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Period: 18th Century
Samuel Menasseh ben Israel, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Samuel Menasseh ben Israel, Year: Of Original 1636, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 6 x 4.25 inches, Size: 14 x 11 in....
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Traveling animals - Original etching enhanced with watercolor
Located in Paris, IDF
George EDWARDS Traveling animals Original engraving enhanced with watercolor Signed in the plate and dated, 1746 28.6 x 23.5 cm From Volume II of the Natural History of Birds, plat...
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Academic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Holbein Hand-colored Portrait of Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury for Henry VIII
By (After) Hans Holbein The Younger
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed hand colored stipple engraving and etching portrait of William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury under King Henry VII and his son King Henry VIII was created by Francesco Bartolozzi (1728–1815) after a drawing and a painting by Hans Holbein (1497-1543), who was Henry VIII's court painter. The print was published in London by John Chamberlaine in 1795. The print was created utilizing stipple engraving and etching techniques by the Italian artist Francesco Bartolozzi, who was employed as the royal engraver by King George III of England. The publisher, John Chamberlaine, was Keeper of the King's Drawings and Medals. The inscription beneath the portrait reads" "In His Majesty's Collection", "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R A Historical Engraver to His Majesty'' in the lower right, and ''From an original drawing by Hans Holbien'' in the lower left. The original painting by Holbein is displayed at Lambeth Castle and the original drawing is in the art collection at Windsor Castle. The engraving is held by many museums, including: The British Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The National Portrait Gallery, The Chicago Art Institute and The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. This portrait depicts Archbishop William Warham facing to his right, wearing a black cap covering his ears and fur trimmed clerical robes. The print is presented in a decorative gold-colored wood frame with a blue-grey fabric mat. The frame measures 26.5" x 20.13" x 1". The print is in excellent condition. William Warham (1450-1532) was the last of the pre-Reformation archbishops of Canterbury, serving under King Henry VII and then under King Henry VIII. He was a quiet, unassuming intellectual whose career ended with a strong and brave stance against the divorce of King Henry VIII and the king's resultant withdrawal of England from the Catholic church and his draconian actions against the clergy. As Lord Chancellor...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Etching

Altar de St. Antonio de Padua Hand Colored Engraving 1724
Located in Paonia, CO
Anthony of Padua or Anthony of Lisbon born Fernando Martins de Bulhoes 15 August 1195 – 13 June 1231) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. Noted by his contemporaries for his powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was one of the most quickly canonized saints in church history, being canonized less than a year after his death. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII...
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Baroque 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Flamingo Engraving
Located in New York, NY
Original engraving, hand-colored at publication, after the work of Mark Catesby by Johann Michael Seligmann from "Sammlung verschneider auslandischer und seltener Vogel." Nuremberg:...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper

The Flute Player (l'Espiegle), Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Flute Player (l'Espiegle), Year: Of Original: 1642, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 4.5 x 6 inches, Size: 12 x 12....
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

