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  • Parrots

    Exotic Parrots in Natural History Prints

    Discover a vibrant selection of antique and vintage prints depicting parrots in all their colorful elegance. From 19th-century ornithological illustrations to early 20th-century decorative works, this collection celebrates the beauty and diversity of parrot species — from the iconic Macaws and Cockatoos to rare and lesser-known varieties.

    Each original print is a unique piece of natural history art, ideal for collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts of avian life.

  • Roses

    Discover our curated collection of original antique prints dedicated to the queen of flowers: the rose. From the meticulous artistry of Pierre-Joseph Redouté to other masters of botanical illustration, each work captures the elegance, diversity, and timeless beauty of this iconic bloom. These rare, 19th-century engravings and lithographs are ideal for collectors, interior decorators, and lovers of floral art.

    Whether you’re drawn to wild rose varieties or cultivated garden roses, this collection offers a window into botanical history and aesthetic refinement. Every print is an authentic piece of natural history, ready to bring grace and charm to your space.

  • Fruits

    A celebration of abundance and natural beauty: our antique fruit print collection features original engravings and lithographs from the golden age of botanical illustration. From luscious grapes and peaches to exotic pineapples and citrus, each artwork reveals the precision and charm of 18th- and 19th-century scientific artistry.

    Artists such as Redouté, Bessa, and others captured these fruits not just as botanical specimens, but as vibrant symbols of vitality, taste, and elegance. These original prints are perfect for enriching kitchens, dining rooms, or any space that celebrates nature and heritage.

  • Australia New Zealand

    This curated selection features original antique prints of birds native to Australia and New Zealand, including rare and exotic species illustrated with remarkable scientific precision and artistic elegance.

    These plates offer a window into the unique ornithological diversity of the southern hemisphere – from vibrant parrots and honeyeaters to majestic seabirds and elusive bush dwellers.

    Ideal for collectors, bird lovers, and interior designers seeking authentic natural history prints with a distinctive geographic flair.

  • Orchids

    Orchids – Antique Botanical Prints from the 19th Century

    This category is dedicated to original 19th-century hand-colored botanical prints of orchids, one of the most admired plant families in the world. Each plate has been selected for its aesthetic value, botanical accuracy, and decorative appeal.

    Our collection includes rare illustrations by renowned artists such as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Pancrace Bessa, and Pierre Jean François Turpin, originally published in scientific encyclopedias like the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali and other major botanical works.

    Discover the timeless beauty of orchid illustrations, from Vanilla aromatica to exotic tropical genera, in artworks that blend science and art at the highest level.

    Visit our blog to explore the artists behind these masterpieces.

  • Herb Prints

    Original Antique Herb Prints
    Explore our curated collection of antique herb prints, showcasing detailed botanical illustrations of culinary and medicinal plants. From parsley to sage, mint to thyme, these authentic prints were originally created for scientific study and aesthetic enjoyment during the 18th and 19th centuries.

    Perfect for kitchens, herbalist studios, or apothecary-inspired interiors, these botanical works combine historical charm with natural elegance.

    Each piece in this collection is an original, not a reproduction — hand-selected for its condition, beauty, and botanical relevance.

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  • Jellyfish – Antique...

    Graceful, mysterious, and strangely mesmerizing – jellyfish have fascinated artists and scientists alike for centuries. This collection gathers original antique prints of jellyfish from the 18th and 19th centuries, including rare works by Pierre-Antoine Prêtre and other renowned illustrators of natural history.

    These sea creatures, with their flowing tentacles and radiant translucence, offer more than scientific curiosity: they bring a sense of wonder and fluid elegance to any interior space. Whether displayed alone or as part of a marine-themed gallery wall, these historic jellyfish illustrations create a unique visual dialogue between science and art.

    Perfect for:

    • Adding a refined marine touch to your living space
    • Collectors of Natural History Prints and scientific art
    • Inspiring interiors in studios, offices, or reading rooms
    • Gifting something rare, original, and evocative

    Explore the captivating forms and surreal beauty of jellyfish – preserved in these authentic antique prints from the golden age of scientific illustration.

  • Shells

    Our Shells section presents a curated selection of antique conchological prints, showcasing the remarkable diversity of marine shells as illustrated by 19th-century naturalists. From intricate spirals to bold patterns, each plate is a tribute to scientific precision and artistic beauty. Ideal for decorating coastal interiors, cabinets of curiosities, or any refined space with a marine touch.

  • Fishes

    Discover our curated collection of antique fish prints and marine life engravings created between the 17th and 19th centuries. These original works — illustrated by masters of natural history such as Pierre Antoine Prêtre, Henri Prévost, and their predecessors — celebrate the elegance and diversity of aquatic species through meticulous scientific observation and refined artistic technique.

