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Portrait of George Washington - Engraving from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Portrait of George Washington Engraving from the Mid-19th Century This antique engraved portrait of George Washington is a dignified depic...
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1850s Antique Prints

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Excellent Antique Map of America with Unusual Northwest Coast of America, c.1754
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld, dienende tot aanwyzing an de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderne Naar West Indie.' Excellent map of America, featuring an unusual northwest coast of America, which includes Martin d'Aguilar's strait which provides for a Northwest Passage via the Great Lakes. The rest of the NW coast...
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1750s Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Various Medals of the Turkish Empire, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 42: 'Turksch Keizerrijk. Keizerlijke Orde van de Halve Maan - Orde van Nichen Istehar of van Verdienste.' (Turkish Empire. Order of the Crescent - Order of Glory). The Imperial Order of the Crescent was a chivalric order of the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted in 1799 by Sultan Selim...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Red and Gold Orchid Print – Odontoglossum Coronarium, Reichenbachia c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Print – Orchid Odontoglossum coronarium, c.1888 An extraordinary antique botanical print of Odontoglossum Coronarium, a visually commanding orchid species, from th...
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1880s German Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Mastino II della Scala, Lord of Verona, by Bonnard, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Mastino II, XIV Siecle.’ Original antique print of Mastino II della Scala, Lord of Verona, Italy. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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19th Century Pair of Framed Italian Hand Colored Engravings
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century pair of framed Italian hand colored engravings One engraving depicts a scene from Florence, Italy The other depicts a sc...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Prints

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Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1930
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Edmund Dulac Lithograph. Published circa 1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual image.
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1930s British Islamic Vintage Prints

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Cross-Section of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx Head – Egypt Engraving of 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Cross-Section of the Great Pyramid and View of the Sphinx Head – Egypt Engraving, 1776 Description: This fascinating 1776 engraving presents an early European interpretation ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Prints

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Architectural Study of Egyptian Capitals and Friezes, c.1776 Engraving Set
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Architectural Study of Egyptian Capitals and Friezes, c.1750 Engraving Set Description: This finely detailed pair of 18th-century engravings presents a comparative visual stu...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Prints

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Antique Print of the 'Westerkerk' Church in Amsterdam, Holland, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Wester-Kerk van binnen, naar 't Oosten, te zien. This print depicts a church interior in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from ' Amsterdam, ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Prints

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Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Armoured Knight and Horse in Tournament Dress, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Armoured Knight and Horse in Tournament Dress Description: This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph presents a fully armoured knight mounted on a similarly armoured horse, highlighting the grandeur of medieval tournament culture. Drawn from *Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums* (1842) by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, the plate exemplifies the craftsmanship of tournament armor and equestrian regalia. The knight is clad in articulated plate armor, intricately engraved and polished to perfection, reflecting the martial prowess and status of a noble warrior. He holds a ceremonial poleaxe, often seen in jousts or tournaments as both a practical weapon and a symbol of chivalry. His plumed helmet, adorned with vibrant red and yellow feathers, adds an element of spectacle befitting a medieval tournament. The horse is draped in a richly patterned caparison, a cloth covering adorned with intricate geometric designs, likely symbolizing the knight's heraldic identity. The ornate horse armor...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Rare Antique Bible Map of Southern Europe by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Prints

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Set of 4 Antique Bird Prints Wren, Whitethroat, Robin, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique bird prints titled 'Common Wren - Whitethroat - Robin - Golden-Crested Wren'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Wild Birds' by Walter Swaysland. Illustrated b...
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20th Century Prints

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Beautiful, Hand-Crafted Lithograph of Ferns of Indonesia (Polypodium), 1829
Located in Langweer, NL
Original 1829 Hand-Colored Fern Lithograph from Flora Javae (Indonesia). This one depicts a variant of Polypodium (tropical fern), in particular P. Laciniatum. By Carolo Ludovico Blu...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Prints

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Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Black Lark by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Black Lark by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730 Description: This elegant antique hand-colored engraving depicts The Black Lark, drawn and engra...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Prints

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The Harmony of Nature – A Rare Japanese-Inspired Chromolithograph, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Nature's Elegance with Japanese Aesthetics – Plate V from G. A. Audsley’s Chromolithographic Collection Description: Plate V from Section V of G. A. Audsley’s chromolithograp...
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1880s Antique Prints

