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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Allegorical Engravings
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassical allegorical engravings. Pair of Italian neoclassical allegorical
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Paper

L'Amour de la Patrie - Etching by F.M. Beaurain and J.-B. Malle
Located in Roma, IT
Allegoric engraving of the French Revolution, designed by François Marie Beaurain and Jean-Baptiste
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Late 18th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

Engraving Pan Nymphs after Jean Guillaume Moitte Allegorical Decorative Print
Located in FR
Engraving Pan and Nymphs allegorical decorative, early 20th century French print after Jean
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Early 20th Century French School Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Engraving of Allegorical Celebrations of the British Victories in America, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. Wonderful allegorical antique hand colored engraving depicting the
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

Allegorical Figure, Holding a Ball
By Giorgio Mantovano Ghisi
Located in Chicago, IL
impression of this engraving. Boorsch and Lewis state that this work dates from “the mid-1560s” and suggest
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
of peace. The eagle motif has since appeared in allegorical engravings, patriotic banners and
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Monuments - Highly Detailed Allegorical, Surreal Etching with Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
: allegorical, apocalyptic, provocative, prophetic, dream-like, surreal, fantastic, weird, frightening
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Engraving

Engraving Hunting: Hares Hunting With Cheetah
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving, "The hare hunt with Cheetah" xylographs (woodcuts and copper engravings), after Jan Van
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18th Century Renaissance More Art

Materials

Engraving

Engraving Hunting: Deer Hunting With Lasso
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving:  The Deer hunting Woodcuts and copper engraving, after Jan Van der Straeten so called
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18th Century Renaissance More Art

Materials

Engraving

Hunting Engraving: Hunting Ibex With Snakes
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving:  The Ibex hunting with snakes Historical , mythological, religious, allegorical subjects
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18th Century Renaissance More Art

Materials

Engraving

Carved Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
its talons. Since then, the eagle motif has appeared in allegorical engravings, patriotic banners and
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Carved Spread Wing Eagle
Carved Spread Wing Eagle
H 18 in W 24 in D 27 in
Engraving Hunting: The Hunt For The Vipers
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving, "the hunt for vipers" xylographs (wood and copper engravings), after Jan Van der
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18th Century Renaissance More Art

Materials

Engraving

Navigating History: An Allegorical Frontispiece Honoring Captain Cook, ca.1788
Located in Langweer, NL
within a single illustration. The engraving features classical allegorical figures, such as Neptune, the
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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

Patriotic Eagle Bronze Sculpture After Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
motif has appeared in allegorical engravings, patriotic banners and posters, and in beautiful wooden
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Four Old Allegorical Prints - Nicolas Arnoult - Period: xvii - circa: 1680
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Roy. » Nicolas Arnoult is an engraver and publisher of prints specializing in fashion engraving
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Prints

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Paper

Antique Frontispiece with Allegorical Figures, a Globe and Zodiac Signs, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
volume I by A.P. de la Croix. With allegorical figures, a globe and zodiac signs. Artists and
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Set of Two Engravings after Cipriani "Four Muses" & "Father and Two Daughters"
By Francesco Bartolozzi
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Stipple Engravings on heavy white wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Unknown, likely London, UK
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1780s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Agave or American Aloe: A Framed Hand-colored Engraving from Robert Thornton
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed hand-colored botanical engraving entitled "Agave or American Aloe" by Reinagle for
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Early 19th Century Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Mezzotint

Unruly Muse - Allegorical Drawing of the Artist in The Studio with Models
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Engravings, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, solo exhibition of prints, February. 2000 Four person exhibition
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Day of the Painter - Allegorical Drawing with the Artist and Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
: allegorical, apocalyptic, provocative, prophetic, dream-like, surreal, fantastic, weird, frightening
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Graphite

Framed Set of 18th Century Classical Engravings
Located in Pembroke, MA
Two French matted and framed 18th century black and white engravings inspired by Classical
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Antique 18th Century French Classical Greek Prints

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Giltwood, Paper

Framed 18th Century Neoclassical Style Portrait Engravings, Set of 4
Located in Elkhart, IN
A lovely set of four 18th century style portrait engravings with allegorical scenes presented in
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Steel Engraving of Adelphi Terrace on the Thames, London, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving is an original uncolored print of Adelphi Terrace in London. This type of print would
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Antique 1830s Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Engraving of a Bible Frontispiece by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
woman representing Judaism and holding there Law, allegorical scenes showing the Vices and David?s
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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Paper

Baroque Whimsy: The Putti Engravings of F.L.D. Ciartres, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying
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Antique 1620s Prints

Materials

Paper

Copper Engraving of Conquest and Culture in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This evocative original copper engraving, featured in Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt
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Antique 1670s Prints

Materials

Paper

Apollo
By Hendrick Goltzius
Located in New York, NY
HENDRICK GOLTZIUS 1558 Mühlbracht – Haarlem 1617 Apollo 1588 engraving Bartsch 141
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17th Century Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Apollo
H 10.38 in W 13.75 in D 0.01 in
Explorator
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Giovanni Domenico Campiglia, 'Explorator', engraving, 1734, edition unknown, scarce. Signed 'Dom
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1730s Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Engraving

Hygla
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Summary/Description: Engraving by Cosmus Mogalli after drawing by Giovanni Domenico Compiglia (1692-1768
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Late 18th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Venus
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
: XXXIII Summary/Description: Engraving by Gir'mo Frerra after drawing by Giovanni Domenico Compiglia (1692
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Late 18th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula
Located in New York, NY
Copper-plate engraving, hand-colored, 1608 - c.1630 and published by Joannes Jansonius, Amsterdam
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17th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Engraving

