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Period: Late 18th Century
1797 Set of 2 Large Aquatints, Maritime, Explosion of the 'HMS' Boyne
By John William Edy
Located in Norwich, GB
On offer two superb and large aquatints (with original hand color) depicting the “Explosion on, and Sinking of Her Majesty’s Ship BOYNE”
Plate 1. “View of His Majesty's Ship Boyne...
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British Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Large Antique Map of Europe, Showing the Empire of Charlemagne
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Imperium Caroli Magni (..)'. Large antique map of Europe, showing the Empire of Charlemagne in the 8th Century. Engraved by T. Kitchin. Published J. Blair, circa ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Print of Arrows and Arrow Heads by Wilkes '1797'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A view of Arrows & Arrow Heads (..)'. Original antique print of arrows and arrow heads, from the earlies Ages, to the present tim...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Roman Rosette Engraving #26, Campo Vaccino
Located in Langweer, NL
This elegant engraving from the late 18th century features a rosette, an ornamental design resembling a stylized rose, which has been a recurring motif in architectural design throug...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century Architectural Mastery by Neufforge in Engravings, Circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Architectural engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge (1714–1791).
Neufforge was a Flemish engraver, architect, and publisher known for his work "Recueil élémentaire d'architectur...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Death of Commander Fleuriot de Langle and His Men at Maouna, Samoa, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts a harrowing and chaotic scene from an 18th-century exploration, specifically the tragic event involving Commander Fleuriot de Langle and his men. The scene is s...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Geo III Mahogany 2 Drawer Wall Shelf, C1785
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III mahogany 2 drawer wall shelf, C1785. The shelf has 4 equally spaced tiers, 2 drawers with original brass pulls and inset locks. The sides beautifully fret carved.
Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for over 30 years with a large collection of period furniture, art, books...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Mahogany
Old Nautical Print by Engraving on Copper Plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate n. 149, page. 166 fig. 1209-1212; with frame cm 57.8 x 31.8. The prospect of the side of a ship is depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Small Italian Oil on Board, “Riders in Landscape with Villa”, attr. Zuccarelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
In a small square (later) frame with a small plaque attributing Francesco Zuccarelli of Tuscany, b. 1702 d. 1788, depicting two riders in a landscape with a villa in the distance
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Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paint
Embroidered Holy Spirit Panel
Located in New York, NY
Embroidered Holy Spirit panel. Antique embroidered doubled sided panel in paper with original antique seeded glass and gilt carved frame, Italy, l...
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Italian Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Silk
Neoclassical Visions: De Neufforge's Temple Designs Original Engravings, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge, a French architect and engraver from the 18th century. These images are part of his work "Recueil élémentaire d'architecture," an influentia...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Set of 8 Original Antique Prints of Monkey's, circa 1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 8 copper-plate engravings of monkeys after De Seve
I particularly like the naivety of the drawings.
Published C.1780
Unframed.
Free shipping.
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English Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Copper Engraving of an Inca Marriage Ceremony, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Cérémonie du Mariage des Incas'.
Copper engraving of an Inca marriage ceremony.
This print originates from volume 20 of 'Histoire generale ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Elegance of the White Stork Engraved and in Original Hand-Coloring, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Elegance of the White Stork"
Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, hailing from the late 18th century, captures the serene grace of the White s...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from circa 1782 in custom black frame under glass. Step into the pages of history with this authentic American Revolu...
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North American Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Optical Print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Phare de l'Egypte'. A vue d'optique of the lighthouse of Alexandria. Also called Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most famous...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old Engraving of Mexican Festivities and Rituals in the Age of Discovery, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving provided is titled "The Rejoicings of the Mexicans, at the beginning of the Age." It was included in Portlock’s "New Collection of Voyages and Travels," published in 17...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Man of the Sandwich Islands, with His Helmet J. Webber del. J.K. Sherwin Sc.
By John Webber
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 Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Map of the Republic of Genoa
Located in New York, NY
Framed antique hand-coloured map of the Republic of Genoa including the duchies of Mantua, Modena, and Parma.
Europe, late 18th century.
Dimension: 25...
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European Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
Old Map Depicting Turkey, Persia, Arab and Black Sea Etc, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turquie d'Asie, Arabie, Perse, Tartarie Independante'.
Old map of Turkey in Asia. The map shows all of Turkey and the Black Sea, and extends east to include t...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Faces of Santa Cristina: Portraits from the Age of Discovery, Engravings of 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving shows two individuals labeled as "A MAN of STA CHRISTINA." and "A WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA."