A Group of Four 18th Century Engravings from Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage Journal
Located in Alamo, CA
A grouping of four framed engravings from the atlas of the official British Admirality sanctioned journal of Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage entitled "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean Undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere", published upon completion of the voyage in London in 1784 by Strahan & Cadell. These engravings were made from drawings by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd and final voyage of discovery. The set of engravings includes: "A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, the Rowers Masked", Plate 65 in the atlas; "A Dance in Otaheite" (Tahiti), Plate 28; "King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga), plate 20; "Inside of a House in Nootka Sound" (Canada), plate 42. These engravings are professionally framed in Koa wood, the same wood as was used to make the canoes of the ancient Hawaiians. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. Not only is this amazing wood native to Hawaii, but it is known for the deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has an honored heritage in Hawaii and is highly revered and sacred. The word “koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian. The warriors of King Kamehameha the Great, created canoes and weapons from a wood plentiful on the Big Island of Hawaii. This wood became synonymous with the warriors themselves, and it became known as koa. These four engravings would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. They may be purchased separately or in groups on 1stDibs. Their listing Reference #'s are: LU117324682432, LU117324682022, LU117324684052 and LU117324684062. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook (1728-1779) during this voyage. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of Sandwich...
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Other Art Style 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Carcere ascura
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Carcere ascura Etching, 1743 Signed in the plate bottom left corner From: Prima Parte, 1743 Second edition: 1750-1778 Watermark: R 37-39 A lifetime impression printed during Piranesi’s life, before the plates are moved to Paris by his sons in the 1790’s This image foretells Piranesi's famous set, Carceri (Prisons) which is his next creative effort. Condition: Horizontal crease midway in the sheet associated with the manufacture of the paper. Visible watermark verso Small printer crease in the bottom right below the caption plate. Image size: 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches Reference: Robison 3 iii/VI Piranesi In Rome: Prima Parte di Architetture e Prospettive "Although Piranesi studied architecture in Venice, he never was able to find work in the field other than a few jobs involving remodeling in Rome. While Piranesi was struggling to support his architectural endeavors upon his arrival in Rome in 1740, he spent a short period of time in the studio of master painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770) in addition to his apprenticeship with Giuseppe Vasi. The first production of Piranesi’s early years in Rome and a culmination of his training under Vasi, Tiepolo, and his uncle, was the Prima Parte di Architetture e Prospettive (1743). The Prima Parte was a collection of twelve etchings of imaginary temples, palaces, ruins, and a prison. During this time, Piranesi was still developing the unique style of etching he is known for today, and as such the Prima Parte differs significantly in technique compared to later works. In the Frontispiece of the Prima Parte, Piranesi’s lines are definite and exact with very little flow to them, designed in the form of traditional etching. The detail is immaculate, and yet perspective of the piece is oddly simple and familiar to the viewer. Piranesi’s technique employs miniscule markings and lines, intricately woven together to create a stippling effect. The Prima Parte, described as “rigid” by art historian Jonathan Scott, came to be seen as a stark contrast to his later sketches, which were much lighter and freer. Influenced by the style of Tiepolo, which epitomized the lightness and brightness of the Rococo period, Piranesi adopted some of the more painterly techniques of the masters he apprenticed under. Piranesi made the medium of etching appear as though it was a sketch or a painting, hence a “freer” and more fluid design in his later works. For example, the frontispiece of the Prima Parte read as an etching to Piranesi’s audience, but in his later vedute, the style of etching almost appears to be made of brushstrokes. Moreover, at the same time Piranesi was working on the Prima Parte, he aided the artist Giambattista Nolli. There is a small section of Nolli’s map...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Les Bergers Romains, landscape with Roman ruins, 18th century engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Les Bergers Romains Copper-line engraving by Jean Jacques Leveau (1729-1786) after Pierre Mettay (1728-1759). C1755. Proof, before lettering. Laid, watermarked paper. A landscap...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

J Haid, Martin Van Meytens, Engraving, Portrait Count Ferdinand Plettenberg
Located in Greven, DE
Johann Jakob Haid (1704-1767), engraver Johann Stenglin (1715-1770), engraver Martin van Meytens (1695-1770), inventor Ferdinand Count of Plettenber...
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Baroque 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Flowering Sweet Pea: 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original antique colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving of flowering Red Sweet Peas which is finished with hand-coloring. It is entitled "Lathyrus Flore Majore Pur...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Eurasian Teal Duck: An 18th Century Hand-colored Nozeman Engraving "Anas Crecca"
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare 18th Century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Anas Crecca" (Eurasian Teal) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlan...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

The So-Called Tempio della Tosse, Near Tivoli. Interior Upright
Located in Fairlawn, OH
The So-Called Tempio della Tosse, Near Tivoli. Interior Upright (Veduta interna del Tempio della Tosse) "Temple of the Cough" Etching, 1764 Signed in the plate From: Vedute di Roma...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
Located in Middletown, NY
Four plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars and their Strange Diet of Flowers. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: J F Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving with hand coloring in watercolor and gouache printed on one sheet of watermarked Honig cream laid paper, each measures 6 1/4 x 5 inches (157 x 121 mm), sheet measures 20 5/8 x 14 inches (522 x 355 mm), full margins. With handling creases in the lower right sheet quadrant, as well as minor, loose cockling, otherwise in very good condition. The colors are superb with exceptionally fresh and bright saturation. Engraved between 1679 and 1683, printed 1730. Plates included: CI; CII; CIII & CIV. MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN was one of the most highly respected entomologists of the 17th century, and remains today one of the field's most significant figures. A German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, she reared herself on the study of caterpillars, and made tremendous contributions to the knowledge of the life cycles of numerous species. Until her detailed and careful study of the process of metamorphosis it was thought that insects were "born of mud," through spontaneous generation. Trained as a miniature painter by her stepfather, she published her first book of illustrations in 1675, at the age of 28. In 1679, Merian published the first volume of the two-volume series on caterpillars, The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars and their Strange Diet of Flowers; the second volume followed in 1683. Each volume contained 50 plates that she engraved and etched. In 1699, Merian traveled to Dutch Guiana...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Engraving

