Penates Roman Household Gods – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Engraving of altar to the Penates, Roman coins, and statues of Hercules, Mercury, and civic figures, reflecting 18th-century interest in Roman religion.
Period
Ruins of a Roman Amphitheatre – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Engraving of Roman amphitheater ruins with arcades and overgrown remains, reflecting 18th-century rediscovery of antiquity and Neoclassical ideals.
Roman Female Deities, Coins and Antiquities – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Engraving of Roman deities Luna and Astraea, imperial coins, a funerary altar with portrait busts, and statue from Bergamo inscribed to M. Nonnius.
Roman Ship Prows with Sea Monsters – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Engraving of Roman ship prows with reliefs of Tritons, dolphins, and sea monsters, antiquarian studies of naval decoration and maritime power.
Classical Figures, Coins and Scenes – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Classical Figures, Coins, and ScenesEngraving from Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae (Leiden, 1704–1725), edited by Johann Georg Graevius and published
Statues, Coins, and Dedication to Germanicus – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Statues, Coins, and Dedication to GermanicusEngraving from Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae (Leiden, 1704–1725), edited by Johann Georg Graevius and
Geneological Tree of Trojan Heroes – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
18th Century engraving of genealogical tree of Trojan heroes, with names of Antenor, Theano, Laocoön, Glaucus, and other figures from Homeric legend.
Classical Allegorical Figures and Inscription on Morality – Thesaurus Italiae
Early 18th Century engraving with classical allegories and moralizing Latin inscription, with winged victories, deities, and personifications of fortune and virtue.
Roman Military and Architectural Scene – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Engraving of Roman soldiers, temple, and fortified camp beneath a great canopy, from Graevius’ Thesaurus Antiquitatum Italiae (1704–1725)
Roman Statues, Coins, and Mythological Figures from Brescia – Thesaurus Antiquitatum
Engraving of Roman statues, coins, and mythological figures from ancient Brixia (Brescia) from Thesaurus Italiae.
War Carts of Padua and Cremona – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Carroci of Cremona and PaduaEngraving from Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae (Leiden, 1704–1725), edited by Johann Georg Graevius and published
Allegories of the Liberal Arts – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Allegories of the Liberal ArtsEngraving from Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae (Leiden, 1704–1725), edited by Johann Georg Graevius and published
Allegorical Figures – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae – Tab XIII
Engraving from Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae showing Jupiter and allegorical figures.
Roman Funerary Inscriptions and Monuments – Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae
Roman Funerary Inscriptions and MonumentsEngraving from Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae (Leiden, 1704–1725), edited by Johann Georg Graevius and published
“Rambouillet” Concave Serving Platter – Hunting Horn and Rifle circa 1960
Large Gien Rambouillet concave platter, 34.5 cm, hand-painted with hunting horn, rifle and gear.
Gien “Rambouillet” Faience Serving Platter French Hunting Hound
Gien Rambouillet serving platter with hunting hound and accoutrements, France 1960s–70s, hand-painted faience, excellent condition.
Six Gien “Rambouillet” Dessert Plates – Hunting Dogs, France, 1960s–1970s
et of six Gien Rambouillet dessert plates with hunting dogs: retriever, pointer, setter, spaniel, hound. France, 1960s–70s, excellent.
Collection of Eight Gien “Rambouillet” Soup Plates, France
Collection of 8 Gien Rambouillet soup plates, 1950s–70s, hand-painted with hare, pheasant, mallard, partridge, and woodcock scenes.
Antique Needlework Sampler – Signed “MS,” October 1792
Antique 1792 needlework sampler with alphabets, crowns, floral motifs, moral verse, and signature “MS,” a fine example of Georgian schoolgirl work.
Mary Ann Robbins Needlework Sampler – 1844
Antique 1844 needlework sampler by Mary Ann Robbins, with verse, animals, and floral motifs, worked at Sezincote, Gloucestershire.
Walter Crane – The First of May: A Fairy Masque (1881)
This unique volume, The First of May: A Fairy Masque, is one of the great illustrated books by the Victorian