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 art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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 French Prints

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18th Century French Print by Pierre Philippe Choffard

$850Sale Price|41% Off

18th Century French Print by Pierre Philippe Choffard

Located in Doylestown, PA

A late 18th century French engraving titled “Marche tout doux, parlez tout bas” (Walk very softly

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Late 18th Century French Print "Temple Herastyle Périptère de Pestum"

$396Sale Price|20% Off

Late 18th Century French Print "Temple Herastyle Périptère de Pestum"

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 18th century print "Temple Herastyle Périptère de Pestum", French. No 381, G.G., Gravé à L'eau

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

L'Hiver (Winter) Engraving Print, After Antoine Watteau

$450

L'Hiver (Winter) Engraving Print, After Antoine Watteau

By Jean-Antoine Watteau

Located in Bradenton, FL

documents the original painting's dimensions, a common scholarly practice in 18th century French prints

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Prints

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Giltwood, Paper

Engraving after François Boucher – Young Woman with a Covered Head- 18th century

$574

Engraving after François Boucher – Young Woman with a Covered Head- 18th century

By François Boucher

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

18th-century French prints, Rococo art enthusiasts, or anyone wishing to enrich their interior décor

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Prints

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Late 18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher

$700

Late 18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Miami, FL

particularly unusual to find a 18th century color engraving print of this quality and condition in today’s

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Late 18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher

$700

Late 18th Century Neoclassical French Fashion Engraving Print, François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Miami, FL

particularly unusual to find a 18th century color engraving print of this quality and condition in today’s

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

Set of 8 18th Century French Copper Engravings Prints of Oil Lamps

$4,000

Set of 8 18th Century French Copper Engravings Prints of Oil Lamps

By Bernard de Montfaucon

Located in Lambertville, NJ

. Montfaucon Bernard de Montfaucon, O.S.B. (French: [d? m?~fok?~]; 13 January 1655 – 21 December 1741) was a

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

French 18th Century Neoclassical Engraving Print by François Boucher

$700

French 18th Century Neoclassical Engraving Print by François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Miami, FL

particularly unusual to find a 18th century color engraving print of this quality and condition in today’s

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

French 18th Century Park Scene Lithograph

$600

French 18th Century Park Scene Lithograph

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic French 18th century lithograph of a daily French life scene in a park. This item is in its

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Prints

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Glass, Paper

Color Lithography of Venice, Neoclassical, 18th Century, Paper Print

$2,213

Color Lithography of Venice, Neoclassical, 18th Century, Paper Print

Located in Barcelona, ES

Color lithography of Venice, 18th century Printed by Jacques Chereu. The frame doesn’t has a

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

Rare Hand-Painted Prints of Antique Carriages, France, 18th Century

$3,828 / set

Rare Hand-Painted Prints of Antique Carriages, France, 18th Century

By Denis Diderot

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/530 - Very rare French Horsemanships 1774-1775 engravings by the famous Diderot & D'Alembert

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Antique Late 18th Century French Other Prints

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Paper

Antique Costume Print – French Women’s Fashion 18th–19th Century

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Costume Print – French Women’s Fashion 18th–19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Jahr'. Chromolithograph of French 18th-19th century women's outfits. This print originates from 'Le

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, Le Depart

$700

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, Le Depart

Located in Miami, FL

Original 18th century color engraving print by renowned artist Pe. F.H. Bruegel. A fine crisp

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18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, Au Monillage

$700

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, Au Monillage

Located in Miami, FL

Original 18th century color engraving print by renowned artist Pe. F.H. Bruegel. A fine crisp

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Paper

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, La Peche

$700

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, La Peche

Located in Miami, FL

Original 18th century color engraving print by renowned artist Pe. F.H. Bruegel. A fine crisp

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Paper

18th Century Antique Print of Greenlander's Traditional Clothing

$251

18th Century Antique Print of Greenlander's Traditional Clothing

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Habillemens des Groenlandois'. Copper engraving of natives of Greenland. This

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Paper

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, Titled En Preparation

$700

18th Century Color Engraving Print by Pieter F.H. Bruegel, Titled En Preparation

Located in Miami, FL

Original 18th century color engraving print by renowned artist Pe. F.H. Bruegel. A fine crisp

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Antique 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

18th Century French Buffon Botanical Prints Composition with Black new Frame

$5,024

18th Century French Buffon Botanical Prints Composition with Black new Frame

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Composition of 18 antique botanical prints from the iconic encyclopaedia "Histoire Naturelle

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21st Century and Contemporary French Country Prints

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Gold Leaf

Collection Of Assignats French Revolutionary Currencies, late 18th century

$314 / set

Collection Of Assignats French Revolutionary Currencies, late 18th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A collection of assignats, the paper currency that the revolutionary government attempted to introduce to compensate for the lack of metallic currency and to meet the war effort agai...

