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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
FEOLI. Vedute del Museo Pio-Clementino
Located in London, GB
Magnificent large plate illustrating the Vatican Museum at the end of the eighteenth century by Vincenzo Feoli (1750 - 1831) after Miccinelli and Costa. The Pio-Clementino museum, n...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Handmade Paper

18th Century Engraving "Birdseye View of Grand Country House at Hamstead Marshal
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century Engraving "Birdseye View of Grand Country House at Hamstead Marshall" C.1924 Bird's eye view of the grand country house and gardens at Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire, o...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Set of Two Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by George Edwards /// Bird Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: George Edwards (English, 1694-1773) Title: "Set of Two Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by George Edwards" Portfolio: A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of Some O...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

John Gould - Trichoglossus goldiei-(Birds of New Guinea and the adjacent Papuan)
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Trichoglossus goldiei  - John Gould lithograph with hand-colored size 54 cm X 37 cm This remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished col...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

17th century etching black and white mother and child figures scene
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mother & Child" is an original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega. It depicts a mother and her child. Publisher: Pearce #51. 3" x 3" art 13 3/4" x 11 3/4" frame Cornelis Pietersz B...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

17th century etching black and white figurative character print expressive
By Jan Gillisz van Vliet
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Jan Gillisz van Vliet (1605–1668) was a Dutch Golden Age artist and student of Rembrandt. He worked with Rembrandt between 1628 and 1637, inspired by his master's work. Like Rembrandt, van Vliet made a series of beggar figures, though often with a greater degree of satire and expressiveness. For example, this image of a rat catcher...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

George Edwards: c18th Engravings of Birds in Decalcomania Frames
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: "A History of Uncommon Birds", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and ornithologist, George Edwards (1694 -1773) is best known for his work, ""A Natural Histo...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Watercolor

“The Graduate” Fine Art Print by Laurent Durieux Lithograph Pop Art Contemporary
Located in Draper, UT
Size: 36,5 x 30 cm / 14,37 x 11,81 inches Limited Edition of 206/300 Signed and numbered by Laurent Durieux
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

St John's College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) St John's College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of St John's, Cambridge, engraved by P...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Gonville & Caius, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Gonville & Caius College, Ca...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Trinity College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan iii
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Trinity College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of the Bishop's Hostel in Trinity Colleg...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Trinity College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan i
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Trinity College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Trinity College, Cambridge, engraved ...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Magdalene College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Magdalene College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Magdalene College, Cambridge, engra...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Corpus Christi, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Corpus Christi, Cambridge, eng...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

John Gould - Trogon Personatus from 'Birds of Great Britain' C. 1862
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Trogon Personatus - John Gould lithograph with hand-colored size 54 cm X 36 cm This remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color i...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Sidney Sussex, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Sidney Sussex, Cambridge, engra...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Christ's College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Christ's College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Christ's College, Cambridge, engrave...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Emmanuel College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan i
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Emmanuel College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, engrave...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Library View, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) The Auditoriums & Public Library, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of the auditoriums and ...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Clare College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Clare College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Clare College, Cambridge, engraved by P...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Clare College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Clare College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Clare College, Cambridge, engraved by P...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

View of Cambridge, engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) View of Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Cambridge, engraved by Pieter van der Aa after...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

King's College, Cambridge engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan iv
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) King's College, Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view King's College, Cambridge, engraved by Pi...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Map of Cambridge, engraving Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733), after David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Map of Cambridge Engraving 12 x 16 cm An eighteenth-century view of Cambridge, engraved by Pieter van der Aa after ...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter B - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet B,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

17th century etching black and white figures scene
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Singer" is an original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega. It depicts a performer and onlookers. Publisher: Pearce #50. 4" x 3" art 16 1/2" x 13 1/2" frame Cornelis Pietersz Be...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Johann Weinmann : Mezzotint engraving in a decalcomania frame.
Located in Richmond, GB
From a wonderful selection of hand-coloured mezzotint engravings from: "Phytanthoza Iconographia", c1739, presented in a hand-made parcel-gilt, ebonised and decalcomania frame...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Draught of a Galley /// Old Masters Ship Boat Seascape Construction Diagram Art
By William Henry Toms
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: William Henry Toms (English, c.1700-1765) Title: "Draught of a Galley" (Plate 13, Vol. III, page 131) Portfolio: La Spectacle de la Nature Year: 1737 Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Unknown, London, UK Publisher: Humphreys, London, UK Framing: Recently framed in a Regency style gold moulding with 100% cotton rag matting and 99% UV protective Museum Glass. The frame is an antique frame we've reused, originally built by Knoedler Gallery, New York, NY Framed size: 10.25" x 10.25" Sheet size (irregular margins): 6.63" x 8.25" Image size: 4.75" x 6.75" Condition: In excellent condition with strong colors and good margins Rare Notes: Comes from the 1737 volume edition of Noël-Antoine Pluche's "La Spectacle de la Nature", translated from the original French by Humphreys as "Nature Displayed". With two soft vertical folds within paper as issued. Various dealer reference numbers and an old price pencil inscribed in margins and on verso. Biography: William Henry Toms (c. 1700–1765) was an English engraver. He worked on portraits, book-plates, landscapes and prints of buildings. Among his works were the plates for Robert West's "Perspective Views of All the Ancient Churches in London" (1736–1739). In 1741, he worked with Thomas Badeslade on "Chorographia Britanniae or a New Set of Maps of all the Counties in England and Wales". The maps were republished on 29 September 1742, with additional place names. Among Toms's apprentices was the engraver and publisher John Boydell. W. H. Toms lived in Masham Street, London, and was the father of the painter Peter Toms. Toms died in 1765. Noël-Antoine Pluche (1688-1761) , known as the abbé Pluche, was a French priest...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Paysages (Landscapes)
Located in New York, NY
Franz Edmund Weirotter (1730-1771), Paysages (Landscapes), 1759, complete set of 6 (5 are illustrated on this site), [signed in the plates lower right Weirotter sc, and also signed a...
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Realist 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Packhorse and Soldiers /// Antique British Victorian Etching Figurative Animal
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) John Hamilton Mortimer (English, 1740-1779) Title: "Packhorse and Soldier" Year: 1783 Medium: Original Etching on watermarked laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Prin...
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Pre-Raphaelite 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Laid Paper, Intaglio

