Heraldry (4) - Semper Idem Cherubs

Heraldry (4) - Semper Idem CherubsHERALDRY Although symbols have been used since prehistoric times as a method to identify families and clans, it was not until the 12th century in Western Europe that the formalized system was developed. As heavy plate armor was developed, large helmets made visual identification of a warrior impossible. A system of painting symbols on shields was designed to prevent confusion in warfare and to establish their identity. This evolved into highly

Seba collected thousands of new and exotic examples of Natural History

The Eight Victorian Flowers by Paul Jerand (circa 1880) of London that we have reproduced in full color

Framed in French country or contemporary lineal in restaurant or home kitchens

"A Collections of Roses from Nature" established her reputation as one of the finest painters of the Queen of Flowers

Sporting artists such as Herring and Heberte found many patrons for their fashionable works

all thirty five of the lithographs which were issued between 1850 – 1884

each sheet may be broken apart and framed as miniatures

published a two volume book of horsemanship in the United States

Interiors have been reproduced from some of the most fashionable Parisian furnishing establishments of the late 1800's

Captivated by their flight and plumage

While the French Porcelaine was a catalog of items intended for sale

Image: 17 x 20"            Paper: 20 x 26"