Tree, 1935, Watercolor, tempera, and ink on paper, 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm), Drawings, Arthur Dove (American, Canandaigua, New York 1880–1946 Huntington, New York), In 1930, Dove began to…

Drawings and Prints, Books Prints Ornament & Architecture, Esemplario di lavori, page 13 (verso), Publisher, Nicolò Zoppino, Italian, Ferrara 1478/80–1544 Venice, Zoppino, Nicolò, Italian,…

Naos Sistrum with the name of Apries, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 589–570 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 34.7 cm (13 11/16 in); w. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in); d. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in), This sistrum…

Fragment of relief plaque with a child god, inscribed on reverse, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 500–200 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, Temple, enclosure, southern…

Madonna and Child with Saints, 17th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over charcoal? on light tan paper. Fragments of framing outlines in brown ink, 10-3/16 x 7-9/16 in. (25.8 x…

The Annunciation, 1735–87, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown and gray-green wash, over traces of black chalk. Lightly squared in black chalk, 13-1/8 x 10 in. (33.4 x 25.4 cm), Drawings,…

Foreign groom in a tributary procession, Neo-Assyrian, ca. 721–705 B.C., Mesopotamia, Khorsabad (ancient Dur-Sharrukin), Assyrian, Gypsum alabaster, 19 1/4 x 31 in. (48.9 x 78.7 cm), Stone-Reliefs

François de Jullienne (1722–1754) and His Wife (Marie Élisabeth de Séré de Rieux, 1724–1795), 1743, Pastel, black chalk, watercolor, and traces of black chalk underdrawing on four…

Landscape with Figures, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); L. 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm), Jade

Water Coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), ca. 1700–22, China, Porcelain with peachbloom glazes (Jingdezhen ware), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7…

Allegory of Fishery: Neptune and Amphitrite, 1768, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, heightened with touches of white gouache, over graphite, 11 5/16 x 8 9/16 in. (28.8 x 21.7 cm),…

Icones et segmenta illvstriuvm e marmore tabvlarvm qvae Romae adhvc extant a Francisco Perrier, delineata incisa et ad antiqvam formam lapideis exemplaribvs passim collapsis restitvta, 1645,…

[225 Stereographs of United States Architecture], 1850s–1890s, Albumen silver prints, Each photograph approx. 3 1/2 in. × 7 in. (8.9 × 17.8 cm), Photographs, Various

Shabti of Ankhu, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid–late, ca. 1900–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 723 north chamber, 1907–08,…

Foliate Grotesque Head, 16th–17th century, Black chalk, over graphite or black chalk underdrawing, sheet: 5 x 4 1/2 in. (12.7 x 11.5 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, Italian, 16th to 17th century

Plate with Monogram of the Dutch East India Company, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1660, Japan, Underglaze blue (Arita ware), H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Diam. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Diam. of foot (6 3/8…

Guéry. Paul, Alphonse. 37 ans, né le 30/6/56 à Laversine (Aisne). Journalier. Anarchiste. 12/3/94. , 1894, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 10.5 x 7 x 0.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/16…

The Birth of Essau and Jacob, ca. 1567, probably British, Silver, parcel gilt, Overall (confirmed): 5/8 x 7 3/4 in., 8 oz. 2 dwt. (1.6 x 19.7 cm, 0.2525kg), Metalwork-Silver, The fine engraving…

Drawing for an Opera Set, Pen, brown ink and wash, 6 5/16 x 8 11/16 in. (16 x 22 cm), Attributed to Giuseppe Galli Bibiena (Italian, Parma 1696–1756 Berlin)

Bow Brooch, 450–500, Frankish, Silver-gilt, garnets, Overall: 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 3.1 x 0.7 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Garnets, worked in the cloisonné technique, featured prominently in…

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1730–50, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Tufa head of sphinx or siren, Archaic, ca. 550–525 B.C., Etruscan, probably Vulcian, Tufa, H.: 9 in. (22.9 cm), Stone Sculpture, This large head, made of volcanic stone, probably represents a…

Lake of Thun looking North, 1820–67, Graphite, sheet: 5 x 8 3/8 in. (12.7 x 21.3 cm), Drawings, Clarkson Stanfield (British, Sunderland 1793–1867 London)

Frontispiece of Inquiries into Human Faculty and its Development, 1883, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Image: 20 x 11.8 cm (7 7/8 x 4 5/8 in.), Photographs, Francis Galton (British,…

