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Portrait of H. NN. - Original Etching after John Hall - 1810

Portrait of H. NN. - Original Etching after John Hall - 1810

By John Hall 3

Located in Roma, IT

Original Etching from J.C. Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind", London, Bensley, 1810.

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1810s Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

La Thora Rouge, Original Etching and Aquatint, Modern, 1981, Framed
La Thora Rouge, Original Etching and Aquatint, Modern, 1981, Framed

La Thora Rouge, Original Etching and Aquatint, Modern, 1981, Framed

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Reference: Cramer 112 -- This original etching is part of Songes (Dreams), a 1981 suite by Marc Chagall that delves into the artist's rich tapestry of dreams and memories.

Category

1980s Surrealist More Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Diana Goddess - Ancient Roman Art - Original Etching - 18th Century

Diana Goddess - Ancient Roman Art - Original Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Diana Goddess - Ancient Roman Art, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Anonymous Artist in the 18th century.

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Ancient Roman Statues of Sheep - Original Etching - 18th Century

Ancient Roman Statues of Sheep - Original Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Statues of Sheep, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Anonymous Artist in the 18th century.

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Parmenides: Das Herz der Wahrheit. Fragmente. (Folio with 3 Original Etchings)
Parmenides: Das Herz der Wahrheit. Fragmente. (Folio with 3 Original Etchings)

Parmenides: Das Herz der Wahrheit. Fragmente. (Folio with 3 Original Etchings)

By Gottfried Honegger

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fragmente. Folio with 3 Original Etchings on handmade Velin d'Arches Year: 1990 Size: 8.25x5.5.5in on 11.625x7.75in Edition 26 Signed and numbered by hand Printer: Willi Jesse, Berli...

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1990s Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples

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Etching

The Child and the Monkey - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

The Child and the Monkey - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

The Child and the Monkey is an original etching artwork realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love...

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1810s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Roman Medal - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s

Roman Medal - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Medal for the Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed, original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.

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1750s Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Etching

Roman Medal - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s

Roman Medal - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750s

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Medal from the Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed, original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters.

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1750s Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

The Fall of Sibyl - Original Etching on Paper by Leo Guida - 1970

The Fall of Sibyl - Original Etching on Paper by Leo Guida - 1970

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

Original Etching on paper. Titled dated and hand-signed in pencil on the lower margin: Prova d'autore "La Caduta di Sibilla" 1970 Leo Guida.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching, Paper

"Conquering The Wilderness" - Lewis and Clark Expedition Original Etching
"Conquering The Wilderness" - Lewis and Clark Expedition Original Etching

"Conquering The Wilderness" - Lewis and Clark Expedition Original Etching

By Robert Hogg Nisbet

Located in Soquel, CA

"Conquering The Wilderness" - Lewis and Clark Expedition Original Etching Original 1932 black and white etching titled "Conquering The Wilderness" by Robert Hogg Nisbet (American, ...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, Etching

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Original Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact original etching you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Surrealist version. Making the right choice when shopping for an original etching may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right original etching for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, white and brown. There have been many interesting original etching examples over the years, but those made by Salvador Dalí, Leo Guida, Anselmo Bucci, Francisco Goya and Giacomo Porzano are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in etching, aquatint and engraving — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small original etching measuring 1.42 high and 0.04 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 104.34 across to better suit those in the market for a large original etching.

How Much is a Original Etching?

An original etching can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $468, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

Finding the Right Prints And Multiples for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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Questions About Original Etching

  • 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if an etching is original, first gently run your hand along its surface. An original etching will usually have a slight indentation in the image area left behind by the pressure applied by the plate during the printing process. Next, grab a magnifying glass and view the image up close. On an original, you won't see small dots making up the picture, but many reproductions do display dots due to their printing methods. Finally, look at the signature. Most original etchings will be hand-signed. If the signature is printed on your piece, it may be a reproduction. Consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer for an expert opinion on your print. Find a wide variety of etchings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some original etchings are worth something. Original signed prints by Old Masters like Rembrandt and Albrecht Dürer are particularly valuable, as are those made by modern artists such as Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Martin Lewis and David Hockney. Generally, the artist, age, historical significance, image quality and overall conditions of etchings all contribute to their value. To learn how much your etching may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a large collection of etchings on 1stDibs.