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19th Century Three Panel English Print Room Screen
19th Century Three Panel English Print Room Screen

19th Century Three Panel English Print Room Screen

Located in New York, NY

A three panel English Print Room Screen. The 19th century wood frame decoupage with fine early 19th century engravings depicting a variety of celebrations at Vauxhall Hall with silho...

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Antique 19th Century European Regency Panelling

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Paper, Birch

Engraving of Waterford City and Natural Bridge near Kilkee, Ireland, 1851
Engraving of Waterford City and Natural Bridge near Kilkee, Ireland, 1851

Engraving of Waterford City and Natural Bridge near Kilkee, Ireland, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraving of Waterford City and Natural Bridge near Kilkee, 19th Century This 19th-century engraving presents two striking scenes from Ireland: 1.

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Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

19thC Engraving of Mozart Playing for Hapsburg Emperor Francis 1
19thC Engraving of Mozart Playing for Hapsburg Emperor Francis 1

19thC Engraving of Mozart Playing for Hapsburg Emperor Francis 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A 19th century engraving of a young Mozart playing the harpsichord in the court of Hapsburg Emperor Francis I featuring the Emperor and a number of courtesans and members of the Haps...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Prints

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Giltwood, Paper

Engravings of Racehorses, The Sportsman’s Pocket Companion, Circa 1760
Engravings of Racehorses, The Sportsman’s Pocket Companion, Circa 1760

Engravings of Racehorses, The Sportsman’s Pocket Companion, Circa 1760

Located in Lincoln, GB

Two 19th Century Engravings “The Sportsman’s Pocket Companion” by James Roberts and engraved by Henry Roberts These two prints come from a collection of forty engravings after the w...

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Antique 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Engraving of Sailing Boats in Possibly Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong - ca.1850
Engraving of Sailing Boats in Possibly Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong - ca.1850

Engraving of Sailing Boats in Possibly Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong - ca.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 19th-Century Engraving of Sailboats in a Bustling Harbor, Possibly Victoria Harbour Description: This captivating 19th-century engraving depicts a serene yet active mariti...

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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Mehmed Ali Pasha of Egypt – Early 19th Century Portrait Engraving, circa 1830
Mehmed Ali Pasha of Egypt – Early 19th Century Portrait Engraving, circa 1830

Mehmed Ali Pasha of Egypt – Early 19th Century Portrait Engraving, circa 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

Portrait of Mehmed Ali Pasha of Egypt – Early 19th Century Engraving Description: This finely detailed antique engraving portrays Mehmed Ali Pasha (c.1769–1849), the Ottoman Albania...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Prints

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Paper

Trident on the Shore seascape drawing 19th century John Cantiloe Joy William Joy
Trident on the Shore seascape drawing 19th century John Cantiloe Joy William Joy

Trident on the Shore seascape drawing 19th century John Cantiloe Joy William Joy

Located in London, GB

John Cantiloe Joy (1805 - 1859) / William Joy (1803 - 1865) (attributed) Trident on the Shore Pencil and wash 28 x 42 cm A 19th century engraving of a ship near a shore. Various fig...

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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Cockatoo. Framed watercolour. 20th century.
Cockatoo. Framed watercolour. 20th century.

Cockatoo. Framed watercolour. 20th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

In its detail and composition, the work is reminiscent of the 19th century engravings that appeared in zoological volumes (compare with the work of Edward Lear, for example), althoug...

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20th Century European Other Paintings

Materials

Other

Antique Copper Plate Engraving – “Marlborough” by Greig & Walker after J Britton
Antique Copper Plate Engraving – “Marlborough” by Greig & Walker after J Britton

Antique Copper Plate Engraving – “Marlborough” by Greig & Walker after J Britton

By John Walker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

His key focus was British medieval architecture, cathedrals, and historic public buildings. These 19th-century engravings of Marlborough and Wiltshire churches tied to Britton’s pr...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Romantic Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Veracruz Port and Volcano Panorama – 19th Century Mexico Engraving, 1867
Veracruz Port and Volcano Panorama – 19th Century Mexico Engraving, 1867

Veracruz Port and Volcano Panorama – 19th Century Mexico Engraving, 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Engraving of Veracruz Mexico – Port City with Volcano View, 1867 This detailed 19th-century engraving shows a panoramic view of Veracruz, the historic port city of Mexico, w...

