What It Is

This is a 19th-century hand-colored engraving titled “Baie de Beyrouth (Café Haji Daoud)” — meaning Bay of Beirut, dated May 1854.

From the back label:

• Painted by: J.D. Woodward

• Engraved by: C. Cousin

• Published by: Éditions Richard A. Chahine – “Les Orientalistes au Liban” (Orientalists in Lebanon)

The image shows a Levantine coastal scene with Mediterranean-style buildings, mountainous terrain, and waterfront — consistent with mid-19th century Orientalist art depicting the Eastern Mediterranean.

Estimated Value

This appears to be a reproduction print (likely a high-quality reprint published by Éditions Chahine), not an original 1854 engraving. That distinction matters significantly:

|Type |Estimated Value|

|----------------------------------------|---------------|

|**Reproduction print** (Chahine edition)|**$30–$150** |

|**Original 1854 engraving** |**$200–$800+** |

To Get a More Accurate Value

• Check eBay sold listings for “Baie de Beyrouth engraving”

• Contact a Middle Eastern art dealer or auction house

• The Chahine editions are collectible but relatively common in Lebanese antique markets

It’s a lovely piece of Levantine historical art!