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Period: 18th Century
Les Musiciens Ambulants (B119), Heliogravure by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Les Musiciens Ambulants (B119), Year: 1878 (of original 1635), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 5.5 x 4.75 in. (13.97 x...
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Différentes Especes de Buffets et Leurs Developments, French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Différentes Especes de Buffets et Leurs Developments'
(Different types of buffet and their formation)
French copper-line engraving by PL Cor after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Villa di Castel Pulci del Signor Marchese Riccardi, Italy, engraving, 1744
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Engraving with etching by Marco Antonio Corsi after a drawing by Giuseppe Zocchi (Italian, 1711/17–1767).
From 'Vedute delle ville, e d'altri luoghi d...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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25. Spray of flowers, not clearly identifiable
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Anatomy Studies - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Anatomy Studies is an etching realized by Nicholas Cochin in 1755.
Good conditions with slight foxing.
Signed in the plate.
The artwork is depicted through confident strokes.
The...
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Surrealist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
The Orbits of Venus and Mercury: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
Located in Alamo, CA
This 18th century hand-colored copperplate celestial map by Johann Doppelmayr entitled "Phænomena Motuum Irregularium quos Planetar inferiores Venus et M...
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48. Hibiscus
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Vaso Anzio di Marmo press S.E. il Sig. Schowvaloff-Etching by G.B. Piranesi-1778
Located in Roma, IT
Artist proof, printed on contemporary filigree paper, large margins, representing an antique marble vase , whose details are described in the ending note . The piece is dedicated to ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Apollo Emerging from the Waters
By Simon Thomassin
Located in Houston, TX
Antique engraving titled "Apollon Sortant Des Eaux" over 250 years old by Simon Henri Thomassin, circa 1720. Signed lower right.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white ma...
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Gresham College
Located in Middletown, NY
Etching with engraving on cream laid paper with a Garden of Holland or Maid of Dort Pro Patria watermark, 11 x 14 1/4 inches (278 x 361 mm), thread margins. Lettered with the title in a cartouche at the top-center sheet, continuing "a Latere Occidentali Prospeus AD MDCCXXXIX," with numbers over the image at right that correspond to a key 1 to 29, and with publication details: "Georgius Vertue Londini delineavit et Sculpsit anno MDCCXXXIX". Multiple expert repairs, notably a Y-shaped, expert paper tape repair on the verso. Handling creases, toning. All issues are consistent with age. An impression of this work may be viewed in the permanent collection of the British Museum, registration No. 1880,1113.3963.
A bird's eye view of the college in Broad Street, London, showing the courtyard, adjoining stable yard to the right, and the buildings at the back.
This work was included in Frederick Crace...
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English School 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Handmade Paper, Engraving, Etching
India Balthazar Solvyns European Buildings Calcutta 18th Century, rare 1st proof
Located in Norfolk, GB
Balthazar Solvyns European Buildings in Calcutta 13.25” x 19” c1796
This is an extremely rare 1st Proof etching from Solvyns first publication, A Collection of Two Hundred and F...
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Other Art Style 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Paper, Etching
Citrus (Cedar Flower): An Early 18th C. Volckamer Hand-colored Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 18th century hand-colored copperplate engraving of the anatomy of a Cedar Flower citrus fruit by Johann Christoph Volkhamer, entitled "Cedro di fiore e Sugo doppia (...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Green Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Jan Uytenbogaert (1606-84; The Goldweigher), Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Jan Uytenbogaert (1606-84; The Goldweigher), Year: Of Original 1639, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 9.5 x 8 inches, Si...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Etching G. Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions exc...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) 1784 Captain Cooks Final voyage by John Webber
By John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. John Webber (1752-1793) was t...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Ancient Roman Fresco - Original Etching by Giovanni Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good condi...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
18th Century Engraving "Attack with a Battering Ram" by Montfaucon
Located in Alamo, CA
This early original copper-plate engraving entitled "Attaque avec le Belier" from 'L'antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures' (Antiquity Explained and Represented in Diagrams), published in Paris in 1719 by Bernard de Montfaucon. It depicts an ancient...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Meissen, Germany : A Large Framed 18th Century Map by Petrus Schenk
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored 18th century map of the Meissen region of Germany, entitled "Geographischer Entwurff Derer Aemmter Meissen als Creys-Procuratur-Schul-und Stiffts-Ammt benebst ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Le Paysage a la Vache qui sa Breuve (B237), Heliogravure by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Le Paysage a la Vache qui sa Breuve (B237), Year: 1878 (of original 1650), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 4.25 x 5 in....
