Limited Editions Tired of open-edition reproductions? Looking for something original with an intrinsic value? Consider our selection of Limited Edition prints. These are, as their name implies, printed by the artist in a limited run, then serially numbered and usually signed. To see our full selection, click here.			Signed Prints Signed prints are not necessarily limited editions, and can include open-edition prints that have nevertheless been signed by the artist. The artist's signature, of course, increases the value of these prints, and gives each print a singular attractiveness. Peruse our selection by clicking here.
	Giclee Prints Most open-edition reproductions are created using lithography techniques, but recent advances in technology have given rise to a new type of higher-end printed artwork. A Giclee print has a greater resolution than a standard lithograph, and is capable of producing a superb range of hues and saturations using a process that is a marriage between traditional plate etching and laser technology. The Giclee print is not a limited edition, but its creation is overseen by the artist directly. This, combined with the expensive reproduction process, creates a final print that commands higher values and, we think, well-deserved attention. Click here to see more.			Hand-Colored Prints Add a classical accent to your decor with these vintage engravings, woodcuts and illustrations, hand-colored in the time-honored tradition by expert watercolorists in Italy and England. Each print is an original in its own right, as the individual attention given to each piece will make even two prints with the same underlying engraving appear slightly different. Click here to see more.

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Royal Lineage of England & Scotland, printed 1708 $985 This is a magnificent two-plate set of prints depicting the historical succession of monarchs to the English & Scottish thrones through Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). Entitled "Nouvelle Carte pour Introduire a la Geographie et a la Genealogie des Rois d'Angleterre et d'Ecosse, avec Diverses Remarques pour le Secours de la Chronologie et de l'Histoire," these sheets are from the great Atlas Historique, a seven-volume encyclopedia published in French by Henri Abraham Châtelain from 1705 through 1720. A major work of its day, the Atlas covered many topics, with geography as one of its primary subjects. The text was by Nicholas Geuedeville (1654-1721) and the maps and other illustrations were by Châtelain (1648-1743), who based much of his work on that of Guillaume Delisle. The volume in which these plates first appeared (Tome 2) was printed in Amsterdam in 1708. These sheets each measure 17.25"x20" and they have weathered the passing centuries well. The hand-coloring in particular is as fresh as the day it was applied nearly 300 years ago. The paper has few blemishes beyond some small spots of foxing. Each sheet has a vertical fold which has been reinforced on back, but notably there has been no tearing along either fold. The left sheet appears to have been mounted at one point, and there are modern paper adhesions in the upper right and lower right margins of this sheet only (easily concealed by matting or even removed by a conservator). A penciled "32" is in the upper right corner of the left sheet, and the right sheet bears a penciled "34" in the same relative location. Both sheets come with certificates of authenticity issued by Antiquariat Hoogkamp of Amsterdam. These are exemplary specimens of the printing craft from this era, and they are certain to draw attention and comments. Perfect for historians, collectors, Anglophiles, Francophones, or aesthetes who find this work as intriguing as we do. Vintage Cereal Advertisment, Painted on Bamboo $245 For the appreciator of vintage advertising, here is a highly collectible item that is surely unique in its nearly pristine condition. It's an advertisment for a french product called Caox, which apparently was a sort of hot children's cereal made of oat flour and flavored with chocolate and bananas (Americans may remember chocolate-flavored Malt-O-Meal — it was probably something like that). What makes this piece so collectible, however, is that it is painted on a bamboo screen (which carries the imprint "Importe du Japon"). The illustrator has signed his work "A. Ducre", and the legend at bottom places the likely date of this artwork within a few years following 1924. Measuring 8.5"x17", this item is in beautiful condition. With the exception of a tiny repair on the rear bottom left (hidden within the image of the cat) the bamboo slats are all whole, tightly packed, and the binding strings are not frayed. The illustration itself seems to be comprised of an ink outline, on top of which the paint was applied, probably via silkscreen. Neither the ink nor the paint show noticable signs of transferring or flaking, respectively, though one small mark — possibly transferred from the string — appears under the girl's ear. Truly a unique piece in superb condition.