James Basire after Guercino - Framed 18th Century Etching, Study of Janus
Located in Corsham, GB
Original etching. 'Janus' the Roman Two-Faced God of Duality Beginnings and Endings. Signed in plate. Well presented in a white card mount and gilt-effect frame. On paper.
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Portrait of a Man after Raphael - Etching by Nicholas Dupuis - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait After Raphael is an etching realized by N. Dupuis Junior in 1755. Good conditions. Signed in plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes. The etching was re...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Christ presented to the people, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Christ presented to the people, Year: of Original 1655, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 15.5 x 18 inches, Size: 22 x 2...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

A Promenade to a Rout on a fair Evening
By Isaac Cruikshank
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Allen & West, 1797. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper, 8 1/8 x 10 5/8 inches (213 x 270 mm), wide margins. Scattered toning, mat tone, and dog-e...
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English School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

Piranesi IV.
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine Art Print Hahnemuehle, editioned, Giovanni Battista Piranesi print in Verlag von AD Lehmann in Wien, end of the 19. century, SalamonArt certificate will be included.
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Italian School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of an infamous thief
By Abraham Bosse
Located in Middletown, NY
A fascinating image of a well-known theif robbing a merchant of goods held atop her head. Paris: circa 1670. Etching and engraving on cream laid paper, 6 3/4 x 4 15/16 inches (17...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Handmade Paper, Engraving, Etching

The Hundred Guilder Print, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Hundred Guilder Print, Year: Of original btw 1643-1649, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 11 x 15.5 inches, Size: 20 ...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Glaucium Violaccum (Violet Horned-Poppy) /// James Sowerby Botanical Flower Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: James Sowerby (English, 1757-1822) Title: "Glaucium Violaccum (Violet Horned-Poppy)" (Vol. 3, Plate 201) Portfolio: English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants Year: 1794 (First edition) Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on cream wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: J. Davis...
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Victorian 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

Veduta Della Gran Curia Innocenziana from Vedute di Roma, 1752
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exceptional mid-18th century etching by Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) Piranesi (b. 1720-1778) is titled “Veduta della Gran Curia Innocenziana” (“View of the Palazzo di Montecitorio”). It is from Piranesi’s Vedute di Roma...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Capital letter C from the Antiquities of Herculaneum - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Capital letter C for the Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed, original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters. In very good condition, except for some ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Shipping on the IJ, Amsterdam in the Background.
Located in Middletown, NY
A busy 18th century river scene along Amsterdam's waterfront. One etching from the series of 10 lively nautical scenes entitled Seascapes. This image depicts six vessels, from left ...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Etching

Marble relief of a trireme from the Temple of Fortuna, Praeneste, from Vasi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Marble relief of a trireme from the Temple of Fortuna, Praeneste, from Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Ba...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Roman Fresco With Animals - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Temple and Tower from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The etching b...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Shooting. English engraving by Woollett after George Stubbs, 1799
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Shooting - Plate II', engraving from George Stubb's famous set of four shooting engravings. Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring by William...
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Victorian 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

A Chinese Watchman, from The Costume of China, by G.H. Mason, engr. John Dadley
Located in Middletown, NY
London: 1799. Copperplate stipple engraving with hand coloring in watercolor, 17 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches (445 x 260 mm) (sheet), full margins. In very good condition with some minor, lig...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

French pipe organ design, late 18th century engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Elevation Geometralle d'Un Buffet D'Orgue d'Une Nouvelle Decoration' Copper-line engraving. C1770. 380mm by 420mm (platemark) 460mm by 560mm (sheet) From Roubo's 'L'Art du Menui...
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Rococo 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

