Antique prints and vintage collectible paper

Great finds from French brocantes and expositions.
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French antique fashion print 08368: From the era of Scarlett O'Hara, this is an original French antique fashion print. This hand-colored, steel-cut engraving was created for the magazine, Le Miroir Parisien, August 1863. Printed in Paris by Mariton on good-quality paper, this print features two ladies in beautifully-trimmed day dresses. Two close-up views can be seen <HERE.> Le Miroir Parisien was sold to upper-class women to announce the latest fashions. The detailed engravings, which are blank on the back, were included with the magazine as suitable for framing. 7"W x 10.75"H. 

$29.00 USD
French antique print

08355: This is a beautifully-engraved, hand-tinted print from the famous Buffon series of natural history - designed by the well-known artist Edouard Travies and printed by Furne, Paris. This print depicts La grue (the crane), La cigogne (the stork) and L'oiseau royal (black-crowned crane.) Micro views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> and <HERE.> The paper is thick and is an ivory color. The edges are slightly worn, but still perfect for framing. Overall very good condition, although some minor spotting. The "rainbow" colors in the background are caused by the scanner and do not appear on the original. 6 5/8"W x 10.5"H. Mid-19th century.

$55.00 USD (HOLD)
French antique fashion print
08530: This is an original French antique fashion print from the 19th century. Printed on good-quality paper, this hand-colored, steel-cut engraving was created for the magazine, Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, édition Belge. Printed in Paris by Larivière for the Belgian market, this print features two ladies for a stroll in the garden. Close-up views can be seen <HERE>,<HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 8"W x 11.75"H.  Dated May 1870

$29.00 USD
French antique fashion print
08524: This is an original French antique fashion print from the 19th century done by the famous artist, Jules David. Printed on good-quality paper, this hand-colored, steel-cut engraving was created for the magazine, Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, édition Belge. Engraved by Réville and printed in Paris by Lefèvre for the Belgian market, this print features two ladies and a child ready for an evening out, shown in stunning detail. Two close-up views can be seen by clicking <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 8"W x 11.75"H. Ca. 1870

$39.00 USD
French original engraving
08606: This is a beautifully-engraved, hand-tinted print from the famous Buffon series of natural history - designed by the well-known French artist Edouard Traviés and printed by Furne, Paris. This one features images of two snakes, La Nasique (long-nosed snake from Ceylon) and Le Serpent à Lunettes (the cobra.) Micro views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> and <HERE.> The paper is thick and is an ivory color. The edges are slightly worn and a little yellow, but still perfect for framing. Overall very good condition, although some minor spotting. 7.25"W x 10.5"H. Mid-19th century.

$65.00 USD
English botany by sowerby
08711: This is an original 19C botanical print from the book entitled English Botany or Coloured Figures of British Plants, illustrated by the venerable James Sowerby. This is plate 2292 of a water lily, called "Nuphar Pumila or Least Water Lily. Overall good condition. There is some discoloration on the edges as can be seen in the picture, but it won't show once the print is matted and framed. 6.5"W x 10"H. From the Third Edition, ca. 1877

$35.00 USD
French antique fashion print
08363: This is an original French antique fashion print. Printed on medium-weight paper, this steel-cut, hand-colored engraving was created for the magazine,  Le Moniteur des Dames et des Demoiselles. This print is from a fashion painting by Jules David, printed in Paris by Lamoureux and features two ladies and a young girl out for a stroll with a butterfly net. The "rainbow" colors in the background are caused by the scanner and are not on the print. Two close-up views can be seen by clicking <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 7.75"W x 11.25"H. Ca. 1865

$39.00 USD
antique map of Paris 08595: Here is a steel engraved, hand-colored map of Paris from the 1886 illustrated atlas entitled "La France et ses colonies" by Vuillemin, Thuillier and Lacoste and under the direction of French cartographer and map publisher, Jules Migeon. The engraving of Paris et son mur d'enceinte was done by Artus and shows the old walls of Paris and the gates to the city. Micro-views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> 13.75"W x 10.25"H. Good condition with some minor smudges.

