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18th C Botanical Engravings

Flowering Carnation Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Carnation Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Carnation Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Caryophyllus Anglicus flore". It is plate 326 in Weinmann's monumental pu...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Flowering Sweet William Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving
Flowering Sweet William Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving

Flowering Sweet William Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "a. Caryophyllus Arborescens, b. Caryophyllus Barbatus". It is plate 327 i...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Amaranthus tricolor: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Amaranthus tricolor: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Amaranthus tricolor: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

By Basilius Besler 1

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Amaranthus Tricolor", depicting a flowering Amaranthus Tricolor plant from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensi...

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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Flowering Digitalis Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Digitalis Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Digitalis Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Digitalis rubra floribus albis maculatis. Digitalis angustifolia flore fe...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Flowering Trumpet Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Trumpet Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Trumpet Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Stramonia Aegyptiaca foetida semine pallido flore albo duplici triplicive...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Framed 18th C. Swedish Botanical Engravings, Set of 4
Framed 18th C. Swedish Botanical Engravings, Set of 4

Framed 18th C. Swedish Botanical Engravings, Set of 4

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of four art pieces of Swedish 18th century ferns, displayed nicely within custom gold toned wooden frames. This set of framed wall decorations each features a separate h...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Picture Frames

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Glass, Wood

Flowering Garden Pea Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Garden Pea Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Garden Pea Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Pisum Mapis flore pupureo". It is plate 818 in Weinmann's monumental publ...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Cultivated Pea Plants: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Cultivated Pea Plants: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Cultivated Pea Plants: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "a. Pisum Minus sine Putamine, b. Pisa Indicum". It is plate 819 in Weinma...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

A Flowering Cactus Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
A Flowering Cactus Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

A Flowering Cactus Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Cereus Erectus Altissimo Surinamensis (Cereus Cactus Plant)". It is plate...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Flowering Medlar Tree: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Medlar Tree: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Medlar Tree: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Mespilus Aronia Azarolie B. Mespilus Vulgaris Neflier". It is plate 7...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Flowering Pea Plant: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann
Flowering Pea Plant: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann

Flowering Pea Plant: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Lathyrus Major Peremis Richern B. Lathyrus Narbonensis Flore Albescen...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Genip Tree & Fruit: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann
Genip Tree & Fruit: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann

Genip Tree & Fruit: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Geniculata Wieder Kraief, B. Genipa seu Ganipaba". It is plate 531 in...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Bur Reed & Water Hemlock: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Bur Reed & Water Hemlock: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Bur Reed & Water Hemlock: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

By Basilius Besler 1

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Orobanche, Cicuta Maxima, Sparganium (Bur Reed, Water Hemlock, Broomrape) ", depicting a flowering Bur Reed, Water Hemlock, Br...

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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Spider Lily: An Original 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann
Spider Lily: An Original 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann

Spider Lily: An Original 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by J. Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving finished with hand coloring by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Ephemerum Virginianu flore Purpureo, B. Ephemer...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Rare Botanical Date Palm Engraving by J.C. Volkamer, Nazareth, 1713
Rare Botanical Date Palm Engraving by J.C. Volkamer, Nazareth, 1713

Rare Botanical Date Palm Engraving by J.C. Volkamer, Nazareth, 1713

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Rare Botanical Date Palm Engraving by J.C. Volkamer, Nazareth, 1713 Description: A magnificent and highly decorative early 18th-century botanical engraving titled Palma Dacti...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Maps

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Paper

JOHANN WEINMANN - Two Hand Colored Botanical Engravings - Germany - C. 1737-1745
JOHANN WEINMANN - Two Hand Colored Botanical Engravings - Germany - C. 1737-1745

JOHANN WEINMANN - Two Hand Colored Botanical Engravings - Germany - C. 1737-1745

By Johann Jakob Haid, Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Chatham, ON

JOHANN WILHELM WEINMANN (1683-1741) - PHYTANTHOZA ICONOGRAPHIE - Antique pair of framed 18th century first edition Phytanthoza Iconographie botanical hand colored mezzotint engraving...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Georgian Prints

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Wood, Paper, Glass

JOHANN WEINMANN - Six Hand Colored Botanical Engravings - Germany - C. 1737-1745
JOHANN WEINMANN - Six Hand Colored Botanical Engravings - Germany - C. 1737-1745

JOHANN WEINMANN - Six Hand Colored Botanical Engravings - Germany - C. 1737-1745

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Chatham, ON

JOHANN WILHELM WEINMANN (1683-1741) - PHYTANTHOZA ICONOGRAPHIE - Antique set of six framed 18th century first edition PHYTANTHOZA ICONOGRAPHIE botanical hand colored mezzotint engrav...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Georgian Prints

