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China ink and watercolour on paper. Realized in 1740 ca. Very good conditions. Includes passepartout.

China ink and watercolor on paper. Hand dated. Conditions: Foxing on the top right of the paper

China ink and watercolour on paper. Some foxing, otherwise very good condition. Titled and dated. Includes passepartout.

China ink and watercolor on paper realized by Jan Peter Verdussen in 1742. Hand dated. Conditions: five holes on top margin and on the bottom right of the paper. Foxing on the top ...

China ink and watercolor on paper. Conditions: Two cuts on the centre of the paper. Three holes on centre-right, botton-left and top-left of the paper. Worn on the top left of the ...

China ink and watercolour on paper. Hand dated. Good condition except for some foxing.

This exceptional sculpture, finely carved from solid wood and dating back to the 18th century, pays tribute to the devotion and artistic skill of its era. Depicting the Virgin Mary, ...

A rare and impressive Lacquered and painted Louis XV corner cupboards , city of Venice, 18th century ( 1740-1750 circa) still in patina. Single-body with lacquered and painted trunca...

Wrought iron box with secret 18th century Riveted wrought iron box. One of the rivets moves upwards and makes an internal mechanism move in order to open. The mechanism is incomplete...

This superb Dutch 18th century Old Master floral oil painting is ascribed verso to noted female artist Margaretha Haverman, only pupil of Jan van Huysum and has excellent provenance....

Black and white etching on wire rod paper, representing the myth of Telephus and his healing. Plate with fresh impression, from the volume “Le Temple des Muses...

The title 'Quadrupede Nomme Kanguroo, Trouve sur la Cote de la N'le Hollande' refers to an uncolored engraving depicting a Kangaroo, originally found and described during Captain Cook's first voyage, later rendered by George Stubbs in the English account. This French version offers a portrayal of the Kangaroo encountered on the coast of New Holland (Australia) during that expedition. The Kangaroo illustration, an integral part of the narrative from Cook's exploration, became renowned due to its significance in the documentation of newly discovered fauna. George Stubbs, a celebrated artist, interpreted and immortalized this image in the English account of Cook's voyage. This uncolored engraving presents a historical representation of the Kangaroo, an iconic symbol of Australia's unique wildlife, as observed and documented during a pivotal period of exploration. The illustration stands as a testament to the scientific curiosity and documentation prevalent during early voyages of discovery, contributing to the understanding and documentation of the natural world in the 18th century. The print is in good condition, considering its age, but does have a few slightly visible vertical creases and some soiling. Nevertheless a very representable print of a few hunderd years old (1744). Description: This engraving is based on the first illustration of a “Kangaroo” an Australian species, drawn by George Stubbs from a specimen collected at Endeavour River in 1770 by James Cook’s crew while the Endeavour was being careened and issued in the official accounts of the voyage of the Endeavour. This iconic image captured the public’s imagination for over sixty years and was the first depiction of any Australian animal in western art. Confusion exists as to the original species described, based on the specimens brought back by Cook and the subsequent painting by Stubbs. This situation arose in the comparisons of drawings and photographs which are the only records of the lost original specimens, with Parkinson’s sketch made on 23rd June 1770 at Endeavour River and the later Stubbs painting...

Antique print titled 'Sauber und nach dem Leben gezeichnete Prospecten und Plans, von den wichtigsten der Holländisch-Ost-Indischen-Compagnie in Africa u: Asia (..)'. Frontispiece of...

A fine & handsome walnut Queen Anne chest on stand/highboy, dating to the early George II period, circa 1740. This unusually diminuitive high...

Antique print titled 'Ein Aufzug und Durchschnitt der Neuerbauten Holländischen Kirche in Batavia nach den Maastaab aufegzogen'. Old print with a cross-section of the new Dutch church of Batavia (Jakarta). This print originates from from 'Allerneuester Geographische- und Topographischer Schau-platz, von Africa und Ost-Indien'. Artists and engravers: Johann Wolfgang Heydt, a German artist who worked for the Dutch East India...

