Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

18th Century American Prints

American Revolutionary War

French Architectural Engraving

Classical Architecture Prints

18th Century Maps America

American Framed Print of Two Soldiers Talking

$240

H 17.25 in W 13.25 in D 1 in

American Framed Print of Two Soldiers Talking

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black framed print of a two 18th Century soldiers talking, one in a red jacket uniform and the other in a tan uniform in front of a gate of wooden spiked barrica...

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Prints

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Other

American Print Of Two Soldiers with Green Uniform

$240

H 17.25 in W 13.25 in D 1 in

American Print Of Two Soldiers with Green Uniform

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black framed print of two 18th Century soldiers in green uniform with on standing on a horse.

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Prints

American Federal Framed Print of Two Soldiers and Tent in The Back

$240

H 17.25 in W 13.25 in D 1 in

American Federal Framed Print of Two Soldiers and Tent in The Back

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black framed print of two 18th Century soldiers, one in a red military uniform holding a rifle, the other soldier wearing a tan uniform holding a drum \"2nd Cana...

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Prints

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Other

18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Bittern by Seligmann

$623Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in

18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Bittern by Seligmann

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Amerikanische Rohrdommel - 18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Bittern by Johann Michael Seligmann This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled *Amerikanis...

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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

Johann Baptist HomannNorth and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann, 1720

$2,375

H 21 in W 24 in

North and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

This early 18th century hand-colored copperplate map of North and South America entitled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis Et Meridionalis Novissima Repraesentatio" was created by Joh...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Allegorical 18th-Century Engraving of America by Johann Hertel, Augsburg c.1750

$413

H 10.04 in W 8.15 in D 0.01 in

Allegorical 18th-Century Engraving of America by Johann Hertel, Augsburg c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving titled "America" was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during the mid-18th century.

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Antique 1750s Prints

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Paper

Thomas JefferysA Hand Colored 18th Century Framed Map of South America by Thomas Jefferys, 1750

$475

H 12.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in

A Hand Colored 18th Century Framed Map of South America by Thomas Jefferys

Located in Alamo, CA

This detailed hand colored map of South America by Thomas Jefferys was published in London in 1750. The map shows countries, early colonial possessions, towns, rivers, mountains, and...

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Mid-18th Century Other Art Style Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Print of Virgin Islands Natives – Early American Ethnographic Engraving, c.1700

$389

H 10.56 in W 19.89 in D 0.01 in

Print of Virgin Islands Natives – Early American Ethnographic Engraving, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

The plate is titled *“Iles de Virginie”* and appears as *Figure CXXVII* in the section *De l’Amerique*, reflecting the European scholarly tradition of cataloguing the peoples of the ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of American Stoves Published in the Gentleman's Magazine, 1781

$212

H 8.27 in W 10.91 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of American Stoves Published in the Gentleman's Magazine, 1781

Located in Langweer, NL

This print originates from: 'The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle 1781. Volume LI. For the Year MDCCLXXXI'.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Engraving in Color, Architectural Place in Nancy with Characters, France 18th

$200

H 0.79 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in

Engraving in Color, Architectural Place in Nancy with Characters, France 18th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is an engraving, in colors. With a large frame in wood. Representing an architectural place in Nancy. It has been made in France in the 18th century. The engraving has no glass...

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Antique 18th Century French American Classical Prints

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Wood, Paper

Antique Print of the American Ambassador and the Chinese Emperor by Chedel, 1746

$97

H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 0 in

Antique Print of the American Ambassador and the Chinese Emperor by Chedel, 1746

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'L'Ambassadeur conduit à l'Audience'. Print of the ambassador being received by the Chinese emperor. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des ...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Zihuatanejo and the harbour of Acapulco in South America, 1749

$207Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 16.34 in D 0 in

Antique Print of Zihuatanejo and the harbour of Acapulco in South America, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Vue de l'entree de Chequetan ou Seguataneo, restant au N.E. a la distance de 5 milles.' 'Vue de l'entree du port d'Acapulco.' View of Zihuatanejo and the harbou...

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Ceremonies of the Incas 'South America' by B. Picart, 1723

$147

H 13.98 in W 9.38 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Ceremonies of the Incas 'South America' by B. Picart, 1723

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print of the marriage by blood and the ceremony of giving names to the new born child (by cutting the hair ). This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdie...

