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Whale Engraving

Whales, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Whales, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic More Prints

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Engraving

18th Century Engraving of Sperm Whales, by Bertuch, 1790
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Engraving of Sperm Whales, by Bertuch, 1790, an engraved zoological plate depicting
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Antique 1790s German Other Prints

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Paper

Johannes Sadeler I (Flemish 1550-1600) – Engraving 1582 - Jonah and the Whale II
By Johannes Sadeler I
Located in Meinisberg, CH
the Whale (Sheet II) Engraved by Sadeler after an image created by Theodor Bernard aka Dirck Barendsz
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16th Century Renaissance Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, Engraving

Johannes Sadeler I (Flemish 1550-1600) – Engraving 1582 - Jonah and the Whale I
By Johannes Sadeler I
Located in Meinisberg, CH
the Whale (First Sheet) Engraved by Sadeler after an image created by Theodor Bernard aka Dirck
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16th Century Renaissance Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, Engraving

18th Century Engraving of Sperm Whale and Dolphins, by Bertuch, 1790
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Engraving of a Sperm Whale and Dolphins, by Bertuch, 1790, an engraved zoological
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Antique 1790s Other Prints

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Paper

Early 18th Century Engraving of the Northern Whale Fishery, circa 1720
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very early 18th century Dutch woodblock engraving of the Northern Whale Fishery, circa 1720, a hand
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Antique 1720s Dutch Baroque Prints

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Paper

Hand colored Engraving of a Bowhead Whale and other Marine Life
Located in Langweer, NL
Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus 1, short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis 2 and porpoise
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

1825 Hand-Colored Aquatint Engraving by T. Sutherland "South Sea Whale Fishery"
By William John Huggins
Located in Morristown, NJ
Whale Fishery". Fine colored antique engraving depicting a whaling boat with several smaller boats
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Antique 1820s English George IV Prints

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper

The Whale Harvest of St. Mary's Island - Copper Engraving by de Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
refer to large sea animals, generally whales). The engraving shows several boats and individuals
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Jonah in the Belly of the Whale - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
Jonah in the Belly of the Whale in manu Domini is a Color lithograph on heavy rag paper realized in
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Jonah in the Belly of the Whale - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Roma, IT
Jonah in the Belly of the Whale is an artwork realized in 1964. It is part of Biblia Sacra
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Original Antique Print of Physeter, a genus of Toothed Whales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Physeter'. Physeter is a genus of toothed whales. There is only one living
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Old Hand-colored Print of a Dugong, a Narwhal and a Right Whale
Located in Langweer, NL
The creatures on this original antique print are: —The Dugong, Narwhal, and Right Whale—They are
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Hand Colored Engraving of a Harbour Porpoise and Other Marine Life
Located in Langweer, NL
or killer whale, Orcinus orca 3. Source unknown, to be determined. Most likely published by or after
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Map of Kildin Island in Russia Plus Engraving of Seal Hunting, 1614
Located in Langweer, NL
is an inch bigger. measurement map: 5.1 x 3.5 inch ( 13x9 cm ) - - the engraving of the Whale Hunt
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Antique Early 17th Century Maps

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Paper

PERU
By Johannes Jansson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
JOHANNES JANSSON (1588 - 1664) PERU, engraving with early coloring. Platemark 15 1/8 x 19 3/8
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1630s Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

PERU
PERU
H 15.125 in W 19.375 in
Cold Bright
By János Huszti
Located in Tulsa, OK
Exhibitions: Common exhibitions: 2015 Apostrophe, The Whale, Budapest, Contemporary Arts Festival Subject
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

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Copper

Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
whales, which could be a tubeworm or barnacle that attaches to whales. The hand-colored engraving from
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Yellow Gold Theta Nu Epsilon Badge 14k Garnet Skull Keys Antique Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Black & White Style: Badge Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Measurements Tall
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Whaler Charles W. Morgan Nautical Maritime Lithograph Print Fowler 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
engraving by Fowler. Displayed in a neatly carved dark wood frame. Professionally matted and framed under
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Late 20th Century Prints

