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Dimos 22k Gold Museum Replica Wheat Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
abundance. Amazing filigree and etching on gold completes a 50 year tradition in making it. Maybe it’s
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Clip-on Earrings

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22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Replica Wheat Earrings
Dimos 22k Gold Museum Replica Wheat Earrings
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W 0.827 in D 0.157 in L 2.047 in
Chanel 1980s 31 Rue Cambon Logo Black Gold Plated Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow gold plating contrasted by black ' CHANEL PARIS 31 RUE CAMBON' etchings, creating a striking
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Landscape - Etching by Friedi Gold Boille - 1935
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape "Rue de Saorge" is an etching on paper realized by Friedi Gold Boille in 1935. Hand
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Composition - Original Etching on Paper - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
. Original colored Etching on paper. Mint conditions. Composition is an original Contemporary artwork
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Unique South Indian Woman, Etching on paper, Green, Gold, Modern Artist"In Stock"
By Laxma Goud
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
K. Laxma Goud - Untitled - 15 x 11 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper. Edition of work
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Etching

Japanese Contemporary Green Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary decorative porcelain vase with mysterious intricate etchings features platinum, gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Platinum, Foil, Gold Leaf

Veronique on the Pass by Lélia Pissarro - Coloured etching
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Veronique on the Pass by Lélia Pissarro (b. 1963) Coloured etching 9.5 x 12 cm (3 ³/₄ x 4 ³/₄
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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Color, Etching

"Les Erophages" Etching & Aquatint with Gold Ink on Paper signed by Andre Masson
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Les Erophages" is an etching and aquatint with gold ink on Japanese paper signed by Andre Masson
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching, Aquatint

Guy Allen, French Gold, Original Dog Etching, Affordable Art
By Guy Allen
Located in Deddington, GB
Guy Allen French Gold Image size: 25cm x 30cm Approximate size when framed: 45cm x 50cm Etching and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

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Gold Leaf

Landscape Etching
By Ricardo Mantovani
Located in Houston, TX
Etching of horse cart pulling family in arid landscape by artist Ricardo Mantovani, 1979. Signed
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1960s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Etching

Etching Nude
Located in Houston, TX
Etching of nude figure by French artist Tisson, 2001. Signed lower right. Original artwork on
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Early 2000s Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

Etching Nude
Etching Nude
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
Christ on the Cross - Original Etching by Antoine Revoy - 1983
Located in Roma, IT
Christ on the Cross is an original etching on paper realized by Antoine Revoy. Hand-signed on the
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Untitled, Intaglio, Etching on Paper, Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Laxma Goud
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
K. Laxma Goud - Untitled, Intaglio - 11 x 9 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper, 2014 Style
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Etching

Nude Female Etching
By François Villon
Located in Houston, TX
Compelling nude female body etching by artist Francois Villon, circa 1980. Original artwork on
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1980s Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Etching

French Etching Bridge
By Emile Roux-Fabre
Located in Houston, TX
French etching of arched bridge by artist E. Roux-Fabre, circa 1930. Original artwork on paper
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1930s Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Clematis, etching with gold leaf by Jean Bardon
By Jean Bardon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Some prints also include gold leaf, recalling the extensive use of gold on Japanese folding screens
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Etching - Regal Remains
Located in Houston, TX
Crisp black and white etching of an imposing arch towering from the remains of an old city by M
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1920s Landscape Prints

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Etching, Ink, Paper

Etching - Regal Remains
Etching - Regal Remains
H 18 in W 0.1 in D 24 in
Etching - Market Day
By Georges Gobo
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white etching depicting a busy market day in an old world village by Georges Gobo, circa
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1920s Landscape Prints

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Etching, Ink, Paper

''Touched by History'' Hand-colored etching with White Gold Leaf, Triptique
Located in Utrecht, NL
inspired for her work by the oriental impressions. The hand-colored etchings are like dreams, in which
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Gold Leaf

