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India & Bengal after Bonne – Enlightenment French Cartography, Two-Map Set, 1780
India & Bengal after Bonne – Enlightenment French Cartography, Two-Map Set, 1780

India & Bengal after Bonne – Enlightenment French Cartography, Two-Map Set, 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Visually, the set has a calm, architectural presence: fine line engraving, generous margins, and a neutral tonal palette that works exceptionally well in contemporary interiors.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Old European Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Diamond Sapphire Accent Platinum
Art Deco Old European Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Diamond Sapphire Accent Platinum

Art Deco Old European Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Diamond Sapphire Accent Platinum

Located in New York, NY

The shoulders feature delicate filigree work adorned with single-cut diamonds and sapphire accents, creating a refined interplay of sparkle and color that enhances the ring’s archite...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Oriental Arms and Daggers Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Antique Oriental Arms and Daggers Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846

Antique Oriental Arms and Daggers Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846

Located in Langweer, NL

Unlike narrative battle scenes or architectural views, this engraving functions as a true ethnographic and material-culture document.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

John the Baptist in Prison & Fall of the Tower of Siloam, Pieter Mortier, c.1700
John the Baptist in Prison & Fall of the Tower of Siloam, Pieter Mortier, c.1700

John the Baptist in Prison & Fall of the Tower of Siloam, Pieter Mortier, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

A walnut or black wooden frame will bring depth and seriousness, while a gilt frame enhances the grandeur of the architectural detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Pieter...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Corn Horsetail, Rough Horsetail and Marsh Horsetail – Botanical Triptych, 1873
Corn Horsetail, Rough Horsetail and Marsh Horsetail – Botanical Triptych, 1873

Corn Horsetail, Rough Horsetail and Marsh Horsetail – Botanical Triptych, 1873

Located in Langweer, NL

Frames in dark walnut, black-stained wood, or slim antique-gold profiles will emphasize the strong vertical lines and architectural character. Technique: Hand-colored engraving Make...

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Antique 1870s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Batavia Market Scenes & Government House – Antique Prints VOC Period, c.1780
Batavia Market Scenes & Government House – Antique Prints VOC Period, c.1780

Batavia Market Scenes & Government House – Antique Prints VOC Period, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Stalls and thatched buildings line the market square, reflecting the vibrant multicultural character of Batavia’s economy during the colonial period. Both engravings capture the arc...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Decorative German Botanical Plates of Technical Plants, Complete Set of 12, 1854
Decorative German Botanical Plates of Technical Plants, Complete Set of 12, 1854

Decorative German Botanical Plates of Technical Plants, Complete Set of 12, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Display as a four-by-three grid or in closely spaced individual frames for a clean, architectural presentation. Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: Dr.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

STONE VALLEY Dining Room Table – Carrera – Stuatuario MichelAngelo Carrara Cava
STONE VALLEY Dining Room Table – Carrera – Stuatuario MichelAngelo Carrara Cava

STONE VALLEY Dining Room Table – Carrera – Stuatuario MichelAngelo Carrara Cava

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

It has been used for centuries for the greatest works of art, in engraving or architecture. It symbolizes the ideal stone for our Mobilier d’Art* and our creations / pieces of art.

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2010s Italian International Style Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

The Devil's Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice
The Devil's Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice

The Devil's Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice

Located in Langweer, NL

Maurice: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases two iconic Swiss landmarks, blending the awe-ins...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

1925 Original gouache for the 1st Bal Païen - Beaux-Arts Paris
1925 Original gouache for the 1st Bal Païen - Beaux-Arts Paris

1925 Original gouache for the 1st Bal Païen - Beaux-Arts Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

And so, on April 6 and 7, 1925, in the cellar of the "Rocher", then a famous café on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris, several comrades came together to designate the Grand Massi...