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

LeRoy NeimanThe 18th at Pebble Beach, 1998

$9,000

H 26 in W 43 in

The 18th at Pebble Beach

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Missouri, MO

The 18th at Pebble Beach Leroy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) Signed in pencil lower right Edition 176/400 lower left 26 x 43 inches 37.25 x 54.5 inches with frame Known for his brigh...

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20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints

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Color, Lithograph

American Revolutionary War Bond from the State of Connecticut in Custom Frame

$925

H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

American Revolutionary War Bond from the State of Connecticut in Custom Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from the late 18th century in custom black frame under glass. From the poignant tapestry of America's Revolutionary p...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique America Engraving Chile Natives & Guatemala Serpents Drake, 1771

$329

H 11.11 in W 7.68 in D 0.01 in

Antique America Engraving Chile Natives & Guatemala Serpents Drake, 1771

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Engraved for Edward Cavendish Drake, London, circa 1771 Keywords: Chile, Chili, Guatemala, Gautimala, South America, Central America, New Wor...

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Antique 18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Columbus Presenting Discovery of America to Ferdinand & Isabella, 1787

$348

H 8.47 in W 11.11 in D 0.01 in

Columbus Presenting Discovery of America to Ferdinand & Isabella, 1787

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Engraved for Edward Cavendish Drake, London, circa 1768–1770 Keywords: Sir Walter Raleigh, El Dorado expedition, Trinidad, San José de Oruña,...

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Antique 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

American Revolutionary 1780s War Bond, State of Connecticut in Custom Frame

$925

H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

American Revolutionary 1780s War Bond, State of Connecticut in Custom Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from the late 18th century in custom black frame under glass. This late 18th-century American Revolutionary War bond ...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Venom & Vibrance: A Study of European Vipers & North American Copperheads, 1780

$236

H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 0.01 in

Venom & Vibrance: A Study of European Vipers & North American Copperheads, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustration features two distinct snake species, each labeled in German with their scientific names. Here are the translations and descriptions: Description of Snakes in the Il...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Prints

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Paper

17th c. Engraving by V. Green Merritinto titled Scottish Golfer And His Caddy

$950

H 22.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in

17th c. Engraving by V. Green Merritinto titled Scottish Golfer And His Caddy

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautifully preserved hand-tinted mezzotint of William Innes and caddy, engraved by Valentine Green, from the painting by Lemuel Francis Abbott showcases the original masters of...

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Antique Late 18th Century European American Colonial Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Rare 1769 Tapir Trio – Original Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings

$613 / set

H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in

Rare 1769 Tapir Trio – Original Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Buffon tapir engravings Amsterdam 1769 edition hand coloured natural history Le Tapir XLIII XLIV XLV Jacques de Sève drawings 18th century zoology prints American fauna ill...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

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18th Century Wall Map of North America

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H 38 in W 24 in

18th Century Wall Map of North America

By George Willdey

Located in New York, NY

George Willdey To His Sacred & Most Excellent Majesty George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France & Ireland &c. This Map of North America. Published: London, 1720. ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

François Nicolas MartinetAmerican Flamingo by Martinet - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century, 1770

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H 15.36 in W 11.82 in

American Flamingo by Martinet - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century

By François Nicolas Martinet

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Flamant d'Amerique.' - Plate 63. It shows: American Flamingo. Description: From: 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux.', (A part of Histoire Naturelle.....

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1770s Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

BonneNorth and Central America and the Carribean by Bonne - Engraving - 18th Century, 1787

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H 11.03 in W 16.46 in

North and Central America and the Carribean by Bonne - Engraving - 18th Century

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Amerique Septentrionale (…).' - Handsome map of North America, Central America and the Carribean. Including Canada, USA, Mexico etc. Description: ...

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1780s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Engraving

BonneMap of South America - End colonial period by Bonne - Engraving - 18th Century, 1787

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H 16.42 in W 11.03 in

Map of South America - End colonial period by Bonne - Engraving - 18th Century

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Amerique Meridionale (…).' - Handsome map of South America, at the tail end of its colonial period, shows the various colonial possessions of Spain a...

