More Than Art

More than Art – Antique Prints That Inspire | Prantique

More Than Art – Beyond Beauty, Into Knowledge

Discover a curated selection of original antique prints that go beyond decoration.

In the More than Art collection, each piece is a conversation between science, aesthetics, and the culture of curiosity. These engravings, lithographs and illustrations were not created merely to adorn – they were born to educate, inspire, and document. From entomological plates to botanical wonders and early zoological studies, these works retain the depth of their origins while offering timeless visual power.

Whether you're a collector, a designer, or someone seeking refined elements for your living space, here you'll find images that invite both beauty and meaning into your environment.

Authentic. Historic. Transformative.

Welcome to a place where every print tells a story – and becomes part of yours.

Subcategories

  • Antique Botanicals

    Original Botanical Prints from the 18th Century – For Collectors and Interior Designers

    Bring timeless botanical elegance into your home or workspace with our curated collection of authentic 19th-century engravings. Each artwork is an original antique print – never a reproduction – illustrated by masters such as Turpin, Bessa, Redouté and Others.

    From delicate orchids to tropical ferns and blossoming cherry trees, these scientific illustrations merge artistic grace and botanical accuracy.

    Perfect for collectors, nature lovers, and anyone seeking refined, historic décor.


    • Only original antique prints, carefully preserved
    • ✅ From the exclusive Sacchetti Collection
    • Worldwide shipping available – Free UPS express shipment for orders over 300 euros
    • No Customs duties
    Pancrace Bessa botanical prints

    The vivid charm of Pancrace Bessa

    Pierre-Joseph Redouté flower prints

    The floral elegance of Pierre-Joseph Redouté

    Pierre-Antoine Turpin botanical illustrations

    The scientific harmony of Pierre-Antoine Turpin

    Looking for original botanical prints for your home or office? Discover antique botanical engravings with flowers, ferns, fruits and trees illustrated in exquisite detail. Ideal for those seeking botanical wall art, vintage flower prints, scientific illustrations, and unique natural history artwork for elegant interiors. Explore our curated selection of botanical artworks by Redouté, Bessa and Turpin.

  • Birds & Zoology

    Birds & Zoology – Antique Prints from the Natural World

    The Birds & Zoology collection celebrates the beauty, diversity and elegance of the animal world as seen through the eyes of naturalists, explorers and scientific illustrators of the past.

    From the soaring precision of 19th-century bird illustrations to rare portrayals of mammals in early zoological studies, each print offers a window into how knowledge was recorded and shared – with grace and accuracy.

    This category includes original hand-colored engravings and lithographs drawn from major ornithological and zoological works folios of the Enlightenment.

    Ideal for collectors, natural history lovers, or those seeking distinguished pieces of interior decor rooted in scientific legacy.

  • Sea Creatures

    Dive into the fascinating world of antique marine biology with our curated selection of sea creature prints. From delicate jellyfish (Medusariae) to intricate starfish (Stelleridae) and echinoderms, these illustrations were created by master artists like Pierre-Antoine Prêtre for 18th and 19th-century scientific encyclopedias.

    Each print is a unique piece of natural history and a stunning visual addition to any refined interior or collector’s library.

  • Entomology Insects

    The Entomology & Butterflies collection captures the fascination with insects and their delicate transformations, as portrayed in the golden age of natural history.

    These original antique prints document the life cycles of butterflies, moths, beetles and other insects in astonishing detail – often shown alongside their host plants, in a visual symphony of science and art.

    From Enlightenment-era metamorphosis studies like Jacob L’Admiral’s 1774 engravings, to 19th-century entomological masterpieces, this category is a tribute to observation, precision, and beauty in the smallest of living forms.

    For collectors, entomology enthusiasts, or those seeking elegant and meaningful wall art, these works offer timeless visual and intellectual appeal.

  • Architecture & More
  • Scientific Curiosities

Active filters

Buceros rhinoceros  - Antique engraving by Prêtre
  • New

€190.00

Beautiful 19th century illustration of the Buceros rhinoceros, commonly known as the Rhinoceros Hornbill.

Struthiolaria and Buccino Shells – Antique Print by Pretre

€145.00

Sculpted and vibrant shells, in a variety of textures.

Coffea arabica – Botanical Print by Turpin | Prantique

€130.00

Botanical plate of Coffea arabica with vivid red berries and detailed floral structure. 

Tree Peony – Paeonia moutan – Pancrace Bessa Botanical Print

€1,420.00

Tree Peony Pivoine moutan Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

Mespilus prunifolia — Original Botanical Print by Pierre Joseph Redouté

€2,370.00

Original botanical engraving of Mespilus prunifolia by Redouté. Elegant branch and fruit, perfect for refined interiors. 

Jacob L'Admiral Rose Chafer Beetle upon Tulip

€390.00

Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Rose Chafer beetle with Pupae Stages and Tulip .

Original print of Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Roland Green Original print of Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Roland Green

€215.00

Antique lithograph of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo by Roland Green, hand-colored.

Ramphastos toco - Toco Toucan  & Aracari - Pteroglossus castanotis - by Prêtre
  • New

€160.00

Colored illustration depicting two South American toucans: the Toco and the Red-belted Aracari.

Rostellaria and Terebra Shells – Pierre Antoine Pretre

€150.00

A refined composition of shells in various shapes and colors.

Thea bohea – Botanical Print by Turpin | Prantique

€130.00

Delicate and detailed illustration of the tea plant, with floral and seed elements beautifully depicted.

Hundred-petaled Rose – Rosa centifolia – Pancrace Bessa Botanical Print

€1,390.00

Hundred-petaled Rose Rose à cent feuilles Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

Cerasus — Cherry Original Botanical Print by Redouté

€2,480.00

Rare Redouté botanical engraving of the cherry tree (Cerasus). Vivid red fruits and blossoms in exquisite detail.