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Handwriting Upon the Wall – Reform Bill! - Lithograph by J. Doyle - 1831
By John Doyle
Located in Roma, IT
Rare print from the series Political Sketches. John Doyle (1797-1868) was one of the most famous and prolific illustrator of the 19th century in Europe who was born in Ireland and a...
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1830s Antique Handwriting

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Picture Frame, Original Handwriting, Louis XVI Style, 1895, 6 x 10 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful brass picture frame, France, probably 1895. Picture size: 5,5 cm x 8,7 cm. On the back of the photo is a handwritten dedication from 1985, which describes the child in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Handwriting

Materials

Brass

Study for a fresco
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
heightened with white on prepared paper 14 x 12 cm Unsigned On the mount, handwriting inscription
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ink

Antique Study for a fresco
Study for a fresco
$11,909
H 4.73 in W 5.52 in
Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786
Located in Madrid, ES
handwriting. Dimensions (including frame): 32 x 28 cm Period: 1786 Material: Ink on paper, gilt frame under
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Late 18th Century Spanish Other Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Antique Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786
Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786
$1,095
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Pensive Young Woman
By Maurice Chabas
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
spiritual quest. The attribution is supported by this characteristic graphic handwriting, by direct
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1890s Impressionist Antique Handwriting

Materials

Pencil, Chalk

Jan KOBELL Romantic Landscape ruins mountains river Dutch 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
beautiful, recognizable handwriting. He had a brother Hendrick Kobell (1751-1779) who was a marine painter
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Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Handwriting

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Oil

Engraving of the Abbey Church of Westminster by John Coney, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Westminster Abbey in London, England. Engraved and printed in 1820. Faint handwriting in graphite in the
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1820s British Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Located in Cheltenham, GB
. The cartouche bears a large ornate letter "K," which corresponds to the handwriting provenance
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Handwriting

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a Gambling Game. 19th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

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Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of Spring Festival 19th c Qing Dy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

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Porcelain

Captain J.W. Anderson (fl.1842-1869) Oil on Board 19th c
Located in West Palm Beach, US
, there is an inscription in the captain's handwriting, which, although difficult to decipher, describes
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1840s British Romantic Antique Handwriting

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Wood, Paint

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a FIsh Vendor 19th c Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Furniture Seller Qing Dynasty, 19th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of a Egg Seller 19th c Qing Dynasty
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Vulture Etching – Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
etching, paper, and handwriting, this print was most likely produced in the late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th c Chinese Rice paintings of a dragon boat scene Absolute top qua
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th c Chinese Water Color painting of Monk Rice Seller 19C Qing Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese
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19th Century Chinese Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Gambling Game Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Tailor Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Hat Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Rope Maker Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Water Color Painting of Fabric Shop Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely painting. It has handwriting in German on it. Translating the Chinese. We have
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Handwriting

Materials

Porcelain

Genre Scene Print: A Letter Writer in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
behind the scribe reads “Lettere scritte in buon carattere” (Letters written in fine handwriting
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1820s Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
. Furthermore, the handwriting on the back indicates that this furniture was once used in a shrine. This
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1882s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
$1,300
H 28.15 in W 28.35 in D 13.98 in
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany around 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
two of the plaques on the reverse in old German handwriting. A great addition to every rustic cabin
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1880s German Rustic Antique Handwriting

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Antler, Wood

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Carved Plaques Germany ca. 1870s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
German handwriting. A great addition to every rustic cabin decoration. Trophies are mementos from the
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1870s German Country Antique Handwriting

Materials

Antler, Wood

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
label with handwriting that reads in part, "1 Bonnbonier" for bonbonniere, the french term for a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Handwriting

Materials

Bronze

Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777)  A Banquet scene, drawing
By Louis-Félix Delarue
Located in Paris, FR
distinctive style is still instantly recognisable here. His handwriting is highly distinctive and original. He
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1770s Old Masters Antique Handwriting

Materials

Ink

1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
are in the handwriting of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. At a later date, most likely in the 1800s
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1820s American Federal Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

'The Blue Kimono' , An antique painting, oil on canvas by Laura E. Brumm
Located in St. Albans, GB
handwriting and address written on the original label. Picture Size: 34 x 16" (86 x 40) Outside Frame Size
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil

Fine Quality John The Evangelist Porcelain Plaque After Domenichino
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Evangelist pearing at a hawk holding his quill with a snake circling a gold cup. Handwriting to verso of
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19th Century German Greek Revival Antique Handwriting

Materials

Enamel

Fine Quality John The Evangelist Porcelain Plaque After Domenichino
Fine Quality John The Evangelist Porcelain Plaque After Domenichino
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.125 in W 6.25 in D 0.25 in
Antique Rare Grand Tour Arabic Glazed Terracotta Wall Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
is considered an art because it is a highly skilled and expressive form of handwriting that is used
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1920s Egyptian Islamic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
ink handwriting in mysterious Old French. The closed book on the right is from Louis XIII - XVI era
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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Handwriting

Materials

Gold, Silver

Mountain View Baroque Capriccio Landscape 17th century Oil Painting Old Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
handwriting. An artist could work on one painting for several years, but the result was worth it. Even after
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17th Century Realist Antique Handwriting

