HERE TODAY GONE TOMORROW!

Original 1859 PUNCH Illustrations 99p Each

2011-02-05T18:56:00.000-08:00

I have over 50 original Punch prints all dating from 1859 and now that I have completed scanning them, its time to let them go and 99p each is cheap in my opinion. For each additional print purchased, it will be FREE shipping. If you wish to purchase any then please go see my Ebay sales and make a bid.

These are great for framing and all are in very good condition, one of the prints is a large 'fold' out page and great illustration.

I have hundreds of Punch illustration available as downloads and ideal for printing with a home computer. OK, its not like owning an original, but they still make very decorative pictures for framing.

The image below is one I have edited to print out on an A4 piece of paper to get the best results. I have only tested on a cheap home printer and the results are not bad even with cheap paper.

Try it, just right click and save image to your computer and print away.

You could use a variety of paper and any colour to achieve either a 'new' look or if you print onto parchment paper the print would have that 'aged' look.

They could even be printed out onto canvas, t-shirts or turn them into clipart for digital art,scrapbooks etc. I can think of 101 uses for these wonderful old illustrations, can you?

I will post some more free images soon and if you want to use them then please help your self.

Prints Etchings Vintage Antique

2011-02-05T17:57:00.000-08:00

A group of old prints dating from the 1800's and removed from various publications. These are sealed and look like they came from a dealer of ephemera because they have labels on them. They have been dated and priced.

General Beatson engraved by DJ Pound
The antique print of General Beatson is in a good condition for its age,the picture is a scanned image of the actual item.The page measures 7" by 10 1/2" and the print measures just over four and half inches by six inches.

Royal Exchange,c1830, Shepard,Melville
The antique print is in a good condition for its age,the picture is a scanned image of the actual item.The page measures just under 8 inches by just over 10 inches and the print measures just over 5 inches by 7 inches.

General Rosquet 1840s
The antique print of General Rosquet is in a good condition for its age, c1840, the picture is a scanned image of the actual item.The page measures 7" by 10 1/2" and the print measures just under four and half inches by six inches.

RARE CREATURES THE ZIBET OF AMBOYNA THE ZIBIT OF INDIA
The antique print is in a good condition for its age, the page is torn at bottom left hand corner. The picture is a scanned image of the actual item sealed in polythene.The page measures 7x10 inches and the print measures 6 by 7 inches.

Plus the following pieces:
OLD PRINTS HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE PEDLARS TRAVELLERS OVERTAKEN BY STORM WELSH SCENE

OLD PRINT MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT CRAUFORD ROYAL UNITED SERVICE INSTITUTION

I have one more print/etching to add to this 'lot' and its titled Hudibras and looks like an etching and on the label is wrote - c1869 23 - not sure if this means 23 pounds? This is a very nice print and the detail is just wonderful.

More original Prints from Burne Jones to Fisher free to download.

2011-02-04T18:37:00.000-08:00

I thought I would add some more of these prints because they are just great and the more I delve through the pile, the more great discoveries I uncover. The following pictures of these wonderful old 1930's are by some of the great masters of the times, a real mixed bunch.

Some I like and some and they scan really well, however the actual print looks a little dark to me, not so much from ageing and in fact, there are no signs of age on any of them. Its more a case of the 'printing' method used or maybe its the actual painting, best viewed 'large'.

The originals do have a nice 'canvas' texture and this makes it more difficult to capture the image at its best or worse depending on point of view. The actual prints look fine as a print and if lit correctly would probably be fully appreciated. However and failing that, there's always the possibility of owning a copy as a download or on disc.

If you wish to see how good, or bad they turn out if you want to copy and print yourself then simply click on the image and save the file using the right click and save method. If that don't make sense or want assistance then please let me know I will email you a copy or two.

If you wish to leave a comment about these prints or any other of the things I have here on my blog then I am always pleased, so don't be shy.

Fen Meadow by Mark Fisher RA

The painting by Mark Fisher reminds us of his relationship with Claude Monet in regard to the painting of sunlight. A famous critic once wrote 'Mark Fisher follows the great French master with a difference'. Monet achieved his sunlight by the scientific juxtaposition of the colours of the spectrum. Fisher obtains much the same effectiveness of vibrating light and luminous shadows, but less obviously.In this picture the amazing luminosity that envelops it is obtained by making every object a veritable mirror of the sunlight. One does not actually see the sun blazing in the sky, the visible part of which is indeed covered by the film of a heat haze but its presence is everywhere. One can feel its warmth as keenly as the languid cattle standing in the pools on the swampy land.