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Butterflies & Moths in a Landscape: 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare, original first edition hand-colored engraving depicting the natural history of butterflies and moths, which is plate 10 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aurelian: ...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
New Map of the Terraqueous Globe - WORLD MAP - CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND
By Edward Wells
Located in Santa Monica, CA
EDWARD WELLS (British 1667- 1727)
A NEW MAP of the TERRAQUEOUS GLOBE - according to the latest Discoveries and most general Divisions of it into CONTINENTS and OCEANS, 1700-01 (Shirley 609)
Engraved by Michael Burghers, Oxford. Hand-colored, Platemark 14 1/4 x 20 1/8 inches. Central cartouche flanked by figures representing the continents with dedication to William, Duke of Gloucester...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Elderly Shepherd Leaning on a Staff (after Parmigianino)
Located in Middletown, NY
A lovely chiaroscuro woodcut by Antonio Maria Zanetti the elder after a work by Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola). Printed on cream laid paper, laid down to a cream lai...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Laid Paper, Woodcut
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: JF 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: CXLI, CXLII, CXIII & CXLIV.
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
The Monument of London in Remembrance of the Dreadful Fire of 1666
Located in Middletown, NY
Bowles, Thomas III (after John Donowell)
John Bowles & Richard Wilkinson, 1751.
Steel engraving with extensive hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper, 10 1/4 x 16 inches (...
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English School 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving
Venice: 18th Century View of the Grand Canal by Lovisa
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an early 18th century etching of the Grand Canal in Venice entitled "Veduta del Canal Grande dirimpetto la Pescaria di Rialto" by Domenico Lovisa, first published in 1720 in ...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Mago of Carthage, Roman bust, C18th Grand Tour Classical antique engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Magone Cartaginese' (Magone of Carthage)
Copper-line engraving by Pazzi after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia. Plate number top right corner of image.
Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692–1768) was an Italian painter and engraver from Florence, active under the patronage of the House of Medici.
Illustration of an Ancient Roman marble bust from 'Musei Capitolini', a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the Capitoline Museum in Rome.
Mago I, also known as Magon, was the king of the Ancient Carthage...
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Renaissance 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
(Large!) UNA DELLE QUATTRO FIGURE RAPPRESENTANTI QUATTRO VITTORIE
Located in Santa Monica, CA
GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1710-1778)
UNA DELLE QUATTRO FIGURE RAPPRESENTANTI QUATTTRO VITTORIE, (Focillon 330, Wilton-Ely 463) 1750-1756
Etching, Plate 48 from “Le Antichita Romane“ vol. 3. Engraved by Jean Barbault...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark.
John Latham was the lea...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Hand-Colored Penguin Engraving
Located in New York, NY
Original engraving, hand-colored at the time of publication, after the work of George Edwards from "Sammlung verschneider auslandischer und seltener Vogel" by Johann Michael Seligma...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Laid Paper
La Chouette - Etching by Jacques Blanchon - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
La Chouette is an etching realized by Jacques Blanchon in 1771.
Signed in plate.
The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et partic...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Offering Vesta - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Offering Vesta from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is a Hand-colored etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions.
The etching...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Le Cochon de Siam ( A boar ) - Etching by Jean Gullaume Moitte - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Le cochon de Siam is an etching realized by Jean Gullaume Moitte in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
The Holy Sepulchre at Northwold in Norfolk (1795), engraving by James Basire
Located in London, GB
James Basire & Robert Blemmel Schnebbelie
The Holy Sepulchre at Northwold in the county of Norfolk
Engraving
45 x 60 cm
This engraving was originally published by the Society of ...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (B87), Heliogravure on laid paper by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Les Pelerins d'Emmaus (B87), Year: 1878 (of original 1633), Medium: Heliogravure on laid paper, Size: 8.5 x 6.5 in....
