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Period: 18th Century
Antique Print of Dabul 'now Dabhol' India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de Dabul'. View of Dabhol, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de tout...
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Rare Antique Optica Print of a Ceremony in Germany, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Collustrationis typus'. Optical view depicting an illuminated square of an unidentified town (probably in Germany) on the occasion of the coronation of the Germ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Old Engraving of Lord Nawasichan, Governor of Rajmahal, Jharkhand State in India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Heer Nawasichan Gouverneur van Ragimahal'. Old print of the lord Nawasichan, governor of Rajmahal. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands. Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Please study image carefully. Date: 1726 Overall size: 21 x 33.5 cm. Image size: 17.5 x 14 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving...
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The Castle of Batavia (Jakarta) in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Perspectief van het Casteel Batavia, gesien van het Suyker Packhuys. ' A view of the Castle of Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia) as seen from the Sugar Warehouse. Th...
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Antique Print of La Turbie and the Tropaeum Alpium Near Monaco in France, C.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Turris Turbiae'. Original antique print of La Turbie and the Tropaeum Alpium (or 'Trophy of the Alps'), near Monaco, France. Source unknown, to be determined. ...
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Pair of Large Scale Original Antique Architectural Prints, Circa 1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of architectural prints. Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius Published C.1790 Unframed and not matted.
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English Classical Roman Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Print Titled 'Penury', Depicting a Poor People's Eating Table, 1796
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Penury'. Depicting a table with, cutlery, pottery and little food. Made by J.M. Delattre after Peter Pasquin. Published in London, 1796. Penury is a synonym for...
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Antique Print of Lewisham in Kent, England, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A View at Lewisham in Kent - Vue à Lewisham en Kent'. Original antique print with a view of Lewisham, England. This print originates from the series 'Twelve vie...
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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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Extremely Rare Antique Print of Dabhol or Dabul in Malabar, India, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La ville de Dabul - Reverence jounaliere des ministres d'Etat au Roi de Decan.' View of the city of Dabhol / Dabul on the Malabar coast, India. Extremely rare i...
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Authentic, Beautifully Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Cockatoos '1792'
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 3 Cockatoos: Le Kakatoes a Huppe Rouge, Le Kakatoes a Huppe Jaune and Le Kakatoes a Huppe Blanche. Also 1 s...
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French Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Parchment Paper

Original Antique Anatomy Engraving of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artists and Engravers: Bartolomeo Eust...
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Optical View of the Port of Boeotia Near the Island of Evvia, Greece
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue Perspective du Port d'Aulide en la Beocie vis-a-vis l'Isle d'Eubee qu'on appelle maintenant Negrepont'. View of the port of Boeotia near the island of Evvia...
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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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Dutch Delft Tin Glazed Blue & White Art Pottery Wall Plates
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A wonderful and impressive pair antique Dutch Delft tin glazed hand painted blue and white art pottery wall plates dating from the first half of the 1...
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Dutch George II Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Pottery

Antique Print of Windsor Castle in England, 1783
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'South East View of Windsor Castle with the Royal Family on the Terrace and a view of the Queen's Palace'. Topographical print,...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Old and Rare Original Engravings of Ruins in India, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Overblyfsels eener oude Sterkten - Overblyfsels van oude vremde Gebouwen - Overblyfsels van oude vremde Gebouwen'. View of various ruins in Jaron, India. This p...
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Rare Old Hand-Colored Optica Print of the Blaak in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A View of the Exchange the South and North Blaak taken from the Gaapers Bridge Rotterdam'. Engraving of Rotterdam, view from the Gaapers Bridge, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...
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Rare Early View of the Harbour of Peking or Beijing, Capital of China
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue Persepective du pont et du Port de la Ville de Pekin, Ville de la Chine'. Rare antique print of a bridge in Peking (Beijing), China. This is an optical prin...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Beautiful Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of Music Instruments, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print depicting various music instruments, including flutes, triangle, tambourine and more. . Originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. Engraved by J.B. Schmuzer. Artists ...
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Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell specimens in an early naturalist style. Presented u...
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German British Colonial Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

