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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print of Two Catholic Ceremonies by B. Picart, 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet. This plate shows the Roman Catholic ceremony of Ash Wednesday and the receiving of the blessed bread. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Samboepo by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Samboepo in 't Verschiet'. Decorative panoramic view of the town of Samboupo on the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) in today's Indonesia. Dutch (V.O.C.) sailing ship...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print with Four Views of Ambon ii by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
The print appears to be a collection of four separate illustrations arranged in a grid, each depicting notable buildings in Ambon, Indonesia, during the time of Dutch colonial rule. ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
17th Century Painting from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Miami, FL
Original 17th century painting attributed to the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens as confirmed by Christies London.
This beautiful work of art i...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Print of the Canon Pagoda by Van Schley, '1758'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pagode de Canon - Pagode van Canon'. Old print depicting the pagoda of Canon, Japan. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des Voyages' by A. Prévost.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Oriolus Birds by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Orjolus'. Orioles are colorful old world passerine birds in the genus Oriolus, the namesake of the corvoidean family Oriolidae. They are not related to the New ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Hand Colored Etching of an Elephant Skeleton
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully rendered etching with hand coloring depicting the skeleton of an elephant on a pedestal. A live elephant, foliage and huts in the background. French, 18th century by Georges Le Clerc...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Redwing Bird by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Turdus Iliacus'. The redwing (Turdus iliacus) is a bird in the thrush family, Turdidae, native to Europe and Asia, slightly smaller than the related song thrush...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Pair 18th Century English Creamware Wall Pockets Made circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of 18th-century English creamware wall pockets is hand-painted in the neoclassical style.
An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V & A Museum, item numb...
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English Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan II' by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate III. This chromolithograph depicts a series of six ivory carvings. 1. Chohi, 2. Gentoku, 3. Kuanwa, 4. two warriors fighting 5. Ben-Kei with the g...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The white painted dial signed Cappy A Paris, 1773 within a laurel wreath carved case on a delicately carved flower entwined ribbon backplate ending in a tassel.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Print of Fish Species 'No. 468' by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of various fish species from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Fish Species 'no. 461' by Valentijn '1726'
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of various fish species from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Portrait of the Mufti by Picart, circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic l...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century Ruins Landscape Attributed to Bartolomeo Pedon
Located in Kensington, MD
Attributed to Bartolomeo Pedon (Italian 1665-1732)
"Ruins", circa 1700
Oil on canvas
69.5" x 52" inches framed
61" x 43.5" inches unframed
Pedon was born in October 1665. In 1716, he became part of the Fraglia, a guild of Venetian painters. He lived the lifestyle of a Bohemian and had a strong taste for poetry. Pedon spent most of his career as a painter in Padua, in the Monastery of San Benedetto, and died in February 1733.
The present painting, attributed to Pedon, relies on the late Seicento landscape culture of Northern Italy. The artist was clearly influenced by painters like Johann...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Print of Various Dog Breeds 'Tab LXX' by J. Jonston, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Tab LXX: This antique print shows various dog breeds. This print originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri I' by John Johnston, published ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Paraguay by A. Montanus, circa 1671
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Paraquaria Vulgo Paraguay Cum adjacentibus'. Antique map extending from Rio de Janiero to the Rio de la Plata basin. The map include...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Various Drums by Valentijn '1726'
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gebruik der Onderstaande Speeltuigeb'. Antique print depicting various music instruments/drums. The upper image shows figures playing the instruments. This prin...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Portrait of Willem Charles Henry Friso of Orange by Tanjé '1750'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Willem Karel Hendrik Friso'. Portrait of William Charles Henry Friso of Orange.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Churches of Kopay, Poutour, Navacouli and Chavagatzeri
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kopay, Poutour, Navacouli, Chavagatzeri'. Antique print with four views of the churches of Kopay, Poutour, Navacouli and Chavagatzeri (Ceylon/Sri Lanka). The pl...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Wedding and Divorce Customs in Canada by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ceremonie nuptiale du Canada / Maniere dont les peuples du canada font le divorce'. Two prints on one page depicting wedding and divorce customs in Canada. This...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Widows in Florida by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Widows in Florida mourning over their departed husbands assisted by King Hermafrodite and Widows in Florida spreading their hairs on the graves of their husbands. Th...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
18th Century Italian Gaming Board
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 18th century Italian gaming board "Nobilissimo Giuoco Della Mea" Or "The Nobel Game of Chance" in original paint and decoupage, (lacca povera) depicting a game which appears to be a board version of "Put and Take" with different characters representing either plus or minus points. Four corners with scalloped carved coin wells, the centre slightly dished for either a top or ball to roll within.
