Decorative Art on Sale

Plate 61: '1. Le Coq de Roche, male - 2. Femelle.' (1. Cock of the Rock, male - 2. Female). This print originates from 'Oeuvres completes, - suivies d...

Plate 59: '1. Le Manakin Rouge - 2. Le Bouvreuil.' (1. Red-headed Manakin - 2. Eurasian Bullfinch). This print originates from 'Oeuvres completes, - suivies de ses continuateurs Daub...

Antique print titled 'Habit of Merchant's Wife of Paris in 1640'. Original antique print of a merchant's wife in Paris, 1640. This print originates from 'A Collection of the Dresses ...

Antique print titled 'Habit of a Merchants Wife of Paris in 1626'. Original antique print of a merchant's wife in Paris. This print originates from 'A Collection of the Dresses of Di...

The antique print titled 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' is a fascinating piece from the early 17th century, part of the renowned 104-print series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" designed by Joannes Stradanus and engraved by Philip Galle around 1615. This series is celebrated for its detailed depiction of various hunting scenes. **Key Aspects of the Print:** 1. **Scene Depiction**: The print vividly portrays the practice of catching wild doves. It features a hunter selling doves from a basket on the side of his donkey, capturing a moment typical of rural life and hunting practices of the time. 2. **Hunting Technique**: The method of catching doves using large nets in the trees is illustrated, showcasing a historical hunting technique. This detail provides insight into the methods and tools used in bird hunting in the early 17th century. 3. **Artistic Style**: The print reflects the artistic style of Joannes Stradanus, a Flemish artist known for his dynamic and detailed illustrations. Stradanus's work often depicted scenes of hunting, agriculture, and daily life, capturing the spirit of the Renaissance. 4. **Engraving by Philip Galle**: Philip Galle, a renowned engraver, was known for his skillful execution and contribution to the spread of Renaissance art through printed media. His collaboration with Stradanus resulted in high-quality and artistically significant prints. 5. **Cultural and Historical Significance**: This print is valuable for its portrayal of hunting practices and rural life in the early 17th century. It serves as a window into the societal norms, livelihoods, and traditions of the time. 6. **Part of a Larger Series**: Being part of "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," this print is a piece of a larger collection that aimed to document various forms of hunting, fishing, and bird catching. The series is significant for its comprehensive portrayal of these activities. 7. **Educational Value**: For historians and art enthusiasts, this print offers educational insights into the techniques of Renaissance printmaking, as well as the socio-cultural aspects of hunting and trade in early modern Europe. The 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' print is not only an antique hunting print...

Antique print titled 'Route de Melasso à Boudroun'. Views of soldiers travelling to Bodrum, Turkey. Engraved by Liénard, published circa 1840.

Antique print of Flora turning Limace into a slug. This print originates from 'Nurembergische Hesperides' by Johann Volckamer, published 1708-1714.

Antique print titled 'S. Postiglione. A la Watteau'. Original antique print of a young lady in dress. Published circa 1900.

Antique print titled 'Simia - Le Mandrill'. Original antique print of a mandrill. This print originates from 'Illustrations de La Ménagerie du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle' o...

Antique print of the juglans regia, the Persian walnut, English walnut, Carpathian walnut, Madeira walnut, or especially in Great Britain, common walnut. It is an Old World walnut tr...

Antique print titled 'Procession dúne nouvelle Mariée qui se rend chez son Mari - Plegtige Staatsi van een Bruids, die naar 't Huiz haares Mans gevoerd word'. Procession of a newlywe...

The antique botany print titled 'Achimenes Longiflora' is a beautiful and detailed illustration of this particular plant species. This print is an original antique from 'The Garden C...

Antique botany print titled 'Mimulus Luteus linn. var. Quinquevulnerus'. Original antique print of the mimulus luteus. Lithographed by Severeyns after Wendel. Published circa 1875.

Antique botany print titled 'Hypericum Calycinum'. Original antique print of the Hypericum Calycinum. Lithographed by Severeyns after Wendel. Published circa 1875.

Antique botany print titled 'Gustavia Insignis'. Original antique print of the Gustavia Insignis. This print originates from 'Flore des Serres' by Louis van Houtte...

Antique print titled ‘Juge Criminel Anglais, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of an English criminal judge. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XIV...

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 ‘Soldat Milanais, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Milanese Soldier, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XI...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Milanaise, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Noblewoman from Milan in Italy, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femm...

Antique print titled ‘Seigneur de Rimini, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of the Prince of Rimini from the Malatesta Family, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes hi...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Francaise , XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of French Noblewomen, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XI...

Antique print titled ‘Costume Militaire, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Military Costume, Italy, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du...

Antique print titled ‘Matrone Florentine, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Florentine Matrona, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XII...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Italienne, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of an Italian noblewoman, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII,...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Milanais, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Nobleman from Milan, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, ...