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, 1591, Woodcut, Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (14 x 20 cm), Designed by Matteo Florimi, Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581-died 1613, published by Francesco…

Fides (copy), late 17th century, Engraving, sheet: 9 3/16 x 6 3/8 in. (23.4 x 16.2 cm), Prints, Anonymous, Dutch, 17th century, After Hendrick Goltzius (Netherlandish, Mühlbracht 1558–1617 Haarlem)

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Nabeshima ware), Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

[Man in Chainmail Tunic Posing as a Dying Soldier], ca. 1863, Albumen print from collodion glass negative, Image: 17.9 x 24.2 cm (7 1/16 x 9 1/2 in.), Photographs, Adrien Constant de Rebecque…

Portrait of an Italian Woman, Oil on linden, 17 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (45.1 x 34.9 cm), Paintings, German Painter (active first third 16th century)

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 2, recto, Publisher, Johann Schönsperger the Younger, German, active 1510–30, Schönsperger, Johann the…

Study of Two Figures, ca. 1617, Pen and brown ink, 6 7/16 x 9 1/8 in. (16.3 x 23.2 cm.), Drawings, Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592–1635 Nancy)

139th Pennsylvania Infantry, 1861–65, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Photographs

La ?aurier rose, 1860s, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 10.8 x 13.0 cm. (4 1/4 x 5 1/8 in.), Photographs, Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822–1913)

Amun, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 2.5 cm (1 in.); D. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.), This small figure represents the great god Amun.is highly detailed. He wears…

Jesko von Puttkamer, 1910–23, Platinum print, Photographs, Frank Eugene (American, New York 1865–1936 Munich)

Noah, February 1, 1874, Charcoal, Sheet: 45 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (116.2 × 40 cm), Drawings, Sir Edward Burne-Jones (British, Birmingham 1833–1898 Fulham), Morris & Company, As Morris &…

Duryea Zouaves, Fort Schuyler Adjuant Mess, May 18, 1861, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 5 9/16 x 7 1/2, Photographs, Stacy (American, active 1860s)

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 2 (verso), 1567

Title Page, 1800–1900, Ink, 9-5/8 x 6-7/8 in, Drawings, Anonymous, Italian, 19th century

Royal Tiger, 1810–75, Watercolor and gouache, Sheet: 4 11/16 x 10 7/8 in. (11.9 x 27.7cm), Drawings, Antoine-Louis Barye (French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris)

Classical Frieze with Griffins and Candleabra, and Molding Details, 1776–79, Graphite, sheet: 8 9/16 x 14 1/2 in. (21.7 x 36.9 cm), Attributed to Thomas Hardwick (British, London 1752–1829 London)

A Waterfall in a Forest at Langhennersdorf, 18th–early 19th century, Brush and brown ink, watercolor, gouache, over a sketch in graphite, sheet: 9 5/16 x 7 7/16 in. (23.7 x 18.9 cm),…

[Group of 47 Stereograph Views of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and Louisiana Purchase Exposition], 1850s–1910s, Albumen silver prints, Mounts approximately: 8.9 x 17.8 cm (3 1/2 x 7 in.),…

Rattle, Pre-Columbian, 900–1550, Dominican Republic, Taino, Wood, Height: 12 5/8 in. (32 cm), Idiophone-Shaken-rattle

Washerwomen, 1768, Oil on canvas, 95 x 93 in. (241.3 x 236.2 cm), Paintings, François Boucher (French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris), Together with Shepherd's Idyll, this painting was probably…

Sauceboat, 1815–30, Made in Paris, France, French, Porcelain, 6 3/4 x 9 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (17.1 x 23.2 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Seated Male Nude Holding a Staff, mid-18th–late 18th century, Black and white chalk on blue paper, 16 7/16 x 10 1/2 in. (41.8 x 26.7 cm), Drawings, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (German,…

Portrait of Franz Jauner (Vienna 1832-1900 Vienna), Theater Director and Actor in Vienna, 1800–1865, Graphite, sheet: 13 x 10 7/16 in. (33 x 26.5 cm), Drawings, Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller…

Portrait of Two Men (after Raphael), mid 17th century, Brush and brown ink, over black chalk, 10 1/2 x 8 5/16 in. (26.6 x 21.1 cm), Drawings, Jan de Bisschop (Dutch, Amsterdam 1628–1671 The…

