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Antique 8-inch Decorative Neoclassical Tile by Minton
Antique 8-inch Decorative Neoclassical Tile by Minton

Antique 8-inch Decorative Neoclassical Tile by Minton

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sepia

Materials

Clay

Vintage Black & White Golf Photograph
Vintage Black & White Golf Photograph

Vintage Black & White Golf Photograph

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Late Victorian golf photograph. A sepia toned late Victorian Colonial golf photograph of a group of male golfers, the group containing a few children.

Category

1890s European Sporting Art Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Soengei Serpa, Sumatra — Antique Photogravure by C.J. Kleingrothe, c.1900
Soengei Serpa, Sumatra — Antique Photogravure by C.J. Kleingrothe, c.1900

Soengei Serpa, Sumatra — Antique Photogravure by C.J. Kleingrothe, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing suggestions: An ivory or warm white mat with a dark wood or teak frame will complement both the sepia-toned image and the Indonesian subject matter.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Sorting Tobacco in Lengths and Colors, Sumatra — Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900
Sorting Tobacco in Lengths and Colors, Sumatra — Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900

Sorting Tobacco in Lengths and Colors, Sumatra — Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing Suggestion: A dark wood or black frame with a natural white mat will elevate the sepia tones and highlight the strong architectural lines of the tobacco warehouse interior.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Rosy peonies, scarlet dahlias, powder blue thistles, and soft ivory blooms burst to life, accentuated by rich olive and sepia-toned foliage. Perhaps most intriguing is the serpentin...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool

Puerto de Islay Peru – Antique Coastal Port Lithograph c.1865
Puerto de Islay Peru – Antique Coastal Port Lithograph c.1865

Puerto de Islay Peru – Antique Coastal Port Lithograph c.1865

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A natural wood or walnut frame paired with a cream or sand-colored mat will enhance the warm sepia tones of this lithograph. To highlight the maritime subject, a double...

Category

1860s French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique Lithograph View of Lima, Peru – Vista General de Lima 1865
Antique Lithograph View of Lima, Peru – Vista General de Lima 1865

Antique Lithograph View of Lima, Peru – Vista General de Lima 1865

Located in Langweer, NL

Strong impression with sepia tint stone. Plate mark clearly visible. Framing tips: This lithograph would suit a classic black or dark walnut frame with a cream or light beige mat, e...

Category

1860s French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Aboeng Jungle, Sumatra — Antique Photogravure by C.J. Kleingrothe c.1900
Aboeng Jungle, Sumatra — Antique Photogravure by C.J. Kleingrothe c.1900

Aboeng Jungle, Sumatra — Antique Photogravure by C.J. Kleingrothe c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Printed using a high-quality photogravure process, the image has a rich sepia tone and fine detail. This is an authentic early printing, mounted on its original plate paper with prin...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Ukrainian Bessarabian Botanical Rug

Located in New York, NY

These elements are executed in a masterful palette of warm taupes and sepia browns, punctuated by vivid magenta-pink floral details that lend vibrancy and contrast to the otherwise n...

Category

Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool

"Promenade" original etching

"Promenade" original etching

By Edgar Chahine

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. A rich impression in sepia on wove paper, printed in 1905 and published in Paris for the Revue de l'art ancien et moderne.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Sepia

Materials

Etching

Coffee Picker Portrait, Deli Plantations, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, c.1900
Coffee Picker Portrait, Deli Plantations, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, c.1900

Coffee Picker Portrait, Deli Plantations, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A lightly toned off-white mount complements the sepia gravure surface beautifully. A natural wood frame such as teak or walnut enhances both the subject and its tropica...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique Baines Golf Trade Card, Swindon
Antique Baines Golf Trade Card, Swindon

Antique Baines Golf Trade Card, Swindon

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The Baines card offered for sale is printed in a yellow sepia tone with a picture of a lady golfer to the front with the words 'Well Driven, Swindon'.