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1780s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Engraving

A Rare Large Scale Eighteenth Century Wall Map of North America

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H 23.25 in W 39.5 in

A Rare Large Scale Eighteenth Century Wall Map of North America

By Gerard van Keulen

Located in New York, NY

Gerard Van Keulen Carte de la Nouvelle France (A Rare Large Scale Eighteenth Century Land Map of North America) Published, Amsterdam 1720 Copperplate engraving with original out...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Prints

DeLeth Map of the Americas

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H 23.13 in W 36.13 in D 2 in

DeLeth Map of the Americas

By Hendrik De Leth 1

Located in New York, NY

DE LETH, Hendrick (1703-1766) and Andries DE LETH Published: Amsterdam: for Hendrick and Andries de Leth by Visscher 1740 Medium: Engraving Issued separately and EXCEPTIONALL...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Rare Large Scale Wall Map of the Americas

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Rare Large Scale Wall Map of the Americas

By Nicolas Joannes Piscator

Located in New York, NY

Nicholas Visscher Nova totius Americae tabula. Wall map on 2 engraved sheets with additional banner title across the top and five engraved views across the bottom. Published: ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Prints

The South View of Oswego on Lake Ontario in North America, 1760

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H 5.75 in W 10.5 in

The South View of Oswego on Lake Ontario in North America

Located in New York, NY

Rare original engraving "The South View of Oswego on Lake Ontario in North America." A view from the Onondogo River toward Lake Ontario showing the original settlement, fortification...

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18th Century Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

John James Audubon"Snowy Owls", Oppenheimer Editions, 2006, Ed 200 on Watercolor paper

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H 49.25 in W 36.25 in

"Snowy Owls", Oppenheimer Editions, 2006, Ed 200 on Watercolor paper

By John James Audubon

Located in Cleveland, OH

John James Audubon's Watercolors Pl. 121, Snowy Owl $ 5,500.00 FRAMED Published by Oppenheimer Editions, 2006 The New-York Historical Society Edition, Limited edition of 200 38 1/8"...

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Late 18th Century American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink

18th Century Book Binders Tool from the Print Shop of Isaac Collins

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H 0.25 in W 3.75 in D 0.4 in

18th Century Book Binders Tool from the Print Shop of Isaac Collins

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved book binder's tool from the print shop of Isaac Collins in Trenton, New Jersey, circa 18th century.

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Antique Early 18th Century American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Rare Engraved "Map of North America", Emanuel Bowen & John Gibson Published 1776

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H 46.63 in W 51.75 in D 1.38 in

Rare Engraved "Map of North America", Emanuel Bowen & John Gibson Published 1776

By Emanuel Bowen

Located in Shippensburg, PA

"An Accurate Map Of North America. Describing and distinguishing the British and Spanish Dominions on the great Continent; According to the Definitive Treaty Concluded at Paris 10th ...

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Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

George Washington Engraving and Continental Army Officer's Button, circa 1776

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H 41 in W 35 in D 3.5 in

George Washington Engraving and Continental Army Officer's Button, circa 1776

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a hand-colored engraving by Jean N. Laugier, after the original oil painting by Leon Cogniet. The 1839 original, 1st edition engraving has been archivally treated and backed...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Prints

Homannianis Heredibus America (18th-century map)

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H 18.25 in W 21 in

America (18th-century map)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Title: Americae Mappa Generalis Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae Regulas ... Concinnata et Delineata ab Aug. Gott Boehmio Phil. Magistro. In Lucem Proferentibus Homann...

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Early 18th Century More Prints

Materials

Etching

Original Antique Print of an 18th Century Image of New York, circa 1900

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H 5.25 in W 8 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Print of an 18th Century Image of New York, circa 1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely re-print of an 18th century engraving of New York City Chromolithograph on fine paper applied to card Published circa 1900 Unframed.

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Antique Early 1900s English American Colonial Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of an American Bison by Wilkes, 1796

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H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of an American Bison by Wilkes, 1796

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'The American Bison'. Original antique print of an American bison. Published by John Wilkes, 1796.

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

François Nicolas MartinetAmerican Eagle: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet, 1765

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H 12.5 in W 9.25 in

American Eagle: An 18th Century Hand-colored Bird Engraving by Martinet

By François Nicolas Martinet

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored engraving of a parrot bird entitled "Aigle d' Amerique (American Eagle)" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 417 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in assoc...

