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This botanical illustration depicts the Diplarrena Morea (or Butterfly Flag), a perennial flower from Australia, showing the full plant with its bulbous base, long leaves, and flower bud. Below the main figure, several numbered insets detail the plant's parts, including the pistil, petals, and stamens. This is a scientific illustration intended for botanical study. Pierre-Joseph Redouté was a celebrated French painter and botanist from the Southern Netherlands, known as the "Raphael of Flowers." He was famous for his watercolor illustrations of roses, lilies, and other flowers, many of which were published as magnificent color stipple engravings for patrons like Empress Joséphine. Artist or Maker: Pierre-Joseph Redouté&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 53 cm x 35 cm Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: (20th Century) Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) – Diplarrena Morea – Engraving (20th Century)

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This botanical illustration depicts the flower Anigozanthos Rufa. Below the main figure, several numbered insets detail the plant's parts, including the pistil, petals, and stamens. This is a scientific illustration intended for botanical study. Pierre-Joseph Redouté was a celebrated French painter and botanist from the Southern Netherlands, known as the "Raphael of Flowers." He was famous for his watercolor illustrations of roses, lilies, and other flowers, many of which were published as magnificent color stipple engravings for patrons like Empress Joséphine. Artist or Maker: Pierre-Joseph Redouté&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 53 cm x 35 cm Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: (20th Century) Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) – Anigozanthos Rufa – Engraving (20th Century)

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This theatrical poster illustration advertises the Exposition . The image is rendered in a monochromatic, sketchy style, reminiscent of charcoal or pastel.Frederic-Auguste Cazals was a French writer and illustrator, also notable as one of the closest friends of Paul Verlaine from 1886 to Verlaine's death Artist or Maker: Frederic-Auguste Cazals Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 28 cm Medium: Lithograph Date: 19th century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Frederic-Auguste Cazals – Exposition – Lithograph (19th century)

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The print is highly detailed and vibrantly hand-colored, reflecting the original painted tomb sculpture. Henry Shaw was a respected English illustrator, engraver, and antiquarian. He specialized in publishing meticulously detailed works on medieval and Elizabethan architecture, decorative arts, illuminated manuscripts, and costume history and heraldry. His major publications, such as Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843), were celebrated for their scholarly accuracy and beautiful colored plates, often using the technique of lithography finished with hand-coloring. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 19 cm Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring Date: c. 1843 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Female Costumes – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)

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Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Cross From Mount Athos – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)

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Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Spanish Warriors – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)

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Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Ring of King Athelwulf – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)

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This historical costume and music illustration is titled Ladies Playing on the Harp &amp; Organ. The print depicts two elegantly dressed women in historical attire, dated to "the beginning of the 14th Century" at the top margin. The woman seated on the left plays a harp, while the woman standing on the right holds a small portable organ (portative organ). The figures are rendered with clear outlines and vibrant hand-coloring, characteristic of costume plates intended to document historical fashion and music. Henry Shaw was a respected English illustrator, engraver, and antiquarian. He specialized in publishing meticulously detailed works on medieval and Elizabethan architecture, decorative arts, illuminated manuscripts, and costume history. His major publications, such as Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843), were celebrated for their scholarly accuracy and beautiful colored plates, utilizing the relatively new technique of lithography finished with hand-coloring. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 19 cm Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring Date: c. 1843 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Ladies Playing on the Harp & Organ – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)

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This historical and antiquarian illustration depicts the funerary effigy of Sir Richard Vernon. The print shows the knight in full plate armor, wearing a surcoat and a crown (indicating his role as Constable of England or similar high office), with his hands pressed together in prayer. His feet rest upon a lion, symbolizing courage, and his swords are brightly colored. The print is highly detailed and vibrantly hand-colored, reflecting the original painted tomb sculpture and is dated to "Circa 1460" at the top margin. Henry Shaw was a respected English illustrator, engraver, and antiquarian. He specialized in publishing meticulously detailed works on medieval and Elizabethan architecture, decorative arts, illuminated manuscripts, and costume history and heraldry. His major publications, such as Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843), were celebrated for their scholarly accuracy and beautiful colored plates, often using the technique of lithography finished with hand-coloring. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 19 cm Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring Date: c. 1843 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Effigy of Sir Richard Vernon – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)

