Two antique 19th century color lithographs, one depicting a girl selling holly in winter and the other showing a young person playing the harp in the rain, both framed in ornate gilded frames.

Rare Pair 1860s Continental Chromolithographs in Original Gilt Frames

$825.00
$825.00
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Two antique 19th century color lithographs, one depicting a girl selling holly in winter and the other showing a young person playing the harp in the rain, both framed in ornate gilded frames.
  • Two antique 19th century color lithographs, one depicting a girl selling holly in winter and the other showing a young person playing the harp in the rain, both framed in ornate gilded frames.
  • Rare Pair 1860s Continental Chromolithographs in Original Gilt Frames
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Rare Pair 1860s Continental Chromolithographs in Original Gilt Frames

Rare Pair 1860s Continental Chromolithographs in Original Gilt Frames

$825.00
$825.00
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Few things capture the romance of the 19th century quite like this rare pair of Continental chromolithographs. Dating to the 1860s, they portray two beloved figures from another era: a wistful Holly Seller standing quietly in the hush of winter snow, and a graceful Harp Player pausing along a misty city street with her instrument in hand. Each scene is filled with the gentle sentiment and quiet beauty that made these prints so admired in their day. Protected behind glass, both chromolithographs remain in their original wooden frames, beautifully embellished with richly detailed repoussé foliate metal corner mounts.

The warm, century-old patina of the frames beautifully complements the delicate colors of the prints, giving them an elegance that only time can create. Displayed together, they tell a charming visual story where winter's quiet poetry meets the timeless language of music. Original pairs like this have become increasingly difficult to find, making them a wonderful addition to a collection or a home filled with antiques, books, and treasured objects.

As is often found with paper treasures of this age, there are a few light creases visible in the prints, mentioned for complete accuracy and entirely consistent with their age. Sold as a pair.

  • Measure 11" x 8" x 3/4" each.
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Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

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$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

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Collector’s Notes.

Chromolithography was one of the great artistic innovations of the 19th century, allowing richly colored images to be produced with remarkable detail. Complete decorative pairs in their original embellished frames have become increasingly scarce, making this an especially appealing find for collectors of Victorian and Continental decorative art.

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