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Period: 18th Century
Antique Bird Print of the Little Owl by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Noctua Minor Aucuparia'. This print depicts the little owl (Dutch: steenuil). The little owl (Athene noctua) is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and w...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Edward Sackville Earl of Dorset Lord Chamberlain'. Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset KG (1591 – 17 July 1652) was an English courtier, soldier and politic...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1720 Etching of St. Christopher's Cathedral in Roermond by Jacobus Harrewijn
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print, titled *L'Eglise Cathedrale de S. Christophre à Ruremonde*, is an etching and engraving created by Jacobus Harrewijn around 1720.
It offers a detailed view of S...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in The Russian Far East, c.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views of the Coast of Kamtschatka (..)'. Print with coastal views of Kamchatka including volcanoes. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages.
Artists and ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary, China and Korea, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A General Map of Eastern and Western Tatary, commonly call'd Tartary; drawn from the Particular Maps of the Jesuit Missionaries'.
Rare antique map of Tartary, C...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, displaying a parrot species. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text:
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Greenery Tapestry Aubusson 18th century - 2m67Hx1m97L - N° 1386
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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French Aubusson Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool, Silk
Antique Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscript of an Elephant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 18th Century illustrated manuscript of an elephant with passengers executed in gouache on paper on the front and exposed manuscript on the back. Presented in a gold tone woo...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paint
Exotic Parrots from the 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving by Robert Benard
Located in Langweer, NL
This beautiful hand-colored engraving is a work by Robert Benard (1734-1786), published around 1790, and was part of the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, a monumental work of the Enlightenment period.
The engraving is a study of exotic parrots, showcasing fine details with the scientific curiosity of the time. Each bird is numbered and named in French, revealing their interest as species from various regions of the world.
Birds Depicted (Translation and Descriptions):
1. Fig. 1: Le Kakatave des Philippines...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Fort Rotterdam in Makassar 'Ujung Pdang', Sulawesi, Indonesia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Fort Rotterdam, 't Kasteel Rotterdam'. This print depicts Fort Rotterdam, Makassar. Fort Rotterdam is a fort built in Makassar on the island of Sulawesi in Indo...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
An extremely rare Chinese export famille rose armorial porcelain charger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare and large Chinese export famille rose armorial porcelain charger with the Amsterdam coat-of-arms
Qianlong period, circa 1720-1...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Enamel
Island Leadership: The Chief and a Principal Woman of Santa Cristina, circa 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts two individuals labeled as "The CHIEF, at STA CHRISTINA." and "A Principal WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA."
On the left, the chief is shown with a prominent headdress ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
A large 18th-century Dutch Delft charger hand painted with a floral and foliate design in cobalt blue and white, circa 1750. This lovely large plate would be wonderful added to a col...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Delft, Faience
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded wood with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. The Scandinavian wall décor...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Glass, Giltwood, Mirror
Set of 3 Antique Horse Riding Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three original antique equestrianism or horse riding prints. Each print shows two horses and riders. These prints originate from 'Des Welt-berühmten Herzog Wilhelms von Newcas...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century French Miniature Genre Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Superb French hand-painted watercolor/gouache miniature on a bone panel. It depicts Bacchus and Ariane in a courting scene set in a mountainous landscape. The 18th century miniature is a version of the painting by Charles Joseph Natoire (1700-1777). It is a small but elegant painting with amazing quality details. It is mounted in a hand carved polychrome and gilded Spanish Baroque style wood frame...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Bone
Antique Map of South America by De la Harpe '1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amerique Méridionale'. Original antique map of South America. Note the 'Laguna de Xarayes' is illustrated as the source of the Paraguay river. The laguna is now known as Pantanal, world's largest tropical wetland area. This map orginates from 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des Voyages' by J.F. de la Harpe.
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Aloe Afric Humilis Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
Aloe Afric Humilis Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706
This engraving is possibly a botanical illustration from Caspar Commelin's "Praeludia Botanica," published i...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique French Map of Hungary with Decorative Title Cartouche, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Hongrie suivant les Nouvelles Observations (..)'. Antique map of Hungary with decorative title cartouche. Artists and Engravers: ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Portrait of Charles III of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Carolus III Hispania'. Original antique print of Charles III of Spain. The print shows the king illustrated with the symbols of royal power and war, as well as with several archaeological pieces...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pretty 18th century French Aubusson silk tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique French tapestry featuring a young woman in a medallion. Floral decoration around and a curtain in the shape of a valance abo...
