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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Delightful Pair of Beautifully Framed 18th Century Dog Engravings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully matted and custom framed 18th century hand colored plates of adorable dogs. A fetching pair!
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Lion and Lioness
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leoena - Leo'. Original antique print of a lion and lioness. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri I' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657.
John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Original Hand-coloured Antique Print of Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1702
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
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Paper
Antique Copper Engraving of a Kangaroo in Australia, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
The title 'Quadrupede Nomme Kanguroo, Trouve sur la Cote de la N'le Hollande' refers to an uncolored engraving depicting a Kangaroo, originally found and described during Captain Cook's first voyage, later rendered by George Stubbs in the English account. This French version offers a portrayal of the Kangaroo encountered on the coast of New Holland (Australia) during that expedition.
The Kangaroo illustration, an integral part of the narrative from Cook's exploration, became renowned due to its significance in the documentation of newly discovered fauna. George Stubbs, a celebrated artist, interpreted and immortalized this image in the English account of Cook's voyage.
This uncolored engraving presents a historical representation of the Kangaroo, an iconic symbol of Australia's unique wildlife, as observed and documented during a pivotal period of exploration. The illustration stands as a testament to the scientific curiosity and documentation prevalent during early voyages of discovery, contributing to the understanding and documentation of the natural world in the 18th century.
The print is in good condition, considering its age, but does have a few slightly visible vertical creases and some soiling. Nevertheless a very representable print of a few hunderd years old (1744).
Description:
This engraving is based on the first illustration of a “Kangaroo” an Australian species, drawn by George Stubbs from a specimen collected at Endeavour River in 1770 by James Cook’s crew while the Endeavour was being careened and issued in the official accounts of the voyage of the Endeavour. This iconic image captured the public’s imagination for over sixty years and was the first depiction of any Australian animal in western art. Confusion exists as to the original species described, based on the specimens brought back by Cook and the subsequent painting by Stubbs. This situation arose in the comparisons of drawings and photographs which are the only records of the lost original specimens, with Parkinson’s sketch made on 23rd June 1770 at Endeavour River and the later Stubbs painting...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of a Gathering Around a Fire in Virginia by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of a Beached Whale by Van der Gouwen 'c.1680'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Een Walvisch lang zo voeten, gestrandt op de Hollandtse zee-kust, tusschen Schevelingen en Katwyk, in Sprokkelmaandt, 1598'. Beautiful original antique print of...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle'. William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, KG, KB, PC (c.?16 December 1593 – ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Bronze Bassin for Holy Water, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Holy wall font. Bronze. Spain, 17th Century.
Small font for holy water designed to be placed on a wall, which has a container decorated with moldings and architectural elements and...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Bronze, Other
Hand-crafted Gothic 16th century panel in oak, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique
A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
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Belgian Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Oak
Antique Print of Fish Species 'no. 449' 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 Print of Hottentots in South Africa, C.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Homme et Femme Hottentots'. Old print showing Hottentots, nowadays called Khoikhoi. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.
Ar...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Handcolored Print of Heusden, Castle in the Netherlands, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het Slot te Heusden, op de linker syde en van achteren'. View of Heusden Castle, the Netherlands. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1730.
Art...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of Villages near the Ob River, Western Siberia, Russia, c.1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A view of Trojesski on the Siberian River Oby'. The upper view is titled 'A View of Schorskarskoi-Pagost in Siberia'. Views of two towns on the Ob River. This r...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Set Four Dutch Manganese Biblical Pottery Tiles, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A wonderful set of four antique Dutch ‘Delft’ style manganese tiles hand decorated with biblical scenes probably originating from Rotterdam and dating f...