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Paper

Yellow Gold Phi Delta Theta Badge - 14k Diamond Single Ohio Alpha Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Measurements Tall: 3/4" (19.0mm) Wide: 13/32" (9.6mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Kappa Sigma Badge - 14k Opal Enamel 1911 Antique Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Whale Tail Clasp Measurements Tall: 17/32" (13mm) Wide: 1/2" (12.7mm) Weight: 2.7 Grams Stamps
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Bible Map of the Middle East by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
located near "Babel". The map includes tiny engravings of Eve offering Adam the apple and the expulsion
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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

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Paper

Inuit Eskimo Life: An 1812 Moravian Missionary's Account from the Labrador Coast
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored engraving for sale is a historical print, depicting two indigenous
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Antique 1810s Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf by Danckerts, c.1718
Located in Langweer, NL
near "Babel". The map includes tiny engravings of Eve offering Adam the apple and the expulsion from
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

"Africae Accurata", a Hand-Colored 17th Century Map of Africa by Visscher
By Nicolaes Visscher II
Located in Alamo, CA
by eleven sailing ships, a whale, flying fish and multiple land animals. It includes the
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

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Antique Flemish 18th Century Oil Painting Swans Frightened by Dog in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swans Startled by Dog Flemish Old Master, 18th century oil on bevelled wood panel, framed framed: 14.5 x 17 inches panel: 10 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition:...
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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

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Oil

Original Vintage 1977 Iconic Star Wars Movie Poster By The Hildebrandt Brothers
By Hildebrandt Brothers
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the first film in the iconic Star Wars saga by George Lucas starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Prin...
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Vintage 1970s American Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Movie Poster for the Australian Release of Godzilla Vs. Gigan
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the Australian release of the Japanese science fiction film Godzilla vs. Gigan "The Entire World Gripped by Terror!" (the 12th film in the Godzilla ...
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Vintage 1970s Australian Posters

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Paper

17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
Located in Milan, IT
17th century Guilloche frame in ebonized finish Wood, cm 89 x 79 Referable to the seventeenth century, the ebonized frame examined has a carving called guilloché, whose band loo...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Picture Frames

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Wood

17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
17th Century Guilloche Frame in Ebonized Finish Wood
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H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 2.37 in
Figures in Ancient Lake Landscape Mountain Scene Flemish Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Travellers in Mountainous Landscape Flemish School, 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 20 x 24 inches board: 13.5 x 17 inches Condition: good and sound condition Provenance:...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Poor Cow Polish Film Poster, Jan Mlodozeniec, 1969
By Jan Mlodozeniec
Located in Bath, Somerset
The Polish film poster for Ken Loach's gritty 1960s Classic movie Poor Cow. Mlodozeniec's brightly colored mini skirt artwork against the black drop is striking. Actual vintage p...
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20th Century Polish Posters

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Paper

The Card Players by a Flemish 1600s Artist
By Flemish School, 17th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flemish 1600s School The Card Players oil on oak panel panel dimensions 22.5 x 20 cm frame included Provenance: From a Swedish private collection. Condition: Flat and stabl...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oak, Oil, Panel

Aesthetic Movement Carved Gilt Frame by Standford White Circa 1900
By Stanford White
Located in Peabody, MA
An original period frame with Flemish corners by the renowned architect Stanford White. Carved and signed by the New York firm of Thomas Jacobson and William C. Le Brocq, whom he com...
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Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Vintage Framed Movie Poster of “ Les Enfants Du Paradis “ Circa 1945.
Located in Seattle, WA
This framed movie poster is of a French Film from 1945. Translates “ The children of paradise “ Within Silver toned. Professionally custom framing. Vintage Condition Consistent with ...
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Wood

Midnight Cowboy Czech Film Poster, Zdenek Ziegler, 1973
By Zdenek Ziegler
Located in Bath, Somerset
Very rare original-year-of-release poster for the classic 1960s Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight film Midnight Cowboy. Wonderful artwork by Zdenek Ziegler. Actual vintage movie poste...
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20th Century Czech Posters

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Paper

Circa 1880-1900 Seashells & Seaweed Motif Fish Service by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 sea shells & seaweed motif fish service, Limoges, France. Comprised of a platter, shell bowl, 8 plates & 8 sauce dishes. All but sauce dishes are R. Delinieres & Co, ...
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Tableware

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs R1970 Czech A3 Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Charming 1970 re-release Czech film poster for Disney's classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This vintage movie poster is sized 11 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches. It will be sent rolled ...
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20th Century Czech Posters

