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Period: 18th Century
Antique Print of the City and Port of Valparaíso, Chile by Tirion '1767'
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Stad Valparayso in Chili'. Detailed view of the city and port of Valparaíso, Chile. With Dutch key. As indicated by the presence of the fort and b...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Grand Cross of the St. Stephen's Order: Magnificent 18th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Grand Cross of the St. Stephen's Order: Magnificent 18th-Century Engraving
This magnificent hand-colored engraving showcases a "Großkreuz des St. Stephans Orden" (Grand Cross of t...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print with a View of the Royal Palace of Windsor by i. Tirion, 1754
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful view of the Royal Palace of Windsor in England. This print originates from Isaak Tirion's 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwoordige Staat van alle volken.'.
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Order of Dannebrog: 18th-Century Danish Chivalric Elegance
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Order of Dannebrog: 18th-Century Danish Chivalric Elegance
This distinguished hand-colored engraving depicts a "Ritter vom Danebrogs-Orden in Dänemark" (Knight of th...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Aviz Order in Portugal - 18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knight of the Aviz Order in Portugal - 18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Description:
This finely hand-colored engraving illustrates a Knight of the prestigious Aviz Orde...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Order of Calatrava – 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Order of Calatrava – 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of Calatrava, a distinguished Spanish mili...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Holy Virgin Mary in Winter Attire: 18th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knight of the Holy Virgin Mary in Winter Attire: 18th-Century Engraving
Description: This captivating hand-colored engraving features a "Ritter der heiligen Jungfrau Maria in...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire
This 19th-century coloured engraving, created by the German School, depicts the interior of the salt mi...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Holy Saints Maurice and Lazarus - Historic Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Holy Saints Maurice and Lazarus - Historic 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
This exquisite hand-colored engraving showcases a Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Masterpieces of Architecture and Ornamentation: Decorative Title Page from 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
This is the title page from "Recueil Des Plus Beaux Édifices Anciens et Modernes," a compilation celebrating the finest architectural designs and decorative works, published in 1761 and renewed in 1766. The engraving features an elaborate frame adorned with classical columns, cherubs, and cartouches. At the top, a medallion portrait is prominently displayed, flanked by richly detailed ornaments. Jacobs Vignellius, whose name appears on the medallion in the engraving, is not a widely recognized historical figure. His inclusion in the artwork might refer to an individual associated with architecture, design, or art history at the time. It is possible he was a patron, contributor, or editor connected to this collection of architectural and decorative works.
Below, a collection of artistic and architectural elements, including a globe, drapery, and tools, symbolizes the artistic endeavors of the period. The engraving is signed by Babel as the engraver and P. Audouin as the publisher.
Translation of Text:
"Recueil Des Plus Beaux Édifices Anciens et Modernes.
Including canopies, chimneys, doors, sideboards, altars, several organ cases, pulpits, confessionals, and others; works of carpentry, as well as innovations in ironwork such as grilles, balconies, railings for staircases, gates, hinges, and other items made by master craftsmen. From various pieces chosen and executed in gold and silver, comprising candelabras, chandeliers, candlesticks, lavers, lanterns, and other ornamental objects. Furthermore, church ornaments and the apparatus used for holy water basins and other sacred items, carved and painted decorations, and objects used for public ceremonies. Including the finest parts of architecture and ornamentation, executed according to the principles of art and proportion.
Newly revised and corrected based on the most beautiful examples in this field.
Dedicated to lovers of fine arts.
Published in 1761 and renewed in 1766."
Analysis:
This title page exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by intricate detailing, symmetry, and an emphasis on elegance and sophistication. The inclusion of cherubs and a medallion portrait underscores the celebratory nature of the publication. The ornate design of the title page reflects the opulence of the content, aimed at art and architecture enthusiasts. It serves both as an introduction to the collection and as a work of art in its own right.
Potential Keywords for Catalog:
Architectural engravings, 18th-century design, Rococo architecture, Jacques Rigaud...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Coast of Africa titled 'Kaart van de West Kust van Afrika (..)'.
Map of the west coast of Africa, from 11 degrees south latitude to the Cape of Good Hope. This...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of the Clothing of the Tonkin People ‘Vietnam’ by I. Tirion, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kleding der Tonkiners'. Old print of the clothing/dress of the Tonkin people, Vietnam. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staa...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th-Century Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Cattle and Figures
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Figures
Engraved by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772)
Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown)
Date: Circa 1720–1750
Medium: E...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antoine Coypel Engraving "Amor and Psyche" by Jean Audran, 18th Century
By Charles Coypel
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful engraving of "Cupido and Psyche" by Jean Audran after a work by Antoine Coypel.
Inspired directly by Greek mythology. Psyche is a young ...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of the East Indies by Bonne '1776'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes IVe Feuille'. Very decorative original antique map of the East Indies. Covbers from the Gulf of Siam (Gulf of Thailand) and Malacca (Malaysia) eastward to i...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of the Pagoda of Toranga by Van Schley, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Pagoda de Toranga - Pagode van Toranga‘. This print depicts the pagoda of Toranga, Japan. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Andrea Locatelli, Italian/Roman Landscape Painting with Figures, 18th Century
Located in CH
A Roman landscape oil on canvas painting with figures by Andrea Locatelli (Roma 1693-1741)
Locatelli was amongst the group of landscape painters in R...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Antique Print of Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia, '1726'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Batavia in 't Verschiet'. Large panoramic view on Batavia, present day Jakarta, Indonesia. Originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën (..)' by François...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of South America by J. Cook, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuidlyk Eind van Amerika'. Map of the sourthern part of South America, focusing on Cook's tracks around the Cape Horn and T...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Greater and Lesser Mino by George Edwards: Pair of Hill Mynas (Gracula sp.)
Located in Langweer, NL
The Greater and Lesser Mino by George Edwards: A Pair of Hill Mynas (Gracula sp.)
The bird in the print titled "The Mino or Minor, Greater and Less," appears to depict a species fro...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pl. 10 Antique Print of a Garden Casino and Repository by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Casine de Wilton à la Comtesse de Pembroke (..)'. Copper engraving showing the casino of Pembroke and repository of Mr. Hotham Baronet. This print originates fr...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Allegorical Engraving of Asia, Johann Hertel, Augsburg, 18th Century Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Asia
The engraving titled Asia was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during t...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of the City Hall of Leeuwarden in The Netherlands, 1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't Stadhuis, het Hof en Burger-Weeshuis te Leeuwarden'. Copper engraving of the city hall of Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands. This print originates from '...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Map of North India From Kandahar East to Burma 'Pegu' and South to Goa, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Indes Iere Feuille'.
Old map of northern India. Covers the subcontinent from Kandahar east as far as Burma (Pegu) and south to just past Goa. Names...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of China Including Korea and Taiwan by Vaugondy, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire de la Chine'. Beautiful map of China including Korea and Taiwan (Formosa). This map originates from 'Atlas Universel (..)' by Gilles Robert de Vaugondy, 17...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Medical Print ‘Pl. XXII’ by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXII : 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments / medical devices like a scalpel, bands to treat aneurysms, a surgical procedure on the eyes. This print or...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the European Robin by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Motacilla, Rubecula'. This print depicts European Robin and nest (Dutch: Roodborstje). The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or rob...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful original old print of a steller sea lion. The Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), also known as the Steller's sea lion and northern sea lion, is a near-threatened species of sea lion in the northern Pacific...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Captives and the Great Temple of Vitsliputsli "Mexico"
Located in Langweer, NL
Three antique images on one plate. The first image shows a captive being flayed after he was killed, the second image shows a captive fighting against a...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of an Estate in Overveen, The Netherlands, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Overveen, toebehorende den Heer Overveld'. Old print depicting Overveen, the estate of Mr. Overveldt. This print most likely originates from an edition of 'Holl...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Chaplain of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
Chaplain of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Attire
This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled "Priester des d...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Venetian Man with Turban Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
European Painting of young venetian man with turban
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paint
1793 Ethnographic Engraving of Otaheitean Tools in Tahiti, French Polynesia
Located in Langweer, NL
The print, titled "Various Instruments used by the Natives of Otaheite," was created by the artist John Webber, who is well-known for his work as the official artist on Captain James...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of the Giants Attempting to Scale Heaven, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Géans ou les Titans (..)'. This print depicts the Giants attempting to Scale Heaven by piling mountains upon one another. Giants were the children of Gaia o...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Set of Four Antique Archicture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century Italian Baroque Landscape After Magnasco Large Capriccio with Ruins
By Alessandro Magnasco il Lissandrino
Located in Milano, MI
A Baroque Capriccio with ruins and figures, an early 18th century Italian painting showing an imaginary landscape with roman ruins and figures, an antique oil on canvas Italian...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Plaster, Giltwood
Regular Canon of the Order of St. James of Spain in Choir Attire, 1791 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Regular Canon of the Order of St. James of Spain in Choir Attire
This hand-colored engraving portrays a regular canon of the Order of St. James in Spain, depicted in traditional cho...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Dutch Map of the Region Around the Mediterranean Sea, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van een Deel der Middelandsche Zee (..)'.