The painter's treatment has struck a middle course between scientific impressionism and the age-long tradition of English landscape art. He has discarded the meticulous tree forms, the drama of the storm clouds, the opaque shadows and other aids to picturesqueness with which the early masters of the school sought to make their pictures interesting.

Place of these he has given us absolute as opposed to relative sunlight. Without this his picture would have been dull, the fenland conventionally painted in flat tones would have been more than a little monotonous. The sunlight transmutes the scene into something personal, and so interesting.

Prints of Great Masterpieces

2011-02-04T01:46:00.000-08:00

For the past couple of days I have been scanning old prints that date from around the 1930's. They are from an old magazine called "Modern Masterpieces Of British Art" and the mag was published around 1930?

There were published every fortnight and each magazine contained 8 colour reproductions of noteworthy examples of modern British art. The intention was not to illustrate any particular school of British art and to present great works of art by recent and living artist.

The prints were chosen mainly for their popular appeal at the time and covered various subjects including: Landscapes, Biblical and scenes from domestic life, to name a few. There was also a description for each painting and this told you a little about the painter and gave a brief technical explanation about how the artist created such fine work.

There were 200 prints in total plus in some of the magazines there was an additional eight prints included and ready to frame as a 'free' gift. Each painting was printed onto fine art paper, a good quality type that had a 'textured' canvas finish which makes it a little more difficult to scan.

I have uploaded some below and if you click to enlarge I am sure these should print out onto an A4 sheet of paper without any problems. You may need to lighten or darken the picture before printing and if your monitor and software is calibrated for printing, this should not be a problem.

The prints below are just a couple I have chosen and you are more than welcome to print a copy of either for your own use.

Toilers Of The Sea by Sir WQ Orchardson RA

The title of this painting recalls that of a famous book by Victor Hugo but curiously enough the picture is not reminiscent of the accepted style of the gifted artist who painted it. Everyone knows his paintings of large open spaces or rooms, his Napoleon On Board The Bellerophon for example. So this almost intimate picture of a patch of the ocean, a dramatic little scene nevertheless, is a departure from his usual 'mise en scene' and perhaps all the more attractive for its novelty.

Two or three points may be noted in this picture, first and most important is the bold way in which the little boat is slung by the artist right corner from corner to corner of the canvas, a daring and successful executed design to begin with.

We then notice that the sail is close-reefed, the swirl of the waters and the wake thrown up by the boat complete the sense of the driving power of wind and wave. Lastly, the figures are cunningly grouped and are the life of the picture without dominating it. The design however, is the master-touch.

Sir William Orchardson was born at Edinburgh in 1835 and entered the Trustee Academy in 1850. He studied under Scott Lauder and become leader of a group of students including GP Chalmers, William McTaggart, John Pettie, Tom & Peter Graham and John McWhirter.

Coming to London in the 1860's he exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1863 and was elected ARA in 1868, RA in 1877. He was knighted in 1907 and died in 1910.

Besides subject pictures he painted a number of portraits among them Master baby, the artist wife and child. Other well known portraits include that of Sir Walter Gilbey (1891) which ranks with the great portrait paintings of the century.

The Hireling Shepherd by W Holman Hunt

Born in 1827, William Holman Hunt studied art at the Royal Academy Schools where he met and began a lifelong friendship with Millais. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1846. In 1848 came The Flight Of Madeline and Porphyro followed by Rienza in 1849 and Valentine Rescuing Sylvia in 1851.

It was the Keats subject that fired his admiration of Rossetti and was the immediate antecedent to the foundation of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, to the principles of which Holman Hunt remained a faithful adherent to the end of his life. His first thoroughly 'Pre-Raphaelite' picture was the Rienza.

In 1850 his canvas A Converted British Family Suffering From Druid Persecution raised a storm of protest. Then in 1852 came Ruskin's defence of the Valentine and Sylvia picture and his continued championship of the Brotherhood's cause.

The Hireling Shepherd was finished in time for the Academy of 1852. Carlyle declared it was the greatest picture by any modern artist.

Holman Hunt holds a unique place in the history of English art and his limited output was due to his super-sensitive reaction to the claims of exact fidelity in the most minute details. He travelled to Egypt then to Jerusalem to paint The Finding of the saviour in the Temple and retired to the desert to paint The Scapegoat.

