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Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints After Sowerby. English 18th Century
Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints After Sowerby. English 18th Century

Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints After Sowerby. English 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints. Hand coloured copper-plate engravings After drawings by J.Sowerby Published by W.Curtis 1793 Unframed. The measurement given is for one pri...

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1790s English Chinoiserie Antique Prints

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Joan Miró "La Bague du Sanglier" Lithograph, Signed and Numbered, 1967
Joan Miró "La Bague du Sanglier" Lithograph, Signed and Numbered, 1967

Joan Miró "La Bague du Sanglier" Lithograph, Signed and Numbered, 1967

By Joan Miró

Located in Oxnard, CA

Joan Miró (1893-1983) "La Bague du Sanglier" Limited Edition Lithograph on Arches paper Numbered 93/100 Hand signed in pencil Published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris Framed dimensions: ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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1969 Victor Vasarely Signed Op Art Serigraph
1969 Victor Vasarely Signed Op Art Serigraph

1969 Victor Vasarely Signed Op Art Serigraph

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century vintage op art serigraph by artist Victor Vasarely. Features a bright orange-red design of overlapping squares composed of small circles. Pencil signed on the lower rig...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Art Nouveau "Au Paradis des Bebes" 1902 Paris
Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Art Nouveau "Au Paradis des Bebes" 1902 Paris

Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Art Nouveau "Au Paradis des Bebes" 1902 Paris

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A vintage lithograph of a glamorous woman of the Art Nouveau era done by the famed artist Alphonse Mucha known for his flowing detailed art depicting mostly woman in a sexy but digni...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Prints

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Original Vintage Medical Print, Lungs, C.1900
Original Vintage Medical Print, Lungs, C.1900

Original Vintage Medical Print, Lungs, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of medical interest. Unframed. Published, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Prints

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Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round Frame, New
Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round Frame, New

Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round Frame, New

By John James Audubon

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...

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Early 19th Century British American Colonial Antique Prints

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Wood, Paper

Original Antique Print of Wall-paper Designed by Walter Crane. 1906
Original Antique Print of Wall-paper Designed by Walter Crane. 1906

Original Antique Print of Wall-paper Designed by Walter Crane. 1906

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful print of wall-paper designed by Walter Crane Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.  

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Prints

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Set of 24 Original Antique Prints of Kings of England, C.1840
Set of 24 Original Antique Prints of Kings of England, C.1840

Set of 24 Original Antique Prints of Kings of England, C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Glorious set of 24 prints of English Kings Steel engravings with amazing decorative vignettes Published by Virtue C.1840 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size of one...

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1840s English Antique Prints

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Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XLVI, 1892
Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XLVI, 1892

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XLVI, 1892

Located in Downingtown, PA

This richly gilded chromolithograph reproduces a garniture of three eighteenth-century Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases, drawn by Édouard Garnier and printed in colours heightened w...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Prints

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4 Liu Kuiling Beasts Hanging Scrolls Cats Monkeys Rabbits Squirrels 38"
4 Liu Kuiling Beasts Hanging Scrolls Cats Monkeys Rabbits Squirrels 38"

4 Liu Kuiling Beasts Hanging Scrolls Cats Monkeys Rabbits Squirrels 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

Four vintage Chinese hanging scroll prints after Liu Kuiling, circa 1979. Titled the Four Beasts paintings collection and includes: Rabbits in a Bamboo garden; Squirrels in a gnarle...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Prints

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Set of 12 Antique Prints of English Country Houses and Gardens, C.1880
Set of 12 Antique Prints of English Country Houses and Gardens, C.1880

Set of 12 Antique Prints of English Country Houses and Gardens, C.1880

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Glorious set of 12 prints of English country houses or stalely homes. Chromo-lithographs After the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon Published by Mackenzie C.1880 Unfr...

