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1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Divine Majesty in Hindu Iconography
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Divine Majesty in Hindu Iconography Description: This striking antique print, titled "Vichenou, Faisant ablation," showcases the Hindu deity Vishnu i...
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Early 1800s Antique Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Aracan Hill Partridge by Hume & Marshall, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Arboricola Intermedia'. Bird print of the Aracan Hill Partridge. This print originates from 'The Game Birds of India, Burmah and Ceylon' published 1879-1881. ...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Rare Henri Matisse Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Flying Squirrel & Blue-Tail Lizard – Catesby Natural History c.1771
Located in Langweer, NL
Flying Squirrel & Blue-Tail Lizard – Catesby’s Natural History Prints c.1777 This set of two antique prints features the work of renowned English natu...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Prints

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Dean Meeker Signed Limited Ed. Midcentury Silkscreen Serigraph Print Portofino
By Dean Meeker
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully composed, abstract designed limited edition silkscreen serigraph print by American artist Dean Meeker. This work is titled "Portofino" and is one of his more elusive/rare and hard-to-find images. The print is hand-pencil signed, titled, and numbered (Edition of 50) by the artist. Dean Jackson Meeker (born in Madison, Wisconsin, 1920-2002) was an internationally recognized sculptor, painter, and printmaker. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Wisconsin. In 1958, Meeker was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 1959 and 1960 to study printmaking in Europe. In Paris, he worked at Hayter's printmaking workshop, Atelier 17, and with printmaker Kaiko Moti while also studying in museums in Spain and Italy. Meeker's works are in collections worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Milwaukee Art...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Antique Bird Print of a Male Strix Owl by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Strix Ulula, mas'. Strix is a genus of owls in the typical owl family (Strigidae), one of the two generally accepted living families of owls, with the other bei...
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18th Century Antique Prints

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Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique print titled 'Photographische Apparate II'. It shows various photo equipment and cameras. This print originates from Volume 5 of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, published between 1893 and 1897. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions, and by several titles, from 1839 to 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Joseph Meyer (1796–1856), who had founded the publishing house Bibliographisches Institut in 1826, intended to issue a universal encyclopaedia meant for a broad public: people having a general knowledge as well as businessmen, technicians and scholars, considering contemporary works like those of Pierer and Brockhaus to be superficial or obsolete. The cameras in more detail described: The print titled "Photographische Apparate II" features a detailed collection of photographic equipment from the late 19th century. This would have been state-of-the-art technology at the time, showcasing the various types of cameras and accessories used in the field of photography. The print originates from Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, which was a major German encyclopedia that was known for its comprehensive and well-illustrated articles. The fact that this print comes from Volume 5 of the encyclopedia, published between 1893 and 1897, places it at the end of the 19th century, a period of rapid advancement in photographic technology. The apparatuses shown include: 1. **Darkroom lamps and safelights** used to provide illumination in darkrooms without affecting light-sensitive materials. 2. **Various camera designs**, including folding cameras, box cameras, and plate cameras, reflecting the technological diversity of the time. 3. **A camera with a plate magazine** allowing for multiple exposures before needing to reload. 4. **A stereo camera...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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1880s Noah’s Ark Print In Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s Noah’s Ark print in gilt wood frame. Great images, great color.
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1880s Antique Prints

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Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Totoya Hokkei 19th Century
By Totoya Hokkei
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare, original Utagawa Hiroshige 19th century woodblock print. Beautiful Edo period print from the original publisher. Museum quality framed with con...
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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Prints

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Elegant 1786 Engraved Portrait of King Edward IV - Royal Majesty
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original engraved portrait, depicting King Edward IV of England. This engraving was created for "Harrington’s Edition of Rapin’s History of England." The text below...
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1780s Antique Prints

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Pl. 61 Antique Print of Renaissance Ornaments by Racinet, 'circa 1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Renaissance - Renaissance - Renaissance'. Chromolithograph of Renaissance ornaments and decorative arts. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by A...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Hogarth's 1756 England Satirical Print: A Patriotic Masterpiece, Published 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Hogarth's 1756 England Satirical Print: A Patriotic Masterpiece, Published 1799 This image is a work by William Hogarth titled "England," part of his series "France and England," al...
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1790s Antique Prints