Category

Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

1875s Granadine Stucco Model with an Arabic-style Frame & an Antique Photograph
1875s Granadine Stucco Model with an Arabic-style Frame & an Antique Photograph

1875s Granadine Stucco Model with an Arabic-style Frame & an Antique Photograph

Located in Marbella, ES

At the center, an antique sepia photograph depicts a child in traditional attire, enhancing the cultural and historical connection to Granada and its rich artistic heritage.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Sepia

Materials

Stucco

Tobacco Fermentation & Packing – Deli, Sumatra, Kleingrothe, c.1900
Tobacco Fermentation & Packing – Deli, Sumatra, Kleingrothe, c.1900

Tobacco Fermentation & Packing – Deli, Sumatra, Kleingrothe, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing Suggestions: A thin black or brushed bronze frame with a warm linen or ivory mat will enhance the sepia depth and give the piece museum presence. For a modern look, consider ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate
Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate

Art Deco Handcrafted Metal Picture Frame with Fan Motifs, Jonathan Parks Estate

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

• As a Statement Frame on a Console Table Add a sepia photograph, black-and-white portrait, or minimalist sketch for a dramatic Deco focal point

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Sepia

Materials

Metal, Tin

Rene Lalique Glass 'Six Tetes' Decanter
Rene Lalique Glass 'Six Tetes' Decanter

Rene Lalique Glass 'Six Tetes' Decanter

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The stopper has a hemispherical swirling pattern. Sepia stained highlights. Moulded makers mark, 'LALIQUE' and engraved, 'France' to the underside.

Category

1910s Antique Sepia

Materials

Glass

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow With Figures In A Landscape In A Sepia Tones Ca.1850

Category

1850s French Empire Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 18th Century Gustavian Faience Table with Red Stand
Late 18th Century Gustavian Faience Table with Red Stand

Late 18th Century Gustavian Faience Table with Red Stand

By Rörstrand

Located in Ljungby, SE

The motif depicts a naval battle in sepia tones. The top has been restored. The base is typical of the Swedish Gustavian style, featuring a cross-bracing between the legs.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Sepia

Materials

Faience, Pine

Wampu River & Sultan of Langkat Palace near Medan — Dutch East Indies c.1910
Wampu River & Sultan of Langkat Palace near Medan — Dutch East Indies c.1910

Wampu River & Sultan of Langkat Palace near Medan — Dutch East Indies c.1910

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing Tips: A warm off-white or soft ivory mat complements the subtle sepia tones. A dark wood frame (teak, walnut) enhances the historic character and echoes the tropical subject ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique Photo Gravure of Soengei Boewaya River, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910
Antique Photo Gravure of Soengei Boewaya River, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910

Antique Photo Gravure of Soengei Boewaya River, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1910

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing suggestions: A dark wood frame (teak or mahogany) or simple black frame pairs well with the sepia tones. A wide off-white or cream mat enhances presentation and draws attenti...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique Caracas Venezuela Monte Ávila Landscape - Tinted Lithograph, 1888
Antique Caracas Venezuela Monte Ávila Landscape - Tinted Lithograph, 1888

Antique Caracas Venezuela Monte Ávila Landscape - Tinted Lithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

A small rural settlement with a farmhouse and slender tree anchors the scene near the center, emphasizing the relationship between agriculture and nature in Venezuela’s fertile valle...

Category

1880s Dutch Antique Sepia

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

Rather than hand coloring, this plate is executed in fine sepia engraving, which was common for paleontological subjects to emphasize structural clarity over decorative color.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Mandarin Rose Dish China Qianlong Period
Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Mandarin Rose Dish China Qianlong Period

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Mandarin Rose Dish China Qianlong Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very richly decorated. The border has nice sepia, gilt landscape scenes. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Decoration Type / Colour: Mand...