The Orbits of Venus and Mercury: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
. The planets are illustrated in a vignette as allegorical figures in chariots; Venus (Aphrodite
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Early 18th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Indian Reed (Cana)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving

North and South America: An 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Johann Homann
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
upper right includes text and a series of allegorical figures. A large portion if the north central and
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Animus
By Linda K Schinkel and Theodore M Schinkel
Located in Detroit, MI
assist one's evolution. A multi-sensory experience is realized through allegorical sight, symbols and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

The China Limodoron (Orchid)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Aquatint, Engraving, Mezzotint, Watercolor

The Blue Passion Flower
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

The Queen Flower (Bird of Paradise)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Aquatint, Engraving

Interiors VII: The Train from Munich
By Peter Milton
Located in Middletown, NY
Interiors VII: The Train from Munich Robert E. Townsend, 1991. Resist ground etching and engraving
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1990s American Modern Interior Prints

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Charcoal, ABS, Engraving, Etching

The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia (Mountain Laurel)
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Aquatint, Engraving, Mezzotint, Watercolor

The Superb Lily
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Engraving, Gesso, Handmade Paper, Mezzoti...

The Blue Passion Flower
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, and/or stipple engraving finished by hand. Approximately 17.75” x 22.5” Unframed. 5 frontice pieces
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Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Aquatint, Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Engraving, Handmade Paper, Plex...

Dialogue of Eras: Cap and Feather in Profile by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving depicts two contrasting profiles. On the left is a male figure adorned with a
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Antique 1740s Prints

Materials

Paper

Dialogue of Eras: Cap and Feather in Profile by Pigné, 1740
Dialogue of Eras: Cap and Feather in Profile by Pigné, 1740
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Renaissance Architectural Orders by Vignola's Frontispiece, 1767
Located in Langweer, NL
Composite. The frontispiece is rich in allegorical imagery, displaying various figures and symbols that
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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These original antique engravings are characteristic examples of 17th-century European art
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Antique 1620s Prints

Materials

Paper

Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
Cherubic Mischief: A Rare Baroque Collection, circa 1620
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Baroque Putti: Serenade of Innocence and Play, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying
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Antique 1620s Prints

Materials

Paper

Baroque Putti: Serenade of Innocence and Play, circa 1620
Baroque Putti: Serenade of Innocence and Play, circa 1620
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Whimsical Archers: Duo of Baroque Putti, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying
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Antique 1620s Prints

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Archers: Duo of Baroque Putti, circa 1620
Whimsical Archers: Duo of Baroque Putti, circa 1620
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Italian Contemporary "Arts & Crafts Fonts" Print with Pure Gold Leaf, 1 of 5
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-pressed print representing some letters of the alphabet with allegorical figure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

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Gold Leaf

Italian Contemporary "Arts & Crafts Fonts" Print with Pure Gold Leaf, 5 of 5
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-pressed print representing some letters of the alphabet with allegorical figure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

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Gold Leaf

Harmonious Mischief: A Triptych of Baroque Putti, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying
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Antique 1620s Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary "Arts & Crafts Fonts" Print with Pure Gold Leaf, 2 of 5
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-pressed print representing some letters of the alphabet with allegorical figure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Contemporary "Arts & Crafts Fonts" Print with Pure Gold Leaf, 4 of 5
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-pressed print representing some letters of the alphabet with allegorical figure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Contemporary "Arts & Crafts Fonts" Print with Pure Gold Leaf, 3 of 5
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-pressed print representing some letters of the alphabet with allegorical figure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

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Gold Leaf

Billingsgate Market in the 1830s: A Hub of London's Maritime Commerce, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
captivating uncolored steel engraving presents a lively scene of Billingsgate Market, known in the 19th
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Antique 1830s Prints

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Paper

Portrait of three children - Bernhard Keil (1624-1687)
Located in Gent, BE
figures were his speciality. His themes are often related to simple allegorical subjects such as the Five
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Time Discovers the Truth - Original Etching - Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
engraving depicting a genre scene. The scene is very simple but at the same time allegorical. On the right
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Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Giovanni Battista Cavalieri 'D.1597', Rare Dance of Death, Ars Moriendi
Located in Norwich, GB
This extremely rare engraving was produced by Cavalieri as an extraneous allegorical unnumbered
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Antique 16th Century Italian Georgian Prints

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Paper

Dance Putti Van Cleve Paint Oil on table 16th Century Flemish Old master Belgium
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
description of the painting The particular subject depicted, allegorical in character and highly decorative
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16th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Antwerp Cabinet with Painted Panels Attributed to H. Van Balen
Located in PARIS, FR
mythological and allegorical subjects and perfectly reflects the Antwerp pictorial trend of the early 17th
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Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Queremos Chuva!" - "We Want Rain!"- Mid Century Brazilian Figurative Abstract
By Isa Aderne
Located in Soquel, CA
An allegorical, mid-century woodcut print titled, "Queremos Chuva!", or "We want rain!" (trans
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1960s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

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Allegorical Engraving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal allegorical engraving for your home. Frequently made of paper, metal and wood, every allegorical engraving was constructed with great care. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage allegorical engraving now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer allegorical engraving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right allegorical engraving, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one allegorical engraving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Caiafa, François Linke and Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino) produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Allegorical Engraving?

The average selling price for an allegorical engraving at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $94,461 for the highest priced.