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Antique Scientific Print of Lacraud’s Freshwater Crab, Sumatra, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Scientific Print of Telphusa Lacraudi Crab, Sumatra c.1880
This detailed antique
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints
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Antique Scientific Print of Sumatran Crab and Prawn, Midden-Sumatra c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Scientific Print of Sumatran Crab and Prawn, Midden-Sumatra c.1887
This detailed antique
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Decorative Scientific Print – Large Folding Engraving of Louse, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
naturelle* series, this engraving not only provided scientific instruction but also stirred curiosity and
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1770s French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Glass, Wood, Paper
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
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Paper
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
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Paper
$182 Sale Price
20% Off
1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
print not only serves as a scientific record but also as a work of art, reflecting the dual interests of
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1840s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$182 Sale Price
20% Off
Cartography Print 1852 – Educational Diagram of Mountains, Winds, and Reefs
Located in Langweer, NL
of antique scientific prints or for elegant interior decoration with an academic flair.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints - Rare 19th-Century Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
-head Hawkmoth, collectible insect art, vintage scientific prints, natural history decor.
Perfect for
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1840s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$211 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Print of Arctic Chimaera Fish – Rare French Scientific Illustration 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of Arctic Chimaera Fish – Rare French Scientific Illustration, 1845
This rare hand
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
Rare Print of a Nilometer, a Structure Used to Calculate Taxes in Egypt, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
rendered them obsolete in the 1960s.
This is a rare Antique print titled 'View of the Nilometer'. Old
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Early 1800s English Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Paper
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
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Lithograph
White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
By J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman, M. Houttuyn
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
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Paper
$2,114 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Paper
$278 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Paper
$201 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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Paper
Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th Century Scientific Illustration, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
"Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration"
Discover a piece
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1770s German Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Paper
Antique Scientific Plates of Leeches, Worms, Spiders & Microscopic Anatomy, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
artists H.W. van der Ent and A.J.W. lith, known for their clarity and scientific precision. The prints are
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Complete Set of 10 Camel Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Plates 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
camel organs
camel skeleton print
scientific illustration set
antique natural history plates
museum
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more
Located in Langweer, NL
.
Framing Tips:
To enhance its scientific appeal, consider framing this print with a simple black or dark
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1830s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Leviathan of the Depths: The Sperm Whale in 18th Century Scientific Art, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
and detail, was likely part of an educational or scientific series aimed at documenting various marine
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1770s German Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Paper
Ethnographic Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Races of Man Chart 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific prints.
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Paper
Collection of Old Naturalist Illustrations: Marine Life and Arthropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The collage presents a delicate assembly of antique scientific prints, each one a remnant from a
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1840s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Paper
$1,346 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
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Paper
$221 Sale Price
20% Off
19th-Century Insectarium: A Glimpse into Orthoptera and Varied Insects
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 Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$182 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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Paper
Antique 1845 Arachnid Study: Handcolored Engraving of Varied Spider Species
Located in Langweer, NL
the print's antique charm.
This print not only serves as a scientific record but also as a work of
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1840s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$278 Sale Price
20% Off
Transcending Time: Urania Prometheus, A Lepidopteral Legacy - Circa 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
minerals known at the time.
Given the era and the scientific nature of the work, this print would have
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1840s French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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$182 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Set of Three Antique Fish Prints - Ornamental History Prints, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
. For collectors of Enlightenment scientific works, prints from the *Encyclopédie* are among the most
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1770s French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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Paper
$182 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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Paper
$221 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne, ca.1820
Located in Langweer, NL
, and early scientific illustration.
Visually, the print works exceptionally well as a stand-alone
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1820s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
looking to add a touch of vintage botanical charm, these prints combine scientific accuracy with artistic
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1890s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$345 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Dromedary Regiment 1798, Napoleon Egypt Campaign Military Print, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
ambition with scientific and cultural exploration. This print is highly appealing to collectors of
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1840s French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Antique Chromolithographs of Quail, Grouse & Partridge – 19th Century Bird Print
Located in Langweer, NL
preserved. Plate numbers and scientific names are printed below the images.
Framing tips: Each plate is
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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Antique Botanical Prints: Bouvardia Longiflora, Crossworts & Large Spur Valerian
Located in Langweer, NL
, symbolizing grace and resilience.
These botanical prints combine scientific precision with artistic beauty
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1890s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Botanical Prints: Fuchsia Globosa, Fuchsia Fulgens & Gaura Lindheimeri, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
stems, exuding a sense of lightness and grace.
These botanical prints combine scientific precision
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1890s Romantic Antique Scientific Prints
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Botanical Prints: Begonia Rex, Begonia Fuchsioides & Begonia Semperflorens, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
green leaves, symbolizing resilience and beauty.
These prints blend scientific accuracy with artistic
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1890s Antique Scientific Prints
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Arabesque Decorative Arts: 19th-Century Islamic Ornament Prints, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
, and golds, drawn from Qur'anic and scientific manuscripts.
Together, these prints offer both
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1880s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
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
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$249 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
Amphibien: nach der Natur oder dem Leben entworfen" (1837-1844)
This particular print is a scientific
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1830s Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$307 Sale Price
20% Off
Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808
Located in Langweer, NL
. The print also includes a small anatomical study of the bird’s beak, reinforcing the scientific
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Prints
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Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific name, this print remains an important record of early ichthyological classification in the South
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
practice in the production of high-quality scientific books in the 19th century. The condition of the print
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1840s French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Antique Print of an Orrery and Ancient Church, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print is titled "A Section of Mr. Hawk's Orrery, an Ancient Wooden Church, the Shrine
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18th Century English Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow – Antique 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow – Antique 1867
This beautiful antique
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1860s German Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Antique Set of Botanical Fern Prints– Aspidium Articulatum & Aspidium Coadunatum
Located in Langweer, NL
artistic piece but a valuable scientific document.
These prints are part of Lowe’s acclaimed publication
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1860s Antique Scientific Prints
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$172 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Botanical Beauty: Antique Print of Achimenes Longiflora from 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
prints of this era were known for their scientific precision. The artist would have strived to depict the
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of the Anglerfish or Monkfish – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of the Anglerfish or Monkfish – Hand-Colored French Lithograph, 1845
This remarkable
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints
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Paper
Antique Ornithological Print of the Female Common Kestrel, 1809
By M. Houttuyn, J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Langweer, NL
. **Scientific Precision**: Ornithological prints of this nature were created with a strong emphasis on
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Early 19th Century Antique Scientific Prints
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$1,825 Sale Price
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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, 2024Yes, 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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