Welcome to Taylor Carlisle Galleries, your reliable guide for sourcing antique engravings.
We offer a variety of engravings in three realms - 17th-century botanicals, 18th and 19th-century images of George Washington and Mt. Vernon, and Greek and Roman art and antiquities.
At Taylor Carlisle Galleries, we deliver exceptional art, often on a quick turnaround basis. Our collection is a ready resource bringing the beauty of antique art to today’s interiors.
Who We Are
For over 35 years, collecting and curating antique engravings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries has been our passion. Whether completing installations in colonial farmhouses in New Hampshire or enhancing contemporary renovations in Washington, D.C., Taylor Carlisle Galleries brings antique prints into the spaces of discriminating residential and commercial clients.
We’re more than a platform; we’re a resource for those who appreciate the art of storytelling through design.
Christiana Diamond Mickey and Kathryn Taylor Kirkpatrick share their passion for antique images of historical significance and years of experience placing fine antique art in today’s design and restoration landscape .
Our Team
Our team searches internationally for pieces that tell a story, educate, and enhance. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a history enthusiast, or someone discovering antique art for the first time, we look forward to helping you find something special in our virtual galleries.
Principal Christiana Diamond Mickey specializes in identifying and procuring antique engravings for both historic and contemporary interiors. Her special interest is historic renovation. She is a veteran fundraiser for metropolitan Washington, DC art programs, independent schools, and nonprofits.
Director of Marketing and Operations Kathryn Taylor Kirkpatrick, a former student at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts | Tufts Boston, travels to off-the-beaten-path galleries and auctions in New York and Europe, focusing on Greece, to find rare and special pieces to share with our history-loving buyers and young collectors.
What is an Antique Print?
A print or engraving is a piece of paper on which a design has been imprinted from a matrix (sometimes wood or stone, but in our works from the 17th and 18th centuries, the matrices are copper plates). The handmade matrix can be used to make multiple impressions. The engraver/artist incises an image directly into the prepared copperplate using different-sized sharp tools called burins, which remove a metal layer, creating a recessed line. The plate is then inked. Printing occurs by hand pressing paper against the inked plate or by rolling it through a special press. The resulting impression on paper is the reverse image of the original engraved on the plate. The pressure of the press forces the ink onto the paper and also produces an outline of the edge of the metal plate in the paper, known as a platemark. Impressions printed before 1900 are considered antique prints.
Individual Collectors
Whether you are a seasoned collector, a history enthusiast, or someone discovering antique art for the first time, you’ll find something special in our virtual galleries. We believe that art connects all of us to our roots, and we hope to bring a part of history to you. From the grandeur of ancient civilizations to the botanical gardens of the Baroque period to the refined elegance of revolutionary America, our collection offers pieces that resonate with your unique taste and style. Antique art appreciates, becoming a treasure for future generations.
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Designers
We provide a variety of choices in three realms - 17th-18th and 19th-century botanicals, images of George Washington | Mt. Vernon, and Greek and Roman art and antiquities.
At Taylor Carlisle Galleries, we understand that exceptional art selection is more than just aesthetics; it's identifying a narrative that resonates with your clients. Through our collection, history meets elegance – often on an immediate delivery basis.
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Our collection is meticulously curated to bring you art that seamlessly blend with a variety of design styles. Find the perfect elements to enhance your projects.
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Each artifact in our collection carries the weight of added historical depth.
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Discover inspiration in every click. Our virtual gallery is a source of ideas for creating impressive and unique spaces for your clients.
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All pieces in our collection are an authentic, antique artifact.
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Imagine a page from 1600’s botanist’s guide framed in a contemporary frame.