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Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" Lithography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piet Mondrian: "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow" - Signed Lithography Elevate your collection with this stunning lithograph by Piet Mondrian, titled "Composition C n°III in Red, Blue, and Yellow." This 8-color passage lithograph is signed in the plate and marked HC, printed on Arches vellum paper measuring 38.5 x 32 cm. Published by Edition d'Art Henri Piazza, it is based on the eponymous 1935 painting and authenticated by the publisher's dry stamp. The lithograph was printed in an edition of 250 copies, plus a few HC proofs, and includes the publisher's certificate. This artwork is in excellent condition, with minor wear consistent with its age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. It is framed in a high-quality black lacquered wood frame. Dimensions: D 3 cm x W 33 cm x H 40 cm. Ideal for collectors and art enthusiasts, this Piet Mondrian lithograph...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Original Vintage Print by Edmund Dulac, C.1920
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. Repair to...
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1920s British Moorish Vintage Prints

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Marcel Duchamp Lithograph "Broyeuse de Chocolat No. 2", circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Lithograph "Broyeuse de Chocolat No. 2" – New York Graphic Society, 1972 Available for sale: A rare lithograph of Marcel Duchamp's iconic 1914 painting Broyeuse de Ch...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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1806 Engraving: Vaivert, Fierce Form of Shiva in Hindu Mythology
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1806 Engraving: Vaivert, Fierce Form of Shiva in Hindu Mythology Description: This striking antique print, titled "Vaïvert," depicts Vaivert, a fierce form of the Hindu deity...
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Early 1800s Antique Prints

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Original Antique " Arabian Nights " Print After Albert Letchford. 1897
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Sensational image by Albert Letchford From Captain Sir R.F Burton's " Arabian Nights " Photogravure Published by H.S Nichols, London On good quality wove paper Unframed. The si...
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1890s English Islamic Antique Prints

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Antique Print of a Chinese Man 'Mandarin' by Wahlen, '1843'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Mandarin Chinois'. Original antique print of a Chinese man (Mandarin). This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du mon...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Pisa in Italy, 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pisa'. View of Pisa, Rome, Italy. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industri...
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Large Original Antique Print By Gustave Doré, " Satan And Beelzebub "
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping
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1880s English Romantic Antique Prints

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Lithograph by Pierre Olofsson - Modern Composition - Sweden 1995
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lithograph by Pierre Olofsson, dated 1995. This particular lithograph is part of Olofsson's own edition EA (épreuve d'artiste), which constitutes approximately 10% of the original ...
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1990s Swedish Modern Prints

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Antique Map of the Philippines by Anson '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte du Canal des Iles Philippines - Kaart van het Kanaal in de Filippynsche Eilanden'. Large detailed chart of the islands of the Philippines. One of the most detailed charts of the Philippines of the era. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Prints

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Selection of Large Joan Miro Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Joan Miro large color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. We purchased a group of these color lithographs from the estate of a couple that l...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Hand-Colored Antique Fashion Print, Published in October, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Le Progrès'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of October, 1874. Artists and Engravers: Published for 'La Ga...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Janaina Tschäpe Ballgame I Limited Edition Print
Located in New York, NY
Photograph Measures: Digital print 13.00 x 19.00 in 33.0 x 48.3 cm Edition of 30 In 2012, Janaina Tschäpe filmed two large balloons as they buoy...
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2010s American Prints

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Original Antique Fashion Print, Published in October, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Le Progrès'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of October, 1882. Artists and Engravers: Published for 'La Ga...
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Original Antique Fashion Print, Published in October, 1886
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Le Progrès'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of October, 1886. Artists and Engravers: Published for 'La Ga...
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Original Vintage Print of An English Country Garden After Helen Allingham
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image by Helen Allingham Tipped in plate. On card Lithograph. Published C.1920 The measurement given is the card size not the actual printed image.
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1910s British Vintage Prints

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Henri Matisse Large 1960 Lithograph Print " La Blouse Roumaine " 1940
Located in Rochester, NY
Henri Matisse vintage 1960 custom framed large offset lithograph print on quality paper " La Blouse Roumaine " originally created in 1940 by Matisse. Printed in 1960 and published by...
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Mid-20th Century Prints

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Richard Kozlow Eliat Signed Modernist Abstract Serigraph 53/100 Unframed 1980s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An abstract modernist serigraph on paper titled "Eliat" by Richard Kozlow. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right. Titled and annotated 53/100 on the lower left. Published circa 19...
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1980s American Vintage Prints

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Selection of Ellsworth Kelly Prints
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Ellsworth Kelly color lithographs, French, circa 1960s. They are from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght, circa 19...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Here are descriptions of the eight botanical illustrations, including the Latin and English names of the plants, why they are significant, and details about the creators and the tech...
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1850s Antique Prints

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Louis Vuitton Art Print in Vintage Italian Rustic Wood Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Framed French Louis Vuitton Art Print in an Italian 19th Century Frame Louis Vuitton Print from Paris, France, framed in a one of a kind circ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Napoleon Wars of the Battle of 4 November 1812, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der 4 November'. Original antique print of the battle of 4 November 1812, part of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. This print originates from 'Der Feldzug von 18...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Diversity in Carapace: A Study of Turtle Patterns and Colors, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This print depicts three turtles, each with distinct patterns and colors on their shells and skin: 1. **Top Turtle**: This turtle has a relatively dark shell with light markings that emphasize the ridges of the scutes (the individual plates that make up the turtle's carapace or shell). The plastron (the belly part of the shell) appears to be lightly colored with dark seams. The skin of the turtle is striped with light and dark bands, suggesting a pattern that may help with camouflage or identification among species. 2. **Bottom Left Turtle (labeled 'a')**: This specimen has a shell with a more vibrant green color and bold, light-colored markings. The plastron is red with a symmetrical pattern, which is quite distinctive. This coloration may be characteristic of a particular species or could be an artistic interpretation to highlight anatomical details. 3. **Bottom Right Turtle (labeled 'b')**: The shell of this turtle is green with a lighter central area and dark borders on the scutes, while the plastron is a contrasting red with a white pattern. The green color extends to the skin, with lighter stripes on the limbs. The print shows illustrations of turtles, and it seems to label them as "Emys picta" and "Emyde peinte," which could refer to painted turtles...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Etching Mark Catesby, Anas Bahamensis 'the Ilathera Duck' Chrysanthemum &C T93
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Etching Mark Catesby, Anas Bahamensis (The Ilathera Duck) Chrysanthemum &c T93. Wonderful print by the “Founder of American Ornithology”, Mark Catesby, from his 18th century monumental Natural History, the first natural history of American flora and fauna. A later small edition etching original hand coloring. Plate imprint on the paper. Later frame, back unopened. This is one of the finest natural science prints...
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18th Century American Other Antique Prints

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Joan Miro Lithograph Titled "Miro Sculptor Japan, " Signed and Numbered
Located in New York, NY
This is a Joan Miro lithograph. Titled: Miro Sculptor Japan. It was a print exclusively for Collector's Guild members. Signed in the stone. Numbered 2/1000 in pencil. Framed measures...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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18h Century, Four Italian Etching Allegory of the Four Seasons
Located in IT
18h Century, Four Italian Etching Allegory of the Four Seasons Allegory of the Four Seasons, engraved by Giovanni Volpato and drawn by Francesco Maggiotto...
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1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Women from the Region of Luc-sur-mer in France, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Femmes de Luc (Calvados)'. Old print depicting women from Luc-sur-Mer, France. This print originates from 'La Normandie Illustrée' b...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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William Tolliver Signed Limited Edition Abstract Serigraph Print Natural Beauty
By William Tolliver
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed, complexly composed abstract serigraph print by prominent African American artist William Tolliver (1951-2000) titled "Natural Beauty". The piece, featuring a...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Prints

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Pl. 12 Antique Print of an Orangery and Garden Plan by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jardins de Bessingen (..)'. Copper engraving showing a garden plan and orangery (or orangerie). This print originates from 'Jardins A...
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18th Century Antique Prints

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Framed Lithograph after Original Matisse Drawing
By Martin Fabiani, (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph / plate from the book Dessins: Themes et Variations. Edited by Martin Fabiani (Paris) in 1943. In good original condition. Framed. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a Frenc...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Black and White Suprematist Lithograph by Vastian – Signed & Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
A bold and striking black-and-white lithograph by contemporary artist Vastian, executed in the Suprematist style. This piece embodies the movement’s radical approach to abstraction, ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Antique Bird Print of a Numidia Hen by Fessard, 1819
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Poule hupée de Numidie'. Copper engraving of a Numidia hen. This print originates from 'Handboek der genees- en verloskunde van het vee (..)' by A. Numan. Publi...
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Early 19th Century Antique Prints