On the left, the man is depicted with a direct gaze, curly hair, and a strip...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Bird Print of the Green Woodpecker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Picus Martius sive Viridis'. The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. There are four subspecies and it occurs...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Rare Engraving of a Famous Battle Near Ushant Between the French and British
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der ungluckliche Zufall der beeden Frazösischen Kriegs (..) - Etat malheureux de Quebeck et de la Surveillante (..)'. An engraving of a painting by Richard Paton of the three and a half hour long naval battle of 6 October 1779 which was fought off Ushant between HMS Quebec, under the command of Captain George Farmer, and the Surveillante, under the command of Captain Couédic de Kergoaler. The Quebec caught fire and exploded, and the British crew were rescued by the French. Captain George Farmer (b.1732) died in the battle. American War of Independence...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
18th Century Georgian Japanned Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a English Antique Georgian bowfront cabinet, which has fixed
shelfes inside and a locking door.
The Chinoiserie decoration or Japanning as it is known in Europe,
is beautifully decorated with Figures, Birds, Rocks and Tree's, and
a Pagoda in the background.
This is a lovely and useful piece of furniture when a quiet corner asks
for some interest. The late Coco Chanel decorated her apparment with
several pieces of Chinoiserie.
Literature:
English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century, Herbert Cescinsky, George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, p. 215, fig 224. Dated 1725-1730.
Refs:
The development of English black japanning...
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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Oak
Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Curlew by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Scolopax, Arquata, Numenius'. The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlew...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Portraits of Nobility from the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), Published circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving is a set of two portraits side by side from "A New, Royal, Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography, Antient and Modern" published by C. C...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Original Antique Hand-colored Copperplate Engraving of a Crane, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
"The Graceful Sentinel: The Crane"
Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving from the closing years of the 18th century is a part of the celebrated series by ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Trumeau Louis XVI Children Scene, Late 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Late 18th century, Louis XVI Trumeau.
The mirror is no the original, the painting representing a children scene needs a restoration
Good condition.
For shipping: 5 x 165 x 74 c...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Mirror, Wood
Ancient Rosette in the Temple of Jupiter the Stayer, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
"Rosone Antico nel Tempio di Giove Statore."
A breakdown of the title:
- "Rosone" typically refers to an architectural term for a rose window, which is a circular window with a dec...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Handcolored Copperplate Engraving Showing a Perspective View of a Chinese Temple
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue d'un Temple Chinois'. View of a Chinese temple. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Delicate Predator: Botanical Illustrations of Drosera, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
The plant depicted in the illustration is identified as "Drosera rotundifolia," which is commonly known as the round-leaved sundew. It is a species of sundew, a carnivorous plant tha...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Domestic Harmony: Aleut Household Life in Unalaska, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
This listing is an original antique engraving titled "The INSIDE of a HOUSE, in OONALASHKA." It shows an intimate scene inside a dwelling, presumably belonging to the indigenous peop...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Regal Dignity and Island Beauty: King Poulaho of Tonga and a Woman of Eua, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique engraving presents two individual portraits side by side.
On the left is the "Portrait of POULAO, KING of the Friendly Islands," which refers to the historical ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Engraved Representations of North American Tribes around the Mississippi, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique print is a pair of original engravings from "Bankes's New System of Geography." This work, as indicated by the title, was published by royal authority, suggestin...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1780s Villa Albani-inspired Rosette Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite engraving, dating back to around 1780, presents a masterfully crafted rosette, a decorative motif that captures the elegance and refined aesthetic of the neoclassical ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
De Neufforge's Neoclassical Visions: Original Engravings, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravings that were part of the extensive collection by Jean-François de Neufforge, from his publication "Recueil élémentaire d'architecture." This collection was a significant work...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pair of Italian Drawings after Procaccini Academic Studies of Nude Male 1780s
By Giulio Cesare Procaccini
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Neoclassical period red sanguine on paper drawings of seated male nudes, two academical studies of nude men, Italian drawing works on paper after Procaccini, dating back to l...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Quietude in Dusky Bay: An 18th-Century Family Scene in New Zealand, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an 18th-century engraving showing a family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. It depicts a tranquil scene with three individuals, presumably a family, in a coastal forest settin...