Antique print titled ‘Defi du Tournoi, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a challenge at the tournament, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes ...

Antique print titled ‘Costume Militaire, Officier de la cour de Frederic III, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Military costume, Officer of the Cour...

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 ‘Noble Allemand, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a German nobleman, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XIV ...

Antique print titled ‘Costume Militaire Guillaume de Bibra , XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of Guillaume de Bibra in military costume, 15th century. This print originates from '...

Antique print titled ‘Jeune Fille Italienne, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a young Italian girl, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du ...

Antique print titled ‘Costume Militaire Veronais, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Veronese Military Costume, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques d...

Antique print titled ‘Messager , XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a messenger, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XIV et XV siècl...

Antique print titled ‘Jeune Italienne, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a young Italian woman, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII,...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Allemand, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a German Nobleman, 15th Century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XIV ...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Milanaise, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a noblewoman from Milan, Italy 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes ...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Provencal, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a Provencal Nobleman, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, ...

Antique print titled ‘Noble Italienne, XIVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of an Italian noblewoman, 14th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII...

Antique botany print titled 'Ananas Macrodontes'. Lithograph of the Ananas Macrodontes plant. This print originates from 'La Belgique Horticole'.

Set of two antique botany prints titled: 1) Larix Decidua 2) Larix Dahirica These prints originate from various editions of 'La Belgique Horticole'.

Antique botany print titled 'Sarcochilus Rubricentrum'. Original antique print of the Sarcochilus hartmannii (large boulder orchid). This print originates from 'Australian Orchids...

Antique print titled 'Venetian Gondola'. Original antique print of a Venetian gondola. Engraved by Newton. Published by Darton and Harvey, 1802.

Antique print illustrating Robert le Mennoit's vision after a storm that destroyed his ship. Robert le Mennoit, Robert l'Ermite, or Robert the Hermit saw a vision of God after a huge...

Set of six prints illustrating various inventions including: 1) Triumphal Carriage by Hans Hautsch 2) Car of G. Gurney 3) Wind Chariot by Simon ...

Antique print titled 'Fruchtstück von Jan Davidze de Heem'. Lithograph on chine collé with a still-life with fruit and a plate of oysters and seafood, a turkey pie beyond; after Jan de Heem...

Antique print titled 'Vase Appartenant a Mr. Cherubini'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a vase of the collection of Mr. Cherubini. This print originates from 'Recueil de F...

Antique print titled 'Der Tabakraucher - The Smoker'. Original steel engraving of a man smoking tobacco. Engraved by W. French. Published by A.H. Payne, circa 1850.

Antique print titled 'Alle neun Neigen'. Original steel engraving of a man drinking and bowling. Engraved by AH. Payne after the painting by J.P. Hasenclever. Published by A.H. Payne...

Antique print titled 'Die Trinkgesellschaft - The Drinking-Bout'. Original steel engraving of a group of people drinking. Engraved by W. French. Publis...

Antique print titled 'Die Wärmpfanne'. Original antique print of a woman preparing a bed warmer. Published by the publishing company 'Gottlieb Haase Söhne', circa 1860.

Antique print titled 'Mandragores artificielles (..)'. Original antique print of mandrake roots in the form of human figures, both naked and clothed; the mandrake plant itself (Mandr...

Antique print titled 'Cachi-Caori'. Original antique print of a religious pilgrim carrying water from the Ganges. Engraved by Poisson after Sonnerat. Published circa 1790.

Antique print titled 'Le grand Lama et le Roy de Tangut'. Original antique print of the Dalai Lama and the King of Tangut. This print originates from 'Histoire Générale des Voyages, ...

Antique print titled 'Seigneurs de Kassa tirés de Grueber (..)'. Original antique print of courtiers of Lhasa, taken from Grueber; Trophy in honour of the Dalai Lama. This print orig...

Hand-embroidered artwork with 3d sequins forms in multiple applications with a fossil.

Set of four antique prints of Dutch costumes. These prints originate from 'Afbeeldingen van de kleeding, zeden en gewoonten in de bataafsche republiek, met den aanvang der negentiend...

Antique print titled 'The Rabbit on the Wall'. Original antique print of a simple interior where a young man is sitting shaping his hands to project a rabbit on the wall to right, to the delight of three children to left, one of which holds the castle, and a fourth child which sits on its mother's knee, reaching out to try and pet the animal. Engraved by W. Greatbach after a painting by Sir David Wilkie...

Antique print titled 'The Alarm (..)'. Original antique print of a forest scene, made after a painting by Ruthard. Published by A.H. Payne, circa 1860.

Untitled antique print of various dogs. Source unknown, to be determined. No signature. Published circa 1720.

Original antique print of a camel. Source unknown, to be determined. Published by or after Geissler, circa 1820.