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This colorful advertising poster illustration is titled Grande Brasserie Van Velsen Frères Bornhem. It features a stylized depiction of a woman eagerly drinking beer from a clear glass mug held close to her face, eyes closed in satisfaction. The background is simple, emphasizing the central figure and the large red text of the advertisement. This chromolithograph showcases the Art Nouveau style common in late 19th-century commercial lithography. The print bears the signature of the artist in the lower left corner and includes a caption indicating it is from a published portfolio ("Les Maîtres de l'Affiche"). Armand Rassenfosse was a highly influential Belgian painter, draughtsman, and lithographer associated with the Art Nouveau movement. Working primarily in Liège, he became renowned for his graceful and modern graphic art, particularly his posters, book illustrations, and contributions to the revival of fine printmaking. His commercial work often focused on the female figure and is characterized by clean lines and evocative simplicity, placing him among the masters of the Belle Époque poster art. Artist or Maker: Armand Rassenfosse Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 28 cm Medium: Chromolithograph Date: c. 1896 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Armand Rassenfosse (1862–1934) – Grande Brasserie Van Velsen Frères Bornhem – Chromolithograph (c. 1896)

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This theatrical poster illustration advertises the pantomime L’Enfant Prodigue (The Prodigal Child), a famous silent play in three acts. The image is rendered in a monochromatic, sketchy style, reminiscent of charcoal or pastel. It depicts a dramatic interior scene: a male figure is seated at a table, looking away, while a distraught older woman (the mother) stands in the background pointing. The title and credits for the play by Michel Carré and the music by André Wormser are prominently displayed. The print includes a caption indicating it is from a published portfolio ("Les Maîtres de l'Affiche"). Adolphe Willette was an influential French illustrator, painter, and caricaturist best known for his association with the bohemian and anarchist artistic circles of Montmartre in Paris. He was a central figure in the Belle Époque and contributed heavily to illustrated journals and cabaret aesthetics, often employing a whimsical, yet melancholic style. His work frequently used the pierrot figure, and he was highly regarded for his posters and satirical drawings. Artist or Maker: Adolphe Willette Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 28 cm Medium: Lithograph Date: c. 1890 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Adolphe Willette (1857–1926) – L’Enfant Prodigue (The Prodigal Child) – Lithograph (c. 1890)

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This topographical and ethnographic print is titled Bridge of Spain over the Pasig River in Manila, Philippines.The highly detailed rendering of the architecture and landscape suggests its origin in an official travel publication. Louis-Auguste de Sainson was a French draughtsman and artist. He served as the official illustrator on the circumnavigation voyage of the corvette L'Astrolabe (1826–1829) under Jules Dumont d'Urville. Although L'Astrolabe's main focus was the Pacific, the expedition passed through Southeast Asia and the East Indies, and de Sainson's drawings provided the basis for lithographs and engravings published in the official accounts, such as Voyage pittoresque autour du monde (1834), which often included views of the places visited along the trade routes, like China. Artist or Maker: Louis-Auguste de Sainson Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 48 cm Medium: Lithograph Date: c. 1834 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Louis-Auguste de Sainson (1800–1887) – Bridge of Spain over the Pasig River in Manila, Philippines – Lithograph (c. 1834)

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This zoological engraving depicts a Promerops, or Sugarbird ("Le Promerops"). The bird is shown perched on a branch, its head turned in profile, and is characterized by meticulous detail in its plumage and the application of hand-coloring. This illustration is a typical plate from a major 18th-century natural history work on birds, such as the Planches Enluminées. François-Nicolas Martinet was a highly prolific French natural history artist and engraver, best known for his immense contribution to the plates illustrating the natural history works of the time, most notably the ornithological section of the Comte de Buffon's Histoire Naturelle. His work is prized for its scientific accuracy, clarity, and the beautiful hand-coloring used to define the species. Artist or Maker: François-Nicolas Martinet Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1770 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.