$35.00 USD
French antique fashion print 
08365: This is an original French antique fashion print from February 1868. Printed on medium-weight paper, this steel-cut, hand-colored engraving was created for the magazine,  Journal des Demoiselles. This print is from a fashion painting by Emile Préval, printed in Paris by Gilquin and features two young ladies and a little girl in beautiful ball gowns. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 7.75"W x 10.75"H.

$39.00 USD
Steel-cut engraving Paris and London
08614: This original steel engraving print is from the French version of "Portraits of the Principal Female Characters in the Waverly Novels" printed in London, Dublin and Paris in 1835; the Paris edition was by Rittner et Goupil. This finely-detailed engraving is by H. Cook after a design by Cattermole and depicts Edith Bellenden, a character in the Walter Scott novel entitled Old Mortality. Micro views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> A few tiny pale spots. The page measures 6 3/8"W x 9 3/8"H.

$45.00 USD
French antique print by Travies
08600: This steel engraved, hand-colored plate is from the Dictionnaire universel d'histoire naturelle by Charles d'Orbigny, printed in 1849 by Renard et Martinet, Paris. This plate is number 14A in the Mammifières chapter, quadriped subsection and shows the Boeuf brachycere (ice age cattle genus) and the Bison (American bison.) The startlingly realistic painting was done by the famous Edouard Traviès and engraved by Fournier. Close-up views of the page can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> and <HERE.> 6 1/8"W x 9 3/8"H.

$45.00 USD
French antique print by Jules David 08525: This is an original French antique fashion print from the 19th century done by the famous artist, Jules David. Printed on good-quality paper, this hand-colored, steel-cut engraving was created for the magazine, Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, édition Belge. Engraved by Réville and printed in Paris by Lamoureux for the Belgian market, this print features two ladies and a child out for a walk, all shown in stunning detail. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 8"W x 11.75"H. No date. Ca. 1870

$29.00 USD

French antique print from versailles

 In 1830, when Louis-Philippe became king of France, one of his first projects was to restore the palace of Versailles and to establish it as a national museum. The prints below, sold by subscription in the earliest days of the museum of Versailles, were found at a brocante, grouped with original folios that are dated 1837, 1838, 1839 and 1840. The steel-cut engravings, printed on heavy laid paper, depict famous French personalities from the 12th to the early 19th century. Each print has an associated  biography, in French, written by the famous historian, Théodose Burette. In 1842, the museum published a book using the pictures and biographies from the subscription series. Shown at the left is one of the folio covers; micro views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Each Versailles museum engraving comes with its associated biographical sketch and will be shipped in a photo mailer. See below.
print from the museum at Versailles

08464: This print, from the museum at Versailles (see above), depicts a famous soldier from the French religious wars, Marshal Blaise de Montluc (1502-1577) The engraving was done by Langlois from the portrait of Montluc by Dutch painter, Henri Scheffer. Laid paper, some edge wear and tiny freckles.  The page measures 9.25"W x 12.25"H. The engraving itself measures 4"W x 5.5"H. Overall good condition. Micro views <HERE> and <HERE.> 1838-1840.

$65.00 USD
french antique print from Versailles
08462: This print, from the museum at Versailles (see above), depicts the dashing seventeenth century Frenchman nicknamed "War."  He was the Count Jean de Gassion (1609-1647) who became a Marshal of France when he was only 34 years old. The engraving was done by Langlois from a painting by Alaux. Laid paper, some slight edge wear and a few tiny freckles.  The page measures 9.25"W x 12.25"H. The engraving itself measures 4"W x 5.5"H. Overall good condition. Micro views <HERE> and <HERE.> 1838-1840.