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Antique 1860s French Prints

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Paper

Honduras Colonial Church La Merced – 19th Century Architectural Engraving, 1867
Honduras Colonial Church La Merced – 19th Century Architectural Engraving, 1867

Honduras Colonial Church La Merced – 19th Century Architectural Engraving, 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

Church of La Merced in Honduras – Antique Engraving by Énault, 1867 This fine 19th-century engraving depicts the historic Church of La Merced in Honduras, as published in Louis Énau...

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Antique 1860s French Prints

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Paper

Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving
Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving

Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "A Bountiful Vine: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Grapes from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*" Description: This captivating 19th-century botanical engraving featu...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Pyrenean Peasant Couple with Dog – Romantic 19th C. Engraving c.1840
Pyrenean Peasant Couple with Dog – Romantic 19th C. Engraving c.1840

Pyrenean Peasant Couple with Dog – Romantic 19th C. Engraving c.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Romantic 19th Century Engraving – Pyrenean Peasants Couple with Dog, c.1840 Description: This is a beautifully detailed 19th-century steel engraving titled Pyrenean Peasants (Landvo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Beaver Dams on a Rocky Shore – 19th Century Canadian Wildlife Engraving
Beaver Dams on a Rocky Shore – 19th Century Canadian Wildlife Engraving

Beaver Dams on a Rocky Shore – 19th Century Canadian Wildlife Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Beaver Dams on a Rocky Shore – 19th Century Canadian Wildlife Engraving This charming 19th-century engraving offers a tranquil view of one of Canada’s most iconic animals in its nat...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey, 1805
Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey, 1805

Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*" Description: This intricate 19th-century e...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Costumes of Majorca – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Ed. Willmann
Costumes of Majorca – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Ed. Willmann

Costumes of Majorca – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Ed. Willmann

Located in Langweer, NL

Costumes of Majorca – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Ed. Willmann after Rouargue A beautifully hand-colored 19th-century engraving titled Costumes de Majorque, drawn by Roua...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669), was a Dut...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669),...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Beggers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Beggers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

The piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669), was a Dutc...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"
1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

Located in Langweer, NL

Collectors of zoological art or 19th-century natural history prints will appreciate the charm and rarity of this engraving.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Colored engraving - 19th century
Colored engraving - 19th century

Colored engraving - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Colored engraving - 19th century. French; late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving, 1870
City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving, 1870

City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving, 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving This finely detailed 19th-century engraving titled City of Boston (From South Boston) presents a lively ma...

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Antique 1870s British Prints

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Paper

Engraving of Maori Dwellings from Tolaga Bay and the Inseln-Bay, 1836
Engraving of Maori Dwellings from Tolaga Bay and the Inseln-Bay, 1836

Engraving of Maori Dwellings from Tolaga Bay and the Inseln-Bay, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Condition Report: Good condition with light foxing along the margins and a small corner crease. The engraving remains detailed and sharp. Keywords: Maori dwellings, traditional hu...

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Antique 1830s Swiss Prints

Materials

Paper

Bacharach on the Rhine – Small Picturesque 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Bacharach on the Rhine – Small Picturesque 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving

Bacharach on the Rhine – Small Picturesque 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

"Bacharach on the Rhine – Picturesque 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving, Published by William Mackenzie" This beautifully hand-colored 19th-century engraving presents a scenic v...

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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

The City of Detroit, View from Canadian Shore – Antique Harbor Engraving, c.1872
The City of Detroit, View from Canadian Shore – Antique Harbor Engraving, c.1872

The City of Detroit, View from Canadian Shore – Antique Harbor Engraving, c.1872

Located in Langweer, NL

The City of Detroit, View from the Canadian Shore – Antique Harbor Engraving, c.1870 This elegant 19th-century engraving titled The City of Detroit (From Canada Shore) presents a wi...

