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Edward Whymper Wood Engravings Decor
Insects
This 1891 collection features work by expert wood engraver, Edward Whymper. These wood engravings depict the various insects found while traveling in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Whymper was, coincidentally, the first person to summit the Matterhorn of Switzerland in 1865, and is undoubtedly the most talented wood engraver we have ever seen. Wonderful pieces to have in your study or sun room.
Design Motifs Decor
Design Motifs
This collection from 1875 offers patterns and motifs from various cultures and time periods. Perfect for an art room or studio, as these chromolithographs offer wonderful design inspiration to the creative types.
Decor Rotogravures Sepia
Rotogravures
Rotogravures create images with incredible density range, and deliver images with an amazing contrast and depth of field. When printed in bulk, rotogravures were affordable, and could easily be printed at high speeds on inexpensive paper stock while still retaining a high image quality. The rotogravures featured in this collection are from Sunday newspaper pictorial sections, and offer a detailed glimpse of the people, places and events of the World War I era.
Home Office Decor Maps
Maps
Featured is our collection of vintage and antique maps depicting regions from around the globe. Well-preserved and offered in many print types, these maps are highly sought after for their historical importance and great condition.
Decor Photographs 1936 Olympics Leni Riefenstahl
1936 Olympics
Leni Riefenstahl photographed these immaculate photogravures of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Although she changed the face of cinematography indefinitely, and was a dedicated and fiercely gifted photographer, Riefenstahl’s name has forever been seared due to her affiliation with the Third Reich propaganda filmed under her direction.
Hipster Decor Adventure National Park
Adventure
Hipster Decor Camera Ads Photography
Cameras
Hipster Decor Coffee
Coffee
Hipster Decor Razors Shave
Razors
Residential Decor Bathroom
Bathroom
Residential Decor Laundry Room
Mud & Laundry Room
Residential Decor Childrens Room
Children's Room
Residential Decor Kitchen
Kitchen
Residential Decor Smoking Lounge
Smoking Lounge
Residential Decor Sunroom
Sunroom
Residential Decor Nursery
Nursery
Residential Decor Powder Room
Powder Room
Residential Decor Music Room
Music Room
Residential Decor Game Room
Game Room
Residential Garage Decor Tools
Tools
Residential Garage Decor Automobile Classic Car
Automobiles
Residential Dining Room Decor Architecture
Architecture
Residential Dining Room Decor Motifs
Motifs
Seasonal Decor Decorations Spring
Spring
Seasonal Decorations Decor Summer
Summer
Seasonal Decorations Decor Fall Autumn
Autumn
Seasonal Decorations Decor Winter
Winter
Commercial Decor Medical Doctor Office
Medical Offices
Commercial Decor Vet Veternarian Office
Veterinary
Commercial Decor Bowling Alley
Bowling
Commercial Decor Salon Stylist
Salon
Commercial Decor Restuarant Pub
Restuarant
Commercial Decor Bar
Bar
Commercial Decor Coffee
Coffee Shops
Commercial Decor Restuarant Tobacco
Tobacco
Commercial Decor Conference Room
Conference Room
Commercial Decor Breakroom
Breakroom
Commercial Decor Fitness Room Gym
Fitness Room
Government Decor Firehouse Fireman Firemen Fire Station
Fire Stations
Government Decor Police Station Policeman
Police Stations
Government Decor City Hall
City Hall
Government Decor Chamber Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Government Decor National State Park
Park Service Facilities
Government Decor Library
Library
Decor Dolmen Cairn Architecture
U.S. Historic Sites
Decor Castle Fortification
Historic Landmarks
Decor Photographs Hollywood Stars
Hollywood Stars
This collection features the portraits of the most beloved Hollywood actors and actresses of 1945. The American film industry profited considerably during the war years—a full decade after the rise of sound film production.
Decor French Advertisements
French Advertisements
French advertisements have always proven to be a popular seller for their distinct designs, bold colors, and precise layouts. Offered in this collection are mini posters from advertising legend A. M. Cassandre and gorgeous advertisements in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles.
Decor Mini Posters
Mini Posters
Newly released mini posters in a range of categories. Included in this collection are travel posters, Ludwig Hohlwein advertisements, French lithographs and various others. Bold in color and design to make for beautifully framed images.
Decor Decoration Sheet Music
Sheet Music
Rarely do we feature sheet music as part of our repertoire. These music covers from 1917 and 1918 are bold in design and highlight the atmosphere of the United States home front during World War One. Artists include Alfred Barbelle, Andre De Takacs, and prolific ragtime illustrator, William Austin Starmer.
Decor Vendre Magazine Cover
Vendre
This remarkable collection features lithographic covers from Vendre, a French trade magazine aimed at graphic designers. Offered are stunning examples from the Art Deco era through the 1950s; these covers are extremely rare to locate and are virtually unseen online.
Decor Windmills
Windmills
Windmills, surprisingly, are one of our most sought after categories. In this collection, you will find windmills in various print types. Windmills featured are of predominantly Dutch and English heritage.