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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of French 18th Century Women's Hats by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of French 18th Century Women's Hats by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th Century Women's Hats. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl 112 Antique Print of French 18th Century Furniture by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl 112 Antique Print of French 18th Century Furniture by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century furniture. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pair of 18th Century Framed Grisaille

$2,156 / set

Pair of 18th Century Framed Grisaille

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pair of wonderful detailed late 17th Century Grisaille Framed prints. Professionally mounted.

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

Hand-Colored French Map, Carte des Etats Unis, Par Bonne, Late 18th Century

$950

Hand-Colored French Map, Carte des Etats Unis, Par Bonne, Late 18th Century

By Rigobert Bonne

Located in Chappaqua, NY

, late 18th century. A French map of New England published at the end of the Revolutionary War from

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Pl 111 Antique Print of French 18th Century Decorative Objects by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl 111 Antique Print of French 18th Century Decorative Objects by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century decorative. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 124 Antique Print of French 18th Century Women's Costumes by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 124 Antique Print of French 18th Century Women's Costumes by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century women's costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl 123 Antique Print of French 18th Century Women's Costumes by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl 123 Antique Print of French 18th Century Women's Costumes by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century women's costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 126 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Outfits by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 126 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Outfits by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century military outfits. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 130 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Outfits by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 130 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Outfits by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century military outfits. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 129 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Scenes by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 129 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Scenes by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century military scenes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl 128 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Outfits by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl 128 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Outfits by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century military outfits. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 113 Antique Print of French 18th Century Decorative Objects by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 113 Antique Print of French 18th Century Decorative Objects by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century decorative objects. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 127 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Music by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 127 Antique Print of French 18th Century Military Music by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century Military Music Instruments. This print originates from 'Le Costume

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 108 Antique Print of French 17th-18th Century Costumes by Racinet

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 108 Antique Print of French 17th-18th Century Costumes by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

, XVIIItes Jahr'. Chromolithograph of French 17th-18th century costumes. This print originates from 'Le

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pair Russian Portraits in 18th Century Garb

$1,495

Pair Russian Portraits in 18th Century Garb

Located in New York, NY

Pair Russian portraits in 18th century garb. Fine French hand coloured engravings of a Russian male

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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Paper, Giltwood

18th Century Pair of Sea Shell Prints by Lamarck

$1,450

18th Century Pair of Sea Shell Prints by Lamarck

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th Century Pair of Sea Shell Prints, from Lamarck, 1790, engraved prints of seashells from the

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Paper

Pl. 120 Antique Print of French 18th Century Dresses by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 120 Antique Print of French 18th Century Dresses by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century dresses. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet

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Pl. 119 Antique Print of French 18th Century Costumes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 119 Antique Print of French 18th Century Costumes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Pl. 122 Antique Print of French 18th Century Scenes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 122 Antique Print of French 18th Century Scenes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century scenes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet

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Paper

Pl. 121 Antique Print of French 18th Century Dresses by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl. 121 Antique Print of French 18th Century Dresses by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century dresses. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet

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Paper

Pl 114 Antique Print of French 18th Century Costumes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

$95Sale Price|20% Off

Pl 114 Antique Print of French 18th Century Costumes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'

Located in Langweer, NL

'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Burlesque Engraving print Rancor Cuts the Hat of Ragotin, 18th Century

$556Sale Price|74% Off

Rare Burlesque Engraving print Rancor Cuts the Hat of Ragotin, 18th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

comedians in the north of France. The theme is taken up by the greatest illustrators of the eighteenth

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Large Engraving on Paper, Bernard Picart (1673–1733), France, 18th century

$2,631

Large Engraving on Paper, Bernard Picart (1673–1733), France, 18th century

By Bernard Picart

Located in NICE, FR

Waves France, Early 18th Century Important engraved print on paper depicting Neptune commanding Aeolus

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Prints

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Paper

Late 18th Century First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'

$1,659

Late 18th Century First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained during the late 18th Century French expedition

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Pair of framed engravings of elegant women - fashion & hairstyle - 18th - France