''Panta Rhei'' Hand-colored etching with White Gold Leaf, Mermaids, Disney
Located in Utrecht, NL
consists of hand-colored etchings, sometimes with relief printing or with gold leaf. Karhof (1945) was
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Roma, " Etching on Paper in Cast Bronze Frame
Located in Houston, TX
American artist throughout Texas, nationally and internationally. Bert L. Long, Jr. "Roma" 1991 Etching
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Bronze

Forest, Etching on Paper, Black, White by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Laxma Goud
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Laxma Gaud - Untitled - 9.75 x 13.5 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper Inclusive of shipment
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1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Etching

''Ribbons of Time'' Hand-colored etching with Gold Leaf, Disney, Geisha
Located in Utrecht, NL
consists of hand-colored etchings, sometimes with relief printing or with gold leaf. Karhof (1945) was
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

''Andromeda between the Stars'' Hand-colored etching with Gold Leaf, Disney
Located in Utrecht, NL
oeuvre mainly consists of hand-colored etchings, sometimes with relief printing or with gold leaf
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Gold Leaf

Blue & Red Abstract Etching
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract French etching in blues and reds, circa 1981. Signed lower right. Original artwork on
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1980s Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Blue & Red Abstract Etching
Blue & Red Abstract Etching
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Graphic Presence, 1975 Etching and aquatint on copper plate Signed, by artist
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. While there are works with elements in white, gold, or raw wood, Nevelson almost entirely avoids color
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1730s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Copper

''Global Thinking'' Blue Hand-colored etching with Gold Leaf, East meets West
Located in Utrecht, NL
mainly consists of hand-colored etchings, sometimes with relief printing or with gold leaf. Karhof
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Gold Leaf

Untitled, Etching on Paper, 2nd Edition, Modern Artist K. Laxma Goud "In Stock"
By Laxma Goud
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
K. Laxma Goud - Untitled - 6 x 6 inches (unframed size) Etching on paper ; 2017 (2nd Edition
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Etching

Fairys, King & Monk, Nude, Etching on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Badri Narayan
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Etching on paper Edition : AP - 5 Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form. Style : The artist’s
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Etching, Paper

Vintage Etching - Love & Ballet
By Ernst Oppler
Located in Houston, TX
Romantic black and white etching of a pair of ballet dancers performing on stage by artist Ernst
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1920s Figurative Prints

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Etching, Ink, Paper

"A Great Man on The Turf": A 19th Century James Gillray Hand-colored Etching
By James Gillray
Located in Alamo, CA
Museum of Art. This hand-colored Gillray satirical etching and aquatint is presented in a gold-colored
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Early 1800s Portrait Prints

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Etching

"Post Rome, " Etching on Paper in Cast Bronze Frame
Located in Houston, TX
, nationally and internationally. Bert L. Long, Jr. "Post Rome" 1990 Etching on Paper in Cast Bronze Frame
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Bronze

''Musis Sacrum'' Hand-colored etching with Gold Leaf, An Ode to Music
Located in Utrecht, NL
hand-colored etchings, sometimes with relief printing or with gold leaf. Karhof (1945) was educated
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Gold Leaf

Abstract Aquatint Etching - Testigos
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful and bright aquatint etching of a sweet faced sun rising over a red terrain by Mexican
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Aquatint, Etching, Ink, Paper

La toilette - Original handsigned etching
By Suzanne Valadon
Located in Paris, FR
in gold wooden frame (total size of the frame 20.8 x 16.9 inches - 53 x 43 cm) The etching was
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1890s Modern Nude Prints

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Etching

Abstract Color Field Gradient Yellow Gold Aquatint Etching California Minimalism
By Joe Novak
Located in Surfside, FL
"Voices IV" Aquatint Etching Image: 12”x 14” • Paper: 30”x 22” • 2001 Hand signed and numbered 2/3
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Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint, Monoprint

