Calligraphic Collection (#10)

Hymn of King Alfred (colour litho)
7185264 Hymn of King Alfred (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymn of King Alfred)

Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (engraving)
7154009 Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843)

King William IV (engraving)
7154003 King William IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV, third son of King George III and Queen Charlotte)

Tiger, 20th century (japanese print)
7212197 Tiger, 20th century (japanese print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); (add.info.: Tiger by Japanese artist Ohara Koson, 1877 - 1945)

Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (engraving)
7154010 Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)

Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (engraving)
7154007 Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1771-1851)

Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (engraving)
7154005 Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827)

Bowl with Calligraphic Strokes, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, c. 12th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Calligraphic Strokes, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), c. 12th/14th century

Vase, Silesia, c. 1900. Creators: Fritz Heckert Glass Refinery and Glassworks, Otto Thamm
Vase, Silesia, c. 1900

Basin, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 9th / 7th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Basin, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 9th/7th century B.C

Cauldron, Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 BC ), early 9th century BC. Creator: Unknown
Cauldron, Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 BC ), early 9th century BC. Medium sized cauldron with green patina, two handles, and three legs

Japanese mythology: "Seven Deities of Happiness", 18th century (print)
FIA5376885 Japanese mythology: " Seven Deities of Happiness", 18th century (print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese mythology)

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
6336997 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1846) (after); (add.info.: Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees)

Calligraphic title page within a floral wreath of roses, tulips, and other flowers
6336983 Calligraphic title page within a floral wreath of roses, tulips, and other flowers by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1846) (after); (add.info.: Calligraphic title page within a floral wreath of roses)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving)
5893736 Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger by J. Webb)

A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in
1764964 A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in flight and perched on a prunus tree, against a brocade patterned turquoise ground

Lady Leaning on a Tiger
1764924 Lady Leaning on a Tiger by Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940) & Zhang Daqian (1899-1983); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Leaning on a Tiger. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) and Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940)

Calligraphy (ink on paper)
1763731 Calligraphy (ink on paper) by Sun Wen (Sun Yat-sen) (1866-1925); 176x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dedicated to Liu Guansan (1872-1925)); Photo eChristies Images; Chinese

An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c
1196626 An illustrated page from the manuscript Zubdei Tarih (Cream of Genealogies), c.1550-1600 (w/cs and gold paint on paper) by Ottoman School

Autumn Moon, Tama River, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766537 Autumn Moon, Tama River, from the series Eight views of famous places (colour woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Night Rain, Oyama, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766536 Night Rain, Oyama, from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Rain)

A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail
1766504 A Lotus Sutra handscroll frontispiece miniature (detail) depicting Buddha on a throne addressing Shariputra, 1667 (ink, colour and gold on purple paper.) by Japanese School

Safavid processional standard (cut steel)
1775695 Safavid processional standard (cut steel) by Iranian School (17th century); height: 64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alam, of typical drop form with flaring spikes above)

Khatamkari calligraphic frame, Qajar Iran, c. 1900 (wood, brass, bone
1775682 Khatamkari calligraphic frame, Qajar Iran, c.1900 (wood, brass, bone, mother-of-pearl & ivory) by Shirazi, Muhammad Husayn (fl.c.1862-98)

Calligraphic manuscript, Augsburg, c. 1720-30 (pen & ink on paper)
2921860 Calligraphic manuscript, Augsburg, c.1720-30 (pen & ink on paper) by German School, (18th century); 23x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A surimono of a girl holding a book, from the series Seven Sages for Shofudai
1108998 A surimono of a girl holding a book, from the series Seven Sages for Shofudai (pen & ink and colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Calligraphic panel accompanying a portrait of the Emperor Aurangzeb, India
833701 Calligraphic panel accompanying a portrait of the Emperor Aurangzeb, India, 1658-59 (ink on paper) (pair to 833700) by Al-Wahhab

A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving)
986188 A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 23x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page illustrating a garden scene with figures, 1529
985884 Title page illustrating a garden scene with figures, 1529 (woodcut printed with red and black inks) by English School

Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho)
3638271 Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove)

Illustrations from Mountains of the Heart (Bosai sensei gafu) Kyochuzan
3618826 Illustrations from Mountains of the Heart (Bosai sensei gafu) Kyochuzan, 1816 (colour woodblock print) by Bosai, Kameda (1752-1826); each folio 25.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pl 26 Persian lustred all-tile: a mounted Sassanian archer, 19th century (colour litho)
STC423839 Pl 26 Persian lustred all-tile: a mounted Sassanian archer, 19th century (colour litho) by Wallis, Henry (1830-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: From: The Godman Collection)

The Apocalypse, title page, 1511 (woodcut)
741849 The Apocalypse, title page, 1511 (woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 38.2x26.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Account of Charlemagnes crossing of the River Elbe, 789 (litho)
3101040 Account of Charlemagnes crossing of the River Elbe, 789 (litho) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Account of Charlemagnes crossing of the River Elbe, 789)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London

Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger by J. Webb. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the Skeleton of Death tipping over a misers chair as two relatives grab bags of money from his strong box

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of woman dancing with children. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Coombes The Dance of Life

Young English gentleman constructing a stately home
Young English gentleman with architect looking at plans while builders construct a stately home in the classical style. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Fox hunting gentleman riding out with boys on ponies
Fox hunting gentleman Mr. Jug Boyston riding out with boys on ponies, 19th century. The Jug and his juvenile field. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith

Calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Les Insectes, The Insects, Louis Janet, Paris, 1820

Calligraphic title page within a floral wreath of roses, tulips, and other flowers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore

Lily and red everlasting, Lys et immortelle, Lilium candidum and Helichrysum sanguineum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral
6340329 Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info)

A Girl with Two Cats (woodblock print)
1766576 A Girl with Two Cats (woodblock print) by Shinsai, Ryuryukyo (c.1764-1820); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Girl with Two Cats)

Otonashi River Dam, Oji, popularly called Great Waterfall, from the Series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo
1766561 Otonashi River Dam, Oji, popularly called Great Waterfall, from the Series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo (woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Rivertrout, from the series Collection of Fish (colour woodblock print)
1766554 Rivertrout, from the series Collection of Fish (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 26.2x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rivertrout)

Clearing Weather, Enoshima, from the series
1766538 Clearing Weather, Enoshima, from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Captivating Calligraphic Art: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world art, where every stroke tells a story. As the evening casts its gentle glow on a lit street, immerse yourself in the intricate details of this ancient craft. Discover the delicate beauty of fish gracefully swimming through vibrant waters, their scales shimmering under moonlight. Transported to a bygone era, witness a rabbit basking beneath the mesmerizing gaze of a full moon in an exquisite woodcut from 1900-30. Marvel at the harmonious blend of colors as a kingfisher perches upon irises, creating an ethereal scene captured in another captivating woodcut from 1900-30. Feel your heart race with excitement as you encounter a roaring tiger depicted with striking intensity in yet another color woodcut from 1900-35. Observe nature's wonders unfold before your eyes as you admire a kingfisher elegantly positioned on a tree stump in an enchanting woodcut dating back to 1900-36. Delve into the world of courtesans and their love for literature as you witness one engrossed in reading tanzaku, portrayed beautifully through vivid colors. Transported further back in time to c. 1830, catch sight of geisha gracing cherry tree pavilions with their presence - delicate figures against blooming blossoms that evoke tranquility and gracefulness. Experience serenity amidst snow-covered landscapes as descending egrets create breathtaking silhouettes against pure white canvases - masterfully crafted through color woodcuts spanning from 1925-36. Immerse yourself once more within nature's embrace as peacocks find solace among cherry trees - an explosion of colors that captivate both eye and soul. Finally, lose yourself within hanging scrolls depicting awe-inspiring landscapes from 1892 - brushstrokes delicately capturing the essence of nature's grandeur.