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The original antique prints below are from various, mostly unidentified 19th-century sources.

The printing methods are varied: from original engravings and etchings to antique photogravures. We have tried to identifly the method for each, but it is difficult at times.
We guarantee all to be original, antique prints over 100 years old. Please click on the thumbnails to assess condition of each print.
Due to the age and type of paper used, some foxing or other age-related conditions may be present.
Scannable portion of print is shown. Margins and/or image area may extend outside of scanned area.

The Council of War at Courtray

The Council of War at Courtray

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.875 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

L. Haghe, Painter
J. Godfrey, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$25
 
The Carrara Family 1406

The Carrara Family --- 1406

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 9.25 x 12.75 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Sir C.L. Eastlake, P.R.A., Painter
S. Smith, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$25
 
The Way-worn Traveller

The Way-worn Traveller

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 9.25 x 12.75 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Sir A.W. Callcott, R.A., Painter
A. Heath, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$25
 
Dry Reading

Dry Reading

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.875 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

A. Geddes, A.R.A., Painter
A. Heath, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$25
 
Sancho and his Duchess

Sancho and his Duchess

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.5 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

C.R. Leslie, R.A., Painter
R. Staines, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$25
 
Lord William Russell --- 1683

Lord William Russell --- 1683

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.875 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

A. Johnston, Painter
R. StaineC.H. Jeens, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$15
 
Christ Lamenting over Jerusalem

Christ Lamenting over Jerusalem

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 13.25 x 10.5 inches
SOME FOXING/DAMPSTAINING

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Sir C.L. Eastlake, P.R.A., Painter
J. Outrim, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$15
 
The Controversy

The Controversy

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.125 x 8.875 inches
SOME ACID BURN AROUND EDGES

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

A. Elmore, R.A., Painter
C.H. Jeens, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$15
 
The Negligent Boy

The Negligent Boy

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 9 x 12.5 inches
SOME ACID BURN AROUND EDGES

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

W. Mulready, R.A., Painter
De Mare, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
 
Strolling Players

Strolling Players

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 8.75 x 10.875 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

G.J. Pinwell, pinxt
C. Cousen, sculpt

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
 
Palissy the Potter

Palissy the Potter

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.875 x 9 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Mrs. E.M. Ward, pinxt
C.W. Sharpe, sculpt

Possible source: Clarence Cook's
Art and Artists of Our Time
(NY: Selmar Hess, 1888)
$25
 
David Playing Before Saul

David Playing Before Saul

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12 x 7.5 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

D.W. Wynfield, pinxt
S.S. Smith, sculpt

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
Dr. Johnson in the Ante Room of Lord Chesterfield

Dr. Johnson in the Ante Room of Lord Chesterfield

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12 x 9.125 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

E.M. Ward, A.R.A., Painter
C.W. Sharpe, Engraver

Possible source: THE VERNON GALLERY OF BRITISH ART
(GEORGE VIRTUE, LONDON, 1850-1854)
$25
 
Waiting an Audience

Waiting an Audience

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 8.25 x 11.5 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

J.L.E. Messonier, pinxt
C. Carey, Sculpt

Possible source: Clarence Cook's
Art and Artists of Our Time
(NY: Selmar Hess, 1888)
$15
 
Excommunicaton of Robert the Pious

Excommunicaton of Robert the Pious

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11 x 8.75 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Jean Paul Laurens, pinx

Possible source: Clarence Cook's
Art and Artists of Our Time
(NY: Selmar Hess, 1888)
$15
 
The Challenge

The Challenge

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.5 x 8 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Painted by W.O. Orchardson, R.A.
Engraved by James Stephenson

Possible source: Clarence Cook's
Art and Artists of Our Time
(NY: Selmar Hess, 1888)
 
The Duel Interuppted

The Duel Interrupted

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.25 x 7.875 inches
SEE ENLARGEMENT FOR DAMAGE

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

M. Stone, pinxt
H. Bourne, Sculpt

Possible source: Clarence Cook's
Art and Artists of Our Time
(NY: Selmar Hess, 1888)
$5
 
The Traitor

The Traitor

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.5 x 8 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

H.F.C. Ten Kate, pinxt
L. Lowenstam, Sculpt

Possible source: Clarence Cook's
Art and Artists of Our Time
(NY: Selmar Hess, 1888)
$15
 
Sardis

Sardis

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.5 x 8 inches
FOXED

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Thomas Allom, pinxt
E. Brandard, Sculpt

Possible source:Constantinople and the Scenery of the Seven Churches of Asian Minor
(1863)
$15
 
In the Borghese Gardens

In the Borghese Gardens

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.5 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

G.G. Kilburne, pinxt
F. Joubert, Sculpt

Possible source:Picturesqe Europe
(ca. 1875)
 
Death of Ivan the Terrible

Death of Ivan the Terrible

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 12.5 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

K.E. Makowski, pinx
Photogravure, Gebbie & Husson, Co., Ltd.