Fire Bird by Makoto Ouchi, Japanese etching, kabuki contemporary red gold black
By Makoto Ouchi
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Fire Bird by Makoto Ouchi, Japanese etching, kabuki contemporary red gold black Ouchi Makoto (大内
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Abstract Black and Grey Etching
By Julia Lan
Located in Houston, TX
Dynamic French abstract etching in black and grey by artist Julia Lan, circa 1980. Signed lower
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1980s Abstract Prints

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Paper, Ink, Etching

Summer Suite (Red with Gold I), OP Art Etching by Anuszkiewicz
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Artist: Richard Anuszkiewicz, American (1930 - ) Title: Summer Suite (Red with Gold I) Year: 1979 Medium
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1970s Op Art Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

Lavandières by Lélia Pissarro - Figurative etching
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Lavandières by Lélia Pissarro (b. 1963) Etching 12 x 15.5 cm (4 ³/₄ x 6 ¹/₈ inches) Signed lower
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1990s Figurative Prints

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Etching

Drypoint Etching "Penguin Island" 1926
By Peggy Bacon
Located in Surfside, FL
, illustrator, painter and writer. Bacon was known for her humorous and ironic etchings and drawings, as well as
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1920s Modern Figurative Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

David & Lélia by Lélia Pissarro - Etching
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
David & Lélia by Lélia Pissarro (b. 1963) Etching 27.8 x 32.6 cm (11 x 12 ⁷/₈ inches) Initialled on
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Oriental Flowers" - Figurative Etching and Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
"Oriental Flowers" - Figurative Etching and Watercolor Figurative etching and watercolor of four
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Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Watercolor, Paper, Etching

Ossip Zadkine - Ultimate Step - Original Etching
By Ossip Zadkine
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Etching monogrammed in the plate. Illustration for a Robert Ganzo's poem "Lespugue" Editions Marcel
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

"Sombre" Very large etching with aquatint
By Johnny Friedlaender
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sombre" 1973 in an original color etching with aquatint on Arches paper by
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Charlotte and Amalia by Lélia Pissarro - Etching
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Charlotte and Amalia by Lélia Pissarro (b. 1963) Etching 22.7 x 27.5 cm (9 x 10 ⁷/₈ inches) Signed
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1990s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

"Pre-Rome, " Etching on Paper in Cast Bronze Frame with Glass Eye
Located in Houston, TX
, nationally and internationally. Bert L. Long, Jr. "Pre-Rome" 1990-92 Etching on Paper in Custom Made Cast
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Bronze

Grinzing, Snow Scene, Austria, large color etching
By Luigi Kasimir
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Grinzing, Snow Scene, Austria" 1940 is a color etching (printed with the
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Mère et enfant by Lélia Pissarro - Etching
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Mère et enfant by Lélia Pissarro (b. 1963) Etching 3 x 3 cm (1 ¹/₈ x 1 ¹/₈ inches) Signed lower
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Trash - Original Etching by Bruno Caruso - 1980s
By Bruno Caruso
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 42 x 14 cm. Trash is an original black and white etching on paper, realized by
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1980s Figurative Prints

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Etching

'Peter Breughel' Original Etching, Signed in Pencil
By Leonard Baskin
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present artwork is an original etching by American artist Leonard Baskin. Here, he presents a
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1960s Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Paper, Etching

Excluded - Original Etching by Bruno Caruso - 1980s
By Bruno Caruso
Located in Roma, IT
Excluded is a wonderful black and white etching on paper, realized by the Italian artist Bruno
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Late 20th Century Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Beloved Feeds Between the Lilies - Etching - 1971
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
The Beloved Feeds between the Lilies is a print realized by Salvador Dalì in 1971 Etching with
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Montagne Ocre" Very large etching with aquatint
By Johnny Friedlaender
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Montagne Ocre" 1973 in an original color etching with aquatint on Arches paper
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Les Poules de Lyora by Lélia Pissarro - Etching and watercolour on paper
By Lelia Pissarro
Located in London, GB
founders of the Sorteval Press, a group of artists dedicated to developing techniques in etching and
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Watercolor, Drypoint

