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Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow Foxtail, Polypogon & Agrostis, c.1830
Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow Foxtail, Polypogon & Agrostis, c.1830

Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow Foxtail, Polypogon & Agrostis, c.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

A two-row grid of four prints makes an ideal presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830

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Antique 1830s British Prints

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Paper

Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650
Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650

Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Cornelis Galle the Younger (after Anselmus van Hulle), Antwerp, circa 1650

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Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Prints

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Paper

Cartusia Bruxellensis Monastery in Brussels: A 17th C. Hand-colored Engraving
Cartusia Bruxellensis Monastery in Brussels: A 17th C. Hand-colored Engraving

Cartusia Bruxellensis Monastery in Brussels: A 17th C. Hand-colored Engraving

By Lucas Vorsterman the Younger

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a 17th century hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Cartusia Bruxellensis" by Lucas Vorsterman, the Younger, after a drawing by Jacob van Werden or Jacques van Weerde...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Grand Baroque Garden Estate View, Schwöbber Palace, Hand-Colored, 1708
Grand Baroque Garden Estate View, Schwöbber Palace, Hand-Colored, 1708

Grand Baroque Garden Estate View, Schwöbber Palace, Hand-Colored, 1708

Located in Langweer, NL

Baroque Garden View Schwöbber, Volckamer Hesperides Engraving, 1708 This exceptional early 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a detailed and highly decorative view of the g...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Prints

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Paper

Decorative Hanover City Plan, Hand-Colored Georgian Map, Germany, c.1785
Decorative Hanover City Plan, Hand-Colored Georgian Map, Germany, c.1785

Decorative Hanover City Plan, Hand-Colored Georgian Map, Germany, c.1785

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: John Lodge (after George Henry Millar), London, circa 1782–1785

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Antique Late 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Apostles Released by Angel – Acts V Antique Engraving c.1735
Apostles Released by Angel – Acts V Antique Engraving c.1735

Apostles Released by Angel – Acts V Antique Engraving c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Created around 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving portrays an angel with radiant light emanating from behind, opening the heavy prison doors to lea...

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Antique 1730s English Prints

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Paper

St. Matthias Apostle – Chosen in Acts I, Engraving c.1735
St. Matthias Apostle – Chosen in Acts I, Engraving c.1735

St. Matthias Apostle – Chosen in Acts I, Engraving c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Created around 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving portrays Matthias standing on a stone pedestal, symbolising his elevation to apostolic authority.

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Antique 1730s English Prints

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Paper

Caernarvon Castle in North Wales – Antique English Engraving by A.Hogg, ca.1785
Caernarvon Castle in North Wales – Antique English Engraving by A.Hogg, ca.1785

Caernarvon Castle in North Wales – Antique English Engraving by A.Hogg, ca.1785

Located in Langweer, NL

Caernarvon Castle in North Wales – Antique English Engraving by Alexander Hogg This atmospheric copperplate engraving titled "Caernarvon Castle, in North Wales" was published by Ale...

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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

Baroque Courbette Dressage - Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700
Baroque Courbette Dressage - Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700

Baroque Courbette Dressage - Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: Displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, museum black, or lightly gilt frames with a generous ivory mat, complementing the warm hand-coloring and refined Baroque equ...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Map Sweden & Norway, Scandinavia, Robert de Vaugondy, 1750
Antique Map Sweden & Norway, Scandinavia, Robert de Vaugondy, 1750

Antique Map Sweden & Norway, Scandinavia, Robert de Vaugondy, 1750

Located in Langweer, NL

A wide mat margin emphasizes the engraved border and enhances the subtle hand coloring, creating a refined gallery presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

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Paper

Africa Antiqua Antique Classical Map — Roman North Africa & Carthage, 1817
Africa Antiqua Antique Classical Map — Roman North Africa & Carthage, 1817

Africa Antiqua Antique Classical Map — Roman North Africa & Carthage, 1817

Located in Langweer, NL

Rendered in delicate copperplate engraving with original period hand coloring, the map displays refined linework and elegant typography characteristic of early nineteenth-century Lon...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Jamaica – Original Antique Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Jamaica – Original Antique Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Jamaica – Original Antique Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship
1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship

1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork was crafted using copperplate engraving, a meticulous technique renowned for its ability to capture fine details, such as the smooth contours of the Lingam and the ornate...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Holy Land Map Judaea Palestina, Homann Engraving, Hand Colored c.1710
Holy Land Map Judaea Palestina, Homann Engraving, Hand Colored c.1710

Holy Land Map Judaea Palestina, Homann Engraving, Hand Colored c.1710

Located in Langweer, NL

Museum glass recommended to protect the hand coloring and enhance clarity. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Johann Baptist Homann, Nuremberg, circ...

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Antique Early 18th Century German Maps

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Paper

The Herbalist; A portrait of John Gerard
The Herbalist; A portrait of John Gerard

The Herbalist; A portrait of John Gerard

By William Rogers (b.1545)

Located in Middletown, NY

Gerard's Herball drawings of plants and the printer's woodcuts are mainly derived from Continental European sources, but there is an original title page with a copperplate engraving ...

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Mid-19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Apocalypse Cycle, c.1700
Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Apocalypse Cycle, c.1700

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Apocalypse Cycle, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Pieter Mortier, antique engraving, apocalypse prints, Book of Revelation, New Jerusalem, Lamb of God, angel engraving, biblical visions, Dutch Baroque print, Amsterdam circ...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

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Paper

1806 French Print of Quichena: Serpent-Wrapped Deity - Hindu Engraving
1806 French Print of Quichena: Serpent-Wrapped Deity - Hindu Engraving

1806 French Print of Quichena: Serpent-Wrapped Deity - Hindu Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

The technique employed is copperplate engraving, a method prized for its precision and ability to capture intricate details, such as the scales of the serpent and the elaborate ornam...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Exquisite 1806 Engraving of Vishnu as Varaha: A Mythic Rescue
Exquisite 1806 Engraving of Vishnu as Varaha: A Mythic Rescue

Exquisite 1806 Engraving of Vishnu as Varaha: A Mythic Rescue

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork was crafted using copperplate engraving, a technique renowned for its ability to render fine details, such as the boar's facial features, ornate jewelry, and flowing garm...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology
1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology

1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork was crafted using copperplate engraving, a meticulous technique renowned for its ability to capture fine details, such as the intricate patterns of Ganesha's jewelry, the...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

1806 Engraving: Chiven as Ardhanarishvara, Divine Union in Hindu Mythology
1806 Engraving: Chiven as Ardhanarishvara, Divine Union in Hindu Mythology

1806 Engraving: Chiven as Ardhanarishvara, Divine Union in Hindu Mythology

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork was crafted using copperplate engraving, a meticulous technique renowned for its ability to capture fine details, such as the intricate patterns of the deity's jewelry, t...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782
French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782

French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782

Located in Langweer, NL

The Floating Batteries of Gibraltar: 1782 British Naval Power and French Engineering Innovation. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Bertuch's celebrated "Bilderbuch für Kinder," ...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Eight Antique Botanical Engravings of Aira, Avena & Holcus Meadow Grasses, 1830
Eight Antique Botanical Engravings of Aira, Avena & Holcus Meadow Grasses, 1830

Eight Antique Botanical Engravings of Aira, Avena & Holcus Meadow Grasses, 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

A two-row grid (4 + 4) provides a clean contemporary arrangement; slim gilt frames give a more classical finish. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: ...

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Antique 1830s British Prints

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Paper

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bulrush, Cottongrass & Arrowgrass, 1830
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bulrush, Cottongrass & Arrowgrass, 1830

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Bulrush, Cottongrass & Arrowgrass, 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

Double matting enhances depth and accentuates the plate marks. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830

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Antique 1830s British Prints

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Paper

Set of Two Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings by B. Maund 1836
Set of Two Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings by B. Maund 1836

Set of Two Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings by B. Maund 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Engraved by S. Watts after E.D.