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1706 Heraldic Engraving of Scotland’s Unicorn and Royal Arms by Coronelli
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1706 Heraldic Engraving of Scotland’s Unicorn and Royal Arms by Coronelli Description: This elegant antique print, likely from Vincenzo Maria Coronelli’s 'Isole Britanniche: ...
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Early 1700s Antique Prints

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Robert Motherwell Abstract Expressionist Print in 19th Century Gilt Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract Expressionist Print, by Robert Motherwell, American, circa 1967. This work is from the limited edition portfolio "In Memory of My Feelings: A Selection of Poems by Frank O'Hara". Only 2500 were printed. This example has been professionally framed under UV resistant glass in a 19th Century gilt frame.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Original Antique Print of The Ancient City of Palmyra, Syria, circa 1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of Palmyra, Syria Fine mezzotint engraving Published by Thomas Kelly, London, circa 1840 Unframed.  
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1840s English Greco Roman Antique Prints

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Grace on the Water: The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) in Repose, 1929
Located in Langweer, NL
This print from the "Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade" series depicts the mute swan, Cygnus olor, known as 'Knolsvan' in Swedish. The swan is portrayed with an air of ...
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1920s Vintage Prints

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Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
The collage of original antique engravings a compilation of three prints from the "Encyclopédie" by Diderot and d'Alembert. Each print showcases various furnishings and decorative elements relating to beds and upholstery from the 18th century. The collection presents a visual guide to the design and craftsmanship of the period. In the first print, we see two types of beds with canopies, known as "Lit à colonnes" and "Lit à la Duchesse," accompanied by different fabric patterns that might be used for the bed drapery or other upholstery within a room. The second print continues with illustrations of beds, including "Lit à double tombeau" and "Lit à tombeau simple," a camp bed or "Lit de camp à l'Angloise," as well as a folding screen ("Paravent"), a fire screen ("Ecran"), and a type of swing door ("Porte-Batante"). The third print features a more elaborate "Lit à la Polonaise...
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1760s Antique Prints

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Catholic Episcopal Rites – Rare 1734 Engraving of Bishop's Ceremonial Duties
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Catholic Episcopal Rites – Rare 1734 Engraving of Bishop's Ceremonial Duties Description: This finely executed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents six distinct eccles...
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1730s Antique Prints

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Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print from Oken’s Naturgeschichte Description: This striking antique hand-colored lithograph, tit...
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1830s Antique Prints

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Charles Monnet " National Assembly In The Night Of August 4-5 " Engraving
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This engraving represents the National Assembly in the night of August 4 and 5, 1789 realized by Isodore Stanislas Herman after the work of Charles Monnet...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Prints

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Heroic Portrait of Polish General J. Poniatowski – 1836 Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Heroic Portrait of Polish General J. Poniatowski – 1836 Lithograph by Last & Visser A compelling 19th-century lithographic portrait of Prince Józef Antoni Poniatowski (1763–1813), o...
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1830s Antique Prints

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Paul Gauguin Deux Femmes Maories Accroupies Limited Edition Lithograph Print
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful limited edition lithograph (Zincograph) by renowned French artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). The work is titled "Deux Femmes Maories Accroupies" and was printed on smooth, cream imitation Japan paper around 1894-95. It is from an edition of approximately 200 from L'Epreuve--Album d'Art, Paris. Catalogue Raisonne Kornfeld 26; Guérin 87. The work has been professionally matted and framed and comes from the prestigious Kelton Collection in Los Angeles. This exact piece can be found in The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston. A very good impression of this scarce print. Would be a great addition to any Gaugin or French Post-Impressionist art collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 19.5" high, 23" wide, and 1.5" deep Viewable...
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1890s French Antique Prints

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Alpine Violet and Red Calandrinia hand coloured botanical print 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Alpine Violet and Red Calandrinia hand coloured botanical print 1874 This finely hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two striking alpine plants, Viola obliqua and Calan...
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1870s Antique Prints

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A Pair of Alexander Pope Jr. Duck Chromolithographs, 1878
Located in Savannah, GA
Alexander Pope Jr. (American, 1849-1924) A pair of chromolithographs from Upland Game Birds and Water Fowl of the United States, 1878 The Golden-Ey...
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1870s American Other Antique Prints