Category
Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Portrait of Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, by G. Vertue, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Elisabeth Pr. Pal: Queen of Bohemia'. Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, 1596-1662. Daughter of James VI and I. Engraved by G. Vertue.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides by Ferrari '1646'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hercules inter Hesperides Romanis in hortis Mediceoru'. Engraving of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides. This print o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Curlew by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Scolopax, Arquata, Numenius'. The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlew...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Set of Genealogy Charts of the Kings of Portugal by Chatelain, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Rois de Portugal (..)'. Set of two prints featuring the genealogy of the Kings of Portugal and the different bran...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Joseph Addison
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Joseph Addison Esqr.'. Old print of Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, playwright and politician. It depicts a bust portrait of Addison in an ornamental oval. He is turned to his right, but he is looking directly at the viewer. He is wearing a dark coat over a white shirt. Below the oval are items relating to plays, music, as well as the rod of Asclepius...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Flemish Garden Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
17th Century Flemish Garden tapestry depicting a serene countryside landscape. Woven in wool and silk, this tapestry displays an exquisite sense of artistry and depth. Two charming animals are depicted in the foreground surrounded by lush foliage revealing a view towards the formal gardens...
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Belgian Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
Early 19th Century, Georgian Portrait Painting, Oil on Board, C.1820s
Located in London, GB
For sale a charming European late 18th, early 19th Century Georgian/Regency era oil on board portrait painting of a youthful person, possibly a scholar, believed to have been painted...
Category
European Biedermeier Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft faience floral charger. This lovely large 13.5" plate has a hand painted flower pot center and deco...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Delft, Faience
Antique Print of the Floridians Sacrificing to the Sun by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet. Top image: "Sacrifice que les Floridiens sont au Soleil, de leurs Premiers nez." Lower image: "Ofrande que les Floridiens sont d'un Cerf au soleil."
This ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Derriere du Chateau Royal de sans Soucy'. A vue d'optique of the Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, the title printed in reverse. The open...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
18th Century Horse Riding Antique Engravings United Gallop & Disunited Gallop
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Manege, le Galop uni à gauche et le Galop faux à gauche. Copper engraving of horse riding: United Gallop on Left Lead, and Disunited Gallop on Left Lead.
Origi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG '1500-1552'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Edward Seymour Duke of Somerset'. Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG (1500-1552) was Lord Protector of England from 1547 until 1549 during the minority of his nephew, King Edward VI. He was the eldest brother of Queen Jane Seymour...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Set of 5 Antique Prints of Arabian Costumes, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of five antique print of various Arabian costumes. These prints originate from 'Voyage de m. Niebuhr en Arabie et en d'autres pays de l'Orient avec l'extrait de sa description de...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Engraving of Ancient Coins, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various ancient coins, illustrated with figures and animals. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa title...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Framed Biblical Tile
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 18th-Century Dutch Delft hand painted tile in a custom mahogany wood frame, circa 1750. This fine tile depicts a biblical figure, Moses with the Ten Commandments, in...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Delft, Oak
Rare Decorative Antique Print of a Woman from Cairo in Egypt, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a woman from Cairo, Egypt. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cyprus, Me...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print Illustrating the Ceremony of Confirmation by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Set of 7 Antique Prints of Various Personifications by Von Prenner, '1748'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of seven antique prints of various personifications including:
1) Plate XIII: Personification of Religion, section of a fresco from the Anticamera del Concilio, Caprarola; a f...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of John Duke of Bedford by Vertue, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'John Duke of Bedford Regent of France'. John Plantagenet, Duke of Bedford, 1389 - 1435. 3rd son of Henry IV, King of England; Reg...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of John Pym, English Politician
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'John Pym Esqr.'. Old print of John Pym, an English politician, who helped establish the foundations of Parliamentary democracy. One of the Five Members whose...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides by Ferrari '1646'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hercules inter Hesperides Romanis in hortis Mediceoru'. Engraving of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides. This print o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Green Woodpecker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Picus Martius sive Viridis'. The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. There are four subspecies and it occurs...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Original Antique Engraving of a Bible Frontispiece by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Book title is written on stone tablet in center, on which an angel blows a trumpet, at right a woman representing Judaism and holding there Law, allegorical scenes showing the Vices ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
After Philips Wouwerman, Stop of the Travelers, Oil on Panel
Located in Leuven , BE
“Stop of the travelers” is a charming scene depicting several characters, horses and dogs with a backdrop of woods and a small house. The composition used here is a typical character...