$334

Pair of framed engravings of elegant women - fashion & hairstyle - 18th - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

of Fashion." Pair of engravings - France - 18th century

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

French Louis XVI Style Framed Colored Print of Grenadian Topography

$310

French Louis XVI Style Framed Colored Print of Grenadian Topography

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI pre-revolution reproduction print in a walnut and gilt trim frame titled: \"Le

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Prints

Rare 18th Century Fish Prints – Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770

$394 / set

Rare 18th Century Fish Prints – Histoire Naturelle Engravings, ca.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

economic and cultural importance in 18th-century France. The second plate (Pl. LV) shows more curious and

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Paper

18th Century French Hand Colored Engraving of a Dutch Mother and Child

$475

18th Century French Hand Colored Engraving of a Dutch Mother and Child

By Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Located in Stamford, CT

late 18th century) France, circa 1797.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Pair French 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Pipe Smokers

$595 / set

Pair French 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Pipe Smokers

By Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of hand colored engravings by Jacques Grasset de Sainte-Sauveur, 1797 Paris publication, 'Costumes de Different Pays', (Costumes of Different Countries). This pair depicting two...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Prints

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Paper

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

$203

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

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Nancy. It has been made in France in the 18th century. The engraving has no glass on it.

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Antique 18th Century French American Classical Prints

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Wood, Paper

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs

$334

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs

Located in Langweer, NL

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs, Plate LXXXIX This

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Mid-18th Century Engraving in a Mid-19th Century Giltwood Frame

$1,220

Mid-18th Century Engraving in a Mid-19th Century Giltwood Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

displaying a king or nobleman seated on a throne

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Prints

Pair French Engravings of Genre Scenes in Walnut Frames, mid 18th century

$2,490 / set

Pair French Engravings of Genre Scenes in Walnut Frames, mid 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each engraving depicting a typical street and genre scene, respectively, both in antique walnut frames

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Prints

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Paper

Jean-Michel PapillonLily of France - Original Etching by J.-M. Papillon - Late 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$299

Lily of France - Original Etching by J.-M. Papillon - Late 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lily of France is an original Modern artwork realized in the late 18th Century. Original B/W

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Late 18th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

18th Century Map of Paris

$3,200

18th Century Map of Paris

Located in Washington, DC

18th century map of Paris.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

18th Century French Ceiling Design – Rococo Floral and Architectural Ornament

$263

18th Century French Ceiling Design – Rococo Floral and Architectural Ornament

Located in Langweer, NL

18th Century French Ceiling Design – Rococo Floral and Architectural Ornament, Plate LXXXVII This

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Pierre Gabriel Berthault (1748-1819) after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791)French pipe organ design, late 18th century engraving, 1770

$280

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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Late 18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Rococo Floral Garland Design – 18th-Century French Ornament with Doves, 1869

$275

Rococo Floral Garland Design – 18th-Century French Ornament with Doves, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Rococo Floral Garland Design – 18th-Century French Ornament with Doves, Plate C This exquisite

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18th Century French Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 18th century French prints is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century French prints was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and glass. 18th century French prints have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 18th century French prints bearing Louis XVI or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 18th century French prints are appealing in their simplicity, but Francois Nicolas Martinet, François Boucher and Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon produced popular 18th century French prints that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century French Prints?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $550, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $5,807,050 highest priced.

Questions About 18th Century French Prints

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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 art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

Punk Rock and Rebellion Animate London’s Hit Yoshitomo Nara Show

The exhibition includes his portraits of wide-eyed kids with mayhem on their minds, as well as some of the artist’s personal belongings.

Whether Painted or Papered, Muraled Walls Make Bold Statements in the Home

The ancient practice of covering walls in artistic scenery is back.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

12 Floral-Accented Rooms with a Handmade, Folkloric Feel

Who needs a flower garden? Just use your imagination — and some beautifully patterned wallpaper or fabric — to bring the outdoors in.

This Wolf Kahn Pastel Is the Epitome of Beauty at Its Most Essential

A longtime admirer of Kahn’s work, 1stDibs editorial director Anthony Barzilay Freund explores why it’s relevant now more than ever.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Anna Condo’s Multifaceted Career Spans Film, Photography and NFTs

From her historic Manhattan townhouse, the talented creator and curator of 1stDibs' latest NFT exhibition tells us about the art in her home and how she got involved with cryptoart.

How Keith Rivers Went from NFL Linebacker to Blue-Chip Art Aficionado

The former football player is as serious about becoming a great contemporary-art patron as he once was about making tackles. Here, Rivers tells us how he got the collecting bug and how his tastes have evolved over the years.