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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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Original Keith Haring Signed Poster, Italia 1983, Framed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Keith Haring signed poster. Italia 1983. Framed. Obtained from the estate of the original owner.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Prints

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Antique Print of Gioachino Rossini, an Italian Opera Composer, 1868
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gioachino Rossini'. Portrait of Gioachino Rossini. Gioachino Antonio Rossini (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Itali...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Jesus's Tomb in Jerusalem, 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Das Heilige Grab (Jerusalem)'. View of Jesus's Tomb in Jerusalem. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - Jun...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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17th Century Flaemish Abraham Genoels II "Landscape with Rabbit" Etching
By Abraham Genoels II
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful etching by Abraham Genoels II (Antwerp 1640-1723) from a painting by Adam Frans van der Meulen (Brussels 1844-Paris 1690). Excellent state of conservation with wide margin...
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Prints

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Antique Print of St. John the Baptist, After Carracci, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Carracci Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co. C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Baroque Antique Prints

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Original Antique Map of South East Asia by Thomas Clerk, 1817
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of South East Asia Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 Unframed.
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1810s English Antique Prints

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James Coignard Signed Carborundum Etching on Paper from Otage et Rouge Series
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A captivating modern inspired carborundum etching on etching on Moulin de Larroque paper with applied collage and threaded twine by James Coignard. Hand signed bottom right with an annotation of 1/50 on the bottom left. From the “Otage et Rouge” series. Published late 1970s. Image was used as the cover the of the exhibition poster for Nahan Galleries in New Orleans, 1979. Geometric forms in bright bold colors create a dynamic composition. Taking inspiration from early 20th century art movements such as Constructivism, this painting makes a modern statement. From a private collection. Dimensions: 46.25""h x 32.25""w x 1”d (framed). In very good vintage condition. James Coignard (1925- ) is a painter...
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1970s Vintage Prints

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Selection of Alexander Calder Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that lived in France from 1951-1983. These are most likely from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for more Alexander Calder and Joan Miro lithographs from...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Set of 9 Original Antique Prints of Waterbirds After Francis Lydon, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 9 antique prints of waterbirds Lithographs after the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon Original colour Published by John C. Nimmo, Circa 1880. Unframe...
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1880s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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Inscriptions on the Legs of the Colossus of Memnon – Greek & Latin Graffiti
Located in Langweer, NL
Inscriptions on the Legs of the Colossus of Memnon – Greek & Latin Graffiti Description: This fascinating paired engraving documents the inscriptions found on the legs of the famed ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Prints

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Set of 5 Antique Prints of Ancient Buildings in Rome and its Vicinity, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful set off of 5 aquatint prints of old Rome, Italy, including the popular view of the Coliseum. Matthew Dubourg (active 1786 – 1838) From "Views of the Remains of Ancient Bu...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Prints

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Pair of 19th Century Neoclassic Framed Prints
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century neoclassic steel engraving prints. Professionally matted and framed.
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Robert Cenedella 'American, B.1940', Le Cirque NY, 1st Edition Print 52/100
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Original unframed lithograph by Robert Cenedella (American, b. 1940) for Le Cirque 2000. The artist painted famous patrons and friends of the world famous Le Cirque restaurant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Prints

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Antique Woodblock Print, Actor Series, Japan, circa 1847
Located in Chatham, ON
UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) - Antique woodblock print - from the actor series - third print only (part of a triptych) - contained in a vintag...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Prints

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Rare Botanical Beauties with Butterflies – 1775 Plates from Meerburgh’s Garden
Located in Langweer, NL
Botanical Trio with Butterflies – From Nicolaas Meerburgh’s 'Afbeeldingen van Zeldzaame Gewassen' This elegant trio of hand-colored botanical prints, featuring delicately illustrate...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Prints

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"Manon" by Louis Icart Art Deco Etching
Located in Brescia, IT
"Manon" Luis Icart 1927 Manon by Louis Icart (French 1888-1959) Etching and Aquatint with Touches of Hand Coloring on Wove paper. Circa 1927. Signed in pencil lower right. With or...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Prints

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Antique Print of Funeral Ceremonies of the Canadian People by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet. The first image shows the festivities of Canadian people while the deceased is carried to a Cabin. The second image shows a funeral procession. This print...
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Early 18th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Engraving of the Brass Laver in Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem, ca.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique religion print titled 'Het kopere Waschvat, Tusschen de Tente der t'zamenkomst en den altaar'. Antique print of the Brass Laver in Solomon's Tem...
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1720s Antique Prints