$65.00 USD
french antique engraving from Versailles
08428: This print, from the museum at Versailles (see above), depicts the priest Suger (1081-1151) who was the powerful medieval Abbot of St-Denis. His concepts for the rebuilding of St-Denis church inaugurated the gothic style. The engraving was done by Pigeot from a sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Stouf. Laid paper, some slight edge wear and a few tiny freckles.  The page measures 9.25"W x 12.25"H. The engraving itself measures 4"W x 5.5"H. Overall good condition. Close-up views <HERE> and <HERE.> 1838-1840.

$40.00 USD
french antique engraving 1840

08418: This print, from the museum at Versailles (see above), depicts Gascon warrior Jean Poton de Xaintrailles(1400?-1461) who fought loyally at the side of Joan of Arc during the final battles of the Hundred Years' War. The cross on his tunic is the Xaintraiiles family crest. The engraving was done by Demare from a painting by Raymond Monvoisin. Laid paper, some slight edge wear.  The page measures 9.25"W x 12.25"H. The engraving itself measures 4"W x 5.5"H. Overall good condition. Micro views <HERE> and <HERE.> 1838-1840.

$65.00 USD
French antique fashion print 08364: This is an original French antique fashion print from the late 19th century. Printed on medium-weight paper, this steel-cut, hand-colored engraving was created for the magazine,  Journal des Demoiselles. Printed in Paris by Gilquin and signed by the engraver, A. Carrach, this print features two ladies and a young girl in parlor. The dresses are in  elegant fabrics in beautiful jewel tones. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 7 7/8"W x 10 7/8"H. Dated December 1864.

$29.00 USD
french antique print from Versailles

08424: This print, from the museum at Versailles (see above), depicts Etienne-François de Choiseul (1719-1785) who held two titles, duc de Choiseul and comte de Stainville. He was a military officer, diplomat and French Foreign Minister in the waning days of the ancienne régime. The engraving was done by Pardinel from a painting by Vauchalet. Laid paper, some slight edge wear.  The page measures 9.25"W x 12.25"H. The engraving itself measures 4"W x 5.5"H. Overall good condition. Micro views <HERE> and <HERE.> 1838-1840.

$65.00 USD
french steel-cut engraving print
08458: This print, from the museum at Versailles (see above), depicts French medieval knight, Jean le Maingre  known as Marshal Boucicaut (1365-1421.) He fought his first battle campaigns at the age of 12. At about age 40, he founded a chivalric order dedicated to the defense of ladies in distress or oppressed -  l'Écu Vert à la Dame Blanche. The engraving was done by Thibault from a painting by François Edouard Picot. Laid paper, some slight edge wear.  The page measures 9.25"W x 12.25"H. The engraving itself measures 4"W x 5.5"H. Overall good condition. Close-up views <HERE> and <HERE.> 1838-1840.

$65.00 USD
French antique fashion print
08362: This is an original French antique fashion print from November 1865. Printed on medium-weight paper, this steel-cut, hand-colored engraving was created for the magazine,  Journal des Demoiselles. This print is from a fashion painting by E. Préval, printed in Paris by Gilquin and features two ladies and a young girl in ornate day dresses. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 7.75"W x 10.75"H.

$39.00 USD
French antique print
08535: This charming 19th century steel-cut print is from the highly acclaimed French book entitled Les fleurs animées. The engravings were made from whimsical drawings by J.J. Grandville who depicted each flower as a lovely maiden. This one is the poppy, le pavot, who is pictured as an 18th century young woman, sprinkling poppy dust on scarabs, putting them to sleep. Close-ups can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.>, Printed by Garnier Frères, Paris in 1867 (second printing.) 5.5"W x 7"H.

$45.00 USD
French antique fashion print

08517: This is an original French antique fashion print from the 19th century done by the famous artist, Jules David. Printed on good-quality paper, this hand-colored engraving was created for the magazine, Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, édition Belge. Printed in Paris for the Belgian market, this print features two ladies and a young girl in afternoon dresses. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 8"W x 11.75"H.  Ca. 1870.

