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Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of ‘Cyprinus Nasus’ by Marcus Elieser Bloch, 1790
Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of ‘Cyprinus Nasus’ by Marcus Elieser Bloch, 1790

Hand-Colored Copper Engraving of ‘Cyprinus Nasus’ by Marcus Elieser Bloch, 1790

By Marcus Elieser Bloch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

stepped passe-partout – a museum-quality piece for collectors, connoisseurs of antique scientific prints

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18th Century German Other Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Harvest Mouse – Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894
Harvest Mouse – Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894

Harvest Mouse – Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894

Located in Langweer, NL

decor, rustic animal artwork, collector scientific print, botanical wildlife illustration, antique

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Paper

Set of 3 Antique Quadruped Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769
Set of 3 Antique Quadruped Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769

Set of 3 Antique Quadruped Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Jacques de Sève copperplate scientific prints quadruped skeleton plate 18th century zoology art veterinary

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Scientific Instrument, 1769
Antique Print of a Scientific Instrument, 1769

Antique Print of a Scientific Instrument, 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

scientific instrument. This print originates from 'The Gentleman's Magazine'. Artists and Engravers: The

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18th Century Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Fossil Print of Ichthyosaurus Skeleton and Teeth, c.1850, by Orbigny
Fossil Print of Ichthyosaurus Skeleton and Teeth, c.1850, by Orbigny

Fossil Print of Ichthyosaurus Skeleton and Teeth, c.1850, by Orbigny

Located in Langweer, NL

preserve this antique scientific print. Ideal for display in a study, museum setting, or library wall.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints

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Paper

Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874
Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874

Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Scientific Lithographs 1874 Description This exceptional

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1870s German Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789

By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn, Cornelius Nozeman

Located in Langweer, NL

wood frame adds contrast while keeping with the style of 18th-century scientific prints. Museum-quality

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

19th century color lithograph scientific bird animal print hawk tree leaves egg
19th century color lithograph scientific bird animal print hawk tree leaves egg

19th century color lithograph scientific bird animal print hawk tree leaves egg

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Sparrow Hawk" is an original color lithograph by an unknown American artist. It depicts a bird perching on the limb of a tree, its young poking out of the tree, and the bird's egg i...

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1890s Academic Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print
Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

Located in Langweer, NL

the print. This kind of labeling is typical of scientific illustrations from the period. - The

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Early 18th Century Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Antique Prints of Parrots, Lories and other Birds
Set of 2 Antique Prints of Parrots, Lories and other Birds

Set of 2 Antique Prints of Parrots, Lories and other Birds

Located in Langweer, NL

style that's characteristic of the 19th-century scientific prints. They are labeled in German with both

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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Rhinoceros Horn Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Pair 1769
Antique Rhinoceros Horn Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Pair 1769

Antique Rhinoceros Horn Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Pair 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Rhinoceros Horn Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Pair 1769 Description: This elegant

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Camel Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769
Pair of Antique Camel Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769

Pair of Antique Camel Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Jacques de Sève 18th century zoology copperplate prints camel skeleton plate scientific illustration pair

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Scientific Illustrations of Birds by Saverio Manetti, Hand-Painted Intaglio - A
Scientific Illustrations of Birds by Saverio Manetti, Hand-Painted Intaglio - A

Scientific Illustrations of Birds by Saverio Manetti, Hand-Painted Intaglio - A

By Saverio Manetti

Located in New York, NY

rendered and accompanied by their scientific names in cursive. The illustrations are presented in giltwood

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852
Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852

Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

meteorology and global climatology. This plate will appeal to collectors of early scientific prints, maritime

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Geological Map of Europe by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852
Geological Map of Europe by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852

Geological Map of Europe by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

for collectors of antique scientific prints, students of European geography, or those seeking refined

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format
Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format

Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format

Located in Langweer, NL

and ingenuity of early modern engineering, appealing equally to collectors of scientific prints and to

