19th Century Prints

The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895 This attractive antique natural history print depicts a Black Iguana perched on the trunk of a banana tree amidst lush tropical vegetation. Rendered in soft natural colors, the illustration combines scientific accuracy with decorative appeal, capturing the exotic character of one of the New World's most recognizable reptiles. The iguana is shown in a characteristic climbing pose, gripping the trunk while surrounded by broad banana leaves and hanging fruit. The artist carefully records the reptile's distinctive anatomy, including its powerful limbs, elongated tail, spiny crest, and textured scales. The tropical setting enhances the sense of place and reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with exotic wildlife from Central and South America. Created by P. J. Smit, this print belongs to a period when illustrated natural history books introduced readers to the remarkable animals of distant continents. Advances in lithographic printing allowed publishers to produce richly colored images that combined educational value with artistic quality. The result is a print that remains both scientifically interesting and visually engaging more than a century later. The subtle palette of greens, warm browns, and muted earth tones gives the composition a refined decorative quality. The vertical format and strong central subject make it particularly effective as wall art, whether displayed individually or grouped with other zoological illustrations. Today, antique reptile prints...

Set of three original antique fish prints. Angler or monkfish, Lophius piscatorius 33, longnose batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 34, and sargassumf...

Pair of 19th-century British plant botanicals Engravings with Insects – John Curtis (1791-1862) Sold as a pair -  Please let us know your choice on your purchase order: 1 - Dandeli...

Wading Birds & Cranes Print: Flamingo, Stork, Ibis, Bustard – Antique 1867 This elegant antique print depicts a variety of wading birds and cranes, including flamingos, storks, ibis...

Louis XVI Decorative Ornament Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873 An exceptional original antique chromolithograph illustrating elegant Louis XVI decorative ornament,...

Antique lithograph portrait print of Madame la Princesse de Lambelle, an Italian Noblewoman. Black and white with hand colored details in blue. Princess Marie Louise Thérèse of Savoy...

Title: Napoleon Honors the Wounded Soldier, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts Napoleon Bonaparte publicly honoring a wound...

Title: Louis XVI Floral Decorative Panel Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873 Description: An exquisite original antique chromolithograph illustrating an elegant Loui...

Great image of a bloodhound presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free UK shipping

Antique print titled 'Englischer Wettrenner'. Original lithograph of an English race horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neue...

St Andrew's Golfing Engraving, Charles Lees. A fine, framed original golf engraving 'THE GOLFERS', A Grand Match Played over St. Andrew's Links. This is one of the most famous golfing scenes of all time. The scene is of match in progress on the Ginger Beer...

Dakota (Sioux) People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Naudowessies” depicts Indigenous Dakota (Sioux) people of ...

Title: Natural Bridge of Virginia, Hand-Colored Landscape Engraving, Original 19th Century Description: An original nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicting the famous Na...

Louis XVI Decorative Panel Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873 Description: An exceptional original antique chromolithograph illustrating an elegant Louis XVI decorat...

Turtles & Tortoises Print: Sea Turtle, Snapping Turtle, Terrapin – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts various turtles and tortoises, including sea turtles, snapping tu...

Title: 1897 Antique Botanical Prints – Cornflower, Immortelle, Canterbury Bells Description: This set of three original botanical prints...

Antique Chromolithograph of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, circa 1890 This captivating chromolithograph titled “Jerusalem” dates to approximately 1890 and presents a sweeping p...

Scottish Primrose and Alpine Thyme hand coloured botanical print 1874 This beautifully hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two alpine flowering plants, Primula scotica ...

"London, E. Orme, (1813). Hand-Coloured Aquatint 'Hog Hunters in India Going Out No.1' by Dubourg, Merke & Howitt, from 'Foreign Field Sports'" Description: This exquisite hand-colo...

Six impressive full page colored chromolithographic plates of monumental art in Italy. Published in 1883. These are large-folio seized in a clamshell portfolio and include the 16 lea...

Antique bird print titled 'Ural Owl'. Original old bird print of an ural owl. This print originates from 'A history of the birds of Europe...