Characters include:
Scimmia/Monkey - put 6, Re/King - take 1, Vople/Wolf take 3 , Pascia/Lord - take two and so on. Other characters include, Cinese/Chinese, Colombo/Pidgeon, Crepascolo/Twilight, Armigero/Knight?, Gezelia/Gazelle, Adone/Adonis, Gonhiere/Gondolier, Araba Fenice/Arab Phoenix?, Vecchio/Old Man, Leone/Lion.
A very similar game board is in the collection of the Medici Villa...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Poplar
Antique Print of the Churches of Ilondi Matual, Ureputti, Catavelli and Paretitu
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Illondi Matual, Ureputti, Catavelli, Paretiture'. Antique print with four views of the churches of Ilondi Matual, Ureputti, Catavelli and Paretiture (Ceylon/Sri...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Charming Chinese Painting, 18th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming Chinese painting, 18th century
Measures: H. 32 W. 45 cm
H. 12.5 W. 17.7 in.
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Antique Print of the 5th Mughal Emperor by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Aboe Said, vyfde Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Shah Jahan, the 5th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud ...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
17th Century Nicolas Visscher Map of Southeastern Europe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A beautiful, highly detailed map of southeastern Europe by Nicolas Visscher. Includes regions of Northern Italy (showing the cities Bologna, Padua, and Venice), Bohemia, Austria (sho...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Garrulus by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Garrulus'. This print depicts the garrulus bird with nest and eggs. Garrulus is a genus of Old World jays, passerine birds in the family Corvidae.
This print...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Dutch Guards and a Tiger by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of Dutch guards shooting a tiger, Jepara, Indonesia. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Old Master Painting, Unsigned, 16th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Old master painting, unsigned, 16th century.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Antique Print of the Apostolic Palace in Rome by M. de Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paleis van den Paus in 't Vatikaan'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'. Amst., M. de Bruyn, 1779.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bird Print of a Carrion Crow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Corvus, Corone'. The carrion crow (Corvus corone) is a passerine bird of the family Corvidae and the genus Corvus which is native to western Europe and eastern ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Peter's Sermon at Pentecost by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Medical Print of a Lateral Section of the Hypogastrium, Abdomen, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving, designated as Plate XIV and titled 'Chirurgie' (Surgery), presents a detailed lateral cross-section of the hypogastrium, the lower region of the abdomen. This intrica...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
17th Century Spanish School Breastfeeding Virgin
Located in Marbella, ES
Beautiful oil on canvas with four protagonists, the Virgin breastfeeding baby Jesus with St. Joseph and a young St. John the Baptist. Typical 17th century composition with the secondary characters in the background. Relined canvas and original gold leaf gilded frame...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Print of Fish Species 'No. 451' by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of various fish species from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Si-Ngan-fu and Tchang Lan 'China' by Bellin '1748'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map China titled ‘Villes de la Province de Chensi’. Interesting set of two local town plans of "Si-Ngan-Fu: Capitale, Hoofdstad." and "Tchang...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Mythical 'Howo' above the Kiri, Japan by G. Audsley, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section IV, plate VI. This chromolithograph the mythical Howo flying above the Kiri (Paulownia imperiales) . The article represented on the plate is the lid of a blac...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Original Hand-coloured Antique Print of Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1702
By Pieter Schenk the Elder
Located in Langweer, NL
Panoramic view of Geneva, Switzerland. Engraved and published in Amsterdam by Pieter Schenk (1660 - 1718/1719). Titles in Dutch, to left, and Latin. This print originates from Schenk...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on walnut stand from the 18th century, with hand-carved shell motifs and volutes. Born in France during the reign ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Pewter
Antique Map of South East Asia, Australia and the Indian Ocean, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabula Indiae Orientalis'.