Even if aesthetic unity was sometimes sacrificed to scrupulous accuracy Hunt's pictures will always remain worthy objects of the most searching study. It may be worth mentioning that the motive of the Hireling Shepherd is found in St John X, 7-14.

Holman Hunt was admitted to the Order of Merit in 1905, he died in London in 1910.

Ephemera, Prints and Paper

2011-01-29T18:59:00.000-08:00

SALES @ MY EBAY SHOP --- CLICK HERE ---

Whilst out hunting for ephemera, prints, magazine, books and old bits of paper to scan I come across all sorts of things and its amazing whats 'out' there. From old vintage fine art prints to wonderfully illustrated books and magazine articles. If I can scan it I cannot resist owning such things, even if its only for a short while.

Magazine article illustration, colour print showing detail.

I have all sorts of ephemera, paper, prints and old magazines plus an ever growing number of vintage illustrations, publications and books. Although its great to own the original I will be selling off various pieces. I enjoy dealing in such things and if like me, you enjoy discovering some of the wonderful artwork, you will find all sorts of ephemera on my blog.

Black & White Instructional Illustration

The great thing about ephemera is that they can be used for a number of art projects including decoupage, scrapbooks, greeting cards and anything else, you just have to use your imagination.

Clipped Cutting for Digital Scrapbook

If you are decorating the home then the Virtue prints I have make a great decorators piece, ideal for any interior designer. They can easily be mounted and framed at very reasonable costs and imagine how good they would look hanging on your wall.

Virtue & Co. Fine Art Prints c.1920

I enjoy scanning the ephemera and using the images to create media to be used in art projects, ebooks, websites and so on. Most of the prints and ephemera are in the public domain and copyright has expired so its legal but always make sure of this for yourself. There are plenty of places to check to be sure and the safest way is "if you are not 100% sure" then do not copy.

Page from Cassells Book Of Knowledge Colour Illustration.

Everything I will be selling over the coming months are original and are ideal for collectors of ephemera who wish to own the real thing. If you use any of the ephemera in a 'project' then it would be great to hear from you to see your creations.

Digitally Edited PUNCH 1859 ready for printing.

The illustration above can be easily printed with a home computer and is a part of a project I am working on at the moment involving old vintage Punch magazines. It includes digitally enhancing some of the pictures and illustrations especially the 'smaller' images. You can view some of the work on a previous post and theres some more free digitally enhanced prints.

National Geographic Magazine

2011-01-27T17:45:00.000-08:00

For sale are two copies of the National Geographic Magazine, one dating January 1956 Volume CIX No.1 & the other December 1960. Both are in a used and worn state but not to bad for their age, there are a couple of pages stuck in the 1956 issue.

Both issues are packed full of interesting articles the one features Japan and photographs plus a nice selection of advertising. The 1960 issue has a nice Christmas Coco Cola advert on the back featuring Santa Claus,the page does show some signs of age and probably not in the best condition.

PUNCH MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATIONS 1859

2011-01-05T12:41:00.000-08:00

I have a number of old Punch illustrations removed from a volume of Punch magazine dating 1859. Its not until you study them in detail that you can see just how good they are and how skillful the illustrator's were. Over the next couple of weeks I will be updating this post and adding some of the wonderful illustrations I have found.

The detail is amazing and if you magnify the drawings you will see all sorts 'going' on!

If you scan the pages they can be enlarged to be able to see some of the work and to think they would have had to carve these out to print them.

At the moment I am working on a 'project' and hopefully the end result will be in the form of an Ebook and this will be packed full of images and scanned pages from various issues. The illustration below is from 1859 and one of the smaller pictures. I have cleaned it up, the actual page was showing various signs of age including 'foxing' and stains. If you 'right' click and save the image to your PC then it should be easy to print off a copy and should fit on an A4 sheet of paper.

The pictures below are various Punch characters I have 'clipped' digitally from some of the illustrations. These are great fun and ideal for a number of art projects including scrapbooks, clipart or anything you can think of. I am using some to create some T-shirt designs with a twist or should I say 'Punch'!

Check back soon for updates for this post.

Antique Prints Blog: Pricing antique prints: natural history

2010-12-19T10:34:00.000-08:00

I found a very interesting blog today all about prints and old maps, well worth a look if you enjoy such things.