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Wood, Oil, Canvas

17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
, 'The Property of Mrs. Gilbert Legh (deceased),'and underneath label in cursive handwriting is 'Italian
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Handwriting

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Ceramic, Pottery

17th Century Diana and Actaeon Hernest Daret Mythological Oil on Canvas Green
Located in Sanremo, IT
, obliterating the accurate handwriting and the lenticular attention to detail in favour of the atmosphere and
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1690s Italian School Antique Handwriting

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ Condition There are discoloration, ole, stains, etc. ¦ Shaft
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
$1,190 Sale Price
20% Off
H 70.87 in W 15.16 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.   He lives in Koroen, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. ■Silk book/handwriting ■Condition   is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka
$1,476 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
calm texture. ¦ Silk book / handwriting. ¦ There are discoloration, ole, stains, etc. in the
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

Materials

Silk

Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
$1,190 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.78 in W 15.95 in D 0.04 in
1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
his signature facsimiles, Tyler made no effort to match the handwriting in the body of the Declaration
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1810s American Federal Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Large Florentine Quadruple Botanicals in Black Frame under Glass, Two Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
quadrants, each showcasing a distinct botanical specimen. The delicate handwriting within each quadrant
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Handwriting

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Other

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
after the war. ■Paperback/Handwriting ■Condition  : There are some stains on the paper. ■Dimensions
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18th Century Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs
Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Hisato Miyao (1912-1997.), Helmet Crabs
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 59.65 in W 26.19 in D 0.04 in
Portrait Queen Mary - B/W photographic - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
handwriting and stamp on the rear. Fair conditions and age.
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Handwriting

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Photographic Paper

Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873
Located in Norton, MA
double sides with lots of writing. The following handwriting on the Lacquer reads: Presented to Mrs
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19th Century Thai Antique Handwriting

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Calcutta Zoo Hippo East Indian Railway Nixon
Located in London, GB
paper losses, restored folds, restored tears, staining, ink stamp and ink handwriting, backed on linen.
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1920s British Antique Handwriting

Materials

Paper

Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ There are discoloration and stains in the state era. In addition, you
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
Lake Awasaru Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style
$1,190 Sale Price
20% Off
H 56.7 in W 26.38 in D 0.04 in
Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Handwriting

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Ceramic

Original Antique Advertising Poster Starley Bros Psycho Cycles Coventry Bicycle
Located in London, GB
handwriting style letters on the ground by the bike and in bold red letters above and below. Established in
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1890s British Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
across the entire surface. In short, handwriting on color prints was not as common as simple
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Mid-18th Century Italian Other Antique Handwriting

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Faux Bamboo, Paper

Portrait of a girl with a rose and a red coral necklace (c. 1631)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the same painter. Finally, the handwriting is almost the same on the works by Finsonius known so far
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17th Century Dutch School Antique Handwriting

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
a "standard" cabinet, it bears the unmistakable handwriting of Josef Hoffmann. Artfully crafted by
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Handwriting

Materials

Brass

Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
is Yong. His handwriting is fair. His common names are Gengo and Daisuke. He has other titles such as
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18th Century Edo Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain
Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain
$1,713 Sale Price
20% Off
H 83.86 in W 30.32 in D 0.04 in
Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Salon Suite by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1905
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
two armchairs carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - a very own design that has made his
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Handwriting

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Fabric, Bentwood

Miss J Board - ca 1830 Album, Graphite Study Sketchbook
Located in Corsham, GB
1829 or 1830. The handwriting of the two artists is very similar and the sketchbooks are very similar
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19th Century Antique Handwriting

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Paper

Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
" with beautiful fresh greenery. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ There are some discolorations in
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked
$1,190 Sale Price
20% Off
H 77.56 in W 17.72 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Japanese Taisho Scroll Tateno Setsugo Nihonga Working the Land
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
handwriting and on silk. The box is a combined box. This paper has some small stains and creases. There are
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1920s Taisho Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Lovely Japanese Taisho Scroll Tateno Setsugo Nihonga Working the Land
Lovely Japanese Taisho Scroll Tateno Setsugo Nihonga Working the Land
$1,331 Sale Price
20% Off
H 73.23 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Prunus Blossom
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
is very tasty. ¦Paper books and handwriting. ¦ State There is a little discoloration, me etc
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Prunus Blossom
Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Prunus Blossom
$809 Sale Price
20% Off
H 80.91 in W 17.52 in D 0.04 in
Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with the hymns spelled at the top. ¦ Silk books and handwriting. ¦ State There is discoloration
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Handwriting

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Silk

Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist
$2,048 Sale Price
20% Off
H 74.02 in W 15.95 in D 0.04 in
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Antique Handwriting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique handwriting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique handwriting — often made from paper and parchment paper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique handwriting — find older editions for sale from the 15th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique handwriting, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. John Doyle each produced at least one beautiful antique handwriting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Handwriting?

An antique handwriting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $305, while the lowest priced sells for $111 and the highest can go for as much as $889.