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Belgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
Materials
Oak, Paint
Interesting Antique Print of Languages of the South Sea, C.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Table des differentes Langues de la Mer du Sud comparées avec celles des différentes Nations situées à l'Ouest de ces Isles'. Old print with a table of the diff...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Botany Print of the Broad Leaved Shrubby Germander
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique botany print of the Broad Leaved Shrubby Germander. This print originates from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' by William Curtis. Published...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. V' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate V: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows medical instruments relating to surgery of the esophagus. This print originates from 'Encyclopédi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Optical Print of the Imperial Colleges and Warehouses in St. Petersburg, Russia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Prospectus Collegiorum Imperialium et Fundorum Orientalium Mercatorum Petersburgi - Vista de los Collegios Imperiales, Y de l'Almazen de las Mercaderias Orientales a Petersbourg'. The Imperial Colleges in St. Petersburg on the left and the merchant warehouses on the right. Magnificent view of downtown St. Petersburg, shows the so-called Twelve Colleges, originally built by Peter the Great...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints 'Pl. 138' by Cramer, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de Drie...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Horse Print of a Passade training by Ridinger, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Passaden - Les Passades'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mausolee'. A vue d'optique of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Halicarnassus also spelled Halikarnassos, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The monument was ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of Natives of Greenland, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Habillemens des Groenlandois'. Copper engraving of natives of Greenland. This print originates from volume 19 of 'Histoire generale des voyages (..)' by Antoine...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of the French King Louis XIII with Other Figures and a Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Figure 10 of first part: The French king Louis XIII (aged sixteen) standing at left, with Messieurs de Pluvinel and le Grand, a horse tethered b...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Print of the Duke of Newcastle on a Horse Showing Equestrian Dressage
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Vraije Methode pour les passades'. Original old print of the Duke of Newcastle enacting half turns, canters and pirouettes o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Original Old Antique Print Showing the True Euphorbium, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Euphorbium verum Antiquorum' - This original old antique print shows the true euphorbium. Source unknown, to be determined.
The True Euphorbium; Euphorbium verum Antiquorum
London: John Nourse, 1737.
Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. In very good condition.
Illustration of the true Euphorbium; plate 339 from "A Curious Herbal" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes.The cactus-like perennial plant is indigenous to Morocco.
Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was trained as an artist but untrained in botany. She collaborated with her botanist husband while he was in debtor's prison and with the curator of the Chelsea Physick Garden where the plants were under cultivation. She engraved the copper printing plates...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints 'in Original Handcoloring, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de Drie...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Map Illustrating Solar Eclipses by Scherer, C.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of an hemisphere and several figures illustrating the position of the earth, moon and sun. Printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710).
Artists and Engravers: Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704) was a Professor of Hebrew, Mathematics and Ethics at the University of Dillingen until about 1680. Thereafter he obtained important positions as Official Tutor to the Royal Princes...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Wentworth Earl of Strafford'. Old print of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641)was a powerful statesman. He initially supported Parliam...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Framed Antique Print of the City of Montfoort in The Netherlands, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Stad Montfoort'. View on the city of Montfoort, the Netherlands.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by H. Spilman.
Condition: Good, general age-related to...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Friedrich Herman, 1st Duke of Schomberg
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Frederick Duke of Schonberg'. Old print of Friedrich Herman, 1st Duke of Schomberg, in profile to right looking at viewer over his right shoulder wearing armour and a long wig...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
18th Century Azulejos Portuguese Mural Tiles Wall Hanging, Seascape Tile Art
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Portuguese Seascape Wall Hanging
This exquisite wall hanging features a stunning 18th-Century Portuguese seascape design, rendered in various shades of blue, beige, and ...
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Portuguese Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Faience, Wood, Paint, Ceramic
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
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Paper
Antique Portrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'George Lord Digby Earl of Bristol'. George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, KG (bapt. 5 November 1612 – 20 March 1677) was an English politician who as Lord Digby...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'George Byng Lord Torrington'. Admiral of the Fleet George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington, KB, PC (27 January 1663 – 17 January 1733), of Southill Park in Bedfordshire, was a Royal Navy officer and statesman. While still a lieutenant, he delivered a letter from various captains to Prince William of Orange, who had just landed at Torbay, assuring the Prince of the captains' support; the Prince gave Byng a response which ultimately led to the Royal Navy switching allegiance to the Prince and the Glorious Revolution...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art
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Paper
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