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Biblical Engravings – Vision of Candlesticks, Apostle Jude & Judgment of Angels
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 Biblical Engravings – Vision of Candlesticks, Apostle Jude & Judgment of Angels (1735) This dramatic and theologically rich set of three antique engravings, published in 1735, illustrates apocalyptic and apostolic themes from the Book of Revelation and the Epistle of St. Jude. Executed in detailed copper engraving, each scene presents spiritual visions, divine authority, and prophetic symbolism with powerful visual intensity. Ideal for collectors of esoteric religious art or as a striking triptych display. The first engraving, from Revelation Chapter I, is titled “The Vision of the Seven Golden Candlesticks.” It shows the Apostle John falling to the ground in awe as he beholds Christ standing among seven candlesticks, with stars in his hand and a sword issuing from his mouth. Christ appears elevated on clouds, radiant and commanding, symbolising divine authority over the churches. The candlesticks represent the seven churches of Asia, and the vision initiates John's apocalyptic revelation. The imagery is intense and mystical, filled with light, cloud, and motion. The second engraving, from the Epistle of Jude, illustrates “The Apostate Angels reserved as Prisoners in Chains of Darkness to the Judgment of the Great Day.” An angel descends from the heavens bearing chains, binding demonic figures who writhe in terror as beams of divine light strike them. The Apostle Jude, seated below with a scroll and astonished gaze, points to the celestial vision. The composition is dramatic, balancing divine justice with earthly witness, and filled with cloud formations, angelic figures, and dynamic motion. It vividly conveys the judgment and order of the unseen spiritual realm. The third engraving shows “St. Jude the Apostle” standing upon a stone pedestal, carrying a large wooden cross...
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1730s English Antique Prints

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Georges Braque "Violin Melodie" Cubism H. Deschamps Lithographic Reproduction
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine framed reproduction of an important early Georges Braque (1882-1963) by Henri Deschamps. Lithograph image size: 21 5/16" x 14 3/4". Signed in th...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Prints

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Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Coloured Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercoloured by hand representing an antique capital. The capital'...
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Prints

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Axel Salto Lithographic Woodcut of Deer, Signed in Pencil
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large Axel Salto woodcut/lithograph. Typical Salto depiction of wild deer in a grey/black composition. This is number 63 of af limited run of 100 pieces made during the late 1930s or...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778 This detailed antique map titled "Amérique ou Indes Occidentales" was published in 1778 by the renowned Frenc...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Prints

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Anatomy Print: Skeleton, Skull, Organs & Nerves Study – Antique 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
Anatomy Print: Skeleton, Skull, Organs & Nerves Study – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print presents a comprehensive anatomical study from the 19th century, depicting the human...
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1860s German Antique Prints

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Original "signed" Erte Print Limited Edition
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
an original signed Erte Art Deco Print, Limited Edition 93/300 Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990), known by the pseudonym Erté (from the...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Nightingale by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Motacilla, Luscinia'. The common nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), also known as rufous nightingale, is a small passerine bird best kno...
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Late 18th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Map of the World in Hemispheres by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Bolle waar van 't Middelpunt is Amsterdam (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map on polar projections. In North America, there is a large Island of California. Australia and New Zealand are shown with incomplete coastlines. The map contains six smaller astronomical...
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Late 18th Century Antique Prints

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Original Vintage Print by Mabel Lucie Attwell. C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely image by Mabel Lucie Attwell Lithograph. Originally a plate from "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie Published C.1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Prints

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S. Bradshaw 1810-1880 English Engravings Set of Four Framed of Chinese Subjects
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely set of four framed prints are by famed English engraver, illustrator and painter Samuel Bradshaw 1810-1880. His worked can be vi...
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1840s English Chinese Export Antique Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Grotesque Masks. Rome, 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of classical Roman masks Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  
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1770s Italian Classical Roman Antique Prints

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Antique Map of Asia, Vignette of Benares 'Varanasi' Showing Ganges River, 1892
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asie'. Color map of Asia. With decorative vignette of Benares (Varanasi) showing Ganges River. This map originates from 'Nouvel Atlas Illustre Geographie Universe...
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19th Century 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.

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