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Antique 1830s British Prints

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Paper

Antique Religious Engravings – Dance of Salome & John the Baptist Beheaded, 1700
Antique Religious Engravings – Dance of Salome & John the Baptist Beheaded, 1700

Antique Religious Engravings – Dance of Salome & John the Baptist Beheaded, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Biblical Engravings – Dance of Salome & Beheading of John the Baptist, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 This dramatic copperplate engraving, published by Pieter Mortier in Amsterdam...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

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Paper

St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735
St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735

St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Created circa 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving shows Philip standing with dignified authority on a stone pedestal, symbolising his apostolic role...

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Antique 1730s English Prints

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Paper

Ceremonial Rites: A Human Sacrifice in Otaheite (Tahiti), 1801
Ceremonial Rites: A Human Sacrifice in Otaheite (Tahiti), 1801

Ceremonial Rites: A Human Sacrifice in Otaheite (Tahiti), 1801

Located in Langweer, NL

Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

St. John Apostle Engraving – John I Evangelist with Gospel c.1735
St. John Apostle Engraving – John I Evangelist with Gospel c.1735

St. John Apostle Engraving – John I Evangelist with Gospel c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Created circa 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving portrays John standing upon a classical pedestal, symbolising his foundational role in Christian t...

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Antique 1730s English Prints

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Paper

Jesus “I Am the Way” – John XIV Antique Engraving, c.1735
Jesus “I Am the Way” – John XIV Antique Engraving, c.1735

Jesus “I Am the Way” – John XIV Antique Engraving, c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Created around 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving depicts Christ seated outdoors in a posture of gentle authority and divine teaching.

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Antique 1730s English Prints

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Paper

Savage of the Admiralty Isles – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1785
Savage of the Admiralty Isles – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1785

Savage of the Admiralty Isles – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1785

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: Best displayed with a warm ivory or natural white mat and a dark wood or antique gold frame to complement the print’s tone and historical character. Technique: Copperp...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Prints

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Paper

Original Engraved Map of Saint Lucia in the West Indies by Bellin, 1758
Original Engraved Map of Saint Lucia in the West Indies by Bellin, 1758

Original Engraved Map of Saint Lucia in the West Indies by Bellin, 1758

Located in Langweer, NL

'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithogra...

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Antique 1750s French Maps

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Paper

17th-Century Antique Map of Jiangxi (Kiangsi) Province, China – by Blaeu
17th-Century Antique Map of Jiangxi (Kiangsi) Province, China – by Blaeu

17th-Century Antique Map of Jiangxi (Kiangsi) Province, China – by Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

Blaeu’s craftsmanship is evident in the precise copperplate engraving and the vibrant hand-coloring, which enhances the boundaries and natural features, making this map both a functi...

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Antique 1650s Maps

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Paper

Old Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens, c.1750
Old Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens, c.1750

Old Map of the Lower Bishopric of Münster (1726-1750) by Sanson & Ottens, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

It is a hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Nicolas Sanson and later revised and augmented by Reinier and Joshua Ottens of Amsterdam between 1726 and 1750.

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Antique 1750s Maps

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Paper

Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities in Europe: Hand-Colored Engraving
Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities in Europe: Hand-Colored Engraving

Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities in Europe: Hand-Colored Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This lively hand-colored copperplate engraving captur...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

France Map 1757 – Southern Provinces by Isaak Tirion in Dutch Engraving
France Map 1757 – Southern Provinces by Isaak Tirion in Dutch Engraving

France Map 1757 – Southern Provinces by Isaak Tirion in Dutch Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

France Map 1757 – Southern Provinces by Isaak Tirion in Dutch Engraving This original copperplate engraving published in 1757 by Isaak Tirion in Amsterdam presents a highly detailed...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Baroque Dressage Horse Training Engraving, Newcastle Riding School, c.1700
Baroque Dressage Horse Training Engraving, Newcastle Riding School, c.1700

Baroque Dressage Horse Training Engraving, Newcastle Riding School, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: Displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, museum black, or lightly gilt frames with a generous ivory mat, complementing the warm hand-coloring and refined Baroque cha...