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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Prints

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Portuguese Equestrian Training Engravings — Baroque Horsemanship, 1790
Portuguese Equestrian Training Engravings — Baroque Horsemanship, 1790

Portuguese Equestrian Training Engravings — Baroque Horsemanship, 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

Portuguese Equestrian Training Engravings — Baroque Horsemanship, 1790 This striking set of three antique copperplate engravings originates from the celebrated Portuguese equestrian...

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Prints

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Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920
Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920

Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920

By Edmund Dulac

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...

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1920s British Moorish Vintage Prints

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Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920
Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920

Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920

By Edmund Dulac

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...

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1920s British Moorish Vintage Prints

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Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints- Orchids. Curtis. Dated 1837
Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints- Orchids. Curtis. Dated 1837

Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints- Orchids. Curtis. Dated 1837

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 12 orchid prints. Lithographs after drawings mainly by W.Fitch Original hand color Published by Curtis. Dated 1837 and 1838 Unframed. Free shipping

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1830s English Georgian Antique Prints

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Pair of Original Vintage Prints of Mushrooms, circa 1900
Pair of Original Vintage Prints of Mushrooms, circa 1900

Pair of Original Vintage Prints of Mushrooms, circa 1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of mushrooms. Unframed. Published, circa 1900. The size given is for one print Free shipping

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Prints

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Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Art Nouveau #1 Cocorico French Magazine Cover
Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Art Nouveau #1 Cocorico French Magazine Cover

Alphonse Mucha Lithograph Art Nouveau #1 Cocorico French Magazine Cover

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A vintage lithograph of a glamorous woman of the Art Nouveau era from the cover of the first edition of " Cocorico" a high art French magazine published in 1898 for their Dec. 31st i...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Prints

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Vintage Botanical Mushroom Illustration, by E. Hochdanz, Stuttgart, Germany
Vintage Botanical Mushroom Illustration, by E. Hochdanz, Stuttgart, Germany

Vintage Botanical Mushroom Illustration, by E. Hochdanz, Stuttgart, Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage botanical mushroom illustration print, published by E. Hochdanz, Stuttgart (Germany), circa late 19th – early 20th century, featuring meticulously hand-colored depictions of ...

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Mid-19th Century German Bauhaus Antique Prints

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Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne, ca.1820
Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne, ca.1820

Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne, ca.1820

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne Plate 100 Description: This finely executed botanical engraving depicts Saccharum officinarum, the sugarcane plant, shown with scientific clarity and quiet elegance. The composition presents the full growth habit with segmented canes and flowering plume, accompanied by precise analytical details of the inflorescence and spikelets, as well as a separate cross-section of the cane. The balance between clarity and restraint is characteristic of early German academic botany at its best. The print originates from Friedrich Gottlob Hayne’s monumental work Getreue Darstellung und Beschreibung der in der Arzneykunde gebräuchlichen Gewächse, published in Berlin in the early 19th century. Hayne was one of the most important botanical authors of his time, and his work played a crucial role in standardizing the visual language of medicinal and economic botany across Europe. Each plate was engraved on copper and then carefully hand colored, combining scientific accuracy with refined aesthetic appeal. Sugarcane held enormous economic and medicinal importance in the 18th and 19th centuries, linked to global trade networks, colonial agriculture, and the production of sugar as both food and pharmaceutical ingredient. As such, this plate carries strong historical resonance beyond its botanical subject, appealing equally to collectors of natural history, economic botany, and early scientific illustration. Visually, the print works exceptionally well as a stand-alone sheet. The calm composition, generous margins, and soft hand coloring make it particularly attractive for interior settings, from classic libraries to contemporary spaces where natural history prints are used as architectural accents. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with age. Minor surface marks and soft handling wear visible on close inspection. Plate impression visible. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: This print benefits from a wide mat to emphasize its scientific elegance. Recommended combinations include a black or dark walnut frame with an ivory or parchment mat for a classic look, or a slim natural oak frame with an off-white mat for a lighter, contemporary presentation. Avoid overly dark mats, which can overpower the delicate hand coloring. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Friedrich Gottlob Hayne, Berlin, early 19th century Keywords: antique botanical print, sugarcane print, sugar cane botanical, saccharum officinarum, antique plant illustration, hand colored botanical, 19th century botanical print, natural history wall art, framed botanical print, antique agricultural print, economic botany illustration, tropical plant artwork, colonial trade decor, kitchen botanical wall art...

