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Are original etchings worth anything?

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Are original etchings worth anything?
Yes, some original etchings are worth something. Original signed prints by Old Masters like Rembrandt and Albrecht Dürer are particularly valuable, as are those made by modern artists such as Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Martin Lewis and David Hockney. Generally, the artist, age, historical significance, image quality and overall conditions of etchings all contribute to their value. To learn how much your etching may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a large collection of etchings on 1stDibs.
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Eucalyptus resinifera (Red Gum Eucalyptus / Botany Bay Gum Tree)
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Thomas Bensley, 1805. Etching and engraving with hand coloring in watercolor, 10 1/4 x 8 inches (260 x 204 mm) the full sheet, margins trimmed. In very good condition with e...
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Early 19th Century English School Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving, Etching

The Persian Cyclamen (Plate 4 from The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature)
By Abraham Pether
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Kew Gardens, 1804. Mixed-method engraving (combining aquatint, stipple, line engraving, and mezzotint), printed in color a la poupée with hand-coloring in watercolor and gou...
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Early 19th Century English School Figurative Prints

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Engraving, Watercolor, Mezzotint, Aquatint

Karneval - Etching by Rudolf Kügler - 1963
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and aquatint on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered in pencil. Edition of 200. The artwork showcases a wonderful balance of Post-Cubist abstraction and Informel texturi...
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Old Master, etching, Jan van de Velde II (1593-1641), Tobias and the Fish
By Willem van de Velde the Younger
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Jan van de Velde II (1593-1641) Tobias Surprised by the Fish Etching and engraving on fine laid paper without watermark, c. 1620-1630 After Moses van Uyttenbroeck (Dutch, c. 1595–aft...
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1620s Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Lust - Etching, (Ed. Goupil, 1897)
Located in Paris, IDF
Auguste RODIN (1840–1917) (after) Lust, 1897 Heliogravure retouched with drypoint (Goupil Studio) Unsigned Limited edition of 125 unnumbered copies On vellum, 42.5 x 31 cm (16.7 x 1...
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1890s Academic Figurative Prints

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Etching

Salvador Dali : The Blue Horsemen, Original signed print, Field #73-1 J
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI (1904–1989) The Blue Horsemen Original print (etching) Signed on the plate On Japanese paper, 28 x 38 cm (11 x 14.9 in) REFERENCES: - Field Catalogue Raisonné #73-1 J...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

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