Early 18th Century Decorative Art

Antique print titled 'Ceremonie nuptiale du Canada / Maniere dont les peuples du canada font le divorce'. Two prints on one page depicting wedding and divorce customs in Canada. This...

Antique print titled 'Upsal, Een Aerts-bisschoppelyke Stad in Zweden, beroemt door hare Acadmie. Upsala, Urbs Archiepiscopalis in Suecia, Academia sua nobilis'. View of Uppsala, Sweden, with a view of a royal coach...

Antique map Middle East titled 'De Beschryving van de Reysen Pauli en van de Andere Apostelen'. Antique map of the Eastern Mediterranean with details of the travels by Apostle Paul...

Antique print illustrating the desolation of the Peruvians during the eclipse of the moon and a sacrifice ceremony. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige be...

Two images on one sheet. The first image shows the festivities of Canadian people while the deceased is carried to a Cabin. The second image shows a funeral procession. This print...

Antique print titled 'Ordnung der See-Floot in welcher begleitung der Printz von Uranien von Hellevoet-Sluys nach Engelland (..)'. Beautiful illustration of the fleet that William III of Orange...

Late 18th / Early 19th Century, Tuscany Carved and Gilt Wood Frame This elegant frame in finely carved and gilt wood was made in Tuscany between the late 18th century and the early...

Large Scale Framed Italian Silk Embroidery Textile Panel, dating from the 18th century. The textile displays a finely balanced symmetrical design of scrolling acanthus vines and abundant blossoming flowers in soft tones of rose, blue, green, and gold on a neutral background. Each stitch reveals the exceptional craftsmanship typrical of Italian embroidery of the period, likely originating from a noble household or religious setting. The embroidery is bordered with its original fringe edge and preserved under a custom gilt frame, lending the piece both protection and an elegant presentation. This panel will be perfect as a statement piece in a hallway, dining room, or above a console. This framed antique...

A spectacular and exceptional 18th century Altar Facade from the Catalan region of Spain. Carved in wood and gilded with both gold and silver. To...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

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...

A pair of early delft blue and white portrait tiles depicting sitters with elaborate hats and contemporary robes, with stylized floral motifs to corners, in mahogany frames with bras...

Antique print illustrating the marriage of the Indians of Panama and the parents and friends clearing the ground destined for the newly weds. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige ...

Antique print titled 'Galop - Au Galop'. This print originates from 'Neue Reitkunst' published by J. Wolff. Lithographed by J.B. Probst after J.E. Ridinger.

Antique print titled 'Vue d'Optique d'un Arc de Triomphe tres éléve, en la Ville de Canton en la Chine'. Antique print of a triumphal arch in Guangzhou, Canton, China. This is an opt...

Antique print titled 'Het huijs des Gouverneurs op Colombo / Platte Grond vande Thuijn, achter het Gouverneurs huijs, op Colombo'. View of the house of the governor of Colombo and a ...

An antique pair of stunning French Baroque painted and partial – gilt carved architectural elements or wall panels, in good condition. These wall décor ornaments are very ornate and ...

Panoramic view of Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, Israel. Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn,...

Antique print titled 'Die Pirouet - La Piroëtte'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

The antique print titled 'Samojeedse vrouw - Samojeedse man' features the attire of a Samoyedic woman and man, representing the traditional clothing worn by these individuals. The Sa...

Antique print of a juggler, trying to cure a sick person, the mourning of the slaves and the relatives, asking the deceased for the cause of his death. This print originates from 'Na...

This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremo...

Antique print titled 'Redop - Le terre à terre'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

Antique print titled 'Die Pferde zum Schiessen zu gewöhnen - Pour former les Chevaux à tenir ferme en tirant'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

Antique print titled 'Sjah Ekbar, 9ste Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Farrukhsiyar, the 9th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by...

Two images on one sheet. Top image: "Sacrifice que les Floridiens sont au Soleil, de leurs Premiers nez." Lower image: "Ofrande que les Floridiens sont d'un Cerf au soleil." This ...

Two images on one plate. Image 1. Kiwasa: This Idol is placed in the temple of the town of Secotam, as the keeper of the king's dead corpses. Image 2. The God of Wind. Both idols are...

This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremo...

Antique print titled 'Mariage des Mexicains - Ceremonies que les Mexicains pratiquent a l'egard de leurs Enfans.' This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-...

Antique print of the marriage by blood and the ceremony of giving names to the new born child (by cutting the hair ). This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdie...

Antique print titled 'Emir Chef des descendans de Mahomet'. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren d...

Antique print titled 'De Cora-Cora van Titaway'. This is an original copper engraving of the Coracora fleet from Titaway. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. ...

Antique print titled 'Passaden - Les Passades'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

This scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch ...

Antique print titled 'Postur eines guten Reüters - L'Assiette du bel homme de Cheval'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

Two images on one sheet. This plate shows the Roman Catholic ceremony of Ash Wednesday and the receiving of the blessed bread. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der...

A fine and large flemish 17th-18th century Baroque figural tapestry "A Royal Courtship" depicting an allegorical courting scene of a young princess meeting her prince at the watchful eye of a mesmerized queen standing behind her. A young girl supports the princess' dress train...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Beautiful collection of 13 engravings of 300 years old! Nicely framed. The maker Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), w...