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1820s Antique Prints

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Important Spectacular Set of Twelve 18th-century Weinmann Botanical Prints
Important Spectacular Set of Twelve 18th-century Weinmann Botanical Prints

Important Spectacular Set of Twelve 18th-century Weinmann Botanical Prints

Located in Downingtown, PA

"Phytanthoza Iconographia": Set of Twelve Botanical Engravings by Johann Weinmann, Circa 1737–1745 A fine and historically significant set of twelve original copperplate engravings ...

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Mid-18th Century German Georgian Antique Prints

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Hawaiian Volcanoes & Valleys – Antique Voyage Engravings, Renzi, Paris 1836
Hawaiian Volcanoes & Valleys – Antique Voyage Engravings, Renzi, Paris 1836

Hawaiian Volcanoes & Valleys – Antique Voyage Engravings, Renzi, Paris 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Hawaiian Volcanoes & Valleys – Antique Voyage Engravings, Renzi, Paris 1836 A rare and visually striking set of three small original antique engravings depicting the dramatic volcan...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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Set of 10 Antique Botanical Prints, English Botany 1902 – British Wild Flowers
Set of 10 Antique Botanical Prints, English Botany 1902 – British Wild Flowers

Set of 10 Antique Botanical Prints, English Botany 1902 – British Wild Flowers

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Hand Colored Plant Engravings Description: This refined set of ten antique botanical engravings offers a calm, natural elegance that ...

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Early 20th Century British Prints

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Antique Botanical Prints Alpine Flora Set of 8, Chromolithographs, 1897
Antique Botanical Prints Alpine Flora Set of 8, Chromolithographs, 1897

Antique Botanical Prints Alpine Flora Set of 8, Chromolithographs, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Botanical Prints Alpine Flora Set of 8, Chromolithographs, 1897 A beautifully cohesive set of eight late 19th-century botanical prints depicting a variety of alpine flowerin...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Prints

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Rare Set of Botanical Engravings – Lotus, Lathyrus & Hedysarum, ca.1690
Rare Set of Botanical Engravings – Lotus, Lathyrus & Hedysarum, ca.1690

Rare Set of Botanical Engravings – Lotus, Lathyrus & Hedysarum, ca.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Lotus, Lathyrus & Hedysarum, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attributed to Augustus...

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Late 17th Century German Antique Prints

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FORNASETTI Set of 2 "Città Di Carte" Panels
FORNASETTI Set of 2 "Città Di Carte" Panels

FORNASETTI Set of 2 "Città Di Carte" Panels

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare original vintage set of 2 "Città di Carta" screen print on wood panels, designed by Piero Fornasetti / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti Original label on the back Each panel ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Antique India Battle Print – Siege of Mooltan 1849, Elephant War Scene
Antique India Battle Print – Siege of Mooltan 1849, Elephant War Scene

Antique India Battle Print – Siege of Mooltan 1849, Elephant War Scene

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique India Battle Print – Siege of Mooltan 1849, Elephant War Scene A striking and highly decorative mid-19th century historical engraving depicting The Siege of Mooltan, 1849, o...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Prints

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Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Blue Tit, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a Blue Tit Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color P...

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1880s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums, 1897
Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums, 1897

Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums This exquisite set of antique botanical prints highlights "Chrysanthemum Carinatum," "Marg...

