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Engraved MARIA SYBILIA MERIAN - G. E. RUMPHIUS Sea Life Prints [Set of 7]
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Six exquisitely framed sea life prints engraved by Maria Sybilla Merian from G.E. Rumphius
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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Coral Bank in the Red Sea, underwater sea chromolithograph, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Coral Bank in the Red Sea'
Antique English late 19th century chromolithograph.
Sheet 18cm by
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Echium Glaucophyllum, Henry Andrews antique botanical flower engraving print
By Henry C Andrews
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Echium Glaucophyllum - Sea-green-leaved Viper's Bugloss'
Native of Cape of Good Hope, South
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Engraving
Zinnias and Bachelor Buttons.
By Margaret Jordan Patterson
Located in New York, NY
Margaret Patterson created this color woodcut print circa 1920. It is signed in pencil at the
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Sea Life Prints
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Woodcut
Schwimmpolypen (Polyps), German antique marine life sea chromolithograph print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Schwimmpolypen'
(Polyps)
German chromolithograph, circa 1895.
250mm by 155mm (sheet)
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
. **Cinéras à bandes** - This might be related to a banded sea creature, potentially a type of sea urchin or
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Sea Shell Print, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Shell Print"
Description: This antique shell print
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Mid-19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Paper
Meerwasser - Aquarium, German antique underwater sea life engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Meerwasser - Aquarium'
German tinted wood-engraving, circa 1895.
245mm by 305mm (sheet).
Central vertical fold as issued.
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sea Splendor: A Tapestry of Marine Life in the Mid-19th Century, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
19th Century Antique Handcolored Print of Different Sea Crabs, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
glimpse into the world of marine life. Created with intricate detail and vibrant colors, these engravings
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
An Emblematical Print on the South Sea Bubble
By William Hogarth
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
the seamy side of life left a deep mark on Hogarth (much of his output is concerned with the contrast
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Engraving
Britannia's Pride at Sea: Return from the Anchorage, circa 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
the hues of the sea, sky, and the ships themselves, bringing the scene to life with realistic and
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1920s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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H 18.51 in W 23.23 in D 0 in
Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving from Bertuch's
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Early 1800s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 0.01 in
Ancient Marine Life: Handcolored Fossils of Cephalopods and Corals, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
sea snails with tightly coiled, elongated shells.
The print is a hand-colored engraving from
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1840s Antique Sea Life 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 Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Maritime Life and Flora: Antique Engravings by De Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Maritime Life and Flora: Antique Engravings by De Bry, 1601"
This pair of original antique
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Early 17th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Constructing the Bell Rock Lighthouse: A Triumph of Engineering in the North Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
the rocky outcrop, with the calm sea and ships in the background. This illustrates the initial
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1790s Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.97 in W 8.08 in D 0 in
Nathaniel Currier Lithograph "May Morning" American Country Life Series C. 1855
By Currier & Ives
Located in Incline Village, NV
horse is being groomed near the stable in the background. Afar and to the right is the sea dotted with
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1850s American Victorian Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 26.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Marine Life: d'Orbigny's Illustrated Gems in Old Hand-Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
print:
**First Print (Echinoderms and Sea Urchins):**
1. **Cidaris imperialis** - Imperial Sea Urchin
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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H 9.65 in W 6.11 in D 0 in
Set (4) Nathaniel Currier Lithographs American Country Life--Four Seasons C1855
By Currier & Ives
Located in Incline Village, NV
set of four lithographs by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life
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1850s American Victorian Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 26.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.5 in
Au bord de la mer (At the Sea Side)
By James Jacques Joseph Tissot
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Au bord de la mer (At the Sea Side)
Etching and drypoint, 1880
Signed in the plate middle left edge
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1880s Impressionist Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Etching
Engraving of a Sea Hogg, Amboina Fish, Stone Bream, Indian Herring Etc, Ca. 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'A Sea Hogg (…).' - A Sea Hogg, Amboina Fish, Stone Bream, The Indian
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18th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 13.6 in W 16.3 in D 0.001 in
Inuit Eskimo Life: An 1812 Moravian Missionary's Account from the Labrador Coast
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored engraving for sale is a historical print, depicting two indigenous
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1810s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0 in
The Breadfruit Tree and Gorget: Symbols of Life and Leadership in the Pacific
Located in Langweer, NL
support of the natives of the South Sea Islands." The breadfruit tree is native to the South Pacific and
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1780s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Industry and Idleness Plate 7: The Idle 'Prentice Returned From Sea
By William Hogarth
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
the seamy side of life left a deep mark on Hogarth (much of his output is concerned with the contrast
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Engraving
Allegorical Print of Lithology and Conchology by Boucher Fils, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Allegorical Print of Lithology and Conchology by Boucher Fils, 18th Century
Description
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1750s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 11.23 in W 8.27 in D 0.01 in
Antique Bird Print of the Common Pheasant by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
By M. Houttuyn, Cornelius Nozeman, J.C. Sepp
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phasianus, Colchicus'. The common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a bird in
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Late 18th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Common Goldeneye by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anas Clangula'. The common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is a medium-sized
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Early 19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in
Antique Bird Print of the Common Scoter by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anas, Nigra'. The common scoter (Melanitta nigra) is a large sea duck, 43–54
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Early 19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Velvet Scoter by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anas Fusca'. The velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca), also called a velvet duck
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Early 19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Collared Flycatcher by Sepp & Nozeman, 1829
By M. Houttuyn, Cornelius Nozeman, J.C. Sepp
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Muscicapa Albicollis'. The collared flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) is a
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Early 19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print with Various Creatures from A Travel Account, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'Papo's Bay (…).' - This plate shows five panels with various
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1740s Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Hand-Coloured Bird Print of the European Storm Petrel, 1797
By J.C. Sepp
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Procellaria Pelagica'.