Dutch Kolf Print, Vuë De Santvliet Village De Hollande, Golf Engraving
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dutch Golf Engraving By Jacques-Philippe Lebas, Vuë De Santvliet Village De Hollande. Rare 18th century Dutch golf engraving by Jacques-Philippe Lebas depicting Dutchman playing the early form of golf on the ice. The Kolf engraving is entitled 'Vuë De Santvliet Village De Hollande' (View Of Santvliet Village From Holland). The scene shows a group of four Dutch gentlemen in the foreground playing kolf, the forerunner of golf. There are people skating on the ice and a gentleman can be seen kneeling whilst fitting on his ice skates. Paintings of life on the frozen waterways of Holland were very popular and many artists, usually known for painting rivers or landscapes, produced them. Extra print details:- in the bottom left 'Van Drever pinx', on the right 'Jac. Ph. LeBas sculp'. In the center a coat of arms with the words "Virtus Ariete Fortior". Dédié à Monsieur Norregs Bertie, Par son très humble et très obeisant Serviteur Jac. Ph. Le Bas. Beau pays, ou fleurit une utile industrie, On croiroit que chez toi L'eau se transforme en glace, Et dont les habitants peuvent toute leur vie Pour offrir un plus ample et plus commode espace Suivre a vec liberte leurs innocents desires, A tous les Voyageurs, à tes divers plaisirs, Par M. Moraine. A Paris chez Le bas Graveur du Cabinet du Roy rue de la Harpe...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Antique Print of the West India House in Amsterdam, Netherlands, C.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezicht van het West-Indisch-Huys, op de Binnenplaats te zien, tot Amsterdam'. Original antique print of the court of the West India House (West-Indisch Huis) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The West-Indisch Huis ('West India House') is the former headquarters of the Dutch West India...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Decorative Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in Galop, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique horse print titled 'Parade du trot pour La Main Gauche'. Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' by W. Cavendish. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T. van Kessel...
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18th Century Italian Plaque
Located in Pomona, CA
18th-century gilded Italian wall plaque.
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Italian Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Wood

Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...
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Pair of 18th Century American Federal Period Carved Fan Shaped Lintels
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful pair of fan shaped late 18th century American Federal period lintels or over doors with exquisitely detailed carving. The distressed painted surface adds a lot of character...
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American Federal Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Wood

