Prints on Sale

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 ...

Maritime Sydney: Entrance to Port Jackson and A Panoramic View of the Capital of New South Wales Description: This page from "The Illustrated London News," dated October 10, 1863, f...

Antique print titled 'The Madonna di San Sisto'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

The title of this original antique print is the "Königl. Hannover. Garde Hussaren Regt.", which translates to "Royal Hanoverian Guard Hussar Regiment". This unit would have been part of the army of the Kingdom of Hanover, which, during various periods, was in personal union with the United Kingdom. The Guard Hussars would have been a prestigious cavalry unit, likely serving as both ceremonial guards and elite troops. The uniform, with its rich decoration and distinctive Hussar features, suggests a high ceremonial as well as functional military significance. The King's German Legion...

This pair of German Village Etchings beautifully captures the charm of Nuremberg's historic streets and architecture. Each finely detailed etching showcases the town's rustic buildin...

An antique matching set of deep set first finish giltwood frames having foliate decoration and housing portrait prints of young children, signed and numbered, 19th century. Measures...

Lithography by Joan Miro, circa 1950 Signed on the stone. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Joan Miró i Ferr...

Antique print titled 'The Ascension'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Perugino. Source unknown, to be determined. P...

Title: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Entomological Plate – Moth Life Stages and Caterpillars Description: This beautifully detailed 18th-century hand-colored engraving presents a fasc...

Antique print titled 'Jacobite Pincushion - Silk Purse'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stuart. Illustrated By a Series of Forty Plates in Colours Draw...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Beard-Tongue, Collinsia, Zaluzianskya, and Monkey Flower Description: This set of four original 1897 botanical prints features 'beard-tongue' (Pents...

Title: Grid of French Renaissance Artistic Designs, 1887 Description: This compilation features nine prints from the French Renaissance, illustrating the intricate typographic decorations, model printing, tapestry, and architectural ornaments that characterized the period. These prints are detailed engravings of various decorative arts, including textiles, stonework, and wood carvings, showcasing elaborate patterns and vibrant colors typical of the era. Maker and Publication: These prints were created by Heinrich Dolmetsch and are part of "Der Ornamentenschatz," a collection published in 1884 by Julius Hoffmann in Stuttgart. This work is an exhaustive encyclopedic compilation that includes a variety of European artistic styles and is highly valued for its precision and attention to historical detail. Attractiveness and Decorative Appeal: - Complexity and Detail: Each print is filled with complex geometric patterns, organic forms, and figurative representations that are meticulously crafted. - Historical Accuracy: The authenticity in the depiction of Renaissance motifs appeals to both historians and art lovers. - Aesthetic Diversity: The collection showcases a wide range of colors and designs, from monochrome engravings to polychrome decorations, making each print visually unique and appealing. - Cultural Significance: These prints not only serve as decorative art but also provide insights into the cultural and artistic practices of the French Renaissance, reflecting the period’s social values and aesthetic preferences. These elements make the prints not only valuable pieces of historical documentation but also highly decorative artworks suited for both scholarly study and aesthetic enjoyment. The prints from Heinrich Dolmetsch's "Der Ornamentenschatz" utilize **chromolithography**, a method for making multi-color prints. This technique became very popular in the 19th century for its ability to produce vivid, detailed, and colorful images. It involves using multiple lithographic stones, one for each color, and was especially prized for its effectiveness in replicating the textures and hues of a wide range of materials, including the lustrous quality of gold. How the Gold Highlights Were Achieved: The gold highlights in these prints likely utilized a technique within chromolithography where a special gold ink or a layer of finely powdered bronzing was applied. This method can mimic the shimmer of real gold: - Gold Ink: Made from various components, including a metallic powder suspended in a medium, gold ink can be used to print directly onto the image areas intended to look gilded. - Bronzing: After printing an adhesive layer, finely powdered bronze is applied, adhering to the sticky areas and producing a gold-like effect when the excess powder is removed. These techniques enabled Dolmetsch to replicate the opulent and intricate designs typical of the French Renaissance with a realistic metallic sheen, adding richness and depth to the prints and enhancing their decorative appeal. When searching for prints like those in Heinrich Dolmetsch's "Der Ornamentenschatz," particularly those with intricate Renaissance designs and metallic highlights, people often use the following keywords: 1. **Chromolithography Prints** 2. **Renaissance Art Reproductions** 3. **Antique Art Prints...

Antique print titled 'Christ delivering the keys to St. Peter'. Old print of the delivery of the keys. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selected from the P...

Large antique print of the Last Supper. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Antique map titled 'Karte von dem groessten Theil des Landes Jemen'. Original map of Yemen, this map is the first printed map specifically of Yemen, and t...

Ike Ude 1995 "Man in Polyester Suit" Cibachrome print Mapplethorpe nude 48" "1995 Man in Polyester Suit, Ike Ude, Solo Exhibition: Celluloid Frames Sept....

Antique print titled 'Pl. 77 Pruim Var. Jefferson'. This print originates from: 'Nederlandsche Flora en Pomona, beschreven en uitgegeven door het Bestuur der Pomologische Vereeniging...

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...