Antique Prints Blog: Pricing antique prints: natural history

Vintage Art Prints - Horses

2010-12-19T05:41:00.000-08:00

The following art prints are all over 80 years old and orginal, another 20 years or less and they will be classed as a 'true' antique. Unlike modern copies, these are a very good investment because not only are they decorative, ideal for framing and hanging, they will become more valuable over time.

Print 001


Print 002


Print 003

Print oo4 The Stampede

VINTAGE FINE ART PRINT "A GIRL WITH DOVES" GREUZE 1920s

2010-12-18T18:16:00.000-08:00

PAINTING TITLE: A GIRL WITH DOVES
ARTIST: GREUZE
YEAR: 1920’s
CONDITION: Excellent
SIZE: 7 X 8 ¾ (Inches)

Vintage art print (frame and lighting not included) dating from the 1920’s, over eighty years old in in a very good condition. Why not make me an offer? If you want it for less then please let me know but don't leave it to long because its here to sell.

A genuine vintage print, not a modern "expensive" copy, another ten years and this print will be antique.

It can be difficult to judge the quality of the actual print online and in my opinion, my pictures do not do the print any justice. When you buy a print from me, if you are not pleased with your print then, by all means, please return it for a full refund.

All prints are packed to protect them whilst in transit and are posted quickly to ensure speedy delivery.

These vintage prints are ideal for framing and would decorate any home, take the print to a local art gallery for framing or simply buy online. Once framed the picture will look great hanging on your wall.

Please click picture to enlarge.

SHIPPING - RETURNS - TERMS & CONDITIONS

2010-12-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

Information and some nice pictures of some of the things I have for sale or will be selling in the near future. FREE GIFT PLEASE CLICK HERE

Page removed from 1950's large format magazine, part of a set of 3 and complete,ideal for framing.

RETURNS

I always make the best efforts to show and describe each piece in the best light, if there are any defects then I will always describe them if worth mentioning.

EDFOU UPPER EGYPT By JOHN F LEWIS

The descriptions are as accurate as possible and if I have made any errors then I will send you your money back, including the cost to post back, please post cheapest method.

1909 Original Advert

The photographs are as best as possible to be viewed on a laptop monitor and as close a representation as possible to the actual print. On most occasions the print is much better than the 'online' image in my opinion, if you do not agree or feel its not what you expected then, by all means, please post it back for a full refund.

Vintage Rover Motorcar Advert

If you wish to keep the print but not 100% satisfied with your purchase then please let me know and tell me how much you feel is a 'fair' price. If we cannot agree a 'reasonable' price then you can all ways return it and again, I will refund in full.

1909 military print - THE CENTRE OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, JUNE 18 1815

PRICING

I always endeavour to keep my sales prices as low as possible and at the same time, be able to afford to do this, sell ephemera and collectibles.

the downfall of wolsey by John Pettie old 1920's art print

All 'regular' customers will receive discounts or free gifts and if you 'buy it now' at the price I am asking, I will include a free gift of some sort, either another print or something I feel will ensure you shop again with me.

1930's Children's Illustration

Best offers are always seriously considered and depending on time, date and how busy I am, I will do my best to accept your 'best' offers.

the triumph of the man who was not afraid columbus landing in america 1492 old print

TERMS & CONDITIONS

My terms and conditions are simple enough, if you are not happy with your purchase or service I offer then please tell me what I can do to 'put things right'. I want you to enjoy your shopping experience with me and if you are not pleased then neither am I.

I will do whatever it takes to amend the situation because I want you to shop again and again with me, I always appreciate your custom.

One of my favourites! But it is for sale!

Vintage Ephemera

2010-12-17T16:43:00.000-08:00

Medical Ephemera Ebay

The 'torso' is listed on my Ebay as a Buy it Now, please use the link above to visit my Ebay sales.

2010-12-15T15:04:00.000-08:00

John Constable Artwork

2010-12-12T14:59:00.000-08:00

THE GREAT WAR MAGAZINE ISSUE 62 VC'S WON IN THE WAR

2010-12-10T18:08:00.000-08:00

THE GREAT WAR MAGAZINE ISSUE 62 VC'S WON IN THE WAR
The Great war magazine was published during the war years, reporting back news from the frontline and this issue dates to October 1915. The war had already been raging for just over 12 months and this issue dealt with those who had won a bravery award, the highest for gallantry, during the 'early' years.

