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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 29-11-2025, 18:00 CET

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This chromolithograph illustrates a historical scene depicting the public proclamation of a medieval tournament. A central figure in a richly patterned surcoat and ceremonial attire addresses a group of onlookers, distributing small objects, likely the written challenge or rules of the upcoming event. The various figures are meticulously rendered in the vibrant, detailed fashions of the late fifteenth century, serving as a documentation of historical costume and social ceremony. Henry Shaw was a prominent English architectural draftsman, antiquarian, and illustrator known for his meticulous documentation of medieval art, architecture, and costume. He published numerous influential works, including Illuminated Ornaments and Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages, often employing chromolithography to achieve vibrant and accurate color representations of historical subjects, thus contributing significantly to the Gothic Revival movement. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 19 cm Medium: Chromolithograph Date: 1840 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) – Proclamation of a Tournament – Chromolithograph (1840)

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This chromolithograph illustrates a highly decorated ecclesiastical mitre, presented flat to show the full extent of the complex design. The textile ornamentation features intricate scrolling gold foliage intertwined with geometric patterns and medallions, set against a red and yellow ground. The design is characteristic of English ecclesiastical vestments from the late medieval period. The print documents a significant historical artifact, likely intended to show the richness of embroidery and costume associated with high church offices. Henry Shaw was a prominent English architectural draftsman, antiquarian, and illustrator known for his meticulous documentation of medieval art, architecture, and costume. He published numerous influential works, including Illuminated Ornaments and Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages, often employing chromolithography to achieve vibrant and accurate color representations of historical subjects, thus contributing significantly to the Gothic Revival movement. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 27 cm Medium: Chromolithograph 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.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – The Mitre of Thomas à Becket – Chromolithograph (19th Century)

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This chromolithograph depicts a historical portrait of King Francis I of France mounted on a warhorse. The monarch is clad in magnificent, highly decorative black and silver parade armor, while the horse is equally embellished with rich, tasseled caparisons. The print is a reconstruction of a historical royal display, highlighting the elaborate courtly and military fashions of the early French Renaissance, created for an illustrated volume on historical costume. Henry Shaw was a prominent English architectural draftsman, antiquarian, and illustrator known for his meticulous documentation of medieval art, architecture, and costume. He published numerous influential works, including Illuminated Ornaments and Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages, often employing chromolithography to achieve vibrant and accurate color representations of historical subjects, thus contributing significantly to the Gothic Revival movement. Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 19 cm Medium: Chromolithograph 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.

Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – King Francis I of France on Horseback – Chromolithograph (19th Century)

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This etching, executed in the style of the Italianate Baroque, depicts a busy pastoral scene where a large herd of sheep and cattle, including a prominent ox, is being driven across a path within a classical landscape. The central action focuses on the animals, guided by young figures on the left. On the right, a dramatically posed, semi-nude shepherd figure gestures into the distance. The composition is characteristic of the pastoral landscapes favored by Northern European artists who studied in or were influenced by Roman artistic traditions. Artist or Maker: German School Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 40 cm Medium: Facsimile print 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.

German School – Shepherds Driving a Herd of Cattle and Sheep – Facsimile print (19th Century)

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This print features three distinct illustrations copied from Ancient Greek pottery, intended for a scholarly publication cataloging classical antiquities. The upper panel, executed in the black-figure style, depicts a reclining figure engaged in a symposium, being served by an attendant. The middle section shows a detailed line illustration of a vase shape with red-figure decoration, and the lower panel, also in black-figure style, illustrates a chariot being prepared for a race or departure. Artist or Maker: German School Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 30 cm Medium: Facsimile print 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.

German School – Scenes from Ancient Greek Vases – Facsimile print (19th Century)

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This print displays multiple scenes copied from Ancient Greek vases, produced as a 19th-century facsimile. The upper and middle sections, in the red-figure style, feature friezes of labeled figures engaged in a vigorous dance or ritual movement. The lower portion includes a line drawing of a central vase shape flanked by curved black-figure friezes that illustrate numerous small figures wrestling or participating in athletic contests. The print serves to document the rich variety of iconography found on classical pottery. Artist or Maker: Unknown Artist, after a Greek Vase Painter Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 30 cm Medium: Facsimile print 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.

German School – Scenes of Dance and Athletics from Ancient Greek Vases – Facsimile print (19th Century)

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This print displays multiple scenes copied from Ancient Greek vases, executed in the black-figure technique and produced as a 19th-century facsimile. The upper panel depicts a row of warriors, two of whom hold large shields decorated with a prominent snake emblem, suggesting a scene of arming or preparation for battle. The lower panel shows a separate martial scene, featuring a warrior in combat gear. These illustrations document the iconography of warfare and heroism prevalent in ancient Greek pottery. Artist or Maker: German School Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 30 cm Medium: Facsimile print 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.