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1890s Antique Prints

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Original Antique Print of The English Civil War- Naseby. C.1870
Original Antique Print of The English Civil War- Naseby. C.1870

Original Antique Print of The English Civil War- Naseby. C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of The Battle of Naseby Fine steel engraving after G.Cattermole Published by Mackenzie C.1870 Unframed. The size given is the paper size

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1870s English Antique Prints

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Marti Somers — "6 Limes Juggling" Signed Limited Edition Print (103/195)
Marti Somers — "6 Limes Juggling" Signed Limited Edition Print (103/195)

Marti Somers — "6 Limes Juggling" Signed Limited Edition Print (103/195)

Located in San Carlos, CA

Add a touch of whimsical sophistication to your collection with this enchanting limited-edition print by acclaimed contemporary artist Marti Somers. Titled 6 Limes Juggling, the piec...

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2010s American Modern Prints

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Flamingo Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 in Round Frame, New
Flamingo Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 in Round Frame, New

Flamingo Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 in Round Frame, New

By John James Audubon

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a digitally remastered print of a Flamingo referenced from an Audubon. Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's. Prints of this style were origina...

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2010s British American Colonial Prints

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St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900
St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900

St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This exceptionally tender and beautifully composed late 19th–early 20th century German chromolithograph depi...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859
Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Chinese Punishment of the Rack'. Print of Chinese punishment of the rack. The rack is a torture device consisting of a rectangular...

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1850s English Antique Prints

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Jane Wells Loudon Botanical Prints
Jane Wells Loudon Botanical Prints

Jane Wells Loudon Botanical Prints

By Jane Loudon

Located in Downingtown, PA

Victorian Blooms: Pair of Botanical Prints by Jane Wells Loudon, Plates 11 & 31, Circa 1843 This exquisite pair of hand-colored lithographs is by the celebrated botanical artist Jan...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Prints

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Vintage CBGB poster 1983 (CBGB 10 year anniversary Patti Smith Talking Heads)
Vintage CBGB poster 1983 (CBGB 10 year anniversary Patti Smith Talking Heads)

Vintage CBGB poster 1983 (CBGB 10 year anniversary Patti Smith Talking Heads)

By Patti Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare vintage original CBGB club poster published in 1983 to commemorate the historic venue's 10 year anniversary. Offset lithograph. 1983. Measures: 23x35 inches. Good overall vint...

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1980s Vintage Prints

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The Botanic Garden Flower Prints by Benjamin Maund, London c.1836
The Botanic Garden Flower Prints by Benjamin Maund, London c.1836

The Botanic Garden Flower Prints by Benjamin Maund, London c.1836

Located in Langweer, NL

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A striking pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin M...

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1830s British Antique Prints

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Original "1902-1907 Officers of the Staff Corps" by C. Ogden, 1908
Original "1902-1907 Officers of the Staff Corps" by C. Ogden, 1908

Original "1902-1907 Officers of the Staff Corps" by C. Ogden, 1908

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This colorful lithograph by H. A. Ogden was published in 1908 by Brigadier General J. B. Allshire. Originally published as a comprehensive series of U. S. military uniforms, this pri...

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Early 1900s American Antique Prints

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Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Spotted Flycatcher, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a Spotted Flycatcher Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...

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1880s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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South American Banana Palm Tree Framed Print from C 1843 Study, New
South American Banana Palm Tree Framed Print from C 1843 Study, New

South American Banana Palm Tree Framed Print from C 1843 Study, New

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a digitally remastered print of a Banana Palm referenced from a French print dating to circa 1843 Prints of this style were originally printed in black and white and then ...

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2010s British American Colonial Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C
Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C

Located in Langweer, NL

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive 19th-century engraving titled Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston presents a sweeping pan...

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1860s French Antique Prints

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Original Antique Print of a Firecrest, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Firecrest, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Firecrest, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a Firecrest Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color ...

