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Antique Photograph in Carved Wood Frame, American 1860s-1880s
Antique Photograph in Carved Wood Frame, American 1860s-1880s

Antique Photograph in Carved Wood Frame, American 1860s-1880s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The beautifully aged, organic tones of the wood match the sepia-toned photograph and off-white mat color, creating almost monochromatic, tone-on-tone brown color palette.

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Mid-19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold

Antique Photograph in Carved Walnut Frame, American1850s-1860s
Antique Photograph in Carved Walnut Frame, American1850s-1860s

Antique Photograph in Carved Walnut Frame, American1850s-1860s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The beautifully aged, organic tones of walnut wood match the sepia-toned photograph and amber-colored nail head cover, creating almost monochromatic, tone-on-tone brown color palette.

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Mid-19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold

Pepper Plantation & Timber, Sumatra — Antique Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900
Pepper Plantation & Timber, Sumatra — Antique Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900

Pepper Plantation & Timber, Sumatra — Antique Kleingrothe Photogravure c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing suggestion: A dark wood or teak frame with a natural linen mat enhances the archival feel and complements the organic subject matter and sepia palette. Technique: Photogravu...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

"The Papago Potter" Photogravure by Edward S. Curtis c. 1907
"The Papago Potter" Photogravure by Edward S. Curtis c. 1907

"The Papago Potter" Photogravure by Edward S. Curtis c. 1907

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare, silk-like medium offers a luminous transparency and a soft, ethereal grain that elevates the sepia tones beyond the reach of standard paper. It is a work that bridges the ...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Tsi'yone ('Flying') – Sia" Photogravure by Edward S. Curtis c.1925
Tsi'yone ('Flying') – Sia" Photogravure by Edward S. Curtis c.1925

Tsi'yone ('Flying') – Sia" Photogravure by Edward S. Curtis c.1925

Located in San Francisco, CA

The delicate, silk-like substrate allows for a depth of sepia tone and a luminous clarity that standard paper cannot replicate.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

A Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England by J. Strutt
A Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England by J. Strutt

A Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England by J. Strutt

Located in Middletown, NY

With two frontispieces, 8 introductory plates & 143 further numbered plates, all engraved & printed in sepia ink. Contemporary light brown calf, gilt rules and corner embellishments ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid Century Classical Female Painting, Wood and Linen Frame, 1930s
Mid Century Classical Female Painting, Wood and Linen Frame, 1930s

Mid Century Classical Female Painting, Wood and Linen Frame, 1930s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This artwork depicts an elegant, classical study of a female figure rendered in warm, sepia-toned washes. The drawing appears to be very old, possibly created with ink or diluted wat...

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Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Sepia

Materials

Wood, Paint

"San Gimignano Colline Poggio" original etching

"San Gimignano Colline Poggio" original etching

By Edgar Chahine

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching and drypoint. This impression in sepia on watermarked laid paper was printed in 1907 and published in Paris for the Revue de l'art ancien et moderne.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Sepia

Materials

Etching

The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt – FIRST ED.
The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt – FIRST ED.

The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt – FIRST ED.

Located in Middletown, NY

FIRST EDITION. 4to, 11 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches (290 x 228 mm); frontis, title, i-l, [6] contents, 298, [3] Appendix, [1] plate list - binder's instructions; watermarked J Whatman 1799 pa...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stone Bridge Ink Wash
Stone Bridge Ink Wash

Stone Bridge Ink Wash

Located in Houston, TX

Sepia nineteenth century French ink wash, circa 1870.

Category

1870s Antique Sepia

Materials

Ink

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' and inscribed mark to the underside, '121'.

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1910s Antique Sepia

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo
Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Vintage Boho Original Yale Swim Team Photo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Immerse your space in the nostalgic charm of classic Americana with this vintage sepia-toned photograph of the Yale University swim team.