Miniature Square-Headed Brooch, first half 6th century, Made in Kent, England, Anglo-Saxon, Silver-gilt, garnet; iron pin, Overall: 1 5/8 x 3/4 x 7/16 in. (4.1 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Dragon and Clouds, ca. 1600, Attributed to Iran, Ink and watercolor on paper, Painting: H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Codices, Attributed to Sadiqi Beg (1533/34–1609/10), As the dragon emerges from…

Sèriè à la Ristori, 1860s, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Photographs, Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822–1913)

Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 3 (recto), 1620, Woodcut, Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm), Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601…

Bronze funnel-strainer, Archaic, 6th century B.C., Etruscan, Bronze, Other: 13 in. (33 cm), Bronzes, Finely crafted with ornamental handles terminating in horse's and duck's heads. Two rampant…

Hollyhocks, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Two-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold on paper, Overall (each panel): 41 x 33 1/4 in. (104.2 x 84.5 cm), Screens

Theron Curtiss, 1840s–50s, Daguerreotype, Image: 7.1 x 5.8 cm (2 13/16 x 2 5/16 in.), Photographs, Unknown (American), The daguerreotype, the first photographic process, was invented by…

Distribution of the Catch by Night, 17th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over graphite., sheet: 7 11/16 x 11 7/16 in. (19.5 x 29 cm), Drawings, Attributed to Isaac van Ostade…

Terracotta statuette of dancing Aphrodite with Eros, Classical, early 4th century B.C., Greek, perhaps Corinthian, Terracotta, H. 4 15/16 in. (12.6 cm), Terracottas, Aphrodite, the goddess of…

The Outer Harbor of Brest, 1773, Oil on canvas, 29 1/4 x 42 1/8 in. (74.3 x 107 cm), Paintings, Henri Joseph van Blarenberghe (French, Lille 1750–1826 Lille), Between 1753 and 1765, in…

Storage Jar, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 14th–15th century, Japan, Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tanba ware), H. 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); Diam. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Ceramics, The rugged…

Reliquary Containing Two Slender Bones, second half 19th century, Graphite, sheet: 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (16.5 x 10.5 cm), Anonymous, British, 19th century

Mount for Spear Shaft, ca. 400, Made in Gaul, Late Roman, Silver-gilt, niello, Overall: 4 13/16 x 1 1/16 in., 1.4oz. (12.2 x 2.7 cm, 41g), Metalwork-Silver, This object comes from the Vermand…

La Grenouillard (The Frog Man), ca. 1891, French, Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, Stoneware, wt. confirmed: 13 in., 29.1 lb. (33 cm, 13.2 kg), Ceramics-Pottery, Carriès was fascinated by frogs, which…

Plate, 1785–90, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics, This object belongs to a large dinner service bearing the Townley family coat-of-arms.…

Batavian Woman, 1860s–70s, Gelatin silver print from glass negative, 23.3 x 16.5 cm (9 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.), Photographs, Unknown

Terracotta lamp, ca. A.D. 70–120, Roman, Cnidian, Terracotta; mold-made, Overall: 1 3/16 x 4 5/16 in. (3 x 11 cm), Terracottas, On discus, a biga (two-horse chariot). On base, impressed…

Standing Male Figure: Study for a Portrait, 1670–80, Black chalk (verso); pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk underdrawing (recto) on off-white paper, 5-5/8 x 4 in. (14.3 x 10.2…

Curtain panel, ca. 1880–1910, American, Cotton, 122 x 45 in. (309.9 x 114.3 cm), Textiles

Drawings and Prints, Books Prints Ornament & Architecture, Lucidario di Recami, page 4 (recto), Publisher, Designer, Jeronimo Calepino, Iseppo Foresto, Italian, active Venice, 1557, 1564,…

Covered Pitcher, 1785–90, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics, This object belongs to a large dinner service bearing the Townley family…

The Imado Bridge at the Foot of Mount Matsuchi, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 16 3/8 x 22 5/8 in. (41.6 x 57.5 cm), Paintings, Utagawa…

Fragment, 16th century, Italian, Bobbin lace, 6 x 18 inches (15.2 x 45.7 cm), Textiles-Laces

Bridge on Orange and Alexandria Rail Road, as Repaired by Army Engineers under Colonel Herman Haupt, 1865, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Photographs, Andrew Joseph Russell…

Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh, 1918, Lithograph, image: 10-1/2 x 12 inches (26.5 x 30.5 cm), Prints, Egon Schiele (Austrian, Tulln 1890–1918 Vienna)

Design for Two Sides of a Dagger Sheath, ca. 1850–55, Spanish, Pen, ink, and wash on paper, 13 5/8 x 10 1/8 in. (34.5 x 25.7 cm), Works on Paper-Drawings, This sheet and two others are rare…

