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Common Goldeneye Duck – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1809
Common Goldeneye Duck – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1809

Common Goldeneye Duck – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1809

By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn

Located in Langweer, NL

Common Goldeneye Duck – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1809 This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled ‘Anas Clangula’, depicts the common goldeneye (Bucep...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican
Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican

Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican

Located in Langweer, NL

Created with copperplate engraving, this print exhibits exceptional craftsmanship, capturing both intricate details and bold contrasts.

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Antique 1740s German Prints

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Paper

Ancient Hawaiian Temples & Royal Sacred Sites – Pair of Small Engravings, 1836
Ancient Hawaiian Temples & Royal Sacred Sites – Pair of Small Engravings, 1836

Ancient Hawaiian Temples & Royal Sacred Sites – Pair of Small Engravings, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Displayed as a pair, they create an elegant focal point for collectors of Pacific history and travel imagery. Technique: Copperplate engravings Maker: After voyage drawings, publis...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Roman Sculpture Engravings, Set of 3 – Montfaucon, 1721
Antique Roman Sculpture Engravings, Set of 3 – Montfaucon, 1721

Antique Roman Sculpture Engravings, Set of 3 – Montfaucon, 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: After Bernard de Montfaucon, France/England, 1721

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique View of Jerusalem Holy Land Engraving, Millar Geography, ca. 1760
Antique View of Jerusalem Holy Land Engraving, Millar Geography, ca. 1760

Antique View of Jerusalem Holy Land Engraving, Millar Geography, ca. 1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Particularly suitable for libraries, studies, religious interiors, hospitality spaces, or sophisticated gallery walls. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Published for Millar’s...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Maps

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Paper

Map of South America 1792 by Elwe – Hand-Colored Antique Dutch Engraving
Map of South America 1792 by Elwe – Hand-Colored Antique Dutch Engraving

Map of South America 1792 by Elwe – Hand-Colored Antique Dutch Engraving

By J.B. Elwe

Located in Langweer, NL

It is a beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving that exemplifies the high standard of Dutch mapmaking in the late 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Blaeu Map of Galicia Spain, Decorative Dutch Golden Age Map, 1642
Blaeu Map of Galicia Spain, Decorative Dutch Golden Age Map, 1642

Blaeu Map of Galicia Spain, Decorative Dutch Golden Age Map, 1642

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an original 17th-century copperplate engraving printed at the time, not a modern reproduction.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, 1830
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, 1830

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, 1830

Located in Langweer, NL

For a more classical appearance, slim gilt frames work beautifully. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring (various plates) Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.183...

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Antique 1830s British Prints

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Paper

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

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

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Pieter Mortier, antique engraving, Joseph story, Genesis prints, Joseph and his brothers, Potiphar’s wife, Simeon and Levi, Shechem, biblical engraving, Dutch Baroque print...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700
Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Genesis & Apocalypse, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Pieter Mortier, antique engraving, Genesis prints, Jacob ladder, Jacob and Esau, biblical engraving, apocalypse print, Book of Revelation, Dutch Baroque print, Amsterdam ci...

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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Chinese Gods Confucius, Lanzu and Fe – Ferrario Costume Series Print, 1815
Chinese Gods Confucius, Lanzu and Fe – Ferrario Costume Series Print, 1815

Chinese Gods Confucius, Lanzu and Fe – Ferrario Costume Series Print, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Luigi Giarre after Giulio Ferrario, Italy, 1815 Keyword block: Chinese gods antique engraving, Confucius Lanzu Fe print, Ferrari...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Paper

St Paul’s Broadway New York - Antique Engraving Church View, ca.1850
St Paul’s Broadway New York - Antique Engraving Church View, ca.1850

St Paul’s Broadway New York - Antique Engraving Church View, ca.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Also works well in a modern interior with a simple black or natural wood frame and generous matting for a clean, refined look. Technique: copperplate engraving Maker: Herrmann J. Me...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Prints

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Paper

Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734
Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734

Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734 Description: This richly detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving, published in 1723, offers a fascinat...