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sepia

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

The center medallion depicts a sepia-toned harbor scene with sailboats and a country farmhouse, surrounded by floral and foliate motifs and delicately ribbed detailing along the edges.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sepia

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

"Pallas, Juno and Venus" etching

"Pallas, Juno and Venus" etching

Located in Henderson, NV

This impression on cream laid paper was printed in sepia ink in 1880 by Francois Lienard and published in Paris by L'Art.

Category

1880s Antique Sepia

Materials

Etching

Antique Louis XVI Aubusson Tapestry Pierment Cupid Grapevine Wreath 4'2" x 7'2"
Antique Louis XVI Aubusson Tapestry Pierment Cupid Grapevine Wreath 4'2" x 7'2"

Antique Louis XVI Aubusson Tapestry Pierment Cupid Grapevine Wreath 4'2" x 7'2"

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in New York, NY

The sophisticated use of sepia, champagne, and ivory tones creates a luminous, atmospheric effect, making it a perfect architectural element for an entryway or a refined gallery space.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool, Silk

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts style decor depicts warm yellow and sepia brown chrysanthemums or asters on long stems with green leaves that are just starting to turn yellow, ...

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold

Antique Lunar Map “Der Mond”, German Scientific Chart Meyers Leipzig c.1900
Antique Lunar Map “Der Mond”, German Scientific Chart Meyers Leipzig c.1900

Antique Lunar Map “Der Mond”, German Scientific Chart Meyers Leipzig c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

The restrained palette of warm sepia tones, combined with the precise linework, gives the print a timeless and sophisticated character.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Decorative 20th Century Architectural Painting in Gouache — Venetian Palazzo
Decorative 20th Century Architectural Painting in Gouache — Venetian Palazzo

Decorative 20th Century Architectural Painting in Gouache — Venetian Palazzo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The façade is rendered in soft, muted tones of cream, black, and sepia, highlighting delicate Gothic arches, intricate balconies, and finely painted window tracery.

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Sepia

Materials

Canvas

1920s Camel Medallion Antique Central Asian Chinese Khotan Carpet (4'8"x7'7" Rug
1920s Camel Medallion Antique Central Asian Chinese Khotan Carpet (4'8"x7'7" Rug

1920s Camel Medallion Antique Central Asian Chinese Khotan Carpet (4'8"x7'7" Rug

Located in New York, NY

A strong central medallion anchors the composition, featuring a complex, multi-layered star shape defined by deep sepia tones. While the scattered roundels suggest a stylized floral ...

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1920s Chinese Khotan Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool

Une Soirée Musicale - Lithograph by Honoré Daumier - 1856

Une Soirée Musicale - Lithograph by Honoré Daumier - 1856

By Honoré Daumier

Located in Roma, IT

It belongs to the Series "Soirées Parisiennes" Beautiful proof on thin vellum, bearing the rint certificate in pen and sepia ink, signed and dated by Trinocq. Good condition.

Category

1850s Modern Antique Sepia

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Solar Study Chart “Die Sonne”, Meyers Scientific Plate Leipzig c.1900
Antique Solar Study Chart “Die Sonne”, Meyers Scientific Plate Leipzig c.1900

Antique Solar Study Chart “Die Sonne”, Meyers Scientific Plate Leipzig c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

At the center of this section is a diagram of a total solar eclipse, showing the corona radiating around the obscured Sun—one of the most striking celestial phenomena studied at the ...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

19th Century Reprint of 16th Century Harbor Map of Copenhagen
19th Century Reprint of 16th Century Harbor Map of Copenhagen

19th Century Reprint of 16th Century Harbor Map of Copenhagen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This reprint of 1587 antique map of Copenhagen, Denmark retains its original mid-century mat and has been recently reframed in classic wood frame. The muted sepia colored map is a wo...

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1880s Danish Baroque Antique Sepia

Materials

Wood, Paper

KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80
KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80

KPM Berlin Turquoise "Love Message" Cup & Saucer with Gilt, c. 1860–80

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Atlanta, GA

The matching saucer carries the same turquoise field and palmette border, its central medallion inscribed in sepia script Le temps s’envole; Votre amour est bien plus constant (Time ...