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Wood, Paper, Glass

Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780
Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780

Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

This engraving titled "Histoire Naturelle: le café" is a detailed botanical illustration, part of an 18th or 19th-century natural history text or compendium.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

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Flowering Masterwort Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Weinmann Engraving
Flowering Masterwort Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Weinmann Engraving

Flowering Masterwort Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Weinmann Engraving

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Imperatoria seu ostrution Imperatoire Meisterwirk". It is plate 604 in We...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Bittersweet Nightshade: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Regnault
Bittersweet Nightshade: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Regnault

Bittersweet Nightshade: An 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Regnault

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an 18th Century Hand-colored botanical engraving by Genevive de Nangis-Regnault (1746-1802) entitled "La Morelle Grimpante ou Vigne de Judee Solanum Delcamara Angl. Bitter Sw...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Flowering Chestnut Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Chestnut Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Chestnut Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Castanea Equina, Chateignier amaire (Horse Chestnut)". It is plate 342 in...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving
Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving

Peacock Butterfly, Moth & Botanical: An 18th C. Hand-colored M. Harris Engraving

By Moses Harris

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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Mid-18th Century Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Flowering Wild Bean Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann
Flowering Wild Bean Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

Flowering Wild Bean Plant: 18th C. Hand-colored Botanical Engraving by Weinmann

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "a. Phaseolus Americanus purgans, b. Phaseolus Brasilianus". It is plate 8...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Pair of J. C. Volkamer Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, circa 1708
Pair of J. C. Volkamer Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, circa 1708

Pair of J. C. Volkamer Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, circa 1708

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful pair of Volkamer early 18th century engravings of lemon trees and the spectacular gardens in which they were grown. The engravings retain their crisp hand-colorin...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Prints

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Paper

Fine set of six framed botanical engravings, c.1690
Fine set of six framed botanical engravings, c.1690

Fine set of six framed botanical engravings, c.1690

Located in New York, NY

Fine set of six framed botanical engravings with notations in French, Latin, and Arabic. Malaysian c. 1690 Invisibly mounted in hand-made vellum frames.

Height: 20 3/4...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving of Flowering Tulip & Wild Garlic Plants
Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving of Flowering Tulip & Wild Garlic Plants

Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving of Flowering Tulip & Wild Garlic Plants

By Basilius Besler 1

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Tulipa viridiscoloris, Fritillaria iuncifolns, Allium Vrsinum" depicting flowering tulip, fritillary and wild garlic plants fro...

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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Sneezewort, Poppy, Strawflower: 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Sneezewort, Poppy, Strawflower: 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Sneezewort, Poppy, Strawflower: 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

By Basilius Besler 1

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Ptarmica Vulgaris (Sneezewort), Papaver Spinosum (Mexican Poppy), Chrysocame Peregrina (Seaside Strawflower)", depicting flowe...

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1640s Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Flowering Cotton Plant: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving
Flowering Cotton Plant: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving

Flowering Cotton Plant: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This striking hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving is entitled "Gnaphalium, Gossypium (Cotton Plant)". It is plate 551 in Johann Weinmann's monumental publication "Phy...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Flowering Pomegranate & Rock Rose: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Engraving
Flowering Pomegranate & Rock Rose: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Engraving

Flowering Pomegranate & Rock Rose: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Engraving

By Basilius Besler 1

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper-plate engraving entitled "Cistusflore Albo, Balaustium Flore Minori Romanum, Cotinus", depicting flowering Pomegranate, Rock Rose and Cotinus (Smoke Bus...

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1640s Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Flowering Henbane : A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Flowering Henbane : A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Flowering Henbane : A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

By Basilius Besler 1

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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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Cactus & Rose of Jericho Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Cactus & Rose of Jericho Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Cactus & Rose of Jericho Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

By Basilius Besler 1

Located in Alamo, CA

A hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting flowering "Melocactos" (Turk's Cap Cactus or Mother-in-law's Cushion), "Rosa Hiericontea aperta" (Rose of Jericho Unfolded), "Rosa Hie...

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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Flowering Morning Glory: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving
Flowering Morning Glory: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving

Flowering Morning Glory: 18th Century Hand-colored Weinmann Botanical Engraving

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Alamo, CA

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Convolvulus Major Folio Subrotundo Purpureg Albo, B. Convolvulus Major...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

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18th C Botanical Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of 18th c botanical engravings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 18th Century. 18th c botanical engravings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown, white and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, Georg Wolfgang Knorr, Georg Dionysius Ehret and Basilius Besler are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, mezzotint and paper.

How Much are 18th C Botanical Engravings?

The average selling price for 18th c botanical engravings we offer is $1,950, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced.