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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print showing Two views of so-called Mandians, China, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mandians Vacabonds - Autres Mandians'. Two views of so-called 'Mandians,' either residents of the region in Anhui province, or some type of nomadic people. They...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of Siberian Women in Russia, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Divers Habillemens des Femmes de Sibérie (..)'. Copper engraving of Siberian women. This print originates from volume 18 of 'Histoire generale des voyages (..)'...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of a Church and Monastery in Abalak in Russia, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Eglise a Cinq Dômes d'Abalack (..)'. Copper engraving of a church with five domes, Znamenski monastery, Abalak. Below, an ancient monks quarters of Abalak. This...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Portrait of Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Francis Earl of Bedford'. Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford PC (1587 – 9 May 1641) was an English nobleman and politician. He built the square of Covent G...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry with a Boat Unloading Cargo
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left, with the turbulent sea at center, and other ships docked by the riverside cityscape in the left distance. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 13’9” W This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
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French Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Wool

Antique Print of Fort Geldria or Fort Geldaria, located in Pulicat, Tamil Nadu
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Fort Hollandois de Palliacate, nommé Gueldre - Hollands Fort te Palliacatte, genaamd Gelderland'. Original old print with a plan of Fort Geldria or Fort Geldaria. Fort Geldria, located in Pulicat, Tamil Nadu...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Map of Groningen with Contemporary Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Tabulae dominii Groeningae quae et complecititur maximam partem Dreniae Emendata a F. de Wit'. Original antique map of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands....
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Antique Print of Chinese Deities, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kingang'. Old print depicting Chinese Deities / Idols, the Deity of immortality and the Deity of lust. Also depicted is a Chinese g...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Large Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Cherub Architectural Element or Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large hand-carved wooden cherub is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and dating to approximately 1750 and done in the period Rococo style. The sculpture is ...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Softwood

18th Century English Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century Georgian oak wall shelf with stepped crown molding which has dental detail as well, following down to a lovely hand scalloped apron over four shelves. the shelves a...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Oak

Antique Print of a Dervish or Darwish, a Member of a Sufi Fraternity 'Tariqah'
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a barefoot wandering dervish. Dervish or darwish in Islam can refer broadly to members of a Sufi fraternity (tariqah), or more narrowly to a religious mendicant, wh...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mystery Artist, French School 'La Toilette intime' Pastel on Vellum Painting
Located in Kingston, NY
Mystery Artist: Pastel on vellum painting, 18th-century French School. This piece portrays an intimate grooming scene, capturing a moment of private reflection. Measurement: Art: 21...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Other

Antique Print of Apollo and Diana Killing Niobe's Children with Arrows, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Enfans de Niobé Tués (..)'. This print depicts Apollo and Diana killing Niobe's Children with their arrows. In Greek mytholo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of Ada, Countess of Holland, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ada'. Original print of Ada, countess of Holland. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter Langendijk. Published by J. Bosch, 1745. Artist...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Set of 2 Antique Horse Prints: l'Arabe & Le Barbe
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique horse prints. These prints originate from 'Description Du Manége Moderne : Dans Sa Perfection, Expliqué par des Lecons necessaires...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of a Griot Playing the Balafon in Africa, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Guiriot ou Negre jouant du Balasso'. Print of a Griot playing the Balafon. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'. Artists and En...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Beautiful Bird's-Eye View Plan of Enkhuizen in The Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Topograhpiae Enchusae.' Bird's-eye view plan of Enkhuizen in The Netherlands, with key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of an Janizary from the Military Costume of Turkey, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is from 'The Military Costume of Turkey. Illustrated by A Series of Engravings. From Drawings made on the Spot. Dedicated by Permission to His Excellency the Minister of t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Bird Print of the Bohemian Waxwing by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ampelis, Garrulus'. The Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized passerine bird that breeds in the northern forests of Eurasia and North Ameri...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Old Engraving of Longvek or Lavek (Eauweck), the Second Capital City of Cambodia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Eauweck, capitale de Camboye'. Decorative panoramic view of the town of Longvek (or Lavek) in Cambodia. It was the second capital city during the Cambodia's Mid...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Man of the Sandwich Islands, with His Helmet J. Webber del. J.K. Sherwin Sc.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English 18 century engraving titled "Man of the Sandwich Islands, with his helmet " signed .J. Webber del. J.K. Sherwin sc. The subject was sk...
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English British Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 10 Antique Horse Riding Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 10 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of Herons by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ardeola'. This print depicts two herons. The Herons are the long-legged freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 6...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Great Spotted Woodpecker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Picus albo nigroque various major'. This print depicts the great spotted woodpecker (Dutch: grote bonte specht). The great spo...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair French 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Pipe Smokers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of hand colored engravings by Jacques Grasset de Sainte-Sauveur, 1797 Paris publication, 'Costumes de Different Pays', (Costumes of Different Countries). This pair depicting two...
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French Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

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 and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of the Fort of Kollam, Kerala, India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de la Forteresse de Coylan, Grondtekening der Fortresse Coylan'. Floor plan of the fort of Kollam, Kerala, on India's Malabar Coast...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Antique Engraving of the City of Copenhagen, Denmark, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Copenhagen. Die Königl. Residenz und Haupt Stadt in Dänemark'. Panoramic view of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. This print, most likely, originates from the s...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Rare Antique Print of the Catching of a Snake By Europeans in Asia, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of several figures trying to catch a snake. This print originates from 'Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel, der zelver aangrenzende ryken, en het mach...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Philips de Goede'. Original print of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy from 1419 until his death. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Henry Prince of Wales Son of K. James I'. Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales KG (19 February 1594 – 6 November 1612), was the eldest son and heir apparent of James VI...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of the Great Wall of China, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vüe de la Grande Muraille, de Coté par lequel l'Ambassadeur entra à la Chine'. View of the Great Wall of China, where the...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of Floris II, Count of Holland, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Floris de II'. Original print of Floris II, count of Holland. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter Langendijk. Published by J. Bosch, 1...
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Antique Print of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Karel de Stoute'. Original print of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy from 1467 to 1477. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter Langendi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Christian II of Denmark by Janszoon, 1615
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Christiernus II (..)'. Portrait of Christian II of Denmark. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onderg...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Ruffian, a Chinese Pimp and His Concubine
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled Roffiaen'. Old print depicting a Ruffian, a Chinese pimp and his concubine / prostitute sitting on a donkey. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of Chinese Men by Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sineese Mannen'. Old print depicting a group of Chinese men. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of the Fountain at St. Cloud in France by Perelle, circa 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Veuë et Perspective d'une grotte au bout de l'allée du grand Jet d'eau a St. Clou'. This print depicts the fountain at St. Cloud, France. Artists and Engrav...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of Chinese Farmers by Nieuhof '1665'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sineesche Boeren en Boerinne'. Old print depicting Chinese farmers (male and female). This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indisc...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Antique Print of Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXVII. Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland. This print originates from 'An Account of...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Paper

17th Century Biblical Brussels Tapestry 7'4" X 5'5"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
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Unknown Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Genealogy Chart of the Valois House in France, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nouvelle Carte Genealogique des Branches du Cote Gauche (..)'. Set of two prints with a chart of the left branch of the genealogy of the Valois House, and the various branches formed through alliances, each with its coat of arms including the Counts and Dukes of Alencon, Anjou, Naples, Calabria, Burgundy, Brabant. With inset engraved views of the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, the Trianon, Versailles and St. Cloud. This print orginates from 'Atlas Historique'. The House of Valois...
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Antique Print of Muiden Castle in the Netherlands, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het Slot te Muiden op haar rechter syde te sien'. View of Muiden Castle, the Netherlands. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1730. Artists and...
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Antique Print of Dutch Colonists Fighting Indonesian Natives, circa 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ter nagedachtenis van D.E.D. Heer Cornelis Speelman (.)'. Old print of Dutch colonists fighting Indonesian natives. Below, a commemmorative plaque to Cornelis S...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of Sneek, an Old Watersport City in the Netherlands, circa 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Sneek'. View of the city of Sneek, Friesland. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: By J. Folkema after A. Allard. Condit...
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Antique Portrait of Anne of Austria, c.1651
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anna Dautriche Royne de France et de Navarre'. Engraving of Anne of Austria, Queen of Louis XIII. This print originates from 'The...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Portrait of William II, Prince of Orange, by Tanjé, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Willem de II, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'. Portrait of William II, Prince of Orange. William II (27 May 1626 – 6 November 1650) was sovereign Prince of O...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Large Antique Map of the Region of Berry, Nivernois & Bourbonnais, France, 1753
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Gouvernements généraux du Berry, du Nivernois et du Bourbonois'. Large, original antique map of the region of Berry, Nivernois and Bourbonnais, France. Featur...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of the 'Zuiderkerk' in Amsterdam, Holland, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Zuider-Kerk van binnen, naar 't Zuiden, te zien'. This print depicts a church interior in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from ' Amsterdam,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Portrait of General Adrian Von Enckevort
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Monsieur Monsieur le Baron D'enquenfort (..)'. Portrait of General Adrian von Enckevort in middle age; half-length, standing ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of a City Near Canton, China circa 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The City Shau-Chew 100 miles North of Canton'. Original antique print of a city near Canton, China. This print originates from 'A New General Collection of Voya...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print of King George III by Probst, circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Georgius III, Magnae Brittaniae, Franc, et Hibern. Rex'. Engraving with etching of George III as king. Whole length equestrian figure with tricorne, tired wig, ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Antique Print with Charts of Hemispheres by Scherer, c.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Various antique charts of hemispheres illustrating the positioning of the earth. 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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Old Architectural Engraving of a Window of Palazzo Chigi, Rome, ca.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Altra Finestra del secondo piano (..)'. Old print of a second floor window of Palazzo Chigi, Rome. This print originates from 'Studio d'architettura civile ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Pair Of Scandinavian Rococo Folk Art Wooden Paintings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of early Swedish Rococo Folk Art wooden paintings or table tops.
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Scandinavian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Decorations

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Wood

Antique Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, c.1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Iean Baptiste Gaston de Bourbon'. Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, half-length, turned to left and looking towards the view...
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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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