Antique Copper Engravings

Antique print titled 'Jardin de M. le Comte de Caraman à Paris (..)'. Copper engraving showing various garden elements.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two scenes from the Apocrypha on one sheet.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two Old Testament scenes on one sheet.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two Old Testament scenes on one sheet.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two Old Testament scenes on one sheet.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two Old Testament scenes on one sheet.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two Old Testament scenes on one sheet.

This original copper engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two Old Testament scenes on one sheet.

A hand-colored copper engraving of eight named apple varieties, each lettered with its name and the months of its ripening, and the great plate of the Calvilles: Calville rouge d'Hyv...

An original antique copper engraving of the city of Goa in Portuguese India, seen from across the water at the mouth of the river lettered on the plate as Gacis.

A hand-colored copper engraving of ten named pear varieties, each lettered with its name and the months in which it ripens.

A hand-colored copper engraving of nine named apple varieties, each lettered with its name and its ripening months.

An original hand-colored copper engraving of seven named pear varieties, the largest fruit in Knoop's pear series, each lettered with its name and its ripening months: Besy de Chaumo...

An original antique copper engraving with hand color showing the soldiers of Cochinchine, the French name for southern Vietnam, in two scenes printed on one sheet under the heading "...

Original Antique Print of Orca, Whale and Dolphin by Bertuch, 1805 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three cetaceans, dominated by a striking early representa...

Kaiak ou Canot à un seul Homme'. Copper engraving of an Umiak or women's boat and a one man kayak or canoe.

Antique print titled 'Iourte ou Habitation Souterraine (..)'. Copper engraving of a yurt and natives of Kamchatka.

Antique print titled 'Piege et Arc Automate'. Copper engraving of a mechanical trap with crossbow and arrow.

Title: Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Reptiles by Bertuch, circa 1805 Description: Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five exotic lizards: the Co...

Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four unusual species of freshwater fish, published...

Original Antique Print of Two Sperm Whales by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two sperm whales, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s cel...

Original Antique Print of an Atlas Moth by Bertuch, circa 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the magnificent Atlas moth (Attacus atlas), one of the larges...

Original Antique Print of Four Seals by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four species and varieties of seals, published in Friedrich Justin ...

KEYWORDS: Gerrit van Schagen, Hungary map, antique Hungary map, Ottoman Empire map, Habsburg Empire, Habsburg Ottoman War, Turkish Wars, Great Turkish War, Prince Eugene of Savoy, Ba...

Original Antique Print of Ancient Greek and Roman Musical Instruments by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving illustrating a remarkable collection of musical...

Original Antique Print of Iceland Geyser, Hekla and Orkney Bird Catchers, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting remarkable scenes from Iceland and the northe...

Original Antique Print of Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre Masks by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting ten theatrical masks from classical antiqui...

This hand coloured copper engraving shows two large moths, one with pale wings marbled in black and brown, the other with smoky blue grey forewings banded in black and a long coiled ...

This hand coloured copper engraving shows three moths with their caterpillars, pupae and a cocoon, on a plate from the Vienna edition of Friedrich Justin Bertuch's Bilderbuch.

Original Antique Print of Volcanic Eruptions and Ships by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two dramatic volcanic phenomena, published in Fri...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two exotic moths together with their caterpillar...

Original Antique Print of Ancient Crowns and Laurel Wreaths by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving illustrating crowns, laurel wreaths and military headd...

Technic: Hand-colored copper engraving. Condition: Good. Slightly stained, stamp on verso.

Fine eighteenth-century copper engraving illustrating four small primates and prosimians identified as the Marikina, Mico, Tamarin, and Loris.

Original Antique Print of an Ancient Theatre and Archaeological Excavation by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique copper engraving illustrating the excavation and reconstruction of an...

Keywords: Barbary, North Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Ottoman Empire, African costume, ethnographic print, traditional dress, ceremonial dress, morning dress, 1700, hand colore...

Tome X – Plate VIII, p. 50 from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Paris, 1771. Copper engraving. Paris, 18th century. Sheet size: approx. 24.5 x 19.5 cm.

The method used in the prints you shared—hand-colored copper engravings—was a standard technique employed for high-quality, detailed illustrations, especially in natural history. ##...

Details: Creator: Eleazar Albin (English, 1680–1742) Date: 1720 Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning and light wear F...

Tome VIII – Plate XIII, p. 108, from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière. Copper engraving. Paris, 1771. Sheet size: approx. 24.5 x 19.5 cm.

Framing tips: A warm cream or light stone mat paired with a medium-toned wood frame complements the understated palette. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Make...

Framing tips: A warm cream mat and a medium-toned wood frame complement the natural palette of the engraving. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonathan...

Framing tips: A soft ivory or parchment-colored mat paired with a dark wood frame enhances the richness and authority of the subject. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand ...

Framing tips: A warm cream or light taupe mat paired with an oak or walnut frame complements the natural character of the subject. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand col...

Framing tips: A warm ivory mat with a dark wood or ebonized frame enhances contrast and emphasizes the paired composition. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Ma...

Plate XVI, p. 154, from Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulièr, Paris 1771. Copper engraving. Paris, 18th century. Sheet size: approx. 24.5 x 19.5 cm.

Together, they form a beautifully balanced scientific diptych that combines natural history, botany, and engraving at a very high level. This offering includes both original hand-co...

A pair of original antique copper engravings of two of the great cities of the east, one ancient and one then living, sold together and not separately.

This offering includes both original hand-colored copper engravings together with the complete original printed text leaves from Parts 7–8, preserving the essential historical unity ...

Technique: Copper engraving, hand-colored Maker: Theodor de Bry, Frankfurt am Main, circa 1594–1596

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving (vue d’optique) Maker: Huguier, Paris, circa 1775–1785 Keywords: Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt city view, vue d’optique, optica print, Huguie...

Museum or UV-protective glass is recommended. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: W.

Condition report: Original copper engraving with original outline hand coloring.

A rare personalised Welsh miner’s copper snuff box, engraved with the name “William Powell” and dated 1899.

Arranged horizontally or vertically, the set works particularly well in a study, library, hallway, or nature-themed interior. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring...

Rivinus botanicals: Trifolium, “Gula / degener” & Lotus tetragonolobos, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-col...

Title: "The Siege of Nyborg, 1659: A Strategic Battle of the Dano-Swedish War" Translated text (From Dutch) on copper engraving: "The city of Nyborg captured by the lord Michiel de ...

This was often done in preparation for copper engravings. Schut created the subject shown above several times - three versions are known.

French copper-line engraving depicting the Town and Lake of Geneva, Switzerland.

Antique print titled 'Afbeelding van het zeiltogtje hunner doorluchtige en koninklijke Hoogheden Willem, Prinse van Oranje en Nassau (..)'. Copper engraving depicting the sailing tou...