Satirical German Military Engraving of Napoleon as the Little Corporal, c1835 This 19th-century German engraving presents a humorous encounter between a marching soldier and Napoleon Bonaparte, referred to here by his well-known nickname “the Little Corporal.” The guard refuses to let Napoleon pass, replying firmly: “Man passirt nicht — Und wär’ Ihr der kleine Corporal selbst; ich sage Euch man passirt nicht” (“One does not pass — and even if you were the Little Corporal himself, I tell you one does not pass”). The composition gently satirizes Napoleon’s legendary status, contrasting the anonymous authority of a common soldier with the figure who once ruled Europe. Produced around 1830–1850, likely in a German or Austrian print workshop, the engraving reflects the wave of post-Napoleonic satire that circulated widely in Central Europe. The artist captures the exchange with strong facial expressions, detailed uniforms and a richly rendered woodland setting. Prints of this type remain popular among collectors of Napoleonic history, military art and European caricature, while the crisp impression and large sheet size make it appealing as decorative wall art as well. A charming and historically engaging image from the early 19th century, combining humour, military history and well-executed engraving work. Condition: Strong impression; light age toning; minor handling marks; margins clean with no major tears or repairs. Suitable for immediate framing. Framing: Looks best floated on off-white or pale cream museum board in a thin black, dark walnut or antiqued gold frame. Museum glass recommended to preserve contrast and period detail. Keywords: Napoleon engraving...

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement giv...

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Foot and Lower Limb Lithographs by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical lith...

Polynesian and Maori Figures – Inhabitants of Nuku Hiva and New Zealand Canoe, c.1845 This beautifully hand-colored lithograph, titled “Océanie – Polynésie,” originates from Le Mond...

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Title: Vanity Fair “On the Heath” Sporting Caricature, Victorian Gentlemen Scene, 1896 Description: An elegant large-format Vanity Fair double-page chromolithograph titled On the He...

Title: "Great St. Bernard and St. Gotthard Passes: Alpine Routes of Switzerland, 1805" Description This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving vividly depicts two iconic Alpine p...

Great image of a Yellow-browed Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Orig...

Great image of an Orphean Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original ...

Wonderful image after Rubens Fine steel engraving. Published C.1850 Unframed.

Antique Persian Military Scene with Camel - Hand-Colored Engraving, c1820 A lively and visually engaging early 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Persian military figures...

Italian Renaissance Stained Glass Design Print from Ornamentenschatz, 19th Century This vibrant 19th-century chromolithograph captures the essence of Italian Renaissance glass paint...

Title: Andrew Johnson Military Commission 1867 – Quartermaster Appointment, Civil War Era This impressive and highly decorative United States presidential commission, issued under A...

Scottish Highland Clan Chief Antique Costume Lithograph c.1852 Description: This striking nineteenth-century hand-colored lithograph depicts an “Opperhoofd van een clan in de Schots...

Eustache Belin Portrait Engraving, Haitian Revolution Figure, c.1830 A rare and historically evocative early 19th-century engraved portrait of Eustache Belin (1773–1840), a figure a...

Pair of Floral Engravings — France, 1920s Description: This is a refined pair of French engravings, created in France during the 1920s, depi...

Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed ...

Great image of a Reed Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original hand...

Antique costume print titled 'Dame Persanne'. Original antique print of a Persian lady. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by August...

Turkish Noblewoman in Ottoman Court Dress - Antique Lithograph, c.1852 This elegant nineteenth-century hand-colored lithograph depicts a “Turksche Vrouw uit den Aanzienlijken Stand,...

Vanity Fair Political Caricature by Spy, Westminster Terrace Scene, 1893 Description: A large and highly characteristic Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled On the Terrace, A Political Spectacle: “The Ayes have it – the Noes have it”, drawn by Sir Leslie Ward (“Spy”) and published on 30 November 1893. This sophisticated satirical composition captures prominent British political figures assembled on a terrace overlooking Westminster, presenting both a humorous and perceptive commentary on late Victorian parliamentary life. Sir Leslie Ward was among the most celebrated contributors to Vanity Fair, renowned for combining sharp caricature with refined portraiture. His work often balanced satire with psychological insight, allowing viewers to recognise not only the physical likeness but also the political persona of each sitter. The scene brings together several influential personalities including Arthur James Balfour, Sir Austen Chamberlain, Joseph Chamberlain, Sir John Eldon Gorst, Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Justin McCarthy, Anthony John Mundella, and Sir Richard Temple...