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Grace Loftus,of Beverley hall yorkshire.Three-quarter-length, before a window. Dressed in blue and wearing a white bonnet. The paintin...

Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...

Antique map titled 'Novae Hispaniae, Chili, Peruviae et Guatamala Littorae.' Sea chart of Central America and the northwest coast of South America, oriented to the east, by Reini...

Description: Antique print, untitled. This plate shows Guinea Gulf birds and fish; parakeet, eagle, sea toad, marlin, scorpion etc. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...

Antique print, titled: 'The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur (…).' A four panel plate showing forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur at Accra, b) The Danish Fort Christiaenburgh at Accra, c) Cape Ruygehoeck or Duyvelsbergh, d) The Prospect of the Village and Coast of Lay, the mount Redonda being at NNE. Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crevecoeur. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la coste Orientale d'Afrique - Kaart van de Oostkust van Afrika'. Original antique map of the east coast of Africa. Reaches from Cape of Good Hope an...

Description: Antique map titled 'A New Chart of the Coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada, with the islands of Newfoundland, Capte Breton, St John's (..)'. Map stre...

Black and white etching on wire rod paper, representing the myth of Chaos. Plate from the volume “Le Temple des Muses”, published in Amsterdam in 1742 by Zacharias Chatelain. Capture (under the image) and author "B. Picart del. 1731" inscribed under the frame engraved on the lower left margin. In good conditions, except for a normal yellowing of the margins. This was an illustrated book of Ovid's most popular fables published in 1733 in Dutch (Tempel der Zanggodinnen), in 1738 in English, and in 1742 in French by Zacharias Chatelain. The engravings had captions in four languages: French, English, German, and Dutch. The artists involved were Michel de Marolles, Bernard Picart, Jacques Favereau, Abraham van Diepenbeeck...

Antique map titled 'The Form of cruising off Acapulca on the Coast of Mexico in the South Seas in the Year 1742. by His Majesty's Ships, Centurion, Gloucester, Tryall Prize, Carmila ...

Antique map titled 'Baye et Rochers de Petaplan (..) - De Baay en de Rotsen van Petaplan (..)'. Original antique map of the bay and rocks of Petatlan, Mexico. This map originates...

Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Filippynsche, Ladrones, Moluccos of Specery Eilanden, als mede Celebes etc'. Old map of the Philippines and part of Indonesia. Originates ...

Antique map titled 'Oostergo'. Original antique map of Oostergo, part of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Published 1744. Artists and Engravers: Isaak Tirion (1705 in U...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale pour Servir a l'Histoire Générale des Voyages. Tirée des Auteurs Anglois.' This map covers western Tartary and focuses on the...

Antique map of Scotland titled 'Nieuwe Paskaard van Hitland met de daar omleggende eylanden na de nieuwe aftekening gemaakt by den Lofwaarden en onvermoeyden Hit en Zeeman Ian Bruyst...

Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect des Rathhauses und der neuen holländischen Kirch in Batavia, wie sich solches dem Tijger Canal gegen über praesentiret'. Old print of the town ha...

Four antique Meissen teacups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Purple flowers and gold decoration. Museum quality, approx. 1740. The cup meas...

Black and white etching on wire rod paper, representing the Bellerophon fighting the Chimoera. Beautiful plate with fresh impression and sharp details, from the volume “Le Temple de...

This Queen Anne demilune side table is of a rare diminutive size. The cabriole legs terminate in typical Queen Anne pad feet. The double top opens ...

The top of this cupboard has a molded edge. There is a 1/8" shrinkage separation. The doors each have two raised Gothic arched panes, shaped by framed moldings, with carved designs o...

This very early Queen Anne style English shaving mirror features lovely burled walnut with oak lined drawers and a fancifully curved four-drawer front. The brass lock escutcheon, dec...

English Mahogany George II secretary, has raised serpentine panels. The interior features a prospect door with a geometric inlaid star of ebony and...

Black and white etching on wire rod paper, representing the myth of the Danaids, "condemned to fill bored vessels with water". Plate with fresh impression, from the volume “Le Temple des Muses...