Three Antique Rome Trades & Costume Engravings, Papal Guard & Merchants, 1850

Noble Grace and Martial Power: Italian Aristocrats and a French Knight Description: This exquisite set of three hand-colored costume prints from 1845 brings together the elegance of...

TITLE: Set of Three Antique German & Hungarian Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting regional costumes from Germany and Hungary. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Jeune Fille Bourgeoise de Munich – A young bourgeois woman from Munich, elegantly dressed in characteristic mid-19th-century regional costume. 2. Bourgeois, Maître Tanneur de J’Azberény (District des Jazygues, Basse Hongrie) – A master tanner from Jászberény in the Jászság district of Lower Hungary, portrayed in distinctive dark costume with decorative braiding and fur hat. 3. Paysanne de la Forêt Noire – A peasant woman from Germany’s Black Forest, wearing traditional regional dress and a distinctive broad-brimmed decorated hat. Finely engraved and enhanced with attractive period hand coloring, the three works provide a fascinating visual record of European regional dress and social identity during the mid-19th century. The soft pink and blue of the Munich woman, the striking dark costume of the Hungarian figure and the red, black and white Black Forest dress create a particularly attractive and balanced group. Their matching format, typography and coloring make the prints especially suitable for displaying together as a horizontal triptych or gallery wall arrangement. SUBJECT: Germany, Munich, Black Forest, Hungary, Traditional Costume, Folk Dress, Ethnography DATE: Circa 1850 PUBLISHER: Aubert, Paris MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper STYLE: Romantic CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning throughout, varying between the sheets. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Original antique prints, not modern reproductions. SOLD: As a set of three, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Antique German costume prints, German folk costume, Hungarian costume print, Black Forest costume, Black Forest woman, Schwarzwald costume, Munich costume, Bavarian costume, Bavaria antique...

TITLE: Set of Three Antique Iberian Costume Engravings, Spain & Portugal, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting traditional regional costumes from Spain and Portugal. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Paysan de Soller (Majorque) – A peasant figure from Sóller on the island of Majorca, shown in traditional regional dress. 2. Conducteur de Marchandises de l’Alentejo (Portugal) – A goods carrier from the Alentejo region of Portugal, wearing characteristic local costume. 3. Curra de Séville – A woman from Seville depicted in colorful traditional Andalusian dress. Finely engraved and enhanced with period hand coloring, the three prints provide a fascinating visual record of Iberian regional dress and social traditions during the mid-19th century. Together, the engravings present an attractive cross-section of traditional Iberian costume, ranging from the more restrained regional clothing of Majorca and Portugal to the richly colored dress of Seville. Their matching format, typography and complementary coloring make the three works particularly decorative when displayed together as a horizontal group. SUBJECT: Spain, Portugal, Majorca, Seville, Alentejo, Traditional Costume, Ethnography DATE: Circa 1850 PUBLISHER: Aubert, Paris MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper STYLE: Romantic CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning, varying between the sheets and more pronounced in some areas. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Original antique prints, not modern reproductions. SOLD: As a set of three, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Antique Iberian costume prints, Spanish costume engravings, Portuguese costume...

Title: "The Stature of a Milanese Noble: An Artistic Depiction from 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This finely detailed lithograph is part of the 1847 seminal work "Costume du Moyen Âge," which portrays a Milanese nobleman, attired in the fashion of the Middle Ages. The nobleman stands in a dignified pose, with a slight turn to the side that suggests movement or the commencement of an address. His garment is a robust, terracotta-hued robe, which falls in heavy folds to the ground, indicating the weight and quality of the fabric. The robe features elegant blue cuffs and a blue collar, which provide a contrast to the warm primary color and are adorned with diamond-shaped embellishments, implying a subtle yet unmistakable wealth. Atop his head sits a distinctive chapeau with a jaunty feather, adding a touch of personal flair to his ensemble. This hat, along with his full, neatly groomed beard, contributes to the air of wisdom and experience that the nobleman exudes. His expression is one of contemplation and sagacity, with eyes that appear to be observing or assessing the scene before him. As in other plates from the collection, the background is left intentionally plain, directing the viewer’s focus to the subject and his elaborate attire. This lithograph not only captures the fashion and dignity of a nobleman from Milan but also serves as a cultural and historical record, revealing the meticulous attention to detail in costume design and social hierarchy of the time. The lithograph serves as a visual study of the mores and attire of the period, crafted with reverence for the historical accuracy and an appreciation for the aesthetics of medieval clothing...

Italian Popular Costumes is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government...

English Victorian print featuring four styles of English noble attires from historical periods in a carved silver/gilt frame with a mat (Similar items: NWL6149A-F) Good condition co...

French 19th-century framed lithograph of a young elegant Parisian man in Renaissance attire holding a gestural pose in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL615...

English Victorian prints featuring four styles of Italian noble attires from historical periods in a carved silver/gilt frame with a mat (Similar items: NWL6149A-F) Good condition c...