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1880s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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Japanese Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Geometric & Floral Patterns 1869
Japanese Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Geometric & Floral Patterns 1869

Japanese Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Geometric & Floral Patterns 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Japanese Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Geometric & Floral Patterns, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph presents a dazzling array of Japanese ornamental designs, featuring...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852

Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925
English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925

English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925

Located in Langweer, NL

English Spot Rabbits – Wildlife Lithograph by Henri Verstijnen, c.1925 This charming wildlife lithograph by the Dutch artist Henri Verstijnen depicts a family of English Spot rabbit...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Prints

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Native US Flora - Six Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Native US Flora - Six Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879

Native US Flora - Six Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879

Located in Langweer, NL

The image displays a collection of six chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typi...

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1870s American Antique Prints

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Benjamin Maund Botanical Flower Prints from London c.1836 – Pair
Benjamin Maund Botanical Flower Prints from London c.1836 – Pair

Benjamin Maund Botanical Flower Prints from London c.1836 – Pair

Located in Langweer, NL

Pair of Botanical Engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by B. Maund, London c.1836 An elegant pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin...

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1830s British Antique Prints

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Mexican Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854
Mexican Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Mexican Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Mexican Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854 This antique hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by Martial Ardan...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Greece, Turkey and Armenia c1860
Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Greece, Turkey and Armenia c1860

Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Greece, Turkey and Armenia c1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Greece, Turkey and Armenia c1860 A refined and historically evocative mid-19th century costume print depicting figures from Greece and the Otto...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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Festive Parade, Switzerland – Adrian von Bubenberg & His Household Banner, 1855
Festive Parade, Switzerland – Adrian von Bubenberg & His Household Banner, 1855

Festive Parade, Switzerland – Adrian von Bubenberg & His Household Banner, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Festive Parade – Adrian von Bubenberg and His Household Banner This magnificent hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittmer, is par...

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1850s Antique Prints

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Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867
Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867 This 19th-century engraving presents a detailed view of Plaza Santo Domingo in Mexico City, one of the city’s...

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1860s French Antique Prints

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Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s
Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s

Decorative Set of 3 Antique Botanical Prints, Wildflowers of Leipzig 1690s

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Anonis, Hedysarum & Genista hispanica, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attributed t...

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Late 17th Century German Antique Prints

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Verdant Vintage: A Triptych from Edward Step's Botanical Compendium, 1896
Verdant Vintage: A Triptych from Edward Step's Botanical Compendium, 1896

Verdant Vintage: A Triptych from Edward Step's Botanical Compendium, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

"Verdant Vintage: A Triptych from Edward Step's Botanical Compendium" Presenting "Verdant Vintage," an exquisite selection of original antique prints from the seminal volume "Favour...

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1890s British Antique Prints

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Antique and Vintage Prints for Wall Decor

Prints are works of art produced in multiple editions. Though several copies of a specific artwork can exist, collectors consider antique and vintage prints originals when they have been manually created by the artist or are “impressions” that are part of the artist’s intent for the work.

Modern artists use a range of printmaking techniques to produce different types of prints such as relief, intaglio and planographic. Relief prints are created by cutting away a printing surface to leave only a design. Ink or paint is applied to the raised parts of the surface, and it is used to stamp or press the design onto paper or another surface. Relief prints include woodcuts, linocuts and engravings.

Intaglio prints are the opposite of relief prints in that they are incised into the printing surface. The artist cuts the design into a block, plate or other material and then coats it with ink before wiping off the surface and transferring the design to paper through tremendous pressure. Intaglio prints have plate marks showing the impression of the original block or plate as it was pressed onto the paper.

Artists create planographic prints by drawing a design on a stone or metal plate using a grease crayon. The plate is washed with water, then ink is spread over the plate and it adheres to the grease markings. The image is then stamped on paper to make prints.

All of these printmaking methods have an intricate process, although each can usually transfer only one color of ink. Artists use separate plates or blocks for multiple colors, and together these create one finished work of art.

Find prints ranging from the 18th- and 19th-century bird illustrations by J.C. Sepp to mid-century modern prints, as well as numerous other antique and vintage prints at 1stDibs. Browse the collection today and read about how to arrange wall art in your space.