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French Aubusson Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool, Silk
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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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Zabihi Collection Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Located in New York, NY
Beauvais, France. Depicts arrival at a castle, royal horse being heralded by trumpeter and escorted by two guards, continuous floral border and two minor borders. Linen and wool slit weave Beauvais technique with natural indigo, weld, walnut husk, tannin variegated, lichen and moss greens. Condition: Good. Original border intact, minor repair and protective reconstruction with back added as structural safeguard. Some areas with holes, some areas of repair to border.
Measures: 8'7'' wide x 10'1'' long.
Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool
Antique Bible Print Peter's Sermon at Pentecost by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original and Decorative Antique Engraved Map of Finland and Sweden, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Uplandiae cum Westmanniae Sudermanniae (..)'
This map shows parts of Finland and Sweden. Originally published by Frederick de Wit in the late 1600's. ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Black Indian from George Edwards' A Natural History of Uncommon Birds (1743)
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving of the Black Indian Cuckoo is a fine example from George Edwards' ornithological works, part of his A Natural History of Uncommon Birds or Gleanings of Natural History...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Plan of the City of Bayonne, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Bayonne'. Original old plan of the city of Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime (..)' by J.N. Bellin. Published 1764.
Be...
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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 Catholic Altar Front
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare find this 18th century Spanish altar front, original gilt on chestnut,
hand painted, highly decorative wall art, different, genuine, love t...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Chestnut
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's Encyclopédie
This original hand-colored antique engraving is from the "Encyclopédie, ou Dict...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century Painted Canvas Belgian 3 Panel Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Experience the elegance of the 18th century with this Belgian painted oil on canvas 3-panel screen. Each panel connects the intricate scenes of pastoral life, delicately hand-painted...
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Silk Kashgar Throne Cover Rug Fragment
Located in Milan, IT
This very rare fragment belongs to a specific group of twelve silk Kashgar throne covers, all with a similar design and palette and distinguished by an ex...
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East Turkestani Khotan Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Silk
"Portrait of a British Officer" by Thomas Beach
By Thomas Beach
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A very fine portrait of a British military officer signed and dated Thomas Beach 1774 in the lower left. This oil on canvas is presented in a period gilt frame and is ready to hang....
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English American Colonial Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paint
Antique Print of an English Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Englischer Wettrenner'. Original old lithograph of an English horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen de...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Virgin of Guadalupe, Oil on Copper, 18th Century
Located in Mexico, DF
Virgin of Guadalupe with flowers and appearances of the Virgin to Juan Diego, oil on copper, 18th century. This item does not belong to the mexican...
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North American Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Other
Antique Map of the Region of Venice, Italy by F. De Wit, circa 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Dominion of Venice, extending from Stato di Milano and Genoa to Istria. Including Lake Garda, Venice and Istria.
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of the Marketplace in Anamooka, Tonga Islands, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View in Anamooka and the Inhabitants'. Depicts the marketplace that was established in a ring in front of the main house in Anamooka, Tonga - named the Friendly Islands because of his reception when James Cook's third Pacific voyage arrived there in May 1777.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved for Bankes's 'New System of Geography'. Published by Royal Authority.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1790
Overall size: 38.6 x 23.2 cm.
Image size: 30.6 x 21.5 cm.
A View at Anamooka
This engraving after a drawing comes from the official account of Cook's third voyage, 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean'.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) made three separate voyages to the Pacific (with the ships Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure, and Discovery) and did more than any other voyager to explore the Pacific and Southern Ocean. Cook not only encountered Pacific cultures for the first time, but also assembled the first large-scale collections of Pacific objects to be brought back to Europe. He was killed in Hawaii in 1779.
Cook was in Nomuka (Annamooka), Tonga or Friendly Isles from May 1-14, 1777.
