming subject of a roaster fighting with snake, this particular early Meiji period panel demonstrates all the skills of a leading Mito school metalworker more used to making tsuba and sword fittings for the shogunate and now adapting his unique skills to satisfy the emerging western market, the naive charm and inspiration for this study is probably from an earlier Japanese or even Chinese painting, artists with such breathtaking metalworking skills as this artist could simply replace an artists paintbrush...

Antique print, titled: 'La Tourterelle Maillee, male' This print shows a male turtle / dove. Plate 270. From a folio ed. of: 'Histoire naturelle d'une partie d'oiseaux nouveaux e...

Set of five antique botany prints. These prints originate from various editions of 'The Floral Magazine'. Published by Vincent Brooks, circa 1870.

Antique bird print titled 'Le grand aigle - Le petit aigle'. Old bird print of the White tailed Eagle or Sea Eagle and the Little Eagle. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists a...

**Title:** Antique Bird Print - 'Xantus's Murrelets' **Description:** Embark on a journey through time with this captivating antique lithograph from the illustrious work of Daniel Giraud Elliot, 'The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America' (1866-1869). This remarkable large folio lithograph showcases the extraordinary beauty and scientific precision in depicting the elusive Xantus's Murrelets. **Key Features:** 1. **Rare Avian Specimen:** The Xantus's Murrelets, immortalized in this lithograph, represent a rare and elusive species of seabirds. Elliot's meticulous artwork encapsulates the essence of these fascinating creatures, making this print a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike. 2. **Unparalleled Detailing:** The lithograph impeccably captures the intricate details of the Xantus's Murrelets, showcasing their distinctive markings, elegant plumage, and unique characteristics. Elliot's expertise shines through every stroke, rendering a lifelike representation of these captivating birds. 3. **Significance in Ornithological History:** As part of Daniel Giraud Elliot's groundbreaking publication, this print holds immense historical and scientific significance, offering a glimpse into the 19th-century exploration and documentation of North American avifauna. 4. **Grand Folio Format:** Measuring [Dimensions], this large folio lithograph commands attention with its size and artistry, making it a standout piece for collectors, bird enthusiasts, and admirers of vintage natural history illustrations. **Condition:** This antique lithograph remains remarkably preserved, showcasing the original artwork with minor signs of age that authenticate its historical authenticity and vintage allure. **Provenance:** Originally published in New York for the author between 1866 and 1869, this print carries the legacy of Daniel Giraud Elliot's pioneering work in ornithology, adding to its historical significance. **Conclusion:** Indulge in the splendor of avian artistry with this exceptional antique lithograph of Xantus's Murrelets. A blend of scientific precision and artistic finesse, this print represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of natural history that seamlessly merges beauty and scientific exploration. --- Crafting a description that accentuates the rarity, scientific importance, and artistic brilliance of the Xantus's Murrelets print should attract collectors and individuals passionate about avian art and ornithology from that era. Old bird print depicting Xantus's Murrlets. This print originates from 'The new and heretofore unfigured species of the birds of North America', published 1866-1869. This spectacular large folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America. The work was published in New York for the author between 1866 and 1869. Each lithograph features original hand-coloring. The plates were predmoninantly executed by Bowen of Philadelphia after originals by Elliot and celebrated natural history artist, Joseph Wolf. It is believed only 200 copies of this work were ever printed. The work generally depicted life-size renderings of birds that were not previously illustrated by Alexander Wilson...

Original antique print of the church of Bethlehem. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario. Published 1831.0.

Antique print titled 'Colymbus Glacialis'. This print depicts the common loon (Dutch: ijsduiker). The common loon or great northern diver (Gavia immer) i...

Antique print titled 'No.2 Street Punishments'. Print of Chinese street punishments. Shows a prisoner suspended from a cross-pole, supported by two upr...

Antique print titled 'Anas Cygnus Tab. I'. This print depicts the mute swan (Dutch: knobbelzwaan). The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a mem...

Antique print with a portrait of the late Baron de Beaulieu (Belgian ambassador), a portrait of field marshal Sir. W. Gomm and a view of the general post-office (Sydney, New South Wales). Text on verso. This print originates from the Illustrated London News, an illustrated weekly newspaper. The Illustrated London News is known for its coverage of the following subjects the wars, ships, boats, guns, sailing, portraits, fine art, old and antique...

Antique print titled 'Persia - Perse - Persien'. Chromolithograph of Persian Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racin...

Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Poppy-Anemone - Rudbeckia - Cineraria'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers' by F. Edward Hulme & Shirley Hibberd. Pub...

Original antique caricature print of a general, published circa 1860. This is a so called catchpenny print or ‘centsprenten’ in Dutch.

This is a beautiful porcelain plaque with a lavish flower bouquet, set in a gilt wood frame. It was made in England in about 1825. This plaque has provenance: it once belonged to...

Antique print, titled: 'Taf. XLII. Haliaetos Albicilla. Weissschwanziger Seeadler, altes Mannchen.' This plate shows the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla...