This print depicts the European Storm Petrel
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18th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Atlantic Puffin by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Alca Arctica'. This print depicts the atlantic puffin (Dutch: papegaaiduiker
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19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the White Stork by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn, Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ardea Ciconia'. The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the
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Late 18th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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H 21.07 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in
Antique Bird Print of the Common Pheasant 'Male' by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
By M. Houttuyn, Cornelius Nozeman, J.C. Sepp
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phasianus, Colchicus, Mas'. The common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a
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Late 18th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 21.07 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in
Antique Bird Print of the European Herring Gull by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Larus, Cinereus'. This print depicts the European herring gull with egg
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18th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Industry and Idleness Plate 5: The Idle 'Prentice Turn'd Away & Sent to Sea
By William Hogarth
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
the seamy side of life left a deep mark on Hogarth (much of his output is concerned with the contrast
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
Materials
Engraving
Original Print of Great Crested Grebe, Atlantic Puffin, King Penguin, Great Gull
Located in Langweer, NL
detail, this antique print brings these magnificent birds to life, offering a visual delight and a
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Antique Bird Print of the Red or Grey Phalarope by Sepp & Nozeman, 1829
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phalaropus Platyrhinchus'.
This print depicts the red or grey phalarope
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19th Century Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Old Hand-colored Print of a Dugong, a Narwhal and a Right Whale
Located in Langweer, NL
The creatures on this original antique print are: —The Dugong, Narwhal, and Right Whale—They are
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Antique Print of Dogs of the Goldcoast and Guinea Gulf Birds and Fish, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, untitled. This plate shows Guinea Gulf birds and fish; parakeet, eagle
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1740s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 13.67 in W 17.05 in D 0 in
‘Sir David Scott’ Engraved by E. Duncan
Located in Southampton, NY
ship, likely from the 19th century. The print is a detailed maritime scene, showcasing the ship at sea
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19th Century English Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paint, Paper
Engraving of Sailing Boats in Possibly Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong - ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
junks and larger ships, Victoria Harbour was a focal point of maritime life in the region. This print
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1850s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 0.12 in
19th-Century Lithograph of Seals and Elephant Seals in Arctic and Marine Habitat
Located in Langweer, NL
in 'De Zoogdieren: afgebeeld en in hunne levenswijze geschetst', this print offers a scientifically
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
giants of the seas symbolize the marine life of the region.
2. Various Birds - Including exotic species
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Early 1700s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 0 in
Marine Elegance: A 19th Century Mosaic of Mollusk Diversity, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
sea snails and clams, each with its unique shape and design.
2. The second print contains a selection
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Amsterdam: Mid-19th Century Hand-Colored Steel Engraving by Bourgin, Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
of Amsterdam’s architecture, which suggests the urban center’s close connection to the sea and trade
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1850s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 6.42 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Crimean War Lithograph Collection: Eight Views of Sevastopol Surroundings, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
, demonstrating the region’s importance in controlling Black Sea access.
Why Are These Prints Significant?
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1850s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 14.18 in W 20.08 in D 0 in
SMS Ägir: German Coastal Defense Ship – 1903 Chromolithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
its original 39 x 51 cm mount, the print captures the ship's powerful yet compact design suited for
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Early 1900s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Seaside Resorts of Australia – Illustrated London News, 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
, enjoying the sea air, and exploring tidal pools, with children playing by the water. The inclusion of lush
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1880s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
The Bathers
By Winslow Homer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
. This replica, reinforced with various metals, was then used to print the images we call wood engravings
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1870s American Realist Antique Sea Life Prints
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Woodcut
Engraving of a Maori Village Scene at Astrolabe Bay, New Zealand, ca.1836
Located in Langweer, NL
life.
This engraving, likely produced as part of Dumont d'Urville's exploratory records, provides
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 9.93 in W 13.47 in D 0.01 in
Scenes from King George's Harbour, New Holland (modern-day Australia), 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
, offers a fascinating double depiction of life at King George's Harbour (modern-day Albany, Western
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 13.47 in W 9.93 in D 0.01 in
Approaching Safe Harbor: The American Frigate's Return, circa 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
each hand-colored print a unique piece of art. Hand coloring also added depth and life to the prints
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1920s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
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H 18.51 in W 23.23 in D 0 in
View of the Dardanelles: Fortified Hill and Ships, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
urban life in the 19th century. The ships and harbor activity add a dynamic quality to the scene.
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1840s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 12.37 in W 19.18 in D 0.01 in
Intricate Cephalopods from Bertuch's Natural History Engravings, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
these captivating sea creatures. With their elongated tentacles, intricate patterns, and expressive eyes
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Early 1800s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
1835 Hand-Colored Lithograph: Stranded Ship in Winter Landscape
Located in Langweer, NL
capturing the rugged beauty and challenges of life at sea.
Carel Christiaan Anthony Last (Amsterdam
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1830s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Chromolithograph of Oddicombe Sands (Babbacombe Bay), 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
rocky outcrops enhancing the depth of the composition. The sea is calm, with small sailboats scattered
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1880s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
Natural History Engravings Compilation: Illustrations of Fish Species, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
labeled with its name in multiple languages, making it a true multicultural study of marine life.
The
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1790s Antique Sea Life Prints
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Paper
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 0 in
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Antique Sea Life Prints For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique sea life prints is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique sea life prints — often made from paper — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique sea life prints available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Antique sea life prints are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque style is often sought at 1stDibs. William Powell Frith produced beautiful antique sea life prints that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Sea Life Prints?
Antique sea life prints can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $376, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $5,400.