Beautiful detailed map of Australia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The map features a fine depiction of the outlines of the western two-thirds of Australia, based on the discoveries of explorers working for the Dutch East India Company (the VOC). These include Willem Jansz's discoveries in the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1606; the encounters of Dirk...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Angels Announce Birth of Jesus by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Japanese Enamel by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VII, plate VI. This chromolithograph depicts Japanese enamel. 1. a species of dagger, 2. a large tsuba (or sword guard), 3. handle of the kodzuka , 4. a kiri badge, 5. and 6. sword guards, 7. another small sword...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Japanese Modelling 'Kakiyemon' by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate VI. This chromolithograph depicts a statuette by modeller and painter Kakiyemon. The statuette represents Usugumo, a celebrated lady of Yoshiwara....
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Samboupo ‘Sulawesi, Indonesia’, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive detailed view of Samboupo on the island of Celebes (Sulawesi) Indonesia. This copper engraved print is a so called bird’s-eye perspective with gre...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Indian Pagodas by Tirion, 1731
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Indiaansche Pagoden en schrikkelyke boetdoeningen of lichaams kwellingen der Fakirs.' Depicts Indian Pagodas en terrible penitences or bodily torments of the Fa...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Bahia Todos Santos 'Brazil' by Tirion, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart Van De Aller-Heiligen Baay Waar aan de Hoofdstad legt van Brazil.', Detailed map of the Bahia Todos Santos in Brazil, with a lar...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Music Instruments from Ambon by Valentijn '1726'
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various music instruments from Ambon, Indonesia. On verso, image of shoes. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Lodge at Barsaloor by Valentijn '1726'
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Grond-teykeninge van s'Comp:s Logie op Barsaloor. In het Coninkryk van Canara'. Floor plan of the lodge at Barsaloor, Kanara, India. Th...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Chinese Painting, 18th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Beautiful Chinese painting, 18th century
Measures: H. 32 W. 45 cm
H. 12.5 W. 17.7 in.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Antique Architecture Print of Ornaments 'Tav. XIV' by Albertolli
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique architecture print of ornaments titled 'Quarta parte dell'ornato del Volto esequito a stucco nella sala di Vdienza (..)'. This print orginates from 'Ornamenti Diversi'. by Giocondo Albertolli...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of a Buginese and Ambonese Man by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Een Bouginees - een Amboinees'. This plate shows a Buginese- and Ambonese Man. The Buginese people are an ethnic group - the most numerous of the three major li...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the City of Japha 'Jaffa, Israel' by N. Sanson, 1709
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Joppe; in 't Hebreeusch by ouds Japho; hedendaags Japha of Jaffa; volgens d'aftekening gedan 1668.' This print was published in 1709 by N. Sanson.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Churches of Paneteripoum, Manipay, Changane and Vanarpone
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paneteripou, Manipay, Changane, Vanarpone'. Antique print with four views of the churches of Paneteripoum, Manipay, Changane and Vanarpone (Ceylon/Sri Lanka). T...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Moses Strikes Water from the Rocks by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Peter Cuts off the Ear of Malchus, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Yellow Austrian Rose, Cinnamon Rose and Orange Lilly, 1747
By J. Duke
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique flower prints titled 'Yellow Austrian Rose', 'Cinnamon Rose' and 'Double Orange Lilly'. These prints originate from 'The Compleat Florist' by J. Duke.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. XXIII' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXIII: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments / medical devices like a syringe, tweezer. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Pu...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
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