Thomas Rowlandson – Transplanting of Teeth – Satirical Etching, 1790
Original 1790 satirical etching by Thomas Rowlandson depicting the notorious Georgian practice of transplanting teeth from the poor to the wealthy.
19th Century
Dr. Eisenbart and His Patient – Antique Dental Caricature, circa 1860
Original hand-coloured comic lithograph of Dr. Eisenbart and his anxious patient, published by Joseph Scholz around 1860—a striking antique dental caricature.
Jakob Christian Bergner (1812–1877) – Study of Three Birds, 1862
A finely observed mixed-media study of three dead birds suspended together from a small nail, including a woodcock at the
Japanese natural-history study of insects, Meiji era (1868-1912)
This unusual Japanese woodblock print shows a variety of insects in exquisite line drawings that are laid out in six
Cowherd Senn in the Traditional Costume of Appenzell Switzerland
Antique chromolithograph of a handsome young Senn or alpine cowherd in the traditional costume of Appenzell, Switzerland. Available framed for
Jakob Lorenz Ruedishueli – Swiss Autumn Meadow 19th Century
Herbstweide (Autumn Pasture), oil on canvas, signed lower left, Jakob Lorenz Rüdisühli (1835–1901) This evocative large format 19th century landscape
Naive 19th Century Country House with Conservatory and Garden Figures
This charming small naive landscape depicts a country house set within an expansive grassy park, animated with tiny figures enjoying
Three Girls on a Bench – Naive Biedermeier Folk Art Portrait
Three Girls on a Sofa – Naive Folk Portrait, Biedermeier Period, Early to Mid 19th Century This charming folk portrait
Set of Three Curtis Botanical Prints
Three handcolored botanical illustrations from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine. Sold Unframed – May be purchased individually or as a set. Each
The Seekers – 19th Century German Satirical Allegorical Print
A chaotic carriage scene with industrial smokestacks, early flying machines, and animated figures, offering a fascinating commentary on ambition, modern progress, and social unrest.
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
19th Century French Theatre Scene in the Style of Daumier
French School, late 19th century – Oil on paper laid on canvas A spirited and humorous theatre scene, painted in
Jacques Barraband Le Touraco géant
Barraband handcolored engraving of the Great Blue Turaco (Schizorhis cristatus), Plate 19 from Buffon, with rich, velvety coloration.
Jacques Barraband (1767–1809), Turacus persa (Le Touraco)
Handcolored Barraband engraving of the Turaco (Turacus persa), Plate 17 from Buffon, with rare workshop color notes and annotations.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi – Kamata Matahachi Battling a Giant Cat, Circa 1840
Woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicting warrior Kamata Masakiyo in combat with a giant cat, mid-19th century Edo Japan
La Sortie du Port (from La Vie d’un Navire) after Hippolyte Garneray, engraved by A. Durand
La Sortie du Port (from La Vie d’un Navire) — after Hippolyte Garneray, engraved by A. Durand, hand-colored aquatint, Paris,
Day of Judgement – Dramatic Large Russian Lubok Print
Russian popular devotional broadside (lubok): Skaz strashnago suda bozhia — “Tale of the Dread Judgment of God (the Last Judgment).”
Katsushika Hokusai – Woodblock Prints from One Hundred Ghost Stories
The Series: One Hundred Ghost Stories (Hyaku Monogatari) This is a haunting series of ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Katsushika Hokusai,