Guy Allen, Labrador and Bumblebee, Affordable Etching, Dog Art
By Guy Allen
Located in Deddington, GB
Guy Allen Labrador and Bumblebee Original Etching and Gold Leaf on Paper Image size: 20cm x 30cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

Large Nancy Graves Color Aquatint Drypoint Etching Screenprint Metallic Gold
By Nancy Graves
Located in Surfside, FL
Nancy Graves, American (1939-1995) Borborygmi (1988) aquatint, drypoint, gold leaf and screenprint
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Vintage Architecture Etching
Located in Houston, TX
Striking fine art black and white etching of an elaborate decorative element perched atop a
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1910s Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Paper

Three original etchings of figures after Rembrandt
By Francois Vivares
Located in Milwaukee, WI
matting; housed in a gold finish wood moulding. Overall good condition; some planar distortion in corners
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1760s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Flowerpot - Original Etching by H. Le Bourdelles - 1960s
By Hervé Le Bourdelles
Located in Roma, IT
). Etching print. Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil. On the lower left, is written "épreuve
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

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Find the exact piece of etching on gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many modern, contemporary and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of etching on gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of etching on gold to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, brown, black and more. An object in our assortment of etching on gold from Salvador Dalí, Ans Zondag, Joan Miró, Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro and Lelia Pissarro — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in etching, paper and paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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The average selling price for a piece of etching on gold we offer is $2,205, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $885,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Etching On Gold
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Etching is a method of making prints using metal plates onto which a design has been incised by acid.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An etching is created by cutting down a metal plate with chemicals, including acid, to achieve the desired image. The metal plate is then inked and pressed onto a piece of paper. Picasso became fascinated with etchings when he moved to Paris in the early 1900s, and would go on to pioneer new techniques with etchings throughout his career. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    There is dry and wet etching.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Etched glass is a type of decorative glass which is the result of small cuts made to the glass. The cuts, which appear white, typically form patterns or images.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Pablo Picasso made etchings and took that foundation into an exploration of printmaking and the different methods of that medium. Picasso first began working on etchings in the early 1900s, quickly mastering the technique, and then he began expanding and pushing the boundaries to create a unique and signature style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rembrandt's etchings are important because of the influence they had on printmaking. The printing techniques that he employed allowed each of his prints to seem very unique while making it possible for him to mass produce his images. Printmakers that followed utilized the advancements he made in the field to create and distribute their own prints. Find a range of Rembrandt art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

    Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.

    Find a collection of lithographs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, rose gold contains real gold. Rose gold is a material composed of gold mixed with copper and silver alloys. A common rose gold annoy is 75% gold and 25% copper, or 18k gold. Since it is an alloy, pure rose gold is non-existent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Italian gold is indeed real gold. Italian gold is 14-karat, out of a possible 24-karat, which means it is 58% pure gold and 42% alloys. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary gold jewelry pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While green gold is indeed real gold, it does have to be mixed with another material to achieve the color. Generally, yellow gold is used with an alloy of pure silver to create green gold. The effect is also subtle and may not be noticeable unless compared with another color of gold. Shop a selection of green gold pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, gold leaf contains real gold. Gold leaf is approximately 91.7% pure gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, yellow gold contains real gold. The makeup of yellow gold is pure gold mixed with alloys. The karatage of yellow gold determines the amount of pure gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 19 karat gold is real gold and is made of 19 parts gold and five parts other metals. 19 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 19 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not gold watches are real gold depends on the timepiece. Some gold watches simply have a gold-toned finish and contain no real gold. Others feature a thin layer of gold plating over top of other precious metals. Luxury watch makers often use 18-karat gold, an alloy that is 75 percent real gold and 25 percent other metals. Find a large selection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gold Rolex Submariner is crafted to the same standard as all Rolex gold watches. Each watch is made from 18 karat gold that is at least 75 percent pure gold, with the other 25 percent being materials used to increase the strength of the watch. Browse a selection of Rolex watches, including the Submariner, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gold plated items contain real gold, but are mostly composed of a different base metal. Generally, gold plated objects are made from copper or silver with a very thin layer of gold over the base metal.