What an 'interesting' read and for anyone who has an interest in the Victoria cross and those who were awarded one for bravery above and beyond the 'call of duty', then you would find this fascinating. another couple of years and this old mag will be an 'antique' piece of ephemera, getting rarer by the day.

I have seen these 'war' magazines sell for all sorts of prices but cannot give an accurate value for this issue of the great war based on previous completed sales. early issues sell best and condition always will always increase the value as usual. However, as these old mags are getting on to be over 100 years old, they have done well to survive and how many more copies are 'out' there for sale?

Your purchases will be insured up to the sum of £39.00 at no extra cost, its free.

I guarantee that its the genuine thing and if you are not 100% satisfied then I will give you your money back.

The condition of the magazine is not to bad considering, the staples are rusty, small rips and tears, some stains and fading and whole host of 'age' related 'issues'.

Overall, its in a good readable condition and ideal for a collector of war memorabilia, old magazines, ephemera, VC and Victoria Cross collectibles memorabilia, collectors of 'topo' and 'first world war' photos.

On the reverse of this old magazine, an old 1915 'Mappin and Webb' advert promoting 'army' issue gear for the first world war.

Vintage Childrens Book - The After You Story Book

2010-12-09T19:17:00.000-08:00

A lovely old childrens illustrated book with 6 colour illustrations and many black and white illustrations. The inside cover pages have been illustrated by Heath Robinson.

The book is showing its age but is in not to bad a condition considering it must of been published over 50+ years ago? I am guessing this book must have been published in the 1930's or there abouts but not entirley sure.

The pages do have some stains, foxing and very small tears but not many, the colour prints are not effected by this (borders are) but some of the full page black and white pictures may have some signs of age.

There are some great prints within the book including animals, one of cats and one of dogs.

The prints still retain their vibrant colour and would be ideal for framing if the book was to be a 'breaker'.

It would be a shame to 'break' such a wonderful old book like this but it does happen.

The Heath Robinson illustrations are a good example of his work and shows what a great illustrator he was, hence his popularity amongs collectors of art.

The following are just some of the pages scanned from this book.

VINTAGE MUSIC SHEETS

2010-11-30T07:28:00.000-08:00

LOT 001

Sheet Music,Beethoven,Henry Geehl,Piano Albums

Ten popular music pieces by Ludwig Van Beethoven for the piano.

Minuet In G
Ecossaise in E
Gay & Sad
Fur Elise
Waltz in F
Adieu
Clavierstucke
Valse in E
Bagatelle in A
Variations in G

The music book is in good order and just some very minor signs of use.

LOT 002

Old Sheet Music,Pianoforte,Strauss Waltzes,Blue Danube

Johann Strauss Famous Waltzes for the pianoforte arranged by Ernest Haywood. Featuring Blue Danube,Voices of Spring, Wine, Woman and Song, Artists Life, Morgenblatter, Thousand and one night and Wiener Blut.

Condition is fine but showing signs of age, all pages complete and in good condition.

LOT 003

Classical Sheet Music,Step by Step to the Classic,Felix Swinstead,banks & Sons

Condition is fine with some minor signs of use and age.

LOT 004

Pianoforte Sheet Music Examination 1928 Royal Academy

Condition, front covers are showing signs of age and partly 'bleached' from exposure to strong light. internally, pages are fine.

LOT 005

Sheet Music,Shakespeare's Songs,Roger Quilter

Condition internally is fine and all pages are complete, the cover shows signs of age, bleaching and a small square cut from front cover.

LOT 006

Golden Hours,Sheet Music Pianoforte,Waltz,Chopin,Wagner,Brahms

Condition is good for age and pages are complete.

LOT 007

Sheet music 'Rose in the Bud', words by Percy J Barrow, music by Dorothy Forster and sung by Miss Carmen Hill.
Sheet Music,Trees,Joyce Kilmer,Oscar Rasbach
Sheet Music,Piano,Antoinette Sterling,JL Molloy
Vintage Sheet Music Freebooters Songs William Wallace
Sheet Music,The Rebel,Freebooters Songs,JB Cramer

Condition varies from sheet to sheet but all pages are complete and fine for reading.

Digital Scrapbooking

2010-11-27T15:41:00.000-08:00

Military Prints Sale

2010-11-21T08:44:00.000-08:00

I have many old prints and lots of 'military' prints for sale and just sorting through the collection.
Below are a variety of old prints and pages from old books with a 'military' theme. All are for sale, for more details please get in touch.