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Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Sepia

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Oriental Women at the Fountain - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Oriental Women at the Fountain - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s

Oriental Women at the Fountain - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s

By Auguste Raffet

Located in Roma, IT

The print’s atmospheric sepia tone suggests it may be from one of Raffet’s travel-related series, possibly drawn from his time illustrating for the Prince de Joinville or during the ...

Category

1830s Modern Antique Sepia

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This poignant antique mourning brooch pin is a touching relic of Victorian-era remembrance. Featuring a sepia-toned portrait of a solemn gentleman preserved under convex glass, the p...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

The Belle Epoque Flirtatious Scandal In Louis Icart’s Etching Scared Circa 1920
The Belle Epoque Flirtatious Scandal In Louis Icart’s Etching Scared Circa 1920

The Belle Epoque Flirtatious Scandal In Louis Icart’s Etching Scared Circa 1920

By Louis Icart

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Executed in fine etching with delicate hand-colouring in warm sepia and golden tones, the work demonstrates Icart’s mastery of line, atmosphere and feminine elegance.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sepia

Materials

Etching

Late 18th Century Pair of Chamberlain’s Worcester Jugs
Late 18th Century Pair of Chamberlain’s Worcester Jugs

Late 18th Century Pair of Chamberlain’s Worcester Jugs

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 18th Century pair of Chamberlain’s Worcester jugs with vignettes featuring scenes painted in sepia including the view of Worcester city and another in London depicting Black Fri...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Sepia

Materials

Pottery

Antique Solar System Chart “Planetensystem”, Meyers Scientific Cosmos c.1900
Antique Solar System Chart “Planetensystem”, Meyers Scientific Cosmos c.1900

Antique Solar System Chart “Planetensystem”, Meyers Scientific Cosmos c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Printed in soft green and sepia tones with fine linework and delicate coloring, the plate achieves a balance between clarity and aesthetic refinement.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery,  Early 19th C.
Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery,  Early 19th C.

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.

Located in Morristown, NJ

One fauteuil has been reupholstered in smooth brown leather with brass nailhead trim, the other in a cream ground printed cotton in sepia tones with a tropical botanical motif, also ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sepia

Materials

Metal

The Grand Canal, Venice
The Grand Canal, Venice

The Grand Canal, Venice

By Elias S. Mandel Grossman

Located in Middletown, NY

1926. Etching in sepia ink on Japon paper, 9 5/8 x 11 1/2 inches (245 x 292 mm), full margins with the lower margin slightly notched.

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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Sepia

Materials

Handmade Paper, Etching

The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh – FIRST EDITION
The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh – FIRST EDITION

The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh – FIRST EDITION

Located in Middletown, NY

Marginalia mostly in light pencil, a few in sepia ink; occasional short edge tears, chips and losses to several leaves, not affecting text blocks; binding solid.

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Early 17th Century English Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold Leaf

Circa 1900 original poster Chemin de Fer du Nord travel to Montreuil-sur-Mer
Circa 1900 original poster Chemin de Fer du Nord travel to Montreuil-sur-Mer

Circa 1900 original poster Chemin de Fer du Nord travel to Montreuil-sur-Mer

Located in PARIS, FR

Designed in the classic Belle Époque style, the poster features a striking layout of vignetted photographs bordered with stylized rose motifs, all printed in rich tones of black, red...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper, Linen, Lithograph

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...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sepia

Materials

Clay

Antique Turkish 'Evil Eye' Nazar Tülü in Brown Angora Wool Rug, Art Wall-Hanging
Antique Turkish 'Evil Eye' Nazar Tülü in Brown Angora Wool Rug, Art Wall-Hanging

Antique Turkish 'Evil Eye' Nazar Tülü in Brown Angora Wool Rug, Art Wall-Hanging

By Turkoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mohair for Spiritual Use The rug is made of a luscious mélange of warm sepia and russet browns. A rare antique tülü, it was made a century ago in south-central Turkey’s Konya region,...

