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Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Pen, Paper, Giltwood

Antique Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing

H 33 in W 26 in D 2.5 in
1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag
Located in York County, PA
and dated 1888: Late 19th century American pen and ink calligraphy, executed in the most exuberant
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1880s Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Paper

Antique 1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag
1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag

1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag

H 33.5 in W 40 in D 3 in
Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fantastically decorative pen and ink calligraphy composition celebrating the life of a Maria
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899
Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899

Late 19th C Memento Mori Calligraphy In memory of Maria Arthur Manchip Died 1899

H 6.5 in W 9.06 in D 0.79 in
Rocky Landscape with Trees and Temple Ruins a drawing by Giulio Parigi (ca 1615)
Located in PARIS, FR
calligraphy executed with a pen, the author leaves the following inscription: "Di Flaminio Giuletto/ Venari
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1610s Old Masters Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ink, Laid Paper, Pen

Antique Rocky Landscape with Trees and Temple Ruins a drawing by Giulio Parigi (ca 1615)
Rocky Landscape with Trees and Temple Ruins a drawing by Giulio Parigi (ca 1615)

Giulio Parigi
Rocky Landscape with Trees and Temple Ruins a drawing by Giulio Parigi (ca 1615), 1615

H 15.38 in W 19.5 in
Antique Petite Secrétaire
Located in Malibu, CA
pleasing to look at from any angle. Pencil trays adorn both sides which are perfect for holding pens
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire

Antique Petite Secrétaire

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
spaces. Next, Jug B (8" diameter x 11"H), captivates with its calligraphy (as if penning an ancient
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ceramic

Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each
Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each

Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each

H 12 in Dm 8 in

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Two-Drawer Provincial Table
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers were opened many times to retrieve curios, calligraphy pens, rice paper or incense. It would have
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Elm

Antique Two-Drawer Provincial Table
Two-Drawer Provincial Table

Two-Drawer Provincial Table

H 29.5 in W 57 in D 16.25 in
ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845
Located in Essex, MA
A collection of 2 framed English calligraphy drawings, attributed to Edwin Munder, circa 1845, in
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19th Century English Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Walnut, Ink, Paper, Pen

Antique ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845
ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845

ENGLISH CALLIGRAPHY DRAWINGS, c. 1845

H 15 in W 13 in
Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References
Located in York County, PA
War (1861-1865) and The 1876 Centennial of American Independence Whimsical pen and ink calligraphy
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1860s American Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Paper

Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References
Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References

Patriotic Calligraphy with Revolutionary War References

H 43.25 in W 33.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
, featuring a small house and fisherman mid-cast. Once intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot

H 4.5 in Dm 5 in
13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
, specializing in calligraphy and pen and ink sketches. He also engaged in the writing of poetry and short essays
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1870s American Antique Calligraphy Pens

13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag
13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag

13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag

H 65 in W 118 in D 2.5 in
Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Pots like these were originally used to dip calligraphy pens in. Exact age or origin is unknown and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter
Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter

Round Blue and White Ceramic Chinese Export Calligraphy Brush Pot or Planter

H 3.5 in Dm 4 in
19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century calligraphy exercise, pen and ink on paper, by an American school girl, circa 1840s
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1840s American Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"
19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"

19th Century Calligraphy Exercise, "When Wine is in Wit is Out"

H 13.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy tools, this lovely pot takes pride of place on any
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot
Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot

Chinese Blue and White Twin Dragons Brush Pot

H 5.5 in Dm 6 in
Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino
Located in Gallatin, TN
drawings are known for their fluent style in which “rapid, calligraphic pen strokes combined with dots
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17th Century Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Ink, Pen

Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino
Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino

Religious Figural Drawing with Pen & Ink Wash After il Guercino

H 9 in W 5.5 in
17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino
Located in Gallatin, TN
style in which “rapid, calligraphic pen strokes combined with dots, dashes, and parallel hatching lines
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19th Century Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino
17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino

17th Century Oil Painting Attributed to the School of Guercino

H 24.5 in W 19 in D 1 in
Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This blue and white porcelain brush pot was intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Blue and White Painted Porcelain Brush Pot with Stand, Qing Dynasty

H 6 in Dm 5 in

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Calligraphy Pens

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map
Located in Savannah, GA
This unusual set of drawings in a double sided frame came out of an old New England Estate in a Beacon Hill, Boston home. From what we have gathered, they are hand-colored drawings o...
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Calligraphy Pens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map
Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map

Early Folk Art American Two Sided Framed Military Drawing with Map

H 13.25 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
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Antique Calligraphy Pens For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique calligraphy pens for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique calligraphy pens was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, brass and metal. Antique calligraphy pens have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique calligraphy pens bearing folk art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Jean-Joseph Bernard produced beautiful antique calligraphy pens that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Calligraphy Pens?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $487 on the low end and $50,000 highest priced.