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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808
Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808

Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808

Located in Langweer, NL

The print also includes a small anatomical study of the bird’s beak, reinforcing the scientific approach typical of 19th-century natural history illustrations. Created using the c...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642
17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642

17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642

Located in Langweer, NL

This example is an original 17th-century copperplate engraving. It is not a modern reproduction.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Street in Nanjing (Nanking), China — Architectural View with Banners, 1815
Street in Nanjing (Nanking), China — Architectural View with Banners, 1815

Street in Nanjing (Nanking), China — Architectural View with Banners, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario (after), engraved for Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Italy, 1815

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Paper

Cuba – Enlightenment Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Cuba – Enlightenment Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Cuba – Enlightenment 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

Hand-colored Engraving of Dorney Church in Buckinghamshire, England, 1835
Hand-colored Engraving of Dorney Church in Buckinghamshire, England, 1835

Hand-colored Engraving of Dorney Church in Buckinghamshire, England, 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Steel engravings allowed for finer lines and more detail than earlier copperplate engravings, as well as larger editions. 4.

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Antique 1830s Prints

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Paper

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Spike-Rush and Bulrush Species, c.1830
Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Spike-Rush and Bulrush Species, c.1830

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Spike-Rush and Bulrush Species, c.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

Natural wood frames (oak, ash, beech) complement the minimalist style especially well. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1...

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Antique 1830s British Prints

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Paper

Peru & Upper Amazon – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Peru & Upper Amazon – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Peru & Upper Amazon – Enlightenment 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

Caribbean & Lesser Antilles – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Caribbean & Lesser Antilles – Enlightenment Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Caribbean & Lesser Antilles – Enlightenment 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

Set of Two Antique Ornithological Prints of Argus Pheasant — D’Orbigny, Paris
Set of Two Antique Ornithological Prints of Argus Pheasant — D’Orbigny, Paris

Set of Two Antique Ornithological Prints of Argus Pheasant — D’Orbigny, Paris

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Each plate shows the male bird with wings fully extended and tail plumes raised in courtship — a spectacular visual rendered with remarkable precision and delicate coloration. These...

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Equestrian Court Engravings Set of 2, French Renaissance Scenes, c.1623
Antique Equestrian Court Engravings Set of 2, French Renaissance Scenes, c.1623

Antique Equestrian Court Engravings Set of 2, French Renaissance Scenes, c.1623

Located in Langweer, NL

Their theatrical architectural borders and refined historical imagery make them particularly suitable for libraries, equestrian interiors, classical hallways, or sophisticated galler...

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Antique 1620s French Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Engraving of The Red Giant Flying Squirrel or "Le Taguan", 1766
Original Antique Engraving of The Red Giant Flying Squirrel or "Le Taguan", 1766

Original Antique Engraving of The Red Giant Flying Squirrel or "Le Taguan", 1766

Located in Langweer, NL

A historical copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Le Clerc, Comte de Buffon's work "Histoire Naturelle Générale et Particuliere."

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Antique 1760s Prints

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Paper

Aegyptus Antiqua — Ancient Egypt Classical Map of the Nile, Wilkinson 1823
Aegyptus Antiqua — Ancient Egypt Classical Map of the Nile, Wilkinson 1823

Aegyptus Antiqua — Ancient Egypt Classical Map of the Nile, Wilkinson 1823

Located in Langweer, NL

Executed in refined copperplate engraving, the map displays precise linework and elegant typography characteristic of early nineteenth-century London atlas production.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Terra Veteribus Nota — Classical World Map of Antiquity, Wilkinson 1814
Terra Veteribus Nota — Classical World Map of Antiquity, Wilkinson 1814

Terra Veteribus Nota — Classical World Map of Antiquity, Wilkinson 1814

Located in Langweer, NL

Executed in delicate copperplate engraving, the map demonstrates the precision and clarity characteristic of early nineteenth-century London atlas production.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Dioceses of England — Ecclesiastical Map of England, Wilkinson 1801
Dioceses of England — Ecclesiastical Map of England, Wilkinson 1801

Dioceses of England — Ecclesiastical Map of England, Wilkinson 1801

Located in Langweer, NL

Executed in refined copperplate engraving characteristic of early nineteenth-century London atlas production, the map demonstrates elegant typography, precise linework, and balanced ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Italian metal folding side table Empire style, yellow and black, Mid century
Italian metal folding side table Empire style, yellow and black, Mid century

Italian metal folding side table Empire style, yellow and black, Mid century

Located in Hamburg, DE

At the center of the table’s visual composition, a scene unfolds, featuring a lady plucking flowers and a young man returning from a hunt, reminiscent of a copperplate engraving. Thi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Side Tables

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Metal

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, Last Sultan of Golconda Portrait Engraving, c.1700
Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, Last Sultan of Golconda Portrait Engraving, c.1700

Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, Last Sultan of Golconda Portrait Engraving, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

A dark wood or black frame enhances contrast, while a subtle gilt frame complements its historical character. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Dutch School, after D.