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Antique 1870s British Prints

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Paper

Three Antique Hawaii Engravings – Hula Dance, Native Ceremony & Lamentation 1836
Three Antique Hawaii Engravings – Hula Dance, Native Ceremony & Lamentation 1836

Three Antique Hawaii Engravings – Hula Dance, Native Ceremony & Lamentation 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Three Antique Hawaii Engravings – Hula Dance, Native Ceremony & Lamentation, 1836 Description: This set of three original 19th-century engravings illustrates scenes of traditional l...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Two Girls - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Two Girls - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century.  Good conditions. Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Work
Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Work

Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Work

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Flying Gurnard, John Dory, marine life, 19th-century engraving, natural history, Friedrich Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, ichthyological art.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"
1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Egyptian monuments, Colossi of Memnon, Great Sphinx, 19th-century engraving, Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, ancient Egypt, early archaeology.

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Antique Early 1800s German Prints

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Paper

West Point and the Highlands, Hudson River Military View – 1869 Engraving
West Point and the Highlands, Hudson River Military View – 1869 Engraving

West Point and the Highlands, Hudson River Military View – 1869 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

West Point and the Highlands, Hudson River Military View – 1869 Engraving This finely executed 19th-century engraving titled West Point and the Highlands presents a commanding view ...

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Antique 1890s American Prints

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Paper

French engraving - 'Candie' - 19th century
French engraving - 'Candie' - 19th century

French engraving - 'Candie' - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

French engraving - 'Candie' - 19th century. French engraving from the 19th century; colored on paper.

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

European colored engraving - 19th century
European colored engraving - 19th century

European colored engraving - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

European colored engraving - 19th century. European from the 19th century; on paper.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Prints

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Paper

Six’s Bridge  - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Six’s Bridge - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of the late 19th century. Good conditions. Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impressio...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

The Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to an edition of the late 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669)...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions, Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669), was a Dut...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669), was a Dut...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669), was a Dut...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Self-Portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669),...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Standing Men - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Standing Men - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669),...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

The Bathers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
The Bathers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

The Bathers - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression of virtuo...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Two Beggars - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Two Beggars - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression of virtuo...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

A Beggar  - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

A Beggar - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Superb etching through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Self-portrait  - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Self-portrait - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Superb work through deft strokes, strong mastery in expression through an impression o...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's Bilderbuch
Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's Bilderbuch

Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's Bilderbuch

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Tropical birds, Tanager, Cardinal, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder, 19th-century engraving, ornithological art.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Sheet of Studies - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

Sheet of Studies - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19th century. Good conditions. Rembrandt known simply as Rembrandt (Leiden, 15 July 1606 - Amsterdam, 4 October 1669),...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Antique Oceania Engravings – Guam Chamorro Life, Distillery and Costumes, 1836
Antique Oceania Engravings – Guam Chamorro Life, Distillery and Costumes, 1836

Antique Oceania Engravings – Guam Chamorro Life, Distillery and Costumes, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Three Antique Oceania Engravings – Guam Chamorro Life, Distillery & Costumes, 1836 Description: This set of three original 19th-century engravings illustrates scenes of daily life a...

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Antique Early 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Two French engravings - 19th century
Two French engravings - 19th century

Two French engravings - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Two French engravings - 19th century. French; late 19th century; framed.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Elegant European Birds: 1805 Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Masterpiece
Elegant European Birds: 1805 Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Masterpiece

Elegant European Birds: 1805 Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Masterpiece

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: European birds, Friedrich Bertuch, 19th-century engraving, Waxwing, Starling, Bullfinch, natural history, ornithological art, Bilderbuch für Kinder.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

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19th Century Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of 19th century engravings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Old Masters editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Modern. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the 19th century engravings on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, white, black and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Henry C Andrews, Samuel Howitt, McKenney & Hall, Victor Levasseur and John Nugent Fitch produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, etching and aquatint.

How Much are 19th Century Engravings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of 19th century engravings start at $45 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $483.

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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.