Whilst the website is being updated, I will be adding pictures here for viewing on a regular basis, please bookmark this page or follow my blog. thank you.

Please click on image to enlarge.


PRINT 001

PRINT 002

PRINT 003

PRINT 004

Website News

2010-11-21T02:46:00.000-08:00

Over the next few weeks, work on the website will be undertaken including a re-design and online shop offering a wide range of old prints, magazines, books and vintage ephemera for sale. You can still view the 'old' website, there's plenty of pictures to see until the work has been completed.

Old Plates and Prints

2010-11-18T17:27:00.000-08:00

I bought some old Virtue & Co prints the other week and just started sorting through them when I found a folder with some of engraved type prints. The prints date from 1880's and as early as 1820's, I know this because most of the prints were wrapped in a protective wrapper and labeled.

old vintage military print soldier army lieut general sir john moore kb

Although they are nice old prints I was pleased with my 'Virtue' find and so decided to Ebay the rest for 99p each. I prefer the colour prints from around the 1900's, I can see why these old etchings and prints are so collectible.

Virtue & Co Old Colour prints of famous paintings.

Its not until you study the prints that you can see the work involved especially the process of printing such old pages. I am assuming these 'prints' were removed from vintage books and publications and the early ones are usually much rarer because of the printing process.

ANTIQUE PRINTS FOR SALE 1830 CEREMONY OF LAYING THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE BY PRINCE ALBERT T H SHEPARD H MELVILLE

I am no expert and if I am correct, there was a lot of work involved in printing these old pages from books. The 'plate' would wear out fairly quickly and so would require repair work to continue printing. There was only so many times, or 'strikes' the plate could make before it became useless for printing.

engraving w Hogarth Old Print Royal Masquerade Somerset House ephemera paper

Its always worth looking in old books for illustrations or prints and you never know what you may find. I always make a habit of 'flicking' through old books at antique fairs, car boots and so one but usually looking for colour illustrations.

OLD MILITARY ARMY PRINTS GENERAL LORD HILL GCB

A lot of the artwork in these old prints and illustrations was created by 'well known', or 'up and coming' artist of the time and the list is endless when knowing what to look out for. I usually go for the things I like because you cannot go wrong.

OLD ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE PRINT GENERAL BEATSON ENGRAVED BY DJ POUND FROM PHOTOGRAPH BY MAYALL

As a 'collector of ephemera' its always difficult to not buy that wonderful piece of artwork from an old book or magazine. However, you could end up with very little storage space or like me, have to sell some to either make room or free up some cash to buy more.

OLD ANTIQUE PRINT LIEUT GENERAL LORD BERESFORD KB

It can be very addictive collecting ephemera and old books and surprising how quickly a collection can grow.

Happy hunting.

Vintage Advertising Ephemera from the 1930's

2010-11-11T01:07:00.000-08:00

A selection of vintage advertising ephemera all from the 1930's and all in very good condition, no 'foxing' or wear. I have adjusted the brightness on some of the scans and actual 'pieces' are far better, nice and white with hardly any signs of their age, 80 years or so?

All pages measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Old Art Prints and Vintage Magazine Art-icles from the 1930's

2010-11-10T18:08:00.000-08:00

All of the following pieces of ephemera date back to the 1930's and a great collection of various pictures and old prints. All are in a very good order considering their age and the scans do not do them justice, any 'major' imperfections or signs of age will be mentioned.

All prints and old adverts are scanned and the images are reduced in size and adjusted to be viewed on a 'laptop' monitor. I have 'lightened' some to show just how good they are, most have none or very little 'foxing' or signs of age and are in excellent condition in my opinion.

A Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings By Mathew Smith

A small booklet or gallery catalogue with 'preface' and 3 black & white prints from the artist Mathew Smith. The old prints are "Femme de Cirque", "Irises and Tulips" and "Couleur de Rose" all are attached to page but can easily be removed for framing. There are 33 Mathew Smith paintings listed, dating from 1913 until 1929 and the names of those who 'lent' them for the exhibition.

SIZE - 7 1/2 x 10 or 195mm by 260mm

CONDITION, Very good, just a couple of very small blemishes to the cover, and rusty staples but prints are in a fine condition.

Vintage Advertisement for S.W.Wolsey Antique Dealers 1930s

A great 1930's piece of advertising ephemera with original print of a 17th century small carved oak court cupboard. Genuine early period furniture and decoration sellers.