"On May 2 1777 the expedition reached Nomuka and anchored in the harbour on the north side of the island, which Cook had already used in June 1774. Both ships were in want of refreshments. A camp was erected on shore both as a trading post and a workshop for repairs. Watering, cutting wood...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Tartar Tents, Wagon and a Tartar Church, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tartatsche Tenten - Tartarische Tentwagen en Kerck'. View of Tartar tents and a Tartar church. This print originates from 'Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Oil on Canvas Depicting a Porcelain Sales Woman, Chinese School, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Interesting 18th century painting, Chinese School, for the European market, depicting a porcelain sales woman dealing with European traders.
Medium: Oil on canvas. Measures: 62.5 x...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Very Attractive Antique Map of the World as Planisphere, Shows Cook's Voyages
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of a 'Mistice' Woman by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Een Mistice Vrouw'. Antique print depicting a woman, nowadays we would explain 'mistice' as a desendant of an immigrant and non-immigrant. This print originates...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Portrait of the Mufti by Picart, circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic l...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Fingal's Cave: Nature's Cathedral on the Isle of Staffa in Scotland, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
The image depicts Fingal's Cave, a famous sea cave located on the uninhabited island of Staffa, part of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland. This colored engraving is from the "Bilderbuch...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Anatomy Print of the Gastrointestinal Tract, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the gastrointestinal tract showing the esophagus, stomach, intestines and more. This print originates from 'De Ontleedku...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of a Spanish Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Spanier'. Original old lithograph of a Spanish horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Global Harvests and Crafts: From the East Indies to Chinese Lacquerwork, c. 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Drinks in East India; Lacquerwork and Paper from China. Tea, Cha and Palms / Plants and Trees of the East Indies // Lacquer Works / Wax Works, etc. in China (title on object). The East and West Indies and Other Places (series title)
Description: Presentation in two parts. On the left, the preparation of coconut drink, coffee, and chocolate. A man plucks coconuts from a tree. In the background, a tea plantation. On the right, lacquer work from China featuring a lacquer tree and lacquer workers...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Jerusalem Engraved Handcolored Old Print of Solomon's Temple by De Hooghe, 1715
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Temple de Jerusalem.' It's an original depiction of the Temple of Jerusalem, featuring intricate details and a legend describing various aspects, including Solo...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Full length portrait oil on canvas C1680
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1680 oil on canvas full length portrait in period frame and in good condition
Condition: good condition
Year: C1680
Medium: oil
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paint
Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA . Very RARE 18th century very large and impressive pair of French / Continental painted oil on canvas...
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European Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Wood, Paint
Botanical Engraving of Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia) - Rare 1796 Floral Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Engraving of Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia) - Rare 1796 Floral Print by William Curtis
Description:
This engraving is ...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Horse Riding, Ballotade
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Manege, la Croupade et la Balotade'. Copper engraving of horse riding: ballotade. Ballotade is a forward leap performed by a horse t...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Convolvulus Jalapa Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
"Convolvulus Jalapa Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788"
Description
This hand-colored engraving presents the Convolvulus Jalapa, commonly known as the Jalap b...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Portrait of George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Abbot Arch Bishop of Canterbury'. George Abbot (29 October 1562 – 4 August 1633) was an English divine who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1611 to 1633. He also served as the fourth Chancellor of the University of Dublin, from 1612 to 1633.
This print originates from Thomas...
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Portrait of a monk, Spanish school 18th century
Located in Valby, 84
captivating oil on canvas portrait of a monk, likely created in the 18th century by an artist of the Spanish school. The sitter is depicted with solemn intensity, his expressive fea...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas, Paint
Swans Ducks 18th Century Aubusson French Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 9 feet 4 inches, width 7 feet 11 inches.
Swans and ducks swimming in a lake...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool
18th - 19th Century Portrait Miniature St George and the Dragon Gold Woven Silk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th - 19th Century Portrait Miniature St George and the Dragon Gold Woven Silk Thread on Reverse
4"H x 3.75"W x .15"D
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Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Silk
18th Century French Aubusson Chinoiserie Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson chinoiserie verdure tapestry, 18th century. A small bird to the left, an acanthus bush in the center, and pagodas in the left distance, within a symmetrical scrolli...
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French Aubusson Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Wool
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas portraits in the original floral gilt frames and stretchers. South Carolina, Late 18th century. Signed Dr. Anthony Hemingway on re-verso.
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American American Colonial Antique 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Gold Leaf
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