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Old Masters Figurative Prints

OLD MASTERS

Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

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Style: Old Masters
Oil Lamp - Etching by Marcantonio Iacomino - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Marcantonio Iacomino (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di E...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Serpents and Roman Ceremony- Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Serpents and Roman Ceremony from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Nolli in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some fox...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Anti...
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Seascape with Monument and Figures - Etching by F. Cepparuli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Francesco Cepparuli (1750-1767). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original...
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Oil Lamp - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolan...
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Decoration With Animals - Etching by Raffaele Barone - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Raffaele Barone (18th century). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le An...
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Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Ant...
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Seascape With Monuments and Figures - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monuments and Figures is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title...
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Ancient Roman Still - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Vincenzo Campana and Aniello Cataneo in the 18th Century. Signed on plate. ...
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Still Life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni and Giovanni Guerra in the 18th Century. Signed on plate. Good conditions e...
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Roman Still Life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Niccolò Cesarano and Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed on plate. Good condi...
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Ancient Still Life - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Vincenzo Campana and Giuseppe Azzerboni in the 18th Century. Signed on plate. Go...
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Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Decoration is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antic...
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Decoration With Animals - Etching by Raffaele Barone - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Raffaele Barone (18th century). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le An...
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Ancient Roman Still Life - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Vincenzo Campana in the 18th Century. Signed on plate. Good conditions exc...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Oil Lamp With Decoration - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità d...
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Letter of the Alphabet I - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet I from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with some foxing. Th...
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Letter of the Alphabet L - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet L from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with some foxing. Th...
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Letter of the Alphabet L - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet L from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with some foxing. Th...
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Roman Fresco - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Fresco With Mythological Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Ferdinando Campana in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good condit...
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Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet D, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with some foxing. ...
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Sparrows On Boughs, Roman Fresco - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sparrows On Boughs, Roman Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Aloja in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The et...
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Ornamental Pompeian Style Fresco - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ornamental Pompeian Style Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions and ...
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Dancing Maenad - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Dancing Maenad from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some folding. Th...
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Oil Lamp - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Various Artists (18th century). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Erc...
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Seascape with Monument and Figures - Etching by F. Cepparuli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Francesco Cepparuli (1750-1767). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original ...
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Landscapes with Monuments and Figures - Etching by F. Cepparuli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape With Monuments and Figures is an Etching realized by Francesco Cepparuli (1750-1767). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (origina...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Grasshopper Driving a Parrot-Cart - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Grasshopper Driving a Parrot-Cart from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni after Roccus Pozzi in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Goo...
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Festival Of Bacchus "Bacchanalia" - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Festival Of Bacchus "Bacchanalia" from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions wit...
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Oil Lamp - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolan...
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Landscapes with Monuments - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscapes With Monuments is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antich...
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Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichit...
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Daily Life In The Roman Empire - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Daily Life In The Roman Empire from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th Century. Monogrammed on the...
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Flora Goddess, Allegory Of Spring - Etching by Pietro Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Flora Goddess, Allegory Of Spring from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Pietro Campana in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with...
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Cupid In Three Frames - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cupid In Three Frames from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Nolli in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The etching belon...
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Oil Lamp With Hermes God and Birds - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Hermes God and Birds from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Oraty in the 18th Century. Signed on the plat...
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Pompeian Style Oil Lamps - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pompeian Style Oil Lamps from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th Century. Monogrammed on the p...
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Apollo God With his Lyre - Etching by Pietro Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Apollo God With his Lyre from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Pietro Campana in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Goo...
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Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed in the plate. Good conditions with some fol...
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Rhetoric In The Roman Empire - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Rhetoric In The Roman Empire from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some f...
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Letter of the Alphabet P - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet P, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belon...
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Hunting Cupid - Etching by Roccus Pozzi - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Hunting Cupid from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Roccus Pozzi in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The etching belongs to ...
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Jaguar Pompeian - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Jaguar Pompeian Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Oraty in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The etching belo...
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Ornamental Pompeian Style - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ornamental Pompeian Style With Sphinx from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Ferdinando Campana in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditi...
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Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Temple Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some foldin...
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Frontispiece of Antiquities of Herculaneum - Etching by F. Lavega - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum is an etching on paper realized by Francesco Lavega in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions and aged. The etching belongs to the print...
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Goddess - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Goddess from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some foxing and folding ...
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Oil Lamp With Hercules and Animals - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Hercules and Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Vincenzo Scarpati in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions....
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Roman Rite and Landscape - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Rite and Landscape from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed in the plate. Good conditions with some foldi...
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Oil Lamp With Animals Head - Etching by Giovanni Guerra - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Animals Head from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Guerra in the 18th Century. Monogrammed on...
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Four chiaroscuro medallion portrait woodcuts of emperors in sepia tones c.1557
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
After Hubert Goltzius (Dutch, 1526-1583) Maximilian; Frideri; Hadrian; and Antoninus Four chiaroscuro medallion portrait woodcuts of emperors in sepia tones c.1557, the diameter of each print 18.5cm overall frame dimension approximately 54 x 54cm Provenance: Trowbridge Gallery
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Helle Reaching for Phrixus - Etching by Francesco Cepparoli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Helle Reaching for Phrixus On His Flying Golden Ram from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Francesco Cepparoli in the 18th ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Decoration With Animals - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichit...
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Seascape with Monument - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monument is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità...
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Seascape With Monument and Figures - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title:...
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Decoration With Animals - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed...
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Cupid In Three Frames - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cupid In Three Frames from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th Century. Monogrammed on the plate. Good conditions. The etch...
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Oil Lamps With Hermes God - Etching by Carlo Pignatari - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamps With Hermes God from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by C. Pignatari in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good...
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Old Masters figurative prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Old Masters figurative prints available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 20th Century, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative prints created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of yellow, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Charles Amand Durand, Giuseppe Vasi, Vincenzo Campana, and Carlo Nolli. Frequently made by artists working with Etching, and Engraving and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Old Masters figurative prints, so small editions measuring 1.58 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative prints made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $66 and tops out at $350,000, while the average work sells for $308.

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