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This botanical illustration depicts the Corylus Sativa. A detailed inset illustrates the fully opened flower. The print is characterized by detailed engraving and strong hand-coloring, typical of high-quality botanical works of the mid-18th century.Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary, whose name is primarily associated with the creation and publication of his ambitious work, Phytanthoza Iconographia (1737–1745). This work was one of the first printed using a combined technique of mezzotint and line engraving, and it was notable for its extensive and colorful plates illustrating plants from around the world. Although Weinmann oversaw the project, the plates themselves were executed by numerous artists and engravers, making him the central attribution for the work. Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 25 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1760 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Corylus Sativa – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1760)

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This botanical illustration depicts the Calendula. A detailed inset illustrates the fully opened flower. The print is characterized by detailed engraving and strong hand-coloring, typical of high-quality botanical works of the mid-18th century.Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary, whose name is primarily associated with the creation and publication of his ambitious work, Phytanthoza Iconographia (1737–1745). This work was one of the first printed using a combined technique of mezzotint and line engraving, and it was notable for its extensive and colorful plates illustrating plants from around the world. Although Weinmann oversaw the project, the plates themselves were executed by numerous artists and engravers, making him the central attribution for the work. Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 25 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1760 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Calendula – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1760)

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This botanical illustration depicts the Сarduus. A detailed inset illustrates the fully opened flower. The print is characterized by detailed engraving and strong hand-coloring, typical of high-quality botanical works of the mid-18th century.Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary, whose name is primarily associated with the creation and publication of his ambitious work, Phytanthoza Iconographia (1737–1745). This work was one of the first printed using a combined technique of mezzotint and line engraving, and it was notable for its extensive and colorful plates illustrating plants from around the world. Although Weinmann oversaw the project, the plates themselves were executed by numerous artists and engravers, making him the central attribution for the work. Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 25 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1760 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Сarduus – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1760)

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This botanical illustration (Plate 303) depicts the Clove Tree (Caryophyllus aromaticus or Girophle), showing its main trunk, branches, leaves, and the immature flower buds, which are the source of the spice clove. A detailed inset (b) illustrates the fully opened flower. The print is characterized by detailed engraving and strong hand-coloring, typical of high-quality botanical works of the mid-18th century.Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary, whose name is primarily associated with the creation and publication of his ambitious work, Phytanthoza Iconographia (1737–1745). This work was one of the first printed using a combined technique of mezzotint and line engraving, and it was notable for its extensive and colorful plates illustrating plants from around the world. Although Weinmann oversaw the project, the plates themselves were executed by numerous artists and engravers, making him the central attribution for the work. Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, after Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 25 cm Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring Date: c. 1760 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Caryophyllus aromaticus, Giroffle (Clove Tree) – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1760)

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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 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 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 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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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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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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This illustration, created in a high-contrast Art Déco style, represents an open-air scene within a garden or park, in Cannes. The composition is dominated by a large volière or decorative birdcage on the left and a covered awning or kiosk where figures are seated at a table. The work, characterized by its bold use of solid black and white areas, was a plate published in the collection Cannes, notes et croquis. Gaston-Stéphane was a French illustrator active in the early 20th century, known primarily for his drawings and sketches documenting scenes of travel and society life on the French Riviera. His graphic style employed strong contrasts and sleek lines, making his illustrations highly representative of the Art Déco movement. He contributed numerous plates to published collections focusing on the architecture and landscape of the Côte d'Azur. Artist or Maker: Gaston-Stéphane Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 20 cm Medium: Illustration Date: (1923) 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.

Gaston-Stéphane – Outdoor Scene with Kiosk and Figures – Illustration (1923)

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This high-contrast illustration depicts a picturesque view from a stylized architectural structure, a pavilion or grand entrance, overlooking a body of water or a promenade. The foreground features a large tree and dark shadows contrasting with the light-toned landscape and the sketched architectural details. The print is characterized by its bold use of simple geometric shapes and stylized forms, reflecting the popular Art Déco aesthetic of the period. This work was created as a plate for the book Cannes, notes et croquis. Gaston-Stéphane was a French illustrator active in the early 20th century, known primarily for his drawings and sketches documenting scenes of travel and society life on the French Riviera. His graphic style employed strong contrasts and sleek lines, making his illustrations highly representative of the Art Déco movement. He contributed numerous plates to published collections focusing on the architecture and landscape of the Côte d'Azur. Artist or Maker: Gaston-Stéphane Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 20 cm Medium: Illustration Date: (c. 1923) 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.