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Paper

19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from Peterson's Magazine 1876. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood

David Teniers II, " La Boudinière ", Engraved, 18th Century
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful engraving named La boudinière, is made by Jacques Philippe LeBas after the work of David Teniers II. This engraving represents a kitchen interior divided by partitions...
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Antique 18th Century French Picture Frames

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Paper

Italian Large Renaissance Nobleman Portrait
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4069 Italian nobleman oil painting unframed
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1960s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Dutch style frame. Ebonized wood. 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch style curly frame. Ebonized wood. XVII century. Rectangular frame made of carved wood and decorated with a series of bands parallel to each other, of different widths and alte...
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Picture Frames

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Other

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Jonah Thrown Into the Whale - 1582 Old Master Engraving Religious
By Johannes Sadeler I
Located in Albany, OR
"Jonah Thrown Into the Whale". FIRST STATE. Original Old Master Northern Renaissance Engraving
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16th Century Northern Renaissance Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, Engraving

Tocht naer Nova Zemla in den Jaere MDXCVI.
By Jan Luyken
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Zembla), showing whales, polar bears and walruses, and sailors hunting a walrus from a dinghy. The second
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Early 1700s Figurative Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Cirica 1860 Map of North America
By George Virtue
Located in New York, NY
Original Steel engraving of North America with decorative vignettes showing White Bears, Capt
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Susan Lister Locke Nantucket Basket Quarterboard Bracelet with Ivory Endcaps
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
Hand woven Nantucket Basket Quarterboard Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold, with Whale Ivory endcaps. Shown
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2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

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18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Engravable Nifo Pendant by Birthright Foundry
By Birthright Foundry
Located in Annapolis, MD
The Large Engravable Nifo is modeled after the classic whale tooth shape and features a Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Fossil Whale, from Moby Dick Engravings
By Frank Stella
Located in Palo Alto, CA
: Frank Stella Fossil Whale, from Moby Dick Engravings, 1991 is fully documented and referenced in the
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Handmade Paper, Etching, Aquatint

18th Century Colored Engravings of Whales and Sea Lions
Located in San Francisco, CA
marine life, 4 French colored engravings depicting various species of sea lions together with 4 hand
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Whale Tale
By Eric Bealer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wood engraving
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Other Art Style Mixed Media

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Wood

Costal Harbour Landscape with a Ship and brewing Storm - 18th Century Engraving
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Storm Engraving Visible image, ca. 47.5 x 59 cm Plate size, ca. 46.5 x 56 cm Frame, ca. 56 x 66 cm
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18th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Engraving

Georgian Horn Scrimshaw Folk Art English Hand Carved Beaker, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
, engravings, and carvings done in bone or ivory. Typically, it refers to the artwork created by whalers
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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
other whales, and the tusks of walrus. It takes the form of elaborate engravings in the form of pictures
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Antique 1820s British Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

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Bone

Antique Pair of French Etchings After Paintings by Joseph Vernet, 19th Century
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pair of French School dry point engravings after paintings by Joseph Vernet depicting
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

Alderman Badge 1910-1914 City Council 10k Gold Perth Amboy New Jersey Sandbeck
Located in Greensboro, NC
inscription "Henry W. Sandbeck Alderman City of Perth Amboy 6 Ward" and engraving "Ex 1910 1914". The back of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

A French Early Regency White Embroidered Day Dress – Circa 1815-1820
Located in Toulon, FR
weighted with broths, hives or flying, repeated in the bodice «forming corset». Back to the whale body? The
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1810s French Chemise Dresses

A Challis and Taffeta Bustle Cage Fashion Dress - France circa 1880
Located in Toulon, FR
evolutions: from the half whale cage in the shape of a pouff or a false butt, to the bustle cage, the most
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1870s French Cocktail Dresses

A Challis and Taffeta Bustle Cage Fashion Dress - France circa 1880
A Challis and Taffeta Bustle Cage Fashion Dress - France circa 1880
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Size: Presented on mannequin size 32
Whales, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Whales, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic More Prints

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Engraving

Whales, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Whales, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic More Prints