Antique print titled 'Englischer Admiral zur See'. Original antique print of an English admiral, a battle on sea in background. Illustration to Abraham a Sancta Clara's "Neu-eröffnet...

Antique print depicting the ornaments in the Great Hall of the city hall of Amsterdam. This print originates from 'Architecture, peinture et sculpture de la Maison de Ville d’Amsterd...

Antique engraving of Madrid views by Gabriel Bodenehr, ca. 1700 This original early 18th-century engraving presents four finely detailed views of prominent buildings and squares in ...

Bacchus and Ariadne, early 18th Century mythological tapestry Flemish, early 18th Century Width 428cm, depth 276cm, height 2cm The tapestry is rec...

Early 18th Century Limoges Enamel Plaque, painted with Saint Joseph being crowned by the Christ Child while an angel upholds a wreath towards the Child, the flowers in the corners ar...

An exceptional and most decorative pair of Italian early 18th century Louis XV st. patinated Wood plaques. Each wonderfully detailed oval wall panel is set within a mottled Wood fram...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

La Terre Sainte, The Holy Land, Tiree Des Memoires De M.De.La Rue. Par N. de Fer. Geographe de Sa Majeste Catoliq et de Monseigneur le Dauphin. Avec Privil du Roi 1703 Detailed map of the Holy Land from Nicholas de Fer's L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde. East is oriented at the top. MAKER Nicolas de Fer 1646-1720 The French cartographer and engraver, Nicolas de Fer, was a master at creating maps that were works of art. The maps that he published were printed during the Baroque period when the decorative arts were characterized by ornate detail. De Fer’s detailed maps and atlases were valued more for their decorative content than their geographical accuracy. Nicolas de Fer was born in 1646. His father, Antoine de Fer, owned a mapmaking firm. At the age of twelve, Nicolas was apprenticed to a Parisian engraver named Louis Spirinx. The family business was starting to decline when his father died in 1673. Nicolas de Fer’s mother, Genevieve, took over the business after the death of her husband. In 1687 the business was passed on to Nicolas and the profits increased after he took over the firm. Nicolas de Fer was a prolific cartographer who produced atlases and hundreds of single maps. He eventually became the official geographer to King Louis XIV of France and King Philip V...

Antique print titled 'Joppe; in 't Hebreeusch by ouds Japho; hedendaags Japha of Jaffa; volgens d'aftekening gedan 1668.' This print was published in 1709 by N. Sanson.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original copper plate prints dating to 1719 by Bernard De Montfauucon of Paris. Dom Bernard de Montfaucon, O.S.B. (French: [d? m?~fok?~]; 13 January 1655 – 21 December 1741) was a French Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Saint Maur. He was an astute scholar who founded the discipline of palaeography, as well as being an editor of works of the Fathers of the Church. He is regarded as one of the founders of the modern discipline of archaeology Montfaucon was born on 13 January 1655 in the Castle of Soulatgé, a small village in the southern town of Corbières, then in the ancient Province of Languedoc, now in the modern Department of Aude. Other sources claimed his birth date is in 16 January, the most accepted date. After one year he was moved to the Castle of Roquetaillade, residence of his family. When he was seven, he was sent to Limoux, to the college run by the Fathers of Christian Doctrine Montfaucon served in the French army as a volunteer and participated in the Franco-Dutch War of 1673. He was a captain of grenadiers and made two campaigns under the command of Marshall Turenne, participated in the Battle of Herbsthausen and fell ill in Saverne in Alsace. Because of his infectious illness he made a vow to Our Lady of Marceille to give one hundred livres to her sanctuary in Limoux and to become a monk, if he was able to return to his country as a result of her intervention. After the death of Montfaucon's father at the Château de Roquetaillade, in 1675 he entered the novitiate of the Benedictine monastery of Bream in Toulouse. There he learned several ancient languages: Greek, Hebrew, Chaldean, Syriac, and Coptic. In 1687 Montfaucon was called to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and he started to work on an edition of the works of the Greek Church...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Panoramic view of Geneva, Switzerland. Engraved and published in Amsterdam by Pieter Schenk (1660 - 1718/1719). Titles in Dutch, to left, and Latin. This print originates from Schenk...

Antique print with views of the Nile, Egypt. Below near Damietta. Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, pronounced (1652 – 17...

Antique print titled 'De Stad Haven en Mouillie van Algiers neven desselfs Kastelen'. Rare double-page bird's-eye view of the port and city of Algiers. With detailed key in the lower right corner. Published by G. van Keulen...

Antique print of Widows in Florida mourning over their departed husbands assisted by King Hermafrodite and Widows in Florida spreading their hairs on the graves of their husbands. Th...

Antique print titled 'La croupe au Pilier au pas à Droite (..)'. This print originates from 'Des Welt-berühmten Herzog Wilhelms von Newcastle Neu-eröffnete Reit-Bahn. Welche erstlich...

Untitled print of various wild cats and bats. Dutch subtitles ‘1 Babi Roesa, 2 Sivet Kat, 3 Ambonse Vledermuis, 4 Vliegende Kat’. A civet is a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mamma...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Description: Plate: 'Audience des Rois de Cambodia dans leur Palais defendu pas 16 elephants et 24 pieces de canon. (Audience before the Kings of Cambodia in their Palace, protected ...