$39.00 USD
Passion Flower botanical print 08710: Here is an original hand-finished chromolithograph on heavy paper from the mid-1800s, depicting the passion flower plant and bloom. This print is from the horticultural journal called the Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe (Plants of the greenhouses and gardens of Europe) which was produced by the prestigious Horto van Houtteano nursery in Belgium.
The journal, which was produced in 23 volumes over a period of four decades, was used to illustrate the rare and beautiful plants they offered. This print is in overall good condition with some freckling. 6.5"W x 9.75"H.

$65.00 USD
French antique fashion print 

08369: Here is an original French antique fashion print from December 1879. This hand-colored, steel-cut engraving was created for the magazine, Journal des Demoiselles. Printed in Paris by DuPuy & Fils on good-quality paper, this print features two ladies and a young girl in elegant winter day dresses. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> Good condition, perfect for framing. 7.5"W x 11"H. 

$29.00 USD
French antique print Buffon series

08354: This is a beautifully-engraved, hand-tinted print from the famous Buffon series of natural history - designed by the well-known artist Edouard Travies and printed by Furne, Paris, depicting three water birds Le caurale (the sunbittern), La Poule Sultane (the purple swamphen) and La Poule d'eau (the American coot). The rendering of their feathers is magnificent. Micro views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> and <HERE.> The paper is thick and is an ivory color. The edges are slightly worn, but still perfect for framing. Overall very good condition, although some minor spotting. 6 5/8"W x 10.5"H. Mid-19th century.

$45.00 USD
French engraving of El Jaleo by John Sargent Singer 08536: For more than two centuries, the greatest art exhibition was the Salon de Paris. Artists from around the world vied to be selected to show their work at the event. This original print was published in 1882 by the Parisian journal L'Art and is an engraving by E. Bocourt after the famous John Singer Sargent painting entitled "El Jaleo" which was shown in 1882 at the Salon de Paris. Close-ups can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> 17"W x 12.25"H

$45.00 USD
French antique lithograph


08537: This fine-quality print is from the Parisian art journal L'Art, the edition that celebrated the famous 1885 Salon de Paris. The life-size hand-painted terra cotta figure by artist Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach that was item 4160 in the exhibit is depicted in the print, which was engraved by the artist himself. Printed on laid paper. Close-ups can be seen <HERE>, <HERE> and <HERE> 17"W x 12.25"H

$45.00 USD
French antique print

08601: This steel engraved, hand-colored plate is from the Dictionnaire universel d'histoire naturelle by Charles d'Orbigny, printed in 1849 by Renard et Martinet, Paris. This plate is number 10B in the Mammifières chapter, quadriped subsection and shows the Pecari à collier (collared peccary or javelina) and the Cochon des Indes (Ancestor of the domestic pig.) The startlingly realistic painting was done by the famous Edouard Traviès and engraved by Fournier. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> and <HERE.> 6 1/8"W x 9 3/8"H.

$45.00 USD
French antique fashion print 08523: This is an original French antique fashion print from the 19th century done by the famous artist, Jules David. Printed on good-quality paper, this hand-colored, steel-cut engraving was created for the magazine, Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, édition Belge. Printed in Paris by Lamoureux for the Belgian market, this print features two ladies. One lady is dressed in a day dress and hat and the other is dressed for an elegant party. Close-up views can be seen <HERE> and <HERE.> Good condition, perfect for framing. 8"W x 11.75"H.  Dated December 1869

$39.00 USD
French antique engraving A Love Missile
08538: This fine-quality engraving is from the Parisian art journal L'Art, the 1885 edition that celebrated the famous Salon de Paris. The print, engraved by Antoine Mongin, is after a painting by famous Dutch-born and internationally famous artist, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Entitled "A Love Missile," the picture shows a young woman who has just received roses and a note from her lover. Close-ups can be seen <HERE> and <HERE> and the full page can be seen <HERE.> 17"W x 12.25"H

$45.00 USD
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