    Each hand-colored engraving reveals the beauty of the underwater world: tropical fishes, coral reef species, and extraordinary deep-sea forms depicted with luminous pigments and remarkable detail.

    Ideal for collectors and interiors inspired by marine aesthetics.

  • Butterflies

    Butterflies – Antique Lepidoptera Prints

    Butterflies have long fascinated both naturalists and collectors for their extraordinary diversity of colour, structure, and pattern. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the study of Lepidoptera became one of the most visually compelling branches of natural history, inspiring artists and engravers to document these insects with remarkable precision.

    The works presented here include original antique engravings and lithographs produced for scientific publications dedicated to entomology. Drawn from real specimens and coloured entirely by hand, these plates combine rigorous observation with a refined decorative presence.

    From luminous tropical birdwings to delicate European species, antique butterfly prints remain among the most admired images of natural history illustration. Today they are valued both as historical records of early scientific exploration and as elegant works of wall art for refined interiors.

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    Heritage Stories – Butterfly Illustration in Natural History

    The illustration of butterflies played a central role in the development of natural history publishing. Entomologists and engravers collaborated to transform delicate specimens into scientifically accurate plates that could circulate through books, museums, and private collections.

    Hippolyte Lucas — Scientific Vision and the Golden Age of Exotic Butterflies Pauquet — The Engraver Behind the Exotic Butterflies

    Explore antique butterfly prints, original Lepidoptera engravings, and hand-colored entomological illustrations from the golden age of natural history publishing. These historic butterfly plates combine scientific observation with refined decorative beauty — ideal for collectors and sophisticated interiors.

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Blue Morpho – Pauquet Antique Hand-Colored Engraving

€260.00

An original 19th-century hand-colored engraving of Morpho leonte, the striking Blue Morpho butterfly, drawn and engraved by Pauquet under the scientific direction of Hippolyte Lucas.

Antique Print by Pierre Antoine Prêtre – Marine Damselfish & Triggerfish (Pomacentrus marinus, Plethodonodon cirrhigonoides) Antique Print by Pierre Antoine Prêtre – Marine Damselfish & Triggerfish (Pomacentrus marinus, Plethodonodon cirrhigonoides)

€250.00

Two contrasting species in one plate: a delicate Damselfish and a robust Triggerfish, rich in color and texture.

Antique Marine Engraving – Pierre Antoine Prêtre – Eburna, Mitra, Ancillaria, Terebra, Rostellaria Original hand-colored engravi Antique Marine Engraving – Pierre Antoine Prêtre – Eburna, Mitra, Ancillaria, Terebra, Rostellaria Original hand-colored engravi

€210.00

Sculpted and vibrant shells, in a variety of textures. 

Antique Print by Pierre Antoine Prêtre – Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia crenulata) Antique Print by Pierre Antoine Prêtre – Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia crenulata)

€135.00

Hand-colored engraving of Aurelia crenulata, with detailed anatomical illustrations.

Antique Print by Pierre Jean François Turpin – Vanilla (Vanilla aromatica) Antique Print by Pierre Jean François Turpin – Vanilla (Vanilla aromatica)

€195.00

Delicate orchid illustration showing flower, pod and internal anatomy of vanilla.

Antique Print by Pierre Jean François Turpin – Coffee (Coffea arabica) Antique Print by Pierre Jean François Turpin – Coffee (Coffea arabica)

€185.00

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

Antique Botanical Print – Pancrace Bessa – Chinese Quince Antique Botanical Print – Pancrace Bessa – Chinese Quince

€1,380.00

Chinese Quince Coignassier de la Chine Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa. 

Antique Print by Pancrace Bessa – Velvet Rose & Pompon Centifolia (Rosa villosa) Antique Print by Pancrace Bessa – Velvet Rose & Pompon Centifolia (Rosa villosa)

€1,320.00

Velvet Rose & Pompon Centifolia Rosier velu & Rosier à cent feuilles, Pompon Original hand-colored botanical engraving by Pancrace Bessa.

Red-sided Parrot by Roland Green – The Birds of Australia Red-sided Parrot by Roland Green – The Birds of Australia

€390.00

Antique lithograph of the Red-sided Parrot by Roland Green.

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

€320.00

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

Helleborine – 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving

€440.00

An elegant 18th-century botanical engraving depicting Helleborine, characterized by slender foliage and delicate pink blossoms. The refined vertical composition and original hand-coloring create a balanced and decorative botanical image.

Common Green Birdwing – Pauquet Antique Engraving

€290.00

Original 1835 hand-colored engraving of Ornithoptera priamus (Common Green Birdwing), drawn and engraved by Pauquet under the scientific direction of Hippolyte Lucas.