SIZE 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 or 195mm by 295mm

Good condition, some slight marks to edges of print.

Vintage Old Print Still Life by JJ Treck

Old vintage 1930's print titled "Still Life" by J.J.Treck.

Print size 6 3/4 x 8 1/4 or 175mm by 212mm and with a border measuring 1 inch or 25mm.

Very good condition.

Old Vintage Arts Magazine News Article Masks Of Indian Mexico By Rodney Gallop

Two page printed on both sides a written article by Rodney Gallop about the Mask Of Indian Mexico illustrated with six photographs of old masks.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very good condition.

Old Pewter Porringers Caudle, Posset and Toasting Cups Article

Three pages, 5 sides of information about porringers caudle, posset and toasting cups. Illustrated with 7 photographs of porringers including a picture of an "exceedingly" rare porringer. The Late Howard Herschel Cotterell words (the author of this magazine article), not mine and that was back in the thirties, imagine how rare it must be now?

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very good condition

Antique Silver Vintage Advertisement

A great 1930's illustrated magazine advertisement for Hicklenton & Phillips Reliable Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths. Each silver piece has a price in guineas and I wonder what these pieces are worth today.

Page measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition with 10mm white border all round.

Sixteenth Century French Furniture by C.E.Hughes

Two pages, 3 sides of interesting magazine article about sixteenth century French furniture with 2 small photographs and one large full page print. A black and white photograph of a mid XVITH Century French Dresser in walnut associated with Du Cerceau from the Durlacher Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very good condition

Notes On Fashion Plate Collecting by Vyvyan Holland

A great piece of ephemera for anyone who is interested in fashion plates or collecting them. This is a magazine article by Vyvyan Holland and contains 3 pages printed both sides and illustrated with 7 almost postcard sized prints. Plus a full page print of a fashion plate designed by Gavarni for "La Mode" of 1831.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

Magdalen Cups by C.C.Oman

Two pages 3 sided magazine article, Magdalen Cups by CC Oman illustrated with 3 prints all the same size as one on display, of various paintings by famous painters. Plus full page with large photograph of a 1572 Magdalen Cup made of crystal and silver gilt.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

Notes from New York by James W. Lane

Two pages 3 sides with some illustrations and a large photograph of "Part Of The Monument Of Cominia Tyche" Flavian Period, First Century AD.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition apart from corner missing of one page.

German Art, Exhibition Of XXth Century German Art At The New Burlington Galleries Vintage Magazine Article.

Two pages and one side per page is relating to this illustrated magazine article about early German artwork. There is the "Temptation" triptych by Beckmann, "Hunger" by Ernst Barlach and "Mother" from a series "war" by Kathe Kollwitz.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

Art In The Saleroom, Pictures and prints, Furniture, Porcelain and Pottery, Silver, Objets d'art.

Two pages 3 sides of items sold at various auction rooms and with prices, with six illustrations. The fourth side is "Heraldic Enquiries" page replies by Sir Algernon Tudor-Craig KBE FSA and describes various coat of arms and has one illustration.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

Vintage Advertising "Tomas Harris LTD" Old Master Paintings.

Print measures 5 1/4 by 7 1/4 or 135mm by 185mm, actual page is larger so idea for framing.

Excellent condition

Old Art Print

Print measures 6 3/4 x 8 or 170mm by 205mm

Prints shows signs of age but still a nice old print

Vintage Print "Portrait of Diego Martelli" by Edgar Degas

Lovely old colour print of Degas painting lightly mounted on good quality card with details printed on page.

Print measures 7 by 7 3/4 or 178mm by 195mm. Ideal for framing with just under 1 inch border on sides.

Very nice condition.

Primitives At The French Exhibition by M.Chamot

An excellent magazine article, 6 pages 6 sides all about Primitives at the French Exhibition by M Chamot. Plus a very nice vintage black and white print of Mademoiselle Dutte by Fragonard.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very nice condition.

Vintage Colour Print "Portrait Of Martin Van Nieuwenhoven" by Hans Memling

Actual print 6 1/4 by 8 1/2 or 160mm by 215mm with a 1 inch border all round.

Nice condition apart from some wear, there is a small 'scuff' mark on the 'subjects' chest.

Magazine article Egregius Pictor Franciscus by James Wardrop

Three pages 6 sides of illustrated magazine article.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very nice condition

Horse Power, Paintings and Drawings by Anton Lock By H. Granville Fell

One page, two sides with three illustrations by Anton Lock.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very nice condition.