HOMANN, Johann Baptist (1663-1724) Nova Anglia. Septentrionali Americæ implantat
Located in Bristol, CT
Map Sz: 18 3/4"H x 22 5/8"W Frame Sz: 27 1/2"H x 31"W Nuremberg: Homann Heirs, [circa 1740]. Copper-engraved map, with full original colour. A highly fascinating and attractive ma...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Paper

The Resurrection
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare and beautiful 18th century bible illustration by a female artist. Engraving on cream laid paper with a "V" shaped watermark, 8 x 4 5/8 inch...
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Italian School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Engraving

John Flamsteed, astronomer, 18th century portrait engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Flamsteed' Copper-line engraving by Joseph Baker after T Gibson. 1790. John Flamsteed FRS (1646 - 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal. He catalogued ov...
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English School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Italian Painter’s Portrait Engravings on Laid Paper on Canvas in Ebonized Frames
Located in Firenze, IT
These beautiful Italian 18th Centruy engravings on laid paper feature the portrait of two famous Italian painters: Veronese and Guido Reni. They were engraved by Pier Antonio Pazzi a...
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Baroque 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Cotton Canvas, Laid Paper, Engraving

'Bacchus' — 18th Century Classical Italian Realism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Giovanni Domenico Campiglia, 'Bacchus', engraving, 1734, edition unknown. Signed 'Dom. Campiglia del.' in the plate, lower left. Engraving by Gabbugiani, after the original by Giovan...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Venetian School: Neoclassical banquet scene with angels and putti.
Located in Middletown, NY
Brownish black ink on dark cream, handmade, laid paper, 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (208 x 260 mm). Uniform age tone with several scattered, unobtrusive spots of brown discoloration, consistent with age. Right top corner loss, evenly trimmed, paper tape remnants at top left corner, recto. Collector's stamp in blue ink ("PRB"), lower left corner, recto. On the verso is a neoclassical graphite and brown ink study of a procession showing a woman being carried in a birthing sedan chair. The woman is being carried backwards, with putti, and horn players, leading her up an embankment, across a river. In her wake we see a crowned man...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper

"La Nouvelle" Tulip Hand-Colored Engraving
By Christoph Jacob Trew
Located in New York, NY
"La Nouvelle" is from Christoph Trew's Hortus Nitidissimis omnem per annum superbiens Floribus ... Der das ganze Jahr hindurch im schönsten Flor stehende B...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Engraving

Bird of Prey: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a parrot bird entitled "La Bondree (Bird of Prey)" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 420 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in association wi...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Letter R - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter R is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichit...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Motifs Decorative - Etching by Bernard Picart - 1729
Located in Roma, IT
Motifs decorative is a black and white etching on paper, realized in 1729 by Bernard Picart.   Signed and dated on plate on the lower margin. The artwork is attached on black passep...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Differentes Sortes D'Armoires Pour Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle' French copper-line engraving by Pelletier after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked p...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano (Raphael's Loggia in the Vatican) Plate X Pilaster
By Gaetano Savorelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artists: Raffaello Sanzio d’Urbino.(1483 – 1520) Gateano Savorelli, artist. (unk.- 1791) Ludovico Teseo, draughtsman. (1731-1782) Pietro Camporesi, architect (1726 - 1781) Giovanni Ottoviani (1735-1808) & Giovanni Volpato (1735 – 1803), engravers Title: Delle Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano, Plate X (10) Year: 1772-1777 Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Sight size: 42 x 16 inches. Framed size: 55.5 x 28.5 inches Condition: Very good Frame: Frame in very good condition A tall and incredibly detailed printed panel, “Delle Logge di Rafaele nel Vaticano” (“Raphael Loggia...
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Renaissance 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Watercolor

Fresco from Antiquities of Herculaneum- Etching by Fernando Strina- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Fresco from Antiquities of Herculaneum is an Etching realized by Fernando Strina The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Ant...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

A Prospect of Lincoln's Inn; A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster
Located in Middletown, NY
A fine prospect image of gardens at Lincoln's Inn, London. A Prospect of Lincoln's Inn; A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster; The Fountain and Gardens in New Square, Lin...
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English School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Handmade Paper, Engraving

