Prints & Works on Paper

A midcentury gouache on paper by French painter Alfred Lop-Montel (1898-1971), depicting a Mediterranean landscape with large pine trees enclosed by a fence in the foreground, leading to a rocky hill beyond, beneath a bright blue sky. The composition is rendered in a vivid Mediterranean palette of dark green, ochre and blue, evoking the warmth of the light, the refreshing shade of the trees and the mineral tones of the landscape. Captivating brushwork lends the scene movement, with fine black lines animating the elongated branches of the trees, set in contrast to the broader, painterly passages of colour describing the hill and sky. Signed lower right, glazed under museum glass and presented in a giltwood frame.

An evocative Mediterranean landscape in bright colour.

This late 19th-century albumen print is attributed to Greek photographer Konstantinos Athanasiou and portrays a block of the north frieze of the Parthenon amongst ruins. The frieze represents the procession of the people of Athens during the Panathenaic festival. In this particular block, three men wearing a himation carry ovoid vessels, while a fourth one on the right side rests on the ground, behind a musician playing the flute. Its close-up composition highlights the elegance of Ancient Greek sculpture, combined with the character of antique photographs.

Specialised in archaeological photography, Konstantinos Athanasiou operated a studio in Athens from 1875 to 1905, using albumen prints as the first commercial photographic process to produce a positive image on paper. This refined work is glazed in an acid-free mount and a giltwood frame.

This early 20th-century pastel on paper by Walter Durac Barnett (1876–1961) depicts a rolling country landscape with a field in the foreground and woodland beyond. Executed on hay-coloured paper, it features a warm palette of greens, blues, and yellows that captures the atmosphere of a summer day. The varied shades of green convey the vibrancy of the foliage, while sinuous pastel strokes emphasise the outline of the hills and the gentle movement of the trees.

With a distinctive composition, the open field draws the eye toward the woods and distant hills, creating a sense of depth and calm. Located lower left, signed lower right, and presented glazed under a cream mount within a gilded wood frame. A serene and uplifting pastoral study with bright colour.

This early 20th-century pastel on paper by Walter Durac Barnett (1876–1961) depicts a tranquil country landscape, with a field bordered by wooden fences in the foreground, framed by tall trees and rolling hills in the distance. Executed on green paper, it features a distinctive palette of greens, whites, and blues — the pale tones of the field echoing the clouds above, while the blue hills dissolve into the sky.

Expressive pastel strokes lend movement to the trees and structure to the composition, creating a serene atmosphere evocative of a cool evening. Located lower left, and presented glazed under a green mount within a gilded wood frame. An evocative country scene in fresh, harmonious colours.

This early 18th-century hand-coloured etching on paper depicts the ‘Fontaine de l’Etoile’ in the gardens of Versailles. Known as the "mountain of water," it shows a grove with a rocaille pond and a dramatic tall fountain, surrounded by smaller jets forming a cascading mount of water. The grove is framed by dense trees and architectural trellises with alcoves, characteristic of Versailles’ gardens. Elegant figures stroll through the scene, their attire highlighted in bright red and blue, contrasting with the pastel blues and greens of the landscape. Drawn and printed by printmaker Nicolas Langlois in Paris, this rare etching offers a striking perspective view, capturing the refined beauty of the Versailles gardens.

This midcentury lithograph on paper by French painter and printmaker Paul-Louis Guilbert (1886-1952) depicts a still life of a female torso sculpture displayed on a table, set against a lively background of abstract shapes and patterns. Rendered in a vibrant palette of red, blue, yellow, and black, it features dynamic brushwork enhanced by the lithograph process. With modern abstract elements, this bright and elegant scene comes from the artist’s studio, is signed and numbered, and can be paired with another Guilbert lithograph we have in stock.

This pair of late 19th-century cyanotype prints on paper portrays two ornate door knockers. One handle is richly decorated with intricate foliage and finished by two horses’ heads, while the other has a classical design. Both plates showcase an exquisite decor of scrolls that contrasts with their flat shape. The deep contrast and sumptuous blue monochrome of the cyanotype process highlight their lavish details and artistic ambition. With their attractive colour and distinctive subject, this rare pair of late 19th-century cyanotype prints makes a refined addition to a shelf or on a wall.

Commercially available in 1872, the cyanotype process was favoured by amateurs because of its simple application. They looked for artistic subjects in everyday life, mirroring the dual nature of photography at this time, between document and art.

Cyanotype prints are stable but best kept in the dark. The original prints are mounted on a single album page and preserved in an acid-free archival box. We’ve printed two facsimiles giclée prints for display, mounted in walnut frames.