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Last Supper Engraving – Luke XXII Institution of Lord’s Supper c.1735
Last Supper Engraving – Luke XXII Institution of Lord’s Supper c.1735

Last Supper Engraving – Luke XXII Institution of Lord’s Supper c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Created circa 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving captures the intimate yet profound moment of Christ’s final meal before his crucifixion.

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Antique 1730s English Prints

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Paper

Classical Putti and Three Graces Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721
Classical Putti and Three Graces Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721

Classical Putti and Three Graces Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, France, Paris, 1721 Keywords: Montfaucon engraving, Antiquité expliquée, Three Graces engraving, classical putti print, ant...

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Antique 1720s British Prints

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Paper

Antique Oxford Botanic Garden Engraving, Oxford Almanack, Benjamin Green, 1820
Antique Oxford Botanic Garden Engraving, Oxford Almanack, Benjamin Green, 1820

Antique Oxford Botanic Garden Engraving, Oxford Almanack, Benjamin Green, 1820

Located in Langweer, NL

Its elegant architectural composition makes it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, or classic English interiors. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Benjamin Green, En...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique China Costume & Xensi Bridge Engraving, Chatelain, 1719
Antique China Costume & Xensi Bridge Engraving, Chatelain, 1719

Antique China Costume & Xensi Bridge Engraving, Chatelain, 1719

Located in Langweer, NL

Museum-quality UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the paper and fine engraved detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Henri Abraham Chatelain, Amsterdam, 1719

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral - Bertuch's Picture Book, circa 1800
Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral - Bertuch's Picture Book, circa 1800

Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral - Bertuch's Picture Book, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

The surrounding buildings and bustling square provide context to the cathedral’s central role within the community. The engraving technique combines copperplate engraving with han...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia, 1801
Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia, 1801

Natives Of Caria, A Province Of Anatolia In Turkey In Asia, 1801

Located in Langweer, NL

The scene is set against a backdrop of tents and a landscape that suggests a rural or semi-nomadic lifestyle, providing a glimpse into the life in Caria during the period when the en...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving
Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving

Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Ottoman Military Encampment – The Grand Vizier’s Tent, 1734 Engraving Description: This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents a detailed architectural depiction of *La Ten...

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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

Antique Chinese Court Costume Engraving — Emperor & Palace Ladies, ca.1720
Antique Chinese Court Costume Engraving — Emperor & Palace Ladies, ca.1720

Antique Chinese Court Costume Engraving — Emperor & Palace Ladies, ca.1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Museum glass is recommended to protect the paper and highlight the fine engraved details. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Henri Abraham Chatelain, Amsterdam, circa 1720

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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Vibrant 1782 Map of Northern Upper Saxony and Baltic Coast by Antonio Zatta
Vibrant 1782 Map of Northern Upper Saxony and Baltic Coast by Antonio Zatta

Vibrant 1782 Map of Northern Upper Saxony and Baltic Coast by Antonio Zatta

Located in Langweer, NL

It is a beautifully colored copperplate engraving, depicting the northern part of Upper Saxony (Alta Sassonia) in Germany, including its neighboring regions and the Baltic Sea (Mare ...

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Antique 1780s Maps

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Paper

Echoes of Thebes: The Luxor Palace Ruins in Upper Egypt, 1801
Echoes of Thebes: The Luxor Palace Ruins in Upper Egypt, 1801

Echoes of Thebes: The Luxor Palace Ruins in Upper Egypt, 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

Hawaii Religious Site & Village Engravings, Owhyhee, Cook Voyage, c.1790
Hawaii Religious Site & Village Engravings, Owhyhee, Cook Voyage, c.1790

Hawaii Religious Site & Village Engravings, Owhyhee, Cook Voyage, c.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

A dark walnut or ebonized frame enhances contrast and complements the historical character of the work. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Thomas Bankes (after John Webber), Lo...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Grasses & Sedges – Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8)
Antique Grasses & Sedges – Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8)

Antique Grasses & Sedges – Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings, c.1830 (Set of 8)

Located in Langweer, NL

Perfect for hanging in garden rooms, libraries, or hallways. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Anonymous engraver, likely German or French, c.1830

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Antique 1830s British 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.