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1920s Turkish Tulu Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool, Angora

Batak Kampong Village, Sumatra Dutch East Indies - Kleingrothe Photogravure 1900
Batak Kampong Village, Sumatra Dutch East Indies - Kleingrothe Photogravure 1900

Batak Kampong Village, Sumatra Dutch East Indies - Kleingrothe Photogravure 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: Best displayed in a dark hardwood frame such as walnut or teak with an off-white or natural linen mat to complement the photograph’s warm sepia tones. A black gallery f...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Pair Of Seascapes (Oil On Canvas) In The Style Of The 17th-century Dutch Schools
Pair Of Seascapes (Oil On Canvas) In The Style Of The 17th-century Dutch Schools

Pair Of Seascapes (Oil On Canvas) In The Style Of The 17th-century Dutch Schools

Located in Paris, FR

The antique frames are made of sepia-stained fir wood. Unsigned painting (Anonymous). --- In the 18th century, the Dutch fleet was at its peak.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paint, Wood

"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

Grand Tour Pen & Ink Wash Drawing Bearded Patriarch, After the Italian Baroque
Grand Tour Pen & Ink Wash Drawing Bearded Patriarch, After the Italian Baroque

Grand Tour Pen & Ink Wash Drawing Bearded Patriarch, After the Italian Baroque

Located in Atlanta, GA

Executed with fluid brown ink and sepia wash, the work captures the tonal energy and atmospheric vitality characteristic of Tiepolo’s Venetian school, emphasizing chiaroscuro contras...

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19th Century British Grand Tour Antique Sepia

Materials

Wood, Paper

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.

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1890s European 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.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Sepia

Materials

Stucco

Canal at Loeboe Dalam, Sumatra, C J Kleingrothe, Dutch East Indies c1910
Canal at Loeboe Dalam, Sumatra, C J Kleingrothe, Dutch East Indies c1910

Canal at Loeboe Dalam, Sumatra, C J Kleingrothe, Dutch East Indies c1910

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing Tips: A natural wood or dark brown frame with a warm off-white archival mat will complement the sepia tones beautifully. Alternatively, a black gallery frame can provide stro...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Kesawan Street from North, Medan, Dutch East Indies— Antique Photogravure c.1900
Kesawan Street from North, Medan, Dutch East Indies— Antique Photogravure c.1900

Kesawan Street from North, Medan, Dutch East Indies— Antique Photogravure c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing Suggestions: A dark wood or black frame with a warm white archival mat will enhance the sepia tones and architectural detail. Ideal for display in study, office, hallway, or ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Avenue of Trees, Tandjong Poera, Sumatra, Kleingrothe, Dutch East Indies c1910
Avenue of Trees, Tandjong Poera, Sumatra, Kleingrothe, Dutch East Indies c1910

Avenue of Trees, Tandjong Poera, Sumatra, Kleingrothe, Dutch East Indies c1910

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A simple dark wood or teak frame with a neutral archival mat will emphasize the depth of the avenue and strengthen the sepia contrasts. Technique: Photogravure Maker: ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

Chinese Temple by the River — Medan, Sumatra (c.1910)
Chinese Temple by the River — Medan, Sumatra (c.1910)

Chinese Temple by the River — Medan, Sumatra (c.1910)

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A thin dark wood or black teak frame combined with a soft-white archival mat will enhance the subtle sepia tones and bring focus to key details in the central scene.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

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

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1850s French Empire Antique Sepia

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Saint Francis of Assisi Drawing, Romantic Style, 19th Century, Framed
Saint Francis of Assisi Drawing, Romantic Style, 19th Century, Framed

Saint Francis of Assisi Drawing, Romantic Style, 19th Century, Framed

By German School

Located in GB

A soft yellow halo encircles his head, its muted glow standing out gently against the warm, sepia-toned ground of the drawing. Francis’s face is lifted upward, his gaze fixed toward ...

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19th Century Romantic Antique Sepia

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...

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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...

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1860s French Antique Sepia

Materials

Paper

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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.