Helmutt Kolle By Waldemar George

Two pages, three sides with 3 illustrations by Helmut Kolle

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Very nice condition.

Jane Seymour by Holbein

Very nice vintage old print by Holbein, one for the collector?

Print measures 4 3/4 by 6 3/4 or 125mm by 170mm with a large border up to 2 inches 50mm all round, ideal for framing.

Excellent Condition

In The "Via Crucis" by Peter F Anson

Very good example of an illustration by PF Anson.

Print measures 4 1/4 by 5 3/4 or 110mm by 150mm with no borders.

Excellent Condition

Vintage Print

Print measures 5 3/4 by 7 or 145mm by 175mm with a 1/4 inch or 8mm border.

Light damage, small patch missing bottom middle.

Vintage Black and White Print "John Somers Cocks" by George Romney

Great print of John Somers Cocks by George Romney, print is applied to back paper and can easily be removed.

Print measures 4 3/4 by 7 3/4 or 120mm by 200mm with room for a decent border for framing.

Excellent condition

Old Colour Print "Tete De June Fille" by Georges Seurat 1859 - 1891

Excellent old print by Georges Seurat and in great condition.

Print measures 6 3/4 by 8 1/2 or 175mm by 215mm with plenty of border for framing.

Excellent condition

Some Italian Fans by Mrs Steuart Erskine

Oops! Scan slightly off 'kilter', the pages are fine. Interesting magazine article all about "Italian" folding fans, 6 sides over 6 pages with 9 pictures of old Italian fans.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

Tusculum: Cicero at his Villa by JMW Turner

Nice old black and white print by Turner

Print measures 8 1/4 by 6 1/4 or 210mm by 160mm with 1 inch or 25mm border all round, ideal for framing.

Excellent condition

Vintage Print by Mathew Smith and Magazine Article with more images of his work.

Nice print from Mathew Smith, "Tulip and Iris" and with several pages all about him and 7 more images of his work.

Print measures 6 3/4 by 6 3/4 or 145mm by 175mm

Great condition, just one page has corner missing

Wheatley's "Cries Of London" by Malcom C. Salaman

Five pages nine and half printed sides with 9 small illustrations all same size as front page. Plus two pages with one print on each side in full colour and these are very good. I will scan these and add them at a later date.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

St. Jerome by Petrus Christus

Some damage but just to good to throw out, could be repaired or 'clipped' for a scrapbook or colage project, or should I say "Art College" project?

Print measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 or 135mm by 215mm

Damaged

Etchings of the Day

A series of etchings by G,Wedgewood, E.Blampied, John M. Aiken and J.H. Dowd, two on separate pages and two back to back.

Pages each measures 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches or 244mm by just over 300mm.

Excellent condition

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VINTAGE ART PRINT "PORTRAIT OF MATHIEU YRSSELIUS" BY PETER PAUL RUBENS

2010-11-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640) was the great Flemish Baroque master and produced some of the finest master pieces of the time.

The vintage art print you are viewing here was printed in 1929 and is excellent condition. The print is lightly pasted (easily removed) onto a black 'backing' paper and the size is just under A4 (210mm × 297mm).

The detail is amazing and just shows what a genius Rubens was and to read more about the great artist and view all his work please visit

Peter Paul Rubens - The complete works by Peter Paul Rubens More than 290 images of paintings, user comments, slideshow, biography, eCards and more

For more information about this vintage art print, please get in touch.

Joe Spier illustrations 1930's

2010-10-31T15:15:00.000-07:00

At a flea market the other week I found a book of illustrations by Joe Spier dated 1933 and titled Teekeningen. I had never seen his work before and was very impressed with the illustrations even though they are not in the best of condition.

Joe Spiel Illustration De Brug Der Zuchten Amsterdam

There is a lot of 'foxing' around the illustrations but they are printed on good quality paper. If they were trimmed I think they would still look great framed.

Joe Spiel Illustration 1931 MANOEUVRES

The detail is amazing and so I took a look around to find out more about the artist. He was a very popular Dutch artist who was arrested for during a parody of Hitler and managed to survive.

Joe Spiel Illustration Leidseplein

I have tried to find out more about him but could not find a lot online but did find an interesting article about line drawing here.

Joe Spiel Illustration Blinde

There are 70 illustrations and I will put the rest up on my website as soon as possible.

Joe Spiel Illustration Bloembollen