Old map of the region around the Mediterranean Sea. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of Europe by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Europa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Europe. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Colored Engraving of Madras 'Chennai' and Fort St. George in India, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de Madras et du Fort St. Georges'. Plan of the city of Madras (or Chennai), the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Also shows a plan of Fort St. Ge...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Golden Stole in Regal Robes: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Golden Stole in Ceremonial Robe, from "Illustrations of All Spiritual and Secular Orders" (1779–1791)
This finely hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Golden...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of Cities of the Jiangsu Region in China, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de l' Enceinte de la Ville de Nan-King ou Kyang-Ning-Fou et plan de la ville de Su-Tcheou-Fou.' A map of the city of Nanking or Nanjing and a second map show...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Ecclesiastical Knight of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Lazarus
Located in Langweer, NL
Ecclesiastical Knight of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Lazarus
This exquisite hand-colored engraving showcases an ecclesiastical knight from the illustrious Order of...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
A Beautiful Antique Portrait Of.A Boy
Located in Søborg, DK
A Beautiful oil on board antique portrait of a boy by an unknown artist.
The artist succeeded in capturing this boys striking expression.
Age related wear and patina.
May have had...
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Danish Early Victorian Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paint
Little Friezes in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Little friezes in gilded wood. They used to be thicker, same front and back, but someone made them thinner: he cuts them in half to obtain two.
They were probably parts of a spark ar...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Fruitwood
Knight of the Order of the Redeemer or Precious Blood, 18th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Order of the Redeemer or Precious Blood, 18th-Century Engraving
This exquisite 18th-century hand-colored engraving portrays a Knight of the Order of the Redeemer (or...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Rare Antique Map of Japan with Place Names Given in Dutch Nomenclature, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan'.
Rare map of Japan, it shows each of the Japanese provinces, with place names along the route from Nagasaki to Edo. The place...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Grand Master of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes
Located in Langweer, NL
Grand Master of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes
This exquisite hand-colored engraving, titled "Hochmeister des deutschen Ordens" (Grand Master ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Order of the Elephant: 18th-Century Danish Chivalric Elegance
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Order of the Elephant: 18th-Century Danish Chivalric Elegance
This captivating hand-colored engraving illustrates a "Ritter Elephanten-Orden des weißen in Dänemark" ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Knight of the Seraphim Order: Rare 18th-Century Engraving of Swedish Nobility
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Seraphim Order: Rare 18th-Century Engraving of Swedish Nobility
This hand-colored engraving showcases a "Ritter des Seraphinen Ordens" (Knight of the Seraphim Order)...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Ecclesiastical Grand Master of St. Michael, Protector of Divine Honor, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Ecclesiastical Grand Master of St. Michael, Protector of Divine Honor, c.1790
This exquisite hand-colored engraving illustrates the Ecclesiastical Grand Master of the Order of St. M...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Grand Cross of the Order of St. George in Bavaria: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Grand Cross of the Order of St. George in Bavaria: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
This striking hand-colored engraving, titled "Grosskreuz des St. Georgen Ordens in Bayern" (Grand Cr...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pre-Rhodes Hospitaller Nun: 1791 Colored Engraving of Historic Ceremonial Dress
Located in Langweer, NL
Pre-Rhodes Hospitaller Nun: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Historic Ceremonial Dress
This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "Ehemalige Kleidung der Johanniterinnen vor Erober...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Map of the Kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Morocco, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of the Empire of Morocco Comprehending the Kingdoms of Fez, Morocco'.
Original antique map of the kingdoms of Fez, Algiers, Segelmese, Tafilet and Moroc...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Jacobus Zonzalus and Donatus Magnus by De Hooghe, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Jacobus Zonzalus et Donatus'. Portrait of Jacobus Zonzalus and Donatus Magnus. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne de...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand-Colored Engraving of the Black-Headed Oriole by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Schwarzköpfiger Ammer - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Black-Headed Oriole by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This exquisite hand-colored engraving, titled 'Schwarzköpf...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of a Child, Deer and a Dog by Le Brun '1792'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tire du cabinet de Mr. le Brun, d'après le Tableau original de C. Maes'. Engraving after the original painting by Nicolaes Maes. Scene of a child with his arms around the neck of a deer, and a dog yapping at his feet. This print originates from 'Galerie des Peintres Flamands...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Map of Choromandel & Malabar, Incl Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Part of Sri Lanka, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar.'
Original antique map of Southern India documenting the VOC's areas of influence. Included is Kerala, Tamil Nadu...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
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