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Theseus and Achelous, Ovid's Metamorphoses, French Classical engraving, 1768
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving by Massard after Charles Monnet (1732-1808).
Theseus returns from the Calydonian hunt and is met by the river god Achelous.
From...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
A Pair of Hand Colored Engravings of an African Lioness and her Cubs and a Rhino
Located in Alamo, CA
A pair of 18th century hand colored copperplate engravings entitled "Felis Leo Linn Femina" and "Rhinoceros Unicornis Linn" from Dr. Johann Schreber's Die Sa...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Beggars receiving Alms at the Door of a House, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Beggars receiving Alms at the Door of a House, Year: of Original: 1648, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inche...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Jean Baptist Marie Huet Three Cherubs, Restrike from Musee du Louvre
By Jean Baptist Marie Huet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite piece, titled Three Cherubs, is a lithographic reproduction from La Calcographie du Louvre, printed on fine Lana paper. The artwork captures the whimsical charm of che...
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Renaissance 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
"King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga); Engraving from Captain Cook's 3rd Voyage
By John Webber
Located in Alamo, CA
"Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava" is an engraving created by William Sharp (1749-1824), from a drawing by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd and final voyage of discovery. It was published in the atlas of "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean Undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere", the official British Admirality sanctioned journal published upon completion of the voyage in London in 1784 by Strahan & Cadell.
Captain Cook visited Tonga on his 3rd voyage, which he named The Friendly Islands because of the warm welcome he and his crew received, unlike some of the other more hostile Pacific islands. The engraving depicts Cook and his men observed a kava ceremony at the village of Mu’a on Tongatapu. King Paulaho sits in the centre foreground, his back to the spectator with a man kneeling before him. The ceremonial mat depicted behind Paulaho indicates that nobody was allowed to sit behind him. The figure in the centre holds a single cup, referring to the Tongan custom of offering the cup to the king first. Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and was first described for English readers in 1768 by Captain James Cook. The kava root has been used for centuries as a central feature of ceremonies and celebrations because it was able to bring about a calming and pleasant social atmosphere. The root was crushed and processed into coconut milk to become the focal ceremonial beverage, simply referred to as kava.
This engraving is presented in a Koa wood frame and a white mat. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. There are occasional faint spots, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. This amazing Koa wood is native to Hawaii and 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.
There are three other engravings listed from the official journal of Captain Cook's 3rd voyage available that are presented in identical Koa wood frames and mats (LU117324682422, LU117324684052, LU117324684032). They would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included.
Captain Cook is remembered as one of the greatest explorers and navigators in history. His explorations included Australia, New Zealand and islands of the South Pacific and the northwest coast of North America. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook during this voyage. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of Sandwich...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
The Holy Sepulchre at Heckington in Lincoln (1795), engraving by James Basire
Located in London, GB
James Basire & Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
The Holy Sepulchre at Heckington in Lincoln
Engraving
45 x 30 cm
This engraving was originally published by the Society of Antiquaries ...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Elizabeth Duchess of Hamilton - Etching by W. Hamilton - Late 1700
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful portrait of Elizabeth Duchess of Hamilton, in very good conditions.
Prov.
Ederheimer Gallery N.Y.
Private Collection, Italy
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Fonts in Suffolk (1792), engraving by James Basire
Located in London, GB
James Basire, after James Johnson and John Carter
The Chancel of Chatham Church, Kent
Engraving
50 x 32 cm
This engraving was originally published by the Society of Antiquaries of...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Wainflete School, Lincolnshire (1790), engraving by James Basire
Located in London, GB
James Basire & Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Wainflete School, Lincolnshire
Engraving
50 x 32 cm
This engraving was originally published by the Society of Antiquaries of London, an...