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Antique Late 18th Century 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 Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Pre-Battle Rituals: The King of Florida and His Magician, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraving from "Portlock's New Collection of Voyages and Travels," likely dating around 1780. It depicts a scene titled "A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Neoclassical Sanctum: De Neufforge's Ecclesiastical Engravings of a Church, 770
Located in Langweer, NL
These two engravings are typical of Jean-François de Neufforge's detailed and elaborate architectural works. They belong to the "Recueil élémentaire d'architecture," which is a compr...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
French Louis XVI Young Woman Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI (18/19th Cent) portrait oil painting of young woman wearing a blue dress holding a pink ribbon with flowers in her hair in a gold carved frame (style of NATTIER)
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Gold
Movement and Tradition: A Sandwich Islander's Dance in the 18th Century, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original antique engraving from "Bankes's New System of Geography," which depicts "A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing." The term "Sandwich Islands" was the name gi...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Navigating History: An Allegorical Frontispiece Honoring Captain Cook, ca.1788
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique engraving of the frontispiece to "Bankes's New System of Geography." The detailed artwork typically found in frontispieces of this era was designed to capture the essence ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Engraving Principal Peoples Of America, By Jacques Grasset St Sauveur XVIIIth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur.
Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810) was a draftsman. This print dates from 1798.
Print engraved in black manner and colored.
E...
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European Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Naval Engagement at Unalata, Guam: The Peril of HMS Success, circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century engraving depicting a nautical scene with dramatic action. The image shows two sailing ships in a state of distress near a rocky coastline, with the central s...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Set of 2 Antique Butterfly Prints 'in Original Handcoloring, '1779'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de Drie...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Engravings of John Hawkesworth & Captain James King: Chroniclers of Captain Cook
Located in Langweer, NL
Commemorative Portraits of John Hawkesworth and Captain James King by Thornton
This detailed engraving, crafted by the artist Thornton, presents a pair of oval portraits depicting t...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Period French Empire Neoclassical Wallpaper Screen by Zuber of Dufour
By Jean Zuber
Located in Essex, MA
Period Empire neoclassical wallpaper screen.
Either by Zuber of Dufour.
Was always intended as a screen.
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French Empire Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Anatomy Print of the Endocrine System Showing Kidneys, Uterus, etc, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the endocrine system showing kidneys, the uterus and more.
This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elw...
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Antique Late 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 Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Patina Rich Engraving of an Antique Hand-Colored Great Crowned Pigeon, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
"Regal Display: The Great Crowned Pigeon"
Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving from the late 18th century is a splendid example from the oeuvre of William Hayes and ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
English Titled 18th c Lady with Coat of Arms Portrait Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century English noblewoman in a gold gilt ornate period frame. Lovely detail and color, coat of arms in corner. Unsigned.
Without the frame the painting itself measures 29 inche...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Giltwood, Canvas
Set of 5 Antique Prints of Arabian Costumes, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of five antique print of various Arabian costumes. These prints originate from 'Voyage de m. Niebuhr en Arabie et en d'autres pays de l'Orient avec l'extrait de sa description de...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Authentic 1784 Engraved Portrait of Historian Rapin de Thoyras
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an engraved portrait of Mr. Rapin de Thoyras, created for Harrington's edition of "Rapin's History of England."
The individual in the portrait is Paul de Rapin, Lord ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1787 Engraved Portrait of King Henry IV - Lancastrian Sovereign
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraved portrait of Henry IV, King of England.
Henry IV was the first English monarch from the Lancastrian branch of the Plantagenets and came to power after deposing his cousin Richard II in 1399. His reign was marked by the start of the 15-year civil strife known as the Wars of the Roses, numerous rebellions, and efforts to consolidate his power and legitimize his somewhat tenuous claim to the throne.
The text mentions that the portrait is based on a picture at Hampton Court, which is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Published as the act directs on June 18th, 1787, this engraving is part of the collection for "Harrington's Edition of Rapin's History of England."
Henry IV's reign is notable for the rebellion led by the famous knight Henry Percy...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
1784 Engraved Portrait of Edward VI - Young English Monarch
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique engraved portrait from Harrington's edition of "Rapin's History of England."
The text identifies the subject as Edward the VI, King of England, France, and Ireland. The engraving is again by Goldar, indicating John Goldar's work, and it was published as the act directs on July 22nd, 1784.
Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Born on October 12...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
Optical Print of the Imperial Colleges and Warehouses in St. Petersburg, Russia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Prospectus Collegiorum Imperialium et Fundorum Orientalium Mercatorum Petersburgi - Vista de los Collegios Imperiales, Y de l'Almazen de las Mercaderias Orientales a Petersbourg'. The Imperial Colleges in St. Petersburg on the left and the merchant warehouses on the right. Magnificent view of downtown St. Petersburg, shows the so-called Twelve Colleges, originally built by Peter the Great...
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall Decorations
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Paper
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