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Sepia

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Venezuela La Guaira Landscape - Dutch Colonial Tinted Lithograph, 1888
Antique Venezuela La Guaira Landscape - Dutch Colonial Tinted Lithograph, 1888

Antique Venezuela La Guaira Landscape - Dutch Colonial Tinted Lithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Although Karl Martin is best known for his geological and scientific work, plates such as this one reveal a refined artistic sensitivity in documenting settlement patterns, rural lif...

Category

1880s Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask
James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask

James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask

By Staffordshire

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Portrait panels are printed in brown, sepia tones one titled RT HON H.H. ASQUITH and with a further similar portrait titled H.M KING GEORGE V to the opposite side.

Category

1910s British Art Deco Antique Sepia

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Caribbean Island Group Panorama - Dutch West Indies Seascape, 1888
Antique Caribbean Island Group Panorama - Dutch West Indies Seascape, 1888

Antique Caribbean Island Group Panorama - Dutch West Indies Seascape, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

The restrained hand coloring in warm sepia tones, soft blues, and delicate cloud formations gives the print a calm, atmospheric quality that works exceptionally well in interior sett...

Category

1880s Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

The Enchanted Pool
The Enchanted Pool

The Enchanted Pool

By Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching with drypoint printed in sepia ink on cream laid paper bearing an indiscernible watermark with linked spheres. 10 1/4 x 13 1/8 inches (260 x 332 mm), unevenly trimmed yet ful...

Category

Early 20th Century English School Antique Sepia

Materials

Etching, Laid Paper, Drypoint

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Trumeau Mirror

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Trumeau Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted with a neoclassical architecture, it features a bold shell and foliate crown embellishment atop an intricately detailed crown molding, which overlooks a classic sepia toned p...

Category

1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sepia

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

1927 Obligation au Porteur financial document by Alphonse Mucha
1927 Obligation au Porteur financial document by Alphonse Mucha

1927 Obligation au Porteur financial document by Alphonse Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in PARIS, FR

Mucha’s composition, engraved in a warm sepia-brown tone, features a group of allegorical female figures representing ideals such as Commerce, Industry, and Prosperity.

Category

1920s Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Map of the Island of Mindoro – Observatorio de Manila, 1899
Map of the Island of Mindoro – Observatorio de Manila, 1899

Map of the Island of Mindoro – Observatorio de Manila, 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A natural oak or walnut frame with a soft cream mat enhances the map’s gentle sepia terrain and blue coastal hues, ideal for both maritime and historical displays.

Category

1890s Philippine Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Royal Blue Chinoiserie Decalcomania Lamp
Royal Blue Chinoiserie Decalcomania Lamp

Royal Blue Chinoiserie Decalcomania Lamp

Located in New York, NY

With lidded glass vase of baluster from decorated with sepia-toned Chinese court figures, butterflies, dragons, floral sprays, and more; on a turned giltwood base.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sepia

Materials

Glass

Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888
Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888

Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Executed in finely detailed lithography with subtle hand tinting in warm sepia and golden tones, these two plates balance scientific observation with Romantic landscape aesthetics.

Category

1880s Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888
Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888

Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Executed in finely detailed lithography with subtle hand tinting in warm sepia and golden tones, these plates balance scientific documentation with Romantic colonial-era landscape ae...

Category

1880s Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Charming Elephant Pair, Antique Hand-Coloured Prints by Buffon, 1769
Charming Elephant Pair, Antique Hand-Coloured Prints by Buffon, 1769

Charming Elephant Pair, Antique Hand-Coloured Prints by Buffon, 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A natural linen mat with a thin gold fillet works beautifully with the warm grey and sepia tones of the elephants. Alternatively, a dark olive or charcoal mat paired wi...

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Map of the Island of Negros – Observatorio de Manila, 1899
Map of the Island of Negros – Observatorio de Manila, 1899

Map of the Island of Negros – Observatorio de Manila, 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Topographic relief is rendered in warm sepia tones, vividly illustrating the rugged volcanic terrain of the island, dominated by the Canlaon volcano and central mountain range.