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Baroque Courbette Horse Training - Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700
Baroque Courbette Horse Training - Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700

Baroque Courbette Horse Training - Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: Displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, museum black, or lightly gilt frames with a generous ivory mat, complementing the warm hand-coloring and refined Baroque equ...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Baroque Levade Horse Training- Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700
Baroque Levade Horse Training- Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700

Baroque Levade Horse Training- Antique Engraving after Newcastle, circa 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: Displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, museum black, or lightly gilt frames with a generous ivory mat, complementing the warm hand-coloring and refined Baroque equ...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Crete Map 1749 – Homann Heirs Engraving of Candia with Aegean Islands
Crete Map 1749 – Homann Heirs Engraving of Candia with Aegean Islands

Crete Map 1749 – Homann Heirs Engraving of Candia with Aegean Islands

Located in Langweer, NL

Based on the original work by Johann Baptist Homann, this copperplate engraving exemplifies the clarity, precision, and decorative flourish for which the Homann publishing house was ...

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Antique 1740s German Maps

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Paper

Knights Templar and Clergy: Hand-Colored Engraving of Historical Attire (1805)
Knights Templar and Clergy: Hand-Colored Engraving of Historical Attire (1805)

Knights Templar and Clergy: Hand-Colored Engraving of Historical Attire (1805)

Located in Langweer, NL

This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, showcases the dist...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Cosmic Repose on Serpent Ananta in Hindu Mythology
1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Cosmic Repose on Serpent Ananta in Hindu Mythology

1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Cosmic Repose on Serpent Ananta in Hindu Mythology

Located in Langweer, NL

The artwork was created using copperplate engraving, a meticulous technique celebrated for its ability to render fine details, such as the intricate scales of the serpent, Vishnu's o...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Antique Louvre Museum Entrance Engraving, Paris Architectural View, French, 1803
Antique Louvre Museum Entrance Engraving, Paris Architectural View, French, 1803

Antique Louvre Museum Entrance Engraving, Paris Architectural View, French, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

A thin black frame with wide matting also creates a refined contemporary presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: French School (after architectural studies of the Louv...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Ottoman Military & Ceremonial Standards – Engraving of Cavalry & Janissary Flags
Ottoman Military & Ceremonial Standards – Engraving of Cavalry & Janissary Flags

Ottoman Military & Ceremonial Standards – Engraving of Cavalry & Janissary Flags

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Ottoman Military and Ceremonial Standards – 1734 Engraving of Cavalry and Janissary Flags Description: This detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 illustrates six Ottoman m...

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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723
Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723

Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723

Located in Langweer, NL

Whirling Dervish, Indian Dervish, and Turkish Devotion – Engraving, 1723 This striking copperplate engraving from 1723 presents four finely detailed figures representing spiritual d...

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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

Greece and Ottoman Balkans Map – Homann Engraving ca. 1720
Greece and Ottoman Balkans Map – Homann Engraving ca. 1720

Greece and Ottoman Balkans Map – Homann Engraving ca. 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The map is a finely detailed copperplate engraving with original hand coloring, offering a richly informative and visually compelling representation of one of Europe’s most historica...

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Antique 18th Century German Maps

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Paper

Terra Allegory, Cybele Mother Earth, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving 1815
Terra Allegory, Cybele Mother Earth, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving 1815

Terra Allegory, Cybele Mother Earth, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Alongside its celebrated costume plates, the work included allegorical and historical subjects intended to place human culture within a broader symbolic and intellectual framework. ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Paper

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Copperplate Engraving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the copperplate engraving you’re looking for. A copperplate engraving — often made from paper, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the copperplate engraving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right copperplate engraving, those designed in Neoclassical, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made copperplate engraving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernard de Montfaucon, Johannes Kip and Bernard de Montfaucaon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Copperplate Engraving?

A copperplate engraving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,350, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $16,800.