Probable source: THE LAURELLED CHEFS D'OEUVRE D'ART OF THE PARIS EXIBITION (1890)
$25
 
An Italian Idyl

An Italian Idyl

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 13.25 x 9 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Charles F. Ulrich, painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$25
 
The Female Suttler

The Female Suttler

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 13 x 10.25 inches
FOXED

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Prof. F. Werner, painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
Noon

Noon

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 11.5 x 9.75 inches
FOXED

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

E. Debat Ponsan, painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$15
 
Lions in the Lagoon

Lions in the Lagoon

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 13.5 x 9 inches
FOXED

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Richard Friese, painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
 
Messalina

Messalina

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 12.5 x 9 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Hans Makar, painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$25
 
killing priests

[untitled, REF-6]

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 14 x 10.5 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Jules Girardet (1881), painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$25
 
baby

[untitled, REF-7]

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 10.25 x 13.5 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Brion (?), painter

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$25
 
Autolycus

Autolycus

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.25 x 9.25 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

C.R. Leslie, pinxt
Lumb Stocks, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$10
 
James II receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange

James II receiving news of
the landing of the Prince of Orange

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12 x 9 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

E.M. Ward, pinxt
F.A. Heath, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$10
 
Les Femmes Savantes

Les Femmes Savantes

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12 x 9 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

C.R. Leslie, pinxt
P. Lightfoot, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$15
 
Lady Jane Grey and Roger Ascham

Lady Jane Grey

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 9.25 x 12 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

J.C. Horsley, R.A., pinxt
L. Stocks, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$10
 
After the Battle

After the Battle

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12 x 9.25 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

C.H. Calderon, R.A., pinxt
F.A. Heath, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$10
 
An Italian Family

An Italian Family

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 10 x 8.5 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Sir C.L. Eastlake, P.R.A., pinxt
S.S. Smith, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$10
 
Dante

Dante

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 10 x 8.5 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

J.L. Gerome, pinxt
C.H. Jeens, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
 
L'Inamorata

L'Inamorata

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 9.25 x 11.25 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

H. O'Neil, A.R.A., pinxt
H. Bourne, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
 
The Signal

The Signal

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 8.75 x 11.5 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

J. Phillip, R.A., pinxt
J. Franck, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$10
 
[Going to the Hay Field]

[Going to the Hay Field]
title trimmed

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 8.5 x 11 inches
CONDITION ISSUES, SEE ENLARGEMENT

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Hugh Cameron, R.A., pinxt
E. Burton, sculpt

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1870s
$5
 
Smiling Woman in Park

untitled
REF-7

Original etching or engraving
Sheet size: approx. 8.75 x 10.75 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

artist unknown

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1850-70s
$50
 
Max Volkhart etching

title not present
(Max Volkhart etching)

Original etching?
Sheet size: approx. 9.25 x 12.75 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Max Volkhart lower right
other inscription lower left is illegible

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$35
 
picnic scene

untitled (picnic scene)

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.75 x 8.75 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

artist signature illegible -- Vieller?

UNKNOWN SOURCE, CIRCA 1890s
$10
 
Scenes from the Life of Moses

Scenes from the Life of Moses

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 12.75 x 9.5 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Designed by Selous
Engraved by Rolls

Scenes from the Life of Moses (1850?)
$20
 
How Lisa Loved the King

How Lisa loved the King

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 13.875 x 9.25 inches

Note: all of image and margins may not be shown
if the sheet is too large to scan.

Designed by E. Blair Leighton (1890)
Photogravure by Goupil (1893)
$20
 
Columbus returning from his discovery of America, received by Ferdinand and Isabella at Barcelona

Columbus returning from his discovery of America, received by Ferdinand and Isabella at Barcelona

Original wood engraving
Sheet size: approx. 6.5 x 8.675 inches

some wear and tear, remnant of backing adhesive on BACK of print

Likely from "The Story of a Great Nation" by John Gilmary Shea, 1886
$20
 
Captain Kidd Burying His Treasures

Captain Kidd Burying His Treasures

Original wood engraving
Sheet size: approx. 5.875 x 8.25 inches
 
$20
 
Ulysses Feigning Madness

Ulysses Feigning Madness

Painting by Heywood Hardy, Engraved by C. Cousen

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 13 x 8.875 inches

Some typical light foxing, edge/corner wear and handling
(NOTE DIFFERENCE IN TITLE TO THE PRINT ON THE RIGHT)

$20
 
Ulysses Ploughing the Shore

Ulysses Ploughing the Shore

Painting by Heywood Hardy, Engraved by C. Cousen

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 11.5 x 7.25 inches

Some typical foxing, edge/corner wear and handling
(NOTE DIFFERENCE IN TITLE TO THE PRINT ON THE LEFT)

$15
 
The Flight of Gradlon: A Breton Legend

The Flight of Gradlon: A Breton Legend

Painting by E. V. Luminais, Gravure by Goupil

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 11.75 x 8.375 inches

Some typical foxing, edge/corner wear and handling
$15
 
The Martyr's Daughter

The Martyr's Daughter
(Time of Diocletian)

Painting by Albert Baur

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 12.5 x 9.675 inches

Some typical foxing, edge/corner wear and handling
$15
 
Mohammed at Mecca

Mohammed at Mecca

Painting by Andreas Muller, Photogravure by Gebbie & Husson, Co. LTD

Original photogravure
Sheet size: approx. 10.125 x 13.5 inches

Some typical foxing, edge/corner wear and handling
$20
 
[scholar sharpening quill pen at window]

[scholar sharpening quill pen at the window]

Original engraving
Sheet size: approx. 5 x 6 inches

 
$20