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Realist 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Obelisco Egizio (Egyptian Obelisk) - Etching by G. B. Piranesi
Located in Roma, IT
Obelisco Egizio (The Egyptian Obelisk in the Piazza di S. Giovanni), erected by Pope Sixtus V, is a wonderful black and white etching on fine laid and watermarked paper (with a lily inside a double circle, watermark n. 3 according to Hind) realized by Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
Signed on plate on the lower right margin "Piranesi Architetto fec." and with the address and price at lower left. Hind 53, second state of five. A lifetime Roman impression, before the Paris editions.
Excellent condition, with central fold, as issued, visible only on the left margin.
From one of the most important series of etchings by G.B. Piranesi, Views of Rome drawn and etched by Giambattista Piranesi...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Jan Six, Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Jan Six, Year: of Original: 1647, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 9.5 x 7.5 inches, Size: 18 x 15 in. (45.72 x 38.1 c...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English or...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
“Man with Magic Show”
Located in Southampton, NY
China Trade aquatint engraving. The plate was engraved by Dadley in London after drawings by Pu Qua of Canton and published in 1799 by W. Miller of Bond Street in London. Sight size 11.5 by 9.5 inches. Under glass. Silver leaf frame with wear consistent with age. Overall framed measurements are 13.5 by 11.5 inches. Not examined out of frame. Borghese label verso. Provenance: Sarasota collector.
Inscriptions read as follows:
Pu-Qua. Canton. Delin.
Dadley, London, Sculpt.
Published May 4, 1799, by W. Miller, Old Bond Street, London.
John Dadley...
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Academic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Aquatint
Vaso Antico della Galleria Farnese - Etching by G.B. Piranesi - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Original 18th century etching realized by Giovan Battista Piranesi.
Representation of the vase in the centre, description below "Ancient marble vase...
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Modern 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Drying Paper
Located in Middletown, NY
Woodcut on cream laid paper, 7 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches (182 x 63 mm), narrow margins. Laid down to non-archival board with scattered soiling and some adhesive staining.
Okumura Masanobu (Japanese 1686 – 13 March 1764) was a Japanese print designer, book publisher, and painter. He also illustrated novelettes and in his early years wrote some fiction. At first his work adhered to the Torii school, but later drifted beyond that. He is a figure in the formative era of ukiyo-e doing early works on actors and bijin-ga ("pictures of beautiful women").
While Masanobu's early life is largely undocumented, he is believed to have been born about 1686, possibly in Edo (modern Tokyo). Edo was a small fishing village when Tokugawa Ieyasu chose it as his administrative capital of the Tokugawa shogunate, and by the early 17th century the city had prospered and its population had grown to half a million. Masanobu appears to have been self-taught painter (though he did study poetry under Tachiba Fukaku); he is not known to have belonged to any artistic school. His early work shows the influence of the Torii school of ukiyo-e painting...
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Edo 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Handmade Paper, Woodcut
Black Guillemot: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of a black guillemot bird entitled "Le Guillemot" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 903 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in association with G...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Letter S - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter S is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli.
The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”)...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Shipping on the Maas, Rotterdam in the background.
Located in Middletown, NY
A beautiful 18th century nautical scene filled with movement and activity.
One etching from the series of 10 lively nautical scenes entitled Seascapes. This image depicts four vesse...
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18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Laid Paper, Etching
Ancient Temple Hercolaneum - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions and aged.
The etch...
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Old Masters 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Jacob blesses his sons - Flemish School, 18th Centruy
Located in Middletown, NY
Engraving on light wove paper with a large Amsterdam Coat of Arms watermark, 9 5/16 x 7 1/2 inches (236 x 190 mm), narrow margins. Scattered lig...
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Flemish School 18th Century Prints and Multiples
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Black and White, Engraving
Le Paysage au Dessinateur (B219), Heliogravure by Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rembrandt van Rijn, After by Amand Durand, Dutch (1606 - 1669) - Le Paysage au Dessinateur (B219), Year: 1878 (of original 1645), Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20....
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