Reytinat. Jacques, François. 48 ans, né à Mouy (Oise). Colporteur. Anarchiste. 9/3/94., 1894, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 10.5 x 7 x 0.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in.) each,…

Helmet of the Montefortino Type, late 4th–early 3rd century B.C., Etruscan, Bronze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); D. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 10.4 oz. (1202 g), Helmets,…

[Group of 6 Stereograph Views of Christmas Scenes], 1850s–1910s, Albumen silver prints, Mounts approximately: 8.9 x 17.8 cm (3 1/2 x 7 in.), Photographs, C. H. Graves (American), Benneville…

30th Pennsylvania Infantry, 1861–65, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 15.9 x 20.3 cm (6 1/4 x 8 in.), Photographs

Design for a Bed and Canopy, 1841–1917, Watercolor over graphite, sheet: 15 9/16 x 11 5/8 in. (39.6 x 29.5 cm), Charles Hindley and Sons (British, London 1841–1917 London)

'The Poor Man Apprehends the Thief', Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century, Attributed to Egypt or Syria, Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, 12.5 in. high 8.87 in. wide (31.8 cm high 22.6…

Crow's Nest Signal Tower near Bermuda Hundred, 1861–65, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 20.3 x 12.9 cm (8 x 5 1/16 in.), Photographs, Andrew Joseph Russell (American, 1830–1902)

Ring bottle, 1800–1830, American, Earthenware with slip decoration, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

Gaillard. Pierre, Auguste. 47 ans, né à Foulanges (Cantal). Employé de commerce. Anarchiste. 15/3/94. , 1894, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 10.5 x 7 x 0.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/16…

The Snow Queen, illustrations to Hans Christian Andersen, early 20th century, Pen and india ink. Touched with white over black chalk., 4 7/16 x 9 5/8 in. (11.2 x 24.5 cm), Drawings, Franz…

Kohl Jar and Stick, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burial B 9, In…

De Arithmetica, January 1, 1491, Printed book with woodcut illustrations, Overall: 5 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 13/16 in. (13.5 x 11 x 2 cm), Books, This is one of the first inexpensive illustrated…

Imitation Splashware Dish, 10th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip, incised and splashed with polychrome glazes under a transparent…

Fort Darling, James River, ca. 1865, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 15.1 x 21.4 cm (5 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. ), Photographs, William Frank Browne (American)

Design for Panel Decoration, 1828–40, Pen and black ink, brush and ink wash, sheet: 12 1/2 x 5 13/16 in. (31.8 x 14.7 cm), J. Hulme (British, active 1828–40)

Schon newes Modelbuch...Page 7(r), 1617

Chericotti. Paul. 35 ans, né à Milan (Italie). Marchand de volailles. Anarchiste/Assoc. de malfaiteurs. 25/3/94., 1894, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 10.5 x 7 x 0.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/4…

Design for Bed with a Canopy, 1841–84, Graphite and brown wash, sheet: 11 1/2 x 8 13/16 in. (29.2 x 22.4 cm), Charles Hindley and Sons (British, London 1841–1917 London)

A Bush of Hydrangea in Flower, ca. 1842, Salted paper print from paper negative, Sheet: 7 1/4 × 8 7/8 in. (18.4 × 22.6 cm), Photographs, William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock)

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 9, verso, Publisher, Johann Schönsperger the Younger, German, active 1510–30, Schönsperger, Johann the…

Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair), 500–700, Made in probably Constantinople, Byzantine, Gold, silver, pearls, amethyst, sapphire, glass, quartz, Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (3.8 x 8.2 cm),…

A Sioux Chief, 1898, Platinum print, 19.5 x 13.0 cm. (7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.), Photographs, Joseph T. Keiley (American, 1869–1914)

Apollo and the Nine Muses surrounded by Poets on Mount Parnassus, 17th century, Pen and brown ink, brown-gray wash, on blue prepared paper, sheet: 11 1/16 x 14 7/16 in. (28.1 x 36.7 cm),…

January, 1772, Black chalk, brown, black or gray ink and watercolor, sheet: 5 3/16 x 7 7/16 in. (13.1 x 18.9 cm), Drawings, Hendrik Meijer (Dutch, Amsterdam 1744–1793 London)

Tabouret with Winged Griffins and Benedictions, 12th century, Made in Syria, Earthenware; molded, modeled, glazed in turquoise, H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Ceramics, The holes in this tabouret…