"Pendragon Castle" and "Lincoln Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// British UK
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774) Title: "Pendragon Castle" (Plate 312) and "Lincoln Castle" (Plate 170) Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Vener...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell specimens in an early naturalist style. Presented u...
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Naturalistic 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees satyr goats signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mythological Scene--Satyr & Goat Herder" is an original etching signed by Italian artist Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione. It depicts a satyr lounging on the left and an approaching g...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Johann Weinmann: c.18th Engraving of Fruit in a Decalcomania Frame.
Located in Richmond, GB
Price is for one framed print. Prints sold individually. Hand-coloured mezzotint engravings from: ""Phytanthoza Iconographia"", c1739, presented in hand-made parcel-gilt, ebonised ...
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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Mezzotint

"Oakham Castle" and "Nottingham Park/Castle" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// UK
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774) Title: "Oakham Castle" (Plate 242) and "Nottingham Park/Castle" (Plate 226) Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerable Remains of Above 400 Castles, Monasteries, Palaces in England and Wales Year: 1726-1739 Medium: Set of Two Original Engravings on watermarked laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Unknown Publisher: Robert Sayer, London, UK Reference: Lowndes page 303-304; Upcott page 33 Sheet size (each): approx. 11" x 18.25" Image size (platemark) (each): approx. 7.75" x 14.75" Condition: "Nottingham Park" has light soiling in margins and scattered light foxmarks across sheet. They are both otherwise strong impressions in very good condition Notes: Comes from Samuel and Nathaniel Buck's three volume portfolio "Buck's Antiquities" or "Venerable Remains of Above 400 Castles, Monasteries, Palaces in England and Wales" (1726-1739), which consists of 428 engravings. Both "Oakham Castle" and "Nottingham Park/Castle" have unidentified watermarks in the center of their sheets. They both also have "Liverpool Free Public Library" chop mark/blind stamps at bottom center of their sheets. Old price pencil inscribed in margins. Oakham Castle is a historic building in Oakham, Rutland. The castle is known for its collection of massive horseshoes and is also recognised as one of the best examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. It is a Grade I listed building. Owned and managed by the Rutland County Council, Oakham Castle is licensed for civil...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Cercle Rouge
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Antoni tàpies, 1.976 “Cercle rouge” Engraving Hand signed and numbered HC Edition Tàpies Catalogue vol.II
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Abstract 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter L - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet L,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter A - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet A,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter C - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet C,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter P - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet P,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter N - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet N,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter C - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet C,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter B - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet B,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter C - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet C,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter C - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet C,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter N - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet N,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter L - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet L,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter P - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet P,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter Q - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet Q,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter S - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet S,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter U - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet U,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th century. Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter U - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet U,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter S - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet S,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter P - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum  - Letter of the Alphabet P,  from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Naturam Omnem - Lithograph by Pajou Augustin - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Naturam Omnem is a print realized by French Pajou Augustin (1730-1809) in the late 18th century. Lithograph on paper. Signed on the plate, Ti...
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Modern 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Half-length portrait of a man with beard - A Rembrandt of the 18th century -
Located in Berlin, DE
Johann Friedrich Bause (1738 Halle a. d. Saale - 1814 Weimar). Half-length portrait of a man with beard and cap after a drawing by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. Etching and coppe...
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Baroque 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Louth Park Abbey" and "Easby Abbey" from "Buck's Antiquities" /// Architecture
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (English, 1696-1779) and (?-1759/1774) Title: "Louth Park Abbey" (Plate 172) and "Easby Abbey" (Plate 324) Portfolio: Buck's Antiquities or Venerabl...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Air
Located in New York, NY
Wenzel Hollar (1606-1677), Air, 1647, after Petrus van Avont, from the Four Elements. [signed and dated W. Hollar 1647 lower right and inscribed P. van Avont inu lower left in the plate] Reference: Pennington 522, third state (of 3). In good condition (a thin spot upper left verso), on laid paper, trimmed outside of the borderline all around, 5 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches. Provenance: the London firm of Craddock and Barnard, still in their mat, with the Barnard annotations. A fine strong impression of this whimsical representation of the element Air. Hollar (1607-1677) had learned etching as a gentlemanly pursuit before, as a Protestant, having to leave Catholic Prague when he was 20. For nine years he worked in various German towns, mostly producing topographical prints...
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Old Masters 18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

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Etching

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