Antique Copper Plates

The title page of the book reads "A NATURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH INSECTS, Illustrated with a Hundred Copper Plates, Curiously Engraven from the Life: And (for those who desire it) Exac...

This print originates from 'Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa' by Edward Daniel Clarke. Original antique copper-plate engraved landscape print of Tula. In 17...

This super-illustrated edition includes the copper plate of the portrait of Chateaubriand (p. 52), inset into the front doublure, with the following inscription etched at the top of ...

Piranesi recorded these antiquities on copper plates and published them in 1778 as Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne ed ornamenti antichi (Vases, Candelabra, Urns,...

My intention is to survive, and I think of the solid copper plate, the unalterable ink, easy reproduction, faithful prints, and I adopt etching as a means of expression."

Bender Ex Collection: San Francisco Museum of Art Christie’s New York A fine fresh impression, with rich burr from the drypoint work and a subtle layering of plate tone. ...

What links them: copper red monochrome groups. Plate 163: Vases, a pair, baluster-shaped.

The Whole Comprehended in 200 Copper-Plates, Neatly Engraved. London: Author, 1762, pl.

Wooden barometer with cedar wood trim at the edges, signed Caux Opticien Rue Rivoli près du Louvre Paris, mid-19th century; dial with the meteorological indications on paper printed ...

This beautiful hand-colored copper-plate engraving entitled "The West Prospect of Mordon Colledge (Old English Spelling) Black Heath" was published in the 'The Universal Magazine of ...

Cast using the lost-wax technique, the statue is consecrated and sealed with a deeply engraved Visvavajra on a copper plate. The statue radiates a joyful spiritual presence.

Pair antique 19th century Old Sheffield plate silver on copper wine bottle coolers with lion mask ring handles circa 1820.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six of original copper plate prints dating to 1781 depicting famous military themes Th...

GEORGE EDWARDS (Naturalist, ornithologist and artist 1694-1773) - 'A Natural History of Uncommon Birds' (Published in several volumes between 1743 and 1764) - Antique pair of mid 18t...

Both are printed from original copper plate. Custom handmade French mat in the 18th century manner with artists gold banding on archival board.

The bell comes with its original brown leather strap with buckle and copper plate which features the name of the former owner.

These were then engraved on copper plates by master artists, resulting in the 367 beautiful and detailed engravings which comprise Besler's monumental florilegium Hortus Eystettensis...

This eight-piece tea and coffee set in silver-plated copper reflects the elegance and tradition of the art of entertaining.

Engraved in 1801, this work captures the essence of discovery from the age of explorers, immortalized on cotton-rich paper using the intricate copper plate engraving technique. Desc...

Covens & Mortier are known for their use of copper plates previously owned by Blaeu, Janssonius and other engravers.

This early original copper-plate engraving entitled "Attaque avec le Belier" from 'L'antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures' (Antiquity Explained and Represented in Diagrams),...

Nice example of an ironstone pitcher, hand painted from copper plate transfers in the Chinese Manduran pattern depicting peacocks and abundant floral decoration in a Famille Rose sty...

Lizars took an active part in the foundation of the Royal Scottish Academy Dimensions given are with the frame dimensions of copper plate engraving only are approximately 11 in wide...

Antique Dragonfly Prints, Neuropteres Plates 3 & 6, Copper Engravings, ca.1800 This refined pair of antique natural history engravings depicts dragonflies and related Neuroptere...

Printed in one color from one copper plate: black. The title pencil inscribed, likely by the artist, on verso.

Contains illustrated copper title and 3 engr. title vignettes (small maps) as well as 10 folding copper maps and 3 folding copper plates with views of S.

Nice quality with superb decoration. Condition minimal ware to edges. Measures: 382 x 35mm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

Early hand-coloring. Copper plate engraving. Interestingly the map is one of two engraved on the same plate, then separated for inclusion in the book (note crease).

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

The technique used in this engraving involves initially etching the outline onto a copper plate. This plate is then used to print the image, after which colors are applied by hand, g...

A stunning 18th century optical view of London from the Thames. London: 1760. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid paper with a large circular wate...

The central conical item with a screw-top nozzle acts as the fuel reservoir. Constructed with copper with silver plate in the inside, one handle.

Later, in 1630, he needed a general map of the Netherlands for his first atlas, the Appendix, the decoration in the borders was sacrificed: the borders of the copper plates were cut ...

These candlesticks are particularly nice because they straddle the lines between formal and informal. Because of their copper base, they do not look too "fancy".   

This authentic 18th-century Italian engraving presents a view of Rome by Giuseppe Vasi (1710–1782), one of the most important architectural printmakers working in the city before Pir...

Crafted in Spain circa 1880, this impressive antique religious wall plaque depicts "The Last Supper" in finely detailed repoussé silverplated copper. The rectangular composition port...

He founded his workshop in 1854, specialized in copper-plated, gilt, and silvered bronze decorative arts, and received medals at the 1855 and 1878 Universal Expositions.

The jardinière has undergone a later professional restoration in which the original base was replaced with a copper plate. The replacement is visible from the underside and inside th...

The text of this edition, as stated in the colophon, is taken from the 1870 edition of the work, and is accompanied by six masterful copper-plate engravings by the French artist and ...

Printed in one color from one copper plate: black. Biography: Johannes "Jan" Kip (1652/53 in Amsterdam - 1722 in Westminster) was a Dutch draftsman, engraver and print dealer.

These were then engraved on copper plates by master artists, resulting in the 367 beautiful and detailed engravings which comprise Besler's monumental florilegium Hortus Eystettensis...

Mercier and Co., Northumberland-court, Strand, in 1804, and "illustrated with numerous copper plates." Its plates were engraved on copper by several London engravers, each of whom si...

Mercier and Co., Northumberland-court, Strand, in 1804, and "illustrated with numerous copper plates." Its plates were engraved on copper by several London engravers, each of whom si...

English Arts and Crafts period round copper mirror with original beveled plate, the frame with hand beaten surface embellished with reverse punched beadwork design retaining nice mel...

Description: Antique print titled 'S. Bartholomaeus Ecclesiam B.M.V. edificari jubet, et columna decidens Monachiejus Dicipli jussu sistitur.' Scarce plate showing Bartholomew th...