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Period: Late 18th Century
Antique Portrait of Alexander Pope by J. Collyer
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744). Pope is considered one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of Northern Africa "Barbary Coast" by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal’s 1780 map of northwestern Africa or the Barbary Coast. Includes the modern day countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and parts of adjacent Spain, Italy and Greece. This map was made in response to European interest in the region due to coastal attacks and incursions by the Barbary Pirates...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Print of various Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print titled 'Papil: Europ'. This print shows various butterflies. Originates from 'Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen (..)' by ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Original Engraving of the Female The Black-faced Bunting, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
"Subtle Beauty: The Black-faced Bunting (Female)"
Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving is a piece from the illustrious collection by William Hayes and Matilda Hayes,...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Northern Lapwing by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gavia vulgaris, Tringa vanellus'. The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the peewit or pewit, tuit or tew-it, green plover, or (in Britain and ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Vintage Net Crafting Elegance - 1793 Panckoucke Fishing Series
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793, specifically from the section 'Rec...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of a Western Capercaillie or Wood Grouse Hen
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Auerhenne'. Hand colored original antique print of a Western capercaillie hen, also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Map of the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley, Northern America, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie Occidentale du Canada'.
A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal's 1780 map of the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley.
A map of c...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Traps: Engraved in the 18th Century, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
The image depicts a plate from t...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Map of Queen Charlotte's, Carteret's, Simson's and Gower's Islands, Canada, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Canada titled 'Queen Charlotte's Islands'.
Old map of Queen Charlotte's Islands, Canada. With an inset map of Carteret's, Simson's a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Repairing the Endeavour: Captain Cook's Maritime Ordeal at Hope Islands, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts a scene from one of Captain James Cook's voyages. The text below the image reads: "Capt'n Cook having been shipwrecked in his Voyage round the World, his ship E...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Late 18th Century Japanese Framed Painting, God of Thunder by Yamaguchi Soken
Located in Kyoto, JP
Raijin - God of Thunder
Yamaguchi Soken (1759-1818)
Mid to Late Edo period, circa 1800.
Framed painting. Ink and light color on paper.
This humorous painting depicts the Thunder God, Raijin, tumbling from the sky, presumably being struck down by one of his own lighting bolts. He clings to one drumstick as the other is in free-fall along with his Taiko drums...
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Asian Edo Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French 18th Century Color Print of Jean Sylvain Bailly
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 18th century color etching Jean Sylvain Bailly. Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-1793) was a French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, and political leader of the early part of th...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Walnut, Paper
Rare Old Profession Print Depicting a Straw Cutter, Likely in Austria, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Strohschneider - Coupeur de paille'.
Old profession print depicting a straw cutter. This print originates from 'Zeichnungen nach dem gemeinen Volke besonder...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Engraving on Copper Print from the Volume Navigazione Nautical Subject 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate Tav III TIX fig. 17-22 from the volume Navigazione; with frame 28 x 33. Some calculations are depicted. Very good condition.
Shipping is insured by...
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Indigenous Peoples of the Bering Sea: Portraits from the 18th-Century Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
This original engraving contains four portrait engravings, two each of individuals from Unalaska (Oonalashka) and Kamchatka. These engravings, like the previous ones, are from "Banke...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Set of Six Engravings of Italian Regional Dress
By Alessandro d'Anna
Located in New York, NY
Set of six engravings of Italian regional dress. Set of six framed antique engravings from a series of Italian regional dress after Alessandro d'...
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Palazzo Sapienza, Rome by M. De Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paleis Sapienza en het Collegio Publico, te Rome'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'. Amst., M. de Bruyn, 1779.
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of the Horse Guards at Whitehall, Westminster, London, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'East Front of the Horse Guards at Whitehall'.
Architectural elevation of the Horse Guards at Whitehall. T...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century, Italian Pair Still Life with Flowers by Michele Antonio Rapos
By Michele Antonio Rapos
Located in IT
18th century, Italian pair still life with flowers and fruit by Michele Antonio Rapos
Measures: Oil on canvas, diameter 71 cm, with frame diameter 80 cm x W 5 cm
The two circular c...
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Italian Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Original Antique Map of England and Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A New and Correct Map of England and Wales from the Latest and Best Improvements'. Original antique map of England and Wales. Printed by Alex Hogg, London for George Henry Millar's 'New, Complete and Universal System...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of the course of the Don & Voga rivers
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the Course of The Don & the Volga through the Region of The Kosaks'. SW Russia & Ukraine: interesting map showing the course of th...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Architectural Masterpieces of François de Neufforge: Grandeur in Design, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
These prints are detailed architectural engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge, reflecting his meticulous approach to classical architecture during the 18th century.
1. The first ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1786 Engraved Portrait of Captain James Cook by M. Thornton
Located in Langweer, NL
Captain James Cook, depicted in a period-style coat with a cravat. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the late 18th century, combed back and ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand Colored Engraving of Opossums
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of opossums. Originates from Bertuch's 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. In 1790 Friedrich Justin Bertuch started his biggest book-project ever. Issued in 12 volumes it...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of the Arabian Peninsula by Bonne 'c.1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Arabie, du Golfe Persique, et de la Mer Rouge (..)'. Original antique map of the Arabian Peninsula, including the horn...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of the World with California as an Island, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'De wareld in een ronde gedaante van de Noord Pool te zien - De Wareld verbeeld in de gedaante van een hard'. This interesting composition contains three world maps on the sheet. At left is a northern projection showing all the landmasses. At right is a cordiform projection (heart-shaped). At top is a map of the world as known to the ancients. Both the polar and cordiform projections show California as an island...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Easter Island's Enigmatic Legacy: Moai Statues Engraved and Published in 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving is a historical depiction of Easter Island, known for its monumental statues called Moai. The image is titled "A View of Monuments, &c. in Easter Isla...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Palazzo Barberinni, Rome by M. de Bruyn, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Paleis Barberini, van den Prins van Palestrina, op den Quirinaelschen Berg'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'....
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Rare Old Profession Print Depicting a Ribbon Merchant, Likely in Austria, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bändelkrämer - Marchand de Rubans'.
Old profession print depicting a ribbon merchant. This print originates from 'Zeichnungen nach dem gemeinen Volke besond...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain"
This original etching and engraving, circa 1780, is a satirical commentary on the precarious state of the Briti...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand Colored Engraving of a Lion and Lion Cubs
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of a lion and lion cubs. Source unknown, to be determined. Most likely published by or after Bertuch, circa 1795.
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
George Morland, well-listed British artist. Oil on canvas. Pastoral scene, 1792
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
George Morland (1763-1804), a well-listed Britis...
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British Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Tranquil Repose in the Tropical Landscape of Vanuatu's Tanna Island, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving is titled "A View in the Island of Tanna," and it was published by Alex Hogg at the King's Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row, London. The image portrays a serene and idyllic...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century French Hand Colored Engraving of a Dutch Mother and Child
Located in Stamford, CT
From: 'Costumes of Various Countries' by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, circa 1797. Hand colored engravings on paper. 'Hollandie', showing a mother and child in native costume fro...
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French Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
Antique 18th Century Engraving of Cannon Designs and Cross-Sections from Diderot
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique 18th Century Engraving of Cannon Designs and Cross-Sections from Diderot
Description: This original 18th-century engraving presents highly detailed technical illustra...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Royal Artillery of the Enlightenment: 1770's Engraving of Mortars and Howitzers
Located in Langweer, NL
Royal Artillery of the Enlightenment: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortars and Howitzers
Description: This extraordinary 18th-century engraving offers a detailed and visually strikin...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of the Philippines, Taiwan and Surroundings by Bonne '1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Philippines, celle de Formose, le Sud de la Chine, les Royaumes de Tunkin, de Cochinchine, de Cambode, de Siam des Laos, avec partie de Pegu et D'Ava'. ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Elegance in Shadow: The Asian Parti-Colored Bat Engraved, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Hand-Colored engraving with the specific species mentioned as: "Vespertilio Serotinus Buff" (the Asian parti-colored bat), indicate the types of bats documented in Schreber...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Portraits of the World: Engraved Illustrations for Payne's Universal Geography
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique engraving titled "Engraved for PAYNE'S Universal Geography."
This title, along with the note "Vol.II page 648," suggests it is an illustration from a volume of ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Beverston Castle by Byrne, '1778'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'This View of Beverstone Castle (..)'. Original antique print showing a view of 'Beverstone' or 'Tetbury' Castle, a medieval stone ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Large Scale Map of Greece, Extending to Cythera with Inset of Macedonia, ca.1786
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Graeciae Antiquae'.
Large scale map of Greece, extends south to the island of Cythera. Inset map shows details of Macedonia. Pu...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The European Pine Marten and The Polecat Meticulously illustrated, circa 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Given the engraver's name, G. Vogel, and the visual style and content of the print, it is quite likely that this engraving is from Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber's "Die Säugeth...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old German Engraving of the Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine"
The text on the print refers to the creators of the image:
- "D. Hermann Fil. pinx Argent" likely indicates "D. Hermann Fil. (Fili...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Guardian of Nootka Sound: A Lyddiker Etching from John Webber's Artistry, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
"Guardian of Nootka Sound: A Lyddiker Etching from John Webber's Artistry"
This engraving presents a compelling female figure from Nootka Sound, captured with the intricate detail c...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Oil Painting by British Caricaturist Henry W. Bunbury
By Henry William Bunbury
Located in New York, NY
An untitled painting by British caricaturist and illustrator Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811). Oil on canvas. Unsigned.
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English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Canvas
Antique Map of the Kingdom of Poland by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 't Koninkryk Polen (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of the Kingdom of Poland. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisa...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Engraved Map of Denmark, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Published by Russell (J. C.). Denmark. Divided into Dioceses and Prefectures compiled from the best Authorities, 1790, hand-coloured engraved map on handmade paper with watermark. 41...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Large Antique Sea Chart of the South-Eastern Coast of Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte pour aller du Détroit de la Sonde ou de Batavia, au Détroit de Banca'. This uncommon sea chart shows northern Java and eastern Sumatra along with an inset of the small islands in the Detroit Sound. The handsome chart provides detailed navigational information, including the route of Julien Crozet in April 1772, who led a French expedition to the South Pacific after the voyage's commander, Marion De Fresne, and 26 crew members were killed (and allegedly eaten) by a Maori tribe in the Bay of Islands off the coast of New Zealand. With title upper left corner and small inset map of the small isles nearby the south-eastern coast of Sumatra.
J. B. d'Apres de Mannevillette, from his atlas "Neptune orientale". French sailor...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Merry Minstrel of the Tropics: The Red-Whiskered Bulbul Engraved in 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
An old engraving depicting the red-whiskered bulbul, also known by the scientific name Pycnonotus Jocosus. This bird species, native to Asia, is renowned for its distinctive appearan...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Map of Indonesian Islands Borneo, Celebes, New Guinea & New Britain, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales, contenant les Isles de Borneo, Iava, Celebes, Mindanao (..)'.
Detailed map of the Indonesian islands Bo...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Hand Colored Engraving of a Harbour Porpoise and Other Marine Life
Located in Langweer, NL
Harbour porpoise, Phocoena phocoena 1, short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis 2, and orca or killer whale, Orcinus orca 3. Source unknown, to be determined. Most likely publi...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Copper Engraved Map of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'New and Accurate Map of France from the latest improvements'. Original copper engraved map of France. Engraved by T. Bowen, published circa 1771.
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Map of The Bay of D'Estaing located on the Russian island Sakhalin, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan of La Baie d'Estaing'.
This map shows the bay of D'Estaing located on the Russian island of Sakhalin. La Perouse was selected b...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Sea Charts of Tourane Bay & the Con Dao Islands 'Pulo Condor', Vietnam, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Two maps on one sheet titled 'Carte d'une partie de la Cote de Cochinchine [and] Plan de l'Isle Condor'.
Sea charts of the coast of Vietnam around the Tourane Bay an...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Copper Engraved Portrait of Jesus Christ by Robert Brichet, around 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Title on the engraving: "Un Christ d'un original très ancien, que la fable donne pour après nature"
Translated: "A Christ of a very old original, which the fable gives for nature"
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century French Revolution Framed Madame De La Fayette Folding Evantail
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1789 French Revolution Patriotism fighting symbol by the famous french Comtess M De La Fayette. Révolution Française: M. de la Fayette offre ses...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Other
Pair Large Italian Gilt-Carved Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Pair large Italian gilt-carved brackets. Pair of gilt-carved brackets with rich silvered-gold patina and faux marble tops, Italy, circa 1770s
Dimens...
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Italian Baroque Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Wood
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