American painting, Hudson river school, Oil on canvas.

Antique print titled 'The Annunciation'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Crivelli. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print titled ‘Sedum Telephium’. Sedum telephium, often called Hylotelephium telephium, orpine, livelong, frog's-stomach, harping Johnny, life-everlasting, live-forever, midsu...

Set of four antique bird prints titled 'Le Balbusard - Le Jean-le-Blanc, La Buse - Le Milan, Le Hobereau - Le Faucon, La Cresserelle - l'Emerillon'. It shows the Osprey, Short-toed Snake Eagle, the Buzzard, the Kite, the Eurasian hobby, a Falcon, the Kestrel and the Merlin. These prints originate from 'Oeuvres completes de Buffon, avec des extraits de Daubenton et la classification de Cuvier'. Published in Paris by Au Bureau des Publications Illustrees, 59 Rue de la Harpe...

Original antique print of natives of Persia and other people. Original handcolored. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrar...

"An antique Persian Borderless Sultananbad Rug, size 8'5" x 2'5", circa 1890. This handsome hand knotted carpet features a repeating floro-geometric design in the blue central field....

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...

Antique bird print titled 'Limnocinclus Pectoralis'. This print depicts the pectoral sandpiper. Originates from John Gould's 'The Birds of the Great Britain'. Artists and Engravers: John Gould (1804 - 1881) was an English ornithologist and bird artist. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates that he produced with the assistance of his wife, Elizabeth Gould...

Antique bird print titled 'Dottrel'. Old bird print depicting the dotterel bird. This print originates from 'Birds of Europe' by J. Gould (1832-1837). Artists and Engravers: J...

Set of five antique botany prints. These prints originate from various editions of 'The Floral Magazine'. Published by Vincent Brooks, circa 1870.

Antique print titled 'Gezigt op Annamooka'. This print depicts the Harbour of Annamooka, now Nomuka, part of the Ha’apai group of Tonga. Originates from 'Reizen rondom de Waereld' by...

Plate 3221 titled 'La Modiste Parisienne'. Original antique fashion print of ladies with hats. Published circa 1895.

Antique bird print titled 'Little Auk'. Old bird print depicting the Little Auk. This print originates from 'Birds of Europe' by J. Gould (1832-1837). Artists and Engravers: J...

"Porta della Badia di Firenze - Studi" A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique staircase...

Antique botany print titled 'Rhododendrum Barbatum'. Large lithograph of the rhododendron barbatum. This print originates from volume 5 of 'Flore des serres et des jardins...

Antique print titled 'Nacht-Dans Vrouwen op Hapaee'. This print depicts a night dance by women from Hapaee. Originates from 'Reizen rondom de Waereld' by J. Cook. Translated by J.D. ...

The lithograph print of a Trakehner Horse from the Dutch edition of "Paardenrassen Kunstalbum" is a fine example of late 19th or early 20th-century lithographic art, showcasing the s...

Antique botany print of the A) cocoa tree B) banana tree c) pine tree D) fraxinus ornus E) mushrooms F) ferns. This print originates from 'Aanhangsel tot de vier deelen van den Katec...

Untitled mezzotint of William Wallace Currie. William Wallace Currie was the first "Mayor of Liverpool" under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Thomas Lupton after a painting by Thomas Phillips...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Milanaise, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Milanese Noblewoman, 15th Century . This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII...

Antique print titled 'Oenanthe Phellandrium'. This print originates from Sowerby's English Botany, or colored figures of British Plants, 1840.        

Antique mezzotint of Henry Charles Sturt, with handwritten titles. Henry Charles Sturt of Crichel House, Dorset, was a British landowner and politici...

Description: Antique print titled ‘Regent of Lew Chew'. Lithograph of the regent of the Ryukyu Islands. The Ryukyu Islands, also known as the Nansei Islands ( "Southwest Islands"...

Antique costume print titled 'Eine Moskauerin'. This print depicts a Lady from Moscow with a child, Russia. Originates from a rare costume book titled...

Antique print titled 'Doctor in Law or Physic, in congregation robes'. Portrait of Dr E.D. Clark made after a drawing by Thomas Uwins. This print originates from 'Ackermann's History...

Antique print, titled: 'Le Colombi-Galline, Male. ' This print shows a dove. Plate 278. From a folio ed. of: 'Histoire naturelle d'une partie d'oiseaux nouveaux et rares de l'Ame...

Antique print titled 'Kaffern, des Caffres'. This print depicts kafir, an Arabic term meaning "unbeliever", or "disbeliever". Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des M...

Antique print titled 'Indigènes du Port de San Francisco'. Lithograph of California Indians.The indigenous peoples of California (known as Native Cal...

Antique print titled 'Gourde de Chasse - (Grotesche) Collection de Mr. de Basilewski a Paris'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a gourde of the collection of Mr. de Basile...

Antique print titled 'Survey of Winter Harbour Melville Island, June 1820'. Chart of the bay or harbor on Melville Island where William Parry's expedit...