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1920s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paper

Grand View of Tsarskoye Selo Palace St. Petersburg – Optical Print c.1780
Grand View of Tsarskoye Selo Palace St. Petersburg – Optical Print c.1780

Grand View of Tsarskoye Selo Palace St. Petersburg – Optical Print c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Tsarskoye Selo optical view, Catherine Palace print, Russian imperial palace engraving, vue d’optique Petersburg, 18th century peep show print Russia, antique architectural...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

John Nash, Harvesting, S.P.20., from School Prints Ltd., 1946 (after)
John Nash, Harvesting, S.P.20., from School Prints Ltd., 1946 (after)

John Nash, Harvesting, S.P.20., from School Prints Ltd., 1946 (after)

By John Nash

Located in Southampton, NY

About the Artist: John Nash (1893–1977) was a British painter, printmaker, illustrator, botanist, designer, and twice-appointed official war artist whose refined yet emotionally reso...

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

John Nash, Window Plants, S.P.4., from School Prints Ltd., 1945 (after)
John Nash, Window Plants, S.P.4., from School Prints Ltd., 1945 (after)

John Nash, Window Plants, S.P.4., from School Prints Ltd., 1945 (after)

By John Nash

Located in Southampton, NY

About the Artist: John Nash (1893–1977) was a British painter, printmaker, illustrator, botanist, designer, and twice-appointed official war artist whose refined yet emotionally reso...

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, Australia – Gothic Revival Landmark, 1879
Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, Australia – Gothic Revival Landmark, 1879

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, Australia – Gothic Revival Landmark, 1879

$177Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.19 in W 15.83 in D 0.01 in

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University, Australia – Gothic Revival Landmark, 1879

Located in Langweer, NL

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University – Gothic Revival Landmark, 1879 This hand-colored wood engraving, published in The Illustrated London News on May 31, 1879, showcases the origina...

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Antique 1870s English Prints

Materials

Paper

Map of Eure-et-Loir France with Chartres Cathedral and Marceau Portrait, c.1850
Map of Eure-et-Loir France with Chartres Cathedral and Marceau Portrait, c.1850

Map of Eure-et-Loir France with Chartres Cathedral and Marceau Portrait, c.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

At the bottom, two vignettes feature striking views of the region’s medieval fortresses and ruined châteaux, offering a glimpse into its feudal and architectural past. One engraving ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Optical View of the Royal Palace at Buen Retiro, Hand-Colored, London c.1780
Optical View of the Royal Palace at Buen Retiro, Hand-Colored, London c.1780

Optical View of the Royal Palace at Buen Retiro, Hand-Colored, London c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Buen Retiro Palace, El Retiro Madrid, Spanish royal palace print, optical view, vue d’optique, Enlightenment-era travel, 18th-century palace engraving, hand-colored archite...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

A Russian and Polish Silver Goblet and Shot Cup, Circa 1885-1910
A Russian and Polish Silver Goblet and Shot Cup, Circa 1885-1910

A Russian and Polish Silver Goblet and Shot Cup, Circa 1885-1910

Located in New York, NY

The harmonious blend of refined engraving and architectural imagery makes this set not only a testament to the skill of its makers but also a striking piece of historical artistry.

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sir William Rowley's Dog Kennel: Hunting Legacy at Tendring Hall, Suffolk (1795)
Sir William Rowley's Dog Kennel: Hunting Legacy at Tendring Hall, Suffolk (1795)

Sir William Rowley's Dog Kennel: Hunting Legacy at Tendring Hall, Suffolk (1795)

Located in Langweer, NL

Significance of Dog Kennels Kennels like the one depicted were not merely practical; they were also a status symbol, showcasing the owner's wealth and commitment to maintaining a we...