18th Century style Pierre Bouillon neoclassical engraving Prints of Roman & Greek Friezes. Beautifully framed. Additional information: ...

Plate 42: 'Turksch Keizerrijk. Keizerlijke Orde van de Halve Maan - Orde van Nichen Istehar of van Verdienste.' (Turkish Empire. Order of the Crescent - Order of Glory). The Imperial Order of the Crescent was a chivalric order of the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim...

Antique map of part of the United States of America including Lower California, Arizona and part of Mexico. This map was part of a set of six individual sheets with maps of the Unite...

Set of 3 antique botany prints. It shows the Scarlet Lychnis, Catesby's Lily and Narrow-Leaved Cyrtanthus. These prints originate from '...

"Garden Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Botanical Illustrations" Delight in the timeless beauty of nature with "Garden Elegance," an exquisite collection of three original anti...

Fujimaro Kitagawa (1790-1850) . Woodcut on Japanese paper. Snowscape with a woman in traditional clothing carrying a child. The first half of the 19th c. Artist's stamp. In perfect ...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Melvin House in the Shire of Fyfe (..)'. Old engraving of Melville House in Fife, Scotland. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannic...

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...

Beautiful lithograph created in 1974 by David Lance Goines for the Berkeley, CA public library. This print is in excellent condition minus a few signs of age and wear like small cre...

Antique print titled 'The Nativity'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Francia. Source unknown, to be determined. Publishe...

Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" Lithograph Enhance your collection with this iconic signed lithograph by Piet Mondrian, titled "Composition C n°III in...

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...

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...

This is a hand-colored copper engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann, derived from the work of George Edwards, and is part of the *Sammlung verschiedener ausländischer und seltener Vö...

Lot of 6 late 19th century black and white engravings, plates extracted from the book The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer published by Virtue & Company, London. Includes several hunting ...

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 'Entwickelungsgeschichte I'. Original antique print of various marine life. This print originates from the 6th edition of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, published...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Englisches Jagdpferd' and 'Englischer Wettrenner'. Original old lithographs of English horses. These prints originate f...

Description: This collection features three hand-colored botanical prints showcasing different species of the Lilium genus from Japan. The vibrant colors and fine details capture the...

Antique religion print titled 'Een der tien Kopere Waschvaten in den Tempel van Salomon'. This print depicts one of the ten Brass Lavers in Solomon's Temple. This print originate...

Antique print titled 'China'. Original antique print of the Chinese stand at the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, London, 1851. This print originates from Dickinson's 'Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851...

Antique print titled 'Fille parée de la nouvelle Zeelande'. This print originates fom 'Illustrations de Encyclopédie des voyages, contenant l’abrégé historique des mœurs, usages, hab...

Antique print titled 'Chevre'. Copper engraving of a goat. This print originates from 'Handboek der genees- en verloskunde van het vee (..)' by A. Numan. Published by R.J. Schierbeek...

This hand-colored lithograph from the 19th century depicts an officer from the King's German Legion, specifically the "2nd Cavalry Regiment," also known ...

A stunning silver gelatin print, titled Georgia O’Keefe, signed on the bottom left by Armenian artist Yousuf Karsh. Photographed in 1956. This is a regal portrait of Georgia O’Keefe,...

The following six chromolithographs are botanical prints from a collection illustrated by Louis Benoît Van Houtte. Louis Benoît Van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and...

Antique religious print titled 'Geslachtboom der Priesteren en Leviten'. This antique print depicts the family tree of the Priests and Levites, as described in Exodus 6:16 and 3:18. ...

The "Vintage Cartographic Gem: 'Turkey in Asia' with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset" is an original antique map from W. G. Blackie's esteemed 1859 publication, 'The Imperial...

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.

The antique map titled 'South America, Northern Sheet' is a historical cartographic representation of the northern part of South America. This original antique map features inset map...

Antique print, titled: 'Le Pape va en ceremonie prendre possession du pontificat (…)' - This very large original antique print shows the procession for the Papal inauguration in the ...

Set of three framed 1960s Vogue Magazine covers. Left to right: September 1964 cover features model Wilhelmina photographed by David Bailey. N...

Antique botany print titled 'Salix herbacea'. Old botanical print depicting the dwarf willow, least willow or snowbed willow. This print originates from 'Atlas der Alpenflora' by E. ...

Antique bird print titled 'L'Ara Vert'. Old bird engraving of a green macaw. This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet ...

Antique map titled 'Asie'. Color map of Asia. With decorative vignette of Benares (Varanasi) showing Ganges River. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Illustre Geographie Universe...

Title: Rare Antique Hand-Colored Butterfly Engravings by Edward Donovan (1820s) – Set of Four Exquisite Natural History Prints This striking set of four antique butterfly prints rep...

Antique print of Solomon's judgement and wisdom. The titles of the engraving below the image is in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. This print originates from 'Tafer...

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 ...

"Edwardian Blossoms: A Triptych of Garden Elegance" Indulge in the timeless beauty of Edward Step's "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse", an exquisite collection of botanica...

Title: Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print from Oken’s Naturgeschichte Description: This striking antique hand-colored lithograph, tit...