Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

Pair of Framed 18th-Century Hand-Colored English Armorial Engravings – Belasyse & Berkeley. An exceptional, matching pair of late 18th-century English heraldic engravings featur...

Pair of English Chippendale Mahogany side chairs, circa 1890. Outstanding pair of marvelous carved mahogany side chairs in Classic Chippendale style. They are crafted after one of t...

A fine pair of English George III-period silkwork pictures, dated 1797. These are charming Georgian (late 18th century) needleworks of children play...

This exquisite pair of 19th-century Victorian fashion engravings is presented in beautifully carved Black Forest–style walnut frames, each decorated with deep floral and foliate appliqués at the corners. These hand-colored prints depict elegantly dressed women in period attire, showcasing hairstyles, silhouettes, and textiles emblematic of mid-to-late 1800s European fashion illustration. The prints were traditionally attributed to La Mode Illustrée or Le Follet, two of the most iconic fashion journals of the Victorian era known for their detailed, hand-tinted engravings. While the prints do not bear a visible plate signature due to age and framing, the style, palette, and rendering strongly match fashion plates issued between 1860–1880. Provenance Handwritten notes on the verso indicate the works were framed in the 1940s by Thompson Gillette of Elkins, Oklahoma. Additional inscriptions list previous owners Dorothy & Nelson Wright, adding charming mid-century provenance to the pieces. Styling Suggestions These framed antique fashion prints style beautifully in: - A French country–inspired dressing room or walk-in closet - A feminine bedroom, powder room, or reading nook - A gallery wall pairing Victorian, Rococo Revival, or cottagecore décor - A boutique or fashion studio, adding authentic 19th-century charm - Layered on a mantel or console, leaning casually for a collected Old-World aesthetic - Alternatively, the prints could be switched out for a print of your choosing. Their carved Black Forest frames bring warmth, depth, and sculptural texture, making this pair ideal for collectors who love European antiques, folk carving...