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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 Antique Prints

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6 Antique Virtue & Co Sir Edwin Landseer Stag Dog Hunt Engraving Prints 14"
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 6 late 19th century black and white engravings, plates extracted from the book The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer published by Virtue & Company, London. Includes several hunting ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian 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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1897 Vibrant Botanical Prints – Baby Blue Eyes, Cherry Pie and Blue Eyed Mary
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Nemophila, Cherry Pie, and Venus' Navelwort This set of three original botanical prints from 1897 features nemophila (*Nemophila insignis*), cherry ...
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1890s Antique Prints

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Harry Bertoia Framed Monoprint on Rice Paper, USA, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Bertoia created hundreds if not thousands of one of a kind monoprints in his career, often as working drawings for his sculpture works. He employed a variety of techniques to arrive ...
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1960s North American Vintage Prints

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Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Teresa of Avila. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Teresa of Avila Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Gothic Antique Prints

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Freshwater Bullhead and Short-Spined Sea Scorpion - Striking Fish Litho, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Freshwater Bullhead and Short-Spined Sea Scorpion - Striking Scandinavian Fish Lithograph This remarkable 19th-century lithograph from *Skandinaviens Fiskar* features three impres...
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1890s Antique Prints

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Pair of Original Antique French Triumph Etchings
Located in Chicago, IL
Original antique French etchings in their original gilt frames that would be awesome used in most any room of the home.
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19th Century French Antique Prints

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Set of 6 Large Original Antique Prints of Birds of Prey, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of birds of prey Lithographs after the drawings by Turvey, A. Wilson and Cpt. Brown. Original color. Unframed The measurement given below is for one print.
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1830s Scottish Folk Art Antique Prints

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Opium Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the poetry of Charles Baudelaire, this digital painting is based off a photograph of a famous German dancer from the early 20th century. In the foreground, poppy buds evoke a drug-induced state of altered consciousness, amplified by the dreamlike atmosphere of the background. A robin emerges from the woman's chest, symbolizing her obsession. Signed, numbered Limited Edition. Year of Creation: 2015 Edition Number: 1/300 Artist’s Signature: Printed on the Canvas + original signature on Limited Edition Certificate...
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2010s Italian Modern Prints

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Midcentury Pop Art Marilyn Monroe Cupid's Bow Print by David Bromley, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in the UK, David Bromley immigrated with his family as a child to Australia where he still lives. Self-taught, he began his artistic career as a potter, and then, with a focus on painting, became known for his storybook images of his imagined British childhood. These images are the frequent subjects of his large oils on canvas, small embroideries and gorgeous silk screen prints with children playing, skipping, sleeping or at the seaside in boats, as if from the pages of Dick and Jane books...
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Late 20th Century Australian Post-Modern Prints

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Antique Print of an Orrery and Ancient Church, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print is titled "A Section of Mr. Hawk's Orrery, an Ancient Wooden Church, the Shrine of St. Edmund, and an Apparatus for Drawing the Moon's Path." The illustration pr...
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18th Century English Antique Prints

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Umberto Mastroianni 1960s Original Etching
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful black and white lithograph by the great 20th century Italian artist Umberto Mastroianni. This work best represents the work of one of the greatest artists of the European a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Pablo Picasso Vintage Exhibition Poster, 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed vintage exhibition poster for Pablo Picaso. Manufactured Spain, printed in Barcelona circa 1968. Poster of his exhibition on the Gallery "Sala Gaspar" in Barcelona. O...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Charming Pair of Kittens - Antique Cat Print by Henriette Ronner, 1894
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Charming Pair of Kittens - Antique Cat Print by Henriette Ronner, 1894 Description: Presenting 'Charming Pair of Kittens,' a delightful artwo...
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1890s Antique Prints

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Botanical Prints: Caucasian Scabious, Ageratum Cœruleum & Canadian Goldenrod
Located in Langweer, NL
Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Caucasian Scabious, Ageratum Cœruleum & Canadian Goldenrod This delightful set of antique botanical prints features "Caucasian Scabious" (Scabi...
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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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