The Rat Poison Peddler, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - The Rat Poison Peddler, Year: Of Original 1632, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 5.5 x 5 inches, Size: 13 x 11 in. (33....
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Redoute Hand-colored Engraving of Cactus Flowers "Cactus Peruvianus Cierge"
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed hand-colored stipple engraving entitled "Cactus Peruvianus Cierge du Pérou" by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Plate 58 from his illustrated publication 'Plantarum Historia Succulentarum ou Histoire des Plantes Grasses', published in Paris in 1799. It depicts a branching limb of a cactus with a beautiful flower. There is a separate detail of the anatomy of a seed with early growth. Redoute was a pioneer of the stipple engraving technique, which he used to create this image. It involves utilizing a series of small dots worked into a copper plate rather than the more common lines. These dots can be made smaller or thicker depending on the degree of opacity the artist intends for various areas of the print. When inked and applied to paper, this allows for a greater portion of the paper to be seen, which accentuates the appearance of luminosity of the subject the artist is creating. Different color inks are used in the printing process, a time consuming technique known as "a la poupee". The engraving is then finished with watercolor to further enhance the beauty and realism of the print subject. This engraving of a flowering cactus is presented in silver-colored ribbed wood frame and a double mat; cream-colored outer mat and heather green inner mat. The frame measures 21.25" high by 17.25" wide by 1.13" deep. The sheet measures 19.88" high by 14" wide. There are wide margins with a few short tears and chips along the the left, right and upper edges, which are all covered by the mat. There are small spots predominantly in the margins, with a few present in the image area. The print is otherwise in very good condition. There is another Redoute flowering cactus listed on 1stdibs, LU117326853392, which is framed and matted identically to this one. The pair would make an attractive display grouping. Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840), was a painter and botanist originally from Belgium, who pursued his extremely successful artistic career in France. He is well known for his watercolor paintings of roses, lilies and other flowers and their subsequent folio-sized, color stipple engravings. Some believe him to be the greatest botanical illustrator of all time. Redouté was a favorite of the French royal court at the time and of the post French...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Madonna and Donor (an Ecclesiastic)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reproduction from a collection of drawings by Flemish and Dutch masters of the XV-XVII Centuries preserved in the Albertina Collection in Vienna, Austria. Published by Campbell Dodgs...
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Renaissance 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Different Profils Pour Les Bordures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Pour Les Bordures de Glaces avec leurs Ornements' French copper-line engraving by Michelinot after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked pa...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle, Roubo French cabinetmaking engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle' French copper-line engraving by Milson after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's 'L'Art du Men...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures de la Menuiserie et de la Marquer sur le Plan' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid water...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

"House Cleaning in Preparation for the New Year" - Japanese Woodblock on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
"House Cleaning in Preparation for the New Year" - Japanese Woodblock on Paper House cleaning scene by Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). This print was originally published around 1796-1799, with this example being a later reprint. The full scene is five sheets - there are two more sheets to the right that show more members of the house. However, it is these three sheets that contain the majority of the action - a maid sweeping at a mouse, a lady fainting, and a painting moved aside to allow for cleaning. Presented in a new black mat. Mat size: 24"H x 38"W Paper size: 17.75"H x 33"W Print Impression: 14.63"H x 29.5"W Utamaro Kitagawa...
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Edo 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Rice Paper, Woodcut

Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare, original first edition hand-colored engraving of Peacock Butterflies and Water Betony Moths depicted in their natural botanical environment, which is plate 8 from Mos...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Telephe guéri, from "Le Temple des Muses"
Located in Roma, IT
Black and white etching on wire rod paper, representing the myth of Telephus and his healing. Plate with fresh impression, from the volume “Le Temple des Muses...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Glaucus, from "Le Temple des Muses" - Etching by B. Picart - 1742
Located in Roma, IT
Black and white etching on wire rod paper, representing the Greek myth of Glaucus. Wonderful plate with very fresh impression and an elegant line, from the volume “Le Temple des Mus...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Christopher Saxton & William Kip - Framed 17th Century Engraving, Merionith
Located in Corsham, GB
An early copper-engraved county map of Merioneth, based on the work of Christopher Saxton (1540-1610), and engraved by William Kip (fl.1598-1610) for William Camden's 'Britannia'. Wi...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Flowering Henbane : A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting flowering "Hyosciamus albus and Hyosciamus vulgaris" (Henbane) plants from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensi...
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Academic 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie pour Recevoir La Sculpture' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. F...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes' French copper-line engraving by JB Bichard after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's...
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French School 18th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

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