Antique Print of Pike Hunting, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'In der Grafschafft Wolfstein zu Pyrbaum hatt sich vor etlich 40 Jahren folgender wahre Casus zugetragen (..)'. During the transport of a large pike, it squirmed...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Engraving of the Caper Bush and Other Plants, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Capparis Arabica (..)'. Old botany print depicting the caper bush, shepherd's purse and other plants. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...
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Old Print of the Fort at Batticaloa in the Eastern Province Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't Fort Batticalo'. Old print depicting a Sinhalese man and woman and the Fort at Batticaloa, India. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. ...
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Beautiful Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of Headgear and Garlands, C.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print depicting various antique headgear/helmets and three garlands. Originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. Engraved by J.B. Schmuzer. Artists and Engravers: Friedrich ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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London 1744 Published Watercolour Antique Map of East Africa by Eman Bowen
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia, together with all the Kingdoms Tributary Thereto, and bordering upon them published in 1744 by Emanuel Bowen This is a decorative antique engraved map of East Africa...
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English George III Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique French 18th C. Francois Martinet Colored Tropical Bird Engravings Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 18th century hand colored copperplate engraving of a pair of tropical bearded and spotted birds by Francois Nicholas Martinet (1725-1804), Plate 746, circa 1770. “Barbu a ve...
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French Provincial Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dooping des Konings van Kongo'. Print of the baptism of the King of Congo. This print originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des Voyages'. Artists and ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Io Changing into a Cow; Mercury Cuts off Argus's Head, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Io changée en Vache (..)'. This print depicts Io changing into a Cow: Mercury cutting off Argus's head. In Greek mythology, Io was a priestess of Hera in Argos,...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artist...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Anatomy Print of the Brain and Spinal Cord, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the brain and spinal cord. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artis...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Medical Anatomy Print of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artists and Engravers: Bartolomeo Eu...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Print of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, King of France & Navarra, C.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Philippus Herzog von Orleans'. Engraving of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engrav...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Portrait of John Tillotson, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Tillotson Arch Bishop of Canterbury'. Old portrait of John Tillotson. John Tillotson (October 1630 – 22 November 1694) was the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury...
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Antique Print of Knapweed and Other Plants, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gratiolae affinis (..)'. Old botany print depicting knapweed and other plants. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northe...
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Antique Engraving of the Bill and Bones of an Ibis Bird, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ibis, op een Sardonix (..)'. Old bird print depicting the bill and bones of an ibis bird. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Portrait of Princess Carolina, Princess of Orange-Nassau and Weilburg
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Carolina, Prinsesse van Oranje (..)'. Engraving of Carolina, Princess of Orange-Nassau and Nassau-Weilburg. Half length wit...
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Isabella Clara Eugenia, One of the Most Powerful Women in 16th and 17th-Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Isabella Clara Eugenia (..)'. Old portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia. This print originates from 'Vaderlandsche historie, vervattende de geschiedenissen der ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Portrait of John Williams, a Welsh Clergyman, Advisor to King James i
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Archbishop Williams Lord Keeper'. Old portrait of John Williams. John Williams was a Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I. He served as Bishop of Lincoln 1621–1641, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal 1621–1625, and Archbishop of York 1641–1646. He was the last bishop to serve as lord chancellor...
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Antique Print of a Ziziphus and Other Plants by Shaw, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ziziphus Sylvestris (..)'. Old botany print depicting a ziziphus and other plants. This print originates from 'Reizen en Aanmerkingen door en over Barbaryen en ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Anatomy of a Straw, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anatomie d'un Tuyau de Blé - Anatomie eines Strohhalms'. Old print depicting the anatomy of the straw. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' by F.J...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Antique Portrait of Sir William Wyndham, English Tory Statesman, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sr. William Wyndham'. Portrait of Sir William Wyndham, 3rd Baronet, (1687-1740) was an English Tory statesman, who served as Secretary at War in 1712 and Chance...
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Antique Print of the Bill of an Ibis Bird by Shaw, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bek van den Ibis Vogel (..)'. Old bird print depicting the bill of an ibis bird. Also depicted are jelly-fish, sea pen and a coin of Em...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Decorative Antique Engraving of Stone Corals, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Alcyonium candidum (..)'. Old print depicting various (stone) corals. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa...
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Old Portrait of Robert Rich, English Colonial Administrator, Admiral and Puritan
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick'. Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658) English colonial administrator, admiral and Puritan. This print originates from '...
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Antique Portrait of Sir Samuel Garth by Houbraken, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sr. Samuel Garth M.D.' Portrait of Sir Samuel Garth (1661-1719), an English physician and poet. Below the portrait are allegorical images related to medicine (a...
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Portrait of William Russell, an English Nobleman and Politician, Earl of Bedford
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'William Russel, Earl of Bedford'. William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1616-1700) was an English nobleman and politician who ...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Portrait of John Thurloe, English Politician and Spymaster for Oliver Cromwell
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell'. Old portrait of John Thurloe. John Thurloe (1616-1668) of Great Milton in Oxfordshire and of Lincoln's Inn, was ...
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Antique Anatomy Engraving of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artis...
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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

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Buddhist Talapoins next to Pagodas and Parasols given by the King of Siam, c1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Couvent de Talapoins - Pierres en forme de Mitre - Parasols d'Honneur'. This plate shows a convent of the Buddhist Talapoins, mitre schaped stones found next to...
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John Pym Portret, Who Helped Establish Foundations of Parliamentary Democracy
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'John Pym'. John Pym was a prominent member of the English Parliament (1621–43) and an architect of Parliament’s victory over King Charles I in the first phas...
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