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Antique 1750s Prints

Materials

Paper

Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862
Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862

Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 6.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Kerr & Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862

By Kerr & Binns Worcester

Located in Atlanta, GA

The overall palette—vivid emerald greens, carmines, gold, and cobalt blue—echoes archaeological reconstructions of polychrome Egyptian architecture popularized through engravings by ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Noble Abode: The la Gardie Estate in Stockholm as Envisioned by Jean Marot, 1670
Noble Abode: The la Gardie Estate in Stockholm as Envisioned by Jean Marot, 1670

Noble Abode: The la Gardie Estate in Stockholm as Envisioned by Jean Marot, 1670

Located in Langweer, NL

Marot was an architect and engraver known for his engravings of architecture and ornamentation, and his work is characterized by a high level of detail and precision.

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Antique 1670s Prints

Materials

Paper

An Allegorical Illustration from Anthony Le Grand's The Principles of Philosophy
An Allegorical Illustration from Anthony Le Grand's The Principles of Philosophy

An Allegorical Illustration from Anthony Le Grand's The Principles of Philosophy

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraver: Johannes Kip Johannes Kip is known for detailed and intricate engravings, often illustrating architectural or scientific works.

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Antique 1690s Prints

Materials

Paper

Polar Bear
Polar Bear

François PomponPolar Bear, 1927

$44,818Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 15.36 in D 3.55 in

Polar Bear

By François Pompon

Located in PARIS, FR

He attended evening classes at the School of Fine Arts in Dijon, first in architecture and engraving with Célestin Nanteuil, then in sculpture with François Dameron (1835-1900).

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Mark - Original Etching bu H. C. Guérard - 1875

Japanese Mark - Original Etching bu H. C. Guérard - 1875

By Henri Charles Guérard

Located in Roma, IT

He began his studies at the National School of Fine Arts of Paris in architecture, then painting and engraving. In 1973, he was one of the founders of the weekly magazine Incisione, ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Swedish Secretaire from 1857 with Trick Lock and Secret Compartements
Swedish Secretaire from 1857 with Trick Lock and Secret Compartements

Swedish Secretaire from 1857 with Trick Lock and Secret Compartements

Located in Greven, DE

The staircase-like staircase and the corkscrew columns create an architectural character, as do the engravings on the inside walls of the compartment, which are only recognisable at ...

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Antique 1850s Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Birch

Joan Miró Style Abstract Painting, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s
Joan Miró Style Abstract Painting, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s

Joan Miró Style Abstract Painting, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s

By Joan Miró

Located in Miami, FL

The school offered instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, and engraving to students selected by competitive examination; since 1968, architecture is no longer tau...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

"The Mind and Art of Giovanni Piranesi" Book by John Wilton-Ely, First Edition
"The Mind and Art of Giovanni Piranesi" Book by John Wilton-Ely, First Edition

"The Mind and Art of Giovanni Piranesi" Book by John Wilton-Ely, First Edition

By John Wilton-Ely

Located in valatie, NY

He was a student of architecture, etching and engraving. In the age of Enlightenment he traveled throughout Europe learning new forms of artistic expression including architectural f...

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20th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

1925 Original poster for the 1st Bal Païen - Beaux-Arts Paris
1925 Original poster for the 1st Bal Païen - Beaux-Arts Paris

1925 Original poster for the 1st Bal Païen - Beaux-Arts Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

And so, on April 6 and 7, 1925, in the cellar of the "Rocher", then a famous café on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris, several comrades met to designate the Grand Massiers of the...

Category

1920s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'
Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'

Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'

$17,507

H 82.68 in W 59.85 in D 20.87 in

Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

With this perfectly harmonious cabinet are united an architectural structure and an engraving-style inspired decor.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pheasant
Pheasant

François PomponPheasant, circa 1930

$16,807Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.23 in W 5.6 in D 1.42 in

Pheasant

By François Pompon

Located in PARIS, FR

He attended evening classes at the School of Fine Arts in Dijon, first in architecture and engraving with Célestin Nanteuil, then in sculpture with François Dameron (1835-1900).

Category

1930s French School Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an architectural engraving in our inventory may begin at $105 and can go as high as $23,866, while the average can fetch as much as $538.