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Early 19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Engraving of a Handcolored Lionfish, Stickleback and Drumfish, 1845
Original Engraving of a Handcolored Lionfish, Stickleback and Drumfish, 1845

Original Engraving of a Handcolored Lionfish, Stickleback and Drumfish, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

reminiscent of 19th-century scientific prints, which were often used in natural history books to document

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1840s French Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780
Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780

Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

scientific prints. Text Analysis: The text on the print reads "Die Kohlmeise Parus major Linn. 1. Männchen

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Late 18th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Handcolored Variations of Moths: A Study in Lepidoptera Elegance, 1845
Handcolored Variations of Moths: A Study in Lepidoptera Elegance, 1845

Handcolored Variations of Moths: A Study in Lepidoptera Elegance, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

scientific prints, which were often used in natural history books to document various species. More info on

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1840s Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Entomological Treasury: A Detailed Study of Insect Diversity, 1845
Entomological Treasury: A Detailed Study of Insect Diversity, 1845

Entomological Treasury: A Detailed Study of Insect Diversity, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

entomology and the techniques used for scientific illustration at that time. This print not only serves as a

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1840s Belgian Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity
1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity

1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity

Located in Langweer, NL

century. This print not only serves as a scientific record but also as a work of art, reflecting the dual

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1840s Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Leopards, Antique Big Cat Print, Victorian Natural History, 1894
Leopards, Antique Big Cat Print, Victorian Natural History, 1894

Leopards, Antique Big Cat Print, Victorian Natural History, 1894

Located in Langweer, NL

its scientific integrity. The print is sold unframed, allowing for tailored framing solutions

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Flora & Orchids Atlas, Stuttgart 1885
Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Flora & Orchids Atlas, Stuttgart 1885

Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Flora & Orchids Atlas, Stuttgart 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

modern wall art, natural history prints, Scandinavian interior artwork, antique scientific illustration

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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology
Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology

Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology

Located in Langweer, NL

magnificent bird, making the print both scientifically accurate and artistically captivating. This print is

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat

Located in Langweer, NL

scientifically. Today, the Pampas cat is known by the scientific name Leopardus colocola. This print was

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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

Materials

Paper

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Antique Scientific Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique scientific prints available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique scientific prints was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and canvas. Antique scientific prints have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique scientific prints to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau antique scientific prints are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique scientific prints over the years, but those made by George Perry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Scientific Prints?

Prices for antique scientific prints can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique scientific prints begin at $30 and can go as high as $3,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

Finding the Right Prints for You

Prints are works of art produced in multiple editions. Though several copies of a specific artwork can exist, collectors consider antique and vintage prints originals when they have been manually created by the artist or are “impressions” that are part of the artist’s intent for the work.

Modern artists use a range of printmaking techniques to produce different types of prints such as relief, intaglio and planographic. Relief prints are created by cutting away a printing surface to leave only a design. Ink or paint is applied to the raised parts of the surface, and it is used to stamp or press the design onto paper or another surface. Relief prints include woodcuts, linocuts and engravings.

Intaglio prints are the opposite of relief prints in that they are incised into the printing surface. The artist cuts the design into a block, plate or other material and then coats it with ink before wiping off the surface and transferring the design to paper through tremendous pressure. Intaglio prints have plate marks showing the impression of the original block or plate as it was pressed onto the paper.

Artists create planographic prints by drawing a design on a stone or metal plate using a grease crayon. The plate is washed with water, then ink is spread over the plate and it adheres to the grease markings. The image is then stamped on paper to make prints.

All of these printmaking methods have an intricate process, although each can usually transfer only one color of ink. Artists use separate plates or blocks for multiple colors, and together these create one finished work of art.

Find prints ranging from the 18th- and 19th-century bird illustrations by J.C. Sepp to mid-century modern prints, as well as numerous other antique and vintage prints at 1stDibs. Browse the collection today and read about how to arrange wall art in your space.

Questions About Antique Scientific Prints
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.

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