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Engraving

1835s Scrimshaw Vertically Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship
Located in Milan, IT
process of engraving and carving whale bones and teeth, making objects both usable in everyday life and
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Antique 1830s Nautical Objects

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Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Original Marine Artcraft
Located in Milan, IT
process of engraving and carving whale bones and teeth, making objects both usable in everyday life and
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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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Teeth

19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Antique Nautical Workmanship
Located in Milan, IT
through a process of engraving and carving whale bones and teeth, making objects both usable in everyday
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Antique 1850s Desk Sets

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Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship
Located in Milan, IT
on board; this form of craft developed through a process of engraving and carving whale bones and
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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw of Antique Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Nautical Workmanship
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, very fine workmanship, half of the 19th century, length 15
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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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Bone

19th Century Antique Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Ancient Marine Art
Located in Milan, IT
through a process of engraving and carving whale bones and teeth, making objects both usable in everyday
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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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Teeth

Set of 3 Antique Prints (Capt. James Cook, Miniature Map of West-Indies, Whale)
Located in Langweer, NL
brownish or soiled. Study the image carefully. ------- PRINT 2: Miniature steel engraving by Thomas
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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

18th Century Charles Cooke Engravings on English Systems of Heraldry
By Charles Cooke
Located in valatie, NY
Two framed 18th century Charles Cooke engravings. The first is titled "Crowns, Coronets, Helmets
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Map of Long Island
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, pictorial illustrations of Boston Boat, ships, striped bass, a swordfish, whale fishing, and the Sag Harbor
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1930s Academic More Prints

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Engraving

Map of Long Island
Map of Long Island
H 26.5 in W 36.5 in D 0.1 in
Decorative Antique Map of North America, circa 1860
By George Virtue
Located in Langweer, NL
Steel engraving of North America with original outline color. With decorative vignettes including
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker
Located in London, GB
folk art. Scrimshaw is scrollwork, engravings, and carvings done in bone or ivory. Typically, it
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bone

Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker
Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 2.8 in
Antique Map of the Holy Land, Israel by J.B. Elwe, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Mediterranean is filled with various types of ships and boats, including a depiction of Jonah and the whale. The
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Paper

A Set of Three Copperplate Etchings of Whaling Scenes by Jack Coughlin
Located in Alamo, CA
: "Boats Away", "Going on the Whale" and "Nantucket Sleigh". "Boats Away" depicts two row boats, each with
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Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Prints

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Etching

Black Stallion — unique first trial proof
By Paul Landacre
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Paul Landacre, 'Black Stallion', 1940, wood engraving. Signed and titled in pencil. Annotated 'F T
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1940s American Modern Nude Prints

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Woodcut

Painting Engraving by W.J.Huggins, Northern Whale Fishery, 1829
By William John Huggins
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Painting by William John Huggins engraved by E.Duncan, 1829. This engraving/painting shows great
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Antique 1820s English Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Set of 5 Aquatic Mammal Engravings
Located in Alexandria, VA
These five engravings of various species of aquatic mammals, including whales and dolphins, were
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Prints

Set of Three Engravings of Marine Mammals
Located in Alexandria, VA
These three engravings of whales, dolphins, seals, walrusses, etc., were drawn to show the animals
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Wilson's New American Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
By James Wilson & Cyrus Lancaster
Located in New York, NY
-taught. He traveled to Boston to learn engraving under John Akin, and eventually became an apprentice of
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Antique 19th Century American Globes

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Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Two William IV Bronze Argand Lamps in the Form of Ancient Rhytons, circa 1835
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
designed to burn rape-seed (colza) and whale oil issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that
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Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Regency Lacquered Brass Argand Lamps
By Messenger and Sons
Located in New York, NY
designed to burn rape-seed (colza) and whale oil issuing from an oil reserve or “font” positioned so that
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Antique 1830s English George IV Table Lamps

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Brass

Water plants and coral near Indonesia by Valentijn - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
whale teeth. In the background sailing vessels. Description: From the monumental work by François
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1720s Contemporary More Prints

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Engraving

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Whale Engraving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the whale engraving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A whale engraving — often made from paper, bone and giltwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the whale engraving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A whale engraving made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. Nicolaes Visscher II and George Virtue each produced at least one beautiful whale engraving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Whale Engraving?

Prices for a whale engraving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $5,250, while the average can fetch as much as $910.