Category

1890s Philippine Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Botanical Engravings, Tournefort & Linnæus Systems, ca. 1770
Pair of Antique Botanical Engravings, Tournefort & Linnæus Systems, ca. 1770

Pair of Antique Botanical Engravings, Tournefort & Linnæus Systems, ca. 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

For added effect, a subtle double mat with a thin green or sepia line can enhance their botanical theme. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d’Alemb...

Category

1770s French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Sophisticated Elephant Anatomy Wall Set – Original Buffon Engravings, 1769
Sophisticated Elephant Anatomy Wall Set – Original Buffon Engravings, 1769

Sophisticated Elephant Anatomy Wall Set – Original Buffon Engravings, 1769

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: These six plates display beautifully as a coordinated grid of two rows of three, using matching ivory or soft cream mats with thin black or sepia ink lines. A simple bl...

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Late 19th-Century Photograph of Milan Cathedral by Edizioni Brogi, circa 1870
Late 19th-Century Photograph of Milan Cathedral by Edizioni Brogi, circa 1870

Late 19th-Century Photograph of Milan Cathedral by Edizioni Brogi, circa 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Characteristics: - Sepia Tone: Albumen prints often have a warm, sepia tone, which matches the slight yellowing visible in this photograph

Category

1870s Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888
Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888

Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Executed in finely detailed lithography with subtle hand tinting in warm sepia and golden tones, these plates balance scientific documentation with strong visual appeal.

Category

1880s Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Staircase, Wakehurst, Sussex Print, Two-Color Lithography, 1838
Staircase, Wakehurst, Sussex Print, Two-Color Lithography, 1838

Staircase, Wakehurst, Sussex Print, Two-Color Lithography, 1838

By Joseph Nash

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Two-color lithography in black and sepia. Author: Joseph NASH, British painter, member of the Ghotic Revival Group, in 1838 he published the Revival Lithographic Collection "Medieval...

Category

Late 19th Century English Other Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Antique Lithograph Print by Joseph Nash
Mid-19th Century Antique Lithograph Print by Joseph Nash

Mid-19th Century Antique Lithograph Print by Joseph Nash

By Joseph Nash

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/218 - 3 - Entrance --- Two colors lithography in black and sepia. Author: Joseph Nash, famous British painter, member of the Gothic Revival Group.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Other Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique Engraving – Felucca for Commerce on the Barbary Coast, 1802
Antique Engraving – Felucca for Commerce on the Barbary Coast, 1802

Antique Engraving – Felucca for Commerce on the Barbary Coast, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: This piece pairs well with a dark or mahogany wood frame and a warm-toned mat to bring out the sepia and gray tonal range of the print.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Antique lithograph views of Tambo de la Joya and Pampa de Islay, Peru – 1865
Antique lithograph views of Tambo de la Joya and Pampa de Islay, Peru – 1865

Antique lithograph views of Tambo de la Joya and Pampa de Islay, Peru – 1865

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: This vertical double view is best framed with a generous cream or ivory mat to balance the sepia tones. A dark wood or black frame will add contrast, while a subtle dou...

Category

1860s French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Original circa 1890 poster by E. Hen : Tournée Charles Baret – Antoine
Original circa 1890 poster by E. Hen : Tournée Charles Baret – Antoine

Original circa 1890 poster by E. Hen : Tournée Charles Baret – Antoine

Located in PARIS, FR

Around him are vignetted illustrations of characters from the plays in the repertoire, including L’Âge Difficile, Blanchette, and Tante Léontine, adorned with botanical accents and s...

Category

1890s Antique Sepia

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

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Antique Sepia For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sepia available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, paper and ceramic, every antique sepia was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique sepia, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique sepia bearing Art Deco, Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique sepia that is appealing in its simplicity, but René Lalique, Edward S. Curtis and Creil et Montereau produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Sepia?

An antique sepia can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,661, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.