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene – Antique German Chromolithograph, c. 1895 This striking late 19th-century German chromolithograph depicts the moving biblical moment in which the risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene following the Resurrection. Christ is shown standing in quiet majesty, halo radiant with divine light, His right hand placed gently over His heart in a gesture of compassion and reassurance. Mary Magdalene kneels before Him with deep devotion, her long flowing hair and rich garments emphasizing both humility and reverence. The composition is set within a tranquil garden landscape, traditionally associated with the Resurrection narrative, reinforcing the spiritual symbolism of rebirth, forgiveness, and divine mercy. Christ’s red tunic and deep blue mantle radiate warmth and solemnity, while the soft golden halo creates a luminous focal point that draws the eye immediately to His face. This scene, known in Christian tradition as *Noli Me Tangere* (“Touch Me Not”), represents one of the most emotionally powerful moments of the Gospel story. It became a highly favored subject in Catholic devotional art of the late 19th century, commonly displayed in prayer corners, chapels, religious schools, and family interiors. Produced using high-quality chromolithography, this print achieves exceptional painterly depth, with delicate shading in the flesh tones, refined folds in the drapery, and beautifully layered landscape colors. The gold highlights of the halos and the saturated reds and blues are especially well preserved, reflecting the superior production standards of German devotional publishers during this period. This is a visually commanding and spiritually meaningful artwork, highly desirable for Catholic collectors, sacred art interiors, and serious devotional art collections. CONDITION REPORT Good antique condition overall. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with late 19th-century chromolithographs. Minor edge wear and very gentle corner softening visible upon close inspection. No major stains, no tears, and no restoration observed. Colors remain strong and vivid. FRAMING TIPS This print will display beautifully in a classic gilt or softly antiqued gold wooden frame to echo the sacred halo tones. For a more restrained interior, a dark walnut or black lacquer frame with a wide ivory mat and museum glass will create a dramatic devotional presentation. TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1895 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, resurrection scene, antique catholic print...

Great image of dogs Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publi...

Title: "Intricate Greek Artistry: Architectural and Decorative Elegance" The prints showcase a variety of Greek artistic expressions focused on architectur...

Title: Rare Persian Lustreware Vase Plate from Wallis, Limited Edition, 1899 Description: A rare and visually striking chromolithographic plate depicting a bottle-shaped Persian lustreware vase dating from the 13th century. Richly decorated with Arabic calligraphy, stylized birds, floral arabesques, and shimmering polychrome ornament, the original ceramic exemplifies the artistic refinement of medieval Persian pottery traditions. This plate was published in Henry Wallis's important study Persian Lustre Vases, privately printed in London in 1899 in a strictly limited edition of only 200 copies. Wallis was among the pioneering British scholars and collectors who helped introduce Islamic decorative arts to European audiences at the close of the nineteenth century. Printed using the sophisticated chromolithographic techniques of the Victorian era, the image faithfully captures the iridescent qualities and intricate surface decoration of the original vessel. The work possesses both scholarly significance and exceptional decorative appeal, making it ideal for collectors of Islamic art, Persian ceramics, and nineteenth-century design publications. Sold unframed. Framing images are for inspiration only. Creator: Henry Wallis (1811–1891), published posthumously, London. Date: 1899 Medium: Original chromolithograph on paper. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related foxing and light toning throughout. Minor edge wear and traces of removal from the original folio volume. The image itself remains bright and highly decorative. Provenance: From Persian Lustre Vases, London, 1899. Printed for private circulation in an edition limited to 200 copies. Keywords: Persian art, Islamic art, lustreware, Persian ceramics, Kashan pottery...

Set of 7 original antique prints of an Egyptian Cobra, other snakes and reptiles. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 18...

Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830 This elegant set of nine antique botanical engravings dates from around 1830 and presents a beautifully detail...

This is a pair of antique duck pictures. An English, framed print of a Red Breasted Merganser and Goosander by John and Elisabeth Gould (1785 - 1851), dating to the early Victorian p...

Byzantine and Romanesque Architectural Elements, Ornamentenschatz, 1887 Description: This print by H. Dolmetsch is part of the "Ornamentenschatz," a collection of detailed ornament...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique print titled 'Egyptian - Egyptien - Aegyptisch'. Chromolithograph of Egyptian motifs from murals and reliefs and various objects ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Orne...

Alpine Botanical Prints Set, Primula Species, Palla Atlas, 1897 Description: A delicate and highly decorative set of four original antique botanical prints from Dr. Eduard Palla’s A...

Great image of shells Unframed. Lithograph after Captain Brown with original hand color. Published C.1835 Free shipping.

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph showcases the splendor and symbolism of ancient Egyptian decora...

Raden Saleh Tigers & Lions Fight Horse Lithograph, The Hague c.1845 A powerful and emotionally charged 19th-century lithograph after the celebrated Indonesian painter Raden Sari...

This print was part of the Dutch edition of "Paardenrassen Kunstalbum", a portfolio with 41 lithographed plates based on paintings by Eerelman, which depict different breeds of draft...

Antique print titled 'Egyptian - Egyptien - Aegyptisch'. Lithograph of ancient costumes of Egypt. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique (.....

Sensational image by John Martin. Drawn and engraved by John Martin. Published by Sangster Unframed.

Wonderful set of 9 botanical prints Lithographs after drawings by William Fitch Original hand color Published by S.Curtis. Dated 1837 Unframed. Free shipping