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1760s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Engraving in color, Architectural place in Paris, with characters, France 18th

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H 1.19 in W 22.45 in D 13.39 in

Engraving in color, Architectural place in Paris, with characters, France 18th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is an engraving, in colors. With a large frame in wood. Representing an architectural place in paris. It has been made in France in the 18th Century. The engraving has no glass...

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Antique 18th Century Italian American Classical Prints

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Paper, Wood

Antique Print of an Offering to the Great Spirit by Native Americans

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H 15.56 in W 9.69 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of an Offering to the Great Spirit by Native Americans

Located in Langweer, NL

This plate shows an ethnic scene of Native American dancing around a bonfire. As the title suggests this is an offering to the Great Spirit, Gitche Manitou. This print originates ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Robert Bonnart"L' Amerique" an Early 18th Century Allegorical Engraving of America by Bonnart, 1690's

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H 18.88 in W 14.5 in D 0.75 in

"L' Amerique" an Early 18th Century Allegorical Engraving of America by Bonnart

Located in Alamo, CA

L'Amerique was created by Robert Bonnart (1652–1729), a French painter who produced paintings of allegorical representations of four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and America, whi...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Emanuel Bowen 1The Atlantic Ocean, Americas, Africa and Europe: Hand-colored 18th C. Bowen Map, 1744

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H 15.75 in W 19.88 in

The Atlantic Ocean, Americas, Africa and Europe: Hand-colored 18th C. Bowen Map

By Emanuel Bowen 1

Located in Alamo, CA

This striking, beautiful and interesting hand-colored original 18th century map is printed on laid chain-linked paper with wide margins and a Fleur-de-Lys watermarked.

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Map North America, 1730

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H 30 in W 0.1 in D 24 in

Antique Map North America

Located in Houston, TX

Original antique copper engraving with hand coloring of North America by cartographer Delisle from 1730. Shows unexplored western America, English, French, and Spanish possessions, m...

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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame

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H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from circa 1782 in custom black frame under glass. Step into the pages of history with this authentic American Revolu...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

John James AudubonAmerican Wildcat: An 18th C. 1st Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph, 1849

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H 7 in W 10.5 in

American Wildcat: An 18th C. 1st Octavo Edition Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph

By John James Audubon

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition John James Audubon hand colored lithograph entitled "Common American Wild-cat", No. 1, Plate I, from Audubon's "Quadrupeds of Nort...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Mark Catesby (after)American Buffalo Engraving, 1749-1766

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H 15.5 in W 9.75 in

American Buffalo 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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Mid-18th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Laid Paper

Mark Catesby (after)American Pelican Engraving, 1749-1766

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H 15.5 in W 9.75 in

American Pelican 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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Mid-18th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Laid Paper

Thomas KitchinAntique British Map - American Revolution 1782, 1782

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H 24 in W 0.1 in D 18 in

Antique British Map - American Revolution 1782

By Thomas Kitchin

Located in Houston, TX

Unique, antique British copper engraving of America during the War of Independence by Royal Cartographer, Thomas Kitchin, 1782. Contains a multitude of fascinating facts: Indians, fo...

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18th Century and Earlier Prints and Multiples

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Antique Map of American Northwest, 1752, 1752

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H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Antique Map of American Northwest, 1752

Located in Houston, TX

Hand colored, vintage French copper engraving map showing the apocryphal discoveries of Admiral de Fonte of a Northwest passage through the North American continent by French Royal c...

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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style More Prints

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

John James AudubonAmerican Flamingo by John James Audubon (1960) - vintage reproduction poster, 1960

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H 33.5 in W 21.5 in

American Flamingo by John James Audubon (1960) - vintage reproduction poster

By John James Audubon

Located in New York, NY

Made for the Centre Culturel Americain, Paris in 1960 for an exhibition of works by John James Audubon and printed by the Atelier Mourlot in Paris. The image used for this exhibition...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

John James Audubon"American White Pelican", a First Edition Hand Colored Audubon Lithograph, 1840

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H 10.5 in W 6.63 in

"American White Pelican", a First Edition Hand Colored Audubon Lithograph

By John James Audubon

Located in Alamo, CA

An original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand colored lithograph entitled "American White Pelican, Male", No. 85, Plate 422, from Audubon's "Birds ...

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Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

John James AudubonAmerican Flamingo by John James Audubon (1960) - vintage reproduction poster, 1960

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H 33.5 in W 21.5 in

American Flamingo by John James Audubon (1960) - vintage reproduction poster

By John James Audubon

Located in New York, NY

Made for the Centre Culturel Americain, Paris in 1960 for an exhibition of works by John James Audubon and printed by the Atelier Mourlot in Paris. The image used for this exhibition...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

John Hancock, Patriot of the American Revolution, portrait engraving, 1783, 1783

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H 6.89 in W 4.34 in

John Hancock, Patriot of the American Revolution, portrait engraving, 1783

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'John Hancock Esq' Copper-line engraving, 1783. John Hancock (1737 - 1793) was a merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of th...

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Late 18th Century Victorian Portrait Prints

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Engraving

"1798 Battle of Bunker's Hill" Engraving after John Trumbell

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H 30 in W 39.5 in D 1.5 in

"1798 Battle of Bunker's Hill" Engraving after John Trumbell

By John Trumbull

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This dramatic Revolutionary War engraving of the Battle of Bunker Hill is after the famous 1785 oil-on-canvas by John Trumbull. Capturing the intensity of the battle, the engraving c...

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Antique 18th Century North American Prints

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Paper

PRINTS, AMERICA, AFRICA AND THE WEST INDIES, 1768, IN LONDON

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H 16 in W 20 in

PRINTS, AMERICA, AFRICA AND THE WEST INDIES, 1768, IN LONDON

Located in New York, NY

ACCURATE MAPS OF NORTH AMERICA, EAST INDIES, FRANCE, SOUTH AMERICA, AFRICA AND THE WEST INDIES, 1768, IN LONDON , BY T.BONVEN, COPPER ENGRAVING, HAND COLORED...$2527.00 EACH. PRICED...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Prints

American Bison

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H 20.75 in W 16.75 in

American Bison

Located in Essex, MA

'The American Bison', hand colored engraving attributed to Catesby (“Bison Americanus", Mark Catesby, The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731)....

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Prints

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Walnut, Glass

Henricus HondiusAmerica Noviter Delineata, 1633

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H 25.5 in W 29.5 in

America Noviter Delineata

By Henricus Hondius

Located in Florham Park, NJ

Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) “America Noviter Delineata” Copper engraving. Period outline color. Amsterdam, 1633 18” X 21 1/8” The publishing business of Mercator, 1512-1594...

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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Maria Sibylla MerianCommon or Spectacled Caiman and South American or False Coral Snake, 1705

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H 27.75 in W 24 in D 1 in

Common or Spectacled Caiman and South American or False Coral Snake

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in Florham Park, NJ

MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN (1647-1717) Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium… (Insects of Surinam) Amsterdam, 1705 Hand-colored engravings. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, then a free i...

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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Engraving, Handmade Paper, Plexiglass, Ra...

Set of Ten 19th Century Prints of American Properties of the 18th & 19th Century

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H 9.25 in Dm 6 in

Set of Ten 19th Century Prints of American Properties of the 18th & 19th Century

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Absolutely beautifully done images removed from a book featuring colonial American homesteads printed in 1896. These prints were temporarily mounted into mats for protection several ...

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Antique 1890s American American Colonial Prints

Georg Wolfgang Knorr"American Ketmia Hibiscus, " Vintage Botanical Print

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H 17.25 in Dm 10.5 in

"American Ketmia Hibiscus, " Vintage Botanical Print

By Georg Wolfgang Knorr

Located in Mount Vernon, NY

Hand-colored engraving on laid paper titled "Ketmia Americana," by German artist, engraver, and naturalist Georg Wolfgang Knorr; one of appr. 300 flower and plant illustrations from ...

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Mid-18th Century Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Johann IhleJohann Ihle - The American Bison, 1794

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H 11.42 in W 13.39 in D 0.4 in

Johann Ihle - The American Bison

By Johann Ihle

Located in Pymble, AU

American Bison. Bison Americanus. Hand coloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by Johann Ihle from Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History" 1794. Sibly publishe...

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Late 18th Century Academic Animal Prints

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Engraving

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18th Century American Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 18th century american prints is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 18th Century. If you’re looking to add a 18th century american prints that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige, black, gray, brown and more. John James Audubon, Georg Wolfgang Knorr, Henricus Hondius, Thomas Howdell and Thomas Kitchin took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